Thailand sees biggest jump in coronavirus cases

Thailand reported 89 new cases, taking its total to 411 and Singapore has recorded its first two deaths from the virus.

In Asia, Thailand reported 89 new cases – the biggest daily jump in the number of infections so far, taking its total to 411.

Meanwhile, Singapore recorded its first two deaths from the new coronavirus.

Al Jazeera’s Divya Gopalan reports from Hong Kong, where she says the government is stepping up measures to stop the rise.