Latest on global coronavirus pandemic

Japan recorded its highest number of daily new confirmed cases on Wednesday. As of 22:30 local time, 265 more people have tested positive, raising the national total to 2,494, with 67 deaths.

Singapore has 1,000 total cases, with 74 reported on Wednesday. The oldest patient is 102 years old.

Russia has reported 2,777 cases as of Wednesday. The death toll hit 24. Russian president Vladimir Putin has decided to work remotely after meeting with doctor Denis Protsenko at Kommunarka Hospital in Moscow, who was later diagnosed with the coronavirus. 

Vietnam has registered 218 cases, with no death.

Switzerland on Wednesday reported 963 new cases, making it 17,139 in total.

The Netherlands saw a rise of 1,019 new cases, adding to a total of 13,614. The death toll increased by 134 to 1,173.

Ethiopia has decided to postpone its general election originally scheduled on August 29 due to the coronavirus pandemic. A new date is yet to set.