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April 4: Daily briefing on novel coronavirus cases in China
2020-04-04
On April 3, 31 provincial-level regions on the Chinese mainland as well as the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 19 new cases of confirmed infections (18 imported cases and 1 indigenous case in Hubei province), 11 new cases of suspected infections (all are imported cases), and 4 deaths (all in Hubei). 180 patients were released from hospital after being cured. 2,346 people who had had close contact with infected patients were freed from medical observation. Serious cases decreased by 48…
Xi vows to aid developing nations’ fight
2020-04-04
China to help countries that have weak health systems prepare, respond to virus
China vowed on April 3 to help enhance the preparedness and response of developing countries with weak public health systems amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has infected more than a million people worldwide.
President Xi Jinping made the remark in two separate phone conversations, with his Namibian and Lao counterparts, part of his busy diplomatic schedule. He has made dozens of phone calls to world leaders since the pandemic’s outbreak.
While talking with President of Namibia Hage Geingob, Xi said China will continue to step up assistance, share experience and strengthen public health cooperation with Namibia and other African countries to secure the final victory against the virus.
China has overcome its own difficulties, provided epidemic prevention materials to the African Union and African countries and organized videoconferences for experts to share experience. Some Chinese companies and nongovernmental institutions have also offered a hand, Xi said.
All these are reflections of a China-Africa community with a shared future, he added…