COVID-19 epidemic on February 27: The number of infections in Korea skyrocketed to nearly 1,600

South Korea this morning recorded a further 334 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number to 1,595, with 13 deaths. In Italy the number of cases also increased to 470.

* Newsletter updated at 8:40 am on February 27

At 8:10 am, February 27, Reuters news agency quoted the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) saying that the country recorded an additional 334 new cases of COVID-19 infection, bringing the total number of infected people. 1,595.

Meanwhile, the Chinese Embassy in Russia sent a protest note to the mayor of Moscow expressing regret at the mass examination of Chinese citizens in Moscow.

China added 433 new infections, 29 deaths

China on the morning of February 27, announced on February 26, that the country had 433 new infections in the mainland, higher than the 406 new cases of February 25. The number of deaths is 29, the lowest in the past month. Hubei province alone recorded 409 new infections and 26 deaths.

As of the end of February 26, Hubei province had recorded a total of 65,596 cases of COVID-19 infection and 2,641 deaths. The total number of deaths in mainland China is 2,744, according to China's National Health Commission.

The US and Korea postpone joint drills indefinitely

The US and South Korean troops on February 27 announced that they would indefinitely postpone joint exercises in the future due to the complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic in Korea. The decision was made after Seoul raised the warning level for the epidemic to the highest level. General training activities will also be postponed until further notice.

A driver was tested for covid-19 at a driving clinic at a hospital in daegu, Korea, February 27 - Photo: REUTERS

Cases in Italy continue to increase sharply

The China Daily newspaper reported on February 27 that the total number of COVID-19 infections in Italy had increased to 470. Meanwhile, the AP news agency that Italy has 447 cases.

The Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has called on Europe's neighbors to cooperate instead of isolating and differentiating Italy. Twelve people died in Italy as the country was struggling with an outbreak.

Formula 1 Vietnam Grand Prix is ​​still going on

“Vietnam Grand Prix will take place on April 5 in Hanoi, we will still hold the race. We will go to Melbourne, to Bahrain and Hanoi "- Reuters news agency on February 26 quoted Mr. Chase Carey - General Director of Formula 1.

On February 26, Vietnam Grand Prix (VGPC) - the organizer of Formula 1 Vietnam Grand Prix - officially announced the Hanoi race track that has completed the construction of all 5,607 kilometers and associated fixed items.

"We are ready and waiting to welcome the world to Hanoi" - Ms. Le Ngoc Chi - General Director of Vietnam Grand Prix - said.

F1 Vietnam is the 3rd race in the FIA ​​F1 World Championship in 2020 (after Australia and Bahrain). F1 Vietnam will take place from April 3 to 5 in Hanoi, hoping to be one of the most challenging racing tracks in Formula 1 racing history.

Mr Trump: "The risk to Americans is very low."

At a press conference on the morning of February 27 (Vietnam time), US President Donald Trump said the number of cases in the US was very low and the patients were recovering. Of the 15 infected people in the US, 8 have returned home, 1 is about to be discharged, 1 is still in hospital and 5 have fully recovered.

"The risk to Americans is very low" - Mr. Trump stressed, but asserted that the US is ready to adapt and apply all measures if the epidemic spreads.

The Trump administration is facing criticism from lawmakers for not providing timely information and action to respond to the epidemic.

At the press conference, Mr. Trump also appointed US Vice President Mike Pence to be responsible for the US response to the COVID-19 epidemic.

Mr. Pence will work with US health agencies. Speaking shortly after, Mr. Pence said he would work with leaders of the health departments and agencies to secure the resources needed to deal with the epidemic.

“Although the risk to the American public is still low… we have directed the team to take all necessary measures to ensure the health of Americans. There is no higher priority than the safety, security and health of Americans, ”said US Vice President Mike Pence.

President Trump speaks at the White House about the new corona virus on the evening of February 26 (US time), about 6:30 am February 27 (Vietnam time) - Photo: REUTERS

However, US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar warned that the number of infections in the United States could continue to rise. "Our campaign to control translation is effective but the level of risk can change very quickly" - Mr. Azar said, urging people to prepare for the situation that could change.

Meanwhile, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) deputy director Anne Schuchat also urged US agencies and organizations to prepare for an outbreak. “We expect more cases to come. This is the time for the American public to prepare ”- Ms. Schuchat emphasized.

Democrats are proposing to spend $ 8.5 billion in response to the epidemic

On February 26, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer, submitted a proposal to the US Senate Expenditure Committee, which requested an emergency budget of 8.5 billion. USD for the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic.

The budget requested in the proposal is three times more than the $ 2.5 billion required by the Trump administration, including a new $ 1.25 billion in new funding and the rest from Current health programs, including USD 535 million from Ebola epidemic prevention budget.

In a later announcement, TNS Schumer urged Congress to quickly adopt the proposal as it would bring resources much needed for the global war against the new strain of the corona virus (SARS-CoV-2), At the same time, the American people need to know that the government is preparing to deal with the situation before this epidemic spreads in the community.

According to the US Agency for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of February 24, the US has confirmed a total of 53 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection, of which 14 were detected in the US and 39 Ca cases are returns from the center of Wuhan, China's capital of Hubei province, or the cruise ship Diamond Princess in quarantine in Japan.

US officials have warned that the number of infections from these repatriated citizens will likely continue to rise.

Russian epidemic prevention strictly

The Chinese Embassy in the Russian Federation has sent a protest note to the Mayor of Moscow expressing regret at the mass examination of Chinese citizens in Moscow.

On the subway, bus and tram, police and subway staff or Moscow City Transport Department (Mosgortrans) staff only block Chinese citizens for checking out.

The note states that there is no special scrutiny of the Chinese in any country in the world, including the US and that epidemiological measures should not discriminate.

A staff disinfection a traditional market in Seoul, Korea, February 26 - Photo: REUTERS

Many countries have the first case

Georgia, Romania, and Norway had the first cases of COVID-19 infections. The number 1 case in Romania is a person who came into contact with an Italian who visited Romania earlier this month while the Norwegian case is a person returning from a country that is a hotspot for the Chinese epidemic.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on February 26 that there are more new cases of SARS-CoV-2 virus in countries around the world than in mainland China, marking a change in the epidemic of respiratory infections. autoclave COVID-19.

As of the evening of February 26, Vietnam time, worldwide, there were 81,279 cases of COVID-19 infection and 2,770 deaths, of which there were 2,715 cases in mainland China. The epidemic has appeared and spread in 42 countries and territories around the world.

Iran announced soon to produce "millions of test sets"

"We will soon be able to produce hundreds of thousands, even millions of test kits and equip all hospitals across the country."

Speaking during a cabinet meeting in Tehran on February 26 (local time), Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the country's experts were preparing to conduct the final test of the SARS virus testing device. -CoV-2 and will enter mass production in the near future.

Mr. Rouhani confirmed that all the initial tests of the device have shown "positive and reliable" results, adding that the device will enter final testing within a few days. next.

As of February 26, Iran had 19 people killed from COVID-19.

Russia is about to stop flying to South Korea, bringing its citizens home

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova announced that from 1 to 3, all airlines, except Aeroflot and Aurora, will stop flying to South Korea.

Ms. Golikova said that Aurora Airlines will operate on charter flights until all Russian citizens return home.

Aeroflot flights from Korea to Moscow, passengers will enter via terminal F of Sheremetyevo airport, not international terminal D as usual. Before that, passengers coming from China also entered via F terminal.

In addition, from midnight February 28, Russia will stop issuing transit visas and regular visas to Iranian nationals, except for business and humanitarian purposes.

Source: tuoitre.vn