Two people in New Zealand who were suspected of having the virus have been tested – and both tests turned out negative.
The country has one confirmed case: a man who contracted the virus after travelling from Iran.
Around 30 people are currently undergoing testing.
The 83-year-old Roman Catholic leader tested negative for the new coronavirus, Italian media reported on Tuesday.
The pope earlier cancelled a Lent retreat for the first time in his papacy because he is suffering from a cold.
He also cancelled most audiences last week. Italy is Europe’s worst-affected country with more than 2,000 people infected and 52 dead.
Source:Fiilafmonline/BBC
