China News Service, May 19th. Real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States show that as of 7:32 on May 19th, Beijing time, there were more than 4.79 million confirmed cases in the new crown worldwide, and a total of more than 318,000 deaths. WHO Director-General Tan Desai once again called for global solidarity and cooperation to fight the epidemic; US President Trump said he was taking hydroxychloroquine; the total number of cases in Brazil rose to third in the world; 27 regions in Russia will gradually relax epidemic prevention control; India entered the first Four-stage blockade; the new crown test of the couple of vice presidents of South Sudan was positive.

Opening of the 73rd World Health Assembly

　　Tan Desai calls for global solidarity

　　The 73rd World Health Assembly opened on the 18th as a video conference. World Health Organization Director General Tan Desai once again called for global solidarity and cooperation to fight the new crown epidemic, saying that the world does not lack the tools, science or resources needed to fight the epidemic, but what is lacking is the continued commitment to use these tools, science and resources.

Data map: World Health Organization Director General Tan Desai.

　　Tan Desai said that the new crown epidemic is a major health crisis in our time, and every country and organization must evaluate its response to the epidemic and learn from its experience and lessons.

　　He pointed out that mankind needs a healthier, safer and fairer world than ever before, so it needs a stronger WHO than ever before.

Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine

　　The total number of Brazilian cases rose to the third in the world

　　According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University, over 1.5 million cases of new crowns have been diagnosed and over 90,000 deaths have been diagnosed in the United States.

On May 14th local time, US President Trump visited a medical distribution center in Pennsylvania without wearing a mask, which was especially conspicuous among the crowd.

　　On the 18th local time, US President Trump said he had been taking the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine for more than a week to prevent infection with the new coronavirus. But the effectiveness of this drug has not been confirmed.

　　The epidemic in Latin America is spreading rapidly. The total number of confirmed cases in Brazil reached 254,220, which has risen to the third place in the world. On the 18th local time, the residents of Paraiso Soups, one of the largest slums in São Paulo, Brazil, organized their own appeals to the state government and asked the São Paulo state government to issue more anti-epidemic policies targeting slum groups.

27 regions in Russia plan to relax epidemic prevention and control

　　Germany will cancel travel warnings within the EU

　　French new crown deaths rose to 28,239 on the 18th. In France, a week after the “unblocking” was launched on the 11th, 70 cases of new coronavirus were diagnosed in schools, and many schools were closed to prevent and control the epidemic.

　　In Italy, there were 99 new deaths on the 18th. For the first time since early March, there were fewer than 100 new deaths in a single day in the country. Italy began to significantly relax the epidemic control measures on the 18th, and shops, restaurants, barber shops, museums, etc. were reopened, but businesses and customers must abide by strict regulations on safety distance and disinfection.

On May 15, most regions of Germany re-allowed restaurants and cafes to operate dine-in business. The picture shows that at noon on that day, after an Italian restaurant in Berlin Mitte resumed business, the waiters wore masks and customers dine outdoors. China News Service reporter Peng Dawei

　　German Foreign Minister Maas said on the 18th that Germany will cancel the EU-wide travel warning on June 15 to create conditions for the upcoming summer tourism season. However, because the new crown epidemic has not completely ended, some restrictive measures will be introduced in tourism. The cumulative number of confirmed cases in the country exceeds 170,000.

　　Russia added 8,926 new cases on the 18th, which was the first time since May 1 that the number of new cases fell below 9000 for the first time, with a total of 290,678 cases diagnosed. Russian Prime Minister Mishustin said on the 18th that Russia's 27 regions are ready to gradually relax the epidemic control measures.

India enters the fourth stage of blockade

　　Singapore's new crown epidemic stabilizes

　　Cumulatively confirmed cases in India exceeded 96,000. After the Central Government of India announced the extension of the national blockade until May 31, various regions of the country announced the details of the fourth phase of the blockade on the 18th. Delhi ’s Chief Minister Krival announced that markets and shopping malls will be opened in single and double day intervals according to the number of the door. The bus is only allowed to carry 20 passengers, and subway services, schools, cinemas and bars will continue to be closed.

Data map: India under the epidemic.

　　The Singapore epidemic will stabilize. As of the 18th, a total of 28343 cases were confirmed in Singapore. In the past five days, the number of patients discharged daily has exceeded the number of new patients, and the number of new cases outside the labor dormitory has decreased significantly compared to the previous two weeks.

　　There are over 18,000 confirmed cases in Indonesia. Indonesian President Zoko said on the 18th that the country has not yet introduced relevant policies to relax the epidemic restriction measures, and hopes that the central and local governments, military and police departments will strengthen cooperation and conscientiously prevent epidemic.

Qatar strictly controls the spread of the epidemic

　　South Sudanese Vice President couple tested positive

　　As of the 18th local time, a total of 150,593 cases were diagnosed in Turkey, and a total of 4,171 deaths. Turkish President Erdogan announced on the 18th that during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr, the 81 provinces of Turkey will implement a travel ban. After the end of the spring semester, the new semester will begin in September.

Data map: Turkish streets under the epidemic.

　　The Qatar epidemic has entered the peak of the outbreak, with more than 1,000 cases diagnosed on a single day for several consecutive days, with a total of 33969 cases diagnosed nationwide. The Qatari authorities ordered on the 18th that all Qatari citizens and foreigners living in Qatar should download and register the designated smart health software on their smartphones and carry it when they go out. This compulsory measure will be implemented from the 22nd.

　　According to the latest data from the official website of the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa currently has more than 84,000 confirmed cases and more than 2,700 deaths.

　　The office of Vice President Mashar of South Sudan said on the 18th that the new coronavirus test of Mashar and his wife was positive. Marshall will conduct a 14-day self-isolation at his residence. The new coronavirus test of "some staff and bodyguards" in his office was also positive.

　　Uganda has lifted the restrictions on public transportation except for border areas since June 2; private cars can drive on the road, but no more than 3 people; Tanzania has canceled the previously issued travel restrictions and flight bans on 18th, international passenger flights, charter flights Flights, etc. can take off and land in Tanzania from that day.