The latest data shows that the number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia outside China has exceeded 100,000. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also been "infected" and the first case has been infected. To curb the spread of the disease, many count

Latest data shows that

confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia outside China

has exceeded 100,000

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also "infected"

The first infection

To inhibit the spread of the disease

More than 5 countries issued measures to "close the country"

French President Macron announced that

France is in a "state of war"

confirmed cases outside China

US Johns Hopkins University 16 data released that the number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia outside China exceeded 100,000.

According to statistics from Johns Hopkins University, as of 19:30 ET on the 16th (7:30 ET on the 17th, Beijing time), the number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in has risen to 181,377, and the number of confirmed cases outside China has exceeded 100,000.

The five countries with the most confirmed cases outside China are Italy, Iran , Spain, South Korea and Germany, and the five countries with the most deaths outside China are Italy, Iran, Spain, France and the United States.

At least 30 countries have declared a state of emergency

Faced with the fierce COVID-19 epidemic, all countries have taken measures such as blocking traffic, sanctioning classes, and closing commercial venues. According to statistics, at least 30 countries around the world have declared a state of emergency in .

Countries that have declared a state of emergency include: Italy, Czech , Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Austria , Romania , Bulgaria , Latvia , Estonia, Serbia , Lebanon, Kazakhstan , Palestine, Philippines, El Salvador, United States, Argentina , Poland, South Africa, Peru, Libya, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guatemala, Switzerland, Armenia, and Sudan.

Macron declared France in a "state of war"

French President Macron delivered a televised speech on the evening of the 16th saying that in the face of the severe situation of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, France is in a "state of war" and needs to mobilize comprehensively to fight the epidemic.

Macron said that in view of the severe epidemic prevention and control situation, decided to postpone the second round of voting for municipal elections originally scheduled to be held on the 22nd, and all existing reforms, including the reform of the retirement system, will also be suspended.

Macron announced that from 12:00 on the 17th, people will be prohibited from traveling non-essentially except for purchasing food, working and seeking medical treatment in the next 15 days. closes the border between the EU and the Schengen area and the Schengen area for 30 days, requires all enterprises to work remotely as much as possible, deploy troops to establish field hospitals in the Alsace epidemic area and transport patients, give priority to the use of masks and other protective materials for epidemic areas and medical staff, requisition hotels and taxis for medical staff use, and the government will pay the relevant fees. A woman was stopped by Italian soldiers guarding the French-Italy border in southern France. In terms of economic measures, Macron said that from the 17th, the collection of rent and water, electricity and gas fees required by enterprises will be suspended, and the "partial unemployment" measures will be promoted on a large scale, and a "national guarantee" of 300 billion euros will be provided for corporate bank loans. He said, "It will not put any business at risk of bankruptcy, nor will it let any French lose their source of income."

Macron said "The epidemic is imminent, we are in war", and requires the people to strictly abide by the above "France's unprecedented decision in peacetime."

French Interior Minister Castane further pointed out that the government will deploy 100,000 police forces on the streets, and people who go out must provide a "travel statement" to the police. He said that France, referring to the strictest restrictions imposed by Italy and Spain so far, sent a clear signal of "please stay at home."

French Health Minister Veran also called on the public to contact up to 5 people a day to avoid the risk of contagion.

Italy has more than 3,200 new cases in a single day

As of 18:00 local time on the 16th, Italy has 3,233 new confirmed cases in a single day. has a total of 27,980 confirmed cases, 2,158 deaths, and 2,749 cases have been cured and discharged. Among the 23,073 confirmed cases, 1,851 severe cases and 10,197 people are in home quarantine.

At present, the Lombardy region of Italy is still the area with the worst epidemic, and most of the new confirmed and deaths in come from here. Local medical resources are becoming increasingly tight, hospital beds are insufficient, and intensive wards are particularly scarce. In addition, there are big gaps in masks, protective clothing and other supplies.

EU: "non-essential" travelers are prohibited from entering the EU region

On the 16th local time, European Commission President von der Leyen announced that EU will ban "non-essential" travelers from entering the EU region to cope with the development of the epidemic. The ban is temporary and valid for 30 days and will be extended if necessary.

European Commission President von der Leyen

This ban allows long-term residents of EU countries, families and diplomats of EU citizens to enter the EU region. Similarly, necessary personnel, such as doctors, nurses, nursing staff, and scientists, will also be allowed to enter. Commodity transport personnel and cross-border staff will also be allowed to enter the EU region. The ban will also be implemented by Schengen related countries.

More than Countries have issued "Close the Door" measures

Faced with the surging epidemic, many countries have issued relevant measures to "Close the Door".

Russia:On the 16th local time, the Russian government decided to prohibit all foreign citizens and stateless persons from entering the country from March 18 to May 1. However, diplomatic personnel, airlines, sea and inland shipping staff and personnel with Russian long-term residence permits are excluded.

Bosnia and Herzegovina : On the 16th local time, the Bosnia and Herzegovina Federation announced a state of disaster, and the Bosnia and Herzegovina Republic declared a state of emergency . Countries and regions with severe epidemics include South Korea, Japan, China (specifically Wuhan), Iran, France, Romania, Germany, Austria, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium , etc., and entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina is prohibited; other persons who meet the entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina will also be subject to 14 days of compulsory quarantine.

Canada: On the 16th local time, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announced that prohibits all people except Canadian citizens and permanent residents from entering the country, except for US citizens, diplomats, and airline flight attendants. Authorized airlines prohibit Canadians who have symptoms of coronavirus from boarding and returning home. There are 4 ports of entry for international flights, namely Toronto Pearson Airport, Montreal Trudeau Airport, Vancouver International Airport , and Calgary International Airport .

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau (data photo)

Spain: On the afternoon of March 16th local time, Spanish Interior Minister Malasca announced that Spain will officially block the land border. From 0:00 local time on the 17th, the Spanish land border will only allow people with Spanish nationality and long-term residence in their country to enter the country. The Ministry of the Interior will make the next decision in a timely manner on the control of sea surface entry and airport entry.

Sudan: On the 16th local time, Burhan, Chairman of the United Sovereignty Committee of Sudan, announced on behalf of the Sudan National Defense and Security Committee that Sudan has entered a national health emergency, and closes the , sea and air border ports on the way. Freight, first aid and humanitarian aid materials transportation will not be affected.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "caught" and the first infection occurred

According to CNNhtml (CNN) on the 16th, an employee of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.

CNN report screenshot

report said that according to a statement, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the employee was infected with the new coronavirus and was the first infected person at the agency. However, the CDC said that employees who tested positive for the coronavirus "are in good condition and are quarantined to prevent the infection of others."

Discussion on confirmed employees.Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s official website

CNN introduced that the agency made it clear that the employee was not involved in responding to the epidemic. He had not entered the office since March 6, and he had no symptoms at that time. Other employees in the same unit are working remotely, while their offices are also undergoing deep cleaning, the statement added.

CDC said that for privacy reasons, they will not disclose more details about this case or other subsequent cases.