[Epoch Times November 08, 2021](Epoch Times reporters Dai Furuo, Li Yan, Yan Shu comprehensive report) According to statistics from Johns Hopkins University, as of Monday (November 8) at 1:00 a.m. 21. The total number of CCP virus (Wuhan pneumonia, COVID-19) cases worldwide exceeds 249 million (249,886,307) cases, and the death toll exceeds 5.04 million (5,049,340).
The following is the number of newly confirmed cases and deaths in a single day in some countries on November 7 (Sunday) (refer to worldometers for some data):
21,968 confirmed cases and 119 deaths in the United States;
1,391 confirmed cases in Canada and 11 deaths;
Australia has 1,379 confirmed cases and 10 deaths;
30,305 cases were confirmed in the UK and 62 people died;
8,547 confirmed cases in France and 10 deaths;
20,701 confirmed cases in Germany and 40 deaths;
11,648 confirmed cases and 256 deaths in India;
6,115 confirmed cases and 67 deaths in Brazil;
39,165 confirmed cases in Russia and 1,179 deaths;
4,343 confirmed cases in Malaysia and 35 deaths;
7,960 confirmed cases in Thailand and 53 deaths;
7,646 confirmed cases and 61 deaths in Vietnam;
444 confirmed cases in Indonesia and 11 deaths;
241 cases were confirmed in Japan and 3 people died;
South Korea has 2,223 confirmed cases and 11 deaths;
4 cases were confirmed in Taiwan and 0 people died.
Authorities in 20 provinces admit virus DNA sequence mutation in mainland China
The COVID-19 epidemic in mainland China continues to expand, with multiple transmission chains spreading to 20 provinces. The Chinese authorities have admitted that the DNA sequence of the virus that caused the infection has been mutated. Expanding government restrictions have also caused many Chinese citizens who have not been identified as close contacts to be quarantined based on mobile phone location data.
According to the “Beijing Evening News”, the new round of the epidemic began with a COVID-19 case from an Inner Mongolia tourist group that was first reported by Shaanxi Province on October 17. As of November 5, 20 provinces including Beijing, Qinghai, Gansu, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Shandong, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Jiangsu, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Chongqing, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Zhejiang, Liaoning, Henan, Shaanxi, etc. Be affected.
Among them, the epidemic in at least 15 provinces is related to Inner Mongolia tourist groups. Chongqing, Jiangsu, Henan, and Liaoning have been experiencing epidemics since November 3, while the number of infections in Hebei and Heilongjiang has increased rapidly in the past five days. Shijiazhuang City in Hebei Province, which is very close to Beijing, was blocked overnight, while Heihe City in Heilongjiang closed all supermarkets for “hard lockdown management.” Heilongjiang has detected viral mutations in some patients.
According to official media reports, the Heilongjiang Working Group of the Joint Prevention and Control Group of the State Council of the Communist Party of China admitted on November 5 that the new epidemic situation in Heihe City is severe and complicated. Gene sequencing showed that multiple transmission chains were developing at the same time, which was caused by viruses with different DNA sequences from those previously seen in China.
While the epidemic in mainland China continues to spread, local governments in various provinces and cities in China continue to implement stricter and more extensive restrictions.
Tens of thousands of people have been marked by the government as “suspicious contacts” based on their mobile phone location data, and have been marked as requiring quarantine if they have not been identified as close contacts.
If personal mobile phone data appears in an important area of 0.5×0.5 miles in the same location grid of a known COVID-19 patient for at least 10 minutes, the person is classified as a “time and space sharer” of the infected person.
Although many Chinese have not set foot in any officially designated epidemic area or contacted any confirmed patients, they are still identified as “suspicious contacts” by these quarantine rules. They usually find out that the “health code” on their mobile phone turns yellow and is classified as a “time and space sharer” with COVID-19 carriers, and then they are required to report their recent whereabouts to the community authorities. And carry out two nucleic acid tests within three days. Even if the test result is negative, they still need to continue to self-isolate for 14 days. During this period, they are not allowed to leave home, even if they buy daily necessities. Officials call this measure “self-health monitoring.”
Nearly 250 million confirmed Delta cases around the world cool down in Eastern Eurasian alert
The cumulative number of people infected with COVID-19 in the world today is approaching 250 million. The Delta variant has slowed down, and trade and tourism have further resumed operations. However, the number of confirmed cases in a single day in some Eastern European countries has recently reached new highs.
According to Reuters analysis, the average number of new cases in a single day has fallen by 36% in the past three months.
Analysis shows that even if the spreading speed slows down, the virus still spreads at a rate of 50 million people every 90 days, mainly due to the strong spreading power of the Delta mutant strain (first found in India). Almost a year before, the cumulative number of global cases reached the 50 million mark.
The Central News Agency reported that thanks to vaccination and recovery from the infection, public health experts are optimistic that many countries have passed the worst period of the epidemic, but they still warn that the weather is getting colder and the Christmas season is approaching, and that more gatherings may lead to an increase in cases.
Maria Van Kerkhove, an epidemiologist at the World Health Organization (WHO), told Reuters: “We think we can contain the virus during this period of time from now to the end of next year… which can significantly reduce severe illness and mortality.”
In addition to vaccines, the medical profession now has better treatments. On the 4th of this month, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to approve the use of American Merck & Co. and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics to jointly develop an anti-epidemic oral drug.
Reuters described the oral drug molnupiravir (molnupiravir) as the key to reversing the epidemic; research results show that taking the drug at the beginning of the infection can halve the hospitalization rate or death rate after diagnosis.
According to Reuters analysis, there are still 55 countries with an increase in the number of infections in 240 countries and regions, including Russia, Ukraine, and Greece. The reported new cases in a single day are not close to the new high since the outbreak began two years ago. , Is record-breaking.
Eastern Europe is one of the regions with the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates. According to analysis, more than half of the world’s new infections have recently come from European countries, and approximately 1 million new infections will be added every 4 days.
Germany’s diagnosis rate hits a new high since the outbreak began, only those who have been fully vaccinated can participate in indoor activities
The number of new COVID-19 infections per 100,000 people in Germany in the past 7 days soared to 201.1 today, a record high since the outbreak began more than a year ago.
The Central News Agency reported that the last high point was 197.6 on December 22, 2020. The COVID-19 vaccination rate in Germany has stagnated below 70%, and officials have recently urged people to vaccinate.
According to the statistics of the German health agency, the number of new infections in Germany in the past 24 hours has increased by more than 15,500, and the number of new infections per 100,000 people exceeded 200 today; it was 191.5 yesterday; it was 154.8 a week ago.
The most severely affected areas are Saxony and Thuringia, followed by Bavaria.
The number of new infections per 100,000 people in the eastern German state of Saxony is 491.3, which is more than twice the national average. Those who have not been vaccinated face new restrictions today.
Indoor dining or other indoor activities will be limited to those who have completed the vaccination or can show proof of recovery.
This wave of new regulations for those who have not been vaccinated is the most stringent in the country, and only children and those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons can be exempted.
The spike in cases in Germany coincided with a political stagnation after the September election. The goal of the alliance parties is to form a new government in early December. They have so far ruled out the possibility of compulsory vaccination and said that there will be no new blockade measures, at least not for those who have been vaccinated.
Taiwan today has no local confirmed cases, no deaths and 3 cases of overseas immigration
Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center today announced three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 imported from abroad; there were no new deaths among the confirmed cases.
According to the command center, there are 3 new cases of overseas immigration today, 2 males and 1 female, aged in their teens to 40s, from Indonesia (Case 16554), Myanmar (Case 16555), and Saint Lucia. (Case 16556) Entry, the entry date was between October 24 and November 6 this year.
According to the statistics of the command center, a total of 16,445 confirmed cases have been confirmed in the country so far, including 1,801 overseas immigration, 14,590 local cases, 36 Tunmu fleets, 3 aircraft infections, 1 unknown case, and 14 cases under investigation; a total of 111 cases have been removed. Empty number.
Since 2020, Taiwan has a total of 847 COVID-19 deaths, of which 835 are local. The counties and cities of residence are 412 in New Taipei City, 320 in Taipei City, 29 in Keelung City, 27 in Taoyuan City, and 15 in Changhua County. 13 cases in Hsinchu County, 5 cases in Taichung City, 3 cases in Miaoli County, 2 cases each in Yilan County and Hualien County, 1 case each in Hsinchu City, Nantou County, Yunlin County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County and Taitung County ; The other 12 cases were imported from abroad.
China’s epidemic spreads in 20 provinces and cities, the CCP’s zero-clearing policy is questioned
Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China, has just been unblocked for two weeks and another outbreak has occurred. The first confirmed patients in Heihe City, the border city of China and Russia, and Shijiazhuang City, the capital of Hebei Province, have all received three doses of the Chinese Communist virus vaccine. With the Beijing Winter Olympics approaching, the authorities have escalated the pressure to zero, and the lockdown measures in various places have made the people tired.
On the 6th, Mi Feng, spokesperson for the National Health Commission of the Communist Party of China, said at a press conference, “As of 24:00 on November 5, the epidemic has spread to 20 provinces, superimposed on winter and spring seasonal factors, and the prevention and control situation is severe and complex.”
The famous scenic spot “Populus euphratica” in Ejina Banner, Inner Mongolia, is hit by the epidemic this year during the peak tourist season in October. After the city was closed on October 18, nearly 10,000 tourists were trapped in the local area and complained repeatedly, which aroused national attention.
The Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China opened on the 8th. The Beijing Winter Olympics will be held in February next year, and Beijing’s prevention and control measures have been continuously upgraded. On November 1, the authorities announced that if there is a “time-space coincidence” with the confirmed cases, the authorities who are on business trips and tourists in other places will temporarily postpone their return to Beijing, which caught many people by surprise. Some people were restricted from applying for the “Beijing Health Code” and were unable to return to Beijing after half a month on a business trip.
Even in areas where the epidemic situation has not been officially notified, prevention and control tends to be strict throughout the country: The Nanchang Municipal Party Committee Office of Jiangxi Province issued an internal document on October 30 stating that “the domestic epidemic is relatively serious, and all units should not send people out if it is not necessary”, revealing the place The government requires civil servants to reduce business trips to prevent the epidemic.
Shanghai’s official Weibo announced on the 7th that all people coming from or passing through high-risk areas in the country will be required to be quarantined for 14 days and 4 nucleic acid tests; those passing through mid-risk areas will be subject to strict community health management for 14 days and 2 times. Nucleic acid amplification testing.
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China’s epidemic spreads, Southwest Jiaotong University bans students from leaving school
The COVID-19 epidemic on the mainland has spread to 20 provinces, among which Heilongjiang, Liaoning, and Henan have confirmed more cases. In addition, after the outbreak of the epidemic in Chengdu, Sichuan, Southwest Jiaotong University issued an emergency notice prohibiting students from leaving the school unless approved.
From November 7th, Area B of Lanting Community, Xijun District, Pidu District, Chengdu, Poly Baihe Garden Community, Shiyang Street, Chengdu High-tech Zone, and Shaoliangtun, Haiyang Village, Chengguan Street, Zhuanghe City, were adjusted to medium-risk areas. At present, there are 5 high-risk areas and 68 medium-risk areas across the country.
The Chengdu Health Commission of the Communist Party of China in Sichuan notified on the evening of the 6th that as of 18:00 on the 6th, a total of 12 confirmed cases and 2 asymptomatic infections had been reported in Chengdu.
Southwest Jiaotong University issued an emergency notice on November 7 stating that from now on, all students are not allowed to leave the school in principle, so as to minimize leaving the school.
The notice stated that all students are not allowed to leave Chengdu, and those who really need to leave Chengdu must go through the leave procedures, and they are not allowed to go to medium- and high-risk areas. They can leave the school only after obtaining approval. Before returning to school, a negative nucleic acid test report must be submitted to the college 48 hours before arrival, and the nucleic acid test must be completed as soon as possible after returning to Chengdu.
As of 24:00 on November 6, Sichuan has 6 medium-risk areas, namely the Peak Shui’an Huijing Community (Phase I and Phase II), Yingmenkou Street, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Huafu Shahe Community, Chenghua District, Chengdu, and Chengdu West District of East Garden of Science and Technology of Chenghua District, No.1 Community of Shouchuangjiaozi in Jinjiang District of Chengdu, Languang·Kaili Xiangjiang Community of Jinjiang District of Chengdu, Xipu Tianjinghui Community of Pidu District of Chengdu.
The website of the National Health Commission of the Communist Party of China reported on November 8 that on November 7, there were 65 newly confirmed local cases in 31 provinces, regions and municipalities, including 20 newly confirmed local cases and 12 local asymptomatic infections in Liaoning. There were 18 confirmed cases in the country and 7 cases of asymptomatic infection in the country.
Since October 17, the number of infected persons (confirmed and asymptomatic) in this round of the epidemic in the mainland has reached 1070, spreading to 20 provinces. Heilongjiang (245 cases) has the largest number of confirmed cases in the mainland, followed by Inner Mongolia (183). Cases), Gansu (140 cases).
Due to the CCP’s cover-up of the epidemic, the official epidemic data has been questioned by the outside world.
Shanghai community closed officially called the exercise
In Shanghai, although no epidemic has been officially reported, many places have been blocked in the name of so-called control exercises. Many shops in Changping, Beijing were closed with white seals.
Shanghai is one of the cities where the epidemic first appeared after the National Holidays. A Shanghai elderly self-driving tour group was all diagnosed.
Shanghai citizens reported to The Epoch Times on November 5 that a shopping mall on Ruijin Road, Huaihai Road, Huangpu District, downtown Shanghai was closed due to the epidemic, and a hotel at the intersection of Hongjing Road on Yan’an Road was also closed due to the epidemic, and no one was allowed to take pictures.
Shanghai citizen Ms. Yang introduced to The Epoch Times on November 6 that a white cordon had been pulled up around a building near the intersection of Nanchang Road and Maoming Road in the Huangpu District of downtown Shanghai. Two white vans and several police cars were parked on the side of the road; some people wanted to go downstairs and were driven back.
In addition, Shanghai Xinhua Hospital was blocked on November 1. Some citizens told The Epoch Times that they wanted to go to the hospital for an operation, but suddenly realized that they couldn’t get in. Subsequently, Xinhua Hospital also issued a notice stating that outpatient and emergency diagnosis and treatment services will be suspended immediately because of receipt of information from other provinces to inform regional co-examination, and carry out relevant personnel and environmental screenings as required.
On the same day, the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center also issued a similar announcement, stating that outpatient and emergency medical services will be suspended immediately.
Mr. Zheng, a Shanghai citizen, told The Epoch Times reporter that there was no announcement by the Shanghai government, but there was widespread rumour that someone tested positive for nucleic acid. “They have a closed community over there, and many people line up for nucleic acid testing. The official explained that this is a need for epidemic prevention and control exercises.”
He said, “Many people are still infected after two injections. The key is to have medicine to treat them. It’s not a solution for you to rely on seals like this. The people have no freedom.”
The Democratic governor also opposes the Biden vaccine order from Kansas to sue
The Democratic Governor of Kansas State, Laura Kelly, recently publicly opposed President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine order, which she said is not the most effective and correct for the state.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said in a statement last Friday (November 5): “Yesterday, I reconsidered the Biden administration’s new vaccine order. Although I appreciate its intention to protect people’s safety. , This is also our common goal, but I think this directive is not the correct and most effective solution for Kansas.”
“Since the outbreak of this pandemic, the states have been leading the fight against COVID-19. It is too late to impose a federal standard because we have developed systems and strategies that suit our specific needs,” she said.
The Republican Attorney General of Kansas, Derek Schmidt, also filed a lawsuit last Friday to challenge the Biden administration’s vaccine order against private companies.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a vaccine order against private companies that will take effect on January 4 next year. The order stipulates that employers with more than 100 employees must ensure that their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested for the virus every week. Those who do not comply with the regulations will face fines, up to a maximum of 14,000 US dollars.
Before Kansas took legal action, 19 states had filed lawsuits against the Biden administration’s vaccine order. According to Fox News, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled on Saturday calling for an emergency suspension of the OSHA vaccine order.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (Jeff Landry) said that this action prevented Biden from “continuing to promote his illegal ultra vires.”
Landry stated that the president cannot impose medical procedures on the American people without a constitutional basis.
7 things the U.S. needs to know about lifting the international travel ban on Monday
The COVID-19 pandemic that has swept the world has prompted the United States to close its borders to international travelers for as long as 20 months. On Monday (November 8), the United States will open its doors to international travelers, but with the implementation of some new regulations. International travelers still need to meet certain conditions before they can enter.
The US border restrictions were initially implemented by the Trump (Trump) administration, and the Biden administration later extended the restrictions to more countries earlier this year, banning from China, EU member states, the United Kingdom, South Africa, India, and Brazil Travellers from other countries enter the United States.
On Monday, the United States will reopen its borders to many international tourists, but it will also be accompanied by a new set of regulations, such as vaccination requirements.
According to CNBC, airlines report that there has been a surge in ticket bookings to the United States, and the number of passengers is expected to surge even before the peak holiday season.
United Airlines said it expects international arrivals on Monday to increase by 50% compared to a week ago. Delta Air Lines said it expects many international flights to be fully loaded on Monday, and strong demand in the next few weeks.
Ticket tracking website Hopper said that since the Biden administration announced the lifting of restrictions in September, searches for international flights to the United States have more than quadrupled.
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