The continuous snowstorm in the northeastern U.S. becomes more difficult to prevent and control the epidemic
As of the 17th, a blizzard that has been rare for several years has lasted for two days in the northeastern United States and has caused 4 deaths.
According to a report issued by the National Weather Service, the blizzard covered the northeastern region from North Carolina to New England, affecting as many as 60 million people.
Among them, the capital Washington, New York, New Jersey and Virginia were the most affected.
Strong winds and heavy snow have posed threats to people's safety and made the prevention and control of the new crown pneumonia epidemic even more difficult.
On November 26, local time, the roads in Denver, USA were covered with snow.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio: This may be the biggest snowstorm in years.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker: We have not experienced this level of blizzard in a long time.
According to US media reports, so far, the blizzard has killed at least 4 people in traffic accidents, about 80,000 households have been powered off, and more than 600 flights have been cancelled.
The slippery road surface caused by snow has also caused a large number of traffic accidents. The New York City police received more than 200 traffic accident reports in one day, including 27 car crashes and 6 serious injuries.
In addition, the situation of more than 4,000 homeless people in New York City has also caused great public concern. People have called on the local government to take measures to help them.
The blizzard also brought greater challenges to the already severe prevention and control of the new crown pneumonia epidemic.
At least eight states including Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania have been forced to close a number of new coronavirus testing centers.
In addition, the new crown vaccination work just started this week has also been affected.
The 12 hospitals in Pennsylvania were originally scheduled to vaccinate the first batch of medical staff on the 17th local time. Now due to bad weather, it is expected to be postponed.