China reported 160 new cases on Thursday (March 5) in an outbreak of the coronavirus. Another 32 deaths were reported in mainland China, where the epidemic has been concentrated.

The updates bring mainland China's totals to 80,430 cases and 3,013 deaths in the 24 hours.

South Korea reported 145 new cases of infection, bringing its total to 5,766. It also confirmed 35 deaths so far. 

In last 24 hours, the USA and Australia reported two more cases of infection each.
 
The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 84 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the Diamond Princess cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan).

With this, the total number of deaths reached 3,286 with 32 new cases in the 24 hours. Some 309 new cases of infection were confirmed, bringing the total to 95,484. Of them 53,668 were recovered.

BDST: 1200 HRS, MAR 05, 2020
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