China News Service, March 25. According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 5:40 on March 25, Beijing time, the total number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in the world has exceeded 410,000 and the cumulative deaths have exceeded 18,000. .

Among them, the United States has over 10,000 new cases per day. Italy and Spain each have more than 5,000 new confirmed cases. Spain urgently requested international assistance from NATO. Countries such as the United Kingdom and India have increased their levels of prevention and control.

On March 21st local time, a pedestrian in New York's Times Square was heavily protected. Photo by Liao Pan of China News Agency

U.S .: 50,000 Harvard University President infections confirmed

According to data from Johns Hopkins University, as of 5:40 am on the 25th, Beijing time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the United States reached 53,268, with a total of 703 deaths.

On the 24th, Harvard University President Lawrence Barco announced that he and his wife were both diagnosed with new crown pneumonia. On the same day, the first death of a teenager under the age of 18 occurred in the United States.

At present, New York State is the most severely affected area in the United States. White House officials responsible for responding to the outbreak suggested that people leaving New York should be quarantined for 14 days to avoid the virus.

Affected by the expectation that the United States will reach an agreement on the economic stimulus plan, on the 24th, Eastern time, US stocks ushered in a retaliatory rebound. The three major stock indexes continued to rise after opening higher. The Dow rose over 11% to 20,000 points, and the S & P 500 rose more than 9%. Apple rose more than 10% and returned to the trillion dollar market cap.

On March 12, local time, the empty Vittorio Emanuele II shopping center in the center of Milan, Italy.

Italy: 70,000 confirmed cases

On the 24th, Italy added 5,249 new cases of confirmed new pneumonia and 743 new deaths. Up to now, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in Italy is 69,176, and the total number of deaths has been 6,820.

The Italian Cabinet passed the new epidemic prevention and control decree on the afternoon of the 24th local time. On the basis of the integration of the previous prevention and control decree, it has significantly increased the punishment for violations of control measures, with a maximum fine of 3,000 euros.

The national emergency in Italy will continue until July 31. Italian Prime Minister Conte said he is confident of ending the state of emergency before then.

More than 6,000 new emergency cases in Spain

According to the latest data from the Spanish Ministry of Health on the 24th, the number of newly diagnosed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the country in a single day reached 6,584, with a cumulative total of 39,673; and a total of 2,696 deaths.

On the 24th, Spain urgently requested international assistance from NATO. Among the requirements submitted by the Spanish Ministry of Defense include 1.5 million surgical masks, 500,000 rapid virus test reagents, and 450,000 respirators.

Spanish patient enters the cabin hospital of the Madrid Convention and Exhibition Center.

France: "restriction order" or extension

As of 19:00 local time on 24th, 2446 new cases of new coronary pneumonia were confirmed in France, and 240 new cases of new coronary pneumonia died. A total of 22,302 confirmed cases and 1,100 deaths have occurred in the country.

An expert member of the French Ministry of Health assessed that it is proposed to extend the currently implemented "restriction order" from 15 days to 6 weeks. The Committee of Experts also recommended further strengthening the enforcement of the "restriction orders", restricting non-essential industry personnel from going to work, and generally implementing a curfew.

United Kingdom: "Flat Cabin Hospital" to be established in London

As of 9:00 a.m. on March 24, local time, there were 1,427 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia and 87 new deaths in the UK. The country's cumulative number of confirmed cases has risen to 8,077, with a total of 422 deaths.

On the afternoon of the 24th local time, the British Health Minister Matthew Hancock officially announced that the UK will build a new emergency hospital at the London International Convention and Exhibition Centre (ExCeL). The hospital will include two wards, each of which can accommodate up to 2,000 patients. .

India: nationwide blockade for 21 days

On the 24th local time, Indian Prime Minister Modi announced that the Indian government will implement a 21-day national blockade from the 25th to curb the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Currently, there are 519 confirmed cases in India.

During this time, all stores, commercial establishments, factories, workshops, offices, markets and places of worship in India will be closed. Interstate buses and subways will be suspended and construction activities will be suspended.

First deaths confirmed in three Asian and African countries

On the afternoon of March 24th local time, the Minister of Public Health of Cameroon Marache Manauda announced on his social media that Cameroon had the first case of death from new crown pneumonia, the third confirmed case in the country.

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health also reported on the 24th local time that the country had its first case of death from new coronary pneumonia. The deceased was a 51-year-old Afghan citizen who has long lived in Medina, a Saudi city.

In addition, Cape Verde also confirmed the country's first death from neo-pneumococcal pneumonia on the same day.

Many countries have implemented curfews, tourism bans and other measures

On the evening of March 24, local time, South Sudanese President Kiel issued a presidential decree announcing a curfew from now on, from 8 pm to 6 am the following day. It also reiterated that international passenger flights will be suspended and border crossings will be closed from now on; restrictions on public transportation, bars, restaurants, etc. will be taken.

Egyptian authorities also announced that starting on the 25th local time, Egypt will implement a two-week curfew to curb the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic. The curfew lasted from 7 pm to 6 am the next day.

Egyptian Prime Minister Madbuli said those who do not comply with the new rules will face a fine or imprisonment of up to 4,000 Egyptian pounds.

In addition, Saudi Arabia also imposed a national curfew on the 23rd for a period of 21 days.

In order to prevent further spread of the epidemic, the Australian government decided to upgrade the previous "Do not go abroad" proposal to a ban. Except for some necessary travel that meets national interests and other conditions, Australians are not allowed to leave the country at this stage, and the ban will take effect on the 25th.

Finnish Prime Minister Suna Marin has announced restrictions on restaurant operations. Restaurants will not be open to customers but take-outs are allowed. The restriction will take effect from March 28 to May 31.