Latest on the novel coronavirus outbreak (March 25)

The novel coronavirus has spread across China and beyond.

March 25

Outside China

- Total confirmed cases in U.S.: 50206; Total deaths in U.S.: 606

- White House official says anyone who was in New York City should self-quarantine for 14 days after they left the metro area

- Total confirmed cases in Italy: 69176; Total deaths in Italy: 6,820

March 24

Outside China

The latest figures reported by each government's health authority as of March 24, 2020.

- Global confirmed cases reach 332,930, 14,510 deaths --WHO

- Italy registers 63,927 coronavirus cases, day-to-day slowdown of deaths

- US stocks plunge despite Federal Reserve's expansion of programs intended to stabilize financial markets and keep credit flowing

- Britain introduces stricter measures to fight COVID-19

- Serbia announces massive testing for COVID-19 with Chinese help

- Portuguese PM wants EU plan to support virus-battered economy

China

Latest data released by National Health Commission by midnight, March 23, 2020.

- Chinese mainland reports 78 new infections of COVID-19 on March 23, with 74 being imported cases; 7 new deaths,all in Wuhan of Hubei

- Total COVID-19 imported cases in China reach 427 as of Monday 

- Wuhan reports 1 new COVID-19 case in six days

- Wuhan to end its lockdown on April 8 with other parts of Hubei province lifting travel curbs on March 25

- People who disturb inspection and quarantine for controlling the outbreak at customs will be held liable no matter where they are from - judicial authorities

- Inbound passengers to Beijing must undergo testing and quarantine