Chinanews, August 7th, according to comprehensive foreign media reports, on the 6th local time, there were more than 101,000 new confirmed cases of new crown in the United States, the highest level in 6 months.

With the worsening of the epidemic, many large companies in the United States and Amazon have begun to require employees to wear masks when working.

　　At the same time, the U.S. government has also placed great hopes on vaccination. Not only do federal government employees who lie about vaccination may have to go to jail, the White House also stated that it is studying the feasibility of flying in the U.S. after vaccination.

On July 30, local time, citizens of New York State, the United States, wore masks while shopping in a supermarket on Long Island.

A few days ago, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask policy, suggesting that people who have been vaccinated against the new crown still need to wear masks indoors in high-risk areas.

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The worsening of the epidemic has caused medical stress in many places

Amazon and JPMorgan Chase's export orders on the same day

　　Currently, the delta strain is spreading rapidly in the United States.

The rebound of new cases has put medical systems in many places in trouble.

　　Louisiana reported that there are now 2,421 people hospitalized for the new crown in the state, setting a new high for two consecutive days; in Florida, the number of new cases on the 6th local time is as high as 134,506, more than any 7 days since the outbreak. cycle.

　　The same medical tension also occurred in Mississippi. A local nurse posted on social media, complaining that “people are arguing about masks, vaccines, and freedom.” The nurse named Nicole said with a cry, “I’m just I don't want to watch other people die."

　　In view of the current situation, New Jersey Governor Murphy announced on the 6th local time that all students, faculty and staff must wear masks indoors at the beginning of the new school year in the fall.

A local school district chief said, “In New Orleans, Louisiana, the ICU at the Children’s Hospital is already overcrowded, and we must work hard to protect the safety of the children.”

　　In addition, both Amazon and JPMorgan Chase said on the 6th local time that no matter what the employee's vaccination situation is, everyone must wear masks to work.

On August 3, local time, customers were shopping in a mall in San Francisco, California.

Officials in seven counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco County, and the City of Berkeley announced on the 2nd that the mandatory requirement for wearing masks in indoor public places will be restored from the 3rd to prevent the spread of the highly contagious Delta virus.

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The United States may have to get a vaccine first when taking a flight in the United States?

The federal government strengthens internal vaccination management

　　In order to prevent and control the epidemic, the US government has placed a large part of its hopes on vaccination.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of now, 50% of the population in the United States has completed vaccination.

　　There are media reports that the Biden administration is considering using federal powers to require nursing home employees, domestic flight passengers and other groups to be vaccinated against the new crown.

　　In response, White House spokesperson Psaki responded on the 6th local time, “We are studying a series of options, and these discussions are still in the early stages and the time for decision-making is not yet reached.” She said that there is currently no time for these policies. surface.

　　In addition, US President Biden previously announced that federal government employees and contractors need to be vaccinated or regularly tested.

　　On the 6th local time, foreign media disclosed a form, which requires the filling in the form to indicate that they have been fully vaccinated, not fully vaccinated, not yet vaccinated, or refused to answer.

　　The report pointed out that if a federal government employee lied when filling in the vaccination status, he could be fined, fired or even prosecuted.

　　The form also pointed out that visitors or contractors who did not participate in the testing program of the relevant agency must submit a negative test for the new coronavirus within 3 days before the visit, otherwise they may be denied entry into the federal agency.

　　At present, the Biden administration is taking a multi-pronged approach to urge the people to get the vaccine as soon as possible.

On the 6th local time, Biden said that more measures will be introduced in the near future.