The Latest: Puerto Rico orders businesses to closeThe Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 156,000 people and killed more than 5,800. It follows confirmation of a fifth confirmed case of the new coronavirus in Puerto Rico. ___Slovakia is approving more restrictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic, shutting down retail businesses across the country. Former health minister and ex-Sandinista guerrilla fighter Mario Sánchez accused the government of “criminal irresponsibility,” La Prensa newspaper reported. South Korea has so far reported 8,162 coronavirus cases and 72 deaths.

Source: Daily Sun March 15, 2020 19:52 UTC