Syria announces first case of novel coronavirus

The Syrian government has announced the first case of the novel coronavirus in the war-torn country, days after starting measures to stem the spread of the pandemic.
Coronavirus: latest global developments

23 March

Afghanistan confirms 6 more COVID-19 cases, 40 in total
 Afghanistan's Public Health Ministry on Monday reported six more confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 40 since the outbreak of the disease on February in the war-suffered country.
COVID-19 cases rise to 421 in India
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India rose to 421 on Monday, India's federal health ministry said.
US coronavirus cases top 30,000
The US government says the number of coronavirus cases in the country has topped 30,000.
Singapore to ban entry of foreigners
Singapore says it will ban all foreigners from entering the country following a series of imported cases of the new coronavirus.
UAE to suspend all passenger flights: state media
The United Arab Emirates announced on Monday it will temporarily suspend all passenger and transit flights amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.