According to data, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide exceeds 2.56 million, and the cumulative number of deaths is 176,926. The United States has the most cases, with more than 820,000 confirmed cases. After the outbreak of the epidemic nearly two months ago, the number of confirmed cases, infection rates, and death rates in European countries have declined significantly.
European public health officials said they believe the peak of the first wave of the new coronavirus in Europe has passed, and countries such as Italy, Spain, France, Germany and the United Kingdom are considering lifting epidemic blockade measures.
According to the Financial Times, European ports and warehouses will face a backlog of finished goods due to a surge in containers in the coming weeks. Container ships departing from Asia before the coronavirus pandemic arrive at their destinations Later it was discovered that the demand no longer existed.
Three-quarters of the goods entering the EU go by sea. 30% of trade is transported by ships, and the shutdown of the shipping terminal will quickly affect the entire sales network. Logistics companies are understaffed as employees become sick or self-isolate, and buyers of goods are unwilling or unable to receive previously ordered goods for fear of cash flow difficulties caused by an economic slowdown.
WHO warns: The worst is coming
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva on the 20th warned at a press conference that a lack of unity was fueling the COVID-19 epidemic and that “the worst is coming.”
Tedros said that the new coronavirus is a very dangerous virus that exploits differences between people, between political parties, and between countries. . He called on “not to use this virus as an opportunity to confront each other or score political points. This is dangerous and like playing with fire.”
European countries are considering plans to gradually implement lifting of blockade measures, but here the WHO warns: The worst moment is coming, marking the beginning of the fight against the epidemic The beginning of a new stage of work…
The epidemic is still severe, but European and American countries are facing economic and employment pressures and have to reluctantly announce the resumption of work and production.
Italian Prime Minister Conte said on the 21st that the Italian government will gradually lift the “national blockade” starting from May 4, and the specific plan will be announced this weekend. According to reports, the “national blockade” currently implemented in Italy will end on May 3. Conte stated on his social media account on the 21st that from May 4, Italy will enter the “second phase” – with the virus “coexist”.
Conte said that the Italian government will formulate a detailed and thorough plan to lift the blockade based on rigorous scientific evidence.
Conte also said, “Although I also want to announce the lifting of all blockades, this will make all the efforts and sacrifices we have made in vain. We will use the most rigorous attitude to formulate an unblocking plan.”
We hope that the unblocking plan can be effectively planned and epidemic prevention measures can be taken appropriately to avoid causing an outbreak. The epidemic can pass as soon as possible, and foreign trade orders, logistics and transportation can be restored as soon as possible…</p
