According to the latest real-time statistics of the WHO, as of 2:13 Beijing time on May 16, there were 24347,935 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the world, 297,241 deaths, and more than 4.26 million cases outside China.
On the 15th local time, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the WHO will launch an open cooperation platform in the next few weeks to share relevant knowledge, data and intellectual property rights to fight the new crown pneumonia.
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WHO: It is not yet certain whether multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children is related to new coronary pneumonia
Recently, 15 states in the United States have reported cases of "multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children". The symptoms are similar to toxic shock syndrome and "Kaokawasaki disease", and may have fever, gastrointestinal diseases and rashes. There are also five countries in Europe who have children-related diseases.
Tedros calls on doctors around the world to cooperate with relevant agencies of various countries and the WHO to remain vigilant and better understand the syndrome that occurs in children. In addition, Maria van Kochoff, technical director of the WHO health emergency program, said on the same day that is currently not sure whether multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children is related to the new coronavirus.
Latest situation of the epidemic in various countries
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The number of deaths in the United States of COVID-19 will exceed 100,000 this month
According to data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 15:32 Eastern Time on the 15th, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States was 1432,045, and 86,851 deaths.
Redfield, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said on the 15th that according to the predicted data of 12 different models, the number of deaths from COVID-19 in the United States will exceed 100,000 by June 1.
- Trump says the new coronavirus vaccine may be released before the end of the year
On the 15th local time, US President Trump said at a press conference that the United States may develop a new coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year. On the same day, Trump also announced the appointment of two heads of Operation Warp Speed (a vaccine development program that the Trump administration is launching), namely Monsif Slaui, a former executive of the vaccine department of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, and U.S. four-star Army General Gustav Penner.
In addition, Trump also said that the United States needs to start restarting regardless of whether there is a vaccine or not.
- The American "casino" Las Vegas became the "unemployed capital"
Affected by the epidemic, Las Vegas, known as the American casino, became the "unemployed capital" of the United States. The gambling industry, which was once crowded, has closed down, and hotels and restaurants have also closed down. In front of the parking lot of the luxury casino, people lined up to receive free food.
- New York nurse cried for poor medical management: This is murder!
In New York, USA, where the epidemic is severe, a nurse cried that the patients she cared for did not attract enough attention from the hospital and received proper treatment. "The new coronavirus pneumonia is not the culprit of killing patients. Major medical negligence and poor management are the ones."
Collective infections occurred in many countries
- 6 employees in a slaughterhouse in France tested positive for the new coronavirus
French health department said on the 15th that a group infection occurred in Brittany, western France, and 6 employees in a slaughterhouse tested positive for the new coronavirus. The Brittany Provincial Health Department is currently conducting large-scale testing of 220 employees, and the results of the testing will be found this weekend.
- 31 people in a hospital in Tokyo, Japan were collectively infected with the new coronary pneumonia
According to the Japan Broadcasting Association on the 15th, at the Inoue Hospital in Tokyo, a total of 31 admitted patients and medical staff were successively infected with the new coronary pneumonia. All hospitalized patients who have been confirmed to be infected have been transferred to other hospitals in Tokyo. To prevent the infection from expanding, the hospital has stopped accepting outpatients and other patients.
- Brazil A water supply and drainage company has symptoms of COVID-19
According to the news released by the Water Supply and Drainage Company in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, more than 400 of the company's more than 5,000 employees have developed symptoms of COVID-19, and as of the 14th, 5 workers have died.The company has distributed masks to all employees and also quarantined 200 employees over 50 years old at home.
- Peru Nearly 90% of the tested people in the fruit retail market were confirmed to be
On the 15th local time, Victoria District, Lima, the capital of Peru, issued a notice stating that recently 164 practitioners in a fruit retail market in the district conducted screening for new coronavirus pneumonia, of which 147 tested positive. The district government decided to close the fruit market from the afternoon of the 15th and conduct comprehensive screening and disinfection.
The number of cases related to Itaewon nightclubs in Seoul, South Korea increased to 153
As of 12:00 local time on the 15th, the number of confirmed cases related to Itaewon nightclubs in South Korea has increased to 153. In the early morning of the same day, an employee in charge of the civil affairs of the Seoul Detention Center was diagnosed with the new coronary pneumonia. The Seoul Detention Center has now quarantined the 254 detainees and 23 staff members who have contacted the staff.
An Israeli teacher was diagnosed with COVID-19. 52 teachers and students were quarantined.
On the 15th local time, a teacher in Rehovot, a central Israeli city was diagnosed with COVID-19. After verification, the teacher had contact with 52 teachers and students in the school. These teachers and students have been urgently isolated and the school is closed.
India's largest slum has 84 new confirmed cases
According to Indian media reports, on the 15th local time, the Talawi slum located in Mumbai added 84 new confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia, with the cumulative number of confirmed cases rising to 1,145 and the cumulative deaths of 53.
Many places adjust epidemic prevention and control measures
United States New York State and other four states will reopen from the 26th
Local time On the 15th, New York State Governor Cuomo said that after consultation with the governors, starting from May 26th local time, Delaware , New Jersey , New York State and Connecticut beaches will reopen from.
Como said that after the beach reopens, the abortion will be restricted within 50%, and contact sports such as beach volleyball will be prohibited. Additionally, food and beverage services at the beach will not be open. Areas such as picnic areas and crowded gatherings will still not be open, and visitors must also wear masks.
Spain once again extended the date of non-essential travel restrictions
The Spanish government announced on the 15th local time that it would officially extend the non-essential travel restrictions for third-party countries entering the EU and Schengen regions through the country until June 15th. This restriction will take effect from 0:00 local time on May 16th local time.
The global economy was impacted
U.S. retail industry fell 16.4% month-on-month in April
According to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, due to the epidemic, U.S. retail sales fell 16.4% month-on-month in April, the largest month-on-month decline since data records were recorded in 1992. The month-on-month decline in March was 8.7%.
Germany's GDP shrank by 2.2% in the first quarter
Data released by the German Federal Statistics Bureau on the 15th local time showed that after adjustments to prices, seasons and working days, Germany's GDP fell by 2.2% month-on-month in the first quarter of this year, setting a record for the country's worst performance since the financial crisis from 2008 to 2009.
Italy's GDP is expected to decline by 9.6% in 2020
15, a report released by the Research Center of the Italian Federation of Industrialists predicts that due to the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the country's GDP in 2020 may decline by as much as 9.6%.
Japanese large clothing companies went bankrupt
According to Kyodo News on the 15th, due to the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Japanese clothing giant Rena Co., Ltd. has initiated bankruptcy protection procedures in accordance with the Civil Regeneration Act. It is reported that this is the first time that Japanese listed companies have gone bankrupt this year.
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