China News Service, April 8 (Xinhua) According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, there are more than 1.42 million confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia worldwide, with a cumulative death of more than 81,000 cases, and nearly 400,000 confirmed cases in the U.S. The number of cases exceeds Italy. France became the fifth country in the world with more than 100,000 diagnoses. British Prime Minister Johnson is still in the intensive care unit, but the situation is stable.
On April 6, local time, a supermarket in the Chinese community of Flushing, New York, has been nailed to the door with wooden boards. China News Agency reporter Liao Panshe
New York State confirmed cases exceed Italy
Infection of a crew member of a US military medical ship
According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University, as of 7:11 a.m. Beijing time on April 8, there were more than 396,000 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the United States and more than 12,000 deaths.
New York State Governor Como said on the 7th that 731 people died of New Coronary Pneumonia on the 6th. This is the highest number of single-day deaths recorded since the outbreak in New York State. At present, there are more than 138,000 people infected with New Coronavirus in New York State, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases exceeds that of Italy.
In addition, according to a statement from the US Navy on the 7th, a crew member of the Navy's "Consolation" medical ship tested positive for the new coronavirus. The crew is currently quarantined. This medical ship has been designated to accept patients with new coronary pneumonia in New York City.
Data map: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
British Prime Minister is in stable condition
The first batch of patients was admitted to the "Square Cabin Hospital" in London
According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on the 7th, a spokesman for the British Prime Minister said that after the Prime Minister Boris Johnson was transferred to the intensive care unit due to the deterioration of his condition on the evening of the 6th, the current situation is stable and his mental condition is good. Allegedly, Johnson is undergoing "standard" oxygen therapy and can breathe without any other help.
At the same time, the "Square Cabin Hospital" in Nightingale, London, the United Kingdom has started to accept patients on the 7th. A hospital spokesman said, "The first batch of patients has been admitted to the National Nightingale Medical Centre in London as planned. Other hospitals in London also have the treatment capacity to supplement the care provided by the London Nightingale Hospital."
According to the website of the British Ministry of Health and Social Security, as of 9:00 a.m. local time on the 7th, there have been 55,242 confirmed cases of British New Coronary Pneumonia; as of 5:00 p.m. local time, the cumulative number of deaths has reached 6,159.
On April 4, local time, a military A400M transport aircraft was waiting to load patients with new coronary pneumonia from Orly Airport in Paris to a hospital outside the Paris area.
French confirmed cases exceed 100,000
Many European countries plan to relax epidemic prevention control
In France, the number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia exceeded 100,000 on the 7th local time, making it the fifth country in the world with more than 100,000 diagnosed patients. On the same day, France ’s new coronary pneumonia deaths exceeded 10,000, making it the fourth country in the world with more than 10,000 deaths.
The Italian Civil Protection Department released data on the 7th that as of 18:00 on that day, Italy had accumulated 135,586 confirmed cases of new crowns, an increase of 3,039 cases from the previous day, and the number of new cases showed a decreasing trend.
The head of the Italian Civil Protection Department Borelli said at a regular press conference that the recent data showed that the trend of decreasing newly diagnosed cases was confirmed once again, and the number of cured patients continued to rise.
In Germany, in order to grasp and analyze the data such as the location and speed of epidemic transmission, the disease control agency Robert Koch Institute launched a mobile APP application on the 7th to encourage the public to install and use on a voluntary basis. According to the German "Times Online" report, as of 21:38 on the evening of the 7th, a total of 106,573 people were diagnosed in Germany and 1922 people died.
It is worth noting that when the epidemic spread, many European countries have introduced varying degrees of anti-epidemic measures to curb the spread of the virus. But recently, some countries plan to relax restrictions. Austria and Denmark have taken the lead in saying that they will begin to relax some control measures next week, but they will still require people to maintain social distance. Norwegian Prime Minister Solberg also said on the 7th that it will "gradually" relax restrictions.
On April 4, local time, there are few vehicles near a transportation hub in Tokyo. China News Service reporter Lu Shaowei
7 places in Japan formally entered a state of emergency
Indonesian capital implements "large-scale social restrictions"
In response to the epidemic, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued an "Emergency Declaration" to 7 prefectures in Tokyo, Osaka, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Hyogo, and Fukuoka on the 7th, which lasted until May 6. The declaration has officially entered into force today.
On the same day, the Japanese cabinet meeting also finalized an emergency economic response of 108.2 trillion yen (approximately RMB 7 trillion) to alleviate the economic impact of the epidemic. According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) report, a total of 361 new cases of new pneumonia were newly diagnosed in Japan on the 7th. At present, the cumulative number of confirmed cases has increased to 4,460.
On the 7th, the Indonesian government reported that there were 247 newly confirmed cases in the country, and a total of 2,738 cases were diagnosed. In response to the epidemic, the capital Jakarta Special Zone will enter a "large-scale social restriction" state from the 7th. It will close all religious sites, and transportation services will be restricted. The public may not carry out political, sports, entertainment, academic and cultural gathering activities.
Data map: Indonesian resort Bali.
African anti-epidemic is valued
Many countries in the Middle East strengthen prevention and control
The latest data released by the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention on the 7th show that 52 countries have experienced new coronary pneumonia epidemics, with a total of 10,000 confirmed cases. Experts warn that considering Africa's testing capabilities and medical conditions, the current figures are likely to be just the tip of the iceberg. UN Secretary General Guterres called on the international community to make Africa a "top priority" in the fight against epidemics.
In the Middle East, in order to prevent the spread of the epidemic, many countries have escalated their prevention and control measures. On the 7th, Dubai announced that it will continue to strictly control residents going out at least until April 18. Iraq and Saudi Arabia also announced the implementation of similar measures on the 7th. The Kuwaiti government announced an extension of the country's curfew by 2 hours, effective from the 6th. (Finish)