No. 241, March 31, 2020

Aproved by the state government, postpone the 2020 National College Entrance Examination will be postponed for one month, and will be held on July 7 to 8. The examination schedule is as follows: on July 7, Chinese 9:00 to 11:30; Mathematics 15:00 to 17:00. on July 8, arts comprehensive / science comprehensive 9:00 to 11:30; foreign language 15:00 to 17:00. The examination schedule can be announced later in Hubei Province and Beijing after it’s approved by the Ministry of Education based on the evaluation on epidemic prevention and control situation.

(CCTV)

No. 242, March 31, 2020

Today, Academician Li Lanjuan and her medical team departed from Wuhan. Since arriving in Wuhan on February 2, 73-year-old academician Li Lanjuan has been supervising and guiding the prevention and control work of the Covid-19 epidemic in Wuhan for 58 days, and she and her team have been in charge of the treatment of severely ill patients.

(CCTV)

No. 243, March 31, 2020

The Philippine Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government Eduardo Año said on the evening of March 31 that he tested positive for coronavirus. He said that he came into contact with 4 persons who tested positive for COVID-19 and began self-quarantine. He said he will continue to do work at his home. He did the test on March 27 and received the result that he was positive for Covid-19 on March 27.

(CCTV)

No. 244, April 1, 2020

On March 31, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,518 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 36 new cases, of which 35 are imported cases, and 1 is local case (in Guangdong). There are 7 new deaths (6 in Hubei and 1 in Shanghai) and 26 new imported suspected cases.

186 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 1418 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 62 severe cases less than the previous day.

691 imported confirmed cases (including 20 severe cases) and 169 suspected cases are reported. The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 806, and the total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 115 with no deaths.

As of 24:00 of March 31, 2020, 2004 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 466 severe cases ). A cumulative total of 81,554 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 172 suspected cases. The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 76,238 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3312. There are a total of 707,913 close contacts, and 20,314 close contacts are still under medical observation.

There is 1 new imported confirmed case in Wuhan, Hubei. 173 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (in Wuhan) with 6 new deaths (5 in Wuhan). 1283 confirmed cases (1279 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 435 severe cases with 432 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 63, 326 (46,175 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,193 (2,553 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,802 confirmed cases (50,007 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.

130 asymptomatic carriers were newly identified on the Chinese mainland; 2 new cases were turned into confirmed cases; 302 cases were removed from medical observation on the same day; and there were 1367 asymptomatic carriers still under medical observation and 174 cases less than the previous day.

A cumulative total of 1077 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 714 in Hong Kong (128 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 41 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 322 in Taiwan (39 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 5 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 245, April 1, 2020

Zhong Nanshan said in an interview with Shenzhen TV on April 1 that the global epidemic can be controlled with strong measures taken by various countries, "I guess the global Covid-19 cases will decrease around the end of April ". In the interview, Zhong Nanshan said asymptomatic carriers will not cause a major outbreak because we have a strong monitoring system. Asymptomatic carriers will go to quarantine once detected, while the close contacts also go to quarantine for observation immediately.

No. 246, April 2, 2020

With no end in sight to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the UN climate change talks which were due to take place in Glasgow, the UK, in November, have been postponed until 2021, the COP Bureau of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in Bonn, Germany, announced on the first. Dates for a rescheduled conference in 2021 will be set out in due course following further discussion with parties.

(China News)

No. 247, April 2, 2020

Israeli Health Minister Yaakov Litzman and his wife were diagnosed with coronavirus， according to the Jerusalem Post on the 2nd.

(Haiwai Net)

No. 248, April 2, 2020

On April 1, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,589 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 35 new imported cases. There are 6 new deaths (in Hubei) and 20 new imported suspected casesf.

170 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 1898 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 37 severe cases less than the previous day.

701 imported confirmed cases (including 18 severe cases) and 152 suspected cases are reported. The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 841, and the total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 140 with no deaths.

As of 24:00 of April 1, 2020, 1,863 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 429 severe cases ). A cumulative total of 81,589 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 153 suspected cases. The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 76,408 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3318. There are a total of 709,570 close contacts, and 20,072 close contacts are still under medical observation.

There is no new imported confirmed case in Hubei. 145 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (in Wuhan) with 6 new deaths (6 in Wuhan). 1132 confirmed cases (1128 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 400 severe cases with 397 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 63, 471 (46,320 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,199 (2,559 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,802 confirmed cases (50,007 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.

55 asymptomatic carriers were newly identified on the Chinese mainland, including 17 imported cases; 9 new imported cases were turned into confirmed cases; 338 cases were removed from medical observation on the same day (including 12 imported cases); and 1075 asymptomatic carriers were still under medical observation (including 226 imported cases).

A cumulative total of 1135 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 765 in Hong Kong (147 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 41 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 329 in Taiwan (45 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 5 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 249, April 3, 2020

China will hold a national mourning on April 4 for martyrs who died in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and compatriots died of the disease, according to the State Council. During the commemoration, national flags flied at half-mast across the country and in all Chinese embassies and consulates abroad, and public recreational activities were suspended across the country. At 10:00 am, Chinese people nationwide observed three-minute silence to mourn for the deceased, while air raid sirens and horns of automobiles, trains and ships wailed in grief.

(CCTV)

No. 250, April 3, 2020

On April 2, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,620 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 31 new cases, of which 29 are imported cases, and 2 are local cases (1 in Liaoning and 1 in Guangdong). There are 4 new deaths (in Hubei) and 12 new imported suspected cases (in Shanghai).

163 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 1990 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 50 severe cases less than the previous day.

710 imported confirmed cases (including 19 severe cases) and 135 suspected cases are reported. The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 870, and the total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 160 with no deaths.

As of 24:00 of April 2, 2020, 1,727 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 379 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 76,571 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3322. A cumulative total of 81,620 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 135 suspected cases. There are a total of 710,985 close contacts, and 19,533 close contacts are still under medical observation.

There is no new imported confirmed case in Hubei. 141 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (in Wuhan) with 4 new deaths (in Wuhan). 987 confirmed cases (983 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 349 severe cases with 346 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 63, 612 (46,461 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,203 (2,563 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,802 confirmed cases (50,007 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.

60 asymptomatic carriers were newly identified on the Chinese mainland, including 7 imported cases; 7 new imported cases were turned into confirmed cases; 101 cases were removed from medical observation on the same day (including 5 imported cases); and 1027 asymptomatic carriers were still under medical observation (including 221 imported cases).

A cumulative total of 1182 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 802 in Hong Kong (154 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 41 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 339 in Taiwan (50 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 5 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 251, April 3, 2020

Beijing Metro introduced, in memory of martyrs who died in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and compatriots died of the disease, at 10:00 on April 4, trains on all lines of Beijing subway will be temporarily stopped for 3 minutes, during which trains will wailed in grief for 15 seconds every minute. Train drivers and station staff will notify passengers via radio before the mourning begins.

（Beijing Daily） 

No. 252, April 4, 2020

On April 3, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,639 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 18 new cases, of which 18 are imported cases, and 1 is local case (in Hubei). There are 4 new deaths and 11 new imported suspected cases.

180 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 2346 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 48 severe cases less than the previous day.

698 imported confirmed cases (including 17 severe cases) and 114 suspected cases are reported. The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 888, and the total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 190 with no deaths.

As of 24:00 of April 3, 2020, 1,562 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 331 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 76,751 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3326. A cumulative total of 81,639 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 114 suspected cases. There are a total of 712,088 close contacts, and 18,286 close contacts are still under medical observation.

There is 1 new imported confirmed case in Wuhan, Hubei. 150 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (in Wuhan) with 4 new deaths (in Wuhan). 834 confirmed cases (830 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 303 severe cases with 300 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 63, 762 (46,611 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,207 (2,567 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,803 confirmed cases (50,008 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.

64 asymptomatic carriers were newly identified on the Chinese mainland, including 26 imported cases; 3 new cases were turned into confirmed cases (including 2 imported cases); 58 cases were removed from medical observation on the same day (including 6 imported cases); and 1030 asymptomatic carriers were still under medical observation (including 239 imported cases).

A cumulative total of 1236 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 845 in Hong Kong (173 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 43 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 348 in Taiwan (50 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 5 deaths).

(National Health Commission) 

No. 253, April 5, 2020

On April 5, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,669 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 30 new cases, of which 25 are imported cases, and 5 are local cases (in Guangdong). There are 3 new deaths (in Hubei) and 11 new imported suspected cases.

213 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 1869 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 36 severe cases less than the previous day.

697 imported confirmed cases (including 18 severe cases) and 107 suspected cases are reported. The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 913, and the total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 216 with no deaths.

As of 24:00 of April 4, 2020, 1,376 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 295 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 76,964 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3329. A cumulative total of 81,669 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 107 suspected cases. There are a total of 713,110 close contacts, and 17,436 close contacts are still under medical observation.

There is no new imported confirmed case in Hubei. 183 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (in Wuhan) with 3 new deaths (in Wuhan). 648 confirmed cases (644 in Wuhan) have been reported, including 267 severe cases with 264 in Wuhan. The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 63, 945 (46,794 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,210 (2,570 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,803 confirmed cases (50,008 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.

47 asymptomatic carriers were newly identified on the Chinese mainland, including 16 imported cases; 3 new imported cases were turned into confirmed cases; 50 cases were removed from medical observation on the same day (including 8 imported cases); and 1024 asymptomatic carriers were still under medical observation (including 244 imported cases).

A cumulative total of 1261 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 862 in Hong Kong (186 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 44 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 355 in Taiwan (50 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 5 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 254, April 6, 2020

On April 5, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,708 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 39 new cases, of which 38 are imported cases, and 1 is local case (in Guangdong). There is 1 new death (in Hubei) and 10 new imported suspected cases.

114 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 2151 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 30 severe cases less than the previous day.

693 imported confirmed cases (including 22 severe cases) and 88 suspected cases are reported. The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 951, and the total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 258 with no deaths.

As of 24:00 of April 5, 2020, 1,299 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 265 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 77,078 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3321. A cumulative total of 81,708 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 88 suspected cases. There are a total of 713,988 close contacts, and 16,154 close contacts are still under medical observation.

There is no new imported confirmed case in Hubei. 69 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (in Wuhan) with 1 new death (in Wuhan). 577 confirmed cases (574 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 234 severe cases with 231 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 64,014 (46,863 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,212 (2,571 in Wuhan, 1 in Xiaogan). A cumulative total of 67,803 confirmed cases (50,008 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.

78 asymptomatic carriers were newly identified on the Chinese mainland, including 40 imported cases; 5 new imported cases were turned into confirmed cases; 50 cases were removed from medical observation on the same day (including 4 imported cases); and 1047 asymptomatic carriers were still under medical observation (including 275 imported cases).

A cumulative total of 1279 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 890 in Hong Kong (206 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 44 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 363 in Taiwan (54 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 5 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 255, April 7, 2020

On April 6, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,740 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 32 new imported cases,. There is no new death and 12 new imported suspected cases.

89 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 2365 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 54 severe cases less than the previous day.

698 imported confirmed cases (including 21 severe cases) and 89 suspected cases are reported. The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 983, and the total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 285 with no deaths.

As of 24:00 of April 6, 2020, 1,242 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 211 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 77,167 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3331. A cumulative total of 81,740 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 89 suspected cases. There are a total of 714,720 close contacts, and 14,499 close contacts are still under medical observation.

There is no new imported confirmed case in Wuhan, Hubei. 59 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (in Wuhan) with no new deaths. 518 confirmed cases (515 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 184 severe cases with 181 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 64,073 (46,922 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,212 (2,571 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,803 confirmed cases (50,008 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.

30 asymptomatic carriers were newly identified on the Chinese mainland, including 9 imported cases; 2 new imported cases were turned into confirmed cases; 42 cases were removed from medical observation on the same day (including 7 imported cases); and 1033 asymptomatic carriers were still under medical observation (including 275 imported cases).

A cumulative total of 1331 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 914 in Hong Kong (216 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 44 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 373 in Taiwan (57 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 5 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 256, April 8, 2020

The lockdown in Wuhan is lifted. After 76 days’ lockdown, outbound transportation restrictions in 76 places are lifted. Nice to see you again, Wuhan!

(CCTV)

No. 257, April 8, 2020

On April 7, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,802 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 62 new cases, of which 59 are imported cases, and 3 are local cases (2 in Sandong and 1 in Guangdong). There are 2 new deaths (1 in Shanghai and 1 in Hubei) and 12 new suspected cases, including 11 imported cases and 1 local case (in Guangdong).　　

112 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 2295 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 22 severe cases less than the previous day.　　

714 imported confirmed cases (including 23 severe cases) and 82 suspected cases are reported. The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 1042, and the total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 328 with no deaths.　　

As of 24:00 of April 7, 2020, 1,190 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 189 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 77,279 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3333. A cumulative total of 81,802 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 83 suspected cases. There are a total of 715,854 close contacts, and 13,334 close contacts are still under medical observation.　　

There is no new imported confirmed case in Hubei. 69 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (in Wuhan) with 1 new death (in Wuhan). 448 confirmed cases (445 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 158 severe cases with 155 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 64,142 (46,991 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,213 (2,572 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,803 confirmed cases (50,008 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.　　

137 asymptomatic carriers were newly identified on the Chinese mainland, including 102 imported cases; 11 new imported cases were turned into confirmed cases; 64 cases were removed from medical observation on the same day (including 8 imported cases); and 1095 asymptomatic carriers were still under medical observation (including 358 imported cases).　　

A cumulative total of 1355 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 935 in Hong Kong (236 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 44 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 376 in Taiwan (61 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 5 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 258, April 8, 2020

Marta Morgan, the deputy minister of foreign affairs, has tested positive for COVID-19, Global Affairs Canada announced on the 7th. In a statement, Global Affairs Canada said she is exhibiting mild symptoms and is in good spirits. The department added that it began contact tracing “to advise and protect employees” and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within their walls.

(China News)

No. 259, April 9, 2020

On April 8, 2020, a cumulative total of 81,865 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland, including 63 new cases, of which 61 are imported cases, and 2 are local cases (2 in Guangdong). There are 2 new death2 (in Hubei) and 17 new suspected cases, including 16 imported cases and 1 local case (in Heilongjiang).

91 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery, 1848 close contacts were removed from medical observation, and there are 13 severe cases less than the previous day.

729 imported confirmed cases (including 31 severe cases) and 71 suspected cases are reported. The total number of imported confirmed COVID-19 cases reported was 1103, and the total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 374 with no deaths.

As of 24:00 of April 8, 2020, 1,160 confirmed cases have been reported on the Chinese Mainland (including 176 severe cases ). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 77,370 on the Chinese mainland, with the total death toll at 3335. A cumulative total of 81,865 confirmed cases has been reported on the Chinese mainland with 73 suspected cases. There are a total of 716,889 close contacts, and 12,510 close contacts are still under medical observation.

There is no new imported confirmed case in Hubei. 45 COVID-19 patients are discharged from hospitals after recovery (in Wuhan) with 2 new deaths (in Wuhan). 401 confirmed cases (398 in Wuhan) have been reported (including 137 severe cases with 135 in Wuhan). The total number of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery reached 64,187 (47,036 in Wuhan), with the total death toll at 3,215 (2,574 in Wuhan). A cumulative total of 67,803 confirmed cases (50,008 in Wuhan) has been reported with no suspected cases. There is no new suspected case.

56 asymptomatic carriers were newly identified on the Chinese mainland, including 28 imported cases; 15 new imported cases were turned into confirmed cases; 32 cases were removed from medical observation on the same day (including 7 imported cases); and 1104 asymptomatic carriers were still under medical observation (including 364 imported cases).

A cumulative total of 1384 confirmed cases has been reported in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, including 960 in Hong Kong (264 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 4 deaths), 45 in Macau (10 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery) , and 379 in Taiwan (67 patients discharged from hospitals after recovery and 5 deaths).

(National Health Commission)

No. 260, April 9, 2020

Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, on April 8, revealed on his official Instagram page that his son has tested positive for coronavirus and has been admitted to the hospital.

(People’s Daily)