A warm welcome if you're just joining us - particularly if you're reading this in isolation.
Here's the latest on what's happening in Europe this morning:
An EU travel ban for non-EU citizens has come into force, and the first travellers - who landed in Frankfurt from Turkey this morning - have been turned away at the border.
In Poland, there's reportedly a 40km traffic queue at the border as people rush to get back home.
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, has admitted that political leaders initially "underestimated" the virus. In an interview with German newspaper Bild, she also said: "We understand that measures that seemed drastic two or three weeks ago, need to be taken now."
People in Belgium have been told to stay at home from midday (11:00 GMT) - but are allowed to go to banks, grocery stores, and for runs and bike rides.
Russian schools are going to have a three-week holiday from Monday, and Swedish high schools have closed.
German car companies Volkswagen, Opel and Daimler have shut down their plants in response to the virus.
Italy and France are cracking down on people who violate the lockdowns in their respective countries. France is bringing in fines of up to €375 after thousands were found to have gone out without their required permits.
Most public transport in Ukraine is shutting down, and only buses and trams are allowed in cities.
King Felipe VI of Spain is going to address the nation tonight at 21:00 (20:00 GMT).
A tourist in a protective mask walks past the Eiffel Tower on 18 March