(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) Some countries in the Americas are facing the problem of “vaccine inequality” Singapore’s new diagnoses hit a record high in a single day
China News Service, Beijing, September 23. Comprehensive news: The latest data from the World Health Organization website shows that as of 17:6 on September 22, Central European Time (23:6 Beijing Time), the number of confirmed cases of new crowns worldwide has increased from the previous day. There were 545201 cases and a total of 229,373,963 confirmed cases; 7,797 new deaths and a total of 4,705,111 deaths.
Americas: Some countries in the Americas face the problem of “vaccine inequality”
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued a report on the 22nd that the new crown epidemic in the Americas is still highly uncertain. The surge in cases in the first half of 2021 and the shortage of vaccines pose a challenge to the region to contain the spread of the new crown epidemic. So far, the region is still the most severely affected area in the world, with a total of 88,207,746 confirmed cases and a total of 2,175,310 deaths. The report pointed out that the supply of new crown vaccines in the region is limited, and many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean still face the problem of “vaccine inequality”.
According to real-time statistics from the Worldometer website on the 23rd, there were 132,317 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the United States, and a total of 43,403,574 confirmed cases; 2221 new deaths and a total of 699,741 deaths.
CNN reported on the 22nd that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on the 22nd that it would authorize Pfizer’s new crown vaccine for people 65 years of age and older, people at high risk of serious diseases, and people in occupations at high risk of infection. Vaccination “enhanced shot”.
The Los Angeles Times pointed out that the agreement is a reduced version of the Biden administration’s “strengthening needle” plan. Previously, the Biden administration had planned to open the new crown vaccine “enhanced shot” to the public from September 20 in response to the rebound of the new crown epidemic in the United States.
According to data released by the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the 22nd, Brazil has 36,473 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia, a total of 21,283,567 confirmed cases, 876 new deaths, and a total of 592,316 deaths; a total of 20,295,538 cured cases.
Data map: London, England, London’s landmark Tower Bridge.
Europe: Only 20% of British passengers wear masks in railway stations, railway workers express concern
According to statistics from the official website of the British government on the 22nd, there were 34,460 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the UK, and a total of 7,530,103 confirmed cases; 166 new deaths and a total of 135,621 deaths.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported on the 22nd that, according to data from Network Rail, only 20% of passengers wear masks at train stations. Before the mandatory “mask order” on railways was lifted on July 19, this proportion was 80%. Workers on the front line of the railway expressed concern about this phenomenon. It is generally believed that in order to curb the spread of the new crown epidemic, passengers should wear masks on the train to protect the safety of other passengers and staff.
French government spokesman Attar said on the 22nd that the overall situation of the new crown pneumonia in France has continued to improve. In the past week, the country’s single-day new confirmed cases fell by 30%, and hospitalized cases fell by 11%. However, given that some areas of France are still under certain medical pressure, the epidemic prevention and control measures will be adjusted regionally according to the epidemic situation in various places.
According to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the German disease control agency, as of the 21st, 4664 new cases of new coronary pneumonia have been diagnosed in Germany, with a total of 4,150,516 confirmed cases; 81 new deaths and a total of 93,052 deaths.
According to a report by German TV on the 22nd, German Health Minister Spahn said in an interview with the German “Augsburg Report” that the new coronavirus pandemic in Germany is expected to end in the spring of next year, provided that “it will not happen even if vaccinated. New variants of the virus for prevention.” Shi Pan’s speech caused widespread discussion on social media. Most netizens believed that this was only “in theory possible”; politicians and experts published articles encouraging people to be vaccinated.
The data picture shows a fast food restaurant in Singapore under the epidemic.
Asia: Singapore’s new confirmed cases in a single day break a new high
The Ministry of Health of Singapore announced on the 22nd that the country had 1,457 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia that day, reaching a record high, with a total of 81,356 confirmed cases; 3 new deaths and a total of 68 deaths.
The new Ministry of Health said that the increase in confirmed cases in the community has increased the burden on hospitals in terms of beds and manpower. In order to ensure medical resources, the government will tighten epidemic prevention measures in hospitals and will ban visitors from visiting the disease for a period of four weeks starting on the 24th.
In addition, as the number of confirmed cases in Singapore continues to rise, the public has been online complaining about the chaotic quarantine procedures. On the 23rd, the new Ministry of Health urged people who are recuperating or quarantined at home not to call the hotline, because this will exacerbate system stalls. According to the Ministry of Health, affected members of the public are asked to isolate at home. If they feel unwell, they can contact telemedicine through the website.
According to a report from the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) on the 22nd, Japan had 3,245 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in a single day, with a total of 16,85034 confirmed cases; 54 new deaths, and a total of 17,351 deaths.
Recently, a new nucleic acid testing center was established at Kansai International Airport in Japan. Passengers can perform nucleic acid testing before taking international flights. Results can be obtained within 3 hours at the earliest, and up to 2500 tests can be performed per day. But at present, the testing center only accepts 10 telephone appointments a day, and plans to gradually increase the number of tests.
South Korea’s Central Anti-epidemic Countermeasures Headquarters reported on the 23rd that as of 0:00 that day, South Korea had 1,716 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia, and a total of 292,699 confirmed cases; 8 new deaths and a total of 2,427 deaths.
Yonhap News Agency reported on the 23rd that due to the sharp increase in population movement during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the epidemic may spread further throughout South Korea.
Africa and Oceania: Australia protests against mandatory vaccination of construction workers
According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on the 22nd, Victoria, Australia has entered the third day of protests against the mandatory vaccination of construction workers. The protesters were slammed by the governor of the state, Daniel Andrews, who said, “They are not for protest, but for battle.”
After violent protests occurred on the 22nd, the Australian state of Victoria closed the construction site. The Victorian branch of the Australian Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union was damaged, and the glass in front of the building was smashed during the conflict that day. (over)
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