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Haiti - Covid-19 : Daily Bulletin March 20, 2020
20/03/2020 11:29:49

Haiti - Covid-19 : Daily Bulletin March 20, 2020
GLOBAL SITUATION :
Friday March 20, 2020, the number of people infected worldwide by the Covid-19 coronavirus since the start of the epidemic rose to 245,484 (laboratory confirmed cases, official source) up 26,057 cases (+ 11.88%) compared to yesterday : hhttps://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30307-haiti-covid-19-daily-bulletin-march-19-2020.html (0 new local cases in China but 11 more imported cases 71,266 people recovered (87.71%).

Since the start of the epidemic, 86,035 people have been cured of Covid-19 worldwide (+ 2.24%), 1.882 more than yesterday.

The number of confirmed infected people in the world is currently 149,418 (+ 18.28%) or 23,090 more than yesterday.

Since the start of the epidemic, 10,031 people have died of Covid-19 worldwide (+ 12.13%), 1.085 more than yesterday (8.946).

Since the start of the epidemic outside China 164,234 cases (+ 18.78%) have been confirmed, 25,961 cases more than yesterday in a total of 163 countries.

6,778 deaths (+ 18.97%) were reported outside China, 1,081 more than yesterday.

List of the 5 most contaminated countries :
1 - Italy: 33.190 cases (+ 15.6%) classification unchanged
2 - Spain: 16,137 cases (+ 22.99%) classification unchanged
3 - Germany: 16,131 cases (+ 31.68%) classification unchanged
4 - USA: 13.924 cases (+ 52.0%) up one place
5 - Iran: 11,144 cases (+ 2.83%) one place down

DIASPORA :

United States :
14,250 active confirmed cases (+ 55.58%) compared to yesterday, ie 5,091 more cases. States affected by Covid-19 (active case): New York 5.711 cases (+ 86.4%), Massachusetts 328 (+ 28.1%), Florida 423 (+ 31.37%), Georgia 277 (+ 43.52%), Pennsylvania 205 (+ 25.37%), Illinois 418 (+ 44.64%), Louisiana 382 (+ 39.93%) and California 1,012 (+ 18.5%) among others… Since the confirmation of the first case, 205 deaths have been recorded on American soil (+ 36.6% since yesterday)

Canada : 851 active confirmed cases (+ 20.0%), including among others: 259 in British Columbia (+ 17.7%), 145 in Alberta (+ 21.85%), 250 in Ontario (+ 20.1%) and 120 in Quebec (+ 29.0%). 12 deaths: 8 in British Columbia, 2 in Ontario, 1 in Alberta and 1 in Quebec.

France : 10,488 active cases (+ 19.18%), ie 1,688 more cases and 371 deaths (+ 52.67%).

Argentina: 22 active cases (+ 32.6%)
Bahamas: 3 active cases (+ 300%)
Brazil: 613 active cases (+ 17.2%)
Chile: 342 active cases (+ 43.7%)
Colombia: 101 active cases (+ 9.78%)
Cuba: 15 active cases (+ 66.67%) + 1 death
Ecuador: 257 active cases (+ 55.76%)
French Guinea: 15 active cases (+ 27.2%)
Cayman Islands: 2 active cases (+ 100%)
Jamaica: 12 active cases (unchanged)
Martinique: 31 active cases (+ 40.9%)
Mexico: 113 active cases (+ 26.97%)
Panama: 136 active cases (+ 25.93%)
Peru: 232 active cases (+ 61.1%)
Dominican Republic: 32 cases, 2 deaths (unchanged)
Suriname: 1 active case (unchanged)
Trinidad & Tobago: 9 active cases (+ 28.57%)
Venezuela: 42 active cases (+ 16.67%)

NEWS - INFORMATION

HAITI :
2 confirmed cases, declared state of health emergency
Thursday President Jovenel Moïse announced that 2 cases of Covid-19 had been confirmed in Haiti https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30310-haiti-flash-2-cases-of-covid-19-confirmed-in-the-country.html and declared a state of health emergency on the whole national territory for a period of one month https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30311-haiti-flash-president-moise-declares-a-state-of-health-emergency-text-of-the-order.html

Quarantine :
"The quarantine will be mainly residential at the current stage of the evolution of the epidemic," said the Minister of Public Health.

Disclaimer from the French Embassy :
Following the announcement of 2 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Haiti, the French Embassy formally denies false rumors suggesting that one of the two people tested positive for the Coronavirus test is of French nationality. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30310-haiti-flash-2-cases-of-covid-19-confirmed-in-the-country.html

UNITED STATES :
Trump announces possible treatment of Covid-19 :
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States would use a treatment for Covid-19 containing chloroquine, an anti-malarial drug which showed encouraging preliminary results, affirming during a press conference at the White House "We will be able to make this medicine available almost immediately [...] It is very exciting. I think it could be a game-changer... or maybe not. But from what I've seen, it could be a game-changer. "

However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) puts into perspective the speed of the process of making this drug available, recalling the need to conduct extensive clinical trials "The President asked us to take a closer look at this medicine. We want to do this by setting up an extensive and pragmatic clinical trial to collect this information and answer any questions that arise," said Stephen Hahn, FDA chief, noting that the FDA was ready to cut deadlines, but that it is also responsible for ensuring that the products are safe and effective.

Consulate of Haiti of N.Y closes its doors :
In the current circumstances related to the Covid-19 coronavirus and following the instructions of the Chancellery and the instructions of (confinement) of the American authorities, the Consulate General of Haiti in New York regrets to inform the Haitian community and the public in general that the mission is obliged to close its doors from Friday, March 20, 2020 until further notice. In case of extreme emergency, please contact the Consulate by phone at: 212-697-9767, 646-640-6344 or by email cg.newyork@diplomatie.ht

Consulate of Haiti in Miami closes its doors :
For the same reason as the Consulate of N.Y. The Consulate General of the Republic of Haiti in Miami will be closed until further notice. This decision is effective from Friday, March 20 and will be revised based on the evolution of the Civid-19 pandemic. In case of extreme emergency, please contact the Consulate by e-mail: consulathaitimiamiinfo@diplomatie.ht or by telephone at: 305-8592003.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC :
DR strengthens its border :
With the announcement of 2 confirmed cases of Covid-19, the Minister of Defense, General Rubén Darío Paulino Sem, within the framework of the High Level Commission for the prevention and control of coronavirus, instructed the Major General Estanislao Gonell Regalado, performing border strengthening. Reinforcements which include the dispatch of 600 soldiers from the special forces of commando battalions and hunters to increase the operational capacity of infantry brigades in the border area and prevent any illegal entry into Dominican territory. Additional helicopters and more all-terrain vehicles (Buggys) will be deployed. At the same time, the coastal border areas have been reinforced by Dominican Navy units.

Ratified national emergency :
Thursday. after the ratification the day before by the Dominican Senate https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30307-haiti-covid-19-daily-bulletin-march-19-2020.html the Chamber of Deputies ratified the resolution declaring the countries under national emergency for 25 days due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.

FRANCE :
Cases of Covid-19 double every 4 days :
10,488 active cases of Covid-19 coronavirus have been confirmed (1,688 more than the day before) since the first case declared on French territory and 371 deaths. 4,761 cases are hospitalized and more than 1,000 infected people are in intensive care. Jérôme Salomon, Director General of Health, believes that "The cases of contamination double every four days [...] the epidemic is large and spreading, with rapid and intense viral circulation."

Tips :
Basic advice protect yourself and avoid the spread of Covid-19 as much as possible, in case of introduction in Haiti :

  • Always cough or sneeze into your sleeves or elbow, never on the other person's face or in your hands;
  • Use tissues to wipe your hands or face and then throw them in the trash and then wash your hands;
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap or alcoholic water. You can also use a "sanitizer";
  • Avoid close contact with someone with flu-like illness and invite them to seek treatment;
  • Avoid contact with vulnerable people if you are sick;
  • Avoid greetings like handshakes and kisses;
  • Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth;
  • Avoid large gatherings as much as possible;

See also :
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30311-haiti-flash-president-moise-declares-a-state-of-health-emergency-text-of-the-order.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30310-haiti-flash-2-cases-of-covid-19-confirmed-in-the-country.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30307-haiti-covid-19-daily-bulletin-march-19-2020.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30258-haiti-flash-new-measures-for-travelers-related-to-covid-19.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30230-haiti-notice-preventive-measures-against-the-risk-of-introduction-of-covid-19.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30218-haiti-flash-haiti-among-the-most-vulnerable-countries-face-the-covid-19.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30165-haiti-flash-first-case-of-covid-19-in-the-dominican-republic.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30143-haiti-flash-health-alert-of-the-ministry-of-health-on-the-coronavirus.html
https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-30015-icihaiti-health-haiti-now-has-the-means-to-detect-the-new-coronavirus-covid-19.html

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