Gatherings banned, travel restricted as coronavirus cases grow worldwide – ZAWYA

Gatherings banned, travel restricted as coronavirus cases grow worldwide – ZAWYA

The United States on Saturday reported its first death from the disease, a Washington state man in his 50s.. The United States may also restrict travel on its southern border with Mexico, officials said.. Ecuador on Saturday reported its first case, in a woman who had traveled from Madrid, while Mexico reported four cases, all in people who had visited Italy.. Brazilian officials confirmed that country's second case, a patient in Sao Paulo who recently visited Italy.. Mainland China reported 573 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Feb. 29, up from 427 on the previous day, the country's health authority said on Sunday morning in China.. The number of deaths stood at 35, down from 47 on the previous day, and bringing the total death toll in mainland China to 2,870..