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China reports smaller number of new daily coronavirus cases

China reported 45 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for March 28, down from 54 on the previous day, with all but one involving travelers from overseas, the country's health authority said on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QU0sRM

New Zealand records first death tied to coronavirus: health official

New Zealand recorded its first death related to the new coronavirus, and the number of people infected with the virus rose by 63 cases to a total of 514, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2WMaVT4

At home with coronavirus, UK's Johnson writes to the nation

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is self-isolating at 10 Downing Street after testing positive for coronavirus, will write to every UK household to urge people to stay at home. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2UHLwat

Saudi-led coalition intercepts missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis: spokesman

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said early on Sunday that the kingdom's air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles on Saturday night launched by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group toward Riyadh and the city of Jizan, Saudi state news agency (SPA) said citing the coalition's spokesman. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2JqsDmY

How Much Should the Public Know About Who Has the Coronavirus?

By BY THOMAS FULLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WXgZIB

Mike Longo, Jazz Pianist, Composer and Educator, Dies at 83

By BY STEVE SMITH from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3bztjCN

Figuring Out Home Schooling in the Age of Coronavirus

By BY FRANCESCA DONNER AND CORINNE PURTILL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2wyDbhn

Tornado Strikes Jonesboro, Ark., Causing Injuries, Official Says

By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3bzrbuU

North Korea launches apparent ballistic missiles into ocean

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the ocean off its east coast on Sunday, military officials in South Korea and Japan said, the latest in an unprecedented flurry of launches this month. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/39szyqo

Coronavirus-hit ship granted permission to pass through Panama Canal

A cruise ship stuck off Panama's Pacific coast after four passengers died and more than 130 others developed influenza-like symptoms, including at least two with the coronavirus, will be allowed to proceed through the Panama Canal, the government said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2UpdAAi