U.S. Johns Hopkins UniversityThe latest real-time statistics show that as of 8:33 Beijing time on the 16th, The cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus has exceeded 160,000 , and more than 85,000 confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia outside China, reaching 86,435.
The United States has more than 3,200 new confirmed cases, and New York will suspend classes
Data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States show that as of 14:30 ET on the 15th, the United States has accumulated 3,244 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia and 62 deaths.
htmlOn 15, many local governments in the United States upgraded their epidemic prevention and control measures and introduced restrictions on the business of restaurants, bars and other places.The mayor of Boston announced that it would require all bars and restaurants to reduce capacity by 50% and must be closed by 11 p.m. Any violations would result in 30 days of closure.
Ohio requires all bars and restaurants to close by 9 pm.
California governor requires all bars, nightclubs and other places in the state to close, and the capacity of restaurants must be reduced by half.
According to US media reports, on the 15th local time, New York Mayor de Blasio announced that the New York City public school system will be closed from Monday. At the same time, he said he would work hard to resume classes on April 20. New York City's public school system is the largest in the United States, and the move will affect nearly one million students.
The EU began to partially restrict the export of protective medical supplies
15, the EU issued an announcement stating that in order to ensure the supply of protective medical supplies within the EU, the export of relevant materials must be authorized by relevant countries. Personal protective medical supplies include: masks, movable masks or protective helmets.
US political news website European edition quoted European Commission President von der Leyen as saying, "We must safeguard them with protective equipment: masks, gloves, protective garments, etc."
"We need to protect our health workers, who are in the first line of defense against the virus," von der Leyen said in a video message. "We must safeguard them with protective equipment: masks, gloves, protective garments, etc. "
Italy and Spain have more than 30,000 confirmed cases
The latest data of the Italian Ministry of Health showed that the total number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Italy was 24,747, an increase of 3,590 from 18:00 on March 14 and 368 new deaths.
According to data released by the Spanish Ministry of Health on the 15th, Spain added 2,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 compared with 12:00 on the day before yesterday, with a total of 7,753 confirmed cases, of which 288 died.
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Germany: It will close the borders with five countries including France Switzerland
German Federal Interior Minister Zehofer announced on the evening of the 15th local time that in order to curb the risk of COVID-19 infection, Germany will implement controls on the borders of five countries with Austria , Switzerland, France, Luxembourg and Denmark from 8:00 am on the 16th. People commuting to work between the above countries and Germany and cross-border freight transportation are exempted.
According to German media reports, as of 19:30 on the 15th, 5,813 people have been confirmed, 46 cured, and 13 people have died.
UK: It may release prisoners in advance as the epidemic worsens
British health authorities said that as of 9 a.m. local time on the 15th, the UK has confirmed a total of 1,372 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia and 35 deaths.
According to Sky News on the 15th, Steve Gillan, Secretary-General of the British Prison Officials Association, said that 113 staff members and 75 prisoners in the UK prison system are currently in quarantine due to suspected symptoms of the new coronavirus, but no one has confirmed this yet. He said that the UK currently has no plan to release prisoners in advance due to the epidemic, but this possibility cannot be ruled out.
General Secretary Steve Gillan said that nationally 113 staff and about 75 prisoners were in isolation after showing symbols although none have tested positive.
On inmates possible being freed, Mr Gillan said: "There are no plans now to release prisoners but it cannot be ruled out.
France: will allocate funds to support domestic companies in response to the epidemic
French Finance Minister said on the 15th that France will be prepared to spend tens of billions of euros to help domestic companies overcome the difficulties affected by the epidemic. As of 15:00 local time on March 15, the number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in France increased to 5,423, 923 new cases from the previous day, including 127 deaths.
Netherlands : The diagnosis exceeded 1,000, schools and other places will be closed
The Netherlands National Institute of Public Health and Environment said that on the 15th, the Netherlands added 176 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases has reached 1,135.
The Dutch Minister of Health announced that schools and nurseries across the Netherlands will be closed from the 16th until April 6th. In addition, bars, cafes, sports clubs, hotels and other business places will also be closed.
Austria: Gatherings of more than 5 people are prohibited
Austria announced on the 15th that from the 16th, Austrian people will be prohibited from gatherings of more than 5 people, and Austrian people should self-isolate. From the 16th, schools and most stores will be closed.
In addition, Austria will be closed. Direct flights with the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Russia and Ukraine will be suspended.
Norway : Illegal ban can be sentenced to up to 4 years in prison
0 local time on March 15, local time, Norwegian Radio and Television reported that as of 20:00 on the 15th, Norway had a total of 1,234 confirmed cases and 3 deaths.
Norwegian Evening Post reported that Norway has issued strict punitive measures. Those who violate the national or municipal ban on preventing COVID-19 infection will be sentenced to up to 4 years in prison.
South Africa has entered a national disaster
local time on the evening of March 15, local time, South African President Ramaphosa announced that South Africa has entered a national disaster. South African nationals are restricted from traveling to high-risk countries, and visas in some high-risk countries and regions will be cancelled. From the week, 35 of 53 land ports were closed, banning all unnecessary travel by government agencies.
Iran has completed the epidemic investigation of 10 million people
According to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iran's Deputy Minister of Health Alireza Reisi said on the 15th that as of that day, the national mobilization plan launched by Iran has completed the epidemic investigation of 10 million people.
Among them, 210,000 people were found to have at least one suspected symptom, of which 30,000 met the conditions for further screening in medical points, and 1,200 of them were eventually transferred to the hospital for treatment and 900 were hospitalized.
In addition, according to Iran's state television on the 15th, the office of Iran's first vice president Jahangiri issued a statement saying that Jahangiri has recovered health and returned to work, and Jahangiri has passed the new coronavirus test and the result is negative.
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