(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) Over 290 million confirmed cases of new crown worldwide, U.S. Secretary of Defense confirmed infection

　　China News Service, Beijing, January 3, Comprehensive news: According to real-time statistics from the Worldometer website, as of 6:30 on January 3, 2022, Beijing time, there were 888,136 new confirmed cases of new crown and 3139 new deaths in a single day worldwide. There were a total of 290,439,443 confirmed cases and a total of 5,459,800 deaths.

On January 2, local time, US Secretary of Defense Austin tested positive for the new crown virus.

He said that his symptoms were mild and he would stay home quarantined for 5 days.

The data picture shows Austin at the Pentagon in August 2021.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Chen Mengtong

Americas: The cumulative number of confirmed cases in the United States exceeds 55 million, the Secretary of Defense confirms infection

　　Statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States show that as of 16:21 on the 2nd Eastern Time, there were 189092 new confirmed cases of new crown in the United States in a single day, 189 new deaths, and a total of 55,049,058 confirmed cases, and a total of deaths. There are 826,005 cases.

　　US Secretary of Defense Austin issued a statement on the 2nd confirming that he was infected with the new crown virus.

The statement said, “I tested positive for the new crown this morning. After I developed symptoms during the vacation, I requested a test today.” “My symptoms are very mild. Following the doctor’s instructions, I will be home quarantined for the next 5 days.” .

　　Austin mentioned in the statement that he had met with US President Biden on December 21, 2021.

He said that the meeting was a week earlier than his onset of symptoms. The new crown test result on the morning of the meeting was negative. During the meeting, he wore a mask and maintained social distancing.

　　Official Brazilian statistics show that the country has 3,986 new confirmed cases of new crown on the 2nd.

According to local media reports on the 2nd, a mass infection of Omi Keron occurred on the cruise ship "Mediterranean Zhenai" anchored in the waters near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and 201 people were suspected of being infected.

　　The report quoted a statement from the Mediterranean Cruise Line saying that the suspected cases found on the "Mediterranean Zhenai" cruise ship had only mild or no symptoms.

A dedicated independent space will be set up in the cabin, and immediate isolation measures will be taken for patients with mild illnesses, and information about suspected or confirmed cases will be reported in a timely manner to ensure that confirmed cases are safely disembarked and returned to their homes or hotels for isolation.

In view of the fact that there have been several mass infections on cruise ships last week, the Brazilian Health Inspection Agency has recommended that the cruise season this year be suspended, but the cruise company has not yet adjusted the sailing schedule.

Data map: Britain under the epidemic.

Europe: The number of new crown infections in the UK increases by 43% and the number of deaths increases by 50% in a single week

　　Data released on the British government website on the 2nd showed that there were 137,583 new confirmed cases of new crown in the UK in a single day (Scotland and Northern Ireland have not yet released data), 73 new deaths, and a cumulative total of 13.235 million confirmed cases, and a cumulative total of nearly 15 deaths. Million cases.

Between December 27, 2021 and January 2, 2022, more than 1.1 million people were infected with the new crown virus, an increase of 43% from last week, and the number of related deaths increased by 50% from last week.

The number of patients admitted to the new crown has reached the highest level since March last year.

　　In order to curb the spread of the epidemic, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have introduced epidemic prevention measures, including closing nightclubs, requiring social distancing in bars and other places, and limiting the number of people gathered.

The Minister of Education of the United Kingdom announced that it will require secondary school students in England to wear masks in class when they return to school next week.

　　According to data released by the French Ministry of Health on the 2nd, there were 58432 new confirmed cases of new crown in France in a single day, 91 new deaths, a cumulative total of more than 10.25 million confirmed cases, a cumulative total of more than 120,000 deaths, and 3572 severely ill hospitalized patients. example.

　　French President Macron warned that the epidemic situation in France will be difficult in the coming weeks.

According to the new anti-epidemic decree, from the 3rd, the scope of application of the requirement to wear masks on public transport will be expanded from the original people aged 11 and above to 6 years and above. Food or beverages will no longer be provided on public transportation.

Major cities such as the capital Paris and Lyon have renewed the requirement that people wear masks when they go to the streets.

　　France's requirement to add the United States to the "red list" of high risks of the new crown epidemic formally came into effect on the 2nd.

All U.S. travelers who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 must be quarantined for 10 days when entering France. Those who have completed vaccinations against the virus must present a negative nucleic acid test certificate before boarding the plane.

　　According to data released by the Robert Koch Institute, the Federal Agency for Disease Control in Germany, on the 2nd, there were 12,515 new confirmed cases of new crowns and 46 new deaths in Germany in a single day. The cumulative number of confirmed cases was close to 7.19 million, and the cumulative number of deaths exceeded 110,000. example.

　　According to data released on the 2nd of the official website of Russia's new crown virus epidemic prevention, Russia has 18,233 new confirmed cases of new crown in a single day and 811 new deaths. The cumulative number of confirmed cases is close to 10.54 million, and the cumulative number of deaths exceeds 310,000.

Data map: South Korea under the epidemic.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Liu Xu

Asia: New Delhi, the capital of India, may have another "full curfew" South Korea’s first death of Omi Kejon

　　According to data released by the Ministry of Health of India on the 2nd, India has 27,533 new confirmed cases of new crowns and 284 new deaths in a single day. The cumulative number of confirmed cases is close to 34.89 million, and the cumulative number of deaths exceeds 480,000.

A total of 1525 cases of Omi Keron infection have been confirmed.

　　The number of new cases in the Indian capital New Delhi on the 2nd was 17% higher than the previous day.

On the 1st, the positive rate of New Delhi’s new crown virus test was 4.59%, which is close to the most severe level in the classification of the epidemic. If the positive rate exceeds 5% for two consecutive days, a “red” alert will be issued, a “full curfew” will be implemented and the majority will be stopped Economic activity.

　　At present, all parts of India are constantly tightening epidemic prevention measures. Most areas have implemented curfews at night, store business hours have been halved, and schools have resumed online teaching.

Starting on the 3rd, all schools and barbershops in West Bengal will be closed, and all government and private institutions will only allow half of the staff to work; starting on the 5th, flights from Mumbai and New Delhi to Kolkata will be reduced to two days a week; 10 Beginning today, the new crown vaccine booster injection has been given to front-line workers and people over 60 years of age.

　　The Minister of Health of Malaysia issued a warning on social networks on the 2nd that Malaysia is "very likely" to face a new wave of epidemics caused by the Omi Keron strain.

He urged the public to receive a booster shot of the new crown vaccine as soon as possible to slow the spread of the Omi Keron strain and avoid the collapse of the public health system.

　　As of December 31, 2021, Malaysia has confirmed 64 cases of Ome Keron infection, of which 63 were imported cases. There are more than 900 suspected Ome Keron cases in the country, all of whom have been to Saudi Arabia on a pilgrimage. The Malaysian government has therefore suspended people’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.

　　According to the South Korean epidemic prevention department's report on the 3rd, there were 3,129 new confirmed cases of new crowns in the country in a single day, and the first death from Ome Keron infection.

According to reports, two elderly people in their 90s at a nursing home in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, died after being infected with the Omi Keron strain of the new crown mutant virus.

Two patients were diagnosed with the new crown virus in December last year and died on December 27 and 29 respectively.

Data map: South Africa under the epidemic.

Africa and Oceania: The cumulative number of deaths in South Africa is close to 100,000, and the number of cases in Australia surges

　　According to the latest report from the South African Ministry of Health, there were 9,818 new confirmed cases of new crowns and 53 new deaths in the country on the 1st. The cumulative number of confirmed cases is close to 3.47 million, and the cumulative number of deaths is close to 100,000.

　　According to Australian media reports on the 2nd, Australian Prime Minister Morrison held a press conference at his residence on December 29, 2021, with a new crown-infected person attending.

Currently, Morrison is monitoring his symptoms of new crown.

According to the Australian epidemic prevention guidelines, Morrison was not required to undergo isolation or nucleic acid testing.

　　The number of confirmed cases of new crowns in Australia surged. New South Wales, the most populous state, reported 18,278 new cases on the 2nd, and Victoria reported 7,127 new cases on the same day.

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