Latest on COVID-19 development around the world

South Korea reported 13 new cases, bringing the total number to 10,793 confirmed cases with 250 deaths.

Argentina's total number of confirmed cases climbed to 4,681, and the capital Buenos Aires has required all residents to wear face masks when they going out from May 4.

Brazil reported 4,970 new cases, raising the total number to 96,559 and death toll to 6,750. Hospitals in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have opened temporary hospitals to accept patients.

Mexico confirmed 1,349 new cases with 89 new deaths, bringing the total cases to 22,088 and death toll to 2,061.

Chile reported 1,427 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 18,435, including 247 deaths. The country's 21 national parks will gradually reopen on May 4.

In Ecuador, the number of deaths from the novel coronavirus rose to 1,371, with the number of confirmed cases rising to 27,464.

Poland recorded 270 new cases and 13 new deaths, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 13,375 with 664 deaths.