Latest on coronavirus around the world

The number of cases worldwide has passed 100,000, as the World Health Organization called on countries to make "containment their highest priority."

Asia:

South Korea, the most affected country outside China, confirmed a total of 6,767 cases of coronavirus and 44 deaths.

Japan confirmed 1,045 cases of coronavirus, including 696 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship. A total of 12 people died from the infection.

Vietnam reported its 17th novel coronavirus case on Friday night, which is the first Vietnam has had in 22 days.

Malaysia reported 28 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, bringing the total number to 83.

Europe:

The UK confirmed its second fatality after tests performed on a man who died on Thursday came back positive.

Italy has seen 49 new deaths and 778 infections, bringing the total number of fatalities in the country to 197.

North America:

The U.S. confirmed over 300 cases and the death toll has risen to 17. A total of 21 people are infected on board the Grand Princess cruise ship, currently quarantined off the California coast. Two people have tested positive for the coronavirus after taking part in a conference in Washington, which Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and dozens of lawmakers also attended.

Canada confirmed 54 cases of the coronavirus, according to health authority.

Central America:

The first case in Central America was confirmed. Costa Rica's government on Friday reported its first case of coronavirus in a 49-year-old woman from the United States.

Oceania:

New Zealand has confirmed its fifth case, a 40-year-old woman who contracted the virus from her husband, who was the country's third case.

Middle east:

At least 124 people have died from the coronavirus in Iran, with 17 new fatalities confirmed on Friday.

The United Arab Emirates announces 15 new coronavirus cases. The total number of cases in UAE now stands at 45.

Iraq announced eight new coronavirus infections Friday, bringing the country's total confirmed cases to 46.