up to date! 250 new cases in Italy, 20 new cases in France, the first confirmed case in the Netherlands ... World Health Organization: Global outbreak at critical moment

The number of patients with new crown pneumonia infection continues to rise in many countries. As of 8:00 on the 28th Beijing time, 250 new cases were added within 24 hours in Italy, 20 in France, and 25 in Iran; the first new cases of new pneumonia were confirmed in Northern Ireland and the Netherlands; the number of confirmed cases in Switzerland, Canada, and Croatia It is also increasing.

On the 27th local time, WHO Director-General Tan Desai said in Geneva that outside China is now the biggest concern, and the global epidemic is at a critical moment, and it is recommended that countries take prompt action.

New crown pneumonia infections in Japan total 919

As of 8 am on February 28th local time, a total of 919 new Japanese pneumonia patients had been infected, including 200 infected people in Japan, 705 passengers and flight attendants of the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship, and the Japanese government Fourteen charter flights returned to Japan.

Italian Civil Defence Department: 17 deaths in 650 confirmed cases

In the evening of the 27th local time, Borelli, the head of the Italian Civil Defense Department, stated in the routine epidemic notification that as of 18:00 on the day (11:00 on the 28th Beijing time), there were 650 confirmed cases of new-type coronavirus pneumonia in the country. 250 cases were added during the hour. 17 of them died and 45 were cured. Borelli pointed out that the three most recent deaths came from Lombardy, the region with the worst epidemic, and the deceased were over 80 years old, but the region also had the most cured patients, with a total of 40 cases.

On the same day, the government of Milan, the capital of Lombardy Region, said that it was considering gradually resuming the operation of local museums and other public places, but it may take measures such as controlling pedestrian flow.

In addition, French President Macron visited Naples in southern Italy on the 27th and met with Italian Prime Minister Conte. Macron reiterated that the French-Italian border will not be closed due to the new crown pneumonia epidemic.

270 new cases of new coronal pneumonia confirmed in Iran

Yitong News reported on the evening of the 27th local time that two new cases of newly diagnosed pneumocoronary pneumonia were added in Dizfulle, Khuzestan, Iran, and 11 new cases of new pneumonia were confirmed in Mazandaran Province.

According to the Iranian Student News Agency, the vice-president of Qom Medical University confirmed that the school's two principals and 10 medical staff were diagnosed with patients with new coronary pneumonia, and he emphasized to the media the need to establish a temporary hospital in Qom.

A total of 270 cases have been confirmed in Iran, of which 26 have died.

48 cases of new coronal pneumonia confirmed in Germany

German media reported on the evening of the 27th that Bavaria, Hessen, and Hamburg each had one new case of new pneumonia. One of the patients in Bavaria had contact with an Italian in Germany, and the patient in Hamburg was a medical staff member. Hessen will introduce the patient's situation on the 28th local time.

In the past three days, 32 new cases have been confirmed in Germany. As of the 27th, a total of 48 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Germany.

Twenty new cases of new coronary pneumonia in France

According to French media reports on the evening of February 27 local time, French Minister of Health Olivier Véran said at a press conference held on the same day (27) that as of now, 38 cases of new coronary pneumonia have been confirmed in France, and France is facing This is a "significant increase" in the number of confirmed infections.

A total of 23 new cases of new crown pneumonia confirmed in Malaysia

On the 27th local time, Malaysia added another confirmed case of new crown pneumonia, with a total of 23 cases.

13 new cases of new pneumonia confirmed in Canada

David Williams, chief medical officer of Ontario, Canada, confirmed the morning of the 27th local time that the province had the first confirmed case of a new coronavirus infection. Up to now, there have been 13 cases of New Coronavirus infections diagnosed in Canada.

A total of 7 new cases of new pneumonia confirmed in Iraq

On February 27 local time, according to the Iraqi Ministry of Health, an additional confirmed case of new coronavirus was found in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, and the total number of confirmed cases rose to seven.

Oman adds one more confirmed case of new coronary pneumonia to 6

According to local media reports in Oman, on the evening of February 27 local time, the Ministry of Health of Oman issued two statements, confirming a total of 2 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the country. Both patients are related to travel to Iran, and the Ministry of Health has not disclosed additional information about the two patients.

Earlier, the Ministry of Health of Oman confirmed the first confirmed 2 cases of new coronary pneumonia in the country on the 24th, and the Ministry of Health announced the confirmed 2 again on the 25th. As of now, the total number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Oman is six.

Six new cases of pneumonia confirmed in Switzerland

As of 18:30 on the 27th local time, a total of 6 cases of new crown pneumonia infection have been found in Switzerland. On Thursday (27th), 5 cases were increased in one day. Six patients are located in five different cantons in Switzerland and are now all isolated. Six patients have recently stayed in Italy.

Lebanon Ministry of Health: Lebanon confirmed 3 cases of new pneumonia infection

On the afternoon of Thursday (27th) local time, the Lebanese Ministry of Health announced the diagnosis of a third case of new crown pneumonia infection.

Three new cases of corona pneumonia confirmed in the Austrian capital Vienna

On the 27th local time, according to Austrian media reports, a new case of neonatal pneumonia was newly confirmed in the Austrian capital Vienna, which is the third confirmed case in Austria.

New crown pneumonia diagnosed in Croatia increased to 3 cases

According to the Croatian Civil Defense Agency announced on the 27th local time, Croatia ’s new crown pneumonia patients increased by 2 on the 26th, and a total of 3 people have been confirmed. Another 131 specimens are being submitted for inspection, 107 cases have been processed, no new coronavirus has been detected, and another 24 are pending testing.

In addition, the first cases of new coronary pneumonia were confirmed in the Republic of Northern Macedonia, Northern Ireland, the Netherlands, and Romania.

Northern Ireland confirms first case of new coronary pneumonia

On the evening of the 27th local time, Northern Ireland announced the first confirmed case of new coronary pneumonia. It is understood that the patient had earlier arrived in Dublin from northern Italy and returned to Northern Ireland.

First confirmed case of new coronary pneumonia in the Netherlands

On the evening of the 27th local time, the Dutch Institute of Public Health and Environment under the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports announced that the Netherlands confirmed the first case of new pneumonia on the same day. The patient has recently visited Lombardy, Italy. Isolated for treatment.

Romania's first new crown pneumonia confirmed

On February 26 local time, a man in Romania was diagnosed with a new coronary pneumonia patient.

WHO: Global epidemic at a critical moment

On the 27th local time, WHO Director-General Tan Desai said in Geneva that outside China is now the biggest concern, and the global epidemic is at a critical moment, and it is recommended that countries take prompt action. However, the new crown pneumonia virus is not influenza, and China's national defense epidemic experience shows that as long as correct measures are taken, the epidemic can be controlled. In addition, Belgium, Cambodia, India, Nepal, the Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam have had no new cases reported for more than two weeks, suggesting that positive early measures can indeed curb the spread of the virus, but this does not mean that these countries will not have more Case.

△ World Trade Organization Director Tan Desai

WHO Director-General Tan Desai pointed out that the new crown pneumonia virus is irrespective of borders and races, and has nothing to do with a country's GDP or level of development. The focus is not just on preventing cases from entering, the key is what to do when a case occurs. Every country needs to be prepared to detect cases early, isolate patients, track contacts, provide high-quality clinical care, and prevent outbreaks in hospitals and communities from spreading.

According to a WHO assessment, approximately 30-40 countries around the world are currently at high risk for the spread of new coronary pneumonia. WHO has sent virus detection tools to 57 countries and trained health workers online.

(Source: CCTV News)