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China honours those who died fighting virus; Donald Trump opts out of call for Americans to wear non-surgical masks; World Bank warns of ‘major global recession’. Follow the latest, liveChina honours those who died fighting virus; Donald Trump opts out of call for Americans to wear non-surgical masks; World Bank warns of ‘major global recession’. Follow the latest, live
US attorney general William Barr has ordered release of more federal inmates due to coronavirus pandemic, warning that the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is facing emergency conditions.Barr said under his emergency order, priority for releasing vulnerable inmates into home confinement should be given first to those housed in federal prisons that have been hardest hit by COVID-19, including facilities such as Oakdale in Louisiana, Elkton in Ohio and Danbury in Connecticut.Barr’s order comes after five inmates at FCI Oakdale 1 and two at FCI Elkton 1 died from COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus.The BOP said Friday that 91 inmates and 50 of its staff throughout its 122 institutions have fallen ill with COVID-19, though reports suggest the numbers affected is much higher.
Thousands of people have been detained across Central America for violating rules put in place by their governments to curb the coronavirus transmission, Reuters has reported. Central America is home to a large, poor population with no options to work from home, take paid sick leave or observe social distancing rules because they work in the informal economy and live in crowded conditions.Honduran authorities said about 2,250 people have been arrested for violating the curfew imposed since mid-March while Guatemalan authorities said 5,705 people had been detained for leaving their homes without justification.In Panama, more than 5,000 people have been detained in recent weeks for violating curfew rules; another 424 people have been detained for not complying with recent rules that limit men and women leaving the house to alternate days.Meanwhile, in El Salvador, 712 people have been detained for failing to comply with the mandatory home quarantine decreed by President Nayib Bukele, and have been taken to containment centers.Thousands of people have been detained across Central America for violating rules put in place by their governments to curb the coronavirus transmission, Reuters has reported. Central America is home to a large, poor population with no options to work from home, take paid sick leave or observe social distancing rules because they work in the informal economy and live in crowded conditions.Honduran authorities said about 2,250 people have been arrested for violating the curfew imposed since mid-March while Guatemalan authorities said 5,705 people had been detained for leaving their homes without justification.In Panama, more than 5,000 people have been detained in recent weeks for violating curfew rules; another 424 people have been detained for not complying with recent rules that limit men and women leaving the house to alternate days.Meanwhile, in El Salvador, 712 people have been detained for failing to comply with the mandatory home quarantine decreed by President Nayib Bukele, and have been taken to containment centers.
Here is some footage from China’s state broadcaster CCTV, shared by Global Times, taken as the country observed a three-minute pause to remember the more than 3,000 lives lost during the coronavirus outbreak.Here is some footage from China’s state broadcaster CCTV, shared by Global Times, taken as the country observed a three-minute pause to remember the more than 3,000 lives lost during the coronavirus outbreak.
It is now 10am in Beijing and across China people have paused for three-minutes to remember the patients and medical workers who died in the coronavirus outbreak.It is now 10am in Beijing and across China people have paused for three-minutes to remember the patients and medical workers who died in the coronavirus outbreak.
Citizens will stop still, cars, trains and ships will sound their horns, and air-raid sirens will ring out in memory of the more than 3,000 lives lost.Citizens will stop still, cars, trains and ships will sound their horns, and air-raid sirens will ring out in memory of the more than 3,000 lives lost.
In Wuhan, where the outbreak began, all traffic lights in urban areas will be turned red for three minutes. The city of 11 million was the hardest hit by the outbreak, recording 2,567 fatalities. This accounts for more than three quarters of China’s coronavirus deaths.In Wuhan, where the outbreak began, all traffic lights in urban areas will be turned red for three minutes. The city of 11 million was the hardest hit by the outbreak, recording 2,567 fatalities. This accounts for more than three quarters of China’s coronavirus deaths.
Across China people will soon observe a three-minute pause to mourn the patients and medical staff killed by the coronavirus. The country will pause at 10am Beijing time.Saturday has been declared a day of mourning across the country, where flags are flying at half-mast, and all public events and entertainment have been stopped. It coincides with the start of the annual Qingming tomb-sweeping festival, when millions of Chinese families pay respects to their ancestors.As of Friday, the total number of nationally confirmed cases stood at 81,639, including 19 new infections, the National Health Commission said. Eighteen of the new cases involved travellers arriving from abroad.Across China people will soon observe a three-minute pause to mourn the patients and medical staff killed by the coronavirus. The country will pause at 10am Beijing time.Saturday has been declared a day of mourning across the country, where flags are flying at half-mast, and all public events and entertainment have been stopped. It coincides with the start of the annual Qingming tomb-sweeping festival, when millions of Chinese families pay respects to their ancestors.As of Friday, the total number of nationally confirmed cases stood at 81,639, including 19 new infections, the National Health Commission said. Eighteen of the new cases involved travellers arriving from abroad.
South Korea has said it will extend its intensive social distancing campaign, citing concerns over imported cases and new outbreaks that continue to occur in small clusters, Reuters has reported.The country has largely managed to bring under control Asia’s largest epidemic outside China with around 100 or fewer new daily cases. But smaller outbreaks in churches, hospitals and nursing homes, as well as infections among travellers, continue to emerge.This week, the government has been gauging whether it should extend a 15-day intensive social distancing policy it implemented on March 21, under which high-risk facilities were urged to be closed and religious, sports and entertainment gatherings were banned.Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said the situation is still “grave”, citing a recent spike in imported cases and clusters in the greater Seoul area which he said also prompted the government to cancel the re-opening of schools next week.South Korea has said it will extend its intensive social distancing campaign, citing concerns over imported cases and new outbreaks that continue to occur in small clusters, Reuters has reported.The country has largely managed to bring under control Asia’s largest epidemic outside China with around 100 or fewer new daily cases. But smaller outbreaks in churches, hospitals and nursing homes, as well as infections among travellers, continue to emerge.This week, the government has been gauging whether it should extend a 15-day intensive social distancing policy it implemented on March 21, under which high-risk facilities were urged to be closed and religious, sports and entertainment gatherings were banned.Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said the situation is still “grave”, citing a recent spike in imported cases and clusters in the greater Seoul area which he said also prompted the government to cancel the re-opening of schools next week.
Chung did not say how long the measures would be kept in place for.The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 94 new cases on Saturday, taking the national tally to 10,156. The death toll rose by three to 177, while more than 300 recovered from the virus for a total of 6,325.Chung did not say how long the measures would be kept in place for.The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 94 new cases on Saturday, taking the national tally to 10,156. The death toll rose by three to 177, while more than 300 recovered from the virus for a total of 6,325.
Mexico’s health ministry said on Friday that the number of people who have died of coronavirus in the country has risen to 60, up from 50 a day earlier. It registered a total of 1,688 coronavirus cases, up from 1,510.Mexico’s health ministry said on Friday that the number of people who have died of coronavirus in the country has risen to 60, up from 50 a day earlier. It registered a total of 1,688 coronavirus cases, up from 1,510.
I’ll bring you more on today’s figures later.I’ll bring you more on today’s figures later.
Tunisia’s interior ministry has sent a police robot to patrol the streets of the capital and enforce a lockdown imposed last month as the country battles the spread of coronavirus, Agence France Presse reports.Tunisia’s interior ministry has sent a police robot to patrol the streets of the capital and enforce a lockdown imposed last month as the country battles the spread of coronavirus, Agence France Presse reports.
Known as PGuard, the “robocop” is remotely operated and equipped with infrared and thermal imaging cameras, in addition to a sound and light alarm system.Known as PGuard, the “robocop” is remotely operated and equipped with infrared and thermal imaging cameras, in addition to a sound and light alarm system.
In images and a soundtrack posted on the interior ministry’s website, the robot calls out to suspected violators of the lockdown: “What are you doing? Show me your ID. You don’t know there’s a lockdown?”In images and a soundtrack posted on the interior ministry’s website, the robot calls out to suspected violators of the lockdown: “What are you doing? Show me your ID. You don’t know there’s a lockdown?”
Tunisia has been under night-time curfew since 17 March and authorities imposed stricter lockdown orders from 22 March.Tunisia has been under night-time curfew since 17 March and authorities imposed stricter lockdown orders from 22 March.
Since 2 March, 14 people have died from coronavirus in the North African nation and 455 people have tested positive for the disease.Since 2 March, 14 people have died from coronavirus in the North African nation and 455 people have tested positive for the disease.
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China’s official state broadcaster, CGTN, says 19 new Covid-19 patients have been confirmed across mainland China, including 18 who have been linked to foreign travel. A further 64 new asymptomatic patients have also been confirmed.China’s official state broadcaster, CGTN, says 19 new Covid-19 patients have been confirmed across mainland China, including 18 who have been linked to foreign travel. A further 64 new asymptomatic patients have also been confirmed.
In total, 1,030 asymptomatic patients are now under medical observation across mainland China.In total, 1,030 asymptomatic patients are now under medical observation across mainland China.
Sanctions should not stop the delivery of medical equipment and supplies to countries battling outbreaks of the coronavirus, the European Union’s top diplomat has said.Sanctions should not stop the delivery of medical equipment and supplies to countries battling outbreaks of the coronavirus, the European Union’s top diplomat has said.
Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs, made the call in a declaration on Friday backing the UN’s call for an immediate global ceasefire to allow the world to focus on the pandemic.Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs, made the call in a declaration on Friday backing the UN’s call for an immediate global ceasefire to allow the world to focus on the pandemic.
“The European Union also stresses that sanctions should not impede the delivery of essential equipment and supplies necessary to fight the coronavirus and limit its spread worldwide,” Borrell said.“The European Union also stresses that sanctions should not impede the delivery of essential equipment and supplies necessary to fight the coronavirus and limit its spread worldwide,” Borrell said.
The EU, he said, would apply humanitarian exceptions to ensure that sanctions currently in place would not hamper any efforts to fight the disease, adding that it “also encourages other jurisdictions to provide the necessary clarifications to ensure that their respective sanctions are no obstacle to the global fight against the pandemic.”The EU, he said, would apply humanitarian exceptions to ensure that sanctions currently in place would not hamper any efforts to fight the disease, adding that it “also encourages other jurisdictions to provide the necessary clarifications to ensure that their respective sanctions are no obstacle to the global fight against the pandemic.”
Borrell’s comments come after the US ignored calls to suspend its sanctions on Venezuela and Iran, and after Cuban officials said the six-decade US embargo of their country blocked a shipment of coronavirus aid from Asia’s richest man, Jack Ma.Borrell’s comments come after the US ignored calls to suspend its sanctions on Venezuela and Iran, and after Cuban officials said the six-decade US embargo of their country blocked a shipment of coronavirus aid from Asia’s richest man, Jack Ma.
Calling for international solidarity, Borrell said:Calling for international solidarity, Borrell said:
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Here are the latest developments:Here are the latest developments:
World Bank Group president David Malpass said the rapidly spreading Covid-19 pandemic was expected to cause a “major global recession” that would likely hit the poorest and most vulnerable countries the hardest.World Bank Group president David Malpass said the rapidly spreading Covid-19 pandemic was expected to cause a “major global recession” that would likely hit the poorest and most vulnerable countries the hardest.
Americans should cover their faces when outside, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending. But the US president Donald Trump has undermined the guidance, saying: “I’m choosing not to do it.” Melania Trump later urged people to take the official advice seriously.Americans should cover their faces when outside, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending. But the US president Donald Trump has undermined the guidance, saying: “I’m choosing not to do it.” Melania Trump later urged people to take the official advice seriously.
The UK has endured its deadliest day so far, with 684 more people dying in UK hospitals. This brings the total number of UK fatalities to 3,605. The country’s Department of Health and Social Care says 173,784 people have been tested; of whom 38,168 were positive.The UK has endured its deadliest day so far, with 684 more people dying in UK hospitals. This brings the total number of UK fatalities to 3,605. The country’s Department of Health and Social Care says 173,784 people have been tested; of whom 38,168 were positive.
Italy has recorded 766 more deaths, but the infection rate has continued to slow. Some 85,388 people are currently infected, with an increase of 2,339 new cases; 138 fewer than Thursday.Italy has recorded 766 more deaths, but the infection rate has continued to slow. Some 85,388 people are currently infected, with an increase of 2,339 new cases; 138 fewer than Thursday.
The Falklands Islands has confirmed its first case. The patient has been hospitalised since 31 March and developed a range of Covid-19 symptoms, tested positive for the virus, and is now in a stable condition.The Falklands Islands has confirmed its first case. The patient has been hospitalised since 31 March and developed a range of Covid-19 symptoms, tested positive for the virus, and is now in a stable condition.
A large-scale public inquiry into the UK response is now inevitable, a former head of the country’s civil service has said.A large-scale public inquiry into the UK response is now inevitable, a former head of the country’s civil service has said.
There are demands for better protection for the UK’s healthcare workers following the deaths of two nurses in their 30s, while another frontline worker quit her job after being forbidden from wearing a face mask.There are demands for better protection for the UK’s healthcare workers following the deaths of two nurses in their 30s, while another frontline worker quit her job after being forbidden from wearing a face mask.
The number of cases detected in Egypt jumped to 985, the country’s health ministry said.The number of cases detected in Egypt jumped to 985, the country’s health ministry said.
Albania reported 27 new cases – its second biggest daily increase – and ordered a third 40-hour lockdown over the weekend.Albania reported 27 new cases – its second biggest daily increase – and ordered a third 40-hour lockdown over the weekend.