新冠肺炎疫情持续蔓延。根据美国约翰斯·霍普金斯大学截至北京时间20日5时43分的数据,全球确诊病例已超过24万。
欧美疫情形势严峻,多国累计确诊破万,其中意大利死亡病例已经成为全球最多。包括摩纳哥元首在内,多国政要确诊感染或出现症状,病毒传播仍未出现受遏制迹象。
资料图:当地时间3月12日,意大利罗马市中心斯帕尼亚广场,一名戴着防护面具的男子走过台阶。
全球多国政要“中招”
摩纳哥国家元首确诊
全球多国政要接连感染新冠肺炎。19日,摩纳哥元首阿尔贝二世亲王确诊。国际媒体目前普遍认为,现年62岁的阿尔贝二世是首位被新冠病毒感染的国家元首。此前,摩纳哥政府首脑、国务大臣泰尔的新冠病毒检测结果亦呈阳性。
同一天,负责英国“脱欧”事务的欧盟首席谈判代表巴尼耶新冠病毒检测呈阳性。
而在美国,仅18日一天,美国就有两名国会议员确诊感染,现在至少14名国会议员在接触患者后自我隔离。此前,由于五角大楼出现37例确诊,美国国防部长埃斯珀与他的副手隔离。
巴西和加拿大也有多名政要“中招”。18日,巴西参议长阿尔科伦布雷、总统府机构安全办公室部长级主任埃莱诺、矿产和能源部长阿尔布开克均被确诊,3人已居家隔离。近期,巴西访美代表团已有十余人被确诊。
此外,由于加拿大总理特鲁多的妻子新冠病毒检测呈阳性,特鲁多也已在自我隔离中。
西班牙首相桑切斯的妻子贝戈尼娅也被确诊。此前,因西班牙社会平等部部长确诊,与其接触过的国王王后均接受新冠病毒检测,政府官员全体接受检测。
而在伊朗,出现症状或已被确诊的政要人数较多。确诊政要包括伊朗第一副总统贾汉吉、国家灾害管理组织负责人以及多名议会议员。
资料图:当地时间3月17日,巴黎凯旋门广场几乎看不到人员和车辆。法国总统马克龙当地时间16日晚发表全国电视讲话,宣布法国处于抗击疫情的“战时状态”。
中新社记者 李洋 摄
意大利死亡病例全球最多、多国累计确诊破万
欧盟下周将再召开视频会议
为应对疫情,欧盟18日起采取旅行限制等措施。在19日“封盟”的第二天,欧洲地区确诊病例继续增加,“震中”疫情仍然严峻。
意大利为疫情最严重的欧洲国家,截至19日累计确诊41035例,24小时内新增5322例,累计死亡3405例,已成全球死亡病例最多的国家。20日,意大利临时搭建的第一个方舱医院将在克雷莫纳市运营,该方舱医院由15个帐篷组成,能提供60张病床。
19日,德法两国累计确诊病例均破万。截至当晚20时许,德国境内共确诊15196人、治愈156人、死亡44人,柏林二战胜利75周年主要纪念活动取消;法国累计确诊10995例,戛纳电影节将推迟举行。
累计确诊数破万的欧洲国家还有西班牙,截至19日确诊达17147例,累计死亡767例。政府已宣布将出台价值2000亿欧元的一揽子计划,帮助陷入困境的企业、员工以及其他志愿者组织。
英国19日新增确诊病例643例,累计3269例。英国战备服役军人进入“正式待命”状态。国防采购部长詹姆斯-海佩称:“战备军人将随时待命,以提供一系列的国防输出。”
受疫情影响,欧盟决定将推迟原定于26至27日召开的欧盟峰会。欧盟领导人同意,将在下周再召开视频会议讨论疫情。
资料图:当地时间3月13日,位于美国纽约皇后区的一家大型超市,民众排队购买物资。
中新社记者 廖攀 摄
美国累计确诊破万、纽约州患者激增
罕见提升全球旅游警示至最高级
美国疫情正日趋严重。根据约翰斯·霍普金斯大学的数据,截至北京时间20日5时43分,美国确诊病例达13159例,死亡176例。全美已有23州启动国民警卫队协助应对疫情;得州百年来首次宣告公共卫生灾难。
为抑制疫情,美国国务院19日将全球旅游警示提升至最高级第4级,呼吁民众避免出国。美媒称,国务院此举似乎是前所未有的,系该部门有史以来发出的最严重的此类警告。
截至19日,纽约州已确诊4152例,至少29例死亡病例。过去一周,纽约州确诊病例激增逾11倍,总数跃居全美首位。其中,纽约市已有2469人确诊。纽约州长库默强调,确诊病例激增主因为纽约州加快病毒检测脚步。
加拿大的疫情也不容乐观。截至18日晚10时,加拿大累计确诊及疑似病例727例,死亡9例。总理特鲁多称,将于20至21日限制美加边境上的人员往来。
自20日起,多个美洲国家抗疫升级措施将进入实施阶段。玻利维亚将暂停所有国际航班和国内省际陆地运输;墨西哥教育部取消各级教育系统的培训和体育活动;哥伦比亚要求70岁以上老人居家实施预防性隔离,降低感染病毒可能性。
资料图:位于韩国首尔的仁川国际机场,戴着口罩的人们走过大屏幕。
日韩加强入境防控、伊朗关闭市场
东南亚疫情趋紧
韩国疫情出现反弹。截至19日0时新增152例确诊病例,累计8565例,新增病例数时隔5天再破百。近日,该国外来病例增多,政府考虑强制自欧入境者居家隔离14天。19日,法务部还表示,对于不配合防疫的在韩外国人,将采取驱逐出境等措施。
截至19日晚,日本国内累计确诊病例达956例。当天,政府召开内阁会议,决定自21日零时起叫停欧洲等38个国家签证。
同时,疫情下的东京奥运仍是关注焦点。日本首相安倍晋三19日就奥运“完整形式”表态,否定会缩小规模和空场比赛。20日,奥运圣火将抵达日本宫城县,当天上午11点将举行圣火欢迎仪式。此次仪式将闭门举行,仅少数知名人士和媒体参加。
东南亚地区国家的确诊病例激增。截至19日,马来西亚累计确诊900例,新加坡345例,印尼309例,泰国272例,菲律宾217例。其中,马来西亚确诊总数已超日本,居亚洲第四位。国防部高级部长警告称,民众若继续违反行动管制令,政府或出动军队协助维持秩序。
作为中东地区疫情最严重的国家,伊朗截至19日累计确诊18407例,新增149例死亡病例,创下单日死亡病例新高。总统鲁哈尼宣布,20日起,所有大型购物中心和市场关闭。值得注意的是,伊朗当天将迎新年诺鲁孜节,政府已反复劝民众不要外出旅游、减少出门。
中东地区其他国家的确诊病例持续增加。19日,科威特累计确诊148例,伊拉克累计177例,阿联酋累计140例。(完)
Global epidemic: the head of Monaco has confirmed that Italy has the most deaths in the world
The novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic continues to spread. According to the data of Johns Hopkins University as of 5:43 Beijing time on the 20th, the number of confirmed cases in the world has exceeded 240000.
The epidemic situation in Europe and the United States is severe, with more than million confirmed cases in many countries, of which Italy has become the world's largest number of deaths. Many politicians, including the head of Monaco, have been diagnosed with infection or symptoms, and the spread of the virus has not been stopped.
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Photo: a man wearing a protective mask walks up the steps of Spania square in the center of Rome, Italy on March 12 local time.
"Zhongzhao" of global political leaders
Confirmed by the head of state of Monaco
Novel coronavirus pneumonia is the main cause of the global multi national government. On the 19th, Prince Albert II, head of state of Monaco, was diagnosed. International media now generally believe that the 62 year old Albert II is the first head of state infected with the new coronavirus. Earlier, the head of government and Minister of state of Monaco, Thiel, also tested positive for the new coronavirus.
On the same day, the European Union's chief negotiator for brexit, banier, tested positive for the new coronavirus.
In the United States, only 18 days, the United States has two members of Congress confirmed infection, now at least 14 members of Congress in contact with patients after self isolation. Earlier, US Defense Secretary esper was isolated from his deputy because of 37 confirmed cases at the Pentagon.
Brazil and Canada also have a number of dignitaries "recruited". Brazil's Senate President Nicolas alcollenbre, head of the president's office of institutional security, Eleanor, and Minister of mines and energy Albuquerque were all confirmed Monday, and three people have been isolated at home. Recently, more than 10 Brazilian delegations to the United States have been confirmed.
In addition, Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, is in self isolation because of his wife's positive test for new coronavirus.
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez's wife, Begonia, was also diagnosed. Previously, because the Minister of social equality of Spain was diagnosed, the queen of the king who contacted him was tested for the new coronavirus, and all government officials were tested.
In Iran, the number of politicians who have symptoms or have been diagnosed is high. The confirmed politicians include Iran's first vice president, Mahmoud jahangi, the head of the national disaster management organization and several members of Parliament.
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Information chart: on March 17, local time, people and vehicles are almost invisible in the triumphal arch square in Paris. French President Marcon delivered a national television address Tuesday night, announcing that France is in a "wartime state" of fighting the epidemic. Photographed by Li Yang, reporter of China News Agency
Italy has the largest number of deaths in the world, with a cumulative diagnosis of more than 10000 cases in many countries
The EU will hold another video conference next week
In response to the epidemic, the European Union took travel restrictions and other measures from the 18th. On the second day of the "closure of the alliance" on the 19th, the number of confirmed cases in Europe continued to increase, and the "epicenter" epidemic remained severe.
Italy is the European country with the most serious epidemic. As of the 19th, 41035 cases have been confirmed in total, 5322 cases have been added in 24 hours, and 3405 cases have died in total. Italy has become the country with the most deaths in the world. Italy's first makeshift shelter hospital, consisting of 15 tents and 60 beds, will be opened in Cremona Tuesday.
On August 19, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Germany and France exceeded 10000. By about 20:00 p.m., 15196 people had been diagnosed, 156 cured and 44 died in Germany. The main commemorative activities for the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Second World War in Berlin had been cancelled. 10995 cases had been diagnosed in France, and the Cannes Film Festival would be postponed.
Spain is also the European country with more than ten thousand confirmed cases. As of the 19th, 17147 cases were confirmed and 767 cases died. The government has announced plans worth 200 billion euros to help troubled businesses, employees and other volunteer organizations.
There were 643 newly confirmed cases in Britain on the 19th, totaling 3269. British combat readiness servicemen enter the "official standby" state. "Combat readiness will be on standby to provide a range of defense outputs," defense procurement Secretary James haipe said
Affected by the outbreak, the EU decided to postpone the EU summit, which was scheduled to be held from 26 to 27. EU leaders agreed to hold another video conference next week to discuss the outbreak.
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Information chart: on March 13, local time, a large supermarket in Queens, New York, USA, people lined up to buy materials. Photographed by Liao pan, reporter of China News Agency
The total number of confirmed cases in the United States is over 10000, and the number of patients in New York state is on the rise
Rare to raise global tourism alert to the highest level
The epidemic is getting worse in the United States. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, as of 5:43 Beijing time on the 20th, 13159 cases were confirmed in the United States and 176 died. The National Guard has been launched in 23 states to help deal with the epidemic, and Texas has declared a public health disaster for the first time in 100 years.
To curb the epidemic, the U.S. State Department raised the global tourism warning to the highest level 4 Thursday, calling on people to avoid going abroad. The State Department's move appears to be unprecedented, the most serious such warning ever issued by the Department, US media said.
As of December 19, 4152 cases and at least 29 deaths have been confirmed in New York state. In the past week, the number of confirmed cases in New York State has surged more than 11 times, ranking first in the United States. Among them, 2469 people have been diagnosed in New York City. New York governor Cuomo stressed that the surge in confirmed cases is mainly due to the acceleration of virus testing in New York state.
The outbreak in Canada is also not optimistic. As of 10:00 p.m. on the 18th, Canada accumulated