Latest on coronavirus pandemic in Asia

Indonesia reported 149 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as the national total increased to 1,677. As many as 157 patients have died.

Malaysia has reported 2,908 cases in total, with 142 on Wednesday. 45 people have died, while 645 patients have recovered from the disease.

Thailand's capital Bangkok announced that it is prohibiting all stores and vendors from operating between midnight and 5:00 a.m. starting Thursday. The country has reported 1,771 cases in total as of Wednesday, with 850 in Bangkok.

The Philippines has 2,311 confirmed cases as of 4:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday. The country's death toll is at 96. A total of 50 patients have recovered.

A doctor at India's Delhi State Cancer Institute tested positive for coronavirus. The hospital has since been shut and disinfected. India has reported 1,637 cases, with 38 deaths.

Brunei reported two new cases on Wednesday, bringing the nationwide total to 131. The death toll remains at one. 52 people have recovered.