China News Service, July 11. According to statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 8:34 on July 11, Beijing time, there were more than 12.45 million confirmed cases of the new crown worldwide, and a total of more than 559,000 deaths. According to the WHO, cases of "unexplained pneumonia" in Kazakhstan may be new cases of pneumonia; the global epidemic prevention and control are becoming more and more complicated, and new crown viruses are found in the wastewater in the suburbs of Madrid, Spain; many countries maintain epidemic prevention and control, and the national emergency in Italy may be extended.

On May 18, the 73rd World Health Assembly held an opening ceremony in the form of a video conference. The picture shows the address of the WHO Director-General Tan Desai shot in Berlin, Germany. China News Service reporter Peng Dawei

WHO: Global number of cases has doubled in the past 6 weeks

Kazakhstan "unexplained pneumonia" may be the new crown

　　WHO Director General Tan Desai said at a regular press conference on the 10th that the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the world has exceeded 12 million, and the number of cases has more than doubled in the past 6 weeks. Tan Desai also pointed out that many places around the world have proved that even areas with severe epidemics can regain control of the situation.

　　On the same day, Michael Ryan, the head of the WHO Health Emergency Program, also stated that WHO had noticed "unknown cause of pneumonia" in Kazakhstan. WHO is studying the actual local testing conditions and quality to prevent new pneumonia false negative samples from other pneumonia samples. Many cases of "unexplained pneumonia" may be new pneumonia cases.

　　He also emphasized that WHO will remain open to this until the patient is fully diagnosed.

On July 4, local time, Washington, the United States, the National Square overcrowded in previous years was deserted. Affected by the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, the US capital Washington canceled the annual Independence Day parade. China News Agency reporter Chen Meng

Global epidemic prevention and control is becoming more and more complicated

New coronavirus found in Madrid suburban wastewater

　　There are more than 3.18 million confirmed cases of the new crown in the United States, and a total of more than 130,000 deaths. The latest data shows that the average daily increase of 53699 confirmed cases in the United States in the past seven days. On July 10, Fuch, a top expert in infectious diseases in the United States, said that the United States "is facing very serious problems."

　　Fuch said that about 40% to 45% of the positive cases are asymptomatic at present, and because the virus is transmitted through asymptomatic people, isolation and tracking have become "significantly complicated" in the past few months.

　　At the same time, the Brazilian Ministry of Health announced that it will change the medical guidelines for patients with mild new pneumonia, suggesting that patients with relevant symptoms should seek medical treatment in a timely manner. Previously, Brazil only recommended patients with breathlessness to seek medical treatment, mild patients only need to be isolated at home.

　　The Natural Protection Agency of the Spanish National Guard has recently discovered that there is a new coronavirus in the wastewater that is illegally discharged into the Manzanares River flowing through Getafe in the southern suburbs of Madrid. The Nature Conservation Bureau reported that the health of the residents along the river as well as those working or living in the lower reaches is greatly threatened due to the failure to take appropriate management measures for the river.

On July 8, local time, in Paris, France, French artist Jean Rene aka JR created a large-scale mosaic work composed of portraits of medical staff to pay tribute to medical staff.

Multinationals maintain epidemic prevention control

Italian national emergency or renewal

　　At the same time, many countries have maintained or even tightened their existing epidemic prevention and control measures, and strictly prevented the accumulation of personnel.

　　Italian Prime Minister Conte revealed to the media on the 10th that in order to continue to prevent and control the epidemic, it is likely to extend the national emergency until the end of 2020. Conte said that no final decision has been made yet, but there are "good reasons" to move in this direction. Italy has entered a state of health emergency since January 31, and the original deadline was July 31.

　　In France, there have been more than 30,000 deaths in the new crown. For health and epidemic prevention, many French cities and towns decided to cancel the National Day fireworks show on July 14. However, the Paris City Government has decided to keep the Eiffel Tower fireworks display on National Day, but it is forbidden to gather around the scene to watch.

　　In addition, France requires passengers to wear masks when using public transportation systems. However, in early July, a bus driver was beaten and seriously injured because he asked passengers to wear masks. He died on the 10th.

　　The epidemic situation in Uzbekistan has become increasingly severe, with more than 11,000 cases diagnosed. The country decided to re-implement some anti-epidemic measures from July 10 to August 1. For example, except for certain vehicles and certain times, it is prohibited to pass vehicles, and to prohibit public entertainment activities and other gathering activities.