Latest COVID-19 development in Asia  

Japan reported a total of 4,013 cases of COVID-19 in the country as of Saturday afternoon,  including 712 cases from the Diamond Princess. Tokyo on the same day reported 118 new coronavirus cases, which is the first time the daily increase has topped 100 in the city, according to an NHK report. 

Philippines reported 76 more cases on Saturday, taking the country's total to 3,094 cases. 

Laos reported 0 new case for three constructive days, so far the country confirmed 10 total cases of COVID-19.  

Thailand recorded a total of 2,067 cases with 20 deaths of COVID-19 as of Saturday. Thailand has suspended all incoming passenger flights for three days to fight coronavirus.  

Malaysia reported 150 new cases, with total confirmed cases now at 3,483 and the death toll stands at 57. 

Nepal confirmed three new cases in a single day, total infections reached nine as of Saturday. The Nepali government has enforced a nationwide lockdown which will last until April 7. 

Sri Lanka reported a total of 159 cases of COVID-19 and five deaths on Saturday.