GLOBAL SITUATION :

Sunday, April 27, 2020, the number of people infected worldwide with the coronavirus Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic (Official source), amounted to 2,908,527 confirmed (+ 3.45%), or +93,180 new cases since yesterday (93,993).

Bulletin from the day before : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30618-haiti-covid-19-daily-bulletin-april-25-2020.html

Since the start of the pandemic 824,002 people have been cured of Covid-19 worldwide (+ 3.73%), or +29,625 since yesterday (48,772).

Since the start of the pandemic 203,332 people have died from Covid-19 worldwide (+ 2.95%), or + 5.826 since yesterday (6.275).

The number of active cases worldwide (excluding deaths and cures) is currently 1,881,193 (+ 3.17%), or +57,729 since yesterday (38,946).

Since the start of the pandemic 198,696 deaths (+ 3.02%) have been recorded outside China, or +5,826 deaths since yesterday (6,275).

Since the start of the pandemic 2,824,618 cases have been confirmed (+ 3.41%) outside China, that is +93,130 more than yesterday (93,978) for a total of 185 countries (unchanged).

TOP 5 of the countries with the most active cases :

1st - USA: 779,497 cases (+25,192) the day before: +16,030

2nd - United Kingdom: 128,414 cases (+4,065) the day before: +4,606

3rd - Italy: 105.847 cases (-680) the day before: +321

4th - Spain: 105,149 (update not available)

5th - Turkey: 79,485 (enters the Top 5)

TOP 5 of the countries with the most deaths :

1st - USA: 53,934 deaths (+1,985) the day before +1,986

2nd - Italy: 26,384 deaths (+415) the day before: +420

3rd - Spain: 22,902 deaths (update not available)

4th - France: 22,648 deaths (+369) the day before: +390

5th - United Kingdom 20.381 deaths (+814) the day before: +776

DIASPORA :

United States :

779,497 active confirmed cases (+ 3.34%) or +25,192 since yesterday (19,050) and 53,934 deaths (+ 3.82%) or 1,985 since yesterday (1,986).

Healings : 105,818 people (+ 22.4%) or +6,739 since yesterday (18,145).

Tests : 5,184,635 people were tested with the Covid-19 coronavirus on the whole American territory (+ 4.9%) or 244,259 tests more than the day before (256,076) including 777,568 in New State -York (+46.912) and 333.099 in Florida (+14.061).

Canada : 26,931 active confirmed cases (+ 1.55%) or +410 since yesterday (237) and 2,549 deaths (+ 6.8%) or +163 since yesterday (145).

Healings : 16,013 people (+ 2.63%) or +864 since yesterday (388).

France : 93,624 confirmed active cases (Statistical review) and 22,648 deaths (+ 1.66%) or +369 since yesterday (390).

Healings : 45,372 people (+ 2.49%) or 1.101 since yesterday (1.479).

Argentina : 2,565 active cases (+110)

Bahamas : 52 active cases (+5)

Brazil : 26,107 active cases (+3,423)

Chile : 5,931 active cases (+126)

Colombia : 3,842 active cases (+189)

Cuba : 849 active cases (+29)

Ecuador : 20,777 active cases (update not available)

Guyanne : 110 cases (unchanged)

Martinique : 161 cases (+5)

Guadeloupe : 137 cases (unchanged)

Saint Martin : 35 cases (unchanged)

Jamaica : 270 active cases (+17)

Mexico : 5,388 active cases (+886)

Panama : 5,041 active cases (+176)

Peru : 16,834 active cases (+3,316)

Haiti : 60 active cases (unchanged)

Dominican Republic : 4,831 active cases (+112)

Trinidad & Tobago : 54 active cases (-5)

HAITI :

Epidemiological situation :

724 suspected cases :

The Ministry of Public Health informs that the situation is 724 suspected cases, 72 cases confirmed since the start of the epidemic (March 19, 2020) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30319-haiti-health-origin-of-the-first-2-cases-of-covid-19-in-haiti.html , 60 active cases, 6 cures, 6 deaths. 37.5% of those infected are women and 62.5% of men).

85 people are currently in solitary confinement at the hospital and 385 (+24) are under quarantine at home.

Number of suspected cases followed : 724 suspected cases (+5)

Location of cases :

Delmas : 16 cases

Pétion-ville : 13 cases

Tabarre : 7 cases

Fort Liberté : 8 cases

Saint Michel : 4 cases

Côte de Fer : 2 cases

Jacmel : 2 cases

Port-au-Prince : 4 cases

Croix-des-Bouquets : 7 cases

Trou du Nord : 2 cases

Fond des Nègres : 1 cases

La Vallée de Jacmel : 1 cases

Miragoâne : 1 cases

Mirebalais : 1 cases

Port de Paix : 1 cases

Verrettes : 1 cases

Ouanaminthe : 1 cases

Distribution by age group: 0-19 years: 6 cases, 20-44 years: 38 cases, 45-64 years: 20 cases and 65 years and over: 8 cases.

Healings :: 6

Death : 6

Mortality rate : 8.33%

UNITED STATES :

Epidemiological situation :

New York City : 137,987 cases (+ 3.11%) or +4,160 since the day before (4,360) and 17,126 deaths (+ 2.88%) or 480 since the day before (258).

Florida : 5,009 people hospitalized (+ 8.0%) or 182 since the previous day (358).

Miami Dade (FL) : 10.710 or +71 since the day before (36) and 295 deaths (+ 6.3%) or +8 since the day before (17).

New York State : 282,143 cases since the start of the epidemic (+ 3.89%) or +10,553 since the day before (8,130) and 22,009 deaths (+2.04) or +598 since the day before (429 ).

Mortality rate (New York State) : 7.80%

QUEBEC :

Epidemiological situation :

23,267 cases since the start of the pandemic (+ 2.88%) or 651 since the previous day (778) and 1.446 (+ 7.91%) or +106 since the previous day (98).

Healings : 5.057 (+ 7.0%) or +333 since the day before (240).

1,509 hospitalized cases (+ 3.47%) or +49 since the previous day (49) including 217 in intensive care or -10 cases since the previous day (+20).

In Montreal, epicenter of the pandemic in Quebec where the largest Haitian community is located (nearly 150,000 members): 11,161 active cases (+ 2.42%) or +264 since the previous day (522) and 47.97% of all cases of the Province.

TOP 5 of the most contaminated boroughs in Montreal :

1 - Côte-des-Neiges – Notre-Dame-de-Grâce: 1,053 + 18 cases

2 - Montreal North: 1,001 +110 cases

3 - Ahuntsic-Cartierville: 946 +67 cases

4 - Villeray – Saint-Michel – Parc-Extension: 798 +97 cases up one place

5 - Rivière-des-Prairies – Pointe-aux-Trembles: 775 +67 cases moves back one place

TOP 5 of the most contaminated regions of Quebec :

1 - Montreal: 11,161 +264 cases

2 - Montérégie: 2,736 +70 cases

3 - Laval: 2,589 +107 cases

4 - Lanaudière: 1,723 +78 cases

5 - Mauricie-et-Center-du-Québec: 1,107 -4 cases

Mortality rate : 6.21%

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC :

Epidemiological situation :

4,831 active cases (+ 2.37%) or +112 since the day before (115). 7th day of decrease in the number of cases

273 deaths since March 1 (+ 2.25%) or +6 since the day before.

Top 5 of the most infected provinces :

(Number of cases confirmed since the start of the epidemic)

1 - National district: 1,491 +34 cases

2 - Santo Domingo: 1,083 +26 cases

3 - Santiago: 754 +35 cases

4 - Duarte: 562 +5 cases

5 - La Vega: 422 +8 cases

1,119 people are in hospital isolation (+ 5.07%) or +54 since the day before (94) and 3,712 in quarantine at home or +59 since the day before (20).

Healings : 822 (+ 13.2%) or +59 healings since the day before (89)

Test : 21,284

Mortality rate : 4.61%

FRANCE :

Epidemiological situation :

93,624 confirmed active cases (Statistical review) and 22,279 deaths (+ 1.78%), 390 more than yesterday (516).

28,119 people are hospitalized or -435 compared to the day before (-559) including 4,641 in intensive care or -144 compared to the day before (-182).

Healings : 45,372 people (+ 2.49%) or +1,101 since yesterday (1,479).

Since the start of the epidemic, 22,648 people have died in total (+ 1.66%), which is +369 more than the day before (472) including 8,464 deaths in accommodation establishments for dependent elderly people and medical and social centers.

Mortality rate : 14.01%

Tests : 161,176 tests have been carried out since March 9, 2020, i.e. +8,323 since the day before (5,447). 19.6% of the tests were positive at Covid-19.

EUROPE :

With a total of 1,355,172 confirmed cases (47% of all cases in the world) and 120,140 deaths (60.7% of all deaths in the world) Europe is the continent hardest hit by the pandemic and the planetary epicenter of Covid -19

Scientific News :

Having the Covid-19 twice? WHO warns :

In a statement, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns, "There is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from Covid-19 and who have antibodies are immune to a second infection."

Over 80% of people have no symptoms :

Based on the latest information from the scientific community: between 80% and 85% of those who contract Covid-19 have no symptoms, or some very mild and often mistaken for other viral infections. Between 15% and 17% of infected people would need medical assistance, whether it be a drug treatment or a short assistance linked to respiratory problems and between 3% and 5% would need a hospitalization to face the symptoms caused by Covid-19 in combination with other comorbidity factors.

SYMPTOMS :

Common symptoms of Covid-19 coronavirus: cough, fever and extreme fatigue. Some people may also have more severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing or pneumonia. On average, symptoms of COVID-19 usually develop 5 to 7 days after infection. In some infrequent cases, they may appear only on the 12th day.

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-30573-haiti-covid-19-the-distribution-of-5-million-masks-has-started.htm

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30571-haiti-flash-the-state-of-emergency-renewed-for-1-month.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30454-haiti-flash-covid-19-first-death-in-haiti.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30405-haiti-covid-19-moise-promises-food-to-1-million-families-and-cash-to-15-million-others.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30401-haiti-covid-19-president-moise-announces-a-package-of-economic-relief.html

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-30218-haiti-flash-haiti-among-the-most-vulnerable-countries-face-the-covid-19.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

HL/ HaitiLibre