Most countries around the world are fighting the novel coronavirus fiercely but in some big nations across Asia, recovery is apparent, while some are seeing a significant decline in new CoVID-19 cases.
China Reports Zero Local Transmissions
On Tuesday morning, the Chinese National Health Commission reported zero locally-transmitted coronavirus cases were recorded on Monday, Xinhua reported.
All of the new 48 CoVID-19 cases recorded on the mainland were imported cases, marking an apparent turnaround in domestic transmissions in the coronavirus' origin country. As of Monday evening, 771 imported cases have been recorded in China.
So far, China mainland recorded a total of 81,518 confirmed CoVID-19 cases. Of the said cases, 76,052 people have recovered and have since been discharged.
China mainland's death toll sits at 3,305.
South Korea to Kickoff New School Year through Online Classes
South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announced on Tuesday that the new school year will begin despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. However, instead of in-school sessions, online classes will be offered to students, Chung noted.
According to the Yonhap News Agency, Chung did not elaborate on the details of how the schools will be introduced to online classes but he noted that the process will be done step-by-step starting April 9.
South Korea's new school year usually begins in March but the CoVID-19 threat has kept the education department from allowing schools to reopen. Chung said students should be provided with Internet connection and computer access.
South Korea reported 125 new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the country's total to 9,786. The death toll is now at 162 following four new deaths.
North Korea Offers Online University Programs
North Korea has largely been mum about the coronavirus situation in the country. However, state media on Monday revealed that colleges across the country are now offering online programs for students.
The news came amid reports that Pyongyang has moved to extend winter vacation for university students amid the coronavirus threat.
The extent of the CoVID-19 strain's invasion in North Korea is unclear. The government has repeatedly denied in the past weeks that the country has infected patients.
Japan Warns against Traveling to 48 Countries
On Tuesday, the Japanese Foreign Ministry upped its travel advisory to 48 countries to Level 3, as part of the government's efforts to control the spread of the novel virus.
According to Kyodo News, the new list of countries that Japanese citizens are advised to avoid traveling to include South Korea, China, and now the hardest-hit country in the world, the United States.
With the new travel advisory, the government is now advising Japanese tourists and visiting citizens to avoid flying to a total of 73 countries.
As of Monday, Japan recorded a total of 2,603 confirmed CoVID-19 cases and 54 deaths.
Indians Fear Health Sectors' Ability to Cope with CoVID-19 Crisis
India is under lockdown and draconian measures have been put in place against people who violate the government's guidelines on staying at home.
Force is the main weapon that police in the country use to keep people from stepping out and ensuring that they will abide by the government's guidelines on the 21-day lockdown, Aljazeera reported.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, some citizens are reportedly worried about the possibility that the CoVID-19 strain will spread in poorer communities. Furthermore, there are talks of how the public health sector will handle the ballooning number of infected cases in the country.
As of Monday, India has reported at least 1,251 confirmed CoVID-19 cases and at least 30 deaths.
