Coronavirus cases in Germany soar past 10,000

Germany has recorded 10,999 cases of the novel coronavirus, official data showed Thursday, with the number of new reported infections rising by 2,801 in a single day.
Italy to extend lockdown measures over virus: Conte
Lockdown measures taken in Italy over the coronavirus pandemic will be extended beyond their original deadlines, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Thursday.
Virus keeps 500 million people home around the world

19 March

Travelers from 38 countries to self-quarantine
The Japanese government has decided that arriving travelers from most European countries, Iran and Egypt will be asked to self-quarantine for two weeks, starting on Saturday.
Coronavirus: latest global developments

19 March

New Zealand advises against overseas travel
The government of New Zealand on Thursday raised its overseas travel advisory to the highest level in response to the new coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus cases rise slightly in Japan
The number of coronavirus infections in Japan increased to 924 on Thursday, with three new cases confirmed.