China News Service, May 16th. Real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States show that as of 20:32 May 16th, Beijing time, the number of confirmed cases in the new crown has exceeded 4.56 million cases, and the cumulative deaths have exceeded 300,000 cases. . The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts that the cumulative death toll of the US new crown may exceed 100,000 by June 2020; Italy will open its borders from June 3; the epidemic situation in many Asian countries has slowed; the WHO said the peak of the African epidemic situation may be delayed.

Data map: May 13th local time, Los Angeles Mayor Gahiti announced that in order to ensure safety, people must wear masks whenever they go out. The picture shows a citizen walking a dog outdoors wearing a mask.

Trump said that "whether there is any vaccine must be resumed"

Latin American countries adjust isolation measures

　　At present, there are more than 1.44 million confirmed cases of the new crown in the United States, and a total of more than 87,000 deaths. On the 15th local time, Redfield Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that according to the prediction model, the cumulative death toll of the new crown in the United States may exceed 100,000 by June 1.

　　On the same day, President Trump announced the "Warp Speed" plan to develop vaccines, saying that he hopes to develop vaccines by the end of 2020, but "regardless of whether there is a vaccine, we must resume work." However, experts such as Fuch, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, have repeatedly said that there is "uncertainty" in vaccine development.

　　In Latin America, the epidemic situation is still in a stage of rapid rise, and many countries have adopted or adjusted relevant isolation measures. The Dominican Senate approved the extension of the national emergency for 15 days from the 18th; the Panamanian Civil Aviation Authority announced that it would extend the ban on international commercial flights from the 22nd to the next 30 days; 42 urban areas in Chile will implement mandatory isolation from the 15th. In addition, the Chilean Presidential Palace stated that President Pinella received a virus test because of contact with a confirmed senator, and the result was negative.

Data picture: A barista wearing protective masks and gloves is holding a plate full of desserts in a cafe in Rome, the Italian capital. At present, this cafe only accepts takeaways.

Italy opens border on June 3

The number of new cases in Russia in a single day has declined

　　Recently, the epidemic situation in Italy and Spain has slowed. A total of 223,885 confirmed cases of Italy's new crown. The Italian cabinet issued a decree on the 16th, deciding to further liberalize the control measures from the 18th, and remove the restrictions on domestic travel from June 3, and open the border. Spain has accumulatively diagnosed more than 230,000 cases, and most areas have entered the beginning stage of emergency downgrade from the 18th.

　　On the 16th, Russia added 9,200 confirmed cases. The number of new cases in a single day decreased from the previous day, with a total of 272,043 cases diagnosed and a total of 2,537 deaths. The day before, Minister of Defense Shoigu stated that all 16 medical centers for new crown patients had been built and put into use.

　　It is worth noting that the French Health Agency said that since March 1, the public health department has reported 144 cases of children with Kawasaki disease, including one death. WHO Director General Tan Desai said on the 15th that the current preliminary report assumes that the symptoms of Kawasaki-like disease appearing in children may be related to the new coronavirus and calls on countries to remain vigilant.

Data Map: On May 9, local time, some shops in Sydney have reopened, attracting people to go shopping. The picture shows the reminder of "maintain social distance" in a large department store that reopened. China News Agency reporter Tao Shelan

162 people diagnosed with a mass infection in a Korean nightclub

Cambodia is "zeroing" diagnosed patients

　　In the past week, new cases in South Korea have rebounded slightly due to collective infections in entertainment venues in Seoul. As of noon on the 16th, the number of confirmed cases related to the nightclub in Itaewon, Seoul increased to 162, and approximately 46,000 close contacts or suspected infected persons have been tested for viruses. At present, 11037 cases have been diagnosed in Korea.

　　The epidemic in Cambodia has slowed, and as of the 16th, there have been no new confirmed cases of new crowns for 34 consecutive days. On the same day, the Ministry of Health stated that the last patient to be treated at the Cambodian Hospital reached the discharge standard. So far, all 122 patients diagnosed were cured.

　　At present, over 7000 cases have been diagnosed in Australia. New South Wales, which was hit hardest by the epidemic, has also stabilized. In addition to Victoria, many states have significantly relaxed anti-epidemic measures, allowing cafes and restaurants to be opened.

　　A total of 6,872 cases were diagnosed in Malaysia and 113 deaths. From the 14th, Malaysia allows expatriates and family members holding a second home program (MM2H) visa to return to the country.

The picture shows Turkey in the epidemic.

Iran will open restaurant after Ramadan

WHO says Africa peak outbreak may be delayed

　　The Iranian Ministry of Health announced on the 16th that a total of 118,392 confirmed cases of Iran's new crown, including 6,937 deaths. President Rohani said that Iran has passed the peak of the outbreak and the situation will continue to improve. He said that after the end of Ramadan, all restaurants can be reopened in compliance with the hygiene instructions, and the Iranian college entrance examination will be held from July 2 to 3.

　　On the 15th, local time, Turkey added 1,708 newly diagnosed cases with a total of over 140,000 cases. Health Minister Koca said that the number of new cases has increased slightly due to the increase in the number of tests, but overall, the number of patients in intensive care and intubation treatment continues to decline.

　　World Health Organization Africa Regional Director Macchidiso Muti said on the 14th local time that in view of the effective anti-epidemic measures adopted by some African countries, such as partial blockades, calls for frequent hand washing and maintaining social distance, the number of infected people in Africa will be higher than previously expected Less, the peak of the epidemic situation will also be delayed.