China News Service, March 9th. According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 7:25 on the 9th, Beijing time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide has exceeded 117 million, and more than 2.59 million deaths. .
At present, the epidemic situation in the United States is stabilizing, but experts have warned that the mutant virus may cause a surge in cases in the United States; Syrian President Assad has been diagnosed with the new crown; the epidemic situation in Europe, Africa, and South America is not optimistic, and the epidemic prevention measures have been tightened; To curb the spread of the epidemic, vaccination is advancing rapidly around the world.
Data map: The United States under the epidemic.
Expert: Mutated virus may cause a rebound in U.S. cases
U.S. Disease Control: You don't need to wear a mask after the vaccine party
As the most severely affected country in the world, the United States has over 29 million confirmed cases.
In response to the current situation of the epidemic, Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota in the United States, recently stated that although vaccination has eased the new crown epidemic, the number of cases of infection with the mutant new crown virus is increasing, and it may be in the United States. Cause a new round of surge in cases.
Osterholm believes that the U.S. epidemic is at a critical juncture, and it is expected that in the next 6 to 14 weeks, the mutated virus discovered in the U.K. will once again cause a surge of cases in the U.S.
He also pointed out that the infection of this variant virus only accounted for 1% to 4% of the total four weeks ago, but it has now risen to 30% to 40%.
On the other hand, the United States is advancing vaccination. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), so far, more than 31 million people in the United States have completed two doses of vaccination.
On the 8th local time, the CDC issued a new epidemic prevention guide, pointing out those who have finished the vaccine (people who have received the second dose of Modena vaccine or Pfizer vaccine for two weeks, or those who have received a dose of Johnson & Johnson for two weeks People) are allowed to gather indoors with other people who have also been vaccinated without wearing a mask or maintaining social distancing.
CDC Director Valensky said in a statement, “We know that people want to be vaccinated so that they can do things they like with the people they love.” However, in many cases, people who have finished the vaccine It is still recommended to take epidemic prevention measures, such as continuing to wear masks in public places, maintaining social distance with others, and avoiding large gatherings.
Data map: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Assad diagnosed with new crown
Many countries tighten epidemic prevention and control
On the 8th local time, the Syrian Presidential Palace issued an announcement stating that President Bashar Assad and his wife Asma Assad were diagnosed with the new crown virus.
The announcement stated that the two currently only have mild symptoms, have good physical signs, and are in stable condition. They will undergo home quarantine for 2 to 3 weeks and will continue to work during the quarantine period.
The Syrian Presidential Palace also stated that the Assads called on all Syrians to continue to take maximum protective measures and expressed their greetings to Syrian medical workers who are struggling to fight the epidemic.
At the same time, in view of the severe situation of the epidemic, many countries in Europe, Africa and South America have tightened prevention and control measures.
On the 8th local time, Dutch Prime Minister Ruth stated that the country will continue the epidemic prevention and control measures and the curfew will be extended to March 31; the Romanian capital Bucharest emergency committee decided on the 7th local time, local restaurants, cafes and bars, etc. Indoor venues will be closed for 14 days from 0:00 on the 8th. In addition, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Mauritius have also tightened relevant anti-epidemic measures in recent days.
Data map: Italy under the epidemic.
Vietnam begins to vaccinate
Italy relaxes vaccination for people over 65
In order to minimize the spread of the epidemic, many countries around the world have begun vaccination, and some of them are gradually liberalizing vaccination conditions.
At 9 o'clock on March 8, local time, Vietnam officially launched the new crown vaccination work.
According to the plan, 11 categories of people in Vietnam will be vaccinated first, including front-line epidemic prevention medical personnel, epidemic prevention personnel, diplomatic personnel, and border port workers.
On the 8th local time, the Italian Ministry of Health said that the country has approved the AstraZeneca vaccine for people over 65 years of age.
According to reports, due to lack of data, the Italian government initially suspected the efficacy of the vaccine in people over 65 years of age.
However, the Italian Ministry of Health also stated that those who are "extremely vulnerable" to certain diseases are still excluded.
In addition, France also announced on March 1 that it will provide AstraZeneca vaccines to people between 65 and 75 years of age who are at serious health risks.
Regarding the recently hotly discussed issue of vaccination certification, on March 8, local time, WHO's Director of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals Kate O'Brien said that WHO is very supportive of the new crown vaccination electronic certification, which can be efficient and accurate. Recording vaccination information locally will have a series of positive effects.