WHO: The new coronavirus pneumonia is likely to become a pandemic. On March 9, local time, the WHO held a regular press conference on the new coronavirus epidemic in Geneva. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the current COVID-19 spread in more than 100 cou

The latest data released by the World Health Organization on the 9th showed that the number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia outside China reached 28,674.

WHO Daily epidemic report shows that as of 10:00 Central European Time on the 9th (17:00 Beijing time on the 9th), the number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia outside China increased by 3,949 from the previous day to 28,674; the number of deaths increased by 202 from the previous day to 686.

Globally, the number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia increased by 3,994 from the previous day to 109,578, and the number of deaths increased by 225 from the previous day to 3,809.

WHO: The new coronavirus pneumonia is likely to become a pandemic

On March 9th local time, the WHO held a regular press conference on the new coronavirus epidemic in Geneva. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the current COVID-19 spread in more than 100 countries and regions around the world, with more than 100,000 cases. The threat of COVID-19 becoming a pandemic has become very realistic, but this will be the first pandemic that can be controlled in history and will not be left at the mercy of the virus.

Italy: 1,797 cases increased in one day, and the whole country implemented control

At around 18:00 local time on March 9, local time, Angelo Borrelli, head of the Italian civil defense department and commissioner of the COVID-19 Emergency Committee, said at a press conference on the routine epidemic that there are 7,985 cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in the country, with a total of 724 cured; 97 new deaths, with a total of 463 deaths.

As of now, Italy has a total of 9,172 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 1,797 from the previous day.

html On December 9, in Rome, Italy, people hugged and said goodbye at the train station. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Alberto Linglia)

On the night of the 9th local time, Italian Prime Minister Conte announced that due to the severe COVID-19 epidemic, emergency control measures for personnel flow will be pushed to the entire territory of Italy. Starting from the 10th, cross-regional movement of personnel is prohibited if not working or health needs. Schools across Italy will continue to be suspended until April 3, and sports events and activities will be suspended at the same time.

Iran : A total of 7161 confirmed cases and 70,000 prisoners were allowed to release

As of the 9th local time, Iran added 595 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia and 43 new deaths on the same day. A total of 7,161 confirmed cases and 237 deaths. The Iranian crisis management organization said its head Ismail Najel developed flu symptoms last week and then went to the hospital for a coronavirus test, and the result was positive. His condition improved on the morning of the 9th and he had left the hospital and would be quarantined at home.

The rapid spread of the epidemic has brought Iran into the joint fight against the epidemic. On the 9th, Iranian Army announced that it will prepare to build temporary hospitals nationwide to prevent the spread of the virus. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Navy has also cooperated with the Keelan Medical University to build a temporary hospital with 80 isolation beds in Rasht City, which can be expanded to 127 beds in the future.

html On December 9, a firefighter disinfected the bus in Tehran , the capital of Iran. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Ahmed Harabisas)

is affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Iranian judicial director Ibrahim Laisi said at the High Judicial Committee on Monday that 70,000 eligible prisoners have been approved for temporary release. He said prisoners with underlying illnesses will be given priority release.

Iranian Road Transport Organization said that due to the spread of the new crown epidemic, the use of public transportation has dropped by 30% in the past 18 days. Relevant departments have asked people to minimize travel, or even not.

According to the Iranian Fars News Agency No. 9, the office of Iran's Supreme Leader issued a statement saying that due to the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei will cancel its New Year's speech to avoid gathering and increasing the risk of virus transmission. The Iranian supreme leader delivered a New Year's speech on the first day of the New Year in Nowruz, which is often considered one of the most important speeches of the year.

South Korea: A total of 7478 confirmed cases and the number of new cases has gradually decreased

According to the South Korean health department, as of 16:00 local time on the 9th, South Korea has a total of 7478 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 51 deaths. From 0:00 to 16:00 on the 9th, South Korea reported a total of 96 new confirmed infections, and the number of new confirmed cases further decreased.

htmlOn December 9, in Daegu, South Korea, South Korea, South Korean Army officers and soldiers disinfected an apartment with clustered infections. Xinhua News Agency /News News Agency

"Supreme Princess" docked at the port of call Trump : 546 confirmed cases in the United States

On the morning of the 9th local time, US President Trump posted on social media to express his views on the current COVID-19 epidemic in the United States. The article stated that there are currently 546 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, including 22 deaths. According to local media in the United States, at least eight states have declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak of the epidemic.

On March 9th local time, the "Supreme Princess" cruise ship ended its several days of sea drifting and docked in the Pier 22, California, , Oakland Port Pier 22, USA. According to a notice from the California Office of Emergency Affairs, passengers may disembark for 2 to 3 days. The Supreme Princess will leave Oakland Harbor after passengers disembark and stay outside California. 1111 crew members will be quarantined on board.

U.S. Vice President Pence said at the White House COVID-19 briefing on the 9th that the 25 children on the ship were "all healthy". The 21 people diagnosed with COVID-19 are "under proper isolation."

htmlOn December 8, the "Supreme Princess" cruise ship appeared in the waters near San Francisco, USA. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Jianguo)

Due to factors such as crude oil price war and the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the US stock market closed down on the 9th with a plunge. Among them, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down more than 2,000 points, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 7.9% and 7.2% respectively.

Japan: 505 confirmed cases in China and plans to designate the response to the epidemic as a "historic emergency"

According to the Japan Broadcasting Association, as of 8:30 pm local time on the 9th, there were 505 people infected with the new coronavirus in Japan, and there were 14 confirmed cases returning from chartered flights. On the 9th, one infected person was confirmed to die in , Kanagawa Prefecture, and Tokyo respectively. The current death toll in Japan is 9.

The Japanese government basically decided on the 9th that regarding the response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, it is planned to designate it as a "historic emergency" through a cabinet meeting as soon as 10th.

The number of confirmed cases in many European countries has risen. Germany, France, Spain and other countries have exceeded 1,000 confirmed cases

France: The cumulative number of confirmed cases is 1,412, an increase of 286 from the previous day, and a total of 25 deaths. French Minister of Culture Frank List was diagnosed with COVID-19.

Germany: A total of 1,139 confirmed cases. According to Deutsche News Agency, there have been two deaths from the new coronavirus pneumonia in Germany, which is the first time in Germany.

Spain: A total of 1,046 confirmed cases and 26 deaths. School closures were announced in some Spanish cities for 15 days.

Swiss : Switzerland and Liechtenstein have confirmed a total of 312 cases of COVID-19, 2 deaths and 3 cured.

Netherlands : A total of 321 confirmed cases, of which 134 were infected overseas.

UK: From March 8 to March 9, 46 new confirmed cases of new coronavirus infection were added, reaching 319, and the total number of deaths rose to 5. On Wednesday, the UK will hold its third emergency meeting of the "Cobra" cabinet on the spread of the new coronavirus to discuss the outbreak.

Sweden : A total of 260 confirmed cases. On the 9th, the deputy governor of the Swedish Central Bank was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia.

Norway: A total of 192 confirmed cases.

Greece : A total of 84 confirmed cases. Affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the first female president in Greek history canceled the inauguration ceremony. The Greek Olympic Committee announced on March 9 that the torch collection ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics will still be held in the ancient town of Olympia on March 12, but the arrangement for on-site witness of the audience was cancelled. This will be the first time since 1984.

Portugal: A total of 31 confirmed cases. The website of the Portuguese Presidential Palace issued a statement on the 8th that the country's President De Sousa will voluntarily undergo two weeks of isolation due to the confirmed patients of COVID-19 in the school where the students they have met, and cancel all original official activities.

The first confirmed case of new coronavirus pneumonia in many countries

htmlOn March 9, the first confirmed case of new coronavirus pneumonia in Brunei is a 53-year-old male citizen of Brunei.

On the afternoon of March 9th local time, two cases of new coronary pneumonia were confirmed in Cyprus.

On March 9th local time, the Albanian Ministry of Health announced that the country had the first confirmed case of COVID-19. The confirmed patient is a father and son, and recently traveled to Florence, Italy.

WHO: China's experience proves that the new coronavirus can be contained

WHO said that China's experience proves that the new coronavirus can be contained, and most infected people can recover, and 70% of China's cases have recovered and have been discharged from the hospital. Tedros said it was only a matter of time before it could be curbed even if the coronavirus was declared a pandemic and called on countries to do their best to win the battle.

At present, China, Azerbaijan , South Korea, Saudi Arabia and other countries have donated to the WHO, and the WHO has raised nearly 300 million US dollars to fight the new coronavirus. The WHO has delivered personal protective equipment to 57 countries and regions, and will deliver personal protective equipment to 28 countries and regions in the future, and plans to deliver laboratory supplies to 120 countries and regions.

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