Latest on COVID-19 from around Asia

Japan: A total of 1,067 COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Japan as of Friday. 

The Japanese government said Friday this summer's Tokyo Olympics will take place according to plan and preparations are underway. 

South Korea: The health authorities confirmed a total of 6,593 cases of COVID-19 in the country.

The central bank of South Korea said on Friday that it will quarantine banknotes for up to two weeks as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

India: As of Friday afternoon, India confirmed a total of 31 cases of COVID-19 in the country. 

ANI News Agency reported that the country's military hospitals will establish isolation wards to prevent transmission of novel coronavirus.

Bollywood on Friday called off the International Indian Film Academy awards due to the novel coronavirus. 

Thailand: A new COVID-19 case was confirmed in Thailand on Friday, which takes the total tally to 48 in the country, 31 people have so far recovered and have been discharged from hospitals. 

Bhutan: Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering reported on Friday the first case of COVID-19 in the country.

Malaysia: The health authorities of Malaysia reported 28 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 83.