COVID-19 epidemic March 4: Italy has 27 deaths in a day

The Italian Ministry of Health said that as of the end of March 3, there were a total of 2,502 cases of COVID-19 with 79 deaths. So after a day, in this European country there are 27 more deaths and 466 new infections.

Italy has 2,502 infections, 79 deaths

The Italian Ministry of Health said that by the end of March 3, there were a total of 2,502 cases of COVID-19 with 79 deaths, up from 2,036 cases of COVID-19 and 52 deaths the day before.

Italy's Ministry of Health also said it would set up a "red quarantine zone" to try to prevent the COVID-19 epidemic from spreading further. So far, COVID-19 cases are concentrated mainly in the north, with Lombardy being the worst affected. However, according to Reuters, the COVID-19 epidemic has spread to 19 regions in the country.

"No Vietnamese in Italy yet infected with COVID-19". Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy, Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Hue, said that the Vietnamese community in Italy is currently about 4,000-5,000 people, most of which are nationals of the host country. Of these there are about 1,000 students and interns, studying in many cities in Italy.

In the heart of Italy, including Lombardia, Veneto, Emiglia-Romagna and part of Piemonte, there are about 1,000 to 1,500 Vietnamese living and more than 200 Vietnamese students.

Spain has its first death

Spain health officials on 3-3 reported the country had its first death from COVID-19. The victim was a person living in Valencia.

He officially registered COVID-19 as a remarkable disease

On March 4, the BBC reported that the UK officially registered COVID-19 as a "remarkable disease" to help businesses seek compensation under their insurance policy if they were forced to cancel company events. because of this epidemic.

Italian soldiers set up barriers on the way to establish isolation control into the village of Vo'Euganeo, the Veneto region, Italy - Photo: AP

Washington state had 3 more deaths

According to the Washington State Department of Health, the total number of COVID-19 infections in this state on March 3 was 27, including 9 deaths, up from 18 infections and 6 deaths on 2-3. Of these, 8 out of 9 were in King County and one in the neighboring Snohomish county. All 27 cases were concentrated in these two counties of Seattle.

Some of the victims of COVID-19 are elderly people in a nursing home in the suburbs of Kirkland, Seattle. The state of North Carolina also reported the first SARS-CoV-2 positive on March 3, and the patient was one of those who went to the nursing home.

Reuters reported that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said there were at least 108 cases of COVID-19 in the US, including 60 cases in 12 states and 48 cases of returnees. out.

The same day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) closed an office in Washington state over concerns that one of its employees might have been infected with COVID-19. This person felt sick after visiting relatives at a nursing home in King County, Washington state.

US Vice President Mike Pence - who was appointed by President Trump to lead the epidemic war in the US, said US public health officials had issued new guidelines, with immediate effect, according to which Any American clinician may order any American to test for SARS-CoV-2 virus.

A store in San Rafael, California, USA has posted a notice of running out of N95 masks - Photo: AFP

World Bank (WB) announced 12 billion USD in support fund

The World Bank (WB) announced on March 3 an initial support package worth 12 billion USD to help countries cope with the economic and health impacts in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic. rapidly from China to about 80 countries and territories globally.

WB President David Malpass said that there is still "much unknown" about this fast-spreading virus and needs more "aid" but declined to elaborate. The World Bank statement also strengthens concerns about the virus's impact on the economy and health, according to Reuters.

Argentina detected the first case of COVID-19

Argentina's Ministry of Health on 3-3 confirmed the first case of COVID-19. Patient is a 43-year-old man who recently returned to his home country after arriving in Spain and Italy. Currently this person is being treated in the hospital and health is stable.

Ireland confirmed the second case of COVID-19

Irish health officials confirmed the second case of COVID-19 in the country, the patient was a woman in the eastern part of the country and just returned from traveling to Italy.

France tightens management of masks and hand sanitizer

French President Emmanuel Macron on March 3 announced on Twitter that the authorities would requisition "all stockpiles and production of medical masks" to distribute to medical staff and patients COVID-19. .

According to the French Ministry of Health, 10 million masks have been stockpiled and distributed to all pharmacies in this country. Depending on actual needs, about 15 million to 20 million masks will be distributed in the near future.

Source: tuoitre.vn