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The world recorded that almost 233,000 people died of nCoV in more than 3.2 million cases, with some countries reporting positive signs and hoping to relax the blockade.
According to Johns Hopkins University statistics, 3,249,667 infections and 232,936 nCoV deaths have been recorded in 210 countries and territories, an increase of 61,748 and 5,759 cases compared to yesterday. More than a million people have recovered.
The largest epidemic region in the world. America 1,067,289 cases were registered, of which 62,870 died, 29,763 and 1,934 respectively.
The United States has conducted more than 6 million tests, the highest in the world, but experts say this number is not enough. Harvard University published a study that recommends that the US USA They must perform at least 5 million nCoV tests / day in June to be able to reopen soon, while the US one-day test level. USA April 22 is 314,182.
President Trump signed a decree based on the Defense Production Law, forcing meat factories to continue operating due to concerns about food shortages and disrupted supplies.
Spain They reported 2,740 additional infections and 268 deaths, bringing the total to 239,639 and 24,543 respectively, and it continues to be the second largest epidemic area in the world.
This is the day that Spain recorded the fewest deaths since March 20, when the country reported 235 deaths. More than 112,000 people have recovered. Health experts believe that Spain peaked on April 2, when 950 people died in 24 hours. Since then, the number of Covid-19 infections and deaths in the country has decreased.
Spain imposed blockades from mid-March. As of May 2, Spaniards will be able to exercise outdoors if the number of nCoV infections continues to decline. People will have one hour of supervised outdoor activity between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., within a kilometer of your home. An adult can travel with up to three children, but must not use outdoor play areas and must comply with the principle of community separation, at least two meters away.
Italy they registered 1,872 more cases and 285 deaths, with a total of 205,463 and 27,967 respectively. Both increases are lower than the previous day. The Italian Civil Protection Agency said that the number of people who received active treatment had decreased from 1,795 to 1,694. 1.3 million tests have been carried out in this country on 60 million people.
Italy sealed the nation on 9/3, forcing people to stay home, with most companies closing, putting great pressure on the third largest economy in the euro zone. The Italian government is expected to relax the blockade of 4/5.
Brother surpassing France, becoming the fourth largest epidemic region in the world with 171,253 cases and 26,771 deaths, an increase of 6,032 and 674 compared to the previous day.
The blockade in Britain lasted more than a month. It plans to assess work against the epidemic on May 7 and the roadmap to release the restrictions will be announced next week, when many are concerned about the economic impact of the “community isolation” measures.
France confirmed 758 more cases and 289 deaths, with a total of 167,178 and 24,376 respectively. France will expand the blockade, allowing some schools to reopen after May 11, but nonessential businesses like cafes and restaurants are expected to continue operating.
Germany 1,470 additional cases of nCoV infection and 156 deaths were registered, bringing the total number of cases to 163,009 and 6,623. The country is easing the blockade, “turning on the green light” for religious organizations, playgrounds, museums and zoos to reopen, but it must guarantee “sanitary control, entry and exit requirements.” long lines “.
On May 6, German leaders will meet to make a decision on the reopening of schools, restaurants and soccer leagues.
Russia An additional 7,099 cases of nCoV were reported, bringing the total number of infected people to 106,498, of whom 1,073 died. Russia’s nCoV Crisis Center said it was the largest daily increase since Covid-19 erupted in the country, making Russia the eighth country in the world to register more than 100,000 infected people. nCoV. More than half of new infections occur in and around Moscow.
President Putin announced on April 28 that he will extend his paid vacation until May 11 because the country has not yet reached its peak. He called on localities to continue to strictly maintain community isolation, saying that Russia could gradually reduce restrictions as of May 12, depending on the situation of the pandemic. The Kremlin calls people to stay home during the holiday season in early May.
In Latin America Brazil they recorded 6,019 additional cases and 390 deaths due to nCoV, bringing the cases and deaths to 85,380 and 5,901, respectively. According to the Brazilian Ministry of Health, the death toll could be higher than the official figure, while experts believe that the case in the country could be 12-15 times higher than current figures due to the large number of cases. detected due to limited testing capacity.
The state of Rio de Janeiro, one of the most affected places in the country, continues to demand that people stay home until May 11. President Jair Bolsonaro frequently expressed his impatience with the restriction imposed by state governors and urged local leaders to restart economic activity. Bolsonaro was also controversial when he said that Covid-19 was the same as normal flu and made people dissatisfied with his administration’s response to disease.
Mexico 17,799 cases and 1,732 deaths were reported, increasing by 1,047 and 163 respectively. The government says the actual number of infections could be much higher than the confirmed cases.
Although the number of new infections is increasing, the government faces calls to relax restrictions in the industry. More than 300 US executives wrote to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador last week to urge them to quickly reopen their suppliers in Mexico.
In the middle east Saudi Arabia registered 1,351 new infections and 5 deaths, bringing the total number of infections and deaths nationwide to 22,753 and 162.
The country loosened the daytime curfew during the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims, but Mecca still maintains its blockade measures 24/7. Elsewhere, people can leave their homes by 9 a.m. at 5 p.m. and resume some business activities until May 13. Shopping malls, wholesale agents and construction companies are also operating again.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) they reported 552 new infections and 7 more deaths, with a total of 12,481 and 105, respectively.
Iran it continues to be the largest epidemic region in Asia with 94,640 cases. The country registered 71 more deaths, marking the 17th consecutive day that the number of daily deaths is less than 100, bringing the number of deaths to 6,028.
The Iranian government has allowed the reopening of stores in stages and the removal of restrictions on inter-provincial travel. However, schools, mosques, cinemas, stadiums, and other public places remain closed across the country. In recent days, the government has raised the possibility of reopening mosques in the least affected areas, but does not have a specific plan.
China and South Korea have not released new figures.
In South Asia, India detected 1,800 new infections and 75 deaths, with a total of 34,862 and 1,154 respectively. A national blockade will be imposed in India from March 25 and will last until May 3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has allowed the resumption of some agricultural and industrial activities in rural areas least affected by the pandemic, after a blockade ordered millions of people to become unemployed, lack of food and shelter.
The Indian Ministry of Health is using contact tracing and community monitoring to treat asymptomatic cases. As the second most populous country in the world, India is expected to be seriously devastated without strong response measures.
Southeast Asia they reported 1,215 more nCoV infections, bringing the number of people infected to the entire area to 44,454, of whom 1,537 died. Singapore is the largest epidemic area in the region with 16,169 infected people and 15 people dying. Indonesia ranked second with 10,118 cases and 792 deaths. The Philippines reported 8,488 infections and 568 deaths, the third largest epidemic area.
East Timor and Laos remain the two countries least affected by Covid-19, with 24 and 19 cases of nCoV respectively. Vietnam, Cambodia, East Timor and Laos have not recorded any deaths.
Phương Vũ (The O AFP / Reuters)