Latest on COVID-19 around the world

Iran reported 149 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, bringing the death toll to 1,284 on Thursday. At least 1,046 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Iran and the total confirmed cases reached 18,407. So far, 5,979 patients have recovered from the disease in the country.

Russia reported the first death of COVID-19 in Moscow on Thursday – a 79-year-old woman who had a chronic disease. Russia on the same day announced 14-day quarantine period for people entering the country to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Israel reported 96 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total to 529 in the country.

Germany reported a total of 10,999 confirmed cases in the country as of Thursday morning.

Japan confirmed 15 new cases on Thursday afternoon, bringing the total to 936 in the country, including 32 deaths.