Latest developments on coronavirus in the world

Thailand has 50 new coronavirus infections, taking its tally to 322.

India said 195 cases had been identified as of Friday morning at 11:00 local time, of which 163  were Indian nationals. The death toll in the country is five for now while 15 have recovered.

Siri Lanka has recorded 50 cases as of Thursday night and a temporary stay-at-home order will be put in place from Friday at 18:00 to Monday (March 23) morning at 6:00.

Kyrgyzstan reported three new cases – patients who returned from Saudi Arabia on the same flight. The country's total is now six.

Kazakhstan reported five more cases as of Friday morning at 10:00, taking the total number in the country to 49. Five of the new cases had recent international travel history linked to France, Germany and Belarus.

Saudi Arabia announced all civil flights and public transport – buses, metro, trains, as well as taxis – will be halted for two weeks starting Saturday morning at 6:00, while freight transport won't be affected.

Afghanistan said on Friday that its nationwide tally rose to 24 by two.

U.S. state of California has asked around 40 million residents to stay home. It's the first statewide order in the country. California is the most populous state in the country.

Argentina has ordered people to stay in their homes with limited exceptions. Police will be patrolling the streets and people without a valid reason to go out will be penalized. The country's borders will also be closed till the end of March.

Australia has registered a total of 839 confirmed cases so far with seven fatal. Hardest hit New South Wales has reported 382 cases. Australia is to ban all non-resident entry from Friday night at 9.

Also, test results for three passengers at Princess Cruises-operated Ruby Princess ship, which finished its tour Thursday on Sydney, came out positive.

Australian authorities have urged ship crew members and passengers to self-isolate. There're 1,100 crew and 2,700 passengers on board.

Tonga and Samoa have both declared a state of emergency, though both have no confirmed cases so far.

All foreign nationals are banned from entering Tonga in a restriction effective until 17 April.

Samoa will shut down its borders for all arrivals except returning citizens starting Friday midnight. The country's public transport will also be temporarily halted with nightclubs, restaurants and cinemas also closed.