After days of numbers close to zero, new cases of contagion and deaths of patients with coronavirus have been recorded in several Asian countries (THE SPECIAL – UPDATES). Meanwhile, Hubei is ready to drop the restrictions imposed two months ago. Also in Wuhan, where however these limits will fall on April 8th. Asian markets are responding with a session on the rise for Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong. Shanghai and Shenzhen also do well (THE GLOBAL MAP OF CONTACTS).
The situation in China
China had 7 new deaths yesterday, all registered in Wuhan, the outbreak of the pandemic. In addition, there are 78 new confirmed cases, one of which in Wuhan, after 5 straight days at zero altitude, and 74 imported from abroad. According to data updated on Monday by the National Health Commission, the new return infections were 31 in Beijing, 14 in Guangdong, 9 in Shanghai, 5 in Fujian, 4 in Tianjin, 3 in Jiangsu, 2 in both Zhejiang and Sichuan, and 1 each for Shanxi, Liaoning, Shandong and Chongqing (THE COUNTRIES WHERE THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF CONTACTS IS REGISTERED).
Last day of restrictions in Hubei
Two months after the curfew was imposed, the Chinese authorities decided to end the isolation of the inner province of Hubei and the city of Wuhan. This was established by the center for the prevention and control of the epidemic in Hubei. Already from midnight today, 5 pm in Italy, restrictions on mobility will be lifted in the province of Hubei with the exception of Wuhan, while the city from where the epidemic has spread will see the end of restrictions on mobility. April 8 next: whoever wants to, can leave the city if it has the green health code that certifies its good health.
The situation in South Korea
South Korea, on the other hand, had 76 new Covid-19 cases on Monday: according to updates from the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, total infections rose to 9,037, while deaths rose to 120. The mortality rate it is 1.33%. The cases of imported infection increased from 20 to 67 units, marking the biggest daily rise. Out of the total of 1,203 people, 90% South Koreans, who arrived in the country yesterday from Europe, 101 showed the symptoms of coronavirus.
Bags fly
Excellent session for Asian markets. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Nikkei ends with a 7.13% gain. The Seoul Stock Exchange flies and closes trade with the Kospi index rising 8.60%. The Chinese stock exchanges close a very volatile session: the Shanghai Composite index rises by 2.34%, while the Shenzhen one increases by 2.10%.
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Last modified on March 24, 2020 at 08:54
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