Europe is growing increasingly concerned over a rapid rise in coronavirus cases and a third death in Italy. Iran is also experiencing an explosion in cases and concern is mounting. In addition, France is trying to prepare by increasing its reception and testing capacities.
According to the South China Morning Post on February 24, 2020, the latest report shows 78,979 cases for 2,467 deaths . However, more than 23,000 patients have been rescued. According to a Chinese study, 80.9% of patients suffer from a mild form of the disease, 13.8% are in serious condition and 4.7% in critical condition. In mainland China, the death rate is now 3.07%.
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls this the worst public health crisis the country since 1949. The interested party also maintained that the epidemic of Covid-19 shows the fastest spread, the most difficult to prevent and control since the creation of communist China. The Head of State hopes that the country will learn from the obvious shortcomings in order to better manage possible future crises.
This Sunday, February 23, no less than 52,000 people living in 11 municipalities in northern Italy were subject to "semi-lockdown". The inhabitants are now in areas where entry and exit can only be done by special dispensation. Many gathering places (schools, supermarkets, bars, etc.) have been closed until further notice and citizens are asked to stay at home. We should also mention the postponement or cancellation of cultural and sporting events, including the famous Venice Carnival. In the evening, The World reported a third death in the country for more than 150 cases!
In Iran, the population is also witnessing an explosion of cases. On February 22, we mentioned this country where 28 cases were recorded. According to The Obs on February 24, there are now 43 cases for 8 deaths. According to the mayor of the capital, Tehran, the entire city (8 million inhabitants) will be quarantined if the number of cases increases further. In addition, most neighboring countries have closed their borders . This is the case of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey and Iraq.
With 169 new cases for a total of 602 , South Korea is now on high alert. Among the new cases, 95 are linked to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in the city of Daegu, from which came the first patient of this new outbreak of infection. While in the country there are 300 patients linked to this sect, 9,300 other members have been placed in quarantine and 1,240 of them are said to have symptoms.
As Le Parisien explains , the Minister of Health Olivier Véran spoke about the Covid-19 epidemic. After the explosion of cases in neighboring Italy, concern is mounting. If until today, 38 health establishments were able to receive people affected by the coronavirus, this number has been increased to 70 from this Monday, February 24. In addition, the ability to carry out screening tests has increased threefold.
Finally, the government is planning a massive order of tens of millions of masks protection. However, these are not surgical masks but professional quality FFP2 masks, intended for close contact with infected people and only effective for three hours.
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