Latest coronavirus development around the world
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Latest coronavirus development around the world

Asia: Malaysia confirmed 18 more novel coronavirus cases, bringing total to 117 in the country.

Japan reported 514 confirmed cases in the country, including nine deaths.

The Philippines has declared a public health emergency with 10 new cases for a total of 20 on Monday.

Brunei confirmed its first case on Monday.

Europe: Germany confirmed 265 new cases on Monday, pushing the total number of cases to 1,112.

Spain confirmed 907 cases in total on Monday, including 25 deaths. 

Switzerland reported a total of 312 confirmed cases, including two deaths.

Sweden reported 45 more cases for a total of 248.

Belgium confirmed 39 more cases, bringing its total number of cases to 239.

Middle East: Iran reported 595 more cases on Monday, bringing the total number to 7,161 in the country.

Qatar announced that all schools will close from March 10 as a total of 15 people had been confirmed so far.

The United Arab Emirates confirmed 14 more cases, rising to 59 overall.