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~~Your Friday Briefing~~	Coronavirus in China, Pakistan, Afghanistan: Your Friday Briefing
2020-04-23 19:50:15 UTC	2020-04-23 22:36:28 UTC (about 3 hours later)
Good morning.	Good morning.
We’re covering new coronavirus restrictions in China, Ramadan in Pakistan and Afghanistan’s next war.	We’re covering new coronavirus restrictions in China, Ramadan in Pakistan and Afghanistan’s next war.
As China reopens factories and eases travel restrictions in efforts to recover after the outbreak that shook Wuhan and spread across the country, some northern cities are reporting new cases of coronavirus.	As China reopens factories and eases travel restrictions in efforts to recover after the outbreak that shook Wuhan and spread across the country, some northern cities are reporting new cases of coronavirus.
Fresh clusters in places like Harbin, a northeastern city of 10 million people, reveal how complex getting life back to normal will be — not only in China, but in other countries, where similar flare-ups may become common until a vaccine or other preventive measures are discovered.	Fresh clusters in places like Harbin, a northeastern city of 10 million people, reveal how complex getting life back to normal will be — not only in China, but in other countries, where similar flare-ups may become common until a vaccine or other preventive measures are discovered.
The dozens of new cases are being linked to Chinese citizens returning from Russia and the U.S., according to state media. In response, the authorities imposed limits in some northern regions, such as blocking outsiders from traveling to other neighborhoods and flagging high-risk areas locals should avoid.	The dozens of new cases are being linked to Chinese citizens returning from Russia and the U.S., according to state media. In response, the authorities imposed limits in some northern regions, such as blocking outsiders from traveling to other neighborhoods and flagging high-risk areas locals should avoid.
Related: China said it would donate an additional $30 million to the World Health Organization after President Trump’s order this month to suspend U.S. funding to the agency.	Related: China said it would donate an additional $30 million to the World Health Organization after President Trump’s order this month to suspend U.S. funding to the agency.
Prominent clerics and leaders of religious parties in Pakistan have succeeded in getting the government to exempt mosques from lockdown orders and keep them open during Ramadan, which is expected to begin Friday.	Prominent clerics and leaders of religious parties in Pakistan have succeeded in getting the government to exempt mosques from lockdown orders and keep them open during Ramadan, which is expected to begin Friday.
But the government insisted that worshipers maintain a six-foot distance from one another, bring their own prayer mats and do their ablutions at home.	But the government insisted that worshipers maintain a six-foot distance from one another, bring their own prayer mats and do their ablutions at home.
“We know the coronavirus pandemic is a global health issue, but religious duties cannot be abandoned,” one religious leader said. “Mosques depend largely on the donations collected during Ramadan,” he added.	“We know the coronavirus pandemic is a global health issue, but religious duties cannot be abandoned,” one religious leader said. “Mosques depend largely on the donations collected during Ramadan,” he added.
Still, a group of prominent doctors is urging that mosques be ordered to limit attendance to five worshipers at a time.	Still, a group of prominent doctors is urging that mosques be ordered to limit attendance to five worshipers at a time.
Caseload: Officials say the virus has infected at least 10,100 in Pakistan and killed some 210 people. Experts say the true numbers are probably much higher.	Caseload: Officials say the virus has infected at least 10,100 in Pakistan and killed some 210 people. Experts say the true numbers are probably much higher.
Related: The Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, one of the holiest sites in Islam, will be closed to the public throughout Ramadan to stem the spread of the coronavirus. There will be a daily Facebook broadcast of Ramadan evening prayers as well as traditional Friday prayer.	Related: The Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, one of the holiest sites in Islam, will be closed to the public throughout Ramadan to stem the spread of the coronavirus. There will be a daily Facebook broadcast of Ramadan evening prayers as well as traditional Friday prayer.
Here are the latest updates on the pandemic, as well as updated maps:	Here are the latest updates on the pandemic, as well as updated maps:
A Chinese citizen journalist, Li Zehua, who disappeared in February after documenting the outbreak in Wuhan, said in a YouTube video that he had been released after a period of forced quarantine. He had not spoken publicly since Feb. 26, when he streamed footage of men entering his apartment.	A Chinese citizen journalist, Li Zehua, who disappeared in February after documenting the outbreak in Wuhan, said in a YouTube video that he had been released after a period of forced quarantine. He had not spoken publicly since Feb. 26, when he streamed footage of men entering his apartment.
The pandemic has stilled political protests in places like Hong Kong, Delhi and Beirut, bringing months of marches, rallies and riots to a sudden halt. Now, protest leaders face the question of what happens next.	The pandemic has stilled political protests in places like Hong Kong, Delhi and Beirut, bringing months of marches, rallies and riots to a sudden halt. Now, protest leaders face the question of what happens next.
Another 4.4 million Americans filed new unemployment claims last week, bringing the five-week total to more than 26 million. U.S. stocks were up as investors shrugged off the data.	Another 4.4 million Americans filed new unemployment claims last week, bringing the five-week total to more than 26 million. U.S. stocks were up as investors shrugged off the data.
U.S. lawmakers were set to give final approval on Thursday to a $484 billion package to shore up small businesses and provide additional funding for testing and hospitals.	U.S. lawmakers were set to give final approval on Thursday to a $484 billion package to shore up small businesses and provide additional funding for testing and hospitals.
European Union leaders were holding a teleconference on Thursday to try to bridge differences over a recovery plan to mitigate the crisis from the pandemic.	European Union leaders were holding a teleconference on Thursday to try to bridge differences over a recovery plan to mitigate the crisis from the pandemic.
The Times is providing free access to much of our coronavirus coverage, and our Coronavirus Briefing newsletter — like all of our newsletters — is free. Please consider supporting our journalism with a subscription.	The Times is providing free access to much of our coronavirus coverage, and our Coronavirus Briefing newsletter — like all of our newsletters — is free. Please consider supporting our journalism with a subscription.
For Europeans, the coronavirus crisis exposed two big weaknesses of the United States: erratic leadership that disdains science, and deep structural problems like a dysfunctional health care system and social safety net.	For Europeans, the coronavirus crisis exposed two big weaknesses of the United States: erratic leadership that disdains science, and deep structural problems like a dysfunctional health care system and social safety net.
Around the world, there’s disbelief and sadness at the state of American leadership. “America has not done badly, it has done exceptionally badly,” a Paris-based political scientist said.	Around the world, there’s disbelief and sadness at the state of American leadership. “America has not done badly, it has done exceptionally badly,” a Paris-based political scientist said.
Heiko Maas, the German foreign minister, noted that while China took authoritarian measures to fight the pandemic, the U.S. played down the crisis for a long time.	Heiko Maas, the German foreign minister, noted that while China took authoritarian measures to fight the pandemic, the U.S. played down the crisis for a long time.
“These are two extremes, neither of which can be a model for Europe,” he said.	“These are two extremes, neither of which can be a model for Europe,” he said.
Related: In this interview with our magazine, former secretary of state Madeleine Albright makes the case for U.S. global engagement, not only with other nations like China to confront the pandemic but also with multilateral institutions like the United Nations.	Related: In this interview with our magazine, former secretary of state Madeleine Albright makes the case for U.S. global engagement, not only with other nations like China to confront the pandemic but also with multilateral institutions like the United Nations.
The virus arrived in Afghanistan at a precarious moment. The government is negotiating a peace deal with the Taliban, and American troops are starting to withdraw, even as insurgents continue to attack Afghan forces.	The virus arrived in Afghanistan at a precarious moment. The government is negotiating a peace deal with the Taliban, and American troops are starting to withdraw, even as insurgents continue to attack Afghan forces.
Our photographer takes you to the front lines of Afghanistan’s new war, in the province of Herat, where tens of thousands of Afghans have crossed the border from Iran, home to one of the world’s worst coronavirus outbreaks.	Our photographer takes you to the front lines of Afghanistan’s new war, in the province of Herat, where tens of thousands of Afghans have crossed the border from Iran, home to one of the world’s worst coronavirus outbreaks.
The virus now serves as a test of the Afghan government’s competence without the U.S. as its benefactor.	The virus now serves as a test of the Afghan government’s competence without the U.S. as its benefactor.
South Korea: The mayor of the country’s second-largest city, Busan, resigned after admitting to sexual misconduct, the latest prominent South Korean to fall as the #MeToo movement has rippled though the male-dominated society.	South Korea: The mayor of the country’s second-largest city, Busan, resigned after admitting to sexual misconduct, the latest prominent South Korean to fall as the #MeToo movement has rippled though the male-dominated society.
Syria war crimes: Two former Syrian security officers accused of torturing their detainees went on trial in Germany on charges of crimes against humanity. Activists have described the case as a breakthrough in efforts to hold perpetrators accountable for horrific abuses during Syria’s civil war.	Syria war crimes: Two former Syrian security officers accused of torturing their detainees went on trial in Germany on charges of crimes against humanity. Activists have described the case as a breakthrough in efforts to hold perpetrators accountable for horrific abuses during Syria’s civil war.
Snapshot: Above, the marquee at the historic Alex Theater in Los Angeles. All of Hollywood’s vintage movie palaces have been closed for more than a month — along with cinemas in the rest of the country — with only guesses (June? July? August?) as to when they might flicker back to life.	Snapshot: Above, the marquee at the historic Alex Theater in Los Angeles. All of Hollywood’s vintage movie palaces have been closed for more than a month — along with cinemas in the rest of the country — with only guesses (June? July? August?) as to when they might flicker back to life.
Frog fossils: Scientists have found the first-ever frog fossil from Antarctica, dating from 40 million years ago. The team discovered the specimen on Seymour Island, roughly 700 miles south of Tierra Del Fuego on South America.	Frog fossils: Scientists have found the first-ever frog fossil from Antarctica, dating from 40 million years ago. The team discovered the specimen on Seymour Island, roughly 700 miles south of Tierra Del Fuego on South America.
What we’re reading: Slate’s collection of the voices of people who survived Ebola, SARS, even the 1918 flu. “These remarkable reflections on past pandemics help us begin to see what it will be like to come out the other side of this one,” writes Elizabeth Dias, our national religion correspondent.	What we’re reading: Slate’s collection of the voices of people who survived Ebola, SARS, even the 1918 flu. “These remarkable reflections on past pandemics help us begin to see what it will be like to come out the other side of this one,” writes Elizabeth Dias, our national religion correspondent.
Cook: Namoura, a cake made from semolina flour, is soaked in syrup while it’s still warm. Perfect for iftar dinners during Ramadan.	Cook: Namoura, a cake made from semolina flour, is soaked in syrup while it’s still warm. Perfect for iftar dinners during Ramadan.
Listen: There’s a new Lucinda Williams album, “Good Souls, Better Angels.” And our classical music critic Anthony Tommasini makes the case for the composer Leroy Anderson, “the unrivaled master of the light orchestral miniature.”	Listen: There’s a new Lucinda Williams album, “Good Souls, Better Angels.” And our classical music critic Anthony Tommasini makes the case for the composer Leroy Anderson, “the unrivaled master of the light orchestral miniature.”
Cope: Vanessa Friedman, our fashion editor, says there is a lot to consider as masks become fashion statements, whether consciously or not. Or join us for some guided meditation in nature, virtually. Finally, here’s an exercise brief for older adults.	Cope: Vanessa Friedman, our fashion editor, says there is a lot to consider as masks become fashion statements, whether consciously or not. Or join us for some guided meditation in nature, virtually. Finally, here’s an exercise brief for older adults.
We have more ideas for all kinds of interesting and helpful activities on our At Home page.	We have more ideas for all kinds of interesting and helpful activities on our At Home page.
The National Football League’s games start in August, so it has mostly dodged the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic so far. But its most spectacular off-season event is getting underway now: the N.F.L. draft, when players learn if they’ll get million-dollar contracts.	The National Football League’s games start in August, so it has mostly dodged the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic so far. But its most spectacular off-season event is getting underway now: the N.F.L. draft, when players learn if they’ll get million-dollar contracts.
Last month, the N.F.L. canceled plans to hold its draft at a Las Vegas event with tens of thousands of fans in attendance. Instead, the three-day event will be captured for a television audience only, with league officials on camera from their homes.	Last month, the N.F.L. canceled plans to hold its draft at a Las Vegas event with tens of thousands of fans in attendance. Instead, the three-day event will be captured for a television audience only, with league officials on camera from their homes.