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2020.03.22 21:18 GMT+8

Latest on COVID-19 around the world

Updated 2020.03.22 21:18 GMT+8
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Latest on COVID-19 around the world

Iran reported 1,028 new cases and 129 deaths, total to 21,638 confirmed cases in the country, including 1,685 deaths.

Spain confirmed 384 new deaths, up 30 percent in 24 hours. The government decided to extend the state of emergency for another 15 days as the total number rose to 28,572.

Switzerland and Liechtenstein's recorded total number rose to 7,014, including 60 deaths.

Eritrea confirmed it's first case on Saturday, the disease has spread to 42 African countries so far.

Israel reported 62 new cases, bringing the total to 945, with one death. About 510,000 people were registered as unemployed in March, a four-fold increase to 16.5%.

Belgium reported 586 new cases and eight new deaths in the past 24 hours. A total of 3,401 cases were confirmed and 75 died in the country.

India confirmed 26 new cases, bringing the total to 341. The central and state governments have decided to suspend public transport in the 75 districts worst affected by the outbreak until March 31.

Singapore reported 23 new cases on Sunday, including 18 imported cases, meaning the total rose to 455. The government announced that all foreigners holding short-term visas are prohibited from entering or passing through Singapore.

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