TOKYO – The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 339,000 people and killed more than 14,700.
The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems.
More than 98,700 people have recovered so far, mostly in China. TOP OF THE HOUR: — Japan to require two-week quarantine for all arriving from the U.S. — Philippine Congress deliberating government to declare national emergency. — Southern Pakistan begins two-week lockdown.
___ Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Monday that Japan will require a 14-day quarantine to all visitors from the United States, including the Japanese and Americans, effective