The number of nCoV infections globally has exceeded one million, of which more than 55,000 have died, making the panic about the aftermath of a pandemic that swept the world.

Despite the fact that more than half of the world's population is in control, nCoV continues to spread rapidly at an alarming rate in many countries, especially the US, which accounts for about a quarter of all infections. demand and the number of deaths is skyrocketing.

According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the US has recorded more than 6,000 deaths from nCoV out of a total of more than 245,000 infections. As of the morning of April 3, more than 1,100 deaths have been reported within 24 hours, a number never recorded in any country.

About 85% of Americans are subject to quarantine orders. However, White House experts warn that 100,000 - 240,000 Americans may die from nCoV, even with strict community isolation measures. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on April 2 asked the military to provide 100,000 body bags to prepare for this situation.

In New York City, the epicenter of the US pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio called on residents to cover their faces when they were on the road. US Vice President Mike Pence also said the government will publish recommendations on the use of masks for the public in the next few days.

Europe is another "Covid-19" hotspot next to the US in recent weeks. Spain and the UK on April 2 recorded a record number of deaths within 24 hours, 950 and 569 respectively. The total number of deaths from nCoV in Italy and Spain also accounted for nearly half of all bridge.

However, experts assess many signs that the European pandemic may be at its peak. "According to the data, the curve on the graph has stabilized and the epidemic has entered a period of slowing down," said Spanish Health Minister Salvador Illa.

Covid-19 is thought to primarily affect the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions, but many recent deaths in adolescence, even a 6-week-old baby, have proved fatal. to anyone.

"The notion that Covid-19 only affects old people is really wrong," said Hans Kluge, European director of the World Health Organization (WHO), on April 2, adding that the bar teens are also among the serious cases, need special care, or some have died.

The increasing severity of the crisis has prompted governments to control and handle pandemics more aggressively. In the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is positive for nCoV, declares "extensive testing."

British Health Minister Matt Hancock, who also had Covid-19, said their goal is to perform 100,000 tests a day in the next few weeks. He is also urgently building two field hospitals, accommodating more than 1,500 patients.

In Russia, President Vladimir Putin extended his paid leave to the end of April to prevent the spread of nCoV, amid a sharp increase in the number of cases in the country to more than 4,000 and more than 30 deaths, concentrated in Moscow. The government has asked people to stay home from March 30, only go out when they really need to, and ban foreigners from entering and stopping all international flights.

Thailand is the most recent country to apply strict quarantine measures, with curfew starting today. Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a nationwide blockade for 21 days, which meant controlling 1.3 billion people. "To prevent nCoV, stay away from each other and stay indoors," Modi said March 24.

The economic damage caused by Covid-19 is becoming increasingly apparent. The number of applications for unemployment benefits in the US last week increased by 6.6 million, bringing the total number of jobless people in the country in the last two weeks of March to 10 million. Economists warn the consequences of a pandemic will be even worse.

"There are no words to describe this situation. The total number of layoffs between March and April can reach 16-20 million, corresponding to an unemployment rate of up to 13-16% in within a month, "says economist Ian Shepherdson, founder of consulting firm Pantheon Macroeconomics.

Credit rating agency Fitch predicts that the US economy and the euro zone will drop by 30% this quarter, as businesses are struggling to cut investment, unemployment also reduces the level. consumer spending.

The Asian Development Bank today warned the global economy could lose 4.1 trillion USD due to Covid-19, equivalent to 5% of the world's output. Leaders of countries have launched financial support packages to cope with the crisis. The World Bank also yesterday approved a plan to provide USD 160 billion in emergency cash within 15 months.

The pandemic began to shadow even developing countries struggling with poverty. In northeastern Nigeria, aid workers say Covid-19 could sweep the disruptive camps of 1.8 million migrants because of the threat from the terrorist group Boko Haram.

"There is no medical system here to stop the virus. It will spread like wildfire and affect everyone. It is really scary," said an unnamed UN employee.