Many domestic textile companies are in the second wave of anxiety. We have finally brought the epidemic under control locally, and are gradually resolving work resumption and production issues. However, I heard that the epidemic has begun to break out in many foreign regions, and I have to worry about the future import and export business. After hearing this, the editor is also concerned about the concerns of sellers, and hopes to collect the latest situation of some foreign severely affected areas so that everyone can have more understanding and preparation.
Currently, the number of new coronavirus infections is increasing in Italy, Japan, South Korea and Iran. Textile companies that have import and export transactions with these areas should pay close attention and take follow-up measures.
South Korea
According to Korean media reports on the 6th, South Korea has accumulated new The number of confirmed coronavirus infections rose to 6,284.
South Korea’s total population in 2019 was 52 million, which is almost equivalent to the combined population of Shanghai and Beijing. With so many people currently infected with the new coronavirus, the situation is quite serious.
As the epidemic worsens, Korean flight attendants wear masks at work
According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that as of As of 3 p.m. local time on the 5th, there were 98 countries and regions that had implemented entry control measures against South Korea due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
From the perspective of import and export impact, according to the analysis of the “Financial Industry Website”, the top ten industries in South Korea’s exports of intermediate goods to China are printing and copying recording media, textiles, Garment and leather manufacturing, transport equipment manufacturing, production of essential pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations, rubber and plastic products production, coke and refined petroleum product manufacturing, paper industry, manufacturing of other non-metallic mineral products. The proportion of intermediate goods exports in the above industries exceeds 80% of the export value, which means that the main part of the exports in the above industries is basically intermediate goods exports. Therefore, once there is insufficient supply in the above industries, it will have an impact on the production of other downstream countries.
Japan
As of 18:30 local time on the 5th, the total number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus infection in Japan has risen to 1,047, and the cumulative death toll is 12.
Japanese people queue up to buy masks According to the “Mainichi Shimbun”
Japan plans to revise the new coronavirus epidemic The law allows the Prime Minister to declare a state of emergency. After the new bill is passed, the governor of a prefecture designated by the Prime Minister as a target area can require residents of the area to avoid all outings except for necessary reasons such as maintaining life, and can also require residents to provide necessary cooperation to prevent the spread of infection. In addition, the use of crowded places such as department stores and movie theaters can also be restricted. Under special circumstances, land and buildings can be expropriated for the construction of temporary medical facilities.
Italy
As of 18:00 local time on March 5 , the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Italy has increased to 3,858, and currently all 20 Italian regions have confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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The Italian government has decided to shut down the country starting from March 5 All schools and universities until March 15th.
At the same time, the government cabinet ministers meeting also drafted a new bill that will close all theaters, cinemas and entertainment venues in the country and prohibit any public gatherings based on the development of the epidemic. , large private gatherings and large-scale sports and cultural events. It also called on Italians to avoid interacting with each other through hugs, cheek kisses and handshakes during social activities.
As one of the four major fashion weeks in the world, Milan, Italy, took over the baton from New York and London on the 18th. This year, Chinese buyers and media were absent in large numbers, making it extremely popular. dropped.
In the early morning of February 21, a patient in Codogno, Lombardy, was diagnosed. Previously, the number of confirmed cases in Italy had remained at 5; but after that, the epidemic suddenly mutated. According to local media reports, before the diagnosis, the patient had been out and about frequently, participating in marathons, running competitions, football matches, and Red Cross training. As of the 23rd, all confirmed cases (110) in Lombardy were related to it.
In Milan today, the streets are empty and there are almost no vehicles running. On some social platforms, photos of sold-out supermarkets can be seen everywhere. Not only were football matches and movies forced to stop, but the local government also announced the temporary closure of universities and Milan Cathedral. Before the Italian government took any measures against it, Milan had taken the first step.
Iran
As of the morning of March 5, the number of confirmed cases in Iran A total of 2922 people. The infection rate among members of the Iranian Parliament has reached 8%, and 23 out of a total of 290 members have been diagnosed.
On the evening of March 4, the Iranian Embassy’s official Weibo publicly released information for help, and even posted a payment QR code to accept donations. From the side, you can We can see the crisis of the situation in Iran. Iran now is very much like Wuhan at the end of January. It lacks sufficient medical power, but the infection among people is extremely serious.</p
