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:—South Korea health minister urges vigilance to keep gains against virus— 13 hospitalized, 1 dead from cruise ship with coronavirus victims in Miami— Washington will return over 400 ventilators to be given to harder-hit states— UN Secretary-General says domestic violence reports on rise during pandemic— China reports 38 new coronavirus cases, all but one imported___SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s vice health minister has urged vigilance to maintain hard-won gains against the new coronavirus. Kim Gang-lip expressed concerns over loosened attitudes toward social distancing that he says puts the country at potential risk of an infection “explosion” similar to Europe and the United States.

Source: International New York Times April 06, 2020 06:56 UTC