(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Globally confirmed cases exceed 6.8 million U.S. protests intensify epidemic spread
China News Agency, Beijing, June 7th, comprehensive news: WHO released the latest data on the 6th. As of 16:00 on the 6th, Beijing time, there were 6,663,304 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia worldwide; 392,802 deaths. According to real-time statistical data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 6:30 on the 7th, Beijing time, there were 6,804,044 cases diagnosed globally and nearly 400,000 deaths.
Saudi Arabia, the rotating chairman of the G20, announced on the 6th that G20 members and invited countries have pledged to donate more than US$21 billion to support the international community in fighting the epidemic. The announcement stated that the donation will be used for diagnosis and treatment and vaccine development and production, and will provide emergency response to global anti-epidemic actions.
On June 1, local time, people marched on the streets of New York City in the United States to protest the police's violent law enforcement, and the police on the scene were strictly controlled.
U.S. death toll approaches 110,000 protests intensify epidemic spread
According to real-time statistical data from Johns Hopkins University, as of 2:33 on the 7th, Beijing time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the United States reached 19,090,77, and the number of deaths was close to 110,000. In New York State, where the epidemic is most severe, more than 376,000 cases have been diagnosed and more than 30,000 deaths have occurred.
Continued protests throughout the United States have intensified the spread of the epidemic. According to the report of the US Capitol Hill on the 6th, the number of newly diagnosed cases in 23 states across the United States continues to increase. Among them, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Texas and Vermont have recorded new cases since the outbreak in the past 4 days. Increase the highest records of confirmed cases.
The picture shows June 1, local time, Paris Cafe is ready to reopen.
The EU plans to resume the opening of the internal borders of the Schengen area
Compared with the United States where the epidemic continues to be severe, the European epidemic has gradually slowed down, and many countries have further lifted their epidemic prevention restrictions. The European Civil Affairs Commissioner said that the EU will resume the opening of the internal borders of the Schengen area by the end of June; from July 1, the borders of countries outside the EU will be gradually opened.
From the 8th, Spain will reduce the state of emergency to the third stage in the region covering 52% of the country's population; French experts said that the country's epidemic has been controlled, and it is not recommended to implement national-level restrictions again; Switzerland will start on the 15th, Reopen borders to many European countries including all countries in the Schengen area.
In addition, according to data released by the Italian Civil Protection Department on the 6th, a total of 234,801 cases were diagnosed in the country. According to the report issued by the Ministry of Health on the same day, the spread of the virus in Italy is weakening.
On the Russian side, according to the Russian Epidemic Prevention Command, on the 6th, there were 8,855 newly diagnosed cases in Russia in the past 24 hours, and a total of 458,689 cases were diagnosed. WHO spokesman Margaret Harris said that Russia is in the peak platform period of the epidemic.
On April 15, local time, volunteers were making masks in the lobby of the Hafez Theater in the center of Tehran, Iran.
India's consecutive single-day increase record of Iran confirmed cases approaching 170,000
According to the Ministry of Health in Singapore on the 6th, as of 12:00 on that day, a total of 37,527 cases were diagnosed in Singapore. The Ministry of Health in Singapore stated that 98% of the new cases are related to known infections. There are still 308 patients receiving treatment in the hospital.
According to data released by the Ministry of Health on the 6th, the number of confirmed cases in the country increased by 993 compared with the previous day, a new high since the outbreak occurred, and a total of 30514 cases were diagnosed.
On the same day, 9887 new cases were diagnosed in India, setting a new record of single-day growth for four consecutive days. According to the "India Times" statistics, as of the evening of that day, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in India exceeded 246,000, surpassing Italy and Spain, ranking fifth in the world. The high number of new cases has caused health experts to worry. They believe that India can only reach the peak of the epidemic after a month or more.
The Iraqi Ministry of Health said on the 6th that 1252 new cases were diagnosed in the country, and a total of 11098 cases were diagnosed. Statistics show that the number of newly confirmed cases and deaths in Iraq in a single day is the highest since the outbreak. In the capital city of Baghdad, where the epidemic is most severe, there were 665 newly confirmed cases, and new cases in many southern provinces increased significantly. The Iraqi government decided on that day to extend the comprehensive curfew measures until June 14.
The Israeli epidemic continued to rebound. According to data released by the Israeli Ministry of Health on the evening of the 6th, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the country reached 17,752.
Iran's cumulative number of confirmed cases on the 6th was close to 170,000, surpassing Turkey, and once again became the country with the largest number of diagnoses in the Middle East. Iranian President Ruhani announced on the same day that starting from the 13th, kindergartens and language centers and other educational institutions will restart; on the 21st, except for high-risk areas, provinces and cities will reopen movie theaters, concert halls and other entertainment venues, but the occupancy rate must be controlled at 50 %the following.
On June 1, local time, in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, artists held red balloons to mourn the people who died in the new crown pneumonia epidemic.
Brazil newly confirmed more than 27,000 cases of official changes to the way the epidemic data is released
The cumulative number of confirmed cases in Brazil is second only to the United States, ranking second in the world. Brazilian President Bosonaro announced on the 6th that the statistics and release of Brazil's daily epidemic data will be changed, and only the number of new diagnoses, deaths and rehabilitation will be announced within 24 hours. According to the data released by the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the evening of the 6th, 27,075 new cases were diagnosed in the country on a single day, with a total of 672,846 cases diagnosed. Brazilian infectious disease experts said that the Brazilian epidemic is still in the climbing stage. In addition, Brazil is currently entering the winter, and the epidemic is still spreading to poor communities. Under the influence of double factors, experts worry that the Brazilian epidemic may be out of control.
According to a report from the Chilean Ministry of Health on the 6th, 5,246 new cases were confirmed in the country, and a total of 127,745 cases were diagnosed. This is the highest single-day increase in Chile since the outbreak.
According to the health department of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, large-scale virus testing will be conducted in various districts starting from the 6th. In addition, a new quarantine policy will be implemented starting on the 8th, and the police will also increase police input.
The picture shows a customer in a pharmacy in Johannesburg, South Africa, where customers are selecting epidemic prevention materials. China News Agency reporter Wang Xishe
Africa diagnoses over 176,000 cases of Kenya extended curfew for 30 days
As of 14:00 on the 6th, according to data from the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 54 countries in the African region reported 176,807 confirmed cases.
At present, the countries with severe epidemics are South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, Ghana and Morocco. Kenyan President Kenyatta said on the 6th that a total of 2,600 cases have been diagnosed in the country. He also announced that the national curfew in Kenya will be extended by 30 days, and the ban on international passenger flights will also be extended. (Finish)