Recently, the epidemic situation in many countries (regions) has continued to worsen, with a serious rebound. In order to prevent the further spread of the epidemic, countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, and the Philippines have implemented more stringent epidemic prevention measures. Foreign trade companies need to pay close attention to the development of the epidemic in various countries, maintain contact and communication with customers at all times, and prevent risks to import and export caused by the escalation of prevention and control measures in various countries.
UK: Third lockdown
After the emergence of a variant of the new coronavirus in the UK, more than 58,000 new cases were reported on Monday (4th). A new single-day high, with 407 patients dying due to the epidemic. Prime Minister Johnson delivered a nationally televised address on Monday (4th), announcing that England would implement a third nationwide lockdown until at least mid-February.
According to the new restrictions, people must stay at home except for reasons such as going out to buy daily necessities, exercising or seeking medical assistance; employees should stay at home as much as possible unless they cannot work from home. As for all restaurants, they can only provide takeout, and most schools will also be closed.
Regarding the new coronavirus vaccination plan, Johnson promised that if all goes well, four categories of people will receive the first dose of the vaccine by the middle of next month, including people in nursing homes, elderly people over 70 years old, medical staff and People who are clinically extremely vulnerable etc. It is estimated that the British Parliament will meet on Wednesday (6th) to vote on whether to pass the above measures.
Japan: Consider declaring a state of emergency in some areas
Recently, the epidemic has continued to worsen across Japan, especially in the capital area. On the morning of the 4th, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga stated at a press conference that he would consider declaring a state of emergency in some areas and would strengthen epidemic prevention measures to curb the spread of the epidemic.
According to statistics, on the 3rd, there were 816 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Tokyo, and severe patients also increased, reaching 101. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government stated that the number of tests during the New Year holiday was lower than usual, so the actual situation is more severe than this number. In areas surrounding Tokyo, the epidemic continues to worsen in Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama prefectures. Previously on the 2nd, the governors of Tokyo and these three prefectures jointly requested the government to issue an “emergency declaration” as soon as possible to curb the spread of the epidemic.
At a press conference held on the morning of the 4th, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga stated that he would consider issuing special measures in accordance with the Special Measures Act, targeting Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture, and Saitama Prefecture. Declaration of emergency. At the same time, he said that he would strengthen entry restrictions and require catering and other service industries to shorten business hours. In addition, he also said that the Japanese government is stepping up preparations for vaccination and is expected to open vaccination to the public before the end of February.
Yoshihide Suga did not make a clear statement on the specific arrangements for issuing an emergency declaration. However, Japanese media such as the “Asahi Shimbun” reported on the 4th, citing government insiders, that the Japanese government plans to officially issue a declaration within this week. The relevant notice will come into effect from 0:00 on the 9th.
Greece: Will return to strict blockade in the next week
On January 3, Greece began to adopt a week-long, more stringent blockade to alleviate the Stressing the health system while preparing for school reopenings.
According to reports, the Greek government stipulates that from January 3 to January 11, Greek people must stay at home, walk pets and exercise, except for necessary reasons for work, medical treatment, and shopping. Can only be carried out alone near residence; curfew extended to 9pm to 5am daily (except for work and health reasons).
Commercial institutions that were open during the festival, including bookstores, barber shops, beauty salons, nail salons, etc., will be closed again; the “order-and-pickup” operation model of retail stores will be suspended; churches will be temporarily closed; hunting and fishing.
Germany: Consider extending the “city closure” measures until January 10th
The German media quoted data from the country’s disease control agency on the 2nd as showing that Germany last year The number of people who died from COVID-19 infection from December 2 to January 1 this year was 16,718, about three times the number in November last year. German Health Minister Spahn said that day that considering that the current number of new confirmed cases every day is still very high, it is necessary to extend the current “city closure” measures until after January 10.
On the 5th of this month, German Chancellor Merkel will discuss with state governors whether to extend the “city closure” measures that are about to expire on January 10. German Federal Health Minister Spahn said in an interview with RTL TV that day that considering the still high number of new confirmed cases, it is necessary to extend the “city closure” measures.
It is worth noting that although the first vaccine approved by the EU was developed by the German company BioNTech, Germany’s vaccination progress has lagged behind due to various reasons such as the inability of states to obtain sufficient quantities of vaccines in time. Some politicians have criticized the federal government for failing to take the more aggressive approach of pre-ordering more vaccines last summer.
France: Decided to extend curfew periods in 15 provinces
French government spokesman Attal said on the 1st that in order to curb the spread of the virus, the government has strengthened control measures. The curfew period has been extended in 15 provinces including Alpes-Maritimes, Doubs, and Jura. The start time of the curfew in these 15 provinces has been advanced from 8 pm to 6 pm, and will end at 6 am the next day. This measure will officially take effect on the 2nd. At the same time, officials launched an investigation into a New Year’s Eve carnival attended by at least 2,500 people in Brittany, northwest France.
Attal also confirmed that it will be “impossible” to reopen cultural venues on the 7th of this month. He said that the French Ministry of Culture�The feasibility of lowering the national alert state to a high alert state in the region, and the catering and service industries can gradually resume operations under the high alert state.
In order to curb the new crown epidemic, Mongolia has entered a state of nationwide alert since November 12, 2020. From December 1, different levels of alert have been implemented nationwide according to local conditions. Ulaanbaatar City has implemented a state of alert from December 14 From now on, the state of national alert will be lowered to the state of high alert. Due to epidemic prevention and control considerations, Ulaanbaatar City will again implement a state of nationwide alert from 6:00 on December 23, 2020 to 6:00 on January 6, 2021.
Ireland: It does not rule out extending the highest level of prevention and control measures until February
Data released by the Irish Ministry of Health on the 3rd showed that the country’s new daily There were 4,962 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, setting a record for the highest number of new confirmed cases in a single day for three consecutive days since the outbreak; the cumulative number of confirmed cases exceeded 100,000, reaching 101,887; and the total number of deaths was 2,259.
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland soared after Christmas. Tony Holohan, chief medical officer of the Ministry of Health, said on the 3rd that the recent sharp increase in confirmed cases has put great pressure on the country’s health system. Irish Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar told the media on the same day that he did not rule out the possibility of the government extending the current epidemic prevention and control measures until February, nor did he rule out the possibility of the government taking further prevention and control measures.
Ireland is currently under the highest level 5 epidemic prevention and control status, which is valid until January 31. In this state, in principle, people are not allowed to move more than 5 kilometers away from home, and all non-essential retail stores and indoor cultural and sports facilities must be closed. </p
