Visit our Covid-19 microsite for the latest coronavirus news, analysis and updates The Covid-19 death toll has increased to more than 8,800 globally, with a total of over 218,800 confirmed cases and 84,000 recoveries reported as of the end of 18 March.
The mainland China recorded 34 new cases and eight deaths on 18 March, taking the total to 80,928 infections and 3,245 fatalities.
On 18 March, the epicentre of the outbreak in China, Wuhan city, and its Hubei province reported no new cases for the first time.
The mainland China registered 34 new imported cases on 18 March, increasing the total to cases contracted overseas to 189. According to the World Health Organization, 80% of global cases were reported in Western Pacific and European