The United States, Australia and Thailand each confirmed on Sunday their first deaths caused by the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 over the weekend. The virus continues to spread globally, with Ireland confirms first coronavirus case Ireland confirming its first case on Saturday. A man who had returned from Italy tested positive, the government said. Health officials in Ireland said the man, from the east of Ireland, was "receiving appropriate medical care" after they followed "established protocols" in testing and diagnosing him with COVID-19.

The first deaths

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said a 50-year-old woman, who had other medical issues besides the virus, passed away overnight in Washington. In Thailand, a 35-year-old man, who was also suffering from dengue fever, succumbed to the virus, said health officials on Sunday. So far, Thailand has reported 42 Coronavirus infection cases.