The coverage on this live blog has ended — but for up-to-the-minute coverage on the coronavirus, visit the live blog from CNBC's U.S. team. Global cases: More than 951,901.

Global deaths: At least 48,284.

Top 5 countries: United States (216,722), Italy (110,574), Spain (110,238), China (82,431), and Germany (77,981) The data above was compiled by Johns Hopkins University as of 7:45 p.m. Beijing time. All times below are in Beijing time.

7:35 pm: One county in China locks down after three new asymptomatic virus cases

In a sign of how fragile China's recovery from the coronavirus' spread is, one region has ordered a lockdown after the emergence of new cases. Jia county in Henan province — just north of the Chinese epicenter of the virus, Hubei province — has been locked down after local authorities confirmed three doctors, who showed no symptoms, had tested positive for the disease on Tuesday, according to state-owned online news outlet The Paper. All public transport has been halted, and residential compounds must launch strict quarantine monitoring, according to an online statement from the Jia county government. China's National Health Commission announced Thursday that all levels of authorities must report asymptomatic cases within two hours and complete an epidemiological investigation within 24 hours, according to state news agency Xinhua. The report added that those who test positive for the virus must remain in quarantine until they test negative twice. — Lilian Wu

7:25 pm: Switzerland coronavirus cases top 18,000

Switzerland's public health agency reported the total number of coronavirus infections nationwide had climbed to 18,267 on Thursday, up from 17,139. To date, the small European country, which has recorded the ninth-highest number of infections worldwide, has confirmed 505 deaths as a result of COVID-19, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. — Sam Meredith

6:55 pm: European Commission chief says next EU budget must resemble 'Marshall Plan' for the region

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the next European Union budget should take the form of a 'Marshall Plan,' Reuters reported Thursday. Speaking at a news conference, she said the bloc must find "quick answers" in order to fast-track the region's economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis. The Marshall Plan was a U.S. initiative designed to help resuscitate the European economy after World War II. — Sam Meredith

6 pm: Spain's coronavirus death toll crosses 10,000

Spain's health ministry reported Thursday that a record 950 people had died overnight as a result of the coronavirus, bringing the country's death toll to 10,003. It becomes only the second country worldwide to surpass 10,000 coronavirus deaths. To date, Italy has reported that 13,155 people have lost their lives to COVID-19. — Sam Meredith

A man wears a protective mask as he walks along a street in Madrid Center on March 15, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. The cases in Madrid are 2,807 people infected of Coronavirus and 133 deaths. Pablo Blazquez Dominguez | Getty Images

5:45 pm: Spain reports nearly 900,000 people have lost their jobs since coronavirus lockdown

Almost 900,000 Spanish workers have lost their jobs since the country went into lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic, social security data published Thursday showed. The euro zone's fourth-largest economy reported that 898,822 people had lost their jobs since March 12, when the lockdown measures were first introduced. More than half of those to have lost work were temporary employees. To date, Spain has reported the third-highest number of cases of any country worldwide, with more than 104,000 infections. — Sam Meredith

4:50 pm: Israel's Netanyahu in self-isolation after health minister tests positive for virus

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to self-quarantine for a second time after the government confirmed Thursday that Health Minister Yaakov Litzman had tested positive for the coronavirus. Several other senior government officials were also thought to be self-isolating after coming into contact with Litzman, Israeli media reported. To date, more than 6,200 people have contracted the COVID-19 infection in Israel, with 30 deaths nationwide. — Sam Meredith

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech during the Fifth World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem on January 23, 2020. Abir Sultan | AFP | Getty Images

3:50 pm: Russia reports record daily spike of new infections, coronavirus cases jump to over 3,500

Russia's crisis response center reported a record daily increase of 771 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, taking the country's total number of infections to more than 3,500. The center added that 235 people had recovered from COVID-19 infections to date, while 30 people had died nationwide. — Sam Meredith

3:13 pm: China reports 35 new cases, 6 deaths

China's National Health Commission (NHC) said there were 35 new cases as of April 1, all of which were "imported" from other countries. The mainland had six more deaths, all of them from Hubei, the epicenter of the outbreak, said the commission. That brings China's total to 81,589 confirmed cases and 3,318 deaths, the NHC said. Another 55 asymptomatic cases were identified, of which 17 were attributed to travelers from overseas, the NHC said. A total of 1,075 asymptomatic cases are still under medical observation, according to the commission. China started reporting data on asymptomatic cases on Wednesday. — Yen Nee Lee

2:41 pm: European Union will allocate up to $109.6 billion to hardest-hit countries

European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union will allocate up to 100 billion euros ($109.6 billion) to countries hit hardest by the pandemic, starting with Italy, reported Reuters. She also called for more solidarity among EU members to fight the crisis, the report said. She added that many countries had focused on their own problems in the early days of the crisis, which "was harmful and could have been avoided," according to the report. — Yen Nee Lee

2:35 pm: Thailand reports 104 new cases, three additional deaths

Thailand reported 104 new cases, taking the country's total to 1,875 since the outbreak, reported Reuters, citing the government's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration. The Southeast Asian country also reported three more deaths, bringing the toll to 15 so far, the report said. — Yen Nee Lee

2:03 pm: China's domestic travel industry poised to recover within months, says Trip.com

China's domestic travel industry is poised to resume normal activity before the summer holiday season, according to the CEO of the country's largest travel site Trip.com. Jane Sun told CNBC she was hopeful her company could forge the path to recovery for one of the industries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. "We are confident, with the government's strong control measures, we'll be able to lead the recovery within China," Sun told "Street Signs" on Wednesday. — Karen Gilchrist

1:43 pm: US deaths cross 5,000

Total deaths in the U.S. related to the coronavirus reached 5,138, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. New York City recorded the highest number of fatalities at 1,374, the data showed. The U.S. has the most number of reported cases globally. — Yen Nee Lee

1:30 pm: Mexico's government forecasts economy could contract as much as 3.9% in 2020

The Mexican government said the economy could contract by as much as 3.9% this year due to the pandemic, Reuters reported, citing the country's finance ministry. The upper limit of the official forecast was 0.1%, said the report. The Mexican economy is expected to rebound in 2021 by 1.5% to 2.5%, reported Reuters. Those forecasts "incorporated the effects of a drastic shock on the economic scenario of Mexico and the rest of the world, derived from the pandemic," the finance ministry reportedly said. — Yen Nee Lee

1:14 pm: For some Chinese businesses, there's no going back to life before virus outbreak

As the second quarter begins in China, it's an altered landscape in the coronavirus-stricken economy with businesses that remain shut — some for good. The official resumption of work rate has crept steadily higher since early February, when more than half the country extended a Lunar New Year holiday by at least a week in an effort to limit the spread of the disease known officially as COVID-19. As of March 29, small and medium-sized enterprises nationwide had resumed work at a rate of 76.8%, up from around 60% about two weeks earlier, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's monitoring of about 2.2 million smaller businesses' use of cloud computing platforms. But it's unclear how quickly or whether that figure can reach 100%. — Evelyn Cheng

12:46 pm: Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki made 'no sales' since lockdown

If the coronavirus pandemic did not occur, demand for automobiles in India would have steadily grown over the course of the year, according to a top industry leader in the country. The initial number of cases in India appeared to show that the situation was contained, but as the number of infections grew, it prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a 21-day national lockdown that began last Wednesday. "The lockdown has meant that all the automakers, including Maruti, have had to close the factories and stop production completely. We've shut down our service stations, our sales outlets, and the dealerships," R.C. Bhargava, chairman of Maruti Suzuki, told CNBC's "Street Signs." — Saheli Roy Choudhury

12:34 pm: Germany reports 6,156 new cases and 140 more deaths

Germany, Europe's largest economy, reported 6,156 new cases of the coronavirus and 140 additional deaths, latest data by the Robert Koch Institute showed. The institute is a federal government agency responsible for disease monitoring and prevention. That brought the total number of cases in Germany to 73,522, with 872 fatalities, said the institute. — Yen Nee Lee

12:15 pm: Philippine President Duterte says lockdown violators could be shot dead

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned in a televised address that violators of the country's lockdown measures could be shot dead, Reuters reported. "My orders to the police and military ... if there is trouble and there's an occasion that they fight back and your lives are in danger, shoot them dead," Duterte reportedly said. "Is that understood? Dead. Instead of causing trouble, I will bury you," he added. The Philippines has reported 2,311 confirmed coronavirus cases as of Wednesday, said its Department of Health. — Yen Nee Lee

11:47 am: Israel's health minister diagnosed with COVID-19

Israeli health minister, Yaakov Litzman, and his wife were diagnosed with the coronavirus, reported Reuters. The couple are now in isolation, the report said. Litzman is an ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has regularly appeared alongside the premier to give updates on the virus spread, according to the report. But in recent weeks, the health minister reportedly scaled back his public appearances. Netanyahu tested negative for the virus earlier this week after an aide was diagnosed with COVID-19. Israel has reported 6,092 cases and 26 deaths, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. — Yen Nee Lee

11:00 am: South Korea reports 89 new cases, four additional deaths

There were 89 new cases of infection in South Korea and four more people died, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. South Korea's total cases are just shy of hitting 10,000; the current figure stands at 9,976 and 169 people have died. Mass testing and rigorous efforts to isolate infected patients have relatively slowed down the spread of the virus within the country. — Saheli Roy Choudhury

10:55 am: Australia says it will provide free child care for some families during coronavirus pandemic

Australia will provide free child care for around one million families during the coronavirus pandemic under a plan from Prime Minister Scott Morrison's government. As part of the plan, the government will pay 50% of the sector's fee revenue up to the existing hourly rate cap before parents had started withdrawing their children in large numbers. The caveat is that the services need to stay open and not charge families for care. The measure will apply from April 6 based on the number of children who were in care during the fortnight leading into March 2, whether or not they are attending services. "These services are vital for so many parents so they can provide for their family, and children need as much familiarity and continuity as we can help provide at this unsettling time. Priority will be given to working parents, vulnerable and disadvantaged children that need early education more than ever and parents with pre-existing enrolments," Morrison said. — Saheli Roy Choudhury

10:07 am: Japan may consider support to increase ECMO machine production

Japan's government will consider support to increase production of extracorporeal membranous oxygenation, or ECMO, machines that can replace a person's breathing, Reuters reported, citing Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura. It would be part of an economic package to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, Reuters said. ECMO machines are used in potentially life-saving treatment for coronavirus patients. They can directly pump oxygen into a person and remove carbon dioxide at the same time. Japan has more than 2,000 reported cases of infection, according to JHU data. — Saheli Roy Choudhury

9:30 am: Singapore reports fourth death related to COVID-19

Singapore's health ministry said a 68-year-old Indonesian man died on April 2 at 6:43 a.m. local time due to complications from COVID-19. The patient was a work pass holder in the city-state and had been in Indonesia from Jan. 20 to March 16. He was admitted to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases on March 22 and was diagnosed with COVID-19 on the same day. The ministry said he had a history of diabetes and hypertension. Four people have died to-date from COVID-19-related complications in Singapore. The number of reported cases of infection rose in recent weeks as more residents returned from abroad. (see 7:30 a.m. update) — Saheli Roy Choudhury

8:55 am: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti encourages residents to wear face coverings in public

Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday that residents should wear face coverings or homemade masks when out in public. Although the CDC does not currently recommend that healthy people wear masks, an increasing number of officials are recommending them to Americans to slow the spread of COVID-19. Garcetti said he expected the official advice to be updated soon. Earlier on Wednesday, President Trump said that people could wear scarves to cover their mouths. "I think it is time for us to do this," Garcetti said. "I know it will look surreal, we don't have that cultural tradition of wearing masks." Garcetti added that the city has approved 146 businesses which will make 2 million non-medical face masks per week. — Kif Leswing

8:23 am: Apple donates almost 2 million N95 masks to New York

Apple has donated 1.9 million N95 masks to the state of New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday. "We are so grateful to Apple for this much-needed gift of critical PPE supplies," Cuomo tweeted. PPE refers to personal protective equipment that medical workers need in order to tend to sick patients. Tweet: NEW: @Apple has donated 1.9 million masks to the State of New York with more on the way. We are so grateful to Apple for this much-needed gift of critical PPE supplies. Thank you. Thank you. Apple CEO Tim Cook previously said the company had sourced and donated 10 million masks to the medical community in the United States. The masks are in short supply as medical professionals ask for additional equipment to protect themselves while they treat patients who may have COVID-19. On Saturday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey tweeted out a picture of 63,000 N95 masks donated by Apple. — Kif Leswing

8:20 am: White House advisor Fauci says coronavirus vaccine trial is on target and will be 'ultimate game changer'

The first human trial testing a potential vaccine to prevent COVID-19 is "on track" with public distribution still projected in 12 to 18 months, White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday. It would be the "ultimate game changer" in the fight against the pandemic, he said. U.S. health officials have been fast-tracking work with biotech company Moderna to develop a vaccine to prevent COVID-19. They began their first human trials on March 16. "It'll take a few months to get the data to where we'll feel confident to go to the phase two, and then a few months from now, we'll be in phase two and I think we're right on target for the year to year-and-a-half," Fauci said at a White House press conference with President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force. — Noah Higgins-Dunn

7:30 am: Singapore has 1,000 reported cases

Based on the latest reported figures from the health ministry, Singapore now has 1,000 recorded instances of COVID-19 infection. The city-state had been praised for its handling of the crisis in January and February by implementing strict measures to quarantine suspected cases and contact tracing for potential exposure to the coronavirus.

Social distancing markers are seen at a cafe outlet as authorities implement a social distancing measures to combat the coronavirus on March 28, 2020 in Singapore. Suhaimi Abdullah | Getty Images

But, the number of cases in Singapore has grown in recent weeks as more residents returned from abroad and tested positive. As of April 1, noon local time, the country reported 74 new cases of COVID-19 infection, of which 20 were "imported," 29 were linked to previous clusters and 25 had no apparent links discovered yet. Three people have died from the disease in Singapore; 245 patients have been discharged and another 291 remain clinically well but isolated as they still test positive for the virus. — Saheli Roy Choudhury

7:24 am: Global cases top 930,000 as death toll nears 47,000

As many as 932,605 cases of coronavirus infection have been recorded around the world and at least 46,809 people have died, according to the latest information compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The United States reported the most number of infections at 213,372, while Italy's death toll remains the highest for a single country at 13,155. At least 193,177 people appeared to have recovered. Italy and Spain each have reported more than 100,000 infection cases as the coronavirus pandemic shows few signs of abating. — Saheli Roy Choudhury All times below are in Eastern time.

7:05 pm: Updated map of US cases, which now total 213,372

7:02 pm: Trump says that the government ordered hospital gowns from Walmart

President Donald Trump said that he spoke to Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and put in a "big big order" for gowns. "Let it be shipped directly to the side of the hospital because we save a lot of time when we do that," Trump said. Doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers around the country have called for more "PPE" or personal protective equipment like gowns and facemasks to protect them from the coronavirus while working at hospitals. — Kif Leswing

6:34 pm: Trump says he doesn't know if China underreported coronavirus numbers: 'I'm not an accountant from China'