Latest COVID-19 developments around the world 

Italy reported 5,210 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing total number of cases to 74,386, including 7,503 deaths.

UK's total number of cases rose to 9,529 on Wednesday, with 463 deaths. Parliament will temporarily close for one month until April 21.

South Korea reported 104 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Thursday local time, raising the total number of cases to 9,241. The death toll rose to 131.

Uruguay reported 28 more cases, bringing the total number of cases to 217. The government announced that only its own citizens and persons with the right of abode in Uruguay would be allowed to enter, adding that citizens and foreigner residents are prohibited from traveling abroad for tourist purposes until April 13.

Mexico confirmed 70 new cases with one new death, bringing the total number of cases to 475 infections and 6 deaths.

Argentina's total number of cases rose to 502 with 117 new cases reported. The capital Buenos Aires has closed a number of processing lanes.

New Zealand recorded 78 new confirmed and suspected cases on Thursday, the first day of the national lockdown, bringing the total number of confirmed and suspected cases to 283.

Israel reported 199 new cases, bringing the total number of cases to 2,369. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country could be shut down if the outbreak is not controlled.