Latest COVID-19 development in Asian and Latin American countries 

Asia:

South Korea reported 10 more cases of COVID-19, raising the total number of infections to 10,728. Its daily caseload has hovered around 10 for the eighth consecutive day. Two more deaths were confirmed, raising the death toll to 242.

Myanmar reported two new cases on Sunday morning, taking its total to 146. So far, 10 patients have recovered and five have died.

India recorded its highest daily rise of 1,990 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 26,496. So far, 824 patients have died and 580 have recovered. India's health ministry cited its growing testing and treatment capacity for the spike in infections.

Sri Lanka said 460 cases have been detected as of Sunday morning, including seven deaths and 118 recoveries. The military has confirmed there are at least 20 infections involving military personnel.

Thailand on Sunday reported 15 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths, bringing the total number of cases since its outbreak in January to 2,922 cases and 51 deaths.

Latin America

Argentina said on Saturday that 173 new cases and six new deaths were detected, bringing the country's total to 3,780 infections and 185 deaths. The nationwide quarantine period will be extended to May 10 from Saturday.

Panama on Saturday reported 200 more confirmed cases, bringing the total number of cases to 5,538, while the death toll increased by five to 159. 

Mexico on Saturday reported 970 new cases of coronavirus infection and 84 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 13,842 cases and 1,305 deaths.