UGANDA MASS COVID TESTING

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Uganda has begun a mass testing initiative targetting transport workers following a surge in the number of truck drivers testing positive for Covid-19.

Authorities say the screening, which is taking place at borders and along transit routes, will help them make an informed decision on how to lift the lockdown.

Uganda has so far recorded 79 cases and zero deaths from the novel coronavirus.

Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala.

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US economy shrinks 4.8% in Q1

The U.S. economy shrank by 4.8% in the first quarter, the largest
contraction since the global financial crisis a decade ago.

However, the Gross Domestic Product reading for the second quarter is
predicted to be even worse.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump orders meat packing factories to stay open

President Donald Trump has ordered US meat packing plants to stay open
to protect the country's food supply.

It's thought thousands of workers in the industry have contracted Covid-19.

Sarah Walton reports

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Asian Development Bank loans India $1.5 billion to fight COVID 19

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The Asian Development Bank is providing India 1.5 billion dollars in loans, to help fight COVID 19.

The money will be used primarily for disease containment and prevention.

Ishan Garg has more from Delhi.

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RAAB FACES STARMER AT PMQs AFTER JOHNSON ANNOUNCES BABY

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The UK is on track to have one of the highest death rates from the coronavirus in Europe according to the leader of the opposition party Labour. 

Sir Keir Starmer quizzed the foreign secretary over the government's response at Prime Minister's Questions, after Boris Johnson and his fiancee announced the birth of their baby. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancée Carrie Symonds announce birth of baby boy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (55) and his fiancée Carrie Symonds (32) have announced the birth of a "healthy baby boy."

 

Both mother and baby are "doing very well" following the birth at a London hospital on Wednesday morning. 

 

Benji Hyer brings us the latest from London. 

 

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AUSTRALIA: PM looks to ease Coronavirus restrictions

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the nation is looking towards eased coronavirus restrictions as the COVIDSAFE app is downloaded almost 3 million times.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Germany infection rate increases following lockdown relaxation

Germany's COVID-19 infection has rises following steps to loosen its lockdown measures.

Authorities say the rate of infection is now close to the limit of target levels. 

Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent. 

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Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passes away

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has died aged 53 following a battle with cancer.

He was known for his roles internationally in films including Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Chinese Scientists: Virus Not Going Away

It's news nobody wanted to hear - Chinese scientists say it's unlikely the coronavirus will ever disappear and will probably keep coming back, much like the flu.

They also say it's an epidemic that's likely to stay with humans for a long time.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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UK TESTING ELIGIBILITY EXPANDS

Coronavirus testing in the UK is available to millions more people from today (Wednesday).

The government has widened the eligibility for tests to include all care home residents and staff, anyone over 65, and people who can't work from home.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock had pledged to hit 100 000 daily tests by the end of the month, but the latest number in a 24 hour period was just over 43 000.

Reporter Rachel Venables says it's a big shift in who can get a test.

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Russia extends non-working period

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an extension to the 'non-working period' during which Russians are expected to stay home over the May holidays. President Putin said the country hadn't yet reached the peak of the epidemic. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Seoul official laments 'fake news' reports on Kim Jong-un's health

A top South Korean official is lamenting what he calls 'fake news' in regards to media reports over Kim Jong-un's health. Kim has not appeared in North Korean state media since April 11th, leading to speculation he's dying or dead.

South Korea maintains nothing unusual is going on in the North.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Chinese Scientists: Virus Not Going Away

It's news nobody wanted to hear - Chinese scientists say it's unlikely the coronavirus will ever disappear and will probably keep coming back, much like the flu.

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Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Hilary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden

Hilary Clinton has become the latest high profile democrat to endorse Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's nominee in the 2020 Presidential race against Donald Trump.

She made the announcement at an online town hall with the former vice president.

From Washington, our correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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France sets out plans to ease lockdown on May 11

France will begin to ease its coronavirus lockdown from May 11 after MPs voted through the government's plan on Tuesday.

The proposals that will see primary schools re-open and nearly all shops but anyone using public transport will have to wear a face mask.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Mixed close on Wall Street as investors fear early reopening

The U.S. markets closed the day in the red on Tuesday as investors
digest the decision from some states to begin to reopen.

Wall Street has been buoyed in recent days by states including Georgia
and Ohio to begin to opening parts of the economy but public health
experts have dampened some of that sentiment.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Covid-19: U.S. cases top 1 million

The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the United States has
surpassed one million.

America accounts for about a third of the three million cases
worldwide according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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BA TO CUT UP TO 12 000 JOBS

British Airways will cut up to 12 000 jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Parent company IAG says it needs to restructure because of a collapse in demand.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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SA Express Airline provisionally liquidated

While the future of South African Airways remains uncertain, the smaller state-owned enterprise, SA Express, which is also in Business Rescue, has not been able to secure the funding it needed to avoid provisional liquidation. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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