Over 7,000 people die of COVID-19 globally: WHO

Mar 18,2020
The global death toll from COVID-19 increased by 475 to 7,426 in the past 24 hours as of 10:00 CET (0900 GMT) Tuesday, according to the daily situation report released by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Malaysia to ban citizens from travel abroad, foreign arrivals: PM 
Mar 17
Malaysia will ban its citizens from travelling overseas and foreigners from entering the country in drastic measures announced by the prime minister Monday aimed at curbing the spread of the deadly new coronavirus.
Indonesian minister tests positive for coronavirus
Mar 17
Indonesia's transport minister is in intensive care after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, an official said Saturday, as schools and tourist attractions were ordered to close over the health threat. 
COVID-19 cases jump to 22 in Afghanistan
Mar 17
The number of confirmed cases in Afghanistan has soared to 22 as one new positive case has been confirmed in the western Herat province, Public Health Ministry spokesman Wahid Mayar said Tuesday.
Coronavirus: latest global developments
Mar 17

Xi: China will send more medical experts to Italy
Mar 17
Chinese President Xi Jinping says the country will send more medical experts to Italy, which is now struggling to deal with the new coronavirus outbreak.
Trump: Coronavirus effects could last until August
Mar 17
US President Donald Trump says the effects of infections of the new coronavirus may continue until August.