Latest on COVID-19 around the world

United States: The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States topped 4,400 as of Monday night, with 78 deaths, according to the statistics from Johns Hopkins University. Washington, California and New York are the hard-hit states. White House on Monday suggested people avoid group gatherings over 10. 

Canada: At least 436 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and four deaths were reported in the country as of Monday afternoon. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will be closing the country's borders to anyone that's not a citizen, American or permanent resident.

France: France has 6,633 confirmed cases while 148 people have died from COVID-19, the Health Ministry announced on Monday. The French president announced measures to "severely restrict movements for the next 15 days at least," starting at midday Tuesday.

Australia: A total of 449 cases were confirmed in Australia on Tuesday, according to local health authorities. Australian airline Qantas said it will reduce international flights by about 90 percent.

Thailand: As many as 30 more cases of COVID-19 were reported on Tuesday, bringing the country's total number of confirmed cases to 177. 

India: India confirmed 125 cases of the disease as of Tuesday morning: 103 Indian citizens and 22 foreign nationals. 

Costa Rica: A total of 41 cases have been confirmed in the country. In order to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, Costa Rica has declared a state of emergency on Monday and suspended all schools until April 4. 

Brazil: As many as 34 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Brazil on Monday, bringing the country's total number of confirmed cases to 234. Rio Governor Wilson Witzel on Monday said he would announce a state of emergency due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. 

Dominica: Dominica reported its first death and first locally transmitted case of COVID-19. The total number of confirmed cases in the country stands at 21. Dominica has suspended flights to and from Europe, South Korea, Iran and other countries for 30 days from March 16. 

Venezuela: As many as 16 new infections of novel coronavirus were reported on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 33. President Nicolas Maduro said a nationwide quarantine will be implemented from March 17.