The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR:— Pope Francis begins the first of several Holy Week ceremonies that will be held without the public— American nationals and permanent residents take last chance to leave Nepal— China reports 30 new coronavirus cases, mostly from new arrivals___VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has begun the first of several Holy Week ceremonies that will be held without the public this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Normally, tens of thousands of Romans and pilgrims, clutching olive branches, would have flocked to an outdoor Mass led by the pontiff. Instead, Francis was leading the ceremony inside the shelter of St. Peter’s Basilica, which seemed even more cavernous than usual because it was so empty.

Source: International New York Times April 05, 2020 07:41 UTC