HONOLULU — Starting Nov. 6, Hawaii allow visitors from Japan to bypass the state’s 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for the coronavirus within 72 hours of departing for the islands. But Japanese travelers will still have to spend two weeks in quarantine upon returning home, which will likely limit the number of people… Read More: The Latest: Hawaii to allow in Japanese with negative tests »
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa is reporting nearly 4,000 new COVID-19 cases as the country continues to loosen lockdown measures under economic pressure. Casinos, beauty salons and sit-down restaurant service are among the latest permitted activities as President Cyril Ramaphosa this week warned citizens that the fight against the coronavirus is a personal responsibility. South Africa… Read More: The Latest: South Africa reports nearly 4,000 new cases »
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis has stalled plans to move ahead with plans to reopen more businesses after an unexpected rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Shelby County’s health department reported an increase of 256 cases on Monday, the largest daily jump in reported COVID-19 cases since mid-March. A total of 200 virus patients are being… Read More: The Latest: Memphis delays reopening as more cases recorded »
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: — Russia flies 11 planeloads of equipment and medical experts to Serbia — First case… Read More: The Latest: Russia flies equipment and experts to Serbia »