Here's the latest Foreign Office guidelines for coronavirus-hit Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Japan and beyond

Covid-19 - the coronavirus that originated in China - is spreading across the globe; now over 70 countries and territories are affected by the outbreak.

The virus has claimed the lives of more than 3,800 people, and infected over 100,000 worldwide, news that will cause concern for Brits looking to travel to any of the affected areas.

Here's the official Foreign & Commonwealth Office travel advice for every affected country and territory:

China

"The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to Hubei Province due to the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak.

"The FCO advise against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China (not including Hong Kong and Macao).

The Chinese government continues to impose further restrictions on movement within China in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

"These restrictions include the closure of some provincial highways and inter-city high speed rail, tight control on entry and exit to villages and townships across the country, and restrictions on movement within some cities and municipalities including Chongqing.

"Some airlines, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, have announced a suspension of flights to and from mainland China.

"Other commercial airlines are still operating, but it may become harder to access departure options over the coming weeks.

"Since 31 January, some staff and dependants from the British Embassy and Consulates are being withdrawn from China. Essential staff needed to continue critical work - including consular assistance - will remain.

"But the ability of the British Embassy and Consulates to provide assistance to British nationals from within China is limited, and would be even more limited in the event that the situation deteriorates further.

"British nationals in China who need consular support should call +86 (0)10 8529 6600 or the FCO in London on +44 (0) 207 008 1500."

Hong Kong

"On 28 January the Hong Kong SAR Government announced a series of measures designed to prevent the spread of the virus.

"These measures, with effect from midnight (local time) on 30 January, include the suspension or scaling back of flights, trains, ferries and buses between Hong Kong and mainland China.

"The Hong Kong SAR Government has implemented a 14-day mandatory home quarantine period for new arrivals (of any nationality) who have been to mainland China in the previous 14 days.

"Depending on the circumstances, quarantine could take place in government facilities or at home. The Hong Kong Government website provides further information."

"Anyone found to breach their quarantine conditions, or to have lied about their travel history could face punitive measures.

"The maximum penalty upon conviction is imprisonment for six months and a fine of $25000 Hong Kong Dollars."

Singapore

"On 31 January, the Singapore Government announced that an extension of measures designed to prevent the spread of the virus will be introduced on 1 February. Check your travel plans with your travel provider before departure.

"All new visitors with recent travel history to mainland China within the previous 14 days will not be granted permission to enter or transit Singapore. Check the Singapore Ministry of Health website for full details."

Thailand

"The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to areas within the provinces on the Thailand-Malaysia border, including:

PattaniYalaNarathiwatSouthern Songkhla province. This does not include areas north of and including the A43 road between Hat Yai and Sakom, and areas north-west of and including the train line which runs between Hat Yai and Pedang Besar.

"Consular support is not available in the parts of Thailand where the FCO advise against all but essential travel."

Japan

"The Japanese authorities have introduced a number of measures, including immigration restrictions and enhanced quarantine procedures at entry points to Japan.

"The authorities may carry out extended health checks on arrival including compulsory hospitalisation. You should comply with any additional screening measures by the authorities if asked to go through extra checks.

"As a preventative measure against the spread of coronavirus, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan announced that from 1 February 2020, unless there are exceptional circumstances the following people are not permitted to enter Japan: