Original title: Nearly 6,000 flights around the world are cancelled due to the epidemic at Christmas
(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) Nearly 6,000 flights around the world are cancelled due to the epidemic on Christmas Day, France newly diagnosed more than 100,000 in a single day
China News Service, Beijing, December 26. Comprehensive news: According to the latest statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 7:22 on the 26th, Beijing time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia worldwide reached 279,434,888, and the cumulative number of deaths 5396263 cases.
According to news from Agence France-Presse on the 25th, according to flight tracking website data, affected by the spread of Omi Keron strain, this Christmas weekend in Western countries, nearly 6,000 flights worldwide were cancelled and thousands of flights were delayed. .
Americas: New York City pediatric hospital admissions for new coronary pneumonia increase fourfold
ABC News reported on the 24th local time that, according to data from the New York State Department of Health, since the beginning of December, the number of pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York City has increased fourfold.
The department said that among children aged 5 to 11 admitted to the city hospital, no one completed the full vaccination of the new crown vaccine; among children aged 12 to 17 years, about one-third completed the full vaccination. The report believes that this increase in the number of children hospitalized reflects a shift during the rapid spread of the Omi Keron strain: the burden of the virus is being borne by unvaccinated children.
According to a Reuters report, many American airlines cancelled Christmas Eve flights because their employees were infected with the new crown virus. United Airlines said in a statement that the cancellation of the flight was due to a surge in Omi Keron strain infections, “this has a direct impact on our crew and operating personnel.”
The report pointed out that the rapid spread of Omi Keron strain has led to a rapid increase in the number of infections in the United States. According to Reuters statistics, the average number of new infections in the United States has increased by 37% in the past week, reaching 165,000 people per day.
According to Reuters, the Dominican Republic reported its first case of Omi Keron strain infection on the 25th.
Europe: France exceeds 100,000 newly diagnosed new crown cases in a single day
On the 25th local time, the number of new confirmed cases of new crowns in France exceeded 100,000 in a single day, marking the first time since the outbreak of the new crown in 2020. According to official French data, there were 104,611 newly confirmed cases in a single day in France on the 25th, with a total of 9,908,371 confirmed cases. The cumulative number of deaths in France is now 122,548, with 84 new deaths.
It is the Christmas holiday. Many French people have responded to the government’s call and have been tested for the new crown virus in order to carry out family reunions and dinner parties. Therefore, the number of tests has increased significantly than usual. You need to wait in line to be tested for the virus in Paris. According to the French “Parisian”, the online publishing platform of the new crown virus test results was once congested, causing many people to be unable to obtain test results immediately.
In order to curb the spread of the virus, French officials will reconvene an epidemic response meeting on the 27th, and President Macron will preside over the meeting. The meeting plans to determine the vaccine pass to replace the current health pass related bills, and will decide whether to introduce further control measures. According to the information currently disclosed by official sources, quarantine measures may be strengthened for patients infected with the Omi Keron strain of the new crown virus variant, and schools may also strengthen epidemic prevention measures, but the specific details still need to be discussed.
According to statistics from the Italian Ministry of Health, on the 25th, there were 54,762 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in a single day in Italy, setting a record for the highest number of cases since the outbreak for the third consecutive day. In the past 24 hours, Italy has completed about 970,000 new coronavirus tests, with a positive detection rate of 5.65%.
Russian Health Minister Murashko said on the 25th that there have been cases of local infection of the Omi Keron strain in Russia.
Asia: Omi Keron strain continues to spread in many countries
According to Kyodo News, Japan’s Kyoto Prefecture confirmed on the 25th that 4 people had been infected with the Ome Keron strain. 3 of them had no history of overseas travel and the route of infection was unknown. At present, the Japanese government has stated that it will implement free testing for those who are willing in areas where the local transmission of the Omi Keron strain is confirmed.
Indonesian Ministry of Health spokesman Sidi said on the 25th that 19 cases of Omi Kiron strain infection have been found in the country, most of which are foreigners from Turkey. Xidi said that facts have proved that it is very important to strengthen the testing of people entering the country. Early detection and early diagnosis can take early measures.
The health department of Kalasin Prefecture of Thailand revealed on the 25th local time that a couple returning from Belgium in the province caused a group of Omi Keron strain infections, and the number of infections has risen to 65.
It is reported that the two entered the country from Suvarnabhumi International Airport through the isolation-free entry process on December 10, and the entry nucleic acid test result was negative. After that, the two began to move around freely, successively entering and leaving public places such as Khon Kaen Airport, restaurants, government agencies, shopping malls, and contacting more than 100 people. The two began to develop symptoms on the 15th, and on the 21st they were diagnosed with the Omi Keron strain. After that, 106 people who had been in close contact with the two were screened and 65 people were found to be diagnosed. This is the first group infection of Omi Keron strain in Thailand.
Singapore’s “Lianhe Zaobao” reported on the 25th that Singaporeans who have received two doses of China’s Coxing New Crown vaccine and the interval between the second dose is more than three months can go directly to the designated vaccination center for the third dose of vaccine immediately. Make an appointment online in advance.
The Ministry of Health of Vietnam issued guidelines on epidemic prevention and control on the 24th. The guidelines stipulate that short-term visitors (less than 14 days) entering the country will not need to be quarantined, but they still need to strictly abide by the relevant regulations on epidemic prevention and control. If the visitor intends to work and operate in multiple places, he needs to have a clear travel plan and obtain approval from relevant places.
Oceania: A Sydney hospital incorrectly sends the results of the new coronavirus test to 400 people
According to a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney said on the 26th that the hospital’s pathology service erroneously sent a message to 400 people who tested positive for the new crown virus, telling them that the test result was negative.
At present, the hospital has apologized to all affected people.
The hospital stated that this may be a “human error” and is currently being investigated by its emergency team. (Finish)
[Edit: Su Yiyu]
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