According to the latest real-time statistics of WHO, at present, there are 1,995,983 cases diagnosed in COVID-19 and 131,037 deaths worldwide, 1,013,093 cases diagnosed in Europe and more than 1.91 million cases outside China.
More than 650,000 cases were diagnosed in the United States, and the cumulative death toll exceeded 30,000 cases.
According to the global COVID-19 data real-time statistical system released by Johns Hopkins University, as of 6 pm EST on April 16th, the United States reported 658,263 confirmed cases and 32,186 deaths in COVID-19, and 3,262,921 cases were detected. In the past 24 hours, there were 23,288 newly diagnosed cases and 4,246 new deaths in the United States. The data shows that the number of deaths in the United States reached a new high on the 16th.
Protests against "home orders" have appeared in many places in the United States, and cooperation and coordination among seven central and western States have reopened.
Recently, protests against home orders have appeared in many places in the United States, which has put pressure on state governments. On the 15th in Michigan, thousands of demonstrators protested around the state capitol, saying that epidemic prevention measures were causing small businesses to die. Protests also took place in Kentucky and North Carolina.
△ The picture shows the activities of protesting home orders in Michigan, USA.
In Michigan alone, more than 1 million people (about a quarter of the state’s workforce) applied for unemployment benefits.
The new york Times commented that the scale of protests like Michigan shows that people’s patience is limited. As anxiety, uncertainty and unemployment increase, the next few weeks will be a test for state governors and local leaders.
Apple and Google jointly promoted the US version of "Health Code" to track infected people with Bluetooth, and Cook promised not to invade privacy.
On April 15th, Fox News reported that Apple and Google intend to jointly develop new technology to help officials track COVID-19 infected people. This technology is directly embedded in IOS and Android systems and tracked via Bluetooth. If users have contact with infected people, they will be reminded even if they are not connected to the internet. In the tweet, Cook promised not to invade people’s privacy, and said that he would share the data in Google Maps to help the government understand how people travel in the community.
The cumulative number of confirmed cases in France reached 100,000.
On the evening of April 16th, local time, as of that day, 108,847 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in France, an increase of 2,641 cases compared with the previous day. A total of 17,920 deaths were reported, an increase of 753 cases over the previous day.
French medical staff who treat COVID-19 patients can receive a subsidy of up to 1,500 euros.
According to the British "Guardian" news on April 15th, French Prime Minister édouard Philippe announced an "emergency economic plan". According to the plan, French doctors, nurses and other staff participating in COVID-19 patient rescue activities will receive tax-free bonus subsidies ranging from 500 euros to 1,500 euros. Bonuses will be distributed according to the risk coefficient, and medical staff who are on the front line of anti-epidemic and have a high risk of infection will receive relatively high subsidies.
At the same time, the overtime pay of medical staff participating in the anti-epidemic work will be increased by 50%, and with the above subsidies, qualified medical staff can get more than 2,000 euros in additional income. The Guardian reported that bonuses and overtime pay for medical staff are expected to cost 1.3 billion euros, which is part of the French government’s 110 billion euro "economic revitalization" budget.
More than 600 people on the French "De Gaulle" were diagnosed and 20 sailors were hospitalized.
According to foreign media reports, a spokesman for the French navy said on the 16th that about 20 sailors were still hospitalized after the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic on the French aircraft carrier "De Gaulle". The French military has ordered an investigation into how the "De Gaulle" broke out.
The French Ministry of Defence said on the 15th that a total of 1,767 naval soldiers were tested, almost all from the "Charles de Gaulle", and at least 668 people showed positive reaction. The "De Gaulle" set sail for the eastern Mediterranean on January 21st to support French military operations against extremists in Iraq and Syria, and then went to the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea. Later, the "De Gaulle" participated in the exercise of the Nordic Navy in the Baltic Sea, but returned to Toulon two weeks early after the sailors developed COVID-19 symptoms.
Britain became the sixth country in the world with more than 100,000 confirmed cases.
On the 16th local time, the latest news released by the British Ministry of Health showed that there were 4,618 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK in a single day, with a total of 103,093 confirmed cases, making it the sixth country in the world with more than 100,000 confirmed cases. There were 861 new deaths, and the cumulative number of deaths rose to 13,729.
The British Parliament will resume on April 21st, and it will be conducted remotely by video for the first time in history.
The British House of Commons announced on the 16th that the British Parliament will resume on April 21st. Affected by the COVID-19 epidemic, Members of Parliament will hold the meeting by video conference, which is the first time in the history of the British Parliament for more than 700 years that it will be held remotely.
The British government issued badges to nursing home workers, but it was bombarded: what was lacking was protective equipment.
On April 15th, the British Minister of Health said at the epidemic briefing that special badges would be issued to nursing home workers, so that they could be recognized and receive the same welfare treatment as NHS medical staff. However, this move has caused widespread criticism. Many people question that nurses do not need badges, but need personal protective equipment and virus detection reagents. At present, there are more than 2,000 nursing homes in the UK with COVID-19 epidemic, but the number of deaths in nursing homes is not included in the number of deaths in COVID-19. The British government promised to strengthen virus testing in nursing homes to prevent the spread of the epidemic.
Britain announced an extension of the blockade for at least three weeks.
On the 16th, local time, Dominique Rab, the acting foreign secretary in charge of the British government, announced that the British blockade would be extended for at least three weeks to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Rab said that the premature relaxation of the blockade measures will damage the economy and the health care system, and the government will only make adjustments under conditions that it considers safe, but it is impossible to predict the time. The British government will conduct an assessment on May 7 to decide whether to extend or adjust the blockade ban.
There were 3,448 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with a total of 27,938 confirmed cases.
According to the Moscow Epidemic Prevention Command on the 16th, in the past 24 hours, there were 3,448 newly confirmed cases in COVID-19, with a total of 27,938 confirmed cases. Russian infectious disease experts believe that the number of newly confirmed cases will continue to hit a new high in a single day. At present, the epidemic in Russia has not reached its peak, and it is expected that the peak will come from June to July.
President Putin said that preparations for the May 9th military parade will be postponed.
On the 16th local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that due to the COVID-19 epidemic, preparations for the May 9th military parade would be postponed. He also stressed that the Red Square parade and the "Immortal Legion" parade will still be held this year.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been found in all Russian federal entities.
On the afternoon of 16th local time, the Altai Republic of Russian Federation announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19. So far, all 85 federal entities in Russia have been infected.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Gorikova said that at present, the vast majority of cases are concentrated in the capital Moscow and Moscow State, and the peak of COVID-19 epidemic in Russia still needs to wait for several weeks. According to Russian infectious disease expert Nikolai Malshev’s prediction, the turning point of COVID-19 epidemic in Russia will come from June to early July.
IndiaThere were 826 newly confirmed cases, with a total of 12,759 confirmed cases.
According to the latest data of COVID-19 epidemic released by Indian Ministry of Health on 16th, as of 17: 00 that day, there were 826 new confirmed cases in India, with a total of 12,759 confirmed cases, 1,515 cured cases and 420 deaths.
The number of confirmed cases in COVID-19, the largest slum in India, rose to 86, with 9 deaths.
According to Indian media reports, as of the afternoon of 16th local time, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Talawi slum, India’s largest slum, rose to 86, including 9 deaths. Compared with the previous day, 26 new cases were confirmed.
Since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 appeared in the slums of Talawi on April 1st, the number of confirmed cases has been rising. The local media are worried that Talawi may become the biggest "time bomb" in the Indian epidemic due to its dense population, tight space and worrying health conditions.
India’s comprehensive blockade is extended, and the textile industry may lay off 10 million people.
According to Indian media reports, the Indian Garment Manufacturers Association (CMAI) said that more than 80% of the Indian garment industry is small and micro enterprises, and most enterprises simply cannot survive the epidemic for three to six months. According to CMAI, there are about 3,700 registered enterprises and more than 700,000 employees. If the Indian government does not take assistance measures in wage subsidies or return to work plans, the number of jobs in the entire textile industry in India will be greatly reduced, and the total number of layoffs may be as high as 10 million. As the textile industry is an important economic pillar of India, once it falls, it will lead to serious consequences.
650,000 sets of rapid detection kits ordered by India from China arrived.
The Indian government announced on the 16th local time that it had received 650,000 sets of rapid detection kits ordered from China. Dr Raman, head of epidemiology and infectious diseases of Indian Medical Research Council, said that these kits are mainly used to monitor the changing trend of infection in hot spots in COVID-19, India. The purpose is monitoring, not diagnosis.
This shipment is part of an Indian order for 15 million sets of personal protective equipment (PPE) and 1.5 million sets of rapid detection kits from China.
It is estimated that in the next two weeks, six more batches of medical supplies will arrive from China.
There are 570 new cases of COVID-19’s disease in Japan, and 9292 cases have been diagnosed.
According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Association TV station at 22: 49 local time on April 16th, there were 570 new cases of COVID-19 in Japan that day, with a total of 9,292 confirmed cases and 186 deaths.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: Japan is in a state of emergency.
On April 16th, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency in all parts of the country.State, the end time is May 6th. On April 7, Abe declared a state of emergency in seven regions including Tokyo based on the Special Measures Law. As the epidemic spread in Japan, Abe extended the scope of application of the declaration of state of emergency to all parts of Japan.
Several employees were infected and the headquarters of Asahi TV Station in Japan was blocked.
On April 16th, Japanese media reported that the headquarters building of Asahi TV Station will be blocked for three days from 17th to 19th for comprehensive disinfection and cleaning. Except for some employees who participate in the live broadcast of the program, others are not allowed to enter in principle. On April 15th, COVID-19 was diagnosed by two employees of the news program "Reporting Station", one was the chief producer of the program and the other was the production employee of the program. Previously, a host of the station was also diagnosed with infection.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: The number of deaths has increased tragically.
The lifting of restrictions must be carried out carefully.
On 16th local time, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, said at the briefing of the delegation that WHO had received nearly 2 million cases of COVID-19, and the death toll increased by more than 40,000 cases compared with last week’s briefing. This is a frightening and tragic increase, but some countries in the "epicenter" of the epidemic have also shown encouraging signs.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed that some countries are considering lifting restrictions, but they must proceed with great care. If it is released too quickly, it will face the risk of recurrence of the epidemic, which may lead to more serious situations.
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