China News Service, April 7th. Real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States show that as of 19:19 on the 7th, Beijing time, there were more than 1.36 million confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia worldwide, and a total of 75973 deaths. Among them, the US epidemic is serious, with a total of more than 360,000 confirmed cases and more than 10,000 deaths.

Countries continue to tighten their "prevention and control strings." Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued an emergency declaration on the afternoon of the 7th. Many countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have increased their epidemic prevention measures. In addition, WHO said it will launch new programs to accelerate the development of new crown vaccines.

Data map: World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tan Desai. China News Service reporter Peng Dawei

WHO will launch new programs to accelerate the development of new crown vaccines

Ensure "fair distribution"

In view of the continued spread of the epidemic worldwide, WHO Director General Tan Desai said on the 6th that WHO is expected to announce a "large-scale plan" to accelerate the development and production of new crown vaccines as soon as possible, and will establish relevant Mechanism to ensure "fair distribution".

Tan Desai emphasized that worldwide vaccine and drug clinical trials will strictly abide by relevant procedures and regulations. The WHO expressed "the strongest condemnation" of certain scientific researchers' suggestion of using Africa as a "testing ground" for vaccines.

On April 4, local time, the tent of the emergency field hospital set up in East Meadow, New York, United States.

Will the US epidemic situation usher in the "Pearl Harbor" moment?

Latin America's prevention and control measures vary widely

As of the afternoon of the 7th, Beijing time, there were more than 360,000 confirmed cases and more than 10,000 deaths in the United States. New York State is the most severe state in the United States, with more than 130,000 confirmed cases. US Public Health Director Jerome Adams warned on the 5th local time that the next week will be the hardest and worst week in the lives of most Americans. "This will be our 'Pearl Harbor' moment, our '9.11' moment" ...

As of the 6th, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Latin America exceeded 34,000, and the epidemic situation in various countries has spread to varying degrees. Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Panama, Ecuador and other countries have adopted strict national isolation measures. Other Latin American countries have adopted a policy of progressively strengthening epidemic prevention measures, that is, gradually strengthening epidemic prevention measures in different regions and stages according to the epidemic situation, hoping to balance the relationship between epidemic prevention and control and economic development.

Data map: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

British Prime Minister has not used a ventilator

The overall situation in Europe is still grim

The British Prime Minister Johnson was transferred to the intensive care unit for treatment on the evening of the 6th due to worsening of his condition. British Cabinet Secretary Michael Gove said on the 7th that Johnson is not currently using a ventilator but has received oxygen therapy. If his condition changes, the government will issue a formal statement. A spokesman for the British Prime Minister said earlier that Johnson is now conscious and moving it to the intensive care unit is only a preventive measure.

In Italy and Spain, where the European epidemic is most severe, the situation has eased slightly: on the 6th, the number of new deaths in Spain in a single day was the lowest since March 25, and serious cases in Italy fell for 3 consecutive days.

However, the overall epidemic situation in Europe remains severe. The French Ministry of Health stated that as of 14 o'clock on the 6th, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in France reached 74,390, with a total of 8911 deaths. Among them, there were 833 new deaths on that day, which was the day when France had the most new deaths since the outbreak. German media NTV said that as of 8:00 on the 7th local time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Germany has exceeded 100,000, with a total of 100,168 cases and 1,646 deaths.

On April 4, local time, there are few vehicles near a transportation hub in Tokyo. Recently, the number of people diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia in Tokyo, Japan, continues to increase, and the government calls on the public to reduce their outings. China News Service reporter Lu Shaowei

Japan issues a declaration of emergency

Overweight epidemic prevention measures in many Asian countries

In view of the rapid spread of the epidemic in urban areas, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued an "emergency declaration" on the afternoon of the 7th. The target areas are Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, Kanagawa, Osaka, Hyogo and Fukuoka Seven prefectures will be implemented until May 6th.

Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea said on the 7th that a confirmed patient appeared in a local entertainment venue. On that day, the South Korean government ordered that starting this week, it will strengthen on-site inspections of nightclubs, bars and other entertainment venues with a high probability of collective infection in the outbreak.

In addition, the Philippine health official said on the morning of the 7th that the joint working group had proposed to President Duterte to extend Luzon's "strengthening community isolation" measures to 11:59 on the evening of April 30, the night of the president. Has already agreed to this proposal.

On March 26, local time, the Iranian Tehran International Exhibition Center, staff wearing protective clothing are operating medical equipment. It is reported that this square cabin hospital can provide 2000 beds for patients with new coronavirus pneumonia.

Increased uncertainty in the Middle East epidemic

The cumulative number of diagnoses in Africa exceeded 10,000

As of the 6th, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the Middle East has exceeded 110,000. Among them, the number of confirmed cases in Iran with more serious epidemics exceeded 60,000, and Turkey broke 30,000. The uncertainty of the epidemic trend has increased. Countries in the Middle East are tightening their strings of prevention and control, while preparing for the coming peak of the epidemic, and economic relief.

According to the latest data of the new coronavirus epidemic released by the African Center for Disease Control on the 7th, as of that day, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Africa exceeded 10,000, with a total of 487 deaths and a total of 913 cured cases. At present, 52 out of 55 members of the AU have experienced outbreaks, of which South Africa, Algeria, Egypt and Morocco are more severe. In order to prevent and control the epidemic, many African countries have adopted measures such as closing cities, grounding flights, and curfews.