Covid-19: Cases near 3 million

[Editors: please check latest total]
The total number of cases worldwide of Covid-19 is nearly 3 million
with the United States accounting for almost a third of the number.

Total deaths have now topped 200,000.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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New York economic reopening could start after May 15

New York's governor has announced that parts of the state economy
could begin to reopen after May 15th.

But as the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak, Andrew Cuomo
warns that any plans for New York will be based on public health
indicators.

William Denselow reports.

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Indian government mulls a $39 billion relief package for MSMEs

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The Indian government is considering a 39 billion dollar relief package for medium and small companies.

Authorities hope that it will help kick start the country's economy, which is shut under the current nationwide lockdown.

Ishan Garg has more on this from New Delhi.

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UK AT "MOMENT OF MAXIMUM RISK" SAYS BORIS JOHNSON

Boris Johnson says the UK is "at the moment of maximum risk" in the fight against coronavirus. 

Speaking outside Downing Street for the first time since recovering from his own case of Covid-19, the Prime Minister urged Britons not to lose patience with the lockdown as the country is "beginning to turn the tide." 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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India's Supreme Court to hear petitions on the migrants' crisis

India's Supreme Court will hear a petition on Monday regarding the mass exodus of migrant workers from cities during the COVID-19 outbreak.

When the country came under lockdown, millions of migrant workers found themselves suddenly out of work and gathered in huge numbers to go back home.

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AUSTRALIA: Neighbours back in production despite social distancing

Australian Television soapie Neighbours has returned to production following its lockdown during the last month.
The company behind the filming says they'll be doing some clever editing to the Ramsey Street based program as the follow social distancing rules.
Arthur Stevens is in Neighbours country, Melbourne.

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Russia overtakes China's coronavirus figures

More than 87,000 people in Russia have been diagnosed with coronavirus, overtaking China's official figures on the outbreak. Russian authorities say more than three million tests have been carried out. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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Italy unveils lockdown exit strategy with lowest death toll since mid-March

Spain, Italy and France have recorded their lowest daily death toll in over a month. 

Italian authorities said on Sunday that 260 people had died of COVID-19- the lowest daily increase since March 14th. 

It comes as some European countries take steps to loosen their lockdowns. 

Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent in Brussels: 

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BORIS JOHNSON BACK AT WORK

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back at work after a period recuperating following treatment in intensive care for coronavirus.

Downing Street says he did not carry out official government work while away from Number 10.

But as the Prime Minister returns to full-time duties, he's facing growing calls from some of his own MPs to signal how the UK will ease its lockdown.

Former Boris Johnson staffer Will Walden says it's good to have him back.

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N. Korean state media, Seoul contradict reports on Kim's health

For roughly a week now, rumors have circulated that leader Kim Jong-un has serious health concerns and he may even be dead. But North Korean state media is printing stories that suggest Kim may not be in such a dire state. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Japan likely to extend state of emergency

Japan may extend its state of emergency. That's according to the country's national broadcaster NHK, which reported that government officials increasingly share the opinion that it will be difficult to fully lift the state of emergency in early May, as scheduled. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.

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Social distancing in US to continue through summer says Dr Birx

The White House's coronavirus task force co-ordinator Dr Deborah Birx says social distancing is expected to continue through the summer.

She made the comment in an interview on NBC's Meet the Press.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Tanzanian government assures protection to Medical Practitioners

The Tanzanian Ministry of Health says it is doing all it can to ensure that medical practitioners taking care of patients infected by the coronavirus are protected while carrying out their duties.

Isaac Lukando - Dar es Salaam

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Tanzanians urged to use masks that meet specifications

Tanzania's Deputy Health Minister, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile has urged Tanzanians to wear face masks that meet the required specifications as well as properly using them to protect themselves against Covid-19 infections.

Isaac Lukando has more from Dar es Salaam.

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New initiative to improve Africa testing capacity

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Africa has launched a new initiative to increase COVID-19 testing.

It hopes to test at least 10 million Africans, who would not otherwise have received tests, in the next six months.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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U.S. markets brace for GDP data: lookahead

Traders on Wall Street are turning their attention to the release of
Wednesday's U.S. gross domestic product data.

These figurers are seen as a snapshot into how the coronavirus is
impacting the country's economy.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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1 in 5 New Yorkers may have contracted Covid-19: Study

Preliminary results from an antibody study suggests one in five New
Yorkers may have contracted Covid-19.

3,000 people were tested at random across the state and data suggests
more people have been infected than previously known.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK KEY WORKERS GET TESTING

A new UK government website to order COVID-19 testing kits has closed - just hours after opening.

It's designed for key workers to order tests for themselves or a member of their household.

But demand for the tests was quickly exceeded.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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EU Chief negotiator lambasts UK following second round of Brexit talks

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has criticised the UK for failing to seriously engage with the post-Brexit trade negotiations and refusing to extend the transition period.

Speaking at a press conference in Brussels following the conclusion of the second round of negotiations, Mr Barnier said there had been 'disappointing progress.' 

He said there had been no progress on the contentious issue of fishing rights which the EU says must form part of the future agreement. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Doctors slam Trump's advice to use disinfectants to treat Covid-19

Health officials have strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's
advice that people use disinfectants and UV light to treat Covid-19.

The producer of Lysol and Dettol says "under no circumstance" should
its cleaning products be ingested.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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