Real-time statistics from the WHO show that as of 18:00 Central European Time on March 26 (1:00 Beijing time on March 27), 465,915 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia were confirmed worldwide and 21,031 deaths were reported. At present, there are currently 199 countries and regions around the world.
As of now, the number of confirmed cases in in Italy and the United States has exceeded 80,000, among which , the United States has 82,404, making it the country with the most confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in the world. In addition, more than 10,000 confirmed cases in in 46 countries including Spain, Germany, France, Iran, the United Kingdom and Switzerland.
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Harvard Institute: The new coronavirus epidemic may last for 12 to 18 months
26, Dr. Ashish Jaha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, said that the new coronavirus epidemic may last for more than one year. "The epidemic will not disappear within two, four or six weeks. If you are lucky, we may live with this virus in another form for 12 to 18 months," Dr. Jaha said in a live Q&A on social media.
Italy: The cumulative confirmed cases exceeded 80,000, and more than 6,000 medical personnel were infected with
At the daily report on the new crown pneumonia epidemic on the 26th local time, official statistics released by the Italian civil protection department showed that as of 18:00 that day, Italy had 6,153 new confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in 24 hours. A total of 80,539 confirmed cases and 8,165 deaths.
According to the Italian Ansha Society on the 26th, the latest statistics from the Italian Institute of Higher Health show that 6,205 medical staff have been infected with the new coronavirus. At the same time, 39 doctors have died from COVID-19.
According to the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 26th, the Italian Ministry of Defense announced the withdrawal of 200 soldiers on duty from Iraq, retaining only the necessary facilities and forces, and continuing to fight terrorism.
Spain: A total of 56,188 confirmed cases, and the medical system is under tremendous pressure
According to the Spanish Ministry of Health on the 26th, in the past 24 hours, the country has added 8,578 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with a total of 56,188 confirmed cases; 655 new deaths, with a total of 4,089 deaths.
Due to the increasing number of deaths, the medical system in Madrid, the capital of Spain, is under tremendous pressure. An ice rink located near the square hospital of the Madrid Convention and Exhibition Center has been temporarily used as a morgue to store the remains of patients who died of COVID-19.
Iran: A total of 29,406 confirmed cases have been confirmed. The president allocated US$1 billion to fight the epidemic.
On the 26th local time, Iran added 2,389 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia and 157 new deaths. As of noon that day, Iran had a total of 29,406 confirmed cases of COVID-19, of which 10,457 recovered and 2,234 died.
According to local media reports on the 26th, Iranian President Rouhani said at a meeting of the government's economic committee that day that he requested that $1 billion be allocated to the health department to fight the epidemic.
France: The cumulative confirmed cases are approaching 30,000, and the first medical train has begun to be transferred
French Ministry of Health said: On the 26th, France added 3,922 new confirmed cases, with a total of 29,155 people.
According to multiple French media reports, a French military policeman died of COVID-19 on the 25th, which is also the first case among French military policemen.
According to French media reports, on the morning of the 26th local time, France's first medical train has left the Strasbourg Railway Station, the capital of the Great Eastern Region, and will transport 20 local severely ill patients with new coronavirus pneumonia to the Loire region in the west for treatment. There are 4 patients on the lower floor of each carriage, and the upper floor is used for the circulation of materials and personnel. The medical team in each car includes an anesthesiologist, an intern, an anesthesiologist and three general nurses.
Germany: The cumulative confirmed cases exceeds 38,000 cases, and it is still "calm before the storm"
According to data released by health departments in 16 federal states in Germany, as of 12:00 local time on the 26th, 38,124 confirmed cases of new coronavirus infection in Germany, with a total of 207 deaths.
German Federal Minister of Health Jens Spen said at a press conference on the 26th that Germany is still in the "calm before the storm" of the outbreak of the new coronavirus epidemic. Germany conducted 300,000 to 500,000 coronavirus tests last week, and large-scale virus tests will win time for Germany.
Japan: A total of 1,398 confirmed cases were confirmed. A soldier at a US military base was infected with
According to the Japan Broadcasting Association, according to data reported by local autonomous groups in various parts of Japan and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, as of 9:30 pm local time on the 26th, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia reached 1,398 (including 14 confirmed cases returning from chartered flights). A soldier at Yokosuka's US military base station in Japan was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. He returned to Japan from the United States on March 15 and self-isolated for 14 days as required. During this period, he developed symptoms and then went to a medical institution in the base for testing and confirmed the diagnosis. This is the first confirmed case of a person in a US military base station in Japan.
prevention and control will be increased!
Faced with the ongoing stalemate epidemic, countries continue to upgrade prevention and control measures.
- Iran: Prevention and control are further strengthened, and travel between cities is strictly prohibited
According to local media reports on the 26th, Iranian Deputy Minister of the Interior Hussein Zorfagary announced that all travel will be cancelled from the 26th, and travelers must return to their own cities. All cities are only allowed to enter the city, and rescue, freight, police, emergency medical care, firefighting, etc. are not included. If the vehicle entering the city is not a resident of the city, it is deemed to be a violation of the law.
- Ukraine: Close the border from today
On March 26th local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Ukraine will close the border on March 27th. After Ukraine closes its border on the 27th, citizens stranded overseas will be handed over to Ukrainian diplomats and the community for care.
- Canada: Maintain social distance otherwise severely punish
Canadian governments at all levels have asked people not to go out as much as possible. Even if they have to go out, they must maintain a social distance of 2 meters between people. Some Canadian provincial and municipal governments have successively introduced severe penalties in recent days, and fined 1,000 Canadian dollars for those who cannot maintain a social distance of 2 meters. Those businesses that do not obey the prohibition or restriction of business will be fined 50,000 Canadian dollars.
- Peru: Extend the national emergency deadline by 13 days
On the 26th local time, Peru had a total of 580 confirmed cases, a total of 9 deaths, and a total of 14 cured.
Peruvian President Biscala announced at a press conference on the 26th that in order to further curb the spread of the new coronavirus, after evaluation, the government decided to extend the national emergency deadline by 13 days to April 12.
Countries have introduced measures to support economic recovery and development
Under the epidemic, the economy has been affected, and countries have introduced corresponding measures to support it. The G20 will launch a $5 trillion economic boost plan to cope with the negative impact of the epidemic on global society, economy and finance.
- UK: Self-employed people can apply for subsidies
26, British Chancellor Sunak announced that British self-employed people can apply for subsidies up to £2,500 a month to help them cope with the financial impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Under the scheme, self-employed operators can apply for a grant of 80% of the average monthly profit over the past three years, up to £2,500 per month. The subsidy will be paid in one lump sum, but it will not start to arrive until early June at the earliest.
- South Korea: The central bank will provide unlimited liquidity support to financial institutions
On the 26th local time, the Bank of Korea held a meeting of the Financial and Monetary Commission and decided to provide unlimited liquidity funds to financial institutions in the form of repurchase agreement bonds (RP) every week from April to June. The Bank of South Korea said the move aims to stabilize the turbulent financial markets and people's livelihood economy due to the continued spread of the new crown epidemic.
- Singapore: Additional S$48 billion to help businesses and families overcome difficulties
Singapore Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Wang Ruijie issued the 2020 additional budget in Parliament on the afternoon of the 26th, announcing the launch of a second round of aid measures of more than S$48 billion to help businesses and families overcome difficulties in the difficult times of the epidemic. Singapore has previously launched a S$6.4 billion aid package. The two aid programs totaled S$55 billion, which is about 11% of Singapore's GDP.
