The threat of the omicron variant comes as a shock to schools that were hoping to ease up on safety precautions this spring. Many are now warning students to brace themselves for another term of masking, testing, and, in extreme cases, social life restrictions.
Syracuse University's in-person classes will begin on January 24. Given the sharp increase in COVID cases, the rapid spread of the omicron variant, and public health officials' warnings that the first three weeks of January will be the most difficult of this surge, the University has decided to postpone the start of the spring semester by one week.
This semester, however, we will have booster shots that have been proven to be both safe and effective. Vaccinations were critical to our ability to enjoy a full-fledged in-person fall semester. Booster shots will be essential in order to maintain the same experience in the spring semester. It should be required by the start of the new semester, or as soon as you are eligible, as we announced earlier this month. We know that new cases of COVID will continue to emerge.
Despite the fact that Covid-19 cases are on the rise across the country, Harvard will hold an in-person spring semester. Classes are set to begin on January 24.
The University announced Tuesday that affiliates must receive booster shots by Jan. 31, but that the spring semester will go on as planned despite the fast-spreading Omicron variant. The vaccine's protection provided by widespread vaccination reduces the risk of serious illness.
"Although the transmissibility of Omicron presents new challenges," the administrators wrote, "we are confident that by minimizing contact, masking, distancing, and testing on a regular basis, we can maintain a safe academic, research, and work environment for everyone." For the first two weeks of the semester, all on-campus dining will be limited to "grab-and-go" options, and the size of indoor gatherings will be limited.
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Except for the excitement to see friends and teachers, worries about their classes and exams, or pleasures to choosing school and dormitory supplies, the most pressure is how to ensure the students’ health and safety on account of the COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty.
Below are some suggestions on back to school preparation for this semester:
Vaccination is currently the leading public health prevention strategy to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Promoting vaccination can help schools safely return to in-person learning as well as extracurricular activities and sports.
College offers us the opportunities to improve our ability to study, but also cultivates our independence, balancing the academic and social demands of college can be a challenge for even the most diligent student. So it is necessary to make a new schedule for the new semester.
If you feed up with finding your schedule all around your dorm room, and lost them many times. Don’t worry, there are plenty of digital tools designed for students, and a little organization can go a long way in making sure time is used wisely. Smartphone apps and tools can help students limit time on entertainment and social media and keep study schedules on track.
For incoming campus-bound freshmen, furnishing your dorm room is pretty much a crash course in small-space, communal living. And since it's a space you'll be making a lot of memories in, making sure you've got the best organizing products and decorative touches is an essential way to make it feel instantly like home. Here we round up some dorm room essentials or must-have furniture for reference:
For college students, the bed is a focal point in their dorms not just for sleeping, but for studying and watching Netflix. You’ll need a comforter and pillows to start, but you probably have those on your bed at home already. You'll also need to grab a set of sheets. Keep in mind that most dorm room beds are Twin XL, which means your regular twin size sheets from home will be too short.
You may also want to invest in a few other essentials to upgrade your potentially low-quality dorm mattress and make sure you'll be getting a good night's sleep in your dorm. If you are at all concerned about comfort, a mattress pad and some throw blankets should do the trick.
Bedding of Society6 includes lightweight, warm Comforters, pillow shams made of the natural fiber cotton or soft, premium microfiber, which induce sweet, sweet sleep and take your bedding to the next level.
You’ll most likely spend most of your time in your dorm in your bed. You want everything within arms-reach, so you never, ever have to move from your napping position, but you don’t want your devices sprinkled all about your bed.
WLIVE C table with USB ports is a perfect choice for your dormitory. Grab this bedside organizer to hold your books, phone, noise-canceling headphones, and other bedtime necessities. This is also a great place to attach your charger hookup so you can seamlessly plug in your phone at night, every night without fail.
The best desks for students don’t have to be all small. Some students have more space in their rooms and, therefore, more study space. The DEVAISE Reversible L Shaped Desk with Shelves gives you enough space for multiple screens. This desk in an L-round shape is ideal for you if you have different study activities. This minimalist design and decoration in simple black lines will accentuate your study space and give it a special atmosphere to improve your concentration levels.
Besides the surface being water and wear-resistant, it is equipped with a steel frame for support, allowing you to support a large load on the body. The ergonomic and contemporary round L-shape design makes it easy for the table to adapt to your room or home space.
The large top surface and wide monitor shelf are ideal for all of the study needs, and there is also ample space under the desk to give you a comfortable sitting position. And it is not just designed for your study needs. Thanks to its round L shape, this model is ideal for a computer desk, office table, gaming, school homework, or research work.
Now’s the time to shop for clothes, water bottles and school supplies such as backpacks, stationery. While your own list may vary, here are some must-haves sure to come in handy:
Managing back to school anxiety during coronavirus is a whole new challenge. We’re always here to help you, support you, and cheer you on! That’s why we put together this list of some suggestions to ease back to school anxiety. Hope it works!
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Violent riots in Minnesota in the United States quickly spread from Twin Cities to at least 20 states on May 25. The cause of the incident was an African-American man. George Floyd was killed by the police’s knees and locked in the neck during the execution of the white police. It caused protests. The violence quickly escalated and spread. The situation in the capital Washington was tense and alarmed. President Trump.
Peaceful protests, arson, burning of buildings and cars, ‘robbing of shops, and the confrontation of police and civilians in the tear gas...all arouse historical memories of deja vu. There was no shortage of riots caused by ethnic relations in the history of the United States in the 20th century.
Law enforcement officers take position during a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
1962 Mississippi Riots
Eight years after the repeal of the Apartheid Act came into force, and against the backdrop of strong apartheid in the southern United States, an African-American man who retired from the army, James Meredith, applied to study at the University of Mississippi. After many setbacks and repeated efforts, with the assistance of the National Association of Colored People, President Kennedy, the Federal Department of Justice, the bailiff and the military, they finally broke through the resistance and stepped into the school gate.
On the evening of September 30, Meredith was escorted from the university's west gate under the escort of the Federal Undersecretary of Justice and hundreds of bailiffs. Local segregationists gathered on the campus and broke into clashes with the bailiffs, who fired tear gas. The federal army was instructed to step up reinforcements and burst into the campus late at night, quelling the riots before dawn. A French journalist and a bystander were killed during the conflict, about 300 people were injured and more than 200 were arrested.
The riots at the University of Mississippi shocked the world. In the following year, American civil rights leader Martin Luther Blond said his famous speech, "I have a dream..." The American civil rights movement gradually culminated.
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1967 Detroit Riots
On July 23, 1967, the Detroit police in the American Automobile City raided an unlicensed bar in the early hours of the morning, arresting dozens of black people, triggering violent clashes and turning into riots. On the evening of the 24th, thousands of people broke through the siege of more than 10,000 military police, burned many houses and shops in the city, and several police stations. Finally, the federal army intervened, and the riot that lasted for 5 days was calmed down.
The incident killed more than 40 people, injured about 400 people, and arrested more than 7,000 people.
In 1968, Martin Luther King's assassination triggered a riot in the United States
On April 4, 1968, the American civil rights leader Martin Luther King was assassinated during his speech in Tennessee. From April to July, more than 110 cities nationwide broke out in demonstrations, riots and violent conflicts. Arson and robbery of stores caused tens of millions of dollars in damage. The state of affairs in Chicago, Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Washington, DC, were particularly serious, with the intervention of the federal government forces.
At that time, President Johnson ordered the Marine Corps, National Guard and the Army to carry live ammunition to protect Capitol Hill and the White House. The riots in Washington lasted 4 days, and more than 1,000 buildings were set ablaze and 13 people died. It is now widely believed that this nationwide riot has killed 31 people in total.
1992 Los Angeles Riots
From April 29 to May 2, 1992, Los Angeles, the United States, broke out as the largest ethnic riot in the 20th century. It lasted 6 days, 63 people died, and economic losses amounted to 1 billion US dollars.
The fuse of the riot was that the police beat Rodney King, an African-American youth. The court sentenced the police not to use excessive force and was acquitted. Escalated into a riot, the city of Los Angeles is full of fire, plunged into chaos and paralysis. The riot spread to nearly 20 states within a day.
The Governor of California declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles. At that time, President Bush sent more than 4,000 National Guard members into the city to quell the violence. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Powell personally directed it. Afterwards, the four police officers involved were convicted by the Federal Court for violation of civil rights and sentenced to 30 months in prison.
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The start-up company that provides back-end services to retailers said that during the Coronavirus epidemic, many physical retailers considering moving to the Internet took action at an alarming rate.
Shopify is launching new services for retailers and entering the food retail industry. This upstart is currently trying to use the disruption caused by the new coronavirus pandemic.
As the commercial street enters a dormant period, retailers have turned to Shopify to provide back-end services. Since early April, the market value of the Canadian-based company has more than doubled to more than $ 80 billion.
Despite the long-established US retailers J Crew and Neiman Marcus filing for bankruptcy earlier this month, Shopify's first-quarter revenue grew 47%, exceeding expectations.
"The retail world that would not be formed until 2030 will appear in 2020. In the past 8 to 10 weeks, brick-and-mortar retailers considering moving online have taken action at an alarming rate," Harry, Chief Operating Officer of Shopify Finkelstein (Harley Finkelstein, see the first picture of the article) said.
"It feels a bit like the stories of the two retail worlds. Traditional retailers-Neiman Marcus, Barneys and J Crew-are no longer there because they don't adapt fast enough."
Shopify announced more services for retailers on Wednesday, including options for small shops to set local delivery areas and calculate optimal delivery routes, as well as financial functions to help them manage cash flow.
The global blockade has brought retailers online, "Frankly, we have never really considered some of them as part of our entire potential market," Finkelstein said. This is a business we have never developed before. "
Shopify announced more services for retailers
Restaurants have also begun to use Shopify as a supplement to traditional takeaway income by providing convenience dishes, wine lists and recipes.
Shopify itself does not provide delivery services, but the company is building a warehouse and logistics network to compete with Amazon.
Over the past year, dozens of retailers have signed up to participate in the trial run phase of the Shopify Fulfilment Network; the network has expanded to seven nodes in the United States and recently entered Canada. Currently, the company is "actively accepting" applications from more stores.
Finkelstein warned that the launch of this service will take another four years to complete, but he said that the ability to use services such as automated warehouses will create a “fair competition for big shops such as Amazon and Walmart” environment of".
"We can build a network as if we were the second largest online retailer in the United States, and then let small businesses directly share economies of scale instead of leaving it to ourselves," he said.
Although the company is happy to provide services to more than one million retailers behind the scenes, it is now beginning to attract more public attention. The company recently launched an app called Shop, which consumers can use to track orders made to retailers on the Shopify platform and find their new local stores.
"I didn't say that we are becoming a consumer brand, but we are expanding the scope of our business slightly," Finkelstein said.
He said that there are "no plans" to launch a service similar to Amazon Prime in the "near future"-customers pay an annual fee and enjoy unlimited delivery services in Shopify stores. "In that case, it feels like we are a retailer," he said. "If we do that, we will become a bazaar-that is not our positioning."
In the longer term, he said, as the new crown epidemic comes at an economic cost, Shopify ’s diverse network will help it survive any weak consumer demand.
"No specific industry, trend or merchant dominates sales or revenue," he said. He also admitted that clothing is one of its largest market segments. "This is a long-tail business model."
He added that the epidemic may return consumers from focusing on experience to focusing on physical products. "As consumers, because it is no longer possible to enjoy the experience, we are again turning to focusing on the real thing," he said.
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After eliminating the daily disturbances, they regard the interruption of life as a time for reflection, re-establishment of contact with others, and creativity. Here are three stories from around the world about how to enjoy life in a blocked state.
Gardening gives me goals
Sally Fairbrass, a intensive care nurse from the United Kingdom, started to take care of the garden herself a year ago. Now the garden has become an oasis for her to escape the stress of daily life during the outbreak.
"I am a nurse, which means that my daily work is different from the 9 to 5 work. We will experience long shifts and often night shifts. As you might expect, my work is as busy as all work Days, there are also quiet days, but during the epidemic (work routine), it has increased a lot. "
Whether it is rainy or sunny
"I used to like gardening very much, but I didn't always stick to it. So last year, while doing gardening, I started to update my blog so that I could stick to it better. I used to be intermittent, but during the blockade, I always insisted Work tirelessly on gardening. Now, even if it's raining, you will find me outside. "
"It's good to create some material changes. The work I do now will be seen in the next few weeks and months, and it's good to think about it. So, even if I only grow a carrot, I will be very good. Happy, there is a sense of accomplishment. So, I will continue to grow vegetables after the quarantine is over. "
A purposeful life
"I think if you don't, you will lose your perception of general and important things. Gardening has given me a sense of purpose during the blockade," she added.
"It has become a kind of self-reminder and I can examine my thoughts and feelings. When I am weeding, potting or planting, my endorphins are stimulated-it gives me time to think about my One day. While in the garden, I realized that sometimes we have a lot of emotions, but we do n’t deal with them. "
"Walking into the garden is refreshing, free, and soothing, especially after a long day in the intensive care unit."
Rediscover the joy of family life
In early March, a few days before the Turkish government announced the closure of the capital Ankara and other major cities, Turkish journalist Emrah Guler moved into Ankara with his parents.
"I like socializing very much, so it is very suitable for living in the center of Ankara, where there are many bars, restaurants and cafes. However, although I like to live in the city center, the buildings are too close and the streets are crowded and narrow. Knowing that I do n’t want to be quarantined there. "
Emra moved outside the city with his elderly parents, just outside the city.
"Life in the suburbs is peaceful; I walk with my dog Coco every day, and with the fresh air and greenery, walking is more fun."
Emra admitted that the most important thing is to re-establish contact with his parents.
Focus on what you can control
A month after the retreat, clinical nutritionist Shraddha Joshi used this time to master new skills, including yoga and mandala drawing.
"One thing that helped me deal with the blockade was that I was quite self-disciplined. I just changed the way I organized the day and set new goals. From the beginning I decided that I did not plan to waste this time."
Calm and focused
But she said that she felt uncomfortable at the beginning by constantly reading the news and seeing the virus spreading around the world.
"I started doing yoga in the morning and meditation during the day to help relieve my anxiety. I think these two things undoubtedly helped me stay calm and focused."
"The most important gain is that I am more loving and compassionate towards friends, family and loved ones. If it is not for a good mental state, I have no way to establish contact with them, nor can I invest in interpersonal relationships."
The value of loved ones
"I think I will regard this day as a relatively bright day, that is because I am consciously working hard to give myself a positive perspective. There is no need to focus only on all the bad things that are happening, pay attention to all Lost loved ones. I want to focus on what I can control. "
"I personally reassessed the value of others, especially loved ones-because they were there the day before, and they left after a day. I think we as a whole are also aware of this," she said.
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Coronavirus vaccine: what will the future tourism look like before the vaccine arrives
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It is still too early to say when international tourism will restart-for example, Argentina has extended the no-fly order until September, while a British ministerial official said that he will not book summer vacation tours recently.
But when cross-border tourism can start again, what will it look like?
The following are what you might see in the future.
Airport
Airports in many places, including London, have taken measures in accordance with government guidelines to serve passengers who must travel, so these measures may sound familiar.
This includes keeping a distance of one to two meters at all times (except for people who live together), disinfectant hand sanitizers in multiple locations at the airport, and diverting passengers to terminals more evenly.
In the United States, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) stated that passengers should wash their hands before and after security inspections for 20 seconds-this is according to official guidelines.
However, the Hong Kong International Airport is already testing body disinfection devices. Hong Kong Airport stated that the device can disinfect users in 40 seconds by spraying disinfectant to kill bacteria and viruses on skin and clothing.
The Hong Kong International Airport is testing a "body disinfection" device.
The airport is also experimenting with automatic cleaning robots, which will move around and use ultraviolet light to kill microorganisms. Similar robots have been tried in temporary hospital wards.
Airports with electronic fax machine kiosks also encourage passengers to use these machines as much as possible to avoid unnecessary interpersonal contact.
Most airports will display posters throughout the building to explain the relevant measures.
James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid travel group, said that due to stricter inspection procedures, customs clearance at the airport is likely to take longer.
"Just like removing the liquid and electronic equipment before passing the machine, the new social distance guidelines may also become the norm," he said. "We may also see the emergence of immunization passports."
Earlier this year, several airports announced that they would introduce "heat detection" to try to prevent the further spread of viruses imported from abroad.
However, experts have mixed views on the effectiveness of this procedure, because some people are asymptomatic infected, and many airports will not introduce this procedure.
However, some companies will take one step further. Emirates will provide passengers with a rapid 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) test at Dubai Airport before boarding. Emirates stated that the test can produce results within 10 minutes.
On the plane
When you sit on an airplane, the flight attendants usually hang a smile on your face, you can only rely on imagination, because most of them will wear masks.
You may also choose to smile, but you are also likely to wear a mask-because more and more countries recommend it.
At the same time, your mood should be relatively relaxed, because you know that most major airlines will strengthen cleaning and disinfection procedures, so that your table, seats and seat belts are properly disinfected.
This is the cabin of Delta's domestic flight from Minneapolis to Baltimore on April 25, 2020.
If you booked a ticket on Korean Air, don’t be surprised when you see someone wearing full body protective clothing (PPE) in the cabin corridor, because the airline says it has plans to provide cabin staff with protective clothing, gloves and goggles .
In addition, perhaps now you will be more happy than usual to see that there is no one in the seat next to you, because most airlines say that the flight will not be fully booked, and the middle seat will remain vacant (at least this is a good start).
A pilot of TUI Airline, who was only willing to give his name Christian, said that although it is reasonable to divide the passengers on the aircraft to social distance guidance, it may prove to be "cost" huge.
"The loss of one-third of the seats means that either the airlines are operating at a loss, or we return to the old days when the Paris-Nice round-trip ticket was worth the same as today's 1,000 pounds (1145 euros; $ 1245).
Christian said that countries that rely heavily on tourism are already contacting operators. "I believe we will see a small-scale reopening of the aviation industry at the end of this season, and routes at some locations will resume operations."
After arriving
How does it sound to vacation on a beach in Italy? The truth is, you may have to walk among plexiglass pieces standing high. These glasses will be used to separate the sunbathers, you have to find the shade on the beach in such a situation.
"I have seen sketches," said Ulf Sonntag of the Institute for Tourism Research, "In Italy, they are seriously considering this idea."
Sontag said that many places in Europe are also studying how to manage guests in hotels, including only allowing neighboring hotels to be separated from each other, or rooms in the same building to be opened at intervals.
"If the core goal is to maintain social distance, then they have to abide by this rule. It looks like the swimming pool of the Mediterranean Resort will not be open," he added.
The restaurant is considering splitting the tables further, and the Portuguese hotel chain Vila Gale said the group is already “hoarding hand sanitizer” and “drafting an à la carte menu instead of buffet”.
Nikolaos Sipsas is a professor of medicine in Athens. He agrees that buffets are a big risk, as well as swimming pools, bars and beaches.
"I see people on the Greek beaches are very sparse, in other words, there are tourists, but they will not be close to each other. We will not see the orderly beaches where people lie next to each other on the sand Case."
Other European countries are discussing the use of so-called "tourism channels" to connect countries and regions least affected by the new coronavirus.
For example, Croatia has stated that it may provide visitors from the Czech Republic and Slovakia with special access to enjoy the country ’s beaches this summer.
Will tourism change from then on?
You may not like these imaginary travel methods, and you may not be the only one you do n’t like. The fact is that there are many vacations in the future that are more likely to be spent at home.
"People are likely to travel less abroad, and what used to be called" staycation "may become the norm," Andy Rutherford, founder of the British tour operator Fresh Eyes Say.
Rutherford said that under the global epidemic of epidemics, cruise ships, ski vacations and long-distance flights may all lose their appeal, especially when the focus is back on green technology and responding to climate change. Support will be based on mutual respect, solidarity and responsibility. "
Sontag also agrees that a global pandemic may change people ’s habits: “Traveling in your country may make people realize that you do n’t always have to go that far.”
A recent survey by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) found that 60% of the respondents said they would wait two months before booking a flight after the coronavirus is under control-40% said they would wait at least six months.
Boeing, which has laid off 10% of its staff globally, said it does not expect aviation travel to return to 2019 levels at least until 2023.
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, said that this process may take several years.
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British media said the number of deaths in the coronavirus may be 60% more than reported
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"Financial Times" analysis of the death toll in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Britain, France, Italy and other 14 countries during the current epidemic shows that the death toll of new coronary pneumonia may be nearly 60% higher than the official calculation. It is estimated that the number of deaths beyond normal in these countries has reached 122,000, which is much higher than the official figure of 77,000 during the same period. Calculate the world at this ratio, then the number of people worldwide dying of new coronary pneumonia will increase from the current 201,000 to as many as 318,000. The analysis believes that the accuracy of the official death figures is limited by the strength of a country's detection capabilities.
Last Thursday, US President Trump made an amazing speech at the epidemic briefing, saying that injection of disinfectant may kill the virus. This "recommendation" caused public anger. The president later reduced the press conference, and even refused to accept reporters' questions. After negative reports of avalanches and condemnation from public health experts, the "injured" Trump stayed in the White House this weekend and only complained on Twitter. At present, some states are preparing to resume work and resume production, and the public seeks the correct advice from scientists and medical experts. In this case, the president ’s absence from the press conference and withdrawal from the public eye may be a good medicine for Americans.
The Italian Higher Institute of Health said that the new crown epidemic in Lombardy and other parts of northern Italy began "far earlier" than previously thought, "obviously in January or even earlier." The institute also stated that from an infection perspective, Italian cases are concentrated in “nursing homes, homes and workplaces”.
Nearly 60% of SMEs said that they could survive the new crown epidemic and the shutdown of related companies, but only if the epidemic ends in the next few months. The survey conducted by NN Life Insurance Company at the end of March said that 20.3% of companies said that if the epidemic ends at the end of this month, they can withstand the impact of the virus. Some companies mentioned the end of May or the end of June. Even 24.2% of companies said that even if the epidemic continues until next year, their business will not be affected.
Over one million Australians have downloaded a new crown contact tracking application. After installing the app, users will be notified if they have been in close contact (1.5 meters) with another virus test result for more than 15 minutes. Prime Minister Morrison said that if enough people use the app, then social distance measures can be relaxed. The government estimates that at least 40% of the population must download and use this app to have the greatest effect.
In addition, the World Health Organization revised the guidelines on Sunday, saying that the new crown healers can expect a certain degree of protection. Earlier, WHO reminded not to have the idea of "immunization pass", and the recovered may be infected twice.
A report entitled "Financial Options and Responses to the New Crown Outbreak" was uploaded to social networking sites. The report made recommendations, such as raising the income tax on the rich to 40%, and levying a 4% epidemic relief tax, with the goal of rebuilding the Indian economy hit by the epidemic. However, two officials of the Ministry of Finance, who knew the inside story, said that this was a "non-responsible act" by a few tax officials, and their recommendations were "not well thought out."
South Korea reported 10 new cases of new coronavirus in the past day on Monday, 7 of which were imported cases. This is the fifth consecutive day that the number of new cases in Korea has remained at or below 10. The government believes that due to social alienation measures, South Korea has avoided the worst. At present, it seems that the social distance measure will continue until the 5th of next month, after which it will enter "isolation of daily life". In other words, schools and workplaces have basically returned to normal.
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Coronavirus epidemic: Indian populism may affect its foreign relations
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Some extreme Indian populists target the origin and spread of the new coronavirus against Muslims or Chinese.
Indian populist politicians make use of the new crown virus epidemic to make the original religious and ethnic conflicts and foreign relations conflicts more serious.
In India with a population of more than 1.3 billion, there are about 200 million Muslims. As the epidemic spread, they became targets of extreme populist Hindus.
The origin of this contradiction comes from a large Muslim religious event held in the capital New Delhi in mid-March 2020.
Just like the Hindu religious gathering held in the same period, this gathering held in the Nizhamuddin district of New Delhi was approved by the Indian government in advance.
However, a mass infection occurred in the missionary activity attended by tens of thousands of people. Indian officials said that at least more than 1,000 new crown confirmed cases were related to the missionary activity in India, including the death of more than ten participants Twenty thousand people were quarantined, and many people have been prosecuted for violating the epidemic prevention policy.
But the organizers of the event accused the authorities of only making a fuss about the event, not mentioning the Hindu gathering missionary activities held at the same time.
Under the spearhead of the media and social media, the Indian media not only spoke out about the event, but also appeared a lot of extreme remarks against Muslims.
On social media, the so-called "new crown jihad" and other words have become hot searches, pervading the atmosphere of rendering Islamophobia.
According to media reports, there have been incidents of Muslims being unjustly attacked by Hindu thugs in many parts of India.
While Indian social media described Muslims as spreaders of the new crown virus, they also condemned China as the producer of the new crown virus.
The new coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people worldwide. The West suspects that China has covered the truth of the epidemic, while the United States suspects that the new coronavirus may have originated from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Some politicians and media in India also pointed the spearhead of the new crown epidemic on China, criticizing the lack of transparency in the Chinese system and extremists directly listing the Chinese authorities as the source of virus production.
In February, Manish Tiwari, a member of the opposition party who had served as the government ’s information minister, stated that the new crown virus was a Chinese-made but out-of-control biochemical weapon. As soon as this remark came out, the anti-Chinese sentiment that had always existed in Indian society was exploded.
According to a poll conducted by an Indian agency, 67% of the respondents believe that China should be responsible for the evolution of the new crown epidemic into a global pandemic.
The Indian International Judicial Association and the Bar Association also filed a prosecution with the United Nations Human Rights Council, accusing Chinese authorities of concealing the epidemic and causing the global pandemic of the virus, and demanding China to compensate the international community and India for 20 trillion dollars.
Officials maintain cooperation
The New Crown Virus epidemic once again stirred up the old civil complaints of India and neighboring countries China and Pakistan. However, in the face of the practical difficulties caused by the epidemic, the Indian officials still maintained the attitude of cooperation with China.
In a telephone call at the end of March between the foreign ministers of the two countries, the Indian foreign minister responded to the Chinese Foreign Minister's appeal to overcome Shi Jian, thanked China for condolences and provided medical supplies, appreciated China's outstanding results in epidemic control, and was willing to learn from China's experience.
The Indian Foreign Minister stressed that he did not agree with the labeling of the virus, and believed that the international community should send a positive signal of solidarity, firmness, and strength in the difficult moment of fighting the epidemic together.
Indian health officials said that India has purchased 1.5 million rapid virus detection kits from China, of which nearly one million have arrived. This will help India increase the virus detection rate.
Wenhong Zhang, director of the Department of Infection at Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University in Shanghai, said that the world ’s control of the new crown epidemic does not depend on the United States and China, nor on Europe, but on the world ’s large population and medical care. Is the place with relatively insufficient resources well controlled? This includes India.
Wenhong Zhang said that the epidemic once again proved the importance and urgency of building a community of shared future for mankind.
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WHO officials respond to US funding halt: ‘We regret the decision’
]]>At the regular press conference on the 15th, WHO Director General Tan Desai expressed his regret over the decision of the US President to stop providing funds to the World Health Organization. "The United States has always been a long-term and generous friend of WHO, and we hope it will continue to be so in the future." Tedros Adhanom said.
On the 15th, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian expressed that China expressed serious concern about the US's suspension of funding of WHO. Zhao Lijian pointed out that as the most authoritative and professional international organization in the field of global public health security, WHO plays an irreplaceable role in responding to the global public health crisis. "Especially since the outbreak of the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic, WHO, under the leadership of Director General Tandsey, has actively fulfilled his responsibilities and played a central coordination role in promoting international anti-epidemic cooperation, which has been widely recognized and highly praised by the international community."
According to CCTV news reports, at the White House press conference on the 14th local time, Trump announced that he would suspend funding for the World Health Organization. He accused the World Health Organization of failing to provide timely advice on epidemic prevention policies and timely announcement of the "global pandemic." Trump said, "After such a long time, it is time to hold them accountable."
The first financial reporter consulted the WHO website and found that the United States was the largest funder of the organization in 2016-2017 and many previous years, with a total of US $ 946 million invested in 2016-2017, accounting for the voluntary 76% of donations.
In 2019, the United States contributed US $ 553 million of the WHO ’s US $ 6 billion budget. However, in the WHO budget application in February this year, the Trump administration reduced the amount of US funding for WHO from US $ 122.6 million to US $ 57.9 million, and the cut was cut by 52%.
However, in this case, the United States remains the largest donor of WHO, followed by China ($ 28.7 million), Japan ($ 20.5 million), Germany ($ 14.6 million), the United Kingdom ($ 10.9 million), and France ($10.6 million).
Tan Desai pointed out at the press conference that WHO is evaluating the impact of the withdrawal of funds from the United States on its work, and will work with partners to fill any financial gaps facing the organization and ensure that the work continues uninterrupted. "Our commitment to public health, science, and the service of all people in the world without fear or preference remains unwavering." Tan Desai said.
Tan Desai said that our mission and task is to treat all countries and regions equally, regardless of their population or economic size. The new coronavirus pneumonia does not distinguish between rich and poor countries, large countries and small countries, nor between nations, races or ideologies, nor do we. This is the time for all of us to work together to deal with common threats. When we divide, the virus uses the rift between us. We are committed to serving the people of the world and are responsible for the resources we are entrusted to.
"In due course, WHO members and independent institutions established to ensure transparency and credibility will review WHO's performance in responding to this pandemic. This is part of the standard procedures established by our members." Tan Desai said "There is no doubt that we will find areas for improvement, and all of us have lessons to learn. But for now, our focus, and my focus, is to stop the virus and save lives. "
Regarding the Trump administration's decision, on the 15th, Josep Borrell, senior EU foreign policy representative, wrote on social media, "I deeply regret the decision of the United States to suspend funding to WHO."
"There is no reason to make a reasonable explanation for such an act. The moment now requires more (WHO) efforts than ever before." Borelli said, "Only together, we can overcome this crisis without borders."
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas also wrote on social media, "It doesn't make sense to blame others."
"One of the best investments is to strengthen the United Nations, especially the WHO with insufficient budget, such as in the field of research and development and distribution of test agents and vaccines." Maas said that the virus has no boundaries and must cooperate closely against the new coronavirus.
According to Russian media reports, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that this move by the United States is very alarming. "This is an example of a very selfish attitude by the US authorities in the face of a pandemic in the world." Ryabkov said.
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China ended the blockade of Wuhan. It has been 76 days since the closure of the city on January 23rd. But there is still a long way to go before this damaged city returns to normal.
Wuhan ’s “recovery” can give us a glimpse of how China went from a lockout to a restart. Diseases and deaths have affected the lives of thousands of people. Enterprises, even those that have resumed work, are facing a difficult road, and the depression may continue. The community continues to monitor the entry and exit of residents, and signs of return to normal remain to be seen.
In late January, when the Chinese authorities closed the entrance away from Wuhan to try to control the epidemic, many outsiders thought it was an extreme practice that could only be realized under an authoritarian system like China. But as the epidemic worsened, countries around the world began to impose strict restrictions on their citizens.
Wuhan Airport Terminal Undergoes Complete Disinfection
After midnight on Wednesday, China officially lifted the restrictions on the Li Han passage. After submitting information to the mobile app designated by the authorities, residents who are deemed to be free of infection risk can leave. According to a state-owned TV station, the Wuhan Bureau of China Railway estimates that more than 55,000 people will leave Wuhan by train on Wednesday.
The day before, official Chinese statistics showed that there were no new death cases reported in its mainland. However, there are still questions about the accuracy of Chinese statistics.
According to a notice from the Chinese Health Commission, 62 new cases were confirmed in mainland China on Tuesday, 59 of which were imported from abroad, and three local cases were from Shandong (two cases) and Guangdong (one case); two new death cases, Shanghai One case in Hubei Province; 137 new cases of asymptomatic infections, including 102 cases of asymptomatic infections imported from abroad. At present, China has reported a total of 81,802 confirmed cases and 3,333 deaths.
Nearly 400,000 confirmed cases in the US, Trump slams WHO
The New Corona virus has been outbreaking in the United States for the fifth week. New York and New Jersey, the two hardest-hit states, continue to grow single-day deaths. As of now, the number of deaths in New York State has reached 5489; New Jersey has 1232. Tuesday was the day with the highest number of deaths in these two states.
According to statistics from Johns Hopkins University, nearly 400,000 cases have been diagnosed in the United States, surpassing the combined number of confirmed cases in Spain, Italy and France. There are currently 12,844 deaths in the country, and there are 4,009 in New York City alone.
→ The White House senior adviser issued a warning about the outbreak in January. Trump ’s trade adviser Peter Navarro has pointed out bluntly that the New Crown Virus Crisis may cost the United States trillions of dollars and expose millions of Americans to the risk of illness or death. The memo shows that in the worst case, more than 500,000 Americans may die.
→ Trump “threw the pan” WHO, calling it “screwed up”. President Trump launched a fierce attack on the WHO on Tuesday, criticizing the organization's “China-centricity”, not supporting his travel restrictions on China, and threatening to stop providing funds to him. But public health experts have previously pointed out that Trump ’s public denial of concerns about the epidemic has caused the United States to respond slowly.
→ Trump "expelled" Glenn A. Fine, the head of the US epidemic relief bill supervision team, was removed from his post as acting inspector general of the Department of Defense. The inspection team controls the $ 80 million budget to monitor how the government implements the $ 2 trillion relief bill. Democrats called Trump's move "a direct insult to American taxpayers."
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→ The "Roosevelt" aircraft carrier incident fermented and Acting US Navy Secretary Modley resigned: Thomas Modley had previously criticized the "Roosevelt" captain "too naive or too stupid" and dismissed him. His approach triggered widespread criticism. Trump said Tuesday that he had nothing to do with Modley's resignation, but he was disappointed with Modley's decision to resign.
→ The rate of infections and deaths among black Americans is a cause of concern: The latest data show that in some of the largest cities and states in the United States, African Americans are suffering from viral infections at a disturbing rate, with a disproportionately higher diagnosis and mortality Ethnic people. Fuch, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, pointed out that diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and asthma have a particularly severe impact on African Americans, and patients with these diseases and coronaviruses are often more susceptible.
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In the epidemic: Can Wuhan ’s experience help us overcome the epidemic in the United States? Liu Wen donated medical supplies to Wuhan from North America when the epidemic was the worst in China, so he met many medical staff and volunteers in Wuhan. Now, everyone in turn helps her and her neighbors fight the epidemic in the United States. Welcome to read this article published in the Times Chinese website.
Contribute to prejudice and discrimination: Chinese Americans purchase anti-epidemic materials. Throughout New York and New Jersey, small groups from the Chinese community united to help fight the epidemic. They established a huge network on WeChat, mobilized relations between the United States and China, and purchased materials for hospitals and medical staff in need.
Weak border management in Afghanistan raises concerns: On Tuesday, thousands of people poured into the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the chaotic scene made it difficult to screen the cases. Pakistan has reported nearly 4,000 confirmed cases, and there are concerns that refugees will bring the virus into Afghanistan. Earlier, hundreds of thousands of people returned to Afghanistan after a severe outbreak in neighboring Iran.
Southeast Asian countries continue to tighten restrictions: Manila extended the blockade order for two weeks; Thai authorities extended the ban on inbound flights by 12 days; the governor of Indonesia ’s capital Jakarta is planning to implement stricter measures to control social distances, after local schools and some workplaces Has been closed.
Turkish authorities require the public to wear masks when shopping or visiting crowded public places, and said that they will provide masks to each family free of charge.
Some European countries are beginning to consider restoring life to a certain extent: the Austrian Prime Minister has proposed a timetable for lifting the blockade, and some shops will reopen after Easter; Denmark will soon allow young children to return to day care and schools.
In the face of disaster, our only way out. Pathogens raged on all continents and did not care about the class status of the victims. This was an attack on the whole world. Columnist Roger Cohen wrote: We are connected to each other. There are no strangers here. Let go of your personal desires and unite.
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U.S. Sees Exponential Growth In Coronavirus Death Toll
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U.S. fatalities exceed 2100; Trump spoke again not to isolate New York and other three states. According to the New York Times epidemic database, as of Saturday night, a total of 123,072 new coronavirus positive cases have been detected in the United States, and at least 2,126 patients have died. The death toll has doubled since Thursday and continues to surge.
New York State remains the "heavy-hit area" with the highest number of cases and deaths. The state has 53,363 confirmed cases and 782 deaths; the number of deaths in New Jersey, Louisiana, and Michigan is also increasing. In addition, Illinois has reported the first known infant death in the United States.
Trump announced on Twitter late Saturday that he would not enforce segregation in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, but would issue "strong" travel warnings to be implemented by the governors of the three states. But just a few hours ago, he told reporters that he was considering implementing mandatory quarantine in the three states to prevent the epidemic from expanding.
Many states, including Texas and Florida, have required people from New York to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. The governor of Rhode Island said on Friday that state police officers would stop vehicles by identifying New York state license plate numbers so that officials could collect contact information, and anyone from the state would also be subject to 14 days of forced quarantine.
New York Governor Cuomo announced on Saturday that the state has postponed the presidential primaries originally scheduled for April 28 until June 23.
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New York City officials are expected to decide on the weekend whether to fine residents of $ 500 for violating social distance rules during the outbreak. Mayor Blasio said on Friday that the vast majority of New Yorkers have been complying with these regulations, but have also found violations, such as some people gathering in parks and disregarding police dispersal orders.
Seven FEMA employees tested positive for virus. The agency, which leads the US response to the new crown virus, says four more people are awaiting test results. In a letter to the staff union, the agency declined to say where the diagnosed employees worked, which the union criticized as jeopardizing public health safety.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Civil Rights Office told medical service providers on Saturday that they must not refuse to provide medical services to people based on physical disability or age in an emergency. A few days before the directive was issued, disability advocates filed a complaint stating that the medical rescue rationing agreements adopted by Alabama and Washington were discriminatory. In both states, factors such as health are factored into the provision of treatments such as ventilators.
Despite the shortage of masks in the United States, experts are beginning to consider recommending masks for the average healthy person, especially those who cannot avoid using public transportation or intimate contact with others. Official WHO guidance states that masks do not necessarily protect healthy individuals from infection in their daily lives.
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Death toll continues to rise in Italy, Spain, when will the "inflection point" arrive?
In the past 24 hours, the outbreaks in these two countries have remained severe: Italy has reported 889 deaths and Spain has 832. The total death toll in the two countries has exceeded 15,000, accounting for more than half of the global death toll.
The Spanish health system is already under stress, with many intensive care units operating at or near full capacity. In the outbreak center Madrid area, approximately 1,400 patients are currently in the intensive care unit. In Italy, although the number of deaths is still increasing, the case fatality rate seems to have begun to decline. For public health experts, it is even more encouraging that both Italy and Spain have reported signs that new infections are decreasing, although that number may fluctuate as the epidemic progresses.
Fernando Simón, director of the Spanish National Health Emergency Centre, said the country is approaching the peak of the epidemic curve, and in some areas the peak of the epidemic may have passed. Silvio Brusaferro, director of the Italian National Institute of Health, said the country's outbreak could peak in the next few days, but still stressed the importance of maintaining social distance.
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Tokyo Olympic Games Likely to Be Postponed
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Canada announced that even if the Tokyo Olympics are held as scheduled, it will not send teams to participate, becoming the first country to announce its withdrawal under the outbreak of a new coronavirus.
Earlier, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said for the first time that the possibility of a postponement of the Tokyo Olympics could not be ruled out.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will decide within four weeks whether the Tokyo Olympics, originally scheduled to open on July 24, will be postponed.
This is the first time the International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government have publicly stated that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics may be postponed.
The Australian delegation also stated that it was "obvious" that the Tokyo Olympics could not proceed as scheduled and the team had instructed the athletes to prepare for the 2021 Olympics.
The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Commission said that after consulting athletes, sports organizations and the Canadian government, they made "this difficult decision."
The country also "urgently appealed" to the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, and the World Health Organization (WHO) to extend the Tokyo Olympics by one year.
A statement from the Canadian delegation stated: "Although we acknowledge that delays will inevitably cause many problems, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our athletes and the international community."
Later, the Canadian delegation officially tweeted: "Postpone today and conquer tomorrow."
According to the Russian news network reported on the 23rd, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) said that in view of the changing situation at home and abroad (outbreaks), the Australian team "cannot gather" to participate in the Olympic Games this summer and will prepare for 2021.
Successive officials from the Canadian and Australian Olympic committees have announced their absence from the "scheduled" Olympic Games.
Kyodo News reported that in view of the worldwide spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the American Athletics Association, the British Athletics Association, and the Olympic Committees of Norway and Brazil all expressed their desire to extend the Tokyo Olympics. Regarding whether Japan's Tokyo Olympics will be postponed, US President Trump said at a White House press conference on the 21st that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe "will make a judgment in the near future."
The report said that Trump again pointed out that "including options to postpone to next year, there are various options," and said "I don't know how he judges, and I don't think it should exert influence."
The epidemic has lasted for many weeks. Although there have been many doubts about whether the Tokyo Olympics can be held as scheduled and some people have called for an extension, Japanese officials have always insisted that the Olympics will be held as planned.
However, when Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addressed the Japanese parliament on Monday (March 23), he acknowledged for the first time that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics may have to be postponed.
"If it becomes difficult to host the (Olympics) in full, extension will be an unavoidable decision because we believe that the safety of athletes is paramount," Abe said.
However, he still insisted that he would not cancel the Olympic Games.
Historically, the Olympic Games have never been postponed or cancelled in peacetime. The 1940 Olympics were cancelled due to World War II. The original host of the Olympics was Tokyo.
On Sunday (March 22), the International Olympic Committee stated that it had set a four-week deadline for itself to decide on the arrangements for the 2020 Olympic Games.
The IOC's statement states that its executive committee has "launched the next step in the IOC's scenario planning."
In the plan, extension will be one of the possibilities, and it will also include "downsizing", but the IOC also insists that cancelling the Olympics "will not solve any problems and will not help anyone."
This latest development is a major shift in the IOC's position-just five days ago, the IOC still stated that it was "full investment" to prepare the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games as planned.
The IOC also said that the recent surge in new coronavirus cases and outbreaks in multiple countries and continents has made the Executive Committee feel that further planning is needed.
IOC President Thomas Bach said in a letter to athletes: "Human life is above all else, including the hosting of the Games ..."
"At the end of this dark road, we are moving forward together, not knowing how long it will be, and the end of this passage will be the light of the Olympic flame."
On Monday, Australia guided the country's athletes in preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2021.
"The Games are clearly impossible to host in July," said Ian Chesterman, head of the Australian delegation.
Sir Hugh Robertson, Chairman of the British Olympic Association (BOA), welcomed the decision of the IOC Executive Committee to review the Olympics arrangements, and urged the IOC to "consider those athletes facing significant uncertainty" and make a decision as soon as possible.
On Sunday, IAAF President Sebastian Coe (Koe / Gower) wrote to Bach that hosting the Olympic Games in July was "neither feasible nor ideal."
The USA Track and Field and Global Athlete also called for the postponement of the Olympic Games.
The head of the organization, British cyclist Callum Skinner, said: "As the global pandemic worsens, more and more community restrictions are being implemented, and I think we should now This decision is made. "
Cost of complexity
At present, the cancellation of the Olympic Games is not taken into consideration by the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo Organizing Committee, but even if it is postponed, it will still have a significant impact.
IOC Chairman Bach said in a letter to the athletes on Sunday that "we are in trouble" but it is still too early to make a final decision on the date of the Tokyo Olympics.
He said that postponing the event would be "an extremely complex challenge," and cancelling it would "destroy the Olympic dream of 11,000 athletes."
Bach pointed out that once postponed, some important venues of the Tokyo Olympics may become unavailable. In addition, as many as 33 Olympic events will be adjusted accordingly in the following year's individual event schedules, and this is only "more of the challenges A few of them. "
The IOC will ultimately have to listen to the recommendations of the WHO and the Japanese government before making a decision.
Coronavirus epidemic continues to spread in United States
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The ban will last 30 days. The United States Professional Basketball League (NBA) announced a complete suspension of the game indefinitely due to the diagnosis of new crown pneumonia. In addition, the New York City St. Patrick's Day parade was postponed due to the outbreak.
In early March, a number of "purchases of toilet paper" in Asia started in several cities in the United States. It seems to indicate that the United States has become nervous about the epidemic due to the diagnosis and death toll of new coronary pneumonia.
In a televised speech, President Trump even announced an expansion of the travel ban. Starting at midnight on the 13th, local time, visitors from European Schengen countries other than the United Kingdom were banned from entering the United States. The ban will last for 30 days. In addition, the US State Department has also raised global travel warnings, calling on citizens to reconsider overseas travel.
Newly diagnosed patients with coronavirus in the United States have killed 1,135 people and caused 38 deaths. In a televised speech, Trump said that the EU failed to take the same precautionary measures as the United States in fighting the epidemic.
Restrictions issued by the United States do not include U.S. citizens or the United Kingdom. The travel ban regulates only 26 countries with a Schengen visa, such as Ireland, which is not a Schengen country and is not restricted.
In addition, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania are members of the European Union, but they do not belong to the Schengen area, so they are not covered by the ban. Although other European countries (such as Switzerland and Iceland) are not members of the European Union, they are also prohibited from entering the United States because they are Schengen visa countries.
Trump noted that the ban on entry also applies to trade and goods. However, following a televised speech, he tweeted that "trade will not be affected."
In addition, in Europe, Italy, where the coronavirus epidemic is most severe, authorities announced before Trump ’s speech that they would implement stricter control measures. All stores in the country, except food supermarkets and drug stores, will be closed.
BBC's New York correspondent Nick Bryant said Trump's travel ban was shocking, and European ambassadors, airlines in the United States, and even Trump's White House officials were shocked.
He pointed out that Trump had originally hoped to ease the tension of the public through the injunction, but it would have the opposite effect, resulting in social chaos like the one when he prohibited the entry of citizens of Muslim countries in the first year of his term.
The pneumonia epidemic has also spread to the American sports industry. The NBA official announced on March 12 that all players will be suspended indefinitely because the players are diagnosed with new crown pneumonia.
The player diagnosed with the coronavirus was the Jazz team's Rudy Gobert. He once jokingly deliberately touched all the microphones on the table at a post-match press conference a few days ago. This behavior has also caused netizens due to the diagnosis talk.
According to US media reports, preliminary estimates of ticket loss are as high as US $ 500 million, and revenue from commodity sales will also be affected.
Almost all of the reasons for the shutdown of the NBA season in the past were labor disputes, the most recent of which was 161 days in 2011 due to labor disputes. Comprehensive reports said that at that time, the broadcaster could not earn advertising fees due to the suspension and lost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Lin Shuhao, a star trained in the United States, said in a Twitter post after learning the news that he was really scared and wrote: "Remind yourself that everything is under God's control."
Various measures have also been issued in the United States in response to the epidemic, including the capital city of Washington and other cities, which have successively declared a state of emergency. Several cities have banned large-scale assemblies and closed schools for online classes.
The epidemic also affects local activities. The St.Patrick's Day Parade in New York has been postponed due to the epidemic. The parade attracts 100,000 people each year, and about 2 million people will attend the scene.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said: "I know this is a difficult decision, so I promise that the march will be postponed, not cancelled."
The film industry also reported that some people were infected with new crown pneumonia. Hollywood star Tom Hanks, who filmed a new film in Australia, said on March 12 that he and his wife were diagnosed with the new crown virus and are now preparing for testing and isolation.
Tom Hanks, 63, wrote on social media: "My wife and I are tired, sore, and have symptoms similar to a cold." He said his wife was cold and had a slight fever. According to local media reports, Tom Hanks filmed a biographical movie of Elvis in Australia, and the filming was suspended.
With the outbreak in various countries, many industries have been severely impacted. Song Enrong, a visiting professor in the Department of Economics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said that with Trump ’s enactment of European and American travel bans, these industries must have a greater short-term impact.
He told the BBC Chinese that tourism-related industries are already miserable, and even if there is no ban, everyone will reduce travel. "This European and American ban is only 30 days, and if it is extended, the impact will be even greater."
Song Enrong emphasized that the ban has a great impact on multinational companies, but can still perform business through online meetings or through the Internet in the short term, but there will still be mobile demand in the future and it is impossible to work remotely all the time.
He gave an example: "Such as inspecting the factory and knowing whether the equipment meets the requirements, etc., people need to be on site to understand."
US media quoted consulting firm Tourism Economics as saying that the U.S. tourism industry suffered heavy losses because a slump in the number of tourists would reduce revenue by $ 24 billion, which was seven times the loss in the 2003 SARS outbreak.
To alleviate the impact on the economy, Trump said that he will provide low-interest loans to small businesses, and allow some taxpayers and businesses to delay tax payments, and those in isolation can also receive financial assistance.
However, the U.S. capital market fell sharply on the same day, and investors were still worried. On Monday (March 9), U.S. stocks plunged by more than 7% again, creating the biggest drop since the financial crisis. The Dow fell 2,000 points and oil prices fell 24%!
Analysis believes that the interest rate cut can provide support for the US economy, but the impact of the epidemic is more reflected in the supply chain such as the industrial chain and supply chain. The United States still needs to strengthen international cooperation to meet the challenge. At the same time, the US government's response to the epidemic and the panic of the people will add uncertainty to the general election.
The Federal Reserve announced on the 3rd that it will cut the target range of the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to the level of 1% to 1.25%. This is the first time the Fed has cut interest rates this year. The Fed issued a statement on the same day saying that the fundamentals of the US economy are still strong, but the new coronavirus epidemic poses an evolving risk to economic activity. In the face of these risks, in order to achieve its full employment and price stability goals, the Fed decided to lower the target range of the federal funds rate. The Fed also said that it is closely monitoring developments and its impact on the economic outlook and will use its policy tools to take appropriate action to support the US economy.
Although the sharp interest rate cuts conformed to the expectations of the US financial market, the US stock market only rebounded briefly and resumed its decline soon. As of the close, the Dow closed down 785.91 points, a drop of nearly 3%. All types of safe-haven assets are still sought after by investors. The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds fell below 1% for a record low. Gold futures prices rose more than 3%, and once approached the $ 1,650 mark.
Although the Fed has issued a "prescription" for interest rate cuts, the "effects" shown in the US financial markets are disappointing. This reminds more people that interest rate cuts are not a "medicine" for anti-epidemic, nor is it a "symptom" for global supply chains that have been hit by the epidemic.
According to Neil Dutta, head of economic research at the Fuxing Institute of Macroeconomics, the Fed's tools are "not a panacea" and not enough to deal with a public health crisis. Bernard Baumour, chief global economist at the Economic Outlook Group, said the Fed ’s rate cuts are like “sticking band-aids on the arm to treat headaches,” and that loose monetary policy will hardly dispel concerns about the outbreak.
In the eyes of many Americans, the "high uncertainty" of the epidemic has always been a boulder in their hearts. Former Federal Reserve economist Julia Coronado believes that people need to know the extent to which the new crown virus has spread in the United States, and today the United States does not even conduct extensive virus detection. There is a high degree of uncertainty on this most basic issue. It is precisely because of the pressure on the US economy.
Regarding the recent turbulence in the US financial market, Zhu Min, president of the National Institute of Financial Research at Tsinghua University, said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency that U.S. stocks have been at a high level in recent years, at a high valuation and high risk, and the company's profit is far behind the stock price Adjustment is an inevitable event.
The U.S. Federal Reserve's emergency interest rate cut is partly due to market demand and partly to the White House pressure. Recently, the spread of the new coronavirus epidemic in multiple countries around the world has caused market concerns about corporate performance and economic growth. US stocks have suffered rare setbacks, and financial market investors have increased their calls for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Although liquidity performance eases financial market anxiety, it cannot solve supply problems such as production stagnation caused by the epidemic.
The trend of US stocks has always been an important indicator of US President Trump's re-election. In the election year, based on consideration of the election situation, Trump will not let the US stocks fall, and urging the Fed to cut interest rates has become an inevitable choice.
It is foreseeable that the US government's control of the epidemic and the appeasement of the public's panic will test Trump's political situation and elections, which will increase the uncertainty of elections.
US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin expressed support for the Federal Reserve ’s decision to cut interest rates on the 3rd, and said that he was ready to work closely with the US Congress to develop an emergency funding plan.
Many international organizations have also recently announced that they will strengthen cooperation to jointly deal with the impact of the epidemic on the global economy. A few days ago, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank issued a joint statement saying that they were "ready to help" members to meet the challenges brought by the epidemic.
The World Bank announced on the 3rd that it will provide up to US $ 12 billion in funding to support members in responding to the epidemic. World Bank President Malpas said efforts are being made to provide developing countries with "quick and flexible" support measures, including emergency financing, policy advice and technical assistance, in response to the needs of the epidemic.
]]>Death toll rises to nine in U.S., coronavirus spreads increasingly severe. US officials said on Tuesday that two people who died in the Seattle area last week were also infected with the coronavirus. This suggests that the virus was spreading in that area several days before health officials had known it before. So far, nine deaths form coronavirus infections have occurred in the United States, all of them near Seattle, Washington DC.
Facing such increasingly severe virus situation in the United States, Donald Trump said that he is considering further tightening restrictions on international travel, but domestic travel will not be affected. The United States has previously imposed restrictions on travelers from China, barring everyone from travelling to Iran, and warning Americans not to travel to Italy and parts of South Korea. At the same time, Vice President Mike Pence said that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted all restrictions on the detection of coronavirus and will issue a new version of the guidelines for rapid testing of patients who are concerned about their infection, even if their symptoms are mild.
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Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses, some of which cause disease in humans, while others spread between animals, including camels, cats, and bats. In rare cases, animal coronaviruses can infect humans exposed to infected animals and then spread among humans, such as in Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus The situation seen in the virus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, SARS-CoV) may also be the case with COVID-19. This interim guide will help prevent the virus from spreading to people in homes and other residential communities.
Prevention & Treatment
Except for medical treatment, please stay at home
In addition to seeing a doctor, you should restrict travel. Do not go to work, school or public places. Avoid public transportation, carpooling, or taxis.
Isolate yourself from other people and animals in the home
Patient: Whenever you are at home, you should stay in a specific room and be isolated from others in the family. Also, if possible, you should use a separate toilet.
Animals: Do not touch pets or other animals when you get sick
Make phone call before visiting doctor
Before you make an appointment, call your medical staff and tell them that you have COVID-19 or a suspected infection. This will help clinic staff take steps to prevent others from becoming infected or exposed.
Wear mask
Wear a mask when you approach other people (such as in the same room or in the same car) or pets, or before entering a clinic or hospital. If you cannot wear a mask for some reason, such as being unable to breathe, those who live with, you should avoid them living with you. Masks must be worn once they enter your room.
Cover mouth when having coughs and sneezes
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used paper towels in trash cans with plastic bags; wash hands immediately with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or immediately disinfect hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% to 95% alcohol and disinfect, apply the liquid to all hands and rub until the hands are dry. If your hands are dirty, wash with soap and water.
Clean hands
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or disinfect your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing 60% to 95% alcohol. If your hands are dirty, wash with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with your unwashed hands.
Avoid sharing personal items
You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, cutlery, towels or bedding with other people or pets in the home. Once used, these items should be thoroughly washed with soap and water.
Clean all high frequency contact surfaces every day
High-frequency contact surfaces include counters, tabletops, door handles, toilet utensils, toilets, mobile phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables. Also, clean any surfaces that may have blood, stool, or body fluids. Use household cleaning spray or wipes according to label instructions. The label contains instructions for the safe and effective use of cleaning products, including precautions you should take when using the product, such as wearing gloves, and ensuring good ventilation during use of the product.
Monitor your symptoms
If your condition worsens (such as difficulty breathing), seek medical attention immediately. Before seeing your doctor, call your medical staff and tell them that you have COVID-19 or are suspected of being infected. Wear a mask before entering the clinic or hospital. This will help clinic staff take steps to prevent other people in the clinic or waiting room from becoming infected or exposed. Ask your medical staff to call your local or state health department. People who have been monitored or provided self-monitoring should follow the instructions of the local health department or occupational health professional as appropriate.
If you have an emergency medical condition and need to call 911, please notify the dispatcher that you are infected or suspected of being infected with COVID-19. If possible, put on a mask before emergency medical services arrive.
Termination quarantine
Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 infection should continue to be quarantined at home until the risk of secondary transmission to others is considered to be reduced. Consult physicians, state and local health authorities on a case-by-case basis to make a decision to end family isolation measures.
Social media is a phrase that we often use now. It is usually used to describe the content we post on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube and other websites and apps. Based on this, we can know that social media are web-based websites that allow people to communicate with each other. So what is social media? Everyone seems to have their own opinions on what social media is. Let's take a deeper look at this general concept to get a clearer and more accurate understanding. We can break it down into 2 simpler terms, let's look at each word separately. The "Social" part: refers to the interaction with others by sharing information with others and receiving information from others.
The "Media" section: refers to a communication tool, such as the Internet (television and newspapers are more traditional forms of media).
From these two independent terms, we can draw a basic definition of social media: social media is a network-based communication tool, people can communicate with each other by sharing information.
Social media marketing is a good way for enterprises of different sizes to reach potential customers and customers. Now there are many companies that do social media marketing to maintain existing customers and expand new customers. If you haven't used social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest to talk directly to your audience, you're missing out! Good marketing on social media can bring great success to your business, bring more business to you, create loyal brand advocates, and even promote sales.
According to an information chart released by Ambassador, 71% of consumers prefer to recommend a brand to others if they have a good experience with the brand on social media.
Now let's explore the importance of social media in business by analyzing its advantages.
1 Using Social Advertising
Social media advertising may be a new thing. However, it's growing faster than you think. Take Facebook advertising as an example, the social network launched advertising in 2005, its advertising revenue reached 9.16 billion in the first quarter of 2017, which shows that social advertising is long-term.
More and more businesses experiment with digital advertising successfully, here are reasons.
1.1 Lower advertising cost: compared with traditional advertising patterns, such as print media, TV, radio and newspapers advertising, social advertising is not only reliable, but also cheaper.
1.2 Target audience: traditional advertising is a blind, shotgun approach, even if you make a lot of investment, your return is bleak. With social media advertising, you can reach your target customers, improve conversion rate, and finally get higher return on investment.
1.3 Real time performance analysis: When you do any offline advertising, you can't carry out the performance of your advertising activities. On the other hand, social media advertising can let you keep track of how your advertising performance (or how bad), you can change your advertising at any time and see the results in real time.
Last but not the least, all types of company have to know that social media advertising will get bigger and smarter based on countless people are using it. Social media advertising will be the future direction.
2.Boost Brand Awareness
Social media is a wonderful way to increase brand awareness. Some companies may think it's a way to build a brand, but the company which dismiss it will put competitors in a good position. On the other hand, many well-known experts also believe that social media has a certain impact on brand awareness. And why we need boost brand awareness?
2.1 Find your audience: before you start to explore a specific social platform, see if your target audience is on the platform. This is the most basic point.
2.2 Eye catching: with a target audience, capturing their attention by using eye-catching visuals on your page. Pictures and videos will help you to attract fans and improve brand awareness greatly. It will not only increase their participation, but also their social share.
2.3 Establish channels of dialogue: single communication is never right. You need to have a place to communicate with fans. Fans can be activated by asking questions or drawing prizes and other ways.
2.4 Measure the outcome: it's effective to see what behavior is right by using the tracking tools and other external tools provided by the platform. Optimize your efforts and build a stronger brand with social media.
3.Increase Inbound Traffic
Inbound marketing is one of the most effective ways to generate targeted traffic to your site. This is a real traffic transition because it's very relevant. But, if you do not value the importance of social media in business, you will be limited to your own customer base or those who are already familiar with your product and brand.
By promoting social media, you can have a new channel to increase inbound traffic and get more inbound links.
For example, if you have an active blog, you can connect with your readers with new content easily. Readers maybe will share the content on Facebook or twitter that can increase your visit by 10 times. You will contact more potential customers suddenly. They may like and share your content, let more people see your brand, follow your brand, and eventually become your customers.
From above paper,we have seen the tremendous power of social media, there are so many users on the platform, we can help companies get traffic by using the right method. We can use our ability to open a social media management company to help those companies manage their accounts and bring them more business.
For many small businesses, they probably don't have enough time and resources and stuff to work on effective social media management. We all know that it takes a lot of time and effort to deliver high-quality content consistently, and these small business marketing teams often don't have the time and effort. Not to mention, perhaps no one in their team has the expertise or skills to implement effective activities.
If we have such professional knowledge and skills and have the ability to startup our business, why not do it.
There is a famous saying: "nothing is certain but death and taxes."
Many people think that the tax issue is confusing and tedious. Instead of thinking about it, they are more willing to hire experienced and skilled professionals to help them. Taxpayers who own large amounts of property or have complex personal property can choose to work with tax advisors or agencies. Professional tax consultants can use their professional knowledge and experience to reduce customers' tax liabilities and protect their vital interests. In addition, many people find the process of income tax declaration daunting. The tax policies issued are changing constantly, and many individuals and enterprises do not know many rules of governing deductions, credits and reportable income at all. As a result, ordinary taxpayers may make some mistakes, resulting in less or more taxes. If the taxpayer underpays the tax, he may be audited by the IRS and may be punished. But if the taxpayer overpays, he will lose the money he deserves.
Tax consultation refers to the consultation service provided on the aspect of tax professional knowledge at the request of the taxpayer. More and more enterprises require tax consultation, not to save tax, but to pay tax according to law as much as possible, and hope to avoid tax risk better in daily business.
Tax payment is happening all the time in our daily life. For enterprises, how to pay taxes well, how to pay taxes correctly and how to avoid paying more taxes are also problems for enterprises. You may think that we have financial staff who know how to pay taxes. But you are wrong, the financial staff are not very professional in the understanding and application of tax law, and it is likely to make mistakes in dealing with major tax issues. At this time, it is necessary for the enterprise to hire a professional tax teacher as the tax consultant of the enterprise.
Tax consultation can be regarded as the military division of our enterprise in the implementation of major strategic policies, and the most appropriate solution which can be given to the enterprise in terms of tax. For tax consulting service, we must purchase this service if we have budget.
Thus, we know how important and necessary tax consultation is.
From above picture, we can know that the average salary for a Tax Consultant is $60,083. It's much higher than the average annual income in the United States.
We know that tax policies are super technical and complex, and laymen may be confused. An expert consultant can make the work easier because he is easy to understand. They may think it is an expensive thing to hire a tax consultant, or even an extra expense, but on the contrary, consultants can actually save a lot of money for the company.
Therefore, if we have professional knowledge and experience in this field, we may as well start a tax consulting company to help enterprises solve tax problems. This is really a good idea.
Do you have any knowledge and experience with computer and other information technology? If so, with this knowledge and experience, you can consider starting an IT consulting business. Due to budget and personnel constraints, many small businesses prefer to hire outside IT consultants to help them install, manage, update and troubleshoot technology. Because technology glitches don't always exist, many small businesses need IT consultants only when they need them. As an IT consultant, you may need to provide remote services or on-site help. This kind of work can give you freedom and flexibility, and at the same time, this technology and service is what most enterprises really need.
Information technology is a general term for all kinds of technologies used to manage and process information. It mainly applies computer science and communication technology to design, develop, install and implement information system and application software. Information technology consultants mainly provide consulting services for companies of all sizes. From start-ups to large international companies, IT consultants provide them the fastest and most effective information technology systems. Information technology consultants are responsible for hardware maintenance and network security management. The IT consulting industry also provides IT consulting and other business services to those large enterprises.
The general consulting industry originated in the early 19th century, when the company put forward opinions and suggestions on how to improve their productivity and receive profit maximization. Consulting companies started in the United States. They help companies solve all kinds of problems. IT consulting businesses began in the 1980s, when computers were just coming into people's view. Since the 1990s, the rapid development of Internet and social media has promoted the development of information technology consulting industry, which is booming.
According to the U.S. Department of labor, there were more than 4 million people worked full-time in computer and math jobs in the United States in May 2015. Computer system design and related services, such as software publishers, data processing, computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing and other services, are the most concentrated industries in computer and mathematics.
According to IBISWorld, a market research firm, the U.S. IT consulting business is worth $376 billion. There are nearly 433,000 information technology consulting companies in the United States with more than 2 million employees. Design, development of applications and integration services account for nearly 25% of Total IT consulting revenue. More and more small and medium-sized enterprises are recruiting IT consultants to assist them develop and create software and ameliorate their business operations.
Here are the 10 best IT Consulting Firms listed by ADVISORYHQ.
Above companies are among the best in IT consulting industry. If we have knowledge and experience in it, we may as well start an IT consulting company, or start a business with partners who has the same experience.
This article introduces three feasible startup company ideas, social media management、IT consulting and tax consulting. Among three of these business firld, social media management seems much easier than IT and tax consulting, since it does not require much professional skills. However, if you wish your business well and your colleague going along with you, you'd better put more efforts into furnishing your office to lead your team efficiently in that space you stay together all day.
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