According to real-time data from Johns Hopkins University, as of 6:32 Beijing time on May 24, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in globally exceeded 5.28 million, and the cumulative number of deaths exceeded 340,000.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pointed out that we are not only fighting the new crown pneumonia epidemic, but also fighting the flood of false information. One of the false information is that the new coronavirus is a biological and chemical weapon made by man. However, based on a large number of research on viruses, scientists, doctors, politicians and intelligence agencies around the world are convinced that the new coronavirus comes from nature.
China
There are another local cases in Jilin
-24:00 on May 23, 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 3 new confirmed cases, including 2 imported cases (1 in Shanghai and 1 in Guangdong), and 1 local case (in Jilin); no new deaths; 3 new suspected cases, all of which were imported cases (in Inner Mongolia).
As of 24:00 on May 23, according to reports from 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the central government) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, there are 79 confirmed cases (including 8 severe cases), 78,261 cured and discharged cases, 4,634 deaths, 82,974 confirmed cases, and 9 suspected cases. A total of 742,045 close contacts have been traced, and 5,154 close contacts are still under medical observation.
cumulatively reported 1,551 confirmed cases from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Among them, there were 1,065 cases in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1,029 cases discharged and 4 deaths), 45 cases in the Macao Special Administrative Region (45 cases discharged), and 441 cases in Taiwan (411 cases discharged and 7 deaths). confirmed cases report here
More than 1.61 million cases in the United States
The Lancet published an article saying that the US president recommended drugs for the treatment of new coronavirus are unsafe
According to the real-time epidemic monitoring system of Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 5:32 pm Eastern Time on May 23, there have been 1618,471 new coronavirus infection cases in the United States, including 96,875 deaths. Compared with the data from the system about 24 hours ago, there were 19,840 new infections and 1,028 new deaths in the United States.
For COVID-19, US President Trump has said that the drug used to treat malaria, hydroxychloroquine, can be used to treat COVID-19, and claimed that he is using the drug to prevent COVID-19. A paper published recently in the authoritative international medical journal The Lancet pointed out that the study did not find that hydroxychloroquine is beneficial to the treatment of COVID-19. On the contrary, the use of hydroxychloroquine increases the risk of death in patients.
- The New York Times used the entire front page to list the information of the dead 1000 deaths
On the 23rd local time, the New York Times announced the front page of the newspaper to be published on the 24th in advance - the title is "Nearly 100,000 deaths in the United States, and the loss cannot be calculated."
The entire front page lists the names, ages and identities of 1,000 victims of COVID-19, and writes in the introduction: "They are not only names, they were us. The numbers cannot comprehensively measure the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the United States, whether it is the number of patients, the interrupted work or the life that has come to an abrupt end. When the country approaches the dark 'milestone' of 100,000 deaths, the New York Times collected some obituaries of the deceased. These 1,000 people are only one percent of the dead, they are not just numbers."
- The US Attorney General of Michigan: Don't wear masks in public places. Trump set the worst role model
According to local media reports in the United States, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in an interview on May 22 local time that Trump refused to wear a mask when visiting the Ford factory in Michigan, "ignoring everyone's health, safety and well-being" "is setting the worst role model for the people of the United States at the worst point.”
Italy has 669 new confirmed cases
cumulative confirmed cases 229,327
According to the recent data released by the Italian civil protection department, as of 18:00 local time on May 23, Italy has 57,752 confirmed cases, 32,735 deaths, 138,840 cured cases, and 229,327 confirmed cases, 669 new confirmed cases, 119 new deaths, and 2 new cures 120 cases.
The UK added 2959 new cases
From June, most of the incoming people are required to self-isolate for 14 days
May 23, the UK added 2959 new cases of COVID-19 infection, with a total of 257,154 cases. There were 282 new deaths, with a total of 36,675 deaths.
The British government announced on June 22 that from June 8, most of the passengers entering the UK will be subject to self-isolation for two weeks, and violators will face 1 000 pounds (about 8,700 yuan) fine.
Spain added 361 new cases
La Liga will restart from June 8
According to data released by the Spanish Ministry of Health on the 23rd, Spain's confirmed cases tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) increased by 361 new cases and 48 new deaths. The Ministry of Health recently continued to correct historical data. According to the revised data released on the same day, Spain's cumulative number of confirmed cases reached 235,290, and the cumulative number of deaths reached 28,678.
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez announced at a press conference held on the 23rd that after evaluation by the health department, the La Liga will be restarted from June 8, and on the premise of ensuring safety, the country will be open to international tourists again from July. In addition, Sanchez also said that the government will pass a formal resolution next Tuesday to hold a 10-day national mourning. The government and public institutions will lower the flag to mourn the people who died in the epidemic.
Russian
Plan to start production of the new coronavirus vaccine before the end of the summer
As of the local time At 10:35 on May 23, Russia added 9,434 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours, with a total of 335,882 confirmed cases. There were 139 new deaths, with a total of 3,388 deaths, 8,111 new cured cases, and 107,936 cured cases.
On May 23, local time, Kinzburg, director of the National Research Center for Epidemic and Microbiology of Russia's "Gamaleya" said that Russia plans to start producing the new coronavirus vaccine before the end of this summer. Live trials are currently being conducted on monkeys. The research center has submitted an application for a human vaccine to the Ministry of Health, and plans to conduct human trials before June 15, and clinical trial volunteers Screening has begun.
Turkey added 1186 new cases
During the Eid al-Fitr Festival, the country implemented a 4-day "confinement order"
On the evening of May 23 local time, data updated by the Turkish Ministry of Health website showed that Turkey conducted 40,178 new coronavirus tests on that day, of which 1186 people tested positive. So far, Turkey has a total of 155,686 confirmed cases.
local time from May 23 to May 26 local time, during the religious festival Eid al-Fitr Festival, Turkey has been in the country in order to suppress the spread of the virus. 81 provinces have implemented a "rest order", during which people are not allowed to go out without special reasons. Except for bakeries as usual, markets, grocery stores, greengrocers and butchers will remain open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 23rd, but will remain closed from 24 to 26.
Japan added 26 new cases
cumulatively confirmed 16,569 cases
According to the Japan Broadcasting Association TV station, Japan added 26 new cases on May 23 There are 16,569 confirmed cases and 825 deaths in the new coronavirus pneumonia. The Diamond Princess cruise ship has a total of 712 confirmed cases and 13 deaths.
Infection in Itaewon, South Korea continues to spread
Virus type is consistent with Europe and the United States
According to the South Korean health department, as of 12 noon local time on the 23rd, 219 confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia related to entertainment venues in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea. On the 22nd, the Seoul Municipal Government issued an administrative order requiring all 569 coin-operated singing rooms in Seoul to "prohibit gatherings".
In addition, the South Korean health department also stated at a press conference that the type of new coronavirus in the Itaewon collective infection incident is different from the type of new coronavirus that was previously popular in South Korea, and belongs to the type of virus that is popular in Europe and the United States. However, the South Korean health department also stated that it is impossible to determine where the source of infection comes from just from the perspective of virus type, and the relevant data are only used as reference materials for epidemiological investigations.
India added 6654 new cases
The largest slum has a total of 1514 confirmed cases
As of 8 am local time on the 23rd (10:30 Beijing time), the number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in India has risen to 125,101. Among them, 3720 cases died and 51784 cases were cured and discharged from hospital. In the past 24 hours, India has added 6,654 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, the largest single-day increase in India since the outbreak, and has also refreshed the country's largest single-day increase for two consecutive days.
On May 23, the Talawi slum located in Mumbai added 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with the cumulative number of confirmed cases rising to 1,514, with 1 new death and 58 deaths. Talawi is the largest slum in India and one of the largest in Asia.
Iran
Museums and tourist attractions will be reopened from the 24th
Iran's Ministry of Health announced on May 23 that in the past 24 hours, Iran has added 1,869 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 59 new deaths. At present, the country has a total of 133,521 confirmed cases, of which 7,359 have died and 104,072 have been cured.
According to the plan, from the 24th of this month, museums and tourist attractions in Iran will be open to the public; all government staff will officially resume work on May 30, with working hours ranging from 7:30 to 14:30; religious places will be open after the end of Ramadan. At the same time, we will also consider gradually eliminating business restrictions in shopping malls.
Brazil added 20,803 new cases
São Paulo State medical system is close to full load
As of 19:00 local time on May 22, Brazil had 1,001 new deaths, with the number of confirmed cases increasing by 20,803 new cases compared with the previous day, the largest increase in a single day since the outbreak of the epidemic in Brazil. At present, Brazil has a total of 330,890 confirmed cases of COVID-19, a total of 21,048 deaths, and a total of 135,430 people have recovered.
According to Brazilian media reports, there are 13 hospitals in São Paulo that can treat patients with COVID-19 and have reached 100%. Of the 13 hospitals, 5 are located in the capital city of St. Paul, and the other eight are located in other cities in the state of St. Paul. São Paulo Mayor Covas has said that São Paulo's medical system is close to collapse, with the capital São Paulo occupies 87% of intensive care beds and 97.5% of intensive care beds in the outskirts of São Paulo.
International Monetary Fund
China's measures are of reference for the global fight against the epidemic
21, International Monetary Fund spokesperson Gerry Rice praised China's measures to fight the epidemic at a press conference, and said that China's measures are of reference for the world, and also particularly affirmed China's role in helping underdeveloped countries respond to the epidemic.
Gerry Rice said that China is the first country to enter the epidemic, the first country to take tough measures, and now it is the first country to get rid of the crisis in many ways. Therefore, there are many valuable experiences worth learning from in China's experience. For example, China's fiscal and monetary measures to adapt the economy to the current new situation, which is also what all countries need to do.
Editing｜ Yin Zhen Editor｜ Li Xiaoxin
Source｜ People's Daily Client, CCTV News, Xinhua News Agency, Overseas Network
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