Latest COVID-19 development in some Asian countries

The Philippines on Friday recorded 11 additional coronavirus deaths and 163 more infections, the lowest daily increase in cases in nearly two weeks. The total infections have increased to 13,597, while deaths have reached 857 in the country.

Thailand on Friday extended the emergency rule against the COVID-19 pandemic for one more month until the end of June. The emergency rule, as well as curfew, was earlier scheduled to last until the end of May.

Malaysia on Friday reported 78 new coronavirus cases, raising the cumulative total to 7,137 cases. The country also reported one new death, bringing the total fatalities up to 115.

Japan reported 23 new cases, adding the country's total number of infections up to 16,541 as of Friday afternoon at 6. So far, the fatalities in Japan stands at 802.

In Singapore, the total infections have crossed the mark of 30,000 on Friday noon.