The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
TOP OF THE HOUR: —Japanese task force OKs end to state of emergency in 47 prefectures. —Typhoon Vongfong bears down on Philippines during lockdown for coronavirus. —United Nations chief calls for mental health needs to be addressed amid pandemic. —Australia to continue to push for origin of coronavirus.
___ TOKYO — Experts on the Japanese coronavirus task force approved a government plan Thursday lifting an ongoing state of emergency ahead of schedule in most areas, except for Tokyo and several other high-risk