Singapore said on Saturday it had confirmed 506 more coronavirus cases, making a total of 34,366 infections. The vast majority of the newly infected people are migrant workers living in dormitories, its health ministry said in a statement.

India reported a record daily jump of 7,964 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, taking its total of confirmed cases to 173,763 with 4,971 deaths. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there was a "long battle" ahead against the novel coronavirus and appeal the public to follow all lockdown rules.

Malaysia reported 30 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, pushing the national total to 7,762. Around 81.6 percent of all cases, or 6,330 patients, have been cured and discharged. The country's total deaths remain unchanged at 115. 

Indonesia reported on Saturday 557 new coronavirus infections, taking the Southeast Asia nation's tally to 25,773. Also, 53 new deaths were registered, taking the toll to 1,573, while 7,015 people have recovered.

Thailand reported one new coronavirus case on Saturday and no new deaths, taking the total number of infections to 3,077 as the local transmission of the new virus appears to wane. The coronavirus has killed 57 people in Thailand since it was first detected in January.

South Korea reported 39 more cases of the COVID-19 as of Friday, raising the total number of infections to 11,441. No more death was confirmed, leaving the death toll at 269.

Uzbekistan said on Saturday to extend quarantine measures until June 15 while easing some lockdown restrictions to allow many businesses to reopen. The country has registered 3,513 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 14 deaths and 2,728 recoveries so far.

(With input from agencies)