Spread of infection Iran Italy Measures and response involving neighboring countries February 26 19:37
The new type of coronavirus, which began to spread in China, is spreading not only in Asia but also throughout the Middle East and Europe. Among them, Iran and Italy have been confirmed one after another, and surrounding countries have been involved in measures and responses.
According to NHK's summary, 38 countries and regions were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus outside of China and Japan, bringing the total to 2,186.
Less than a week after the first case was confirmed on the 20th of this month in Iran, 139 people were killed, 19 of whom died, and Muslims in some areas. In addition to taking measures to prohibit group worship, measures have been taken to prevent infection caused by people gathering, such as by closing schools.
However, Iraq and Kuwait have banned entry, Turkey and Pakistan have restricted access at the border with Iran, and UAE has been banned from the United Arab Emirates. The Federal Republic, Oman and Tajikistan have halted air flights between Iran and are strengthening their border measures.
In Italy, on the other hand, the outbreak has spread to 322 people, of whom 10 have died.
The infection has spread to neighboring countries, and people living in northern Italy have been confirmed in countries such as France, Switzerland, and Croatia.
Lombardy and Veneto in the northern parts of the country, where infections are growing, have resulted in a total of eleven municipalities banning inhabitants and effectively blocking towns.
However, concerns have been growing over the spread of cross-border transmission in Europe, as the Italian government agreed with neighboring countries not to close the border