Here's the latest on COVID-19 in Europe

Italy's total number of confirmed cases has risen to 21,157. As many as 1,441 people have died from the coronavirus.

France reported 839 new cases on Saturday, raising the nationwide total to 4,500. French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced the closure of all non-essential public places including restaurants, coffee shops, cinemas and bars from Sunday.

Spain reported more than 1,000 new cases for the second consecutive day. There are now 6,393 cases in the country, with 195 deaths.

Germany has confirmed a total of 3,795 cases as of Saturday. Berlin and other areas have banned activities with more than 50 participants.

The UK reported 342 new cases as the nationwide total reached 1,140. The death toll is at 21. More than 100,000 people have signed a plea for government to take more active measures to contain the outbreak.

Romania's President Klaus Iohannis announced that his country will enter a state of emergency on March 16. A total of 113 cases have been confirmed in the country.