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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.
The number of newly added cases in Italy has reached 1,797 in one day, and the cumulative cases has exceeded 9,000. On March 9 local time, WHO released the latest daily report on the situation of the COVID-19. As of 10:00 Central European Time on March 9th (17:00 Beijing time), a total of 28,674 cases have been confirmed in 104 countries / territories / regions outside China (with 3,949 newly added cases). And the death cases reach 686 (with 202 newly added cases).
Italy: 1,797 cases are added in one day
The whole nation is under lockdown
Italian military inspects passers-by at a checkpoint in Turano Lodigiano, Lombardy, Italy photoed by Xinhua News Agency
As of now, 9,172 cases have been confirmed in Italy with an increase of 1,797 cases from the previous day. The Italian Prime Minister announced on the evening of the 9th that a lockdown measure will be implemented from the 10th and the school suspension will be extended to April 3. The lockdown measure announced in the early hours of March 8 will be extended nationwide. All residents are not allowed to enter or leave the cities at random (except for work, emergencies, or medical conditions). And a self-presentation statement are required as residents ask for entering or leaving the cities. At the same time, all sports events are suspended nationwide.
Iran: The accumulative confirmed cases reaches 7,161
70,000 prisoners were approved for release
As of the 9th local time, 595 new cases and 43 new death cases were added on the same day in Iran. A total of 7,161 cases were confirmed and 237 died. On the 9th, the Iranian Army announced that it would prepare to build temporary hospitals across the country to prevent the spread of the virus.
Affected by the COVID-19, Iran's Attorney General Ibrahim Lacey stated at the high judicial council on Monday that 70,000 eligible prisoners have been granted temporary release. He said that prisoners with potential illnesses would be given priority.
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.
WHO: Chinese experience proves COVID-19 can be contained
The WHO said that China's experience has proven that the COVID-19 can be contained and most of the infected people can also recover. 70% of confirmed cases in China have recovered and have been discharged. Even if COVID-19 is declared a pandemic, it can still be contained, just only a matter of when. The WHO called on all countries to do their best to win this battle.
来源：新闻联播、新华社、人民日报
Italy: 1,797 cases are added in one day
The whole nation is under lockdown
Italian military inspects passers-by at a checkpoint in Turano Lodigiano, Lombardy, Italy photoed by Xinhua News Agency
As of now, 9,172 cases have been confirmed in Italy with an increase of 1,797 cases from the previous day. The Italian Prime Minister announced on the evening of the 9th that a lockdown measure will be implemented from the 10th and the school suspension will be extended to April 3. The lockdown measure announced in the early hours of March 8 will be extended nationwide. All residents are not allowed to enter or leave the cities at random (except for work, emergencies, or medical conditions). And a self-presentation statement are required as residents ask for entering or leaving the cities. At the same time, all sports events are suspended nationwide.
Iran: The accumulative confirmed cases reaches 7,161
70,000 prisoners were approved for release
As of the 9th local time, 595 new cases and 43 new death cases were added on the same day in Iran. A total of 7,161 cases were confirmed and 237 died. On the 9th, the Iranian Army announced that it would prepare to build temporary hospitals across the country to prevent the spread of the virus.
Affected by the COVID-19, Iran's Attorney General Ibrahim Lacey stated at the high judicial council on Monday that 70,000 eligible prisoners have been granted temporary release. He said that prisoners with potential illnesses would be given priority.
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.
WHO: Chinese experience proves COVID-19 can be contained
The WHO said that China's experience has proven that the COVID-19 can be contained and most of the infected people can also recover. 70% of confirmed cases in China have recovered and have been discharged. Even if COVID-19 is declared a pandemic, it can still be contained, just only a matter of when. The WHO called on all countries to do their best to win this battle.
来源：新闻联播、新华社、人民日报