Coronavirus: the state of the world facing the pandemic on Wednesday, March 25

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Spain is now the second country most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with 3,434 deaths, after Italy. In total, a third of humanity is now invited to confine themselves after the death of more than 19,000 people. For the Secretary-General of the United Nations "all of humanity" is threatened. Governments and central banks mobilize as the rating agency

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France: preparing for a long effort in the face of the epidemic

This is the question that all French people ask themselves: how long will the confinement imposed since March 17 last? In the early afternoon, the government spokeswoman said that an announcement would take place "in the coming days". Emmanuel Macron had initially mentioned two weeks but the scientific council recommends a total duration of six weeks. France must prepare for a "long effort" in the face of the epidemic, warns the Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, who announced the establishment of an air bridge to China to bring masks.

25 ordinances were also presented to the Council of Ministers. They release exceptional resources to "face the brutality of the shock that the country is undergoing", underlines the executive which evokes a triple shock: health, economic and social. According to the latest assessment, France has become the 5th country most affected by crossing the milestone of 1,000 deaths (1,331 deaths). The country currently has 25,233 confirmed cases including 2,827 serious cases. Martin Hirsch, Director General of Public Assistance - Hospitals of Paris calls for the requisition of a requisition of the nursing staff and for "recognition". As a result of this health crisis, Orly Airport will be temporarily closed to commercial traffic from March 31.

Spain hit harder than China

The toll of the Covid-19 is increasing in Spain and now exceeds that of mainland China with 3,434 dead according to official figures. In one day, 738 deaths were recorded, a very strong acceleration compared to the 514 deaths recorded between Monday and Tuesday. Like Paris and Rome, Madrid turned to Beijing to buy protective equipment that its medical staff are sorely lacking, ordering 430 million euros in masks, tests and respirators.

More than 7,000 dead in Italy

683 new deaths were recorded in 24 hours, bringing the total to 7,503 deaths in the country. Country to date the hardest hit on the planet. The decline in the number of contaminations, however, raises timid hopes among scientists. A boat carrying hundreds of passengers also docked at a port near Rome after a coronavirus-positive woman was evacuated. It is not known at this time if other people on board are contaminated. The remaining 726 passengers are currently confined to their cabins.

1.1 trillion euros against coronavirus in Germany

The Bundestag has voted a series of measures to enable the first European economy to cope with the consequences of the pandemic, including 156 billion euros in loans to support businesses, employees and the health system and hundreds of billions of guarantees for bank loans to businesses. In quarantine because in contact with a person since sick, Angela Merkel, the German chancellor was again tested negative for coronavirus this Wednesday.

Netherlands : declining transmission rate ?

Rare European country where containment has not been implemented, the Netherlands has 5,560 confirmed cases of Covid-19. According to the director of the National Institute of Public Health, the rate of transmission of the coronavirus has significantly slowed in the country. Going from an average of two infections per person to just one on average. The Dutch government has so far only banned public gatherings.

Towards corona bonds ?

A few hours before the opening of a European summit by videoconference dedicated essentially to the fight against the coronavirus, the leaders of nine countries called for the creation of corona bonds. Objective: to have significant funds in the face of the health crisis by creating an instrument of this community. This appeal, also signed by the leaders of Spain, Greece, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Portugal, was launched in a letter addressed to the President of the European Council.

Prince Charles infected but in good shape

While the British Parliament closed its doors on Wednesday evening for almost a month because of the virus, the crown prince of the British crown tested positive for the new coronavirus. The 71-year-old son of Elizabeth II has mild symptoms but remains in good health. The queen, 93, retired for several weeks to Windsor Castle, about 40 kilometers from London.

Russia still not confined

In a rare television address to the nation, the Russian president declared next week idle to slow the advance of the pandemic. Salaries will be paid. Vladimir Putin also announced the postponement of the vote scheduled for April 22 on his constitutional reform. The number of official cases has reached 658, including 410 in Moscow. Two people died. Bordering, Ukraine declared itself in "emergency situation" for a month.

Vast recovery plan for the US economy

A historic agreement reached by the White House and the Senate last night must now be approved by the House of Representatives. The measures are expected to mobilize around $ 2 trillion for employees, businesses, hospitals and communities. The world's largest economy is already seriously affected by the pandemic, which is said to affect more than 60,000 people and has already killed more than 800 people. Wall Street opened higher: + 1.42% for the Dow Jones. + 0.05 for the Nasdaq.

Colombia

The third most populous country in Latin America (48 million inhabitants) also entered general confinement until April 12 inclusive. Colombia thus joins Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia and El Salvador.

Tehran tightens further

Faced with the spread of the virus, Iran is preparing to ban traffic between cities across the country by Friday. The government has so far, for economic reasons, refused any containment or quarantine measures. This announcement comes at the height of Iranian New Year's school holidays, while millions of Iranians are traveling outside their province.

India plunged into silence

No more noise from horns: since midnight Tuesday, India has entered confinement for three weeks with the same watchword as in many countries: "stay at home". According to the latest assessment, India and its 1.3 billion inhabitants has 562 confirmed cases and 9 deaths.

In China, Towards the End of Restrictions in Wuhan Province

Beijing begins to lift the drastic restrictions imposed for two months on the province of Hubei, cradle of the pandemic. Little by little, some airports and stations reopen their doors. But Wuhan residents will not be able to leave the city until April 8. Symbol of the beginning of a return to normalcy, the PSA-Dongfeng joint venture has restarted automobile production at its Wuhan site. In the past 24 hours, no case of local contamination has been detected, but 47 cases imported from abroad, according to the Chinese authorities. Since the start of the epidemic, officially, more than 81,000 cases of Covid-19 have been identified in China. 3,281 people lost their lives.

Tokyo asks residents not to go out next weekend

No containment measures in Japan. But the governor of the capital warns of a possible explosion of the pandemic after the discovery on Wednesday of 41 new cases in Tokyo. A total of 1,200 cases have been reported in Japan. 43 are dead.

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