No. 221, March 24, 2020

According to the president’s office, Martti Ahtisaari, the former Finnish president, and recipient of the 2008 Nobel Peace Price, has tested positive with the coronavirus. Eeva Ahtisaari, Spouse of Martti Ahtisaari, has been also infected With the coronavirus, according to Finland Today.

(Haiwai Net)

No. 222, March 25, 2020

On March 24, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,218 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 47 imported new cases. There are 4 new deaths and 3 new imported suspected cases.

491 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 1215 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 174 severe cases less than the previous day.

As of 24:00 of April 24, 2020, 4287 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 1399 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 73,650 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3281. A cumulative total of 81,218 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 134 suspected cases. There are a total of 693,223 close contacts, and 13,356 close contacts are still under medical observation.

There is no new confirmed case in Hubei. 487 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (472 in Wuhan) with 3 new deaths (2 in Wuhan). 3828 confirmed cases (3794 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 1368 severe cases with 1358 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 60,810 (43,686 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,163 (2,526 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,801 confirmed cases (50,006 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.

On March 24, 47 imported confirmed cases (19 in Shanghai, 5 in Beijing, 5 in Guangdong, 4in Tianjin, 4 in Fujian, 2 in Inner Mongolia, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Jilin, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Shandong and 1 in Shaanxi). As of 24:00 of March 24, 2020, the total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 474.

A cumulative total of 628 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 386 in Hong Kong (102 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 26 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 216 in Taiwan (29 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 2 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 223, March 25, 2020

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying announced on March 25 that President Xi Jinping will attend the G20 Extraordinary Virtual Leaders' Summit on COVID-19 in Beijing on March 26. The summit, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which holds the presidency of the G20 this year, will be held online.

(People’s Daily)

No. 224, March 25, 2020

Prince Charles tests positive for Covid, according to Sky News.

(People’s Daily)

No. 225, March 26, 2020

On March 25, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,285 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 67 new imported cases. There are 6 new deaths and 58 new imported suspected cases.

401 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 721 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 164 severe cases less than the previous day.

As of 24:00 of March 25, 2020, 3947 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 1235 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 74,051 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3287. A cumulative total of 81,285 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 159 suspected cases. There are a total of 695,305 close contacts, and 14,714 close contacts are still under medical observation.

There is no new confirmed case in Hubei. 391 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (382 in Wuhan) with 6 new deaths (5 in Wuhan). 3413 confirmed cases (3407 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 1201 severe cases with 1195 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 61,201 (44,068 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,169 (2,531 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,801 confirmed cases (50,006 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.

On March 25, 67 imported confirmed cases are reported (18 in Shanghai, 12 in Inner Mongolia, 11 in Guangdong, 6 in Beijing, 6 in Fujian, 3 in Shaanxi, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Jilin, and 1 in Henan). The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 541.

A cumulative total of 675 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 410 in Hong Kong (106 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 30 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 235 in Taiwan (29 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 2 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 226, March 26, 2020

According to Sputnik news agency&radio, Spanish vice premier Carmen Calvo tested positive for coronavirus, the government announced on the 25th.

(Haiwai Net)

No. 227, March 26, 2020

At a press conference yesterday afternoon, more measures were introduced to prevent the epidemic. It pointed out that the current situation of the imported cases is serious. The fever clinic should play a pioneeing role, and all fever patients should undergo nucleic acid testing. The city should coordinate and standardize the work of nucleic acid testing in all aspects and improve the testing capacity.

No. 228, March 26, 2020

President Xi Jinping attended the G20 Extraordinary Virtual Leaders' Summit on COVID-19 in Beijing.

 (People’s Daily)

No. 229, March 26, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the G20 Extraordinary Virtual Leaders' Summit on COVID-19 in Beijing on March 26. Xi called for a resolute all-out global war against the COVID-19 outbreak.It is imperative for the international community to strengthen confidence, act with unity and work together in a collective response win the battle against the COVID-19.

(Xinhua News)

No. 230, March 26, 2020

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Administration of Migration announced today: Starting from 00:00 on the 28th, the entry of foreigners who currently valid visas and residence permits to China will be temporarily suspended. The entry of APEC business travel cards will be also suspended. The policies of visa at ports of entry and 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit will be also suspended. Entry with diplomatic, official, courtesy and C-visa is not affected. Foreigners who come to China to engage in necessary economic, trade, scientific and technological activities, as well as for urgent humanitarian needs, may apply for visas from Chinese embassies and consulates abroad. The entry of foreigners with visas issued after the announcement will not be affected.

(CCTV)

No. 231, March 27, 2020

On March 26, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,340 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 55 new imported cases, of which 54 are imported cases and 1 is local case (in Zhejiang). There are 6 new deaths and 58 new imported suspected cases.

537 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 837 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 201 severe cases less than the previous day.

As of 24:00 of March 26, 2020, 3460 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 1034 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 74,588 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3292. A cumulative total of 81,340 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 189 suspected cases. There are a total of 697,470 close contacts, and 16,005 close contacts are still under medical observation.

There is no new confirmed case in Hubei. 530 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (523in Wuhan) with 5 new deaths (4 in Wuhan). 2896 confirmed cases (2880 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 999 severe cases with 995 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 61,731 (44,591 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,174 (2,535 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,801 confirmed cases (50,006 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.

On March 26, 54 imported confirmed cases are reported (17 in Shanghai, 3 in Inner Mongolia, 12 in Guangdong, 4 in Beijing, 3 in Fujian, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Shaanxi, 4 in Tianjin, 3 in Zhejiang, 1 in Jiangsu, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Sichuan). The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 595.

A cumulative total of 738 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 453 in Hong Kong (110 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 33 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 252 in Taiwan (29 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 2 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 232, March 27, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 27 spoke over phone with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump. Xi stressed that China has been sharing information on COVID-19 in an open, transparent and responsible manner with the World Health Organization (WHO) and countries including the United States since the onset of the epidemic. China wasted no time in releasing such information as the genetic sequence of the virus, and has also been sharing experience on COVID-19 prevention, containment and treatment without reservation, and providing as much support and assistance as it can for countries in need. He added that China will continue to do so, and work with the international community to prevail over the pandemic.

(People’s Daily)

No. 233, March 27, 2020

Boris Johnson, the British prime minister, has revealed he tested positive for coronavirus on March 27. He said in a video message posted to his Twitter account,  "I’m self-isolating. be in no doubt that I can continue to communicate with all my top team to lead the national fight back against coronavirus."

(Global Times)

No. 234, March 27, 2020

British health minister Matt Hancock said on Twitter he has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating at home with mild symptoms.

 (Haiwai Net)

No. 235, March 28, 2020

Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom said on March 27 that a vaccine against coronavirus would probably not be developed by "at least another 12 to 18 months." Tedros also urged countries around the world to stop giving people who have contracted the virus medicines that haven't proven effective in treating COVID-19.

(Xinhua News Agency)

No. 236, March 28, 2020

On March 27, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,394 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 54 new imported cases. There are 3 new deaths (in Hubei) and 29 new suspected cases.

383 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 758 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 113 severe cases less than the previous day.　　

As of 24:00 of March 27, 2020, 3128 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 921 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 74,971 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3295. A cumulative total of 81,394 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 184 suspected cases. There are a total of 699,396 close contacts, and 17,198 close contacts are still under medical observation.　　

There is no new confirmed case in Hubei. 367 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (360 in Wuhan) with 3 new deaths (in Wuhan). 2526 confirmed cases (2517 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 886 severe cases with 882 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 62098 (44951 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,177 (2,538 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,801 confirmed cases (50,006 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.　　

On March 27, 54 imported confirmed cases are reported (17 in Shanghai, 2 in Inner Mongolia, 11 in Guangdong, 3 in Beijing, 6 in Fujian, 5 in Tianjin, 4 in Zhejiang, 3 in Liaoning, 2 in Jilin, and 2 in Jilin). The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 649.　　

A cumulative total of 819 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 518 in Hong Kong (111 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 34 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 267 in Taiwan (30 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 2 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 237, March 29, 2020

On March 28, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,439 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 45 new imported cases, of which 44 are imported cases and 1 is local case (in Henan). There are 5 new deaths (in Hubei) and 28 new suspected cases, including 27 imported cases and 1 local case (in Gansu).　　

477 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 1097 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 179 severe cases less than the previous day.　　

As of 24:00 of March 28, 2020, 2691 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 742 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 75,448 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3300. A cumulative total of 81,439 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 174 suspected cases. There are a total of 701,884 close contacts, and 18,581 close contacts are still under medical observation.　　

There is no new confirmed case in Hubei. 467 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (in Wuhan) with 5 new deaths (in Wuhan). 2054 confirmed cases (2045 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 710 severe cases with 706 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 62565 (45418 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,182 (2,543 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,801 confirmed cases (50,006 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.　　

On March 28, 44 imported confirmed cases are reported (7 in Shanghai, 1 in Inner Mongolia, 8 in Guangdong, 4 in Beijing, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Jiangnxi, 7 in Tianjin, 3 in Zhejiang, 3 in Jiangsu, 3 in Liaoning, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Jilin, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Guizhou). The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 693.　　

A cumulative total of 902 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 582 in Hong Kong (112 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 37 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 283 in Taiwan (30 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 2 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 238, March 30, 2020

The Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 23 to Aug. 8 in 2021, organizers said, and the Paralympic Games will take place between Aug. 24 and Sept. 5, 2021. IOC President Bach, Tokyo Organizing Committee President Yoshiro Mori, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and Paralympic Organizing Committee President Kanako Hashimoto decided the dates for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games via teleconference on March 30. 

(CCTV Sports) 

No. 239, March 31, 2020

On March 30, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,518 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 48 new imported cases. There is 1 new death and 44 new imported suspected cases.

282 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 1199 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 105 severe cases less than the previous day.　　

667 imported confirmed cases (including 18 severe cases) and 180 suspected cases are reported. The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 771, and the total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 104 with no deaths.　　

As of 24:00 of March 30, 2020, 2161 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 528 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 76,052 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3305. A cumulative total of 81,518 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 183 suspected cases. There are a total of 706,017 close contacts, and 19,853 close contacts are still under medical observation.　　

There is no new confirmed case in Hubei. 271 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (269 in Wuhan) with 1 new death (in Wuhan). 1461 confirmed cases (1456 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 497 severe cases with 493 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 63153 (46002 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,187 (2,548 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,801 confirmed cases (50,006 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.　　

A cumulative total of 1027 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 682 in Hong Kong (124 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 39 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 306 in Taiwan (39 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 5 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 240, March 31, 2020

The mayor of Washington, D.C., announced on the 30th local time that all residents will begin to implement a "home quarantine order" except for essential activities such as shopping for supplies and medical appointments; violators will be warned and serious violators will be fined $5,000. On the 25th, Washington asked all non-essential stores to shut down.

 (CCTV)