China News Service, March 28. The latest data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States shows that more than 590,000 cases of new crown pneumonia have been diagnosed worldwide and more than 26,000 deaths. Among them, more than 100,000 confirmed cases in the United States, President Trump signed a US $ 2 trillion economic stimulus package on the 27th; the European epidemic situation is still severe, the British Prime Minister and Health Minister "recruited", Italy and Spain ’s single-day death cases reached a new high. .

[Tan Desai calls for solidarity vaccine development still needs 12 to 18 months]

Data updated on the official website of the World Health Organization on the 27th showed that the new crown pneumonia epidemic has affected 201 countries and regions around the world. The World Health Organization Director-General Tan Desai said that countries must fight, unite and guide and use all resources to stop the virus.

Data map: Tan Desai, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Photo by China Press Agency Peng Dawei

Ted Tsai said that in the face of a common enemy, the fate of all humankind is shared. No country can fight it alone.

He also said that vaccine development takes at least 12 to 18 months.

In Norway and Spain, the first patients will soon be enrolled in the Solidarity Trial Project. The trial will compare the safety and efficacy of four different anti-neocoronary pneumonia drugs or drug combinations.

Tandesser said this is a historic trial that will significantly reduce the time required to obtain reliable evidence on which drugs work, with more than 45 countries participating in the trial.

[U.S. over 100,000 diagnosed in the US Trump signs economic stimulus package]

According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 7:27 on the 28th Beijing time, more than 100,000 people in the United States have been infected with new coronary pneumonia, and the death toll has exceeded 1,500.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $ 2 trillion stimulus package by oral vote on the 27th, and then President Trump officially signed the plan. On the same day, Trump also signed a presidential memorandum, announcing that he would invoke the contents of the Defense Production Act, asking General Motors to make ventilators.

On March 24 local time, people walked through the Javits Center in New York, USA. Photo by Liao Pan of China News Agency

[Record of New Deaths in Italy]

According to data from the Italian Civil Defense Agency, as of the evening of the 27th local time, a total of 86,498 confirmed cases of New Coronary Pneumonia in Italy, with 919 new deaths and 9,134 new cases that day. This is the country with the largest number of new deaths in a single day, and the number of confirmed cases in Italy is now second only to the United States.

The latest epidemic prevention law signed by Italian President Matarella has officially entered into force on the 26th. The provisions of the new Epidemic Prevention Law stipulate that, except for special reasons such as emergency situations, work and health, it is strictly forbidden for anyone to leave their current place of residence, and forbid all personnel to move freely in provinces, cities, regions and countries.

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

[Spanish royal family member dies with new crown pneumonia]

According to the Spanish Ministry of Health, as of the 27th, a total of 64,059 cases of new coronary pneumonia have been confirmed in Spain, with 4,858 deaths. Spanish media reported that the cousin Maria Teresa of King Felipe VI, known as the "Red Princess," died at the age of 86 due to new crown pneumonia.

[British Prime Minister and Minister of Health "stroke"]

According to the website of the British Ministry of Health, as of 9:00 am on the 27th local time, a total of 14579 cases of new crown pneumonia in the UK and 759 people died. British Prime Minister Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have tested positive for the coronavirus. The two are currently symptomatic and are self-quarantining.

On March 26th local time, in order to support medical staff fighting the new coronary pneumonia, the London landmark was illuminated with blue lights. The picture shows the Tower Bridge and the Shard building in blue light at night.

[Germany confirmed cases exceeded 50,000]

As of 22:00 pm on the 27th local time, the number of people diagnosed with new crown pneumonia in Germany has reached 50,871. On the same day, Germany ’s 156 billion euro economic rescue plan was officially signed after the president signed it and published in the Federal Law Gazette. The first batch of aid funds distributed to affected enterprises and individuals will be available around April 1.

[France and Belgium extend "foot ban"]

As of the evening of the 27th local time, a total of 32,964 confirmed cases of neo-pneumococcal pneumonia in France and a total of 1995 deaths. French Prime Minister Philippe announced on the 27th that the "foot-footing order" will be extended for another two weeks until April 15. "If necessary, the possibility of further extension will not be ruled out."

In addition to France, Belgium also announced an order to extend the national blockade on April 27 until April 19. A total of 7284 cases of new crown pneumonia in Belgium have been reported, with 289 deaths.

On March 17, local time, Paris, France, a woman wearing a mask walking on the streets of Paris.

[Japan's first 100-day diagnosis of a single day calls for no gathering of cherry blossoms]

On the 27th, the number of new cases in a single day in Japan exceeded 100 for the first time. As of 23:30 on that day, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Japan had increased to 1,516, and the cumulative number of deaths was 52. To prevent the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the Japanese capital has avoided going out on the 28th. Tokyo authorities also urged people not to gather in the park to watch the spring cherry blossoms.

[Over 3,000 confirmed cases in Africa]

The new crown pneumonia epidemic has spread in Africa. Currently, more than 3,000 confirmed cases have spread to more than 45 African countries, especially in South Africa and Egypt.

South African Health Minister Mukez announced on the 27th that the country had two deaths for the first time, and the number of confirmed patients in the country increased to more than 1,000. South Africa implemented a 21-day city closure order from 0:00 on the 27th local time in an attempt to slow the spread of the epidemic.