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Governments in many countries are fighting to “fix” the right time and way to remove blockade measures to end the Covid-19 epidemic, when the economy is seriously downgraded and the new strain of the coronavirus continues to rage. . .
According to the Worldometers website, as of 18:00 pm on April 18 (Vietnam time), the total number of new positive cases of coronavirus worldwide has increased beyond the 2.2 million mark, reaching 2,265,415 with 154,903. cases of which they died. However, approximately a quarter of Covid-19 patients (581,389) recovered after treatment.
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| A Covid-19 testing center in South Carolina, USA. USA Photo: AP |
America It remains the country most affected by the outbreak of the new strain of the coronavirus, with the highest number of cases (710,272) and deaths (37,175) in the world. As of March 21, more than 22 million Americans, or approximately 13.5 percent of the nation’s workforce, have applied for unemployment benefits due to restrictive measures to control epidemics overall. both states halted economic activity.
Although President Donald Trump is optimistic that the United States has overcome the epidemic and some states are ready to lift the blockade before May 1, the governors of the Democratic and Republican parties said. they will do it carefully, in stages. Some state leaders even warned that they could not do it without the support of the federal government to extend the Covid-19 tests to people.
The controversy escalated when protesters of the blockade gathered in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina, Utah and California to demand the lifting of the blockade. President Trump also tweeted on April 17 calling for “liberation” supporters of Minnesota, Michigan and Virginia, arguing that the governors of those states, all opponents of the Democratic state, are taking steps to remove the translation. “It is too hard.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a decree to remove some restrictive measures from next week, including the reopening of national parks beginning April 20. However, Mr. Abbott asked people to wear masks, to keep their distance in public places, and to avoid gathering more than 5 people.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz also issued a decree authorizing the restoration of many outdoor activities such as hunting, golf, boating, and biking from the morning of April 19, as long as people continue to comply. . Guide the community space, avoid the crowds, and don’t stray too far from your home.
In Brother, another “hot spot” for the Covid-19 epidemic, the number of Covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours was 847, a slight decrease from the previous day (861), but remained high, thus The total number of deaths across the country was 14,576, the fifth highest in the world.
The BBC quoted health experts as saying the figure could be much lower than reality because statistics do not explain deaths outside the hospital. A new study by the charity Care England shows that 7,500 people in British nursing homes may have died from Covid-19.
As of August 18, nearly 109,000 people in the misty island nation tested positive for the new strain of the coronavirus. In response to complicated developments, the British government has announced an extension of the national blockade order for another 3 weeks. Queen Elizabeth also decided that she would not hold a grand ceremony to celebrate her 94-year life as she does every year amidst the nation’s efforts.
Meanwhile in South KoreaHealth Minister Kim Gang-lip said on April 18 that the government would soon announce new guidelines, allowing people to carry out “economic and social activities to some extent.” “
In the past 24 hours, South Korea recorded the number of Covid-19 cases for the sixth consecutive day, remaining at the threshold of approximately 30 people with a cure rate of over 74%. The country currently has 10,653 Covid-19 cases with 232 deaths.
The infection rate of the new strain of the coronavirus in the country of kimchi has dropped dramatically in recent weeks thanks to extensive government testing and the implementation of drastic measures to control the epidemic.
On April 17, the foreign ministers of 12 countries included France, Italy, Germany, England, Turkey, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Brazil, Canada, Peru and Morocco held an online conference, calling for strong joint efforts to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic to reduce the impact of the epidemic on the global economy and multilateral systems. The foreign ministers also pledged to ensure that anti-virus emergency measures are temporary, do not create “unnecessary” trade barriers or disrupt global supply chains or obstruct travel. weak
Other breaking news about the Covid-19 pandemic:
– Health authorities Russia According to statistics, as of April 18, the country had 4,785 new cases of Covid-19, the highest in history, bringing the total number of infections nationwide to 36,793. The total number of deaths from the new strain of the coronavirus in the country is now 313, an increase of 40 compared to the previous day.
– NHK reported, Covid-19 cases in Japan On April 18 it has reached 10,000 people with more than 200 dead. Tokyo is at the center of the epidemic, with 201 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has decided to expand the application of emergency situations from 7 provinces to 47 provinces and cities across the country until 6/5 to end the epidemic.
– WHO warned Africa It could become the next epicenter of the global Covid-19 pandemic when more than a third of the black continent’s population does not have adequate access to clean water supplies and more than 60% of residents in urban areas live. in crowded slums. UN officials recommend that the new strain of the corona virus could kill at least 300,000 people in Africa and put another 30 million into poverty.
– Abba Kyari, head of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s office died on April 17 while being treated for an acute respiratory infection caused by the new strain of the coronavirus. Nigeria Currently, 493 cases of Covid-19 have been registered, of which 17 are fatal.
– Chile It will be the first country in the world to issue an “immune card” for patients recovering from Covid-19. This card will help the owner to be exempt from quarantine so that he can return to work as usual.
– Minister of Transport Canada Marc Garneau announced that, to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic, starting April 20, all passengers traveling in this country should wear a mask or towel to cover their mouth and nose. Anyone who does not comply with this rule at the airport will be prohibited from boarding.
– spokesperson for the Ministry of Health Iran On April 18, in the past 24 hours, the country recorded just 73 more deaths from Covid-19, the lowest level in many days, bringing the total number of deaths to 5,031. Iran is the country most affected by the outbreak in the Middle East with 80,868 positive cases for the new strain of the corona virus.
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