The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 182,000 people and killed more than 7,100. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems.
More than 79,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China. ___ France's government is pledging 45 billion euros ($50 billion) in aid for small businesses hurt by the spreading coronavirus.
That's in addition to tens of billions already promised for French workers forced to stop working because of store and restaurant closures and strict new confinement measures.