Real-time statistics released by Johns Hopkins University in the United States show that as of 10:38 Beijing time on April 20, there were a total of 2422525 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 166235 deaths worldwide.

Novel coronavirus continues to spread, and the epidemic situation in some countries is still not optimistic. At least 50 NHS workers in Britain died as a result of COVID-19; Japanese economists predict that the number of unemployed in the country will increase by more than 1 million this year; the Spanish government will apply to the House of Representatives for a further extension of the national emergency until May 9; 37000 German Federal Wehrmacht have put in the fight against the epidemic; and Turkey continues to pay cash subsidies to families.

A total of 759786 cases have been confirmed in the United States, and the governor of New York says the local epidemic is on the decline.

According to epidemic data released by Johns Hopkins University in the United States, a total of 759786 cases and 40683 deaths have been confirmed in the United States as of 05:39 Beijing time on April 20.

New York Governor Cuomo said at a news conference on the 19th that the local hospitalization rate has improved, and the high point of the epidemic is actually a sustained steady figure. "if the figures and trends are credible, then we have passed this high point, and according to the current situation, we are already in a decline. The sustainability of the decline depends on what we do next, but we are now in the process of falling. "

New York State will also launch the largest statewide antibody test in the country to better understand how many local people have been infected with novel coronavirus. The surgeon also stressed that the federal government should give more resources to state governments to help local governments promote their economic and educational policies. He also warned that if the economy restarts in too much haste, the number of outbreaks is likely to rise again.

A total of 178972 cases have been confirmed in Italy, and large enterprises will resume production and work one after another.

On the 19th, local time, Italy confirmed 3047 new cases of COVID-19, a total of 178972, 433 new deaths, a total of 23660 deaths.

According to Italian media reports, the Italian epidemic prevention and control law allows large enterprises in the industry to resume production one after another in the near future. On April 20, the Finkandini Group, Europe's largest shipbuilder, will resume necessary production such as hull processing, but the number of workers will be kept to a minimum. At Monfalcone Shipyard, its largest manufacturing base, for example, less than 1/10 of its 7000 employees return to work and increase shifts to avoid crowds.

More than 200000 cases have been diagnosed in Spain, or the state of emergency may be further extended.

There have been 4218 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Spain in the past 24 hours, with a total of 200210 confirmed cases, 410 new deaths and 20852 deaths, the official website of the Spanish Ministry of Health reported on the 19th.

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez announced this evening that the Spanish government will apply to the House of Representatives for a further extension of the state of emergency until May 9, but the "city closure" measures will be appropriately relaxed. The Spanish government plans to resume normal social activities in two stages, with all production sectors scheduled to resume this summer, while tourism, leisure, culture and other areas may not fully recover until the end of the year, the Spanish Labor Ministry said.

A total of 82211 cases have been confirmed in Iran, and enterprises in the capital and nearby towns have reopened.

Iran's Ministry of Health announced on the 19th that the country had 1343 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, a total of 82211 confirmed cases, 87 new deaths and a total of 5209 deaths.

Iran has been trying to contain the epidemic while keeping its sanctions-hit economy running. After weeks of restrictions to contain the COVID-19 epidemic, Iran allowed some companies in the capital and nearby towns to reopen on the 18th. The Associated Press reported on the same day that although Iran allows some businesses in the capital and nearby towns to reopen, gyms, restaurants and shopping malls will still be closed, mosques will also be closed, and the ban on public gatherings remains in effect.

A total of 145743 cases were confirmed in Germany, and 37000 Bundeswehr invested in the fight against the epidemic.

As of 07:38 Beijing time, Germany had confirmed a total of 145743 cases and 4586 deaths of COVID-19, according to real-time data from Johns Hopkins University.

At present, the Bundeswehr has 37000 soldiers who can support state and local authorities in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The deployment of the COVID-19 Assistance contingent includes 17000 soldiers from the medical department of the armed forces.

This week, a total of 820 beds in five hospitals under the Federal Defense Forces can be used for the general treatment of COVID-19 patients, of which 48 have been occupied. The military hospital has 159 beds available for COVID-19 intensive care, of which 23 have been occupied by COVID-19 patients, with nearly 100 vacant.

If Germany relaxes the access restrictions in public life, it will be a stress test for civilian hospitals and medical institutions within 10 to 14 days. Even before the outbreak, about 80 per cent of patients treated in Bundeswehr hospitals were civilians.

France has confirmed a total of 112606 cases, the French prime minister said he would announce the details of lifting the blockade order within two weeks.

According to the latest report from the French Health Agency on the 19th local time, as of 14:00 on the 19th, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in France had increased to 112606, with 19718 deaths.

French Prime Minister Philippe said on the 19th that he would announce specific plans to lift travel and business blockades within two weeks. He said the restrictions would be phased out from May 11, but warned that "our lives will no longer be the same as before." France entered the blockade on March 17, and President Macron had previously announced that the blockade order would be extended until May 11, and that the ban on crowds would last longer.

A total of 121173 cases have been confirmed in the UK, and at least 50 NHS workers have died of COVID-19.

According to news released by the Department of Health on the 19th local time, there were 5850 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK in a single day, with a total of 121173 confirmed cases, with 596 new deaths and a total of 16095 deaths.

At least 50 NHS workers in the UK have been killed by COVID-19, including a nurse who has just given birth. This has also raised concerns among pregnant health care workers about working on the front line of the epidemic. Groups that support pregnant women's rights have told the Guardian that hundreds of pregnant health workers in the UK have been told they have to work and that they sometimes do not have personal protective equipment. The British government has admitted that personal protective equipment is insufficient in some parts of the country, the Guardian reported on the 18th.

A total of 86306 cases were confirmed in Turkey, and cash subsidies began to be distributed to 2.3 million families.

According to real-time statistics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 07:38 Beijing time on April 20, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Turkey had increased to 86306, with a total of 2017 deaths.

Turkish Minister of Family, Labor and Social Services Selcuk announced that a cash subsidy of 1000 lira (about 1020.40 yuan) will be given to 2.3 million Turkish families from the same day. The subsidy is for families who have suffered economic losses as a result of the epidemic. The subsidy will be put into the account opened by the public in Turkey Post. According to Selcuk, Turkey has distributed the first batch of cash subsidies to 2.11 million families from April 1 to 5, with a subsidy amount of 1000 lira. The second batch is distributed to families who have not received the first batch of subsidies.

There are 234 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Japan, with a total of 11041 confirmed cases.

According to the Japan Broadcasting Association, according to data reported by local self-government groups and the Ministry of Health and Labor in various parts of Japan, from 0: 00 p.m. to 7: 00 p.m. local time on the 20th, there were 234 new confirmed cases in Japan on the same day, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases in COVID-19 in Japan reached 11041. Among them, Tokyo added 102 cases on the same day, totaling 3184 cases. At present, there are 251 deaths of COVID-19 in Japan.

Consultations about firing and suspending contracts have surged because of the deterioration of Japan's economy caused by the COVID-19 epidemic, which is dominated by informal workers, Kyodo news agency reported. Some Japanese economists predict that the number of unemployed will increase by more than 1 million this year.

Saito Taro, minister of economic investigation at the Nisheng basic Research Institute, predicts that the scale of the Japanese government's economic response is insufficient and the unemployment rate will worsen to 3.9%. It is estimated that the number of unemployed will increase from 1.56 million in the same period in 2019 to 2.72 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. Given that the Lehman crisis led to an increase of 940000 jobless in Japan in the third quarter of 2009 compared with the same period in 2008, Saito Taro predicted "an even bigger increase this time".

Russia has a total of 42853 confirmed cases. Putin: the epidemic situation is completely under control.

According to the Russian novel coronavirus epidemic prevention network reported on the 19th, Russia in the past 24 hours confirmed 6060 new cases, a total of 42853 confirmed cases. In addition, there were 48 new deaths and a total of 361 deaths.

Putin said in a statement on the 19th that the Russian people are working in a positive, organized and responsible way to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation is completely under control, and there is no doubt that Russia will resolutely meet all challenges.

Putin: we have successfully contained the COVID-19 crisis and the epidemic will peak in the future.

Status of confirmed cases in other countries

In addition to Italy, Spain, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, 38496 cases have been confirmed in Belgium, 27740 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, 32838 in the Netherlands, 20206 in Portugal, 14385 in Sweden and 7078 in Norway.

Among Asian countries, except Japan and South Korea, 13491 have been confirmed by Israel, 5389 in Malaysia, 8348 in Pakistan, 2765 in Thailand, 9362 in Saudi Arabia, 17615 in India, 6588 in Singapore, 1539 in Iraq, 1915 in Kuwait and 1915 in Vietnam.

Of the Oceania countries, 6547 were confirmed in Australia and 1431 in New Zealand.

Among the American countries, apart from the United States, there are 38654 in Brazil, 15628 in Peru and 15628 in Venezuela.