Chinanews.com, March 24th. According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 8 pm on March 24th, Beijing time, the total number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in the world has exceeded 390,000, and the cumulative death has exceeded 17,000.
WHO: US could become "epicenter"
WHO Director-General Tan Desai pointed out on the 23rd that the new crown pneumonia pandemic is accelerating. The confirmed cases took 67 days from the first to the 100,000th and 11 days from the 100,000th to the 200,000th. It took only four days from the 200,000 to 300,000 cases.
A WHO spokesman said on the 24th that 85% of new coronary pneumonia cases reported in the past 24 hours came from Europe and the United States. With the "rapid increase" in the number of confirmed cases in the United States, the country may become the "epicenter" of the global new coronary pneumonia epidemic. WHO has previously announced that Europe is at the "epicenter" of a global pandemic.
Data map: Tan Desai, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Photo by China Press Agency Peng Dawei
U.S .: 13 state primaries vote postponed
According to statistics released by Johns Hopkins University, as of 8 pm Beijing time on the 24th, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the United States reached 46450, with a total of 593 deaths. Among them, more than 20,000 confirmed cases in New York State. The first lady of the United States Melania new crown pneumonia test was negative.
The epidemic continues to affect the US presidential election, with at least 13 states having postponed the primary election vote. On the other hand, on the 23rd, a US $ 2 trillion economic stimulus package was not passed in the Senate, and the US stock market fell again.
On March 23, local time, in Pontiac, Michigan, the United States, with the continued spread of new coronavirus disease, the "Detroit Sewn" factory switched to the first day of medical mask production.
UK: Requires Total Home Isolation
As of the evening of the 23rd local time, there were more than 6,650 confirmed cases in the UK, an increase of 967 from the previous day, and the death toll rose to 335.
Prime Minister Johnson gave a speech demanding that the British people must stop all unnecessary going out from that night. From the same day, McDonald's and other fast food chains temporarily closed all restaurants in the UK and Ireland.
Italy: "Patient No. 1" affects 50,000 people
As of 18:00 local time on the 23rd, the number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in Italy increased to 63,927, with 6,077 deaths. Among them, 4,824 medical personnel and medical workers have been diagnosed with infection, and 24 doctors have died.
On the same day, the "No. 1 patient" of the Italian new crown pneumonia epidemic was cured and discharged. It is reported that the patient infected several people, including his doctor and pregnant wife. The government also blocked more than ten nearby towns and affected about 50,000 residents.
On March 12, local time, a street cafe in the center of Rome, Italy has closed. To curb the spread of the epidemic, Italian Prime Minister Conte announced on the evening of the 11th that all stores except food stores and pharmacies throughout the country will be closed.
Germany: 5th confirmed diagnosis in the world broke 30,000
As of 11:00 am on the 24th local time, the number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in Germany exceeded 30,000, becoming the fifth country in the world to exceed 30,000. The German health agency said the average age of patients with new coronary pneumonia in the country was 45 years, and the average age of death was 82 years.
France: Strengthening "foot ban"
On the 23rd local time, there were 3167 new cases in France, a cumulative diagnosis of 19,856 cases, 186 deaths, and 860 deaths. On the same day, France strengthened the "foot ban" and strictly restricted the number and time of trips.
Finland: Former President confirms infection
On the 23rd local time, former Finnish President Ahtisaari confirmed that he was infected with new coronary pneumonia and is now in good condition. His wife has been diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia on the 21st. At present, a total of 700 confirmed cases and 1 death have been confirmed in Finland.
Data Map: Olympic elements can be seen everywhere in Tokyo, Japan.
Japan: Tokyo Olympics to be held in the summer of 2021 at the latest
As of 8:40 pm on the 24th local time, the number of confirmed cases of Japanese new crown pneumonia increased to 1,199, with a total of 42 deaths.
Many countries have called for the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics. Japanese media said on the 24th that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had a telephone conversation with the President of the International Olympic Committee Bach, and the two sides confirmed the extension of the Tokyo Olympics by about one year. Held this summer.
South Korea: Global Travel Alert issued
As of 0:00 on the 24th local time, 9037 cases of new crown pneumonia were diagnosed in South Korea. The epidemic has led to a "shop closure" in South Korea. South Korean President Moon Jae-in announced on the 24th that he will invest 100 trillion won to support enterprises to respond to the epidemic.
In addition, for the first time, South Korea issued a special warning on travel safety to all countries and regions around the world, and it is strongly recommended that South Korean citizens cancel their overseas travel plans.
Data map: Gwanghwamun rally in Seoul, South Korea suspended. The photo shows people wearing masks walking through Gwanghwamun Square. Photo by China Press Agency
Iran: 16 dignitaries dead
According to the latest data from the Iranian Ministry of Health on the 24th, a total of 24,811 cases of Iranian new crown pneumonia have been diagnosed, of which 1,934 died. At least 16 Iranian dignitaries have died. The mother-in-law of the youngest son of Iran's supreme leader Khamenei died on the 22nd after contracting new crown pneumonia.
Africa: confirmed cases in 43 countries
As of the 23rd, confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia have occurred in 43 countries and regions in Africa, with a cumulative total of more than 1,500 cases. Multi-country escalation prevention and control measures include prohibiting gathering activities, closing schools and other places, and restricting personnel movements. (Finish)