China News Service, June 18, according to real-time statistical data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 7:33 on June 18, Beijing time, there were more than 8.32 million cases of new crowns diagnosed worldwide, and a total of more than 447,000 deaths. . The World Health Organization announced that it will stop the trial of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of new crowns; the Trump campaign rally has raised concerns about the spread of the epidemic; Germany has reproduced the clustered infections of meat factories; New Zealand has sent troops to supervise the isolation facilities;
The picture shows the WHO Director-General Tan Desai. Photo courtesy of China News Service
WHO announces cessation of new crown trial of hydroxychloroquine
Dexamethasone is not suitable for preventing new crowns
World Health Organization Director-General Tan Desai said at an online press conference in Geneva on the 17th that the world must concentrate on accelerating the treatment of coronary heart disease patients in 2019.
Tan Desai said that there was gratifying news from Britain on the 16th, and the test of dexamethasone had achieved positive preliminary results. This common steroid has been shown to have a beneficial effect on patients with severe diseases infected with the new coronavirus. He said that WHO will update clinical guidelines to reflect how and when dexamethasone should be used to treat patients with new crowns.
On the 17th, the head of the WHO Health Emergency Program Michael Ryan stated that dexamethasone should be used under medical supervision, not for the prevention of new coronary pneumonia, but for critically ill patients with new coronary pneumonia. On the same day, Restrepo, an official of the organization's immunization, vaccine and biological products department, said that he stopped the hydroxychloroquine branch test in the "Unity Test" project on the grounds that the drug failed to reduce the mortality rate of patients with new crowns.
Data graph: US President Trump.
Trump campaign rally raises concerns about epidemic spread
Fuchs said the United States is still in the first wave of outbreaks
At present, over 2.16 million cases have been diagnosed in the United States, with more than 117,000 deaths. According to US media statistics, 21 states have seen an increase in confirmed cases of new coronavirus infections in the past few weeks, and 8 states have remained stable. All parts of the United States are now restarting to varying degrees. Experts expect the second peak of new coronavirus infection is coming.
On the 20th, US President Trump intends to hold a ten thousand manpower event at the indoor venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Some people worry that the risk of spreading the epidemic may increase. US Vice President Pence disclosed on the 16th that officials are considering or holding momentum activities outdoors.
The picture shows Fodge, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
US Chief Infectious Disease Expert Fuchs warned in an interview a few days ago, "I am not very willing to talk about the second wave of the epidemic", "because we have not walked out of the first wave of the epidemic." He said that failure to comply with epidemic prevention measures will make the epidemic worse again.
In Latin America, the epidemic continues to develop. In Brazil, where the epidemic is most severe, the cumulative number of confirmed cases has exceeded 950,000. In the past month, the outbreaks in many states of the country have spread from the capital to the inland areas.
The picture shows the new crown antibody detection point set up in a parking lot in the city center by a private clinic in Berlin on May 24 local time. China News Service reporter Peng Dawei
Germany extends ban on large events until the end of October
Spain will hold a memorial ceremony for the new crown deceased
Recently, a number of meat factories in North Rhine-Westphalia and other places have outbreaks of cluster infections. As of the 17th, 657 people had been diagnosed in a meat joint factory in Gütersloh County, and about 7,000 people were quarantined. On the 17th, German Chancellor Angela Merkel reached an agreement with the state governors and decided to extend the ban on holding large-scale events from the end of August to the end of October.
As the epidemic stabilizes, Spain is gradually lifting the three-month blockade. Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said on the 17th that Spanish King Felipe VI will host a ceremony on July 16 to commemorate more than 27,000 deceased who died in the new crown epidemic, and there will be more senior EU officials participating.
On June 10, local time, before the military parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War, soldiers rehearsed with masks at the military base in Arabino, a suburb of Moscow.
On the 17th, the first rehearsal of Russia's military parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War was held at the Palace Square. Affected by the epidemic, the Russian Radiation Chemical and Biological Protection Force fully disinfected the Palace Square before the rehearsal. All personnel participating in the event were required to wear masks and gloves. In addition, the Russian President’s press secretary stated that a special disinfection channel has been installed in the president’s residence.
New Zealand sends troops to monitor isolation facilities
The number of cases in Singapore's community is declining
The New Zealand government announced on the 17th that its defense forces will be responsible for monitoring the country's isolation facilities and strengthening border controls. Earlier, due to quarantine errors, two foreigners infected with the new crown virus left the country's isolation facility early. New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern said that infected people should not be allowed to leave, "this is an unacceptable failure of the system."
On May 23, local time, Singapore’s luxury cruise ship Gemini Star, which docked at the port, was used as a temporary dormitory to house foreign workers recovering from new coronary pneumonia.
After an outbreak of large-scale swarm infections in the labor dormitory in Singapore, a large number of laborers were tested. The new health ministry said that overall, the number of new community cases has fallen from an average of 9 cases per day to 7 cases per day in the past week.
The new crown epidemic hit the Indonesian economy hard, and the Indonesian government decided to relax restrictions. However, since the Indonesian government "unbonded", the number of newly diagnosed cases has continued to rise. On the 17th, Indonesia added 1031 confirmed cases, with a total of 41,431 confirmed cases, surpassing Singapore and becoming the country with the most confirmed cases in Southeast Asia.
Africa's new crown has confirmed more than 260,000 cases
Turkey does not consider implementing a large-scale "foot ban"
At present, confirmed cases of new crowns in Africa have exceeded 260,000. South Africa is still the country with the largest number of confirmed cases, with a cumulative total of more than 80,000 cases. Faced with the severe epidemic situation, many African countries adjusted their anti-epidemic measures accordingly.
Mozambique temporarily closed the largest local market in the capital, Si Pamanini, starting on the 15th for 3 days to carry out stall rectification and disinfection work. Botswana lifted the closure of the Greater Gaborone District from the local time on the 15th. Public schools will also reopen one after another, and private schools will decide when to reopen.
On March 26, local time, the Iranian Tehran International Exhibition Center, staff wearing protective clothing are operating medical equipment.
In the Middle East, the epidemic situation in the UAE, Qatar and other countries has slowed down. However, countries such as Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia have experienced partial or overall rebound after relaxing the anti-epidemic control measures.
On the 17th, Turkish Minister of Health Koca said that due to the dense population and serious epidemic situation, the Scientific Committee for the Response to the New Crown Epidemic Situation has recommended the implementation of mandatory mask orders in Istanbul, Ankara and Bursa. He said he did not consider implementing a "foot ban" on a large scale in the future. (Finish)