MOSCOW – The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 307,200 people and killed more than 13,000.
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 92,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Uzbekistan closing borders for its citizens, will require residents to wear masks. —Sri Lanka bans all passenger ships and flights. —Doctor in Pakistan screening returnees from Iran hospitalized. —Japan urges no nonessential travel to the United States.
___ Uzbekistan is closing its borders for its citizens and will require residents to wear masks if they leave their residences.