The number of novel coronavirus cases in the world rose to 90,914, including 3,116 deaths, across 76 countries and territories by 0900 GMT Tuesday, according to a report gathered by AFP from official sources. Since 1700 GMT Monday, 763 new contaminations were identified. There were 125 new infections and 31 deaths there between 1700 GMT Monday and 0900 GMT Tuesday. There have been 638 new cases outside China since Monday at 1700 GMT. The most affected countries after China are: South Korea (4,812 cases, 28 deaths, 477 new cases), Italy (2,036 cases, 52 deaths, no new cases), Iran (1,501 cases, 66 deaths, no new cases) and Japan (268 cases, 12 deaths, 14 new cases).

Source: Punch March 03, 2020 13:14 UTC