Chinanews.com, April 3rd. According to the real-time statistics of Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 6:21 on the 3rd, Beijing time, the number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia worldwide has exceeded 1 million, and the number of deaths has exceeded 52,000 . Anti-epidemic measures have been strengthened in many countries. The Japanese House of Representatives and the Philippine Ministry of Health have issued mandatory masks. The German disease control agencies have also changed their recommendations to the public to wear masks.

U.S. launches defense production law

Trump's second test result is negative

According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 6:21 Beijing time, there were 242,182 confirmed cases in the United States and 5,850 deaths. The outbreak in New York State continued to worsen, with 92,506 confirmed cases and a total of 51,809 in New York City.

New York State is the worst affected state in the United States. The picture shows that the Oculus, the transportation hub of the New York World Trade Center, has very few people.

New York Mayor Bai Sihao urged New York City people to cover their noses and noses in public and continue to maintain a social distance of 1.8 meters; use scarves to cover; and leave medical masks and other materials for medical staff.

The White House issued a statement on the 2nd, saying that Trump has ordered the full implementation of defense production law, further ensuring that US manufacturers can start production of ventilator. Affected by the epidemic, the 2020 Democratic National Convention will be postponed for one month to August 17.

In addition, the White House doctor said on the 2nd that Trump was tested again for the new crown virus and the result was negative.

Over 110,000 confirmed cases in Spain

10,000 medical staff infected in Italy

According to the website of the Spanish Ministry of Health, Spain has more than 110,000 confirmed cases and more than 10,000 deaths. Since Spain implemented the "cities closure" measures to combat the epidemic in mid-March, the country has cut nearly 900,000 jobs.

On March 23, local time, the Milan International Exhibition Center in Italy is a temporary hospital under reconstruction.

According to data from the Italian Civil Defense Department on the 2nd, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Italy increased to 115,242, and the cumulative number of deaths reached 13,915. Italy's National Confederation of Physicians said that about 10,000 medical staff had been infected in the country and 69 doctors had died.

Johnson's 7-day quarantine period will expire

73 paramedics infected at a London hospital

A total of 33,718 confirmed cases and 2921 deaths occurred in the UK. A 73 hospital staff member in a London hospital tested positive for the new crown virus, resulting in self-isolation of 318 employees, some of whom already had symptoms.

At present, British Prime Minister Johnson still has symptoms of illness, and the 7-day quarantine period is about to expire. On the 1st, Johnson posted a video on social media saying that the UK needs to "significantly improve" the detection of the new crown virus.

Faced with a severe epidemic, under the British government's "social alienation" ban, London's world-famous landmarks and places are hard to find, showing a rare "empty city" scene. The picture shows Trafalgar Square in central London looks extremely empty. Photo by Zhang Ping, China News Agency

German authority for disease control advises people to wear masks

Nearly 60,000 confirmed cases in France

The number of confirmed cases in Germany has increased to 73,522, of which 872 have died. The Robert Koch Institute of the country's federal disease control agency previously only recommended that medical personnel and patients with respiratory diseases wear masks. On the official website on the 2nd, he pointed out that "even people who do not have symptoms of new coronary lung inflammation should also Wear a mask in public. "

The data released by the French public health department on the 2nd showed that the cumulative number of confirmed cases in France rose to 59,105, an increase of 2,116 from the previous day. A total of at least 844 elderly deaths in nursing homes across France have been linked to the coronavirus.

On April 1, local time, medical staff placed patients with neocrown pneumonia on a medical TGV high-speed train at the Gare dAusterlitz train station in Paris, France.

Putin announces paid vacation in Russia until end of April

Gymnastics team head coach tests positive for new crown

Russia has accumulated 3,548 new crown virus infections. Russian President Putin issued a televised speech on the 2nd, announcing that in order to combat the new crown pneumonia, paid vacations in Russia will be extended to April 30.

On the 2nd, the head coach of the Russian gymnastics team Andrei Rodionenko and a gymnast tested positive for the new crown virus. The Russian Ministry of Sports subsequently issued a statement that the training base where the gymnastics team and synchronized swimming team are located has been closed and thoroughly disinfected. The athletes at the base have stopped training and are medically isolated.

Iranian parliamentary speaker infected with new crown virus

Israeli Prime Minister voluntarily segregates again

Iran's Ministry of Health spokesman Jahanpur said on the 2nd that a total of 50,468 confirmed cases and 3,136 deaths had occurred in Iran. Iranian parliament leader Ali Larijani has tested positive for the new crown virus and is now in quarantine.

Local time March 26, Tehran International Exhibition Center, Iran, soldiers walking between the beds of the newly built medical center.

The cumulative number of confirmed cases in Israel is 6,360, with a total of 33 deaths. After Health Minister Lizman was diagnosed with new crown pneumonia, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his willingness to re-isolate.

Turkey reported a total of 18,135 confirmed cases and 356 deaths on the 2nd. The number of deaths continues to climb, reaching a single-day high for 5 consecutive days.

Japan's House of Representatives strengthens epidemic prevention measures

South Korea "zero tolerance" violates quarantine

As of 11:00 pm local time, a total of 2769 cases have been confirmed in Japan. The Japanese House of Representatives has required all members of the parliament to wear masks since April 2nd, in addition to hand disinfection at the entrances.

As of 0:00 on the 2nd local time, a total of 9,976 confirmed cases were reported in South Korea. The South Korean government said on the same day that measures were taken to refuse entry to eight foreigners who did not comply with the isolation policy.

Thailand announces national curfew

Malaysia welcomes 'critical two weeks' in epidemic prevention

The Thai Ministry of Health announced on the 2nd that a total of 1875 confirmed cases and 15 deaths were reported. This is the sixth consecutive day that Thailand has reported more than 100 new confirmed cases since March 28. Prime Minister Bayu announced on the 2nd that a national curfew will be implemented from April 3 onwards from 10pm to 4am the next day until the epidemic situation improves.

On March 24th local time, due to a new coronavirus, Wat Pho, a famous tourist attraction in Bangkok, Thailand, was empty.

The number of confirmed cases in Malaysia exceeded 3,000 on April 2. Malaysian Ministry of Health Director Noor described the first two weeks of April at the press conference as the "critical two weeks" of epidemic prevention and control.

The outbreak data reported by the Philippine Ministry of Health on the 2nd showed that the country has accumulated a total of 2,633 confirmed cases. On the same day, the Philippine government issued an order requiring all residents of Luzon, where the capital Manila is located, to wear masks. (Finish)