CNBC reports that Italy's health ministry said as of 6 p.m. local time on March 23, there were a total of 63,927 confirmed cases in the country.

China's National Health Commission said there were 78 new confirmed cases, of which 74 were imported.

Chinese leaders remain concerned about a resurgence of the coronavirus within the country, even as the number of new confirmed cases has dwindled, with most coming from travelers returning from overseas.

The state of Washington on Monday issued a stay at home order effective immediately, Gov. Jay Inslee announced in a series of tweets.

Global cases: At least 334,981, according to the latest figures from the World Health Organization

Global deaths: At least 14,652, according to the latest figures from the WHO