By Scenic Spots Home Fresh, compiled and reported
A total of 10 new confirmed cases were reported on April 2, bringing the cumulative total to 339. These 10 COVID-19 (Wuhan pneumonia) cases (Cases 330 to 339) consist of 8 imported cases and 2 local ones.
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[Domestic Epidemic Situation]
The two local cases are a man in his 50s (Case 335) and a woman in her 40s (Case 336). Case 335 had suffered from diarrhea for several days and had visited clinics and hospitals. He was in contact with Case 291 (an imported case from Indonesia) on March 20, developed symptoms on March 23, sought medical treatment twice without improvement, and went to the hospital again after learning that Case 291 had been confirmed. He was immediately admitted to a negative-pressure isolation ward for testing and was confirmed positive today. Related contacts are under home quarantine.
Case 336 had no recent overseas travel history. She developed symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose, and cough on March 17, sought medical treatment for a fever on March 26, and returned for a follow-up visit on March 30 due to persistent symptoms. After being diagnosed with pneumonia, she was hospitalized for testing and confirmed positive today. Related contacts are still under investigation to determine the source of infection.
The eight imported cases comprise six men and two women, aged between their teens and 60s. Their entry dates range from March 6 to 31, and symptom onset dates range from March 14 to 30. Prior to symptom onset, they had been in the United States, Canada, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Austria, and Indonesia, mostly for tourism or study purposes.
[International Epidemic Situation]
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[COVID-19 Statistics]
As of now, there have been a cumulative total of 339 confirmed cases (cases 330 to 339 today), including 291 imported cases and 48 domestic cases. Among the confirmed cases, 5 have died, 50 have been released from quarantine, and the rest remain hospitalized in isolation. Regarding the 367 Taiwanese repatriated on special flights from Hubei on March 29 and 30, one person showed fever symptoms and was sent to the hospital; the others are in good health and continue to be closely monitored.
The Central Epidemic Command Center reported that globally, there are 912,276 confirmed cases across 180 countries/regions. The highest numbers are in the U.S. (209,071), Italy (110,574), Spain (102,136), mainland China (81,554), and Germany (67,366). The death toll stands at 45,958, with 4,591 new deaths, mostly in Italy (13,155), Spain (9,053), the U.S. (4,633), France (4,032), and mainland China (3,312).