China News Service, March 31. According to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, the number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in the world has exceeded 780,000, with a cumulative death of more than 37,000. Among them, more than 160,000 confirmed cases in the United States. The multi-national defense epidemic policy was further tightened, and Italy extended the blockade measures. WHO Director-General Tan Desai said that he has seen signs of a global response to the new crown pneumonia threat and the world is uniting.
Data map: Tan Desai, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Photo by China Press Agency Peng Dawei
WHO Director-General: Global is uniting to tackle new crown pneumonia threat
So far, 203 countries and regions worldwide have reported confirmed cases. On the 30th local time, Tan Desai said that he has seen signs of a global response to the threat of new pneumonia, and the commitment of the G20 countries to improve and equitable supply of basic products shows that the world is uniting.
The head of the WHO health emergency project Michael Ryan also said that many countries have adopted blockade measures, but after the blockade, the virus will not disappear automatically, and further public health measures are needed to contain the virus. Maria van Kokhov, technical director of the WHO health emergency project, said that the short time window brought by the blockade measures should be properly used to detect and isolate contacts and establish a system for actively searching for viruses.
More than 160,000 cases diagnosed in the United States
Governor of New York: health system may be overwhelmed
According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University, as of 6:39 on March 31, Beijing time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the United States reached 161,807, and the death toll increased to 2,978.
Nationally, the epicenter of the epidemic New York State Governor Cuomo said on the 30th local time that the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the state reached 66,497 and the cumulative number of deaths reached 1,218; currently more than 9,500 confirmed cases are hospitalized for treatment, including intensive care 2352 cases. Como has repeatedly warned that the threat of New York's new crown virus could overwhelm the state's healthcare system.
On March 28 local time, people in the San Francisco Bay Area stood in long queues outside the Costco supermarket in Foster City, waiting to buy supplies. Photo by Liu Guanguan of China News Agency
Italy confirmed 100,000 will extend the blockade
According to data from the Italian Civil Defense Department, as of 18:00 on the 30th local time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Italy has increased to 101,739, and the cumulative number of deaths has reached 11,591. Compared with 18:00 on March 29, 4,050 new cases were confirmed, the smallest number of new cases since March 17. The Ministry of Health has accepted the government's scientific committee's recommendation to extend the current blockade until at least April 12.
Spain suspends all non-essential business activities nationwide
According to the Spanish Ministry of Health's report on the 30th, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Spain has reached 85,195, making it the third-largest country in the world after the United States and Italy. Fernando Simon, the official spokesman of the Spanish Ministry of Health, did not attend the press conference on the day because of symptoms of new coronary pneumonia. His previous test results for the new coronavirus were positive and he is waiting for the second test result.
In order to curb the spread of the epidemic, Spain has upgraded its "epidemic" measures since the 30th, suspending all non-essential commercial activities across the country. From March 30 to April 9, all non-core industry workers must stay at home and not go out to work. The move aims to further control population movements to reduce the number of new infections and prevent the collapse of the medical system.
In Madrid, Spain, members of the Military Emergency Team (UME) shake their fists and wave their arms in front of the windows of a room in the process of full disinfection in Appañide, a suburb of Getafe.
British and French cases continue to rise
As of March 30, local time, the number of confirmed cases in France has increased to 44,450, an increase of 4,276 from the previous day. The number of deaths increased to 3024. Of the confirmed cases, 20,946 are currently hospitalized, 5,056 are in intensive care, and 7,923 are cured and discharged.
According to the British Ministry of Health and Social Security, as of 9 am local time on March 30, 22,141 people in the UK have been diagnosed with the infection. As of 17:00 on the 29th, 1,408 people had died. On the same day, the British Ministry of Health issued a reminder again, saying "must not" to meet with people other than the family members, whether other relatives or friends. The Ministry of Health also advises people to stay in touch by phone, text message or video call.
Affected by the epidemic, the German economy may shrink by 5.4% in 2020
According to statistics from the German Robert Koch Institute, the number of confirmed cases in Germany has increased to 57,298, and 455 deaths have occurred. German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman said on the 30th that Merkel's third new crown virus test is still negative, and Merkel will still work from home in the next few days to perform the duties of the Chancellor.
On the same day, the German Economic Advisory Board issued an assessment report. Affected by the epidemic, the German economy is likely to shrink by 5.4% in 2020, and it is expected that it will bottom out in 2021.
On March 30 local time, all citizens of Moscow have begun self-isolation at home regardless of age. Photo by China News Agency reporter Wang Xiujun
Russia's new cases hit a single day
Many states issue "home order"
Russia ’s new crown virus epidemic prevention and control headquarters said on the 30th that in the past day and night, Russia has added 302 new crown virus infections, and the cumulative number of infections has reached 1,836. It is reported that this is the first time that the number of new cases in Russia exceeded 300 in a single day.
Following Moscow, more than a dozen federal entities including St. Petersburg, Ryazan Oblast, Murmansk Oblast, Ulyanovsk Oblast, and Republic of Tatarstan issued regulations on the same day, requiring people in their jurisdictions to segregate themselves regardless of age.
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for inspections of Russian citizens who have returned to China in the past two weeks or are about to return from a severely affected country. In addition, he requested that more new coronavirus diagnostic centers be established in various places and ensure that the newly developed new coronavirus detection kits in Russia or abroad can quickly pass the registration of relevant departments in Russia.
Nearly 2,000 diagnosed in Japan
Analysts: Tokyo may rise
The Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) reports that as of 23:00 local time on the 30th, there were 1965 confirmed infections in Japan, of which 59 died.
Tokyo is the hardest hit area in Japan. The governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, recently urged residents not to go to bars, performance venues and other places to avoid the spread of immunity. Government medical experts urged the Japanese government to consider promulgating a state of emergency.
The Tokyo stock market fell by 1.57% on the 30th due to rising concerns about Tokyo ’s closure. Analysts predict that the possibility of a blockade of Tokyo's urban area is rising. If Tokyo is closed for a month, it will cost the Japanese economy about 5.1 trillion yen (47 billion U.S. dollars), or nearly 1% of GDP.
Local time March 22, 2020, the cherry blossoms in Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan, attract many tourists to stroll and picnic in the cherry blossom forest.
Indonesia may "overweight" for epidemic prevention
Laos closes borders, Thailand "seals island" in Phuket
Indonesian Ministry of Health officials said on the 30th that Indonesia has added 129 confirmed cases and a total of 1,414 confirmed cases. Reuters said that Indonesia accounted for nearly half of all deaths in Southeast Asia, with nearly one-fifth of the confirmed cases. Currently, the Indonesian capital Jakarta has declared a state of emergency and closed schools and public entertainment venues. Indonesian President Joko said on the 30th that it may further restrict people's travel.
On the 29th local time, Lao Prime Minister Thong Lun signed an order to close all entry and exit ports in the country from March 30 to April 19, and at the same time implement national quarantine. In addition, the government has ordered that people from all walks of life, including foreigners in Laos, are not allowed to leave their homes for unnecessary purposes.
Thailand ’s famous tourist resort, Phuket Province, announced on the 30th that from now until April 30, all land and water traffic to and from Phuket is blocked. Air traffic will be closed on April 10. Earlier, in order to prevent and control the epidemic, Phuket has closed beaches throughout the country.
Affected by the outbreak of Dubai Expo planned to postpone for one year
On the 30th local time, the Dubai World Expo Steering Committee issued a statement saying that due to the spread of the epidemic globally, the Dubai World Expo 2020 would consider postponing it for one year, and the final decision would be made at the meeting of the members of the International Exhibition Bureau. It is reported that this event was originally scheduled to open in Dubai, UAE on October 20, 2020.
Reem Al Hashimy, Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai said: "Many countries have been severely affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic, so they believe it is necessary to postpone the opening of Expo 2020 Dubai for one year so that they can overcome this challenge." (End )