Scientists say coronavirus transmission in China must slow

Researchers warn that China needs to cut the rate of transmission of the new coronavirus by 60 if it is to stop the disease spreading.

Also on the programme: Voters are going to the polls in local elections in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, in a ballot that's being seen as a showdown between the government and the far-right party of Matteo Salvini. And: Saturday marked 100 days since the popular anti-government uprising in Lebanon began and protesters were out on the streets again.

(Photo: Security personnel check the temperature of people in Beijing. Credit: Getty Images)