The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
TOP OF THE HOUR: — Australia to isolate all travelers in hotels for two weeks on arrival. — Authorities in southern Pakistan ban congregational prayers. — South Korea considers enforcing self-quarantines on all passengers arriving from overseas. — U.S., Philippines cancel their largest annual military exercises.
___ CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s government says all travelers will be isolated in hotels for two weeks on arrival in an escalation of precautions against the new coronavirus.