A meeting of health ministers is taking place in Rome after Italy reported a seventh death from the coronavirus on Monday, in the biggest national outbreak outside of Asia.
European countries say they have no plans to suspend the open border policy within the Schengen travel zone, warning against a "panic" response.
Staff at the European Parliament are being warned to stay at home if they've travelled to any high-risk areas, including Italy and mainland China.
Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels:
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