US military preparing for a "second wave" of cases: Pentagon officials said that efforts to develop vaccines and an effective treatment plan might not be quick enough to wipe out the coronavirus before an expected "second wave" of cases next winter.
Bodies are "piling up" in Iran: After a large number of deaths in the Middle Eastern country believed to be connected to the virus, delays in testing have caused bodies to pile up in morgues. People are also having to abandon traditional Islamic burial rites over fears it could spread the virus.
India is canceling some Holi gatherings over the virus: The country's presidential palace has called off a traditional celebration of the Hindu festival, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is following advice to avoid public gatherings. At least 31 cases have been confirmed in the country.
The South Korean religious group linked to that country's outbreak had a donation rejected: Daegu, a city in the south of the East Asian country, refused a $10.1 million donation from the Shincheonji religious group, saying it should instead focus on being more transparent with the authorities and urging followers to get tested. The group has been linked to a major outbreak in the country which began in Daegu.
US health officials are investigating the death of a former cruise passenger: The man in his 70s died Thursday. He had previously been aboard a cruise ship with two passengers suspected of having the coronavirus. The news comes as testing began aboard the Grand Princess cruise liner off the coast of California. In neighboring Washington state, 13 people have died due to the virus.
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