Chinanews.com, April 1. According to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, more than 850,000 cases of new crown pneumonia have been diagnosed worldwide and more than 42,000 have died. Among them, the United States has confirmed more than 180,000 cases; the United Kingdom, Spain, and France experienced the largest increase in deaths in a single day; South Korea's "gaokao" was delayed for two weeks; the WHO said that the Asia-Pacific epidemic may meet a "protracted war."

Washington's "home order" will take effect from the early morning of April 1, local time, at least until April 24, during which the public will not go out except to carry out necessary activities.

More than 180,000 people diagnosed in the U.S.

Trump: The next two weeks will be very painful

According to data from Johns Hopkins University, as of 6:05 on April 1, Beijing time, more than 186,000 confirmed cases and more than 3,800 deaths have occurred in the United States. More than 75,000 people have been diagnosed in New York State, the worst-affected area.

US President Trump said on March 31 that the United States is undergoing unprecedented tests. "The peak of the epidemic is coming, and it is ferocious." He said the next two weeks would be very painful. He also emphasized that adherence to the epidemic prevention guidelines is "a matter of life and death."

Trump also said that the government has prepared 10,000 ventilators. Vice President Burns asked the country's nearly 4,700 hospitals to submit information about the outbreak to the federal government via email daily.

In addition, affected by the outbreak, the US Congress is considering extending its adjournment. At present, members of both houses of Congress, staff and congressional police have tested positive for the new crown virus.

British, French, and Western deaths now have the largest daily increase

Doctor departures cause concern

As of now, Spain has confirmed a total of 94417 cases, 849 new deaths and 8189 deaths; France has confirmed 52128 cases, 449 new deaths, and 8523 deaths; UK cumulative cases, 25150, and new deaths There were 381 cases with a cumulative death of 1789 cases. All three countries experienced the largest increase in deaths in a single day.

On March 31, French President Macron stated that in order to cope with the shortage of medical supplies caused by the epidemic, the French government plans to invest 4 billion euros to order medical supplies such as masks, ventilators and medicines.

In addition, affected by the outbreak, the NHS doctors' turnover rate is currently about 25%. The director of the National Health Service, Simon Stevens, also said that the high rate of leaving doctors makes it more important for the public to comply with medical advice and stay at home.

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

Italy mourns for the dead

German city forced to wear masks

According to data from the Italian Civil Defense Department, as of March 31st local time, the country's cumulative confirmed diagnosis has increased to 105,792 cases, and a total of 12,428 deaths have been registered. More than 4053 new cases were diagnosed and 837 died the day before.

The head of the Italian Institute of Higher Health Brusaferro said on March 31 that the growth curve of the Italian epidemic is flattening and the epidemic is entering a plateau. On the same day, Italy lowered its flag and raised a nation of silence for one minute to mourn the dead in the epidemic.

In Germany, statistics from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) show that as of the morning of March 31st local time, the number of confirmed cases in Germany had increased to 61,913, with 583 deaths.

In Germany, for the first time, masks have been compulsory. In the eastern city of Jena, one week will begin to require all citizens to wear masks or cover their noses and mouths with fabrics such as scarves when shopping and using public transportation.

Russians diagnosed exceed 2000

A confirmed doctor had contact with Putin

According to Russia ’s New Crown Virus Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters on March 31, Russia has added 500 confirmed cases with a cumulative total of 2,337, a record high for new cases per day. The Russian State Duma (lower house of parliament) and the Federal Council (upper house of parliament) have passed a bill giving the government the power to implement a state of emergency when necessary.

In addition, the chief physician of Komunarka Medical Center in Moscow, Russia, was confirmed to be infected with the new crown virus. Prior to that, Russian President Putin visited the hospital and talked to the chief physician. In this regard, Presidential Press Secretary Peskov said that Putin was regularly tested for the new crown virus and everything was normal.

7% of people in Tokyo, Japan report symptoms

South Korea's "gaokao" postponed for two weeks

As of the evening of March 31, 230 new cases were confirmed in Japan that day, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases reached 2,217, with more than 2,000 domestic infections.

According to a recent survey, out of more than 60,000 respondents in Tokyo, 7.1% said they had symptoms of at least one new coronavirus infection, including high fever and severe cough. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said the situation is urgent and the Prime Minister needs to decide as soon as possible whether to declare the country into a state of emergency.

At the same time, the Ministry of Education of Korea announced on March 31 that due to the epidemic, the 2020 college aptitude test originally scheduled for November 19 will be postponed for two weeks. In addition, elementary and secondary schools nationwide will begin distance learning in batches in April.

On March 20, Incheon International Airport, South Korea, the number of immigrants dropped sharply, and many counters were closed. Photo by China Press Agency

Multinational cases continue to climb in Southeast Asia

WHO says Asia-Pacific epidemic faces "protracted war"

On March 31, Indonesia's cumulative diagnosis increased to 1,528, with 136 deaths. Indonesian President Joko announced that Indonesia has entered a national health emergency.

On the same day, the Vietnamese government announced that it will conduct social isolation across the country for 15 days starting at 00:00 on April 1. There are currently 204 confirmed cases in the country.

In addition, the number of confirmed cases in the Philippines increased to 2084, with 88 deaths and infection by the Minister of the Interior, Eduardo Arnold. Officials said that the Ministry of Health will use the data to decide whether to extend the blockade of Luzon.

World Health Organization's Western Pacific Regional Director Ge Xijian said on March 31 that the epidemic is far from over in the Asia-Pacific region, and this will be a protracted war. He reminded countries in the region to prepare for the response and not to relax their vigilance.

March 15 is the first day after Philippine President Duterte announced the 30-day "community-restricted segregation" in Metro Manila. "Closed" signs can be seen everywhere in the commercial districts of the "siege city" of Manila, with few street cars. Photo by Guan Xiangdong of China News Agency

Over 5,000 confirmed cases in Africa

Multi-country access to "closed city" time

According to data from the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention on March 30, more than 40 countries on the African continent have reported new cases of coronary pneumonia, with a cumulative total of more than 5,000 cases.

As the number of cases continues to increase, many African countries have adopted stricter epidemic prevention measures. Beginning on the 30th, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and other countries have successively entered the "cities closure" stage. Residents are not allowed to go outside except for food purchase and medical needs.

Kenyan President Kenyatta instructed Kenya ’s Ministry of Finance on March 30 to establish the New Crown Virus Emergency Response Fund, funded by the treasury, voluntary pay cuts by senior government officials, and donations from all sectors of society and international organizations to curb the spread of the New Crown Virus and alleviate its impact. influences.

In addition, South African President Ramaphosa issued a television speech on the evening of March 30, saying that the government will send about 10,000 medical staff to the home to test the new crown virus for the people and decide whether to let them stay at home for treatment or go to the hospital based on the symptoms of the diagnosed patients. Seek medical attention. (Finish)