Italy Passes 10,000 Infections

ROME (AP) – Expanding clusters of the new virus are being eyed warily on multiple continents as the outbreak reshapes everything from the U.S. presidential race to Pope Francis’ travel schedule. Italy’s 62 million people are under strict new rules, with police enforcing measures to keep people in public places a safe distance apart and making sure certain business close by nightfall. The death toll in Italy has risen to 631. In the U.S., more than 1,000 people have been infected and outbreaks on both sides of the country are stirring alarm.