CNN - South Korea coronavirus infections almost doubled in 24 hours

Cases increase: More than 1,100 new confirmed cases have been recorded in China, according to government figures. The total number of cases in mainland China is now more than 75,600, with the global total over 76,900.

Death toll rises: The number of people killed by the virus continues to rise, with 118 more deaths announced in mainland China today -- 115 of them in Hubei. In total, the global death toll is now 2,247.

Prison outbreaks: 512 cases of the coronavirus were announced today from inside China's prisons -- 271 in Hubei , 207 in Shandong and 34 in Zhejiang.

It isn't clear why these infections have been announced today, or whether there are more cases waiting to be disclosed in China's other provinces.

South Korea cases spike: The number of cases in South Korea has soared, from 28 a week ago to at least 204 as of Friday afternoon. The outbreak there is centered around the southern city of Daegu.

Among the new cases, most are linked to the Shincheonji group. South Korean authorities Thursday were seeking to question more than 1,000 members of the religious group who attended a service with one of the recently confirmed cases.

One person in South Korea has died from the virus.

Seoul tries to control spread: The South Korean government announced today it has taken a range of measures in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus, including shutting down public places in the capital and designating "special care zones."

After three cases were detected in the country's armed forces, all South Korean military personnel have been restricted from leaving their bases and going on vacation.

Evacuees test positive: Several passengers from the Diamond Princess cruise ship who were evacuated by the United States and Australia have tested positive for the coronavirus, local health authorities say.