The new coronavirus virus is indeed a ruthless character.
According to foreign media reports, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau wife Sophie tested positive for the virus. Trudeau is still "asymptomatic", but is self-isolating out of caution. During the quarantine period, his original work schedule was also forced to change, and he would work in the form of conference calls, online meetings, etc.
is not just for Canada. As the epidemic spreads across the world, the political arena of more and more countries seems to be at risk.
Two vice presidents were infected, Iran "heavy casualties" in the political arena
Following the vice president in charge of women and family affairs, Ebtekar, Iran's first vice president Jahangiri was also diagnosed with the new coronavirus , he is the president Rouhani 's most important deputy.
Currently, many political figures and congressmen in Iran have been diagnosed with the disease. Even Deputy Minister of Health Khaliqi and Director of the Emergency Medical Services Department Kourivand are not immune. Many senior officials have died of COVID-19, including Mir Mohammadi, a member of Iran’s National Interests Determination Committee.
According to the latest data, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Iran has now exceeded 10,000, second only to Italy; the number of deaths has reached 429.
The epidemic is dangerous, and important figures in the Italian military and political circles have been infected
The epidemic in Italy is currently the most dangerous. As of 0:00 on the 13th, a total of 106 cities across the country have "fallen", the cumulative number of confirmed cases has increased to 15,385, and the cumulative number of deaths has exceeded 1,000.
Some military and local officials were also unfortunately "succumbed to the recruitment". Italian Army Chief of Staff Salvatore Farina was diagnosed with new coronavirus on the 8th. He said that he is currently in isolation at home and is cooperating with relevant departments to investigate his activities and contact history in recent days.
On the same day, Chilio, chairman of the Italian Piedmont region, also posted on social media that he was infected with the new coronavirus , but was in good condition and would continue to work remotely. Local officials who are also confirmed cases include Zingaretti, chairman of the Democratic Party, chairman of the Lazio region, and Barbieri, mayor of Piacenza.
Measures were not proactive, and French ministerial officials were diagnosed.
In the early stages of the epidemic, many large-scale events in France were still carried out as planned, and many officials were infected as a result.
Among them, French Culture Minister Lester was tested and confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus on March 9, making him the first ministerial-level official in France to be diagnosed.
French media analysts believe that Rest was infected after coming into contact with a confirmed patient while attending a meeting of the French National Assembly (lower house of parliament). Now, many members and staff of the National Assembly have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and one of them is in serious condition.
Davier, the mayor of Labalem-desirangi, Haute-Savoie, was diagnosed with COVID-19 after attending an agricultural exhibition. Many officials in close contact with him have adopted self-isolation.
Now, as the epidemic accelerates its spread, the French people are increasingly worried. A recent poll launched by "Le Figaro" showed that about three-quarters of more than 250,000 voters believed that Italy should follow Italy and implement a "city lockdown".
Australia’s Minister of Home Affairs has been diagnosed with COVID-19, and the Australian F1 race has been cancelled.
html On the 113th, Australia’s Minister of Home Affairs Dutton posted on his personal social network account to confirm that he was diagnosed with the new coronavirus .
American male movie star Tom Hanks, who is filming the Elvis Presley biopic in Queensland, Australia, and his wife Rita Wilson also announced their diagnosis on the 12th. They posted photos and messages via social media, thanking everyone who cared for the couple and saying they were following expert advice in receiving treatment.
html On the 113th, due to concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus, the Australian round of the Formula One Grand Prix that was originally planned to be held in Melbourne was cancelled. Late last night, McLaren announced its withdrawal from the Grand Prix after a staff member was diagnosed with COVID-19.The president and vice president have become close contacts, and the White House is also a little worried?
In the past few days, Washington many members of Congress and officials have self-isolated after discovering that they had a history of exposure to the new coronavirus, including the new White House Chief of Staff Meadows.
What is even more worrying is that Brazilian Presidential Spokesperson Fabio Wajngarten, who was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia, visited the United States with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on the 7th and participated in Bilateral event held at Mar-a-Lago, Florida.
Who was present at this event? Trump , as well as his daughter Ivanka , son-in-law Kushner, Trump's personal lawyer Giuliani, and US Vice President Pence also went to Mar-a-Lago that night.
Brazilian Presidential Spokesperson Fabio Wajngarten (right), who was diagnosed with COVID-19, took a photo with the President and Vice President of the United States.
However, the situation does not seem to be too bad now. Trump said he was feeling fine. "Let's put it this way, I'm not worried."
The White House also issued a statement on the 12th, saying that Trump and Pence "have almost no interactions with individuals who have tested positive for the new coronavirus and do not need to be tested for the time being."
Philippines President The government "closed its doors to thank visitors", and some senior officials self-quarantine
Due to contact with patients with new coronavirus pneumonia, Two senior cabinet officials, including the Philippine Minister of Finance and Transportation, two senators, and the mayor of Manila have announced that they will self-quarantine. The Philippine Presidential Palace has been closed to employees and visitors since the 12th for disinfection.
That evening, President Duterte of the Philippines delivered a national television address, raising the epidemic warning level to the highest level - Code Red Level 2, and announced that the capital Metro Manila would implement "strict social distancing" for 30 days. measure. In a village, if there are more than 2 confirmed cases from different families, the entire village will be quarantined; in a city, if there are more than 2 confirmed cases from different villages, the entire city will need to be quarantined; in a province, if If there are more than 2 confirmed cases from different cities, the entire province will need to be quarantined.
In addition, except for government agencies that ensure necessary transportation and provide emergency services, other departments engaged in administrative affairs will stop working, and traffic in and out of the capital will be suspended from March 15th to April 14th.
We are all in the same boat, it’s time to step up and act!
This is the first coronavirus pandemic in human history. The virus does not need a passport to spread, and there are no hierarchies. All countries, all people, are in the same boat.
This is also a major test that has been rarely difficult in many years. It tests not only the efficiency of each country in mobilizing domestic resources, but also the ability and responsibility to unite and cooperate with other countries. The
virus is fierce and the time to answer the question is running out. It is time to step up action.
Source: Guoshi Express
