China News Service, May 20th. According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 7:32 on May 20th, Beijing time, there were more than 4.89 million confirmed cases in the new crown worldwide, and a total of more than 322,000 deaths. At the close of the 73rd World Health Assembly, WHO Director General Tan Desai said that he will continue to coordinate global anti-epidemic; US President Trump said that the United States has the world ’s first confirmed cases because "more tests have been done than others The trend of the spread of collective infection in Itaewon, South Korea has weakened; the defense measures of the Middle East have been escalated.

Closing of the 73rd World Health Assembly

Tan Desai said that he will continue to coordinate global anti-epidemic

　　The 73rd World Health Assembly closed on the 19th. World Health Organization Director-General Tan Desai said in his closing speech that WHO will continue to play a strategic leading role, coordinate the global response to the epidemic, and support national efforts.

Data map: World Health Organization Director General Tan Desai.

　　Tan Desai thanked the Member States for adopting the resolution on the assessment of international anti-epidemic work including WHO in due course. He called on countries to prepare for epidemic response, maintain basic health services, and ensure fair access to new tools for prevention, detection, and treatment.

Trump: The leading number of cases in the United States is a "symbol of honor"

Latin American countries loosen control measures

　　According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University, the cumulative number of new crown cases diagnosed in the United States exceeds 1.52 million, and the number of deaths exceeds 91,000.

　　US President Trump said on the 19th: "The first confirmed case of new coronary pneumonia in the United States is because we have conducted more virus tests than others. I don't think this is a bad thing. I think that from some kind of From a perspective, this is a good thing, because it means that our inspection work is better. "" I see it as a badge of honor. Really, this is a symbol of honor, "Trump said," This is due to testing and the work done by many professionals. "

On May 5, local time, when President Trump visited a mask factory in Arizona, he ignored the prompts on the factory floor and conducted inspections without wearing a mask.

　　There are nearly 80,000 confirmed cases of new crowns in Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announced on the 19th that, in view of the current new crown epidemic, Canada and the United States have reached an agreement to extend the "non-essential travel" restrictions on the border between the two countries for one month to June 21.

　　The number of confirmed cases in Latin America continues to increase, but many countries have loosened control measures. In Costa Rica, some national parks and most beaches are conditionally open from the 18th; from 20th, Ecuador allows areas at the risk level of the yellow epidemic to shorten the curfew time by 3 hours; Restore traffic, shorten curfew time, and gradually resume production.

More than 20,000 medical staff in Germany confirmed

British nursing home deaths fall

　　The cumulative number of confirmed cases in Germany exceeds 175,000. Since the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, more than 20,400 medical personnel in Germany have been infected with the new crown virus, of which 61 have died.

　　A total of 226699 cases were diagnosed in Italy, and a total of 32169 deaths. The Italian Enterprise Confederation issued a statement on the 19th that after more than two months of business suspension due to the epidemic, about 800,000 companies in Italy resumed business on the premise of observing the epidemic prevention regulations on the 18th.

On May 17, local time, Britain ushered in the first Sunday after the "conditional unblocking". In London, citizens sat on a lawn and enjoyed their leisure time. China News Service reporter Zhang Pingshe

　　According to data released by the British National Bureau of Statistics on the 19th, more than 11,600 people have died of the new crown virus in nursing homes since the beginning of the new crown epidemic. British Health Minister Hancock said the number of deaths in nursing homes is on a downward trend, and about 62% of nursing homes have no outbreaks.

　　There were 8647 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the Czech Republic. The "majority" of border crossings between the Czech Republic and neighboring countries will be opened from May 26. The police are currently working on a list of ports to be opened.

Han Litai Hospital's collective infection spread trend weakens

Singapore will gradually relax control in early June

　　The cumulative number of confirmed cases in South Korea exceeds 11,000. The anti-epidemic authorities believe that the spread of collective infection in Itaewon, Seoul has weakened and continues to show a decreasing trend. As of the 19th, there were more than 170 related cases.

On May 11th, local time, South Korea, a high school canteen in Seoul, health officials sprayed disinfectant in protective clothing.

　　The cumulative number of cases in Singapore reached 28,794. The Singapore Anti-epidemic Group announced on the 19th that the "blocking measures" that are being implemented to prevent the spread of the new crown epidemic will not be extended after it expires on June 1. The government will gradually relax the restrictions in three stages from June 2.

　　Kazakhstan is currently the country with the worst epidemic in terms of the number of diagnoses. On the 19th, the country added 311 confirmed cases, setting a new high in recent days, with a total of 6751 diagnosed cases. The Kazakh Defense Minister said on the 19th that the Kazakhstan army's epidemic prevention and isolation measures will not be relaxed in the near future, including the headquarters and the military regions.

　　The cumulative number of confirmed cases in India exceeds 100,000. India ’s capabilities in detecting viruses, admitting and treating patients, and producing protective equipment continue to improve. Some experts believe that India may usher in a peak epidemic in the next month or two.

Many countries in the Middle East upgrade their epidemic prevention measures

Egypt introduced mandatory rules for wearing masks

　　Turkey and Iran, the two countries with the most severe epidemic in the Middle East, have shown signs of rebounding recently. The Turkish Ministry of the Interior issued a notice on the 19th that 15 provinces and cities, including Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir, continued to enforce travel restrictions from 24:00 on May 19 to 24:00 on June 3.

Data map: Turkish streets under the epidemic.

　　The epidemic situation in the Middle East countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE is still grim. Qatar closed all stores across the country and stopped all commercial activities from 19 to 30. The UAE government reiterated on the 18th that the national curfew measures previously implemented will continue. Going out will be fined.

　　According to the latest data from the official website of the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are currently over 88,000 confirmed cases in Africa and more than 2,800 deaths.

　　A total of 13,484 cases were diagnosed in Egypt. Egyptian Prime Minister Madburi issued an administrative order on 19th. From May 30th, people must wear masks in markets, shops, banks, government departments and other places, and when taking public transportation. Violators will face 4000 Egyptian pounds (about $ 253) fine.