China has extended protective measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak
Four suspected cases are being investigated in the United Kingdom
Chinese authorities moved to isolate three cities that are home to more than 18 million people in an unprecedented effort to contain the deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds and spread to other parts of the world during the busy Lunar New Year travel period.
Police, Swat teams and paramilitary troops guarded Wuhan's railway station, where metal barriers blocked the entrances at 10am.
Only travellers holding tickets for the last trains out were allowed to enter.
Normally bustling streets, shopping centres, restaurants and other public spaces in the city of 11 million people were eerily quiet.
In addition to shutting down the railway station, authorities closed the airport and halted ferry, underground and bus service.
Published: by Radio NewsHub