Coronavirus: Black Widow, Mulan and full list of movies that have been postponed due to outbreak

It has caused English football to be postponed as the outbreak spreads, as well as other major events around the world.

The film industry is also being affected with a number of high profile tent-pole movies due to be released in the coming weeks have been postponed.

Here is the full list of films that have been delayed due to coronavirus so far:

- No Time to Die (Bond franchise) – delayed until November

- F9 (Fast & Furious franchise) – delayed until April 2021

- Black Widow (Marvel) - delayed

- Peter Rabbit 2 – delayed until August

- Mulan (Disney live action reboot) – delayed indefinitely

- A Quiet Place Part II – delayed indefinitely

- The New Mutants (X-Men franchise) – delayed indefinitely

- Antlers (Disney) – delayed indefinitely

- The Lovebirds – delayed indefinitely

- Saw reboot – delayed

- Antebellum (Lionsgate) – delayed

- Run (Lionsgate) – delayed

- The Secret Garden – postponed to August

Production has been stopped on the following films:

- Filming has been suspended on The Batman movie, starring Robert Pattinson in the title role, with Warner Bros announcing a two-week hiatus. The studio will ‘continue to monitor the situation closely,’ it said.

- Universal Pictures said it had stopped production on several titles, including Jurassic World: Dominion and Ice Cube boxing drama Flint Strong.

- Sony halted production on video game adaptation Uncharted for six weeks. The film, starring Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg and Antonio Banderas, had been in pre-production in Berlin.

- The untitled Elvis Presley biopic has been placed on hold after Tom Hanks, who will play the singer's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, tested positive for Covid-19.

- Filming on Mission: Impossible 7 had been set to begin in Venice but has been put on hold after Italy became one of the countries hardest hit by the virus.

- Camila Cabello will play the lead role in a Cinderella musical but Sony said production at the UK's Pinewood Studios had been suspended for two weeks.

- Production on Disney movies The Little Mermaid, Home Alone, The Last Duel, Nightmare Alley and Peter Pan & Wendy have all been paused.

- Warner Bros has suspended production on Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts 3, with no date so far set for a return.

- Production on Matrix 4 was under way in Berlin, but that is another high-profile casualty of the virus.

Coronavirus: the facts

What is coronavirus?

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can affect lungs and airways. It is caused by a virus called coronavirus.

What caused coronavirus?

The outbreak started in Wuhan in China in December 2019 and it is thought that the virus, like others of its kind, has come from animals.

How is it spread?

As this is such a new illness, experts still aren’t sure how it is spread. But.similar viruses are spread in cough droplets. Therefore covering your nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing, and disposing of used tissues straight away is advised. Viruses like coronavirus cannot live outside the body for very long.

How to get tested for coronavirus in the UK

What are the symptoms?

The NHS states that the symptoms are: a dry cough, high temperature and shortness of breath - but these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness. Look out for flu-like symptoms, such as aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose and a sore throat. It’s important to remember that some people may become infected but won’t develop any symptoms or feel unwell.

What are the coronavirus signs to look out for

What precautions can be taken?

Washing your hands with soap and water thoroughly. The NHS also advises to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze; put used tissues in the bin immediately and try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell. Also avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth unless your hands are clean.

Should I avoid public places?

Most people who feel well can continue to go to work, school and public places and should only stay at home and self isolate if advised by a medical professional or the coronavirus service.

Sources: World Health Organisation and NHS.