Chinanews.com, March 11. The latest report from WHO shows that as of 10:00 on the 10th of central European time (17:00 on the 10th of Beijing time), the number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia outside China reached 32,778, and 872 died. With the spread of the epidemic worldwide, the number of confirmed cases in Italy has broken through 10,000. In addition, officials from many countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Iran, have "recruited".

On February 15, local time, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tan Desai attended the 56th Munich Security Conference and delivered a speech. Photo by China Press Agency Peng Dawei

WHO: More than 30,000 cases outside China

On March 10 local time, WHO released the latest daily report on the status of new coronary pneumonia. As of 10 am Central European Time on March 10th (17:00 Beijing time on the 10th), a total of 32,778 cases were confirmed in 109 countries / territories / regions outside China (4105 new cases), and a total of 872 deaths (186 new cases) . Among them, confirmed cases were reported for the first time in five countries and regions, including Panama, Brunei and Cyprus.

In the report, WHO reiterated that during the outbreak, it was appropriate for countries and regions to restrict the movement of people in a timely manner.

In addition, WHO, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and UNICEF have issued new guidelines to advise countries on how to ensure the safety of schools and students, including choosing distance learning, cleaning teaching buildings on time, and providing sanitary supplies. Wait.

UK Health Minister confirms infection

Officials from many countries have "recruited"

As the epidemic spread, government officials in many countries announced their diagnosis.

On the 10th local time, British Health Minister Nadine Dorries was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia and has been isolated at home. It is understood that she had met with hundreds of people in Parliament in the past week and attended the reception with British Prime Minister Johnson at 10 Downing Street.

On the 10th, the commander-in-chief of the Polish Armed Forces, Jaroslaw Mika, tested positive for the new crown virus and was diagnosed with new crown pneumonia. He is being treated in isolation at a hospital in Warsaw.

French Minister of Culture Rest was tested on the 9th local time and confirmed to be infected with the new crown virus. Many members and staff of the French National Assembly have been diagnosed. One of them is seriously ill and is being treated in a hospital.

Earlier, more than 20 members of parliament in Iran also announced their diagnosis.

In addition, the Speaker of the European Parliament, who has traveled to Italy, announced on the 10th that he would isolate himself.

Senator Ted Cruz of the United States Congress and Rep. Paul Gosal are also in self-isolation because of contact with confirmed patients.

Empty road from Milan, Italy to Linate Airport.

Over 10,000 confirmed cases in Italy

Lombardy Controlled or Upgraded

As of now, 10,149 cases have been confirmed in Italy, an increase of 977 cases from the previous day.

At 18:00 local time on March 10th, Angelo Borelli, the head of the Italian Civil Defense Department and Commissioner of the New Crown Virus Emergency Committee, said that there were 8,514 cases in Italy, of which 877 were critically ill patients; a total of 1,004 were cured; There were 168 deaths and 631 deaths.

Following the closure of the city across the country, on the 10th, Lombardy, the region with the worst epidemic situation in Italy, is considering further upgrading of control measures. Health officials revealed that they are studying upgrade control measures to implement a comprehensive "blockade" in the next 15 days.

It is reported that the plan includes closing all stores and offices except pharmacies and supermarkets that provide basic services. Most public transportation will also be suspended.

Over 800 confirmed cases in the U.S.

Supreme Princess passengers disembark

As of the evening of the 10th Eastern Time, the number of confirmed cases in the United States has reached 849, including 29 deaths. The outbreak spread to 36 states and Washington, DC. The United Nations headquarters in New York State has been closed to the public, with 173 confirmed cases in the state.

In addition, on the 10th local time, they docked on the "Ultimate Princess" in the Port of Oakland, USA, and more than 400 passengers have been disembarked for isolation or treatment, including two passengers who have been diagnosed before. More passengers are expected to disembark on the 11th.

However, according to USA Today reports, some passengers on board said they have not received any written notice of their disembarkation time or place of quarantine.

On March 9, local time, the "Extreme Princess" cruise ship crossed the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Photo by Liu Guanguan of China News Agency

The Supreme Princess contains more than 3,500 people from 54 countries and regions. Currently, 21 people on the cruise ship have tested positive, including 19 crew members who will continue to be treated on board. According to the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, there were 11 Chinese crew members and 9 Chinese passengers on board.

Contagious infection reappears in South Korea

Government: Epidemic slows but prevention cannot be delayed

South Korea ’s Central Epidemic Prevention Countermeasures Headquarters reported on the 10th that as of 00:00 that day, South Korea had 131 new confirmed cases compared with 00:00 the day before, and a total of 7,513 confirmed cases.

On the 10th, a contagious infection reappeared in a call center in Seoul, South Korea, and 64 people were diagnosed. Considering that there are still many people in the building that have not been tested, and that the confirmed patients are scattered, it is expected that the confirmed cases will further increase. This gathering event has aroused great domestic attention in Korea.

South Korea ’s Gwanghwamun Plaza has set up a notice board calling for “stop the rally”. Photo by China Press Agency

At the same time, South Korean President Moon Jae-in heard a report on the prevention and control of the epidemic on the afternoon of the 10th to check the epidemic prevention status. He said that government departments must make every effort to curb the epidemic and strictly prevent small-scale collective infections in dense spaces such as nursing homes.

Yin Taihao, head of the epidemic prevention department of the Central Accident Management Headquarters of South Korea, said at a regular press conference that the epidemic situation is currently converging, but confirmed cases continue to appear, and we must not relax our vigilance.

581 confirmed cases in Japan

High-priced resale masks or sentencing

According to the Japan Broadcasting Association, according to data reported by local autonomous organizations and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare across Japan, as of 11:00 pm local time, the number of infected people in Japan reached 567, plus 14 confirmed cases of returning to charter flights. Japan A total of 581 people were infected and 12 died.

At 5 pm local time on the 10th, the Japanese government determined the second round of emergency countermeasures against the epidemic, including the prohibition of reselling masks at high prices since the 15th, and violations will result in fines and imprisonment.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that Japan is still in an important period to prevent the rapid spread of the epidemic, and will continue to require the nation to suspend large-scale events in the next 10 days or so.

European epidemic tightens

Spanish cases surge

As of 19:00 local time on March 10th, the number of confirmed cases in Spain reached 1,650, second only to Italy, ranking second in Europe, and the capital Madrid had a severe epidemic. In response, the Spanish government announced that it would take measures to suspend school classes in severely affected areas and cancel large-scale events with more than a thousand people.

On the 10th, the number of confirmed patients in Germany reached 1,524, and the epidemic has spread to all 16 federal states.

On March 2, local time, the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, continued to be closed due to the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Louvre staff were worried that the epidemic would continue to refuse to work. The Louvre was closed all day for the same reason on the 1st. Photo by Li Yang, China News Agency

The cumulative number of confirmed cases in France has also reached 1,784. French President Macron delivered a national television speech at the Presidential Palace on the evening of 10th, stressing that the EU will work together to deal with the spread of the new coronavirus.

European Commission President Von Delane has stated that the EU will establish a new crown epidemic response investment fund of 25 billion euros (about 195 billion yuan).