Source: Overseas Network
[Overseas Network March 20 | The entire time zone of the fight against the epidemic] The global epidemic continues to spread. Real-time statistics released by Johns Hopkins University in the United States show that as of 9:30 Beijing time on March 20, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia worldwide has reached 242,726 and 9,870 deaths. Outside China, more than 26,700 new confirmed cases were reported in a single day, with a total of more than 160,000 cases, and more than 1,100 new deaths were reported in a single day, with a total of more than 6,600 cases.
At present, the number of confirmed cases in the United States has spread across 50 local states, and many countries in Africa and the Americas have successively reported the first confirmed cases. In order to curb the raging COVID-19 epidemic, at least 18 countries including India, Poland, Canada, etc. have announced the closure of their borders, and six countries including Italy have "locked down" nationwide. Affected by the epidemic, the Tokyo Olympic flame handover ceremony was completed "closed door". In addition, China has provided medical supplies to Iran, , Italy and other countries, and has been thanked by local people.
Italy's first-day new cases exceeded 5,000, with a total of more than 40,000 confirmed cases
According to the latest news from Netherlands media BNO News Network, Italy added 5,322 new confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia, the largest single-day increase, with 427 new deaths, the cumulative number of confirmed cases increased to 41,035, and the cumulative deaths reached 3,405, making it the country with the largest number of deaths caused by new coronavirus pneumonia in the world.
Italian Prime Minister Conte said on Thursday (19th) that the country's lockdown measures taken by the new coronavirus pandemic will continue to be extended. Italy began a nationwide "lockdown" on March 10. Except for special circumstances, people across the country are not allowed to leave their location without authorization. The current "lockdown" order prohibits all unnecessary outdoor activities, but allows people to exercise on their own daily basis, which will last until April 3. But Conte said on the 19th, "The measures we have taken... must be extended after the original deadline."
Iran has a total of 17,361 confirmed cases Chinese military aid medical supplies to the Iranian armed forces
Iran's Ministry of Health announced on March 19 that in the past 24 hours, Iran has added 1,046 new confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia and 149 new deaths. Currently, the country has a total of 18,407 confirmed cases, of which 1,284 have died and 5,979 have been cured.
In order to help Iran fight the epidemic, the Chinese military urgently provided medical supplies such as nucleic acid testing kits, protective clothing and disposable medical surgical masks to the Iranian armed forces. This batch of supplies arrived in Iran on the 19th. A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said that the Chinese military will work with the militaries of countries around the world to meet global security challenges.
Spain added 3431 new cases in one day, and all private hospitals were "publicly owned"
According to the Spanish National Le Béu, Spain reported on the 19th that in the past 24 hours, Spain added 3431 new confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia, a total of 17,147 confirmed cases, 169 new deaths, and a total of 767 deaths.
The Spanish government announced that all private medical institutions in the country will be "publicly" and the government will also requisition all protective equipment from manufacturers and suppliers of medical protective supplies, such as masks and virus detection reagents. Other companies capable of producing are also asked to contact the government as soon as possible. All medical students in the fourth grade in Spain will also be asked by the government to participate in the work of the Spanish medical and health system and fight the epidemic with other formal medical staff. Last week, Spain had declared a national emergency due to the worsening epidemic and closed schools and public places, requiring people to stay at home and avoid non-essential outings.
Germany has a total of 15,320 confirmed cases and launched a 50 billion euro aid plan
According to real-time statistics released by Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 6:00 on March 20, Beijing time, a total of 15,320 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Germany and a total of 44 deaths.
In order to alleviate the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic on the economic circle, the German government decided to launch a 50 billion euro package of assistance to support self-employed individuals and small businesses. Previously, the German federal government has introduced a series of measures that are conducive to medium- and large enterprises to overcome the crisis, including short-term labor subsidies, tax extensions, and shortage guarantees.According to a forecast report recently released by the German think tank IFE Institute, the German economy is suffering from the serious consequences of the spread of the new coronavirus. If no means of intervention are taken, the German economy may decline by 6% this year due to a sluggish production. If the situation is controlled, the decline rate will be only 1.2%.
The cumulative number of confirmed cases in France exceeded 10,000, and more than 4,000 people were fined for going out in violation of regulations.
French Director General of Health Salomon said on the 19th that the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in France rose to 10,995, and the cumulative number of deaths was 372. Compared with the previous day, France added 1,861 new confirmed cases and 108 new deaths.
In order to curb the new crown pneumonia epidemic, France strictly restricts the public from going out. French police issued more than 4,000 fines to illegal travelers on the 18th. "Yesterday's fine was 35 euros (about 269 yuan), and today it was 135 euros (1,037 yuan), up to 375 euros (2,881 yuan), which should be able to dissuade the public." The French Ministry of Interior stipulates that from 12:00 on the 17th, residents are not allowed to go out. If they have to go out, they need to declare in writing the place and reasons, such as being unable to work remotely, they need to go to work, purchasing food and daily necessities or seeking medical treatment.
South Korea has a total of 8,565 confirmed cases, and another 50 trillion won rescue plan
South Korea's central epidemic prevention countermeasures headquarters reported on the 19th that as of 0:00 local time on the 19th, South Korea had 152 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia compared with 0:00 on the 18th, with a total of 8,565 confirmed cases.
htmlOn March 19, South Korean President Moon Jae-in presided over the first government emergency economic meeting during his term, and decided to add another 50 trillion won to stabilize the people's livelihood economy on the basis of the 31.7 trillion won budget that has been invested, and give priority to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and individual owners. All financial institutions except commercial banks can postpone repayment of loans.There are 956 confirmed cases in Japan. The Tokyo Olympic flame handover ceremony was completed "closed door"
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and local governments on the 19th showed that Japan added 35 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the 19th. As of 8:30 pm local time on the 19th, there were 956 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Japan. In addition, 712 confirmed passengers and crew members of the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship were confirmed, 14 people returned to Japan on a chartered flight by the Japanese government, and a total of 1,668 confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in Japan. The confirmed cases include 40 deaths, including 33 people infected at home, and 7 passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
At 17:30 Beijing time on March 19, Beijing time, the Tokyo Olympic flame handover ceremony was successfully held at the Panasinaiko Stadium in Athens, Greece . Affected by the epidemic, the torch handover ceremony was reduced in scale and was not opened to the public. Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee representative Naomoto took the torch from Spillos Capralos, chairman of the Greek Olympic Committee and member of the International Olympic Committee, ignited the fire and took it away. Although the torch relay in Greece was previously stopped, the torch for the Tokyo Olympics was still handed over to the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee as scheduled.
The cumulative confirmed cases in the United States exceeded 10,000 Trump claims to be the "war president"
According to CNN, as of around 11:00 am Eastern Time on the 19th, the number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in the United States has reached at least 10,259 and at least 152 deaths. It has become the sixth country in the world with more than 10,000 confirmed cases after China, Italy, Iran, Spain and Germany.
The three major stock indexes of the New York stock market opened sharply lower in the morning of the 18th, with a midday decline widening and triggering the circuit breaker mechanism again, which was the fourth circuit breaker of the New York stock market this month. US President Trump called himself a "wartime president" on the same day and was fighting the invisible enemy of the novel coronavirus. He said he would launch the Defense Production Act during the Cold War, when Trump could directly use executive power to order American companies to complete production orders (medical supplies). He also signed a relief bill against the new coronavirus epidemic, which includes free COVID-19 testing and paid leave. On the same day, two U.S. members of Congress announced that they tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Confirmed cases in other countries
In addition to Italy, Spain, France and Germany, 3438 confirmed cases in Europe; 2051 confirmed cases in the Netherlands; 3269 confirmed cases in the UK; 1795 confirmed cases in Belgium; 1758 confirmed cases in Sweden ; 1151 confirmed cases in Norway; 1151 confirmed cases in Denmark...
Among Asian countries, except for countries with severe epidemics such as Japan and South Korea, Singapore was confirmed 345 confirmed cases in Thailand; 272 confirmed cases in Malaysia 900 confirmed cases; Kuwait 14 confirmed cases in 1992 confirmed cases in Thailand; Malaysia 900 confirmed cases; Kuwait 14 confirmed cases in 1999; 200 confirmed cases in Malaysia 900 confirmed cases; Kuwait 1999. 8 cases; Bahrain confirmed 269 cases; Vietnam 76 confirmed cases; India 173 confirmed cases; Iraq 177 confirmed cases; UAE 113 confirmed cases; Israel 529 confirmed cases; Saudi Arabia 171 confirmed cases; Pakistan 301 confirmed cases; Oman 24 confirmed cases...
Among Oceania countries, Australia 636 confirmed cases; New Zealand 28 confirmed cases...
Among the American countries, in addition to the United States, Canada 727 confirmed cases, Brazil 6291 confirmed cases...
(Source: data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, Le Monde in Spain, Saudi Al Arabiya TV, American Chinese Network, Yonhap News Agency, CNN, Japan Broadcasting Association NHK, AFP, People's Daily, CCTV, China News Service, Global Network, etc.)
