China News Service, May 2nd. Real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States showed that as of 8:32 GMT on May 2nd, there were more than 3.34 million confirmed cases in the new crown worldwide, and a total of more than 230,000 deaths. The World Health Organization announced that the epidemic continued to constitute a public health emergency of international concern; the epidemic in New York State, the United States was suspended; a Russian minister was infected with the virus; the Japanese anti-epidemic may be prolonged; the number of confirmed cases in many African countries continues to increase.
Data Map: On February 15, local time, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tan Desai attended the 56th Munich Security Conference and delivered a speech. China News Service reporter Peng Dawei
WHO calls on member states to strengthen prevention and control
Believed that the new coronavirus is from nature
On 1 May, WHO Director General Tan Desai announced that the new crown epidemic continued to constitute a public health emergency of international concern. Earlier on January 30, the WHO announced that the epidemic constituted an international public health emergency.
Later that day, the WHO issued an announcement. For WHO member countries, the announcement calls for continued support for the leadership of WHO and cooperation with WHO and other countries at all levels. At the same time, we must strengthen the prevention and control efforts, improve the detection, isolation, tracking, and rapid response capabilities to curb the spread of the epidemic.
In addition, in response to the question about the source of the new coronavirus, Michael Ryan, WHO health emergency project leader, said at a regular press conference that many scientists have studied the viral gene sequence and are convinced that the virus is from nature.
On April 28 local time, Central Park in New York City under the new crown epidemic. China News Agency reporter Liao Panshe
Over 1.1 million diagnosed cases in the United States
The White House refused to allow Fuch to attend the epidemic investigation hearing
According to data from the website of Johns Hopkins University, there are more than 1.1 million confirmed cases of the new crown in the United States and a cumulative death of more than 64,000 cases. On May 1, New York Governor Como said that the New York State epidemic is slowing down and announced that the state ’s primary and secondary schools and universities will not resume classes this school year and will use distance teaching.
Next week, the US House Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on the government's response to the new crown epidemic and plan to summon infectious disease expert Fuch. On May 1, a spokesperson for the committee said that the White House notice refused to allow Fuchs to participate. A White House deputy spokesman said that as the government continues to respond to the epidemic and promote vaccine development, it will be counterproductive for relevant individuals to attend the Congressional hearing.
In addition, many countries in Latin America have successively been infected with the new coronavirus after being repatriated from the United States. The countries involved include Colombia, Mexico, Haiti, Guatemala and Jamaica.
Data map: On April 27, local time, outside a hospital in Madrid, Spain, medical staff applauded and cheered for the people who were isolated at home during the national confinement.
Italy closely monitors the development of the epidemic
Spain releases "timetable" for residents to go out
At present, there are 207,428 diagnosed cases in Italy's new crown, with a total of 28,236 deaths. The Ministry of Health stated that in the absence of vaccines or effective medications, rapid viral transmission may still occur. Therefore, the Ministry of Health will closely monitor the development of the epidemic together with the local government and the National Institute of Higher Health, and take strict prevention and control measures according to the needs of the region.
The Spanish Ministry of Health said on May 1 that the country had a total of 215,216 confirmed cases and a cumulative death of 24,824. The Ministry of Health announced a specific timetable for the people to go out for sports.
The French Ministry of Health reported on the 1st that a total of 130,185 confirmed cases and deaths rose to 24,594. The French government will publish a map of the national epidemic situation daily on April 30. The epidemic situation in each province is divided into three risk levels: green, yellow, and red. The map released by the Health Department on May 1st showed that 32 of the 101 provinces are in red.
More than 160,000 cases have been diagnosed in Germany and more than 6,000 deaths. Berlin stopped the International Labor Day parade on the 1st. However, thousands of people held unauthorized demonstrations in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin that night, and the police arrested many people.
At present, a total of 114,431 cases have been diagnosed in Russia, 1,169 cases have been died, and 13,220 cases have been cured. Russian Minister of Construction and Housing Utilities Yakushev and Deputy Minister Volkov were diagnosed with the new coronavirus.
Data map: On April 29 local time, the waiting hall at Tokyo Haneda Airport in Japan was almost empty.
Japan's anti-epidemic or long-term
Many countries in Central Asia gradually relax prevention and control measures
At present, there are more than 14,000 confirmed cases of the new crown in Japan. On May 1, the Japanese government convened an expert meeting on new coronavirus countermeasures. The vice chairman of the meeting pointed out that although the number of new infections in Japan is decreasing, the rate of decrease has not reached the expected target. No one can determine whether the anti-epidemic response will last for half a year or a year.
The epidemic in India remains severe. As of the afternoon of the 1st, there were a total of 35,365 confirmed cases and 1,152 deaths in India. The Ministry of the Interior decided to extend the national blockade until May 17.
A total of 6767 cases were diagnosed in Australia on the 1st, and a total of 93 deaths. Prime Minister Morrison announced that the time to assess whether to relax the current prevention and control measures will be advanced to May 8.
At the same time, many countries in Central Asia gradually relaxed their prevention and control measures. Since April 30, Uzbekistan allows urban residents to walk nearby while wearing masks; Kyrgyzstan has resumed work in some industries since May 1st, and about 120,000 people have started to work normally; Flights between Almaty, the largest city, were officially resumed.
Data map: Liberation Square, Cairo, Egypt.
Saudi Arabia has confirmed more than 24,000 cases
The number of confirmed cases in many African countries continues to increase
According to figures released by the Saudi Ministry of Health, as of the afternoon of May 1, Saudi Arabia had added 1,344 newly diagnosed cases, with a total of 24,097 cases diagnosed. Among them, 169 patients died without treatment, and 3555 patients were discharged.
The South African Ministry of Health confirmed that as of 1 May, a total of 5951 cases had been diagnosed, and 116 people had died due to the new crown. At present, South Africa has tested 217522 people.
The Egyptian Ministry of Health reported on the 1st that a total of 5895 confirmed cases and a total of 406 deaths. The day before, Prime Minister Madburi said that people ’s increased demand for shopping during Ramadan had crowded shopping malls, leading to an increase in the number of diagnoses per day. He called on the public to continue to strictly enforce curfews and other measures.
In Zimbabwe, 40 cases were diagnosed on the 1st, including 4 deaths. President Manganguwa announced that the country ’s embargo period was about to be extended for another two weeks, but the embargo level was lowered from the original level 1 (the highest level) to level 2.