A woman wearing a face mask walks past a night club, now closed following a visit by a confirmed coronavirus patient, in the popular nightlife district of Itaewon in Seoul on Sunday. (AFP photo)

Here are the latest developments in Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic:

- Seoul bars and clubs shut after new cases -

South Korea's capital ordered the closure of all clubs and bars after a burst of new cases sparked fears of a second coronavirus wave, and President Moon Jae-in urged the public to remain vigilant.