Latest coronavirus development in the Europe and Middle East

Switzerland's death toll rose to 540 from 484, total infections jumped to 20,278 from 19,303 on Friday.

Netherlands reported 164 new deaths, taking the country's total fatalities to 1,651. Its total number of infections has increased to 16,627 over the past 24 hours.

Malta declared a public health emergency in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected 213 people but so far without any deaths.

Ukraine said its death toll has risen to 28 and total confirmed cases have reached 1,096. Its health officials has predicted peak on April 14.

Portugal passed the 10,000 mark of coronavirus cases on Saturday, reaching 10,524. Now total death toll stands at 266

Kuwait on Saturday recorded its first death from COVID-19. Total number of people diagnosed with the disease increased by 62 in the past 24 hours to 479 cases.

Lebanon reported 12 new cases, taking nationwide tally to 520. So far, 17 patients have died.

Israel reported 3 new death cases from the novel coronavirus, bringing the death toll to 43. Total number of confirmed cases in Israel has reached 7,589.

United Arab Emirates reported 241 infections and one death over the past 24 hours, taking the total confirmed cases to 1,505 and the death toll to 10.

And Saudi Arabia has locked down seven parts of the Red Sea city of Jeddah. Residents are only allowed to go out under extreme circumstances.