Latest development on coronavirus in the world

Asia

Sri Lanka announced a two-week suspension of all flights arriving into the country, effective on Wednesday midnight.

Vietnam said there're currently 67 cases in the country.

Thailand reported a spike in cases, with its total rising by 35 to 212.

Kyrgyzstan confirmed its first coronavirus cases with three citizens testing positive after arriving from Saudi Arabia, becoming the latest country to hit by COVID-19.

Kazakhstan, Georgia have both registered a total of 35 confirmed cases so far.

India said one of its serviceman stationed in northern border has tested positive for the virus. It's the first infection in Indian military. Latest number of infections in India is 147.

Europe

Russia said 21 additional cases were identified, bring the total to 114 as of Tuesday night.

Moldova announced a 60-day state of emergency due to end on May 15 with all its borders closed, flights halted, and school classes, shopping, as well as all community activities called off.

Americas

In the U.S., the White House has submitted an emergency funding request to the Congress for an additional 45.8 billion U.S. dollars in light of the outbreak in 50 states.

Barbados recorded first two cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, both had U.S. travel history.

Colombia declared state of emergency from March 20 to May 31 and requested forced home isolation of elderly above 70.

Chile reported 45 new cases on Tuesday, total now at 201.

Mexica said there're 93 coronavirus cases as of Tuesday night at 7.

In Uruguay, confirmed cases rose by 21 to 50.

Brazil has identified 291 cases as of Tuesday afternoon at 4.

Oceania

Australia said a sixth person, a 86-year-old man, died of the coronavirus. The country now has at least 513 confirmed cases.

Africa

South Africa reported 23 new cases, total stands at 85 as of Tuesday midnight.