Latest development on coronavirus around the globe
Asia:
The Philippines reported three additional cases with the total now reaching 52. President Rodrigo Duterte and his aide will be tested for coronavirus to "ensure that we are fit and healthy to engage the public and perform our duties."
Japan said there were 643 people infected with the coronavirus as of 18:00 on Thursday, apart from 14 returnees on charter flights and 697 cases from the Diamond Princess cruise ship. 24 people have died from the virus in Japan so far.
Brunei reported 14 new confirmed cases, total in the country now stands at 25.
Vietnam identified five more cases, all related to a previous confirmed case. Total number now stands at 44.
Singapore said there are a total of 187 cases in the country as of Thursday noon. The country also announced it is closing mosques for at least five days to prevent virus spread.
Malaysia's health ministry reported nine new cases on Thursday. Nationwide tally now stands 158 with 32 recoveries.
Europe:
Austria reported its first death, a 69-year-old man who had recently traveled to Italy.
Poland recorded its first death, a 57-year-old female patient. There are 46 other confirmed cases in the country so far.
Germany now has 2,078 coronavirus cases and three deaths.
Belgium said there are currently 399 coronavirus cases in the country.
Spain said cases in the country rose to 2,968, up from 2,140 on Wednesday, while death toll rose to 84 from 47. The entire cabinet of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez conducted tests for the coronavirus after the Minister for Equality Irene Montero tested positive for the virus.
Middle East:
United Arab Emirates reported 11 new cases, all with international travel history. The country now has 85 cases, among which 17 have recovered.
Iran has 10,075 cases with 429 deaths, according to the latest figures on Thursday.
Africa:
Algeria's health ministry said a 67-year-old man died overnight on Wednesday from COVID-19.
South Africa reported four more cases, bringing total in the country to 17.
Oceania:
Australia's latest figure of confirmed cases is 140. It also unveiled an $11.4 billion economic stimulus plan to stave off an economic recession caused by the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.