The COVID-19 epidemic has caused more than 20,000 deaths worldwide, and many political leaders have been ＂recruited＂
BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) According to the real-time statistics of Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 6: 30 a.m. on March 26, Beijing time, there were more than 460,000 confirmed cases and 21,000 cumulative deaths in COVID-19.
Among them, the epidemic situation in the United States, Italy, Spain and other countries is still grim; Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister, Britain’s Prince Charles and other national politicians have successively "recruited"; Britain, France, etc. responded to the epidemic through various laws and proposals; New Zealand, Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo and many other countries declared a state of emergency.
Data map: UN Secretary-General Guterres. China News Service reporter Liao Panshe
United Nations: All mankind must fight back together.
On March 25th, local time, the United Nations launched the "Global Humanitarian Response Plan for COVID-19 Epidemic", which aims to help the most vulnerable countries in the world to fight the epidemic, protect the lives of millions of people and prevent the virus from spreading in other countries.
UN Secretary-General Guterres said that Covid-19 is threatening all mankind, so all mankind must fight back together. It is not enough for a single country to take countermeasures.
Guterres and the heads of various agencies called on member countries to commit themselves to preventing the spread of Covid-19 in fragile countries and give maximum support to the response plan, so as to control the spread of the epidemic worldwide.
In addition, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, praised the Japanese decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympic Games as "difficult and wise" in his speech on 25th. At the same time, he called on countries that have taken "city closure" measures to make good use of this opportunity and take action to deal with the epidemic.
On March 24th, local time, people walked past the Javits Center in new york, USA. China News Service reporter Liao Panshe
The epidemic situation in New York State is serious, and the deployment of US troops abroad has been suspended for 60 days.
According to Johns Hopkins University data, as of 6: 30 a.m. on March 26th, Beijing time, there were 65,285 confirmed cases and 926 deaths in the United States. Among them, the epidemic situation in New York State is the most serious, with more than 30,000 confirmed cases.
Cuomo, the governor of New York State, said that the number of COVID-19 tests in New York State has accounted for 25% in the United States, but the peak of confirmed cases has not yet arrived.
In addition, Louisiana has become another state in the United States that has been listed as a "major disaster area" due to the epidemic. Affected by the epidemic, New York, Washington, California and Iowa have been listed as "major disaster areas".
On the 25th, the US Secretary of Defense issued a stop order to the US military, demanding that all US troops stationed overseas stop all travel and action plans. The order will be executed for up to 60 days to prevent the epidemic from spreading among US troops.
This measure is the most extensive preventive order of the US military so far, but the downsizing of the US military in Afghanistan will not be disturbed and will continue to maintain the withdrawal of personnel.
Italy: collective infection occurred in four nursing homes
According to the data of the Italian Ministry of Health on the 25th, the number of confirmed cases in Italy increased to 74,836, with 7,503 deaths.
In the past few days, collective infections have occurred in four nursing homes in Rome and surrounding areas. Up to now, more than 160 people have been infected and 3 people have died, and the number of infected people is still increasing. All four old-age care institutions were also isolated.
Earlier, the Italian cabinet passed a new epidemic prevention and control law to increase punishment for violations of prevention and control measures. According to the new law, Italy’s national emergency lasts until July 31st, during which the epidemic prevention and control law can be further adjusted.
In an interview with the media, the Assistant Director-General of WHO, Ranieri Gueira, said that Italy may see the peak of the epidemic this week.
Spain: Deputy Prime Minister tested positive.
By the 25th, there were 7,937 new confirmed cases in Spain, with a total of 47,610 cases and 3,434 deaths. Spain has become the fourth country in the world where the number of confirmed cases has exceeded 40,000, and the epidemic situation in Europe is second only to Italy.
The Spanish Prime Minister’s Office said on the 25th that the Covid-19 test conducted by Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo on the 24th was positive. At present, Calvo is receiving isolation treatment in a clinic in Madrid, and his recovery is good.
In addition, several officials of the Spanish government have been infected. The wife, mother and father-in-law of Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez were also diagnosed.
British Parliament Passes Epidemic Emergency Bill
On the 25th local time, the British Ministry of Health and Social Security released the latest data. There were 1,452 new confirmed cases and 43 new deaths in the country, with a total of 9,529 confirmed cases. The cumulative total number of deaths is 465.
The emergency bill to deal with the COVID-19 epidemic was passed in the upper house of the British Parliament on the same day, and it only needs to be passed by the royal family to become law. The bill aims to give the government more power to deal with the spread of the epidemic.
In addition, Buckingham Palace said on the 25th that Prince Charles Covid-19’s test results were positive, but his symptoms were mild, and he was in good health and was in isolation at home. Queen Elizabeth II is currently in good health.
Germany: Merkel’s second test was negative
As of 0: 00 local time on the 25th, there were 4,118 newly confirmed cases in Germany, with a total of 31,554 cases and 149 deaths.
Data map: German Chancellor Angela Merkel. China News Service reporter Peng Dawei photo
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s second Covid-19 test was negative, and a third test will be conducted early next week, a German government spokesman announced on the 25th. Previously, she had contact with a confirmed patient and began to be isolated at home on the 22nd.
France passed 25 emergency decrees, and Switzerland was diagnosed with more than 10,000 cases.
On 25th, French President Macron visited the hardest-hit areas in France and announced the launch of anti-epidemic military operations. The French epidemic continued to deteriorate that day, with the cumulative number of confirmed cases rising to 25,233 and the number of deaths rising to 1,331.
Under strict control measures, there are almost no pedestrians and vehicles on Rivoli Avenue in the center of Paris. China News Service reporter Yang Li photo
French Prime Minister Philippe announced on the same day that the meeting passed 25 administrative decrees to deal with the impact of the epidemic on all aspects of economy and society.
On the other hand, according to the data of Hopkins University, as of 6: 02 Beijing time on the 26th, Switzerland has diagnosed 10,897 cases, making it the fifth country in Europe with more than 10,000 confirmed cases.
Russia: The whole people will have a paid holiday for one week from next week.
On the 25th local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in his speech on the epidemic that Russia will have a paid holiday for one week next week, and the long holiday will last from March 28th to April 5th.
He said: "Of course, all living security institutions, including medical institutions, pharmacies, shops, banks, financial settlement institutions, transportation and power organs at all levels will continue to operate."
Affected by the epidemic, the referendum on Russian constitutional amendments will also be postponed.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Gorikova said on the 25th that the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Russia has increased to 658, and 29 cases have been cured.
Many countries declared a state of emergency.
New Zealand announced on the 25th local time that the country entered a state of emergency that day. The state of emergency applies to the whole of New Zealand, including chatham islands, Stewart Island and other inhabited islands.
On the same day, the mayor of Ottawa, Canada, Jim Watson announced that Ottawa had entered a state of emergency. Prior to this, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and other big cities have successively declared a state of emergency.
In response to the epidemic, the Philippines, Ukraine, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ganel, C? te d ‘Ivoire, Sierra Leone and other countries have declared a state of emergency.