Kentaro Iwata says highly unlikely that entire world will eradicate virus in 15 months; UK expert says plan hinges on vaccine, while US academic is more optimistic

Number of deaths in Africa reaches 1,000; believing the worst is behind them, some European countries are looking to open up

US has highest death toll at 24,428; Sweden sees sharp spike in fatalities; Germany is 'cautiously positive'

Measure comes as first hints of slowdown of infection and deaths appear around the world; China reports no fatalities for previous 24 hours, New York says situation stabilizing

Coronavirus forces first ever peacetime postponement of the Games; competition kept in summer despite concerns regarding hot weather

International Olympic Committee says games to still be called 'Tokyo 2020,' will be held by summer next year; it hopes they'll serve as 'beacon of hope during these troubled times'

Japanese finance minister labels Tokyo Games 'cursed Olympics,' but pledges they will go ahead despite criticism

Kenya-born runner finishes first among women as city curtails participation in race due to spreading disease, but insists Olympics will go ahead

Governments take steps to limit contact between citizens as more countries report cases, but study shows outbreak may be less deadly than initially thought

'I'm on your side. I hope that you'll be okay soon. I want to help you,' doctor wrote in Hebrew-language letter to Israeli couple