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Global coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate丨全球疫情持续升级
The global coronavirus outbreak escalates with the number of confirmed cases continuing to increase in Italy, Iran, and South Korea.
South Korea: A total of 7,478 cases were confirmed.
The number of newly added cases has gradually decreased
According to the Korean Ministry of Health, as of 16:00 local time on the 9th, a total of 7,478 cases have been confirmed in South Korea and 51 died. From 00:00 to 16:00 on the 9th, Korea reported a total of 96 newly added cases. And the number of newly infections has further decreased.
Trump: 546 cases have been confirmed in the United States
On the morning of the 9th local time, US President Trump sent a post on social media expressing his views on the current outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States. The article stated that there were 546 confirmed cases, 22 of them died. According to local US media reports, at least 8 states have declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak.
The number of confirmed cases has risen in many European countries
France: A total of 1,412 cases were confirmed with an increase of 286 cases from the previous day. The death cases reach 25. Franck Riester, the French Minister of Culture, has been confirmed being infected by COVID-19.
Germany: A total of 1,139 cases were confirmed. According to Deutsche News Agency, 2 death cases occurred in Germany for the first time.
Spain: A total of 1,046 cases were confirmed. The death cases reach 26. Schools in some Spanish cities have been suspended for 15 days.
Switzerland: A total of 312 cases were confirmed in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, 2 died, and 3 were cured.
Netherlands: A total of 321 cases were confirmed, of which 134 were infected overseas.
United Kingdom: From March 8th to March 9th, the total number of confirmed cases reached 319 with 46 newly added cases. And the total number of death cases rose to 5. The UK will hold the third "Cobra" Cabinet emergency meeting on Wednesday upon the spread of COVID-19.
Sweden: A total of 260 cases were confirmed. On the 9th, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Sweden has been confirmed being infected by COVID-19.
Norway: A total of 192 cases were confirmed.
Greece: A total of 84 cases were confirmed. Affected by the COVID-19, the inauguration ceremony for the first female president in Greek history has been canceled. The Greek Olympic Committee announced on March 9 that the torch gathering ceremony for the Tokyo Olympic Games will still be held in the ancient town of Olympia on March 12, but the arrangement of audience witnesses has been canceled. This is the first time since 1984.