Death of Italy Coronavirus Increases from 793 to 4,825: Direct Update

 Death of Italy Coronavirus Increases from 793 to 4,825: Direct Update 

There are 546 new deaths in Italy's 21 MAECH center Lombardy region, as cities around the world are closed 




With the outbreak of infections in Italy, Spain and Germany, the number of deaths from the new coronavirus has risen to 5,000 in Europe.

According to data collected by Johns Hopkins University in the United States, more than 11,000 deaths occurred worldwide on Saturday. More than 277,000 people became infected and 88,000 recovered.

Italy announced 793 deaths on Thursday, the largest increase in the country's four-week epidemic for the second consecutive day after China's death. The total number of deaths in Italy has now reached 4,825. The death toll in Spain has risen to 1,300, and in Iran, the country's new year begins with an even more dramatic milestone.

Here are all the latest updates:


Saturday, March 21st
19:05 GMT - Ireland reported 102 new coronavirus cases, now totaling 785
The number of coronavirus cases rose from 102 to 785, the Irish Health Department said on Saturday.

As of Friday, three people had died of the disease.

18:55 GMT - North Korea says Trump wrote to Kim in support of coronavirus
US President Donald Trump has written to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and expressed his willingness to cooperate in combating the coronavirus, according to North Korean state media.
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Afghanistan: Concerns about repatriation of COVID-19 refugees
18:50 GMT - Qatar says steps will be taken to protect migrant workers
Qatar said it was doing everything possible to stop the spread of the coronavirus and protect its residents, including millions of migrant workers, a day after the rights group criticized the Gulf state for resolving the crisis.

The Qatari government said in a statement released on Saturday that it was working with the country's owners to "meet the welfare and medical needs of residents."

At least 480 cases were reported in the country.

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18:45 GMT - Eritrea has confirmed the first coronavirus case from Norway
Eritrea has confirmed its first coronavirus case, a passenger from Norway, the minister reported Saturday.

"The Ministry of Health has confirmed the first case of a coronavirus patient arriving from Norway to Asmara International Airport with Fly Dubai at 7:00 pm this evening," Yemen Meskel said on Twitter.

The 39-year-old is an Eritrean national, living permanently in Norway and receiving treatment.

18:40 GMT - US Flight Authority briefly suspends flights to NYC, Philadelphia
The Federal Aviation Administration has suspended flights to New York City-area airports because of a coronavirus-related staffing problem at the regional regional traffic control center, but service resumed shortly thereafter.

In a warning posted online, the agency advised air traffic controllers to "stop all exits" to Kennedy, LaGuardia, Newark and other airports in the region. The order also affected Philadelphia International Airport.

18:30 GMT - French coronavirus death increases from 112 to 562
France recorded 112 coronavirus deaths per day, with a total of 562, according to the Ministry of Health.

The ministry said in a statement that 14,459 cases were confirmed.

Of the 6,172 people currently in the hospital, 1,525 said the condition was critical. Half of the serious cases are those under 60.

18:20 GMT - Qatar bans meetings, closes parks and beaches
Qatar has announced a ban on all celebrations and the closure of public parks and beaches.