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The Covid-19 epidemic continues to wreak havoc in many parts of the world, causing both the United States and Russia to be alarmed by the rapid increase in the number of cases and deaths from the new strain of the coronavirus.
According to Worldometers, on April 12 (Vietnam time), the world recorded 1,790,564 positive cases of new coronavirus strain and 109,654 of them died. However, more than a fifth of Covid-19 patients (409,540) recovered after treatment.
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| I know. USA They recorded an average of 2,000 deaths per day from Covid-19 in the past four days. Photo: Reuters |
Dark day with America
The United States has just experienced a dark day when the total number of Covid-19 cases across the country increased to 533,115 people, and the total number of deaths across the country also increased to 20,580 people. The data highlights the overcoming of other epidemic “critical points” of the country, such as Italy or Spain, to become the world’s leading country in terms of number of infections and deaths due to the epidemic.
For the first time in United States history, all 50 states and the capital of Washington declared a disaster at the same time due to the effects of the epidemic. According to Reuters, for 4 consecutive days, the US USA They recorded an average of almost 2,000 Covid-19 deaths per day.
Experts recommend that the total number of Covid-19 patients killed in the country could be as high as 200,000 in the summer, if people do not strictly comply with the preventive measures required by the authorities.
Russia set new record for number of Covid-19 infections
RT quoted Russian health officials as saying that in the past 24 hours, the country had 2,186 new cases of Covid-19, the largest increase on the day since the outbreak, representing the total number of cases. nationwide infection of 15,770 people. The number of Covid-19 deaths in Russia as of April 12 was 130, more than 24 cases from the previous day.
Some experts believe that Russia has not yet experienced the peak of the epidemic and that it could occur later this month.
Before the complicated events, President Vladimir Putin made the decision to extend the paid vacation period for workers working in “non-essential” fields until April 30. Moscow and other parts of Russia have also imposed strict self-isolation measures, closing restaurants, shopping malls, theaters, cinemas and other public places to slow down. spread of dangerous pathogens.
Russian virologists are also preparing to conduct human tests of a Covid-19 vaccine after a successful test on mice and ferrets.
The Pope celebrates mass online
To avoid the risk of spreading the new strain of the corona virus, Pope Francis celebrated Easter Mass on April 11 at St. Basil’s Cathedral. Peter attended by about 20 people, instead of the crowd of about 100,000 members like the year before.
The entire ceremony was broadcast online for Christians around the world to follow. Speaking at the event, Pope Francis urged people not to worry or fear, but to maintain faith and hope in the darkest moment.
The Vatican City has only registered 8 positive cases for the new coronavirus strain and there have been no cases of deaths.
Indonesia imposes a limit on public transport to combat the epidemic
CNN reported that the Indonesian government has issued new regulations to limit the operation of public transportation in the country to prevent the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic. Authorities fear millions of people from major cities will congregate in their homeland to celebrate Ramadan until the end of May, potentially increasing the risk of spreading the new strain of the corona virus.
Under the new decree, all buses, trains, planes and service boats, as well as private cars, will only be able to transport a maximum of half of the seats. Public carriers should send people to check passenger temperatures, prepare soap and disinfectant gel for use under the supervision of medical personnel.
As of April 12, at least 4,241 people in Indonesia were infected with Covid-19 with 373 deaths.
Other breaking news about the Covid-19 pandemic:
– The Chinese National Health Commission announced on April 12 that it had 99 new cases of Covid-19 with 96 cases of imported origin and none of them was in Hubei province, where it broke out in. The total number of Covid-19 infections on the continent is now 82,052 with 3,339 deaths.
– Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry said on April 12 that King Salman decided to extend the national curfew indefinitely to prevent the spread of the new strain of the coronavirus. Previously, Saudi Arabia imposed a curfew from 7pm the previous day to 6am the following morning across the country for 3 weeks to end the Covid-19 epidemic. Authorities are now demanding that people stay home unless they have to go shopping for food and medicine, when the number of Covid-19 infections in the country has reached 4,033, with 52 deaths.
– Three Indian states, including the state of Maharashtra, which has been the most affected by the new strain of acute respiratory infections in the country, have extended the order of epidemic block to at least 30/4) According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare From India, there are 273 deaths in a total of 8,356 Covid-19 patients.
– The World Bank warns that the Covid-19 pandemic is a “terrible storm” for vulnerable economies in South Asia and sub-Saharan Egypt.
– The Thai Ministry of Health has announced that it will provide free treatment to all Covid-19 patients thanks to funding from three health funds. The total number of virus infections in the southeast country as of April 12 was 2,551, with 38 deaths.
– He pledged to donate £ 200 million (nearly VND 5.9 billion) to the World Health Organization (WHO) and charities to help curb the spread of the new strain of the coronavirus in endangered countries. High muscle. It currently ranks fifth in the world for Covid-19 deaths with nearly 10,000 people.
Tuấn Anh
