Europe丨COVID-19 Global Outbreak Highlights(5.16~5.22)

2020-05-28 06:34:18 source: www.oushinet.com


1. Germany and France take the lead in preparing 500 billion euro recovery fund


The EU economy bears the brunt of COVID-19. In order to ease the strain of debt repayment in some countries, Germany and France proposed to set up a 500 billion euro recovery fund on May 18 to provide assistance to countries hit by the epidemic. The fund requires no reimbursement from the assisted countries but is repaid annually by the EU budget.

(VIA.oushitalia)


2. Tourism restarted in Italy! Border reopened to the EU from June 3!


Italy will be completely unsealed from June 3. People can move freely among the major regions in the country. Meanwhile, Italy also opens its borders to all EU Member States!

(VIA.oushitalia)


3. The death case in Denmark reported zero on May 15: the first time since March 13


Since March 13, there has been no new death toll due to the COVID-19 in Denmark on May 15, according to British media citing Reuters. Health minister Magnus Henicke tweeted May 15 as a "landmark day". On May 12, health authorities announced that Denmark had entered the second phase of the lifting of the embargo, "it is highly unlikely to be attacked by the second wave of the virus." Christian Wejse, a scientist in the Department of infectious diseases at Aarhus University in Denmark, pointed out that the decline in the number of the COVID-19 deaths has been going on for some time, and more zero deaths are expected in the future. The early and decisive blockade measures taken by Denmark have proved effective. It is reported that Denmark, with a population of 5.8 million, has tested nearly 370,000 residents and is the first European country to take gradual measures to unseal. Many shops are allowed to open this week while restaurants and bars will open next week.

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


4. Greece opens its beaches ahead of time while strict epidemic prevention measures are taken


French media reported on May 16 that Greece in May was extremely hot. Since May 16, authorities have opened 515 private beaches earlier than expected in order to meet the peak of summer tourism with pilot epidemic prevention being taken. However, the relevant regulations are strict: no more than 40 tourists can be accommodated in every 1000m2 of the beach, the distance between sun umbrellas must be kept at 4m, the reclining chairs must be re-disinfected for each new round of reception, the distance between beach towels should be no less than 1.5m, and drinks can only be sold in the form of takeout, etc. According to the International Monetary Fund, Greece's economy is in a serious recession. Thus, the authorities hope to speed up in taking measures to save tourism which is the engine of its economic development. Places of entertainment like bars, restaurants, and hotels will gradually reopen from June 1, but the industries hope to put pressure on the authorities to move the date forward to May 25.

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


5. France requires people from outside the EU to be isolated for 14 days


French Foreign Minister Francois Le Derrion has revealed that since May 20, tourists who have arrived in France from areas outside the European Union or foreigners living in France for a long time will be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine on a voluntary basis, AFP reported on May 19.

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


6. Russian Prime Minister Mishusjing returns to work


Russian Prime Minister Mishuskin has returned to work after being diagnosed with the COVID-19, AFP reported on May 19. Misuskin told Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 30 that he was infected with the COVID-19.

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


7. Research shows that more than 20% of people in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, have the COVID-19 antibodies


More than 20% of people in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, have the COVID-19 antibodies, according to a study by the Swedish health department, French media reported on May 21. It is reported that in more than 1,100 random samples collected and tested in April, 7.3% of the test samples show that people tested have the COVID-19 antibodies, which is higher than that in southern Sweden (4.2%) and southwestern Sweden (3.7%). Since the outbreak of the new coronavirus, Sweden has not taken measures to prevent and control the epidemic like other European countries. Schools, cafes, bars, and restaurants have always been open. The Swedish government only requires people to keep social distance and take responsibility.

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


8. French study shows that the novel coronavirus will not survive in seawater


According to French media reports on May 21, a study by the French Institute for Marine Development (Ifremer) showed that the novel coronavirus does not survive in seawater. It is reported that Ifremer's researchers have studied oysters, mussels and seawater samples taken from different sea areas in France and the study showed that no novel coronavirus was found in 21 shellfish and seawater samples. A researcher said: "Although this does not mean that all shellfish and seawater are safe, it is indeed good news that no trace of the novel coronavirus was found in our research."

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


9. UK to introduce 14-day quarantine for international arrivals


According to the Sky News on May 22, UK introduced 14-day quarantine for international arrivals to curb the spread of COVID-19. Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis announced on May 22. British citizens returning to the UK can choose to be isolated at home. Overseas arrivals could face £1,000 fines if they fail to quarantine for 14 days

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


10. Owning the COVID19 antibody is included in the resume 


Some job seekers in Spain have begun to write about their own COVID19 antibodies. In response to this phenomenon, Fernando Simon, director of the Emergency and Early Warning Coordination Center of the Ministry of Health, said, "I think this may even be illegal. If it is legal, I don't think it is moral. This shocked me." At the same time, he also warned that this may lead to discrimination.


Simon believes that this is a "misunderstanding" of the meaning of the COVID19 antibody. Of the 47 million Spaniards, only 2 million have COVID19 antibodies. He did not understand why these 2 million people could have a privileged advantage compared to other healthy people who do not have the risk of infection to others.

(VIA.SpainZone)


11.Thousands marched calling for protesting the control policy during the epidemic in Germany on weekends without masks


On the 16th, large-scale demonstrations against anti-epidemic control policies broke out in Germany, including Stuttgart, Munich, Frankfurt, and Berlin. The street was crowded, and few people were wearing masks, which made local government and police worried about it. What is more frustrating is that in some cities, a large number of anti-demonstrators have also go to the streets.


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(VIA.GermanReport)



12.The wave of bankruptcy will continue until 2021


Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: According to the latest report of the German business information consulting company Crif Bürgel, Germany expects more than 29,000 companies to declare bankruptcy in 2020, which is 54% more than the last year. The COVID19 pandemic will trigger a wave of bankruptcy that is no less serious than the financial crisis. In 2009, nearly 34,000 companies in Germany went bankrupt. Crif Bürgel's head, Frif Schlein, said: "The statistics on bankruptcy applications have a certain lag. 


To a certain extent, the negative impact of the epidemic crisis on the German economy will become more serious after the second half of this year." It will last until 2021, and the scale depends on the duration of the pandemic. Tourism, catering industry, and event exhibition industry are the hardest afflicted areas in this wave of bankruptcy.

(VIA.GermanReport)


13. The number of daily nucleic acid test reached hundreds per day at Austria International Airport


Le Journal reported that the Vienna International Airport opened a new coronavirus testing service in the past two weeks, and the number of applicants has shown an upward trend, and currently about 100 people are testing each day. According to reports, the testing process only takes 1 minute and the results will be received after about 3 hours. The test result is valid for 4 days.

(VIA.GermanReport)


14. Hungary opens border to Austria 


According to the Hungarian media report, Hungary will open its border to Austria from Friday. According to the government's decision, Austrian and Hungarian citizens must not leave their place of residence. If they have symptoms of infection within 14 days after crossing the Hungarian border, and they must immediately contact the local health department to report the situation. Slovenia had previously announced the full opening of the border, but the decision was withdrawn immediately after a few days. Possibly because they were afraid that Italian residents would enter Austria through Slovenia.

(VIA.GermanReport)



15. Lufthansa left Germany's top 50 and brought heavy consequences 

Le Monde: Due to the sharp drop in stock prices, Lufthansa ’s market value has fallen out of Germany ’s top 50 and is currently ranked 54th. However, according to the "Quick Exit" rule of the German Dax Index, companies ranked 45th will be directly expelled from the index. Therefore, if Lufthansa ’s current total market value of 3.4 billion euros cannot be increased by at least 1.7 billion euros next week, it will not be able to surpass the currently ranked 45th Harrow Fresh and will withdraw from the Dax index in early June. 32 years after the establishment of the Dax Index, Lufthansa may become the sixth founding member left. Since the beginning of this year, Lufthansa ’s stock market value has evaporated by more than half.

(VIA.GermanReport)




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1. Germany and France take the lead in preparing 500 billion euro recovery fund


The EU economy bears the brunt of COVID-19. In order to ease the strain of debt repayment in some countries, Germany and France proposed to set up a 500 billion euro recovery fund on May 18 to provide assistance to countries hit by the epidemic. The fund requires no reimbursement from the assisted countries but is repaid annually by the EU budget.

(VIA.oushitalia)


2. Tourism restarted in Italy! Border reopened to the EU from June 3!


Italy will be completely unsealed from June 3. People can move freely among the major regions in the country. Meanwhile, Italy also opens its borders to all EU Member States!

(VIA.oushitalia)


3. The death case in Denmark reported zero on May 15: the first time since March 13


Since March 13, there has been no new death toll due to the COVID-19 in Denmark on May 15, according to British media citing Reuters. Health minister Magnus Henicke tweeted May 15 as a "landmark day". On May 12, health authorities announced that Denmark had entered the second phase of the lifting of the embargo, "it is highly unlikely to be attacked by the second wave of the virus." Christian Wejse, a scientist in the Department of infectious diseases at Aarhus University in Denmark, pointed out that the decline in the number of the COVID-19 deaths has been going on for some time, and more zero deaths are expected in the future. The early and decisive blockade measures taken by Denmark have proved effective. It is reported that Denmark, with a population of 5.8 million, has tested nearly 370,000 residents and is the first European country to take gradual measures to unseal. Many shops are allowed to open this week while restaurants and bars will open next week.

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


4. Greece opens its beaches ahead of time while strict epidemic prevention measures are taken


French media reported on May 16 that Greece in May was extremely hot. Since May 16, authorities have opened 515 private beaches earlier than expected in order to meet the peak of summer tourism with pilot epidemic prevention being taken. However, the relevant regulations are strict: no more than 40 tourists can be accommodated in every 1000m2 of the beach, the distance between sun umbrellas must be kept at 4m, the reclining chairs must be re-disinfected for each new round of reception, the distance between beach towels should be no less than 1.5m, and drinks can only be sold in the form of takeout, etc. According to the International Monetary Fund, Greece's economy is in a serious recession. Thus, the authorities hope to speed up in taking measures to save tourism which is the engine of its economic development. Places of entertainment like bars, restaurants, and hotels will gradually reopen from June 1, but the industries hope to put pressure on the authorities to move the date forward to May 25.

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


5. France requires people from outside the EU to be isolated for 14 days


French Foreign Minister Francois Le Derrion has revealed that since May 20, tourists who have arrived in France from areas outside the European Union or foreigners living in France for a long time will be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine on a voluntary basis, AFP reported on May 19.

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


6. Russian Prime Minister Mishusjing returns to work


Russian Prime Minister Mishuskin has returned to work after being diagnosed with the COVID-19, AFP reported on May 19. Misuskin told Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 30 that he was infected with the COVID-19.

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


7. Research shows that more than 20% of people in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, have the COVID-19 antibodies


More than 20% of people in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, have the COVID-19 antibodies, according to a study by the Swedish health department, French media reported on May 21. It is reported that in more than 1,100 random samples collected and tested in April, 7.3% of the test samples show that people tested have the COVID-19 antibodies, which is higher than that in southern Sweden (4.2%) and southwestern Sweden (3.7%). Since the outbreak of the new coronavirus, Sweden has not taken measures to prevent and control the epidemic like other European countries. Schools, cafes, bars, and restaurants have always been open. The Swedish government only requires people to keep social distance and take responsibility.

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


8. French study shows that the novel coronavirus will not survive in seawater


According to French media reports on May 21, a study by the French Institute for Marine Development (Ifremer) showed that the novel coronavirus does not survive in seawater. It is reported that Ifremer's researchers have studied oysters, mussels and seawater samples taken from different sea areas in France and the study showed that no novel coronavirus was found in 21 shellfish and seawater samples. A researcher said: "Although this does not mean that all shellfish and seawater are safe, it is indeed good news that no trace of the novel coronavirus was found in our research."

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


9. UK to introduce 14-day quarantine for international arrivals


According to the Sky News on May 22, UK introduced 14-day quarantine for international arrivals to curb the spread of COVID-19. Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis announced on May 22. British citizens returning to the UK can choose to be isolated at home. Overseas arrivals could face £1,000 fines if they fail to quarantine for 14 days

(Via Nouvelles d'Europe on Weibo)


10. Owning the COVID19 antibody is included in the resume 


Some job seekers in Spain have begun to write about their own COVID19 antibodies. In response to this phenomenon, Fernando Simon, director of the Emergency and Early Warning Coordination Center of the Ministry of Health, said, "I think this may even be illegal. If it is legal, I don't think it is moral. This shocked me." At the same time, he also warned that this may lead to discrimination.


Simon believes that this is a "misunderstanding" of the meaning of the COVID19 antibody. Of the 47 million Spaniards, only 2 million have COVID19 antibodies. He did not understand why these 2 million people could have a privileged advantage compared to other healthy people who do not have the risk of infection to others.

(VIA.SpainZone)


11.Thousands marched calling for protesting the control policy during the epidemic in Germany on weekends without masks


On the 16th, large-scale demonstrations against anti-epidemic control policies broke out in Germany, including Stuttgart, Munich, Frankfurt, and Berlin. The street was crowded, and few people were wearing masks, which made local government and police worried about it. What is more frustrating is that in some cities, a large number of anti-demonstrators have also go to the streets.


image.png

(Photo: dpa)

(VIA.GermanReport)



12.The wave of bankruptcy will continue until 2021


Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: According to the latest report of the German business information consulting company Crif Bürgel, Germany expects more than 29,000 companies to declare bankruptcy in 2020, which is 54% more than the last year. The COVID19 pandemic will trigger a wave of bankruptcy that is no less serious than the financial crisis. In 2009, nearly 34,000 companies in Germany went bankrupt. Crif Bürgel's head, Frif Schlein, said: "The statistics on bankruptcy applications have a certain lag. 


To a certain extent, the negative impact of the epidemic crisis on the German economy will become more serious after the second half of this year." It will last until 2021, and the scale depends on the duration of the pandemic. Tourism, catering industry, and event exhibition industry are the hardest afflicted areas in this wave of bankruptcy.

(VIA.GermanReport)


13. The number of daily nucleic acid test reached hundreds per day at Austria International Airport


Le Journal reported that the Vienna International Airport opened a new coronavirus testing service in the past two weeks, and the number of applicants has shown an upward trend, and currently about 100 people are testing each day. According to reports, the testing process only takes 1 minute and the results will be received after about 3 hours. The test result is valid for 4 days.

(VIA.GermanReport)


14. Hungary opens border to Austria 


According to the Hungarian media report, Hungary will open its border to Austria from Friday. According to the government's decision, Austrian and Hungarian citizens must not leave their place of residence. If they have symptoms of infection within 14 days after crossing the Hungarian border, and they must immediately contact the local health department to report the situation. Slovenia had previously announced the full opening of the border, but the decision was withdrawn immediately after a few days. Possibly because they were afraid that Italian residents would enter Austria through Slovenia.

(VIA.GermanReport)



15. Lufthansa left Germany's top 50 and brought heavy consequences 

Le Monde: Due to the sharp drop in stock prices, Lufthansa ’s market value has fallen out of Germany ’s top 50 and is currently ranked 54th. However, according to the "Quick Exit" rule of the German Dax Index, companies ranked 45th will be directly expelled from the index. Therefore, if Lufthansa ’s current total market value of 3.4 billion euros cannot be increased by at least 1.7 billion euros next week, it will not be able to surpass the currently ranked 45th Harrow Fresh and will withdraw from the Dax index in early June. 32 years after the establishment of the Dax Index, Lufthansa may become the sixth founding member left. Since the beginning of this year, Lufthansa ’s stock market value has evaporated by more than half.

(VIA.GermanReport)




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