Latest COVID-19 development around the world

Germany reported 95,391 confirmed cases, increase of 3,677 over the past 24 hours, including 1,434 total deaths. Merkel said current lockdown measures will extend to April 19, called upon people to avoid gatherings and outings during the upcoming Easter holiday.

Russia confirmed biggest daily increase as 954 new cases reported, bringing total to 6,343, including 47 deaths.

Thailand reported 51 new cases, total infections stand at 2,220, with total death toll at 26.

Belgium recorded 1,123 new cases with 185 more deaths in past 24 hours, bringing total to 20,814 with 1,632 deaths.

Romania reported 251 new cases, rising total to 3,864 with 151 deaths. The president said the country is to extend state of emergency by another 30 days.

Japan's total number of confirmed cases exceeded 4,000, death toll rose to 95.

Australia confirmed 5,795 cases in total with 39 deaths, more than 19.3 million COVID tests were conducted nationwide.

Israel reported 181 more cases with two new deaths, total to 8,611, including 51 deaths. Some cities with high infection rates were closed and traffic restrictions were tightened.