Latest on the global COVID-19 pandemic
Updated 15:01, 13-Mar-2020
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Latest on the global COVID-19 pandemic

India reported its first death from COVID-19 on Friday: A 76-year-old man with underlying health conditions who had visited Saudi Arabia.

Ghana reported its first two cases. The two patients traveled to Ghana from Norway and Turkey.

Trinidad and Tobago confirmed its first case: A 52-year-old man who traveled from Switzerland. 

Argentina declared a state of emergency and suspended all incoming flights from China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, the United States and countries across Europe.

Panama also declared a state of emergency as nationwide COVID-19 cases increased to 27.

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that starting Monday, the country will advise against organized, non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people. There are 140 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country. 

Japan's total number of cases rose to 690 on Friday, excluding 697 cases from the Diamond Princess cruise ship. 19 patients have died. Japan's Olympics minister insisted they were not considering cancelling or postponing the Games, despite U.S. President Trump's suggestion officials should consider delaying the event for one year.