Calls are growing for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to declare a state of emergency, as coronavirus cases continue to rise in Japan. Grace Lee brings us the latest from Tokyo.
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Thursday, April 2, 2020
S. Korea rejects foreigners at border after refusing to self-isolate
South Korea has denied entry to eight foreigners after they refused to comply with the government's new quarantine rules. South Korea has been able to lower locally transmitted cases of Covid-19, but imported cases have been rising.
Bruce Harrison tells us more from Seoul.
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Mumbai coronavirus case in Asia's largest slum
A slum in Mumbai, which is Asia's largest slum, has reported its first coronavirus case, with the infected man reported to have died because of the virus.
There are ongoing concerns about the impact COVID-19 could have in India if it spreads in the country's overcrowded slums.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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There are ongoing concerns about the impact COVID-19 could have in India if it spreads in the country's overcrowded slums.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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President Trump holds off on nationwide stay-at-home order
US President Donald Trump says he is not considering a nationwide stay-at-home order at this time.
This is despite health experts on his task force saying 100 thousand to 240 thousand people could succumb to the coronavirus.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more..
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This is despite health experts on his task force saying 100 thousand to 240 thousand people could succumb to the coronavirus.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more..
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Reports Says China Deliberately Concealed Coronavirus Data
A damning report quoting White House officials claims China deliberately underreported the severity of the coronavirus outbreak, downplaying both the number of infections and deaths in the country.
The officials say that's according to classified US intelligence issued to the White House last week.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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The officials say that's according to classified US intelligence issued to the White House last week.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Indian doctors face a shortage of protective gear
India has exported 90 tons of medical supplies and safety gear to Serbia- a move that's being criticised at a time when the country is experiencing a huge shortage of supplies at home.
India has over 1600 coronavirus cases and the death toll has risen to 38.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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India has over 1600 coronavirus cases and the death toll has risen to 38.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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Cruise ship stricken with Coronavirus heads for Florida
The fate of more than two thousand people on two cruise ships remains uncertain as they head towards the US state of Florida.
Four people have died and nearly 200 have been sick with suspected Covid 19 on one of the ships but so far no country has allowed them to disembark.
Us correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Russia's Vladimir Putin self-isolates
Russian President Vladimir Putin is self-isolating, a day after a doctor he met last week was diagnosed with coronavirus. The Kremlin said there were no concerns about the President's health, but he is being tested daily. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.
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WIMBLEDON, EDINBURGH FESTIVALS CANCELLED
Wimbledon has been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The tennis tournament was due to start in London at the end of June.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Ethiopia postpones elections because of COVID-19
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Ethiopia has postponed parliamentary elections slated for August because of coronavirus. The country's electoral board says it cannot move around the country to ensure all systems are in place for the polls.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Another grim record set in Spain in rate of COVID-19 deaths
Spain has reported another record death toll from the coronavirus, of 864 in just 24 hours.
The total figure has now surpassed 9000, according to the country's health minister.
Lucy Hough has a round-up of the crisis in Europe:
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NY Governor says getting ventilators is like shopping on Ebay
New York's Governor says obtaining ventilators is like shopping on the
online auction site Ebay.
The machines are vital to save the lives of people suffering with Covid-19.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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online auction site Ebay.
The machines are vital to save the lives of people suffering with Covid-19.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Coronavirus: US naval ship docks in Guam, crew quarantined
5,000 US naval personnel are preparing to disembark an aircraft
carrier in the American territory of Guam, after 70 crew members
onboard tested positive for COVID-19.
They'll spend the next 14 days quarantined in hotel rooms on the island.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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carrier in the American territory of Guam, after 70 crew members
onboard tested positive for COVID-19.
They'll spend the next 14 days quarantined in hotel rooms on the island.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Moscow to roll out mass surveillance technology
Moscow city authorities are preparing to roll out mass digital surveillance technology to stop the spread of coronavirus. The Russian capital is currently on lockdown, with only essential trips to buy food or medicine allowed. Lucy Taylor reports.
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UN chief says coronavirus is greatest challenge since WW2
The UN Secretary General has described the coronavirus pandemic as the
greatest global challenge since World War Two.
António Guterres says the international community needs to show more solidarity.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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greatest global challenge since World War Two.
António Guterres says the international community needs to show more solidarity.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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UK SEES BIGGEST RISE IN CORONAVIRUS DEATHS
In the UK, another 563 people have died after contracting coronavirus.
It marks the biggest daily rise in deaths yet.
Holly Hudson has more.
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France working on strategies for how to exit national lockdown
The French government says it's looking into different scenarios for how to relax the coronavirus lockdown measures currently in place across the country.
The strict confinement protocols will be in place for another two weeks at least and ministers are worried about sparking a so-called 'second wave' of cases if measures are dropped all at once.
More than 3,500 people have lost their lives so far in France since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
The strict confinement protocols will be in place for another two weeks at least and ministers are worried about sparking a so-called 'second wave' of cases if measures are dropped all at once.
More than 3,500 people have lost their lives so far in France since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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AUSTRALIA: Five star hotel stays for returning travellers not good enough for some
Australians arriving from overseas are being isolated in four and five star hotel suites for a fortnight, all paid for by taxpayers.
But it's not all beer and skittles for many, with complaints from many.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
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But it's not all beer and skittles for many, with complaints from many.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
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AUSTRALIA: Five star hotel stays for returning travellers not good enough for some
Australians arriving from overseas are being isolated in four and five star hotel suites for a fortnight, all paid for by taxpayers.
But it's not all beer and skittles for many, with complaints from many.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
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But it's not all beer and skittles for many, with complaints from many.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
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UK UNDER PRESSURE OVER TESTING
The UK government's under mounting pressure to test more people - particularly healthworkers - for Covid-19.
It admits it needs to go 'further, faster' on testing but says it is having trouble sourcing enough chemicals and equipment to ramp up numbers.
It's thought as many as a quarter of UK doctors are in self-isolation, but many of those could return to work if they could be tested and were found to be negative.
Dr Osman Dar from the Global Health Programme at Chatham House says it's become harder to source what the government needs.
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