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Known global death toll exceeds 217,000

At least 3,116,680 people have been infected worldwide and at least 217,168 have died since the outbreak, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins. This figure may be significantly underestimated due to suspected underreporting worldwide and different testing and recording systems. Cases in the United States account for about one-third of all known worlds and over one million.

Chinese Parliament will launch annual meeting on May 22

The Chinese parliament plans to hold an annual meeting on May 22, Xinhua official communication announced Wednesday, more than two months behind the original schedule. China’s highest political advisory body, the People’s Political Advisory Council of China, also proposes to start its annual meeting on May 21st. How long the meeting will last is not clear. They traditionally see more than 5,000 representatives descending from all over China to Beijing for at least 10 days.

China warns relations with Australia could suffer “beyond repair”

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison rebelled against China, “Completely rational and wise” Call for research into the origins of Covid-19 as the international political implications of the pandemic deepen. While Australia avoids US stricter approachHas stopped funding to, who (WHO), which would review its allies with WHO Suggested hiring an independent investigator Similar to a “weapon inspector” used to identify the source of a major illness.

Three U.S. children with coronavirus undergo treatment for rare inflammatory syndrome

According to Reuters, three coronavirus-infected children in the United States are being treated for a rare inflammatory syndrome similar to the ones that caused doctors’ concerns in the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain. Health professionals in Italy and the United Kingdom have identified a possible association between coronavirus pandemics and a cluster of Kawasaki disease, a severe inflammatory disease among infants arriving at hospitals with high fever and swelling of the arteries. I am investigating.

Nearly 70 people died of an old veteran at home in Massachusetts

68 veteran residents Officials said Tuesday that a person who had tested positive for the virus at the state-owned Holyoke Soldiers’ Home had died, and it is unclear if the other deceased have Covid-19. Another 82 residents and 81 employees tested positive. Although the death toll continues to increase, federal authorities are investigating whether the population was denied proper medical care. The state’s Supreme Prosecutor has decided whether to bring a lawsuit.

Experts warn that the viral crisis could lead to deaths from more than 18,000 cancers in the UK

Almost Over 18,000 people with cancer can die in the UK A coronavirus pandemic caused hospitals to suspend treatment and patients found that they stopped seeking NHS care, a study found that cancer specialists were directly involved in the disruption caused by coronaviruses. As a consequence, it claimed that 6,270 newly diagnosed with this disease could die of it and that there would be an additional toll if all people with cancer were taken into account. There are likely to be 17,915.

Fitch downgrades Italy’s rating to BBB-

Italy is the European country most affected by Covid-19, with mortality second only to the United States. The government expects an 8% drop in economic output this year and has launched a number of stimulus packages.

USS Theodore Roosevelt Navy sailors begin to return on board

Navy sailors quarantined in Guam for a few weeks will return to Theodore Roosevelt Tuesday night, US military officials said. Due to the outbreak of coronavirus, an aircraft carrier was on the sidelines in late March. The ship noticed when a virus outbreak forced him to berth in Guam and its commander was fired after sending an email asking the Navy’s boss to take more immediate action to deal with the virus. Has been collected.

Oscar eligible streaming movies

Movies released on streaming platforms only will be eligible for the Academy Awards next year The pandemic disrupted the industrySaid the Oscar organizer. This change applies only to movies released this year. Previously, at least seven days of theater screening was required at a commercial theater in Los Angeles County for the film to be considered. Currently, there were previously planned theatrical releases, but movies made available through on-demand services may be subject to the best photos and other categories.