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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Special TV show helps raise millions for charity in UK

British celebrities and TV stars have helped raise almost £30m ($37m) for charity in a special three-hour programme called 'The Big Night In'. 

 

Two charities -- Comic Relief and Children in Need -- joined forces for the first time, with the UK government promising to double the total raised. 

 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

 

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UN appeals for $316 to Support COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda

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The United Nations has launched an appeal of $316m to support Uganda in managing the coronavirus pandemic.

The appeal comes as Uganda struggles to scale up COVID-19 testing to high risk groups like the cargo drivers that continue to cross into the country.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Moscow to roll out testing to all doctors, nurses and hospital patients

Authorities in Moscow say all doctors, nurses and patients in hospitals will be tested for Coronavirus, as Russia continues to become one of the world's fastest growing outbreaks. The country has carried out more than 2 million tests, but as Dan Ashby reports, cases are still surging.

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President Buhari urges Muslims to avoid gatherings during Ramadan 2020

Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Muslims in the country and across the world ahead of the Ramadan season, urging citizens to avoid gatherings and any form of socializing that comes with the islamic tradition.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja

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Half of Europe's COVID-19 deaths have occurred in care homes

Data collected from five European countries suggests over half of deaths from COVID-19 have occurred in care homes. 

Research by a team led by the London School of Economics suggests 9,500 care home residents died from coronavirus in Italy alone. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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India sees big surge in COVID19 cases as lockdown nears end

India now has over 23,000 coronavirus cases- with the number doubling in less than a week.

It's been over one month since the nation went into a complete lockdown and experts say the fact that the shutdown has failed to bring the spread of the virus under control is worrying.

Neha Poonia has more.

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UK TESTING CAPACITY RAMPS UP

The UK is ramping up its coronavirus testing so that from today (Friday) millions of key workers can be tested if they have symptoms.

It's part of the Health Secretary Matt Hancock's attempts to hit 100 000 tests a day by the end of the month.

The British government has been criticised for its slow start compared to some other countries in terms of testing.

But it says testing will form a key part of being able to ease lockdown measures, when that is considered possible.

Rachel Venables reports.

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New Balance Wins Copycat Case in China

American sports wear firm New Balance has won a lawsuit filed against a Chinese company over its logo.

It's a case some experts say shows China is honouring intellectual property rights under the phase one trade deal signed with the US in January.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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House approves $484bn funding for Small Businesses, Hospitals and Testing

The House has passed a $484 billion dollar stimulus package which will provide funds for small businesses hospitals and testing infrastructure.

It means the total amount of government aid is now almost 3 trillion dollars.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details.

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EU leaders agree aid package for member states but more detail to be finalised by May 6th

EU leaders met for a critical video summit on Thursday to discuss how to fund a the bloc's economic recovery from COVID-19, with deep divisions between countries in the north and south.

The finance ministers' package agreed two weeks ago included €240 billion in loans from the European Stability Mechanism for countries to fund their health care systems.

EU leaders are now looking ahead to the long-term budget to rescue economies crippled by the pandemic, with the Commission due to produce proposals for how it will be funded by May 6th. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.

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