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As of 17:00 on the 16th, Beijing time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases outside China exceeded 80,000; Italy had more than 3,200 new confirmed cases in a single day, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases was nearly 28,000; the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the United States exceeded 4,000. As the epidemic spreads, many European countries have upgraded prevention and control measures.
◆ WHO: 86,434 confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside China
On March 16, local time, the WHO released the latest daily COVID-19 epidemic report. As of 10:00 on March 16, Central European Time (17:00 Beijing time), there were 286,434 confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside China (13,874 new cases), and 3,388 deaths (848 new cases).
On the 16th local time, WHO spokesperson Tarik Yasarevich announced in Geneva that, except for key personnel, employees at the WHO Geneva headquarters will begin working remotely from the 16th, and routine press conferences on the new coronavirus will also be changed. It is an online mode, and there will be no media reporters at the press conference.
◆Spain announces closure of land borders
On the afternoon of March 16, local time, Spanish Interior Minister Marasca officially announced that due to the severe COVID-19 epidemic, Spain will officially seal its land borders. Starting from 0:00 local time on the 17th, the Spanish land border will only allow entry to those with Spanish nationality and long-term residents of the country.
△The deserted main road in Madrid (Photo source/Xinhua News Agency)
Marasca said that Spain’s currently closed borders are only limited to land borders. Regarding the control of sea entry and airport entry, the Ministry of the Interior will do so in a timely manner. Make the next decision.
◆Germany’s prevention and control measures upgraded
Closing non-essential shops and playgrounds
The German government announced a ban on gatherings in churches, mosques and synagogues on the 16th local time, and ordered the closure of non-essential shops and playgrounds in an effort to slow down the coronavirus Supermarkets, banks, post offices, pharmacies and gas stations will all remain open as the pandemic spreads. Hairdressers, building supply stores and laundromats will also remain open, a move to ensure "service providers and craftspeople can continue to trade".
The German government requires that strict conditions must be adhered to to ensure that there are no queues and that not too many people enter the store at the same time. Restaurants and cafes can open, but only until 6pm every day. The government added that hotels will be used only for "essential purposes and not for tourism purposes".
At 18:00 local time on the 16th, German Chancellor Merkel held a press conference on the prevention and control of the new coronavirus. Merkel said, "These are drastic measures that our country has never seen before. They have changed our daily lives, but they are indispensable to slow down the spread of the new coronavirus."
As of March 16, 15 local time According to statistics, the total number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in Germany is 26,012.
◆France: People from outside the EU and non-EU citizens are not allowed to enter
France's new crown epidemic has been escalating recently, and French President Macron delivered a national televised speech for the second time in seven days. In his speech, he said that in order to deal with the epidemic, the French government will take the following measures:
The French government will restrict the travel of French people starting from noon on the 17th local time. Travel is only allowed to buy food, seek medical treatment and work.
encourages teleworking and travel is only allowed when teleworking is not possible.
This provision will last for at least 15 days.
enables French military to transport patients. In the Alsace region, where the epidemic is severe, a field hospital will be established to treat the increasing number of infected people.
Macron subsequently announced that starting from the 17th local time, France will close its borders to the EU and Schengen Area for 30 days. People from outside the EU and non-EU citizens will not be able to enter.
After French President Macron announced that he would implement stricter prevention and control measures, French Interior Minister Castaner announced specific implementation methods, including the use of 100,000 police and gendarmes for control. They will set up fixed and mobile checkpoints across France. Once someone is found to have violated the quarantine measures, he will be fined ranging from 38 to 135 euros.
According to French media reports on the afternoon of March 16, local time, Christian Esterros, mayor of Nice, France, was diagnosed with COVID-19. According to his own description, he "feels pretty good" at the moment.
◆ A total of 27,980 confirmed cases
The Italian cabinet passed an economic relief decree to respond to the epidemic
As of 18:00 on the 16th local time, Italy had 23,233 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in 24 hours, with a total of 27,980 confirmed cases, 2,158 deaths, and 2,749 recoveries.
On the afternoon of the 16th local time, the Italian cabinet held a meeting and passed an economic relief decree totaling 25 billion euros to cope with the impact of the epidemic. Italian Prime Minister Conte delivered a speech after the cabinet meeting, saying that economic relief measures will bring in 35 billion euros of cash flow, but the boost will not end there. The health of the public is the greatest good and no one should be made to feel abandoned.
◆UK: Limitedly increase some anti-epidemic measures
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted another "Cobra" cabinet emergency security meeting on the afternoon of the 16th local time. Subsequently, he announced that the UK would increase some epidemic prevention measures to a limited extent, including:
It is recommended that people with fever and cough symptoms be quarantined at home for 14 days, and ask others to help buy food and daily necessities. If there is no one to support them, the quarantined person can go out for shopping under the condition of good protection.
If the situation is urgent and symptoms worsen, you can call the emergency hotline 999.
People who have been in contact with symptomatic persons should also quarantine at home for 14 days. The rest of the general public should work from home as much as possible. Reduce social activities and avoid going to theaters, bars and other places.
Except for Scotland, the British government has not yet completely banned large gatherings, and does not recommend complete closure of schools. As of the 16th local time, the number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus infection in the UK has increased to 1,543, with 55 deaths.
◆Switzerland declares that the COVID-19 epidemic has entered an "extraordinary state"
At 17:00 local time on the 16th, Simonetta Sommaruga, President of the Swiss Confederation, announced that Switzerland has entered an "extraordinary state". From now until April 19, all restaurants, theaters, cinemas and non-essential commercial venues in Switzerland will be closed.
html At midnight on the 16th, Switzerland will implement border controls with France, Germany, and Austria.◆ The cumulative number of cases in the United States exceeds 4,000
The White House issued guidance on responding to the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic
According to data released by Johns Hopkins University, as of 18:13 Eastern Time on the 16th, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the United States was 4,442 , 77 deaths .
Trump: Not considering national quarantine for now
At 15:00 local time on the 16th, US President Trump held a press conference at the White House to announce guidance on responding to the new coronavirus epidemic. At the press conference, Trump said that based on the current situation, regardless of the national quarantine, the new crown pneumonia epidemic may last until July and August or later. In addition, Trump said that the U.S. economy is likely to experience a recession, but currently controlling the spread of the epidemic is the focus of all levels of U.S. governments.
U.S. stocks closed sharply, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling nearly 13%.
U.S. stocks closed sharply again on the 16th, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling nearly 13%. The three major stock indexes triggered circuit breakers as soon as they opened that day, and their declines did not stop even after they reopened for trading.
In addition, international oil prices fell sharply again. WTI crude oil fell more than 6% to US$29.64/barrel; Brent crude oil fell nearly 9% to US$32.36/barrel.
San Francisco, California, USA announced a ban
Affected by the increasingly severe COVID-19 epidemic in the United States, San Francisco Mayor Breed announced a ban on the 16th local time. The execution period will be three weeks, starting from midnight local time on Tuesday until April 7 , during this period, local residents are advised to stay at home and reduce unnecessary outings. Meanwhile, Breed said government emergency and emergency services will operate normally during the ban.
◆Canada: Prohibition of entry of non-citizens and permanent residents (except the United States)
In response to the epidemic, Canada announced the latest measures on the 16th local time, including:
All persons except Canadian citizens and permanent residents are prohibited from entering, but US citizens , diplomats, and airline flight attendants are excluded.
Authorizes airlines to ban Canadians showing symptoms of COVID-19 from boarding.
The ports of entry for international flights are limited to 4 , namely Toronto Pearson Airport, Montreal Trudeau Airport, Vancouver International Airport, and Calgary International Airport.
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