Latest on coronavirus in Asia and Oceania
Updated 13:17, 23-Mar-2020
CGTN

Latest on coronavirus in Asia and Oceania 

South Korea on Monday reported its lowest number of new coronavirus cases since its peak on February 29. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said there were 64 new cases on Monday, taking the national tally to 8,961. The death toll rose by one to 110. 

Japan confirmed a total of 1,814 cases with 49 deaths, according to health authorities. Prime Minister Abe said inbound passengers from the U.S. to Japan should quarantine for 14 days.  

Thailand reported 122 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, raising the total number to 721.  

Vietnam's health ministry reported 19 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 113. 

The Philippines reported 16 new cases, bringing the total number to 396. A total of 33 people have died from the infection.  

Cambodia reported two new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the total to 86, health authorities said. 

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has declared a nationwide state of emergency in the country after the nation confirmed its first coronavirus case.

Australia saw a significant spike in the number of coronavirus cases on Monday morning with the amount of people infected jumping from 1,355 to 1,630, with 48 cases confirmed on the cruise ship Ruby Princess. 

New Zealand raised nationwide alert by one level to alert level three. The nation reported 36 more cases on Monday morning, taking its tally across the 100 mark to 102.