The new coronary pneumonia The epidemic continues to spread in many countries. According to the latest report from WHO , as of 10:00 a.m. Central European Time on March 3 (17:00 Beijing time), nearly 1,800 new confirmed cases outside China were added in one day, with a total of more than 10,000 cases.
WHO believes that the growth of cases in the Eastern Mediterranean needs to be "highly concerned". At the same time, the number of confirmed cases continues to grow in Asia, such as Japan and South Korea, Europe, such as Italy and France, as well as the Americas, including the United States, and the scope of the epidemic is also expanding. Many countries have introduced measures to speed up epidemic monitoring and fight against it.
A total of 10,566 confirmed cases in 72 countries outside China, and 166 deaths
The latest daily report on the situation of new coronavirus pneumonia released by the WHO on the 3rd showed that as of 10:00 a.m. Central European Time on March 3 (17:00 Beijing time), a total of 10,566 confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia were confirmed in 72 countries outside China, and a total of 166 deaths were reported.
report said that compared with the previous day, there were 1,792 new cases of COVID-19 outside China, 8 new countries ( Andorra , Jordan , Latvia , Morocco , Portugal, Saudi Arabia , Senegal and Tunisia ) and 38 new deaths were reported.
WHO also stated that the growth of cases in the Eastern Mediterranean region needs to be "highly concerned". The WHO Regional Director of the Eastern Mediterranean reiterated that in order to control the outbreak and strengthen the operation of the health system, it is necessary to strengthen supervision and response activities and share key information.
The number of confirmed cases in Japan exceeded 10,000, and the Olympics are still planned to be held as scheduled.
According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), on the 4th, the Yamaguchi Prefecture Government of Japan announced that a man in his 40s in Xiaguan City in the county was diagnosed with infection. According to reports, this brought the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Japan to 1,000, including 58 severe cases and 12 deaths.
Due to the spread of the epidemic, it has attracted much attention whether the Tokyo Olympics can be held as scheduled. On the 3rd, Japanese Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto said that according to the agreement between Tokyo and the International Olympic Committee , the Olympic Games can be postponed within 2020. On the same day, IOC President Bach once again emphasized the policy of hosting the Tokyo Olympics as planned.
, and International Olympic Committee spokesman Mark Adams also said that based on existing evidence, there is no reason to change the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which will be held from July 24 to August 19, 2020 as originally planned.
The picture shows that on March 1, outside a supermarket in Jongno District, Seoul, people lined up in a long queue to buy masks. China News Service reporter Zeng Nai photographed
South Korea confirmed 5328 cases Moon Jae-in announced the "anti-epidemic operation"
According to Korean media reports on the 4th, as of now, the number of confirmed cases in South Korea has increased by 516, with a total of 5328.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in declared that the country entered a "war against infectious diseases", and all government units launched a 24-hour emergency operation system to strengthen the preparation of quarantine and economic related measures. He also announced that the government will invest 30 trillion won to fight the epidemic.
Iran confirmed 2336 cases and temporarily released 54,000 prisoners
Iran's Ministry of Health reported that as of noon on the 3rd local time, Iran had a total of 2336 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 23 members of Congress and the head of emergency medical services, of which 435 recovered and 77 died.
According to foreign media reports, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in prisons, Iran temporarily released 54,000 prisoners. Iranian Justice Ministry spokesman Goloram Hussein Esmery said the inmates were allowed to be released after the test was negative and bail was released.
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei html On the 23rd, ordering the military to assist the government's health department in preventing and controlling the spread of the new coronavirus, bringing the country into a state of preparation for war as a whole.
2546 confirmed cases in Italy, the number of deaths rose to 79
According to the European Union News Agency, as of 0:00 on March 4, the number of confirmed cases in Italy has increased to 2546, including 229 severe patients, 160 cured patients, and a total of 79 deaths.
Italy has now taken closed measures to many towns with epidemics.According to reports, 90% of Italy's cases are concentrated in the three regions of Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna in the north. Schools in these areas are closed and large-scale public gatherings are prohibited.
122 confirmed cases in the United States, all 9 deaths came from Washington state
According to the latest statistics from CNBC, there have been 122 confirmed cases in the United States, of which 9 died. All deaths came from Washington State.
On the same day, the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee held a hearing on the COVID-19 epidemic. Several lawmakers questioned the efficiency of health departments testing the virus. At present, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are drafting an emergency budget for the new crown pneumonia epidemic. It is reported that the budget will be voted in both houses this week.
Previously, US President Trump asked all parties to accelerate the development of the new coronavirus vaccine. In this regard, experts said that it will take at least one to one and a half years before the vaccine can be put into use. If production capacity is considered, it may take more time.
The number of confirmed cases in many European countries increased
The French Ministry of Health announced on the evening of the 3rd local time that the number of confirmed cases in France exceeded 200, increasing to 212, and the number of deaths increased to 4. France is still the second most severe country in Europe, second only to Italy.
The latest data released by the German authoritative organization Robert Koch Institute on the 3rd showed that 196 people have been confirmed in Germany, an increase of 39 from the previous day. Currently, many large-scale events in Germany have been cancelled. Several schools in the capital Berlin are also being closed.
On the 3rd local time, a German cruise ship carrying 1,200 passengers was parked in the south of Norway , waiting for the results of two passengers who were tested for COVID-19 on land. The cruise ship is 110 kilometers south of Bergen, Norway's second largest city. It was subsequently reported that two passengers on the cruise ship tested negative.
As of 11 pm local time on the 3rd, Spain had 165 confirmed cases, of which the epidemic in the capital Madrid was the most severe, rising to 56. According to local news in Spain on the evening of the 3rd, the first death in Spain occurred in the Valencia region, and the death time was February 13.
The British Minister of Health said on the 3rd local time that as of 9 a.m. local time, the number of confirmed cases in the UK has increased to 51. British Prime Minister Johnson said that the UK must be prepared for the spread of the epidemic. If the worst case occurs, the military and police will work together to maintain social order.
The first confirmed case is now in many countries in the Americas
On the afternoon of the 3rd local time, Argentina The Ministry of Health held a press conference to announce the first confirmed case in Argentina. The 43-year-old man traveled to Italy and Spain and returned to Buenos Aires on the 1st. The patient said he sought medical assistance directly as soon as he arrived in Argentina and had no contact with others.
On the same day, Chile Ministry of Health confirmed that the country's first confirmed case was a 33-year-old male who returned to Chile from Spain and had previously traveled to many Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore . The Chilean Ministry of Health pointed out that the patient has symptoms of fever and headache, but his health is stable and he is currently quarantined at home.
At present, there have been confirmed cases in six countries including Latin America and Caribbean , Mexico , Ecuador , Dominican , Argentina and Chile, among which Ecuador has the largest number of confirmed cases.
Source: China News Network
