Latest on COVID-19 from around the world

The U.S. has so far confirmed 161 cases of novel coronavirus. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 49 of these cases are citizens who returned from other countries.

South Korea has confirmed 322 more COVID-19 cases, with the country's total now hitting 6,088.

South Africa has reported its first case: a traveler returning from Italy.

Iran has so far reported 3,513 cases of COVID-19 and 107 deaths. It has temporarily shut down schools, universities and other educational institutes, and cancelled all public events.

Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has sent a letter to Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in, expressing hope that the country will overcome the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Switzerland has reported its first COVID-19 fatality, with total number of cases nearing 100.

France has confirmed two more deaths and 92 more cases, bringing the total to 377.

Germany has recorded 489 cases.