The Latest: Over 4,000 released from Italian hospitals

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.
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— Drug remdesivir being shipped to six states.
— Italy releases near-record number of people from hospitals.
— British government to promote cycling and walking.
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ROME — Italy says a near-record 4,008 people were released from