[Epoch Times December 27, 2021](Epoch Times reporters Dai Furuo, Li Yan, Yan Shu comprehensive report) According to statistics from Johns Hopkins University, as of Monday (December 27) 6 pm Eastern Time :50. The total number of CCP virus (Wuhan pneumonia, new coronavirus, COVID-19) cases worldwide has exceeded 281 million (281,111,396), and the death toll has exceeded 5.4 million (5,405,224).
The following is the statistical data of the number of newly confirmed cases and deaths in a single day in some countries on December 26 (Sunday) (some data are adjusted according to worldometers):
181,948 confirmed cases in the United States and 76 deaths;
10,409 confirmed cases in Canada and 3 deaths;
9,424 cases were confirmed in Australia and 2 people died;
27,697 confirmed cases in France and 96 deaths;
10,158 confirmed cases in Germany and 56 deaths;
6,531 confirmed cases and 315 deaths in India;
Brazil has 3,889 confirmed cases and 28 deaths;
23,721 confirmed cases in Russia and 968 deaths;
15,218 confirmed cases and 207 deaths in Vietnam;
316 cases were confirmed in Japan, and 1 person died;
South Korea has 5,418 confirmed cases and 69 deaths;
Taiwan has 24 confirmed cases and 0 deaths.
The following is a real-time update on the CCP virus epidemic:
Australia’s epidemic heats up, new cases in a single day exceed 10,000 for the first time
According to the “Associated Press of Australia”, due to the high number of cases in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, Australia’s single-day new confirmed cases on Monday (December 27) exceeded 10,000 for the first time.
New South Wales reported 6,324 new cases, while Victoria reported 1,999. These two states constituted the majority of the 10,126 new infections notified by Australia on Monday.
Queensland has notified 784 new cases, and the governor of the state said three-quarters of them are variants of Omicron.
South Australia reported a record 842 cases, 189 cases in the Australian Capital Territory (the highest daily number of new cases in the region), 35 cases in Tasmania, 12 cases in the Northern Territory, and 1 case in Western Australia.
Australia also reported seven deaths on Monday.
The US CDC recommends: the isolation time of asymptomatic confirmed patients is reduced to 5 days
For asymptomatic Covid-19 patients, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shortened the recommended isolation period from 10 days to 5 days.
The CDC decided last week to shorten the quarantine period for infected medical staff, provided that they have no symptoms and later tested negative.
For people who have been exposed to the virus after being vaccinated, health officials have also shortened the recommended isolation period to 5 days; if the contacts have been vaccinated with booster doses, they often do not need to be isolated.
CDC Director Rochelle. Rochelle Walensky told the Associated Press that a large number of Omicron cases are about to occur in the United States, “not all of these cases will be serious”, “in fact, many people will not have symptoms.”
He said that he hopes to ensure that there is a mechanism through which “the society can continue to operate safely while following science.”
Spain’s Covid infection rate surpasses 1,000 cases per 100,000 people for the first time
For the first time, the Covid infection rate in Spain exceeded 1,000 cases per 100,000 people.
According to data from the Ministry of Health, after the Christmas weekend, the infection rate rose to 1,206 per 100,000 people in the past 14 days. In contrast, 911 cases were reported on Thursday.
Since Thursday (23rd), Spain has added 214,619 confirmed cases and 120 deaths. The single-day death toll has been hovering below 100, far below the 1,000 at the peak of the first wave of last year or around 600 in January.
Prime Minister Pedro. Pedro Sanchez told reporters earlier on Monday (27th): “Compared with previous waves of epidemics, we will obviously see a high number of infections, but the number of hospitalizations and intensive care units will not be high.”
Covid hospitals in England hit highest since March
The latest data show that the number of Covid-19 patients hospitalized in England, England, has reached the highest level since the beginning of March.
NHS (National Health Service) data updated for the first time since the Christmas break showed that 1,281 Covid-19 patients were hospitalized in England on December 25, an increase of 74% from a week ago and the highest level since February 16. During the second wave of pandemic, the number of hospitalizations reached a peak of 4,134 on January 12.
London reported 364 hospitalizations on December 25, a 73% increase from a week ago, but lower than the 390 reported on the 23rd.
As of 8 o’clock on Monday morning, a total of 8,474 people in England were hospitalized for Covid-19, the highest number since March 5.
France announced stricter measures but no curfew on New Year’s Eve
To curb the surge in infections, France announced on Monday (27th) that it will implement stricter restrictions, but there will be no curfew on New Year’s Eve.
French Prime Minister Jean. Castex (Jean Castex) said that for three weeks starting from Monday, indoor public gatherings will be limited to 2,000 people, and outdoor public gatherings will be limited to 5,000 people.
Castex said that long-distance traffic will prohibit eating and drinking, and if possible, you must work from home at least three days a week. Masks must also be worn in the city center.
France reported 30,383 new cases on Monday, compared with 27,697 the day before.
American Airlines continues to cancel flights up to thousands so far
American Airlines continued to cancel flights on Monday (27th), with major airlines canceling dozens or even hundreds of flights.
In recent days, staff members have taken sick leave due to Covid, especially since the emergence of the Omicron variant, which has led to a shortage of airlines and forced to cancel flights. But weather and other factors also played a role.
United Airlines said it cancelled 115 of its more than 4,000 scheduled flights on Monday due to the crew taking time off due to Covid.
Alaska Airlines said that the winter weather in the Pacific Northwest caused the cancellation of nearly 250 flights to and from Seattle on Sunday. The airline expects hundreds of flights to be cancelled on Monday.
Delta Airline, United Airline, JetBlue and American Airline have all admitted that Covid is causing staffing problems.
According to statistics from flight tracking website FlightAware.com, since Friday (24th), airlines have cancelled about 4,000 domestic flights in and out of the United States.
Airlines in Europe and Australia also cancelled flights during the holiday period due to employee infections.
To curb the surge in infections, Greece announces further restrictions
To curb the further surge in the number of Covid infections, Greece announced further restrictions. These measures will take effect from January 3 to 16 and are mainly aimed at night entertainment venues.
On Monday, the number of new confirmed cases in Greece surged to a record 9,284 in a single day, and 66 people died at the same time.
Health Minister Thanos Plevris said that under the new measures, high-protection masks must be worn in supermarkets, public transportation vehicles and dining establishments.
Bars and restaurants will have to close at midnight. No standing customers are allowed in entertainment venues. A maximum of 6 people can sit around each table.
“If we find that these measures are not being followed, then music (in entertainment venues) will be banned,” Prefries said at a press conference.
The government has also taken action to limit the number of participants in sports events to 10% of the capacity or a maximum of 1,000 people.
Authorities will allow visits to elderly care facilities, but must provide proof of negative PCR test, and the test was carried out within the previous 48 hours.
The authorities have tightened existing regulations last week, mandating wearing masks in open spaces, and banning Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Record number of confirmed cases in a single day in Denmark and Iceland
The rapidly spreading variant of Omicron has made Europe a hotspot for infections and deaths worldwide. On Monday (27th), Denmark and Iceland reported a record number of Covid cases in a single day.
According to statistics compiled by Agence France-Presse, Europe has recorded the largest number of cases and deaths in the past seven days. The five countries with the highest prevalence rates in the past seven days are all in Europe.
In the past 24 hours, Denmark has recorded 16,164 cases. This is the first time that the number of new cases in a single day has exceeded 15,000 since the beginning of the pandemic. The country now has the highest infection rate in the world, with 1,612 cases per 100,000 people.
(Note: China and Iran are not included in the above comparison and ranking due to the concealment of epidemic data by the CCP and the Iranian government)
In the past 24 hours, Iceland has reported 672 cases. Before mid-December, the country had never had more than 200 cases in a single day. In the wave of infections last fall, there have never been more than 100 cases in a single day.
Before the arrival of Omicron, Denmark and Iceland had the lowest infection rates in Europe.
Italy adds nearly 31,000 confirmed deaths in a single day, adding more than 140 people
According to Italian health officials, the country reported on Monday (27th) that another 142 people died of Covid infection in the past 24 hours, up from 81 the day before.
At the same time, the number of new diagnoses in a single day rose from 24,883 on Sunday to 30,810.
On Monday, the number of Covid patients hospitalized (excluding intensive care patients) reached 9,723, up from 9,220 the day before.
100 people were added to the intensive care unit, up from 85 people on Sunday. The total number of intensive care patients rose from 1,089 to 1,126.
British Minister of Health confirms that no new restrictions will be imposed before the new year
British Health Secretary Sajid. Sajid Javid confirmed that the UK will not implement further epidemic prevention measures before the New Year.
Javid told reporters on Monday (27th) afternoon that Prime Minister Johnson has decided not to implement new restrictions this week, but said that ministers will reconsider whether they need to take measures in January.
More than 98,500 new confirmed cases in the UK in a single day
As the Omicron variant continues to fuel the wave of winter infections, the number of new Covid cases in the UK in a single day remains high. On Monday (27th), 98,515 confirmed cases were reported.
The latest official data also shows the number of cases on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, which were 113,628 and 108,893, respectively. However, as experts have pointed out, the data around Christmas may not truly reflect the epidemic, especially because people may not be tested for Covid.
A document issued by the British Government’s Emergency Science Advisory Group (Sage) on Thursday (23rd) warned: “With changes in testing and admission patterns, data during the holiday season will become unreliable. This will be difficult to explain in the next few days. Any obvious trends in the future.”
Premier League reports 103 positive cases of Covid-19
The English Premier League said in a statement on Monday (December 27) that in the week before Boxing Day, 103 cases of Covid-19 (disease caused by the Chinese Communist virus) had been reported. .
“The league can confirm today that between Monday (December 20) and Sunday (December 26), 15,186 Covid-19 tests were conducted on players and club staff.” The statement said, “Among them, 103 were tested. New positive cases.”
This number of 103 cases has increased from the previous week (December 13-19), when 90 players and staff tested positive for the coronavirus (CCV).
Boxing Day is December 26 of each year, the day after Christmas or the first Sunday after Christmas. It is a holiday celebrated in parts of the British Commonwealth, and it is also designated as a holiday in some European countries.
Paraguay detects the first 3 cases of Omicron variants
The Paraguay Ministry of Public Health announced in a statement issued on Monday (December 27) that the first three Omicron cases have been detected in Paraguay.
The three first detected cases were all young tourists, around 18 years old, from Cancun, Mexico.
The statement added that the three people and those who have been in contact with them have been quarantined.
After the country’s first case of Omicron was detected, Dr. Sandra Irala, Director of the Paraguay Health Inspection Agency, advised the public to avoid travelling to “highly spreading countries” of Covid-19 (a disease caused by the Chinese Communist virus).
TSA screens 2 million passengers on Sunday amid coronavirus surge
During the Christmas holidays and the surge of the coronavirus (Chinese Communist Party virus), more than 2 million people traveled at airports across the country on Sunday (December 26).
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened 2,009,239 people, about 78% of the people screened on Sunday after Christmas 2019. In the past 10 days, more than 2 million people were screened in 7 days.
On Friday (December 24) and Saturday (December 25), the number of passengers screened by the Transportation Security Bureau was approximately two-thirds of those days in 2019 (Christmas was on Wednesday at the time).
According to statistics from flight tracking website FlightAware.com, commercial airlines have cancelled 1,001 domestic flights to and from the United States as of about 3 pm on Sunday.
This is the third consecutive day that American Airlines has cancelled flights. On Christmas Day, 997 planes were cancelled; on Christmas Eve, nearly 700 planes were cancelled. Thousands of flights have also been postponed in these three days.
As the number of Covid (Chinese Communist virus) infections soars, more flights may be cancelled.
Fauci: Omicron+ holiday US Covid-19 testing surges
Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Monday (December 27) that the Omicron variant and the holiday season will bring more Covid-19 (disease caused by the Chinese Communist Party) test to the United States.
“You know, testing has always been a problem. It has always been a problem. With more demand, the situation has become more complicated.” Fauci told CNN on Monday.
He said that people think that the surge in testing demand in the United States at this time is only “because of the (reasonable) concerns brought by Omicron,” “but the high demand is (also) triggered by the holiday season.”
“People are going to travel, they are going to play with their family and friends.” Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), explained that this is the reason for the surge in demand for testing.
Covid-19 cases surge in the U.S. Biden meets with governors on Monday
President Biden will hold consultations with governors on Monday (December 27) to deal with a new outbreak of the nationwide outbreak driven by a variant of the highly contagious coronavirus (CCV) Omicron.
At present, the number of Covid-19 (disease caused by the Chinese Communist virus) cases in the Northeast has set a record.
This is the first time Biden has participated in a weekly conference call between his Covid-19 team and state leaders. It is scheduled to be held at 11:30 AM Eastern Time on Monday.
A week ago, Biden formulated a new anti-epidemic strategy, focusing on accelerated testing and vaccination, including ordering 500 million quick home test kits that are freely available.
During the Christmas period, Americans’ winter holiday plans were disrupted by the epidemic. Thousands of flights were cancelled because many airline staff tested positive.
Fauci: The U.S. will continue to see a surge in Omicron cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Monday (December 27) that the United States will continue to see a surge in Omicron variant cases, but it may also see a decline, as happened in South Africa.
“We will definitely continue to see the surge for some time. I am hoping that it will turn for the better. I hope it will take a turn for the worse as we saw in South Africa.” Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Tell CNN.
The United States currently has an average of nearly 200,000 new Covid-19 cases every day, an increase of 47% from last week, and the highest number of its kind since January 2021. Fauci said that although the end result of this virus may be less serious, these numbers will still put pressure on the US health infrastructure.
Fauci said that both the U.S. and the U.K. are now seeing infections caused by the Omicron variant “much less severe than” the Delta variant.
“So I really hope that our net effect is (infection) severity is reduced.” said the director of NIAID.
Motorists waited more than 2 hours at the Miami site just to test Covid-19
A reversing car dragon continued to move slowly around one of the busiest inspection points in Miami Dade County-Tropical Park.
CNN reported that on Monday (December 27) morning, people waited at the test site for more than two hours in order to be tested.
Ron Goncalves, general manager of Nomi Health Florida, which operates the checkpoints in cooperation with Miami-Dade County, told the media that despite the number of statewide sites and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day operating hours Restricted, “We conduct 50,000 tests a day throughout Florida, including a limited number of sites and Christmas Eve and Christmas operating hours.”
Gancalves said that during the peak of the Delta epidemic, they conducted an average of about 34,000 tests per day.
One of the largest health systems in South Florida, Jackson Health System (Jackson Health System) said on Twitter on Monday that 212 patients had tested positive for Covid-19 (a disease caused by the Chinese Communist virus).
Miami-Dade County will also distribute free door-to-door test kits in public libraries on Monday. The number is limited, while supplies last.
New York City began implementing a new round of vaccine orders on Monday
New York City’s vaccine authorization for private companies will take effect on Monday (December 27) as the number of cases across the state soars over the Christmas period.
Single-day cases in New York State broke the record. According to data released by the office of Governor Kathy Hochul on Sunday (December 26), 49,708 new cases of Covid-19 (the disease caused by the Chinese Communist virus) were added on Christmas Eve.
Huo Chuer said in a statement: “When we return home from the holiday gathering, as always, it is very important to take precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 this season.”
“As we enter the new year, vaccines are our best tool to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.” The governor said.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said earlier this month that the highly contagious variant of Omicron was a factor in New York City’s decision to impose a vaccination order on private sector employees. The updated regulations require employees to receive at least one dose of the vaccine before Monday, and it does not allow employees to take regular tests instead of not being vaccinated.
Now, children from 5 to 11 years old in New York City also need to show proof of at least one shot in order to be allowed to enter indoor dining, fitness or entertainment venues, while adults need to show proof of two shots to enter these areas.
16 new confirmed cases of foreign immigration in Taiwan
Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center announced on Monday (December 27) that there were no new local confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths; in addition, 16 new cases of overseas immigration, one of which was a karate delegation member. A total of 12 people in the group were diagnosed.
The Central News Agency reported that Chen Shizhong, the commander of the command center, stated at a news conference on the epidemic on Monday afternoon that there were 16 new cases of COVID-19 imported from abroad, including 12 males and 4 females, who were in their teens to 60s. The United States, Vietnam, Hungary, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany and Indonesia enter the country. The entry date is between December 12 and December 26.
It is worth noting that there is a new case of confirmed karate delegation member, a male in his 20s who entered the country from Kazakh and had received 2 doses of Moderna vaccine. This is a breakthrough infection. He suffered from headaches and headaches on December 25. Runny nose and general fatigue were diagnosed after entry; 45 people were contacted, 35 people were listed in home isolation, and 10 people were listed in independent health management.
The karate team has a total of 22 people. It entered Taiwan on December 24 and arranged to complete a 14-day quarantine at the centralized quarantine station. For the first time, 11 people were positive in the quarantine station. On the 27th, another member of the delegation was diagnosed. Sequencing to identify the infected virus strain.
Delta Air Lines: The return of the flight to Shanghai is due to China’s new epidemic prevention regulations
Delta Air Lines said on Monday (December 27) that the new cleanliness requirements of the Shanghai airport were the reason why the recent flight from Seattle turned back in midair.
An e-mail statement from Delta stated that the Shanghai Pudong International Airport’s new regulations “need to significantly extend ground time, which is not operationally feasible for Delta Air Lines”.
It is unclear what the new rules are and what prompted the changes, but as the outbreak in Xi’an and the Beijing Winter Olympics approach, the CCP has tightened its already strict COVID-19 travel restrictions.
More than 300 new cases were reported in Xi’an this weekend, a sharp increase from the previous few days. The city of Xi’an, with a population of 13 million, has been locked down, and only one person per household is allowed to go out to buy necessities every two days.
Omicron strikes Israel to test fourth shot of vaccine resistance
The vaccine is not effective against the Omicron variant virus. A major Israeli hospital will begin to inject a fourth dose of COVID vaccine into 150 medical staff on Monday (December 27). The trial is designed to assess whether a second vaccine is needed nationwide. Needle enhancer.
According to Reuters, the Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv stated that the trial will help prove the efficacy of the fourth dose of the vaccine and help decision makers in Israel and other countries formulate health policies.
A team of experts from the Israeli Ministry of Health recommended that Israelis 60 years of age and older who received booster injections at least four months ago provide a fourth dose of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
But the experiment is still awaiting public debate about whether there is enough scientific information to justify the new booster. Shiba Medical Center did not say how long its trial will last.
Kishida Fumio’s epidemic prevention policy rises in popularity and support
The Nikkei News reported on Monday (December 27) that the epidemic prevention measures taken by the government of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, including the policy of temporarily closing the border to new foreign arrivals, have been welcomed by voters, and his support has continued to rise.
The newspaper said that the approval rate for the Kishida cabinet rose to 65%, an increase of 4 percentage points from the last survey conducted a month ago.
In the latest public opinion survey conducted from December 24 to 26, 61% of the respondents gave positive comments on Kishida’s anti-epidemic measures. This is since the Nikkei Index began in February 2020 to ask the public about their views on the anti-epidemic policy. The highest poll number.
With the emergence of highly contagious Omicron variants around the world, Kishida announced at the end of November that Japan would ban foreigners from entering the country for about one month. Last week, he extended the measure to the New Year holiday.
Kishida took office in October, succeeding Yoshihide Suga. During the one-year term of Suga Yoshihide as prime minister, COVID-19 infections surged and his approval rating dropped sharply.
In recent weeks, Japan has reported hundreds of new cases every day, far below the more than 20,000 daily infections at the latest peak in August.
Epidemic hits Christmas holiday, Americans are blocked for three consecutive days of travel
During the Christmas holidays, due to the reduction in the number of available flight crews due to the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines cancelled more than 1,300 U.S. flights on Sunday (December 26), and several cruise ships had to be cancelled after the pandemic broke out on board. The docking disrupted the plans and itineraries of thousands of travelers during the Christmas holidays.
According to flight tracking website FlightAware.com, as of the afternoon of the 26th, commercial airlines have cancelled 1,318 flights within the United States and in and out of the United States.
According to multiple media reports, after a confirmed case of COVID-19 was found on board, at least three cruise ships were also forced to return instead of calling at the destination port as planned.
For some Americans traveling this weekend, this is a painful three-day holiday trip, because Christmas holidays are usually the peak of travel, and this year coincides with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant across the country, disturbing people Travel plans.
A total of 997 flights were cancelled on Christmas Day (25th), and nearly 700 flights were cancelled on Christmas Eve (24th). In these three days, thousands of flights were delayed.
A Delta Air Lines spokesperson said that “winter weather and Omicron variants in parts of the United States continue to affect” its holiday weekend flight schedules, but they are working to “change routes and replace aircraft and crews.”
United Airlines also said it is working to help affected passengers to rebook, and a Southwest Airlines spokesperson said that all flight cancellations are related to weather.
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