Leishenshan Hospital was officially closed
On April 15, Wuhan Leishenshan Hospital was officially closed.
On April 15, medical staff affixed a seal in the ward of Leishenshan Hospital.
The last batch of national medical teams to aid Hubei were evacuated
On April 15, about 180 members of the national anti-epidemic medical team of Peking Union Medical College Hospital set off for Beijing. They arrived in Wuhan on January 26, and were the last of the national medical teams to leave Hubei and Han. In the past two months, more than 42,000 medical workers from all over the country have gathered in Hubei and joined local medical personnel in launching a difficult defense war in Hubei.
On April 15, members of the National Anti-epidemic Medical Team of Peking Union Medical College Hospital hugged and bid farewell to local medical staff at Wuhan Tianhe Airport.
Trump announced that the United States has suspended its contributions to the WHO
On April 14, US President Donald Trump announced at a White House press conference that the United States would suspend its contributions to the World Health Organization.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a White House news conference in Washington, U.S.A., on April 14.
Putin called on the international community to unite in the fight against the epidemic
On April 14, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a video conference on COVID-19 at the Supreme Council of the Eurasian Economic Council that the international community can effectively fight the epidemic only if it unites and works together.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference on COVID-19 at the Supreme Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission on April 14.
Italy: A few shops are allowed to open
According to a new order issued by the Italian government, a small number of shops are allowed to operate from April 14, including shops selling baby and toddler products, pet supplies stores, bookstores, dry cleaners and electrical appliance stores. These stores must comply with rules regarding safe social distancing, customers need to wear masks and gloves, and shops must be disinfected at least twice a day.
A man wearing a mask cleans a children's clothing store in Rome, Italy, on April 14.
Donate blood to help fight the epidemic
In San Diego, California, on April 14, people participate in blood donation activities at a gymnasium to help fight the epidemic.
Brazil: Centenarian veterans defeat the virus
On the afternoon of April 14, Hernando Pivita, a 100-year-old veteran of Brazil who was infected with the new crown virus, was cured and discharged from the hospital. Born in 1920, Pivita fought in World War II as a member of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force.
In Brasilia, Brazil's capital, ex-veteran Hernando Pivita salutes medical staff as he leaves the hospital on April 14.
China's anti-epidemic medical expert team to Saudi Arabia set off
On April 15, a team of Chinese anti-epidemic medical experts to Saudi Arabia set off from Yinchuan, Ningxia, to Saudi Arabia to assist in the prevention and control of the new crown pneumonia epidemic. The 8 expert group members are from laboratory testing, infectious disease prevention and control, respiratory and critical care, nursing, traditional Chinese medicine and other professional fields. At the same time, the aircraft is also equipped with medical supplies such as thermometers, masks, and protective clothing.
On April 15, members of the Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team to Saudi Arabia boarded a plane at Yinchuan Hedong International Airport.
Slovenia held a handover ceremony for Anti-epidemic materials donated by China
On April 14, Slovenia held a handover ceremony for Chinese donated epidemic prevention materials in Ljubljana, the capital, and Maribor, the second largest city, including masks, protective clothing, goggles, and infrared thermometers.
Workers carry epidemic prevention materials in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on April 14.
Israel: National "Lockdown"
From 17:00 on April 14 to 5:00 on April 16, Israel once again imposed a "lockdown" throughout the country, and all people were not allowed to leave their cities. Israel has implemented a "lockdown" nationwide for the first time from 19:00 on the 7th to 6:00 on the 10th local time.
Photographed empty beaches in the central Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
Belgian nursing homes have become the hardest hit areas of the new crown
Since the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, Belgium has reported a cumulative total of 4157 deaths, and nursing homes where the elderly gather have become the hardest hit areas. On 14 April, the Belgian National Institute of Public Health issued a communiqué saying that there were 262 new deaths on the same day, of which 171 were from nursing homes.
A therapist walks with an elderly man in his arms at a nursing home in Brussels, Belgium, on April 14.
There are more than 300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Senegal
As of 15 April, Senegal has reported more than 300 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Vendors wearing masks wait for customers at a market in Dakar, Senegal's capital, on April 14.
Protecting lip reading without mistakes Designer designs special masks for the hearing impaired
Recently, French designer Anissa Mekrabesz designed a special mask. The mask uses transparent materials instead of traditional materials at the mouth position, making it easier for people with hearing impairments to read lips when communicating with those wearing the mask.
French designer Anissa Meklabes wears a special mask of her own design in Toulouse, France, on April 14.
After the tornado
On April 12, many southern U.S. states were hit by tornadoes and storms.
A gymnasium in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was badly damaged in a tornado on April 14.
Macron promised to complete the reconstruction of Notre Dame within 5 years
April 15 marks the first anniversary of the fire damage to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. French President Emmanuel Macron announced in a video speech that although the reinforcement work has been temporarily stopped due to the impact of the new crown epidemic, the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral will be completed within 5 years.
Some high school graduation grades (including secondary vocational) in Shandong Province have officially resumed classes
On April 15, some high school graduation grades (including secondary vocational) in Shandong Province officially resumed classes. The school provides guarantees for the safe return of teachers and students to school from many aspects such as material support, health monitoring, and environmental disinfection.
On April 15, at Tancheng No. 1 Middle School in Linyi City, Shandong Province, the staff took temperature and disinfected the temperature of high school students who returned to school and resumed classes.
Zhengzhou, Henan: Promote the meal sharing system and promote civilized dining
Recently, multiple departments in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, jointly issued the "Proposal for Civilized Dining "One-Two-Three"" to promote the meal sharing system, advocate the use of public chopsticks and spoons, and guide citizens to develop healthy and civilized dining habits.
At a restaurant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on April 15, the chef splits soup.
Hangzhou: Pastoral Table "Cloud Live"
On April 15th, Dongzhou Street, Fuyang District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, held a cloud live broadcast activity of "Taste of Mountains and Countryside Tables" on Xinsha Island in the middle of the Fuchun River, displaying the local natural environment and mountain food one by one through the network platform, and using cloud live broadcast and cloud tourism to let netizens around the world feel the taste of mountains and townships.
On April 15, the staff tasted mountain and country food at the pastoral table in the woods of Xinsha Island and conducted a "cloud live broadcast" through the mobile phone live broadcast platform.
"Balcony Art Exhibition" in Berlin, Germany
From April 12 to 13, more than 30 artists held the "Balcony Art Exhibition" in Berlin, using a wide variety of balconies and windows to create, so that visitors can see different forms of art in the outdoor stroll.
A work of window art photographed in Berlin, Germany.
Draw a rainbow and pray for health
On April 14, in the old town of Kempen, Germany, local residents painted rainbows in chalk in front of their homes, calling on everyone to maintain hope during the epidemic and pay attention to social distancing of at least 1.5 meters.
Light candles to prevent frost
Fruit growers light candles at a vineyard in the town of Weiembora, Saxony, Germany, on April 14.
Local growers light candles to heat the vines to prevent frost.
France: Harvest the bell orchid
Spring in France is the season when suzuki orchids bloom. According to tradition, the French will buy a few bouquets of bell orchids symbolizing happiness and hope on the day of "May Day" to give to themselves, lovers and friends to wish good luck for the year.
A worker harvests a suzuran plantation near Nantes, France, on April 14.
Lion's Mouth Escape
British photographer Charlie Potter recently photographed a red donkey antelope cub escaping lion pursuit in Botswana.
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