China News Network, March 28. As of the evening of the 27th local time, the cumulative number of cases of Italian new crown pneumonia rose to 86,498. Among them, there were 9,134 deaths, with a mortality rate exceeding 10%, ranking first in the world.

Since March 21, the number of newly confirmed cases in Italy has been on the decline. Officials in the country said that the Italian new crown pneumonia epidemic has begun to show signs of slowing down and is very close to its peak.

On March 25, local time, in Venice, Italy, a man rowed to provide residents of Water City with daily vegetables and fruits.

More than 86,000 cases

Is the epidemic approaching its peak?

According to data from the Italian Civil Defense Department, as of the evening of March 27, Italy had added 5,959 new confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in the past 24 hours, a cumulative increase to 86,498. Among them, 9,134 people died and more than 10,000 people were cured.

In recent days, the epidemic situation of new crown pneumonia in Italy has been easing. From March 21st to 25th, the number of new cases dropped for four consecutive days. After a slight rebound on the 26th, it fell again on the 27th.

The National Research Council of Italy said that out of 107 Italian provinces, 57 had reached the peak of the epidemic and the overall situation was improving. According to Silvio Brusaferro, director of the Italian Institute of Higher Health, according to the analysis of the epidemic report data in the past week, the new crown pneumonia epidemic in Italy has begun to show signs of slowing, and it is very close to the peak of the epidemic. The measures taken by the government are working.

However, the Italian medical system is still under great pressure. Ansa, Italy reported on the 26th that the latest statistics of the Italian Institute of Higher Health showed that 6205 medical staff had been infected with the new crown virus. On the 27th, the Italian National Federation of Doctors stated that 45 doctors had died of new coronary pneumonia.

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

Many people in the political and stylistic circles "stroke"

Since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia outbreak, many people in Italy's political and cultural circles have been infected. The dignitaries confirmed include Zinetti, President of Lazio, Sirio of Piedmont, Farina, Chief of Staff of the Army, and Sileri, Deputy Minister of Health.

On the 25th, Angelo Borelli, Italian Minister of Emergency Civil Defense, temporarily ceased to work as a spokesperson for the epidemic due to fever. Currently, he is waiting for the results of the second new crown virus test. A few days ago, Borelli's initial virus test was negative.

In the sports world, in the Italian Football League, many players including Juventus, Florence, Sampdoria and many other teams have been diagnosed. At present, all the affected teams have been quarantined and the Serie A league has been postponed. "Milan Sports News" believes that if the epidemic is not effectively controlled, then the Serie A league is likely to be cancelled this season.

On March 23, local time, the Milan International Exhibition Center in Italy is a temporary hospital under reconstruction.

"Closing the city" continues, and the epidemic prevention is "overweight"

In order to curb the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Italy has entered a state of "capped cities" since March 10, restricting travel and public gatherings. On the 22nd, Italian Prime Minister Conte signed a decree to "add extra weight" to the epidemic prevention, requiring the country to stop all non-essential non-critical non-essential production and commercial activities from the 23rd until April 3.

In the epicenter of the epidemic in Lombardy, the regional chairman Fontana said that only by minimizing personal contact can the current situation be reversed.

It is reported that the carrying capacity of medical resources in northern Italy is almost saturated, and hospital beds, masks and ventilators in the Lombardy region are seriously inadequate. In order to further expand the scope of treatment, Italy's first tent hospital has been put into use in Cremona. The hospital consists of 15 tents.

In addition, the Italian army is stepping up the construction of two other tent hospitals in Bergamo and Crema. In addition, the Milan International Exhibition Center is also building a square cabin hospital.

There are few people on the streets of Venice, Italy.

Italian economy suffers

Conte calls on EU to take joint measures against disease

On the 26th, Italian Prime Minister Conte said at a video conference of EU 27 leaders that the whole of Europe will be hit by the "severe" recession caused by the new crown pneumonia pandemic. To mitigate its impact, countries need to take special measures, including joint issuance of bonds by EU countries. However, this proposal was rejected by Germany and the Netherlands.

At the same time, an economic draft proposed by many EU countries was also rejected by Italy and Spain. It is reported that the draft contains the establishment of emergency stockpiles of medical equipment and eases the border blockade between the EU. However, Italy and Spain believe that the draft is too "slim." In the end, the EU decided to continue to explore the details of the economic draft in the next two weeks.

Currently affected by the epidemic, the Italian economy has been hit hard. The Italian Institute of Economics and Finance released a report on the 20th that, due to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Italy's GDP is expected to shrink by 8% in the first quarter of 2020. Conte said on the 25th that new stimulus measures worth up to 25 billion euros will be launched in April.

Conte said: "History has its own judgment ... we must do our best to do the right thing, and the government will act with the greatest determination and speed." (End)