As Spain's daily death toll&nbsp;fell to its second lowest since mid-March on Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged the Spaniards to maintain social distancing saying "the virus&nbsp;has not disappeared."

Spain has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus, and&nbsp;the daily death toll fell down to 179 on Saturday.

The country will be easing the lockdown on Monday. Healthy adults will be allowed to step out of the houses and go for walks. The European country is also planning to reopen churches, theatres, parks and other entertainment venues. However, no more than 10 people will be allowed in a gathering.

This is the Phase 1 of opening up the lockdown for Europe's strictest lockdown. The lockdown is being relaxed only in the regions which have shown significant signs of improvement. These areas will see reopening of museums, gyms and hotels&nbsp;for the first time in nearly two months, but with limited capacity.

However, Pedro has cautioned the people to not forget that the virus is still present amongst them until a vaccine is developed.&nbsp;

"We've managed to retake 99% of the ground lost to the virus," said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in a televised address on Saturday.

The government has made sure the pedestrians have enough space to walk and breathe while maintaining social distancing, by increasing the pedestrian and cyclists lanes.&nbsp;

As the country feared an economic fall, Spain's hotels will be allowed to operate open from Monday for groups of 10 people. This will give the needed boost to Spain's well-to-do tourism industry.

However, none of these rules will be eased down in Madrid and Barcelona. These two cities, that still face the danger of the spread of virus, are still in Phase 0 of lifting the lockdown. The government has assured the residents that the cities will move to Phase 1 as soon as some relief is seen.

Spanish&nbsp;PM has urged the people of Spain to cooperate and exercise caution, so that the country can move to Phase 2 in the next few weeks.

The cumulative death total rose to 26,478 while the number of diagnosed cases rose to 223,578 from 222,857 the day before, the health ministry said.

As Spain's daily death toll fell to its second lowest since mid-March on Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged the Spaniards to maintain social distancing saying "the virus has not disappeared.

As Spain's daily death toll fell to its second lowest since mid-March on Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged the Spaniards to maintain social distancing saying "the virus has not disappeared." Spain has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus, and the daily death toll fell down to 179 on Saturday. The country will be easing the lockdown on Monday. Healthy adults will be allowed to step out of the houses and go for walks. The European country is also planning to reopen churches, theatres, parks and other entertainment venues. However, no more than 10 people will be allowed in a gathering. This is the Phase 1 of opening up the lockdown for Europe's strictest lockdown. The lockdown is being relaxed only in the regions which have shown significant signs of improvement. These areas will see reopening of museums, gyms and hotels for the first time in nearly two months, but with limited capacity. However, Pedro has cautioned the people to not forget that the virus is still present amongst them until a vaccine is developed. "We've managed to retake 99% of the ground lost to the virus," said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in a televised address on Saturday. The government has made sure the pedestrians have enough space to walk and breathe while maintaining social distancing, by increasing the pedestrian and cyclists lanes. As the country feared an economic fall, Spain's hotels will be allowed to operate open from Monday for groups of 10 people. This will give the needed boost to Spain's well-to-do tourism industry. However, none of these rules will be eased down in Madrid and Barcelona. These two cities, that still face the danger of the spread of virus, are still in Phase 0 of lifting the lockdown. The government has assured the residents that the cities will move to Phase 1 as soon as some relief is seen. Spanish PM has urged the people of Spain to cooperate and exercise caution, so that the country can move to Phase 2 in the next few weeks. The cumulative death total rose to 26,478 while the number of diagnosed cases rose to 223,578 from 222,857 the day before, the health ministry said.

Spain to lift lockdown; daily death toll falls down to 179

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Saturday that if provinces move too quickly to reopen their economies, a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic could send Canada "back into confinement this summer."

Trudeau, who represents a Montreal, Quebec parliamentary riding, told reporters in a daily briefing that he is concerned about the virus` spread in that province, the country`s epicenter. He said any reopening should be gradual.

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Although health officials have pointed to a flattening rate of daily cases in many provinces, Trudeau said Canada was "not in the recovery phase yet."

"We are still in the emergency phase ... The vast majority of Canadians will continue to need to be very careful."

Canada`s death toll rose 3.5% to 4,628 from a day earlier, while cases approached 67,000. Nearly 60% of Canada`s deaths have occurred in Quebec, where there are numerous outbreaks in nursing homes.

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Quebec has unveiled plans to restart its economy gradually, but on Thursday pushed back for the second time the date when businesses can reopen in Montreal.

Canada`s high proportion of elderly deaths is a "national tragedy," caused in part by housing up to four per room in nursing homes, said Canada`s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Howard Njoo.

Some of Canada`s biggest individual outbreaks are in Cargill Inc and JBS SA beef plants in Alberta, forcing the companies to reduce production.

The situation has resulted in a glut of cattle but tight beef supplies.

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had urged the U.S. Justice Department to look into allegations that the meatpacking industry broke antitrust law because the price slaughterhouses pay farmers for animals had dropped even as meat prices rose.

Canada will also take a "very close look" to ensure companies are not unduly profiting, Trudeau said.

"We need to make sure no one is profiting in an exaggerated way from this crisis," Trudeau said. "We will take a very careful look to ensure that ... no one is focusing on profit before supporting Canadians."

Trudeau did not give specifics. The independent Competition Bureau reviews such concerns in Canada. 
Coronavirus infections are also multiplying in remote, indigenous communities, raising unique challenges for health officials.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Saturday that if provinces move too quickly to reopen their economies, a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic could send Canada "back into confinement this summer.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Saturday that if provinces move too quickly to reopen their economies, a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic could send Canada "back into confinement this summer." Trudeau, who represents a Montreal, Quebec parliamentary riding, told reporters in a daily briefing that he is concerned about the virus` spread in that province, the country`s epicenter. He said any reopening should be gradual. Also read: Three New York children die from rare inflammatory illness linked to COVID-19 Although health officials have pointed to a flattening rate of daily cases in many provinces, Trudeau said Canada was "not in the recovery phase yet." "We are still in the emergency phase ... The vast majority of Canadians will continue to need to be very careful." Canada`s death toll rose 3.5% to 4,628 from a day earlier, while cases approached 67,000. Nearly 60% of Canada`s deaths have occurred in Quebec, where there are numerous outbreaks in nursing homes. Also read: Outbreaks in Germany, S Korea show life after lockdown isn't what people think Quebec has unveiled plans to restart its economy gradually, but on Thursday pushed back for the second time the date when businesses can reopen in Montreal. Canada`s high proportion of elderly deaths is a "national tragedy," caused in part by housing up to four per room in nursing homes, said Canada`s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Howard Njoo. Some of Canada`s biggest individual outbreaks are in Cargill Inc and JBS SA beef plants in Alberta, forcing the companies to reduce production. The situation has resulted in a glut of cattle but tight beef supplies. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had urged the U.S. Justice Department to look into allegations that the meatpacking industry broke antitrust law because the price slaughterhouses pay farmers for animals had dropped even as meat prices rose. Canada will also take a "very close look" to ensure companies are not unduly profiting, Trudeau said. "We need to make sure no one is profiting in an exaggerated way from this crisis," Trudeau said. "We will take a very careful look to ensure that ... no one is focusing on profit before supporting Canadians." Trudeau did not give specifics. The independent Competition Bureau reviews such concerns in Canada. Coronavirus infections are also multiplying in remote, indigenous communities, raising unique challenges for health officials.

We are still in the emergency phase: Justin Trudeau

Air India's Kuwait flight has&nbsp;landed in Kochi around 11pm on Saturday under Indian government's Vande Bharat mission.&nbsp;

The flight brought back&nbsp;177 Indian nationals and 4 infants who were stranded in Kuwait.

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Vande Bharat and Operation Samudra Setu is India's biggest repatriation operation.&nbsp;Air India and Indian Navy have started flight and naval ships, respectively, to bring back indian nationals who have been stranded abroad due to the global pandemic.

Air India commenced its biggest evacuation operation on Thursday, and will continue for another week.&nbsp;Till now, a total of 67,833 requests have been registered for repatriation.

Another flight from Doha is expected to land in Kochi tonight.

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As a part of 'Operation Samudra Setu', Western Fleet Ships mission deployed in the Indian Ocean Region and INS Jalashwa have also set sail from Maldives and will be bringing back thousands of Indians back to their country.

Air India's Kuwait flight has landed in Kochi around 11pm on Saturday under Indian government's Vande Bharat mission. The flight brought back 177 Indian nationals and 4 infants who were stranded in Kuwait.

Air India's Kuwait flight has landed in Kochi around 11pm on Saturday under Indian government's Vande Bharat mission. The flight brought back 177 Indian nationals and 4 infants who were stranded in Kuwait. Also read: Air India's flight from Dhaka brings back 129 stranded Indians Vande Bharat and Operation Samudra Setu is India's biggest repatriation operation. Air India and Indian Navy have started flight and naval ships, respectively, to bring back indian nationals who have been stranded abroad due to the global pandemic. Air India commenced its biggest evacuation operation on Thursday, and will continue for another week. Till now, a total of 67,833 requests have been registered for repatriation. Another flight from Doha is expected to land in Kochi tonight. Qatar: More than 175 Indians to fly back to Kerala's Kochi from Qatar's Doha today. #VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/GtH76QXmyl — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2020 × As a part of 'Operation Samudra Setu', Western Fleet Ships mission deployed in the Indian Ocean Region and INS Jalashwa have also set sail from Maldives and will be bringing back thousands of Indians back to their country.

Vande Bharat operation: 177 Indians brought back from Kuwait

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a partnership with Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) on Saturday&nbsp;to develop a vaccine for coronavirus.

The vaccine will be developed using the virus strain isolated at the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune.

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The two bodies have started the work on developing the vaccine, with ICMR-NIV providing support to BBIL.

"The strain has been successfully transferred from NIV to Bharat Biotech International Ltd. (BBIL). Work on vaccine development has been initiated between the two partners. ICMR-NIV will provide continuous support to BBIL for vaccine development. ICMR and BBIL will seek fast-track approval to expedite vaccine development, subsequent animal studies and clinical evaluation of the candidate vaccine," stated the press release.

Dr Y K Gupta is chairing the committee for Evaluation of Research Proposals at ICMR. Earlier today he claimed that the data available to to the officials is not enough to perform clinical study on using Ganga water for treatment of coronavirus.

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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a partnership with Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) on Saturday to develop a vaccine for coronavirus.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a partnership with Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) on Saturday to develop a vaccine for coronavirus. The vaccine will be developed using the virus strain isolated at the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune. Also read: Total COVID-19 cases in India cross 56,000-mark; 16539 patients cured The two bodies have started the work on developing the vaccine, with ICMR-NIV providing support to BBIL. "The strain has been successfully transferred from NIV to Bharat Biotech International Ltd. (BBIL). Work on vaccine development has been initiated between the two partners. ICMR-NIV will provide continuous support to BBIL for vaccine development. ICMR and BBIL will seek fast-track approval to expedite vaccine development, subsequent animal studies and clinical evaluation of the candidate vaccine," stated the press release. Dr Y K Gupta is chairing the committee for Evaluation of Research Proposals at ICMR. Earlier today he claimed that the data available to to the officials is not enough to perform clinical study on using Ganga water for treatment of coronavirus. (With inputs from ANI)

ICMR partners with BBIL to develop indigenous COVID-19 vaccine

While some states are recovering from coronavirus pandemic, other states in red zones have been seeing an increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases.

Maharashtra has been one of the worst-hit states by coronavirus in India. Around 1,165 new cases have been reported in the state in the past 24 hours, taking the total toll to&nbsp;20,228. The death toll rose to 779 after&nbsp;48 deaths were reported today.

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According to Maharashtra Health Department, 12,864 cases and 489 deaths have been reported in Mumbai so far. Mumbai, now, has a total of 2,646 containment zones.&nbsp;

Mumbai's Dharavi has been the epicentre of Maharashtra. In the past 24 hours, 25 new positive cases have been reported by the&nbsp;Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).&nbsp;One death was reported in&nbsp;Dharavi today, which has increased the death toll to 27 and 833 total positive cases. However, 222 patients were discharged today.

Maharashtra's Chief Minister has, meanwhile, rubbished the rumours of deploying army in the Mumbai streets.

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Gujarat, which has the second-most cases in India, reported&nbsp;394 new positive cases, taking the total number to 7,797, including 2091 cured/discharged and 472 deaths.

Delhi reported 224 new positive cases. The total number of cases stands at 6,542 including 2,020 recovered patients&nbsp;and 68 deaths.

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Tamil Nadu, which has been struggling to contain the spread of virus, reported 526 new cases and four deaths. The total number of positive cases are now 6,535 and 44 total deaths.

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Chennai has been the epicentre of Tamil Nadu and reported 526 new cases, taking the total toll to 3,330.

West Bengal reported 108 new cases in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1,786. Punjab recorded 31 new positive cases, with the total cases reaching to 1,762.

India, now, has more than 59,000 coronavirus cases, out of which almost 17,800 patients have been treated/discharged&nbsp;and almost 2,000 have lost their lives to the deadly virus.

While some states are recovering from coronavirus pandemic, other states in red zones have been seeing an increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases. Maharashtra has been one of the worst-hit states by coronavirus in India.

While some states are recovering from coronavirus pandemic, other states in red zones have been seeing an increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases. Maharashtra has been one of the worst-hit states by coronavirus in India. Around 1,165 new cases have been reported in the state in the past 24 hours, taking the total toll to 20,228. The death toll rose to 779 after 48 deaths were reported today. Also read: 16 migrant workers mowed down by goods train in Maharashtra's Aurangabad; PM Modi expresses anguish According to Maharashtra Health Department, 12,864 cases and 489 deaths have been reported in Mumbai so far. Mumbai, now, has a total of 2,646 containment zones. Mumbai's Dharavi has been the epicentre of Maharashtra. In the past 24 hours, 25 new positive cases have been reported by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). One death was reported in Dharavi today, which has increased the death toll to 27 and 833 total positive cases. However, 222 patients were discharged today. Maharashtra's Chief Minister has, meanwhile, rubbished the rumours of deploying army in the Mumbai streets. Also read: 3320 more COVID-19 cases and 95 deaths in last 24 hours: Health ministry Gujarat, which has the second-most cases in India, reported 394 new positive cases, taking the total number to 7,797, including 2091 cured/discharged and 472 deaths. Delhi reported 224 new positive cases. The total number of cases stands at 6,542 including 2,020 recovered patients and 68 deaths. 224 fresh cases of #COVID19 were reported in Delhi between 4 PM yesterday & 12 midnight. Total number of cases stands at 6542 including 2020 recoveries & 68 deaths. There are 4454 active cases: Delhi Health Department pic.twitter.com/O9VkGTNBBC — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2020 × Tamil Nadu, which has been struggling to contain the spread of virus, reported 526 new cases and four deaths. The total number of positive cases are now 6,535 and 44 total deaths. 526 new cases of #Coronavirus & 4 deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu today, taking total number of cases to 6535 & death toll to 44. Of total cases, 1867 cases are linked to Koyambedu market. Number of active cases stands at 4,664 in the state: Tamil Nadu Health Department pic.twitter.com/AtX5DMJ4jD — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2020 × Chennai has been the epicentre of Tamil Nadu and reported 526 new cases, taking the total toll to 3,330. West Bengal reported 108 new cases in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1,786. Punjab recorded 31 new positive cases, with the total cases reaching to 1,762. India, now, has more than 59,000 coronavirus cases, out of which almost 17,800 patients have been treated/discharged and almost 2,000 have lost their lives to the deadly virus.

COVID 19: Maharashtra crosses 20,000 mark; Delhi records 224 new cases

As a part of Indian government's biggest repatriation operation, Indian Navy has launched&nbsp;Operation "Samudra Setu"(Sea Bridge). The Navy will be&nbsp;bringing back thousands of stranded Indians from&nbsp;Maldives.

Western Fleet Ships mission deployed in the Indian Ocean Region has set sail on Saturday evening, and joined&nbsp;joined INS Jalashwa.&nbsp;INS Jalashwa set sail from Maldives on Friday bring with more than 700 passengers onboard.&nbsp;

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"This operation is being carried out in close coordination with ministries of defence, external affairs, home affairs, health and various other agencies of the government of India and state governments," the Navy said in a statement.

This is Indian Navy's first big-scale repatriation operation during the pandemic.

As the officials gear up to welcome the stranded Indians back home, a top police officer assured that all arrangements were in place in the Kerala to accommodate and transport&nbsp;the returnees. All passengers will have to go through thermal scanning upon arrival on the port. They will laos be asked to sign a self-declaration form before disembarking the vessel.

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The repatriated Indians&nbsp;comprise&nbsp;over 400 Keralites, around 180 people are from Tamil Nadu and the rest hail from Karnataka, Goa,&nbsp;Andhra Pradesh, Assam,&nbsp;Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, among other states.

The ship is expected to arrive at the Cruise Terminal of the Cochin Port Trust on Sunday between 9.30-10 am.

Upon returning, Keralities will be transported by KSRTC buses in small groups.&nbsp;The people from other states will be quarantined in&nbsp;Ernakulam for 14 days.

As a part of Indian government's biggest repatriation operation, Indian Navy has launched Operation "Samudra Setu"(Sea Bridge). The Navy will be bringing back thousands of stranded Indians from Maldives.

As a part of Indian government's biggest repatriation operation, Indian Navy has launched Operation "Samudra Setu"(Sea Bridge). The Navy will be bringing back thousands of stranded Indians from Maldives. Western Fleet Ships mission deployed in the Indian Ocean Region has set sail on Saturday evening, and joined joined INS Jalashwa. INS Jalashwa set sail from Maldives on Friday bring with more than 700 passengers onboard. Also read: India fixes $40 per head for repatriation by sea from Male to Kochi Operation #SamudraSetu: Western Fleet Ships mission deployed in the Indian Ocean Region joined INS Jalashwa, on her passage back to Kochi in Kerala from the Maldives. INS Jalashwa is bringing back 698 Indians from the Maldives. pic.twitter.com/NL5GAUWV5z — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2020 × "This operation is being carried out in close coordination with ministries of defence, external affairs, home affairs, health and various other agencies of the government of India and state governments," the Navy said in a statement. This is Indian Navy's first big-scale repatriation operation during the pandemic. As the officials gear up to welcome the stranded Indians back home, a top police officer assured that all arrangements were in place in the Kerala to accommodate and transport the returnees. All passengers will have to go through thermal scanning upon arrival on the port. They will laos be asked to sign a self-declaration form before disembarking the vessel. Also read: Air India's flight from Dhaka brings back 129 stranded Indians The repatriated Indians comprise over 400 Keralites, around 180 people are from Tamil Nadu and the rest hail from Karnataka, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, among other states. The ship is expected to arrive at the Cruise Terminal of the Cochin Port Trust on Sunday between 9.30-10 am. Upon returning, Keralities will be transported by KSRTC buses in small groups. The people from other states will be quarantined in Ernakulam for 14 days.

Operation Samudra Setu: Second naval ship sets sails for India

More than 1,000 people queued up on Saturday to get free food parcels in Geneva, underscoring the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the working poor and undocumented immigrants even in wealthy Switzerland.

The line of people stretched for more than 1 km (half a mile) outside an ice rink where volunteers were handing out around 1,500 parcels to people who started queuing as early as 5 a.m.

"At the end of the month, my pockets are empty. We have to pay the bills, the insurance, everything," said Ingrid Berala, a Geneva resident from Nicaragua who works part-time. "This is great, because there is food for a week, a week of relief...I don`t know for next week."

In a nation of nearly 8.6 million, 660,000 people in Switzerland were poor in 2018, charity Caritas says, particularly single parents and those with a low level of education unable to find work after losing a job.

More than 1.1 million people were at risk of poverty, which means they have less than 60% of the median income, which was 6,538 Swiss francs ($6,736) for a full-time job in 2018.

Swiss bank UBS has calculated&nbsp;that Geneva is the second-most expensive global city for a family of three to live in, behind only Zurich. While average incomes are also high, that helps little for people struggling to make ends meet.

"I think a lot people are aware of this, but it is different to see this with your own eyes," said Silvana Matromatteo, head of the aid group Geneva Solidarity Caravan.

"We had people in tears who said `It is not possible that it is happening in my country`. But it is here and maybe the COVID-19 brought everything out and this is good, because we will be able to take measures to support all these workers, because they are workers above all."

Patrick Wieland, chief of mission for the Doctors Without Borders group, said a survey last week showed just over half the food recipients interviewed were undocumented, while others had attained legal status, were Swiss or were seeking asylum.

Just over 3% had been tested positive for COVID-19, three times the overall rate in Geneva, which he attributed to poor and overcrowded housing.

"In Geneva, one of the richest cities in the world, there have always been people living precariously, especially all the people who work as housekeepers, in agriculture, on construction sites or in hotels, and they found themselves overnight without a job because of COVID-19," he said.

One illegal immigrant who called himself Fernando said he lost his restaurant job during the crisis and had no pay.

"I`m very grateful to receive this help and if the situation changes for me, I am committing to do the same thing that they are doing for me," he said.

More than 1,000 people queued up on Saturday to get free food parcels in Geneva, underscoring the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the working poor and undocumented immigrants even in wealthy Switzerland.

More than 1,000 people queued up on Saturday to get free food parcels in Geneva, underscoring the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the working poor and undocumented immigrants even in wealthy Switzerland. The line of people stretched for more than 1 km (half a mile) outside an ice rink where volunteers were handing out around 1,500 parcels to people who started queuing as early as 5 a.m. "At the end of the month, my pockets are empty. We have to pay the bills, the insurance, everything," said Ingrid Berala, a Geneva resident from Nicaragua who works part-time. "This is great, because there is food for a week, a week of relief...I don`t know for next week." In a nation of nearly 8.6 million, 660,000 people in Switzerland were poor in 2018, charity Caritas says, particularly single parents and those with a low level of education unable to find work after losing a job. More than 1.1 million people were at risk of poverty, which means they have less than 60% of the median income, which was 6,538 Swiss francs ($6,736) for a full-time job in 2018. Swiss bank UBS has calculated that Geneva is the second-most expensive global city for a family of three to live in, behind only Zurich. While average incomes are also high, that helps little for people struggling to make ends meet. "I think a lot people are aware of this, but it is different to see this with your own eyes," said Silvana Matromatteo, head of the aid group Geneva Solidarity Caravan. "We had people in tears who said `It is not possible that it is happening in my country`. But it is here and maybe the COVID-19 brought everything out and this is good, because we will be able to take measures to support all these workers, because they are workers above all." Patrick Wieland, chief of mission for the Doctors Without Borders group, said a survey last week showed just over half the food recipients interviewed were undocumented, while others had attained legal status, were Swiss or were seeking asylum. Just over 3% had been tested positive for COVID-19, three times the overall rate in Geneva, which he attributed to poor and overcrowded housing. "In Geneva, one of the richest cities in the world, there have always been people living precariously, especially all the people who work as housekeepers, in agriculture, on construction sites or in hotels, and they found themselves overnight without a job because of COVID-19," he said. One illegal immigrant who called himself Fernando said he lost his restaurant job during the crisis and had no pay. "I`m very grateful to receive this help and if the situation changes for me, I am committing to do the same thing that they are doing for me," he said.

More than 1,000 queue for food in rich Geneva amid virus shutdown

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For the second consecutive day, hundreds of migrant workers clashed with the in Gujarat police. Group of migrant workers have been protesting against the lockdown, and demand that the authorities make arrangements to send them&nbsp;to their hometown.

More than 500 workers hurled stones at the police trying to enforce the lockdown rules. The clash, that took place in Surat on Saturday, comes after a similar protest was staged in Ahmedabad on Friday.

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Protesters took to the streets in the city of Surat on Saturday, a day after residents in Ahmedabad clashed with paramilitary forces.

More than 500 workers employed in industries in the Hazira belt, staged a protest demanding that the authorities send them back to their hometowns. The protestors are mainly from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Police had to use teargas to disperse the crowd.&nbsp;Nearly 60 migrant workers were arrested on the charges of&nbsp;unlawful assembly and rioting. The police is working on identifying the rest of the people who were involved in organising the protest.

“We told them that a large number of workers have [already] been sent to their home states by the government, and similar arrangements would be made for them too,” Inspector H.R. Brahmbhatt, based at Ichhapore police station, told a media organisation.

However, the protestors allegedly did not listen to the police and pelted stones at the police.

This is not the first time Gujarat has seen protests from migrant workers during this lockdown. Earlier in the week, almost 1,000 migrant workers staged a protest in the village of Vareli.

The violence comes as the number of reported coronavirus cases in India climbed to 59,662, with 1,981 deaths.

For the second consecutive day, hundreds of migrant workers clashed with the in Gujarat police. Group of migrant workers have been protesting against the lockdown, and demand that the authorities make arrangements to send them to their hometown.

For the second consecutive day, hundreds of migrant workers clashed with the in Gujarat police. Group of migrant workers have been protesting against the lockdown, and demand that the authorities make arrangements to send them to their hometown. More than 500 workers hurled stones at the police trying to enforce the lockdown rules. The clash, that took place in Surat on Saturday, comes after a similar protest was staged in Ahmedabad on Friday. Also read: COVID-19: Maharashtra crosses 18,000 mark; 1,362 new cases reported Protesters took to the streets in the city of Surat on Saturday, a day after residents in Ahmedabad clashed with paramilitary forces. More than 500 workers employed in industries in the Hazira belt, staged a protest demanding that the authorities send them back to their hometowns. The protestors are mainly from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Police had to use teargas to disperse the crowd. Nearly 60 migrant workers were arrested on the charges of unlawful assembly and rioting. The police is working on identifying the rest of the people who were involved in organising the protest. “We told them that a large number of workers have [already] been sent to their home states by the government, and similar arrangements would be made for them too,” Inspector H.R. Brahmbhatt, based at Ichhapore police station, told a media organisation. However, the protestors allegedly did not listen to the police and pelted stones at the police. This is not the first time Gujarat has seen protests from migrant workers during this lockdown. Earlier in the week, almost 1,000 migrant workers staged a protest in the village of Vareli. The violence comes as the number of reported coronavirus cases in India climbed to 59,662, with 1,981 deaths.

Migrant workers protest against lockdown in Gujarat; 60 arrested

Uttar Pradesh Congress has launched a chat portal 'UP Mitra' to help migrant workers and common man in the coronavirus crisis.

UP Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu said people can go to the chat portal and mention their problems. "Through this chat portal, problems of common people will be listed and the UPCC will help them as much as possible," Lallu told ANI.

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He said a list of the problems will be sent to the chief minister so that the government also provides help. He said people of the state stranded in various states in the crisis need help.

The Congress leader said the state unit will publicize the chat portal link - https://tinyurl.com/UPmitra - through social media, messages and other communication channels so that problems of people are known and they can be helped.

Lallu said that the UPCC has launched many programmes to reach to people and help them including Highway Task Force, `Congress ke Sipahi`, district-wise helpline and corona fighter group.

The group includes senior leaders and and is monitored by party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

The state unit also started community kitchens in 17 districts including Ghaziabad, Hapur, Kanpur, Allahabad, Lakhimpur Kheri and Lucknow.

"Our district committees are providing ration to the needy people all over the state. Help is being provided to workers who are stranded outside the state. Besides the relief work, we are also raising issues with state government. Our incharge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the state unit have written several letters regarding problems of farmers and migrant workers," he added.

Lallu said that the bigger problem relates to migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh stranded in states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab and Karnataka.

"We are in touch with state authorities to make arrangements for the return of migrant worker but UP Government is not showing interest," Lallu alleged.

The portal has been developed free of cost by ValueFirst.&nbsp;

Uttar Pradesh Congress has launched a chat portal 'UP Mitra' to help migrant workers and common man in the coronavirus crisis. UP Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu said people can go to the chat portal and mention their problems.

Uttar Pradesh Congress has launched a chat portal 'UP Mitra' to help migrant workers and common man in the coronavirus crisis. UP Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu said people can go to the chat portal and mention their problems. "Through this chat portal, problems of common people will be listed and the UPCC will help them as much as possible," Lallu told ANI. Also read: 500 migrant workers protest in Gujarat; 60 arrested He said a list of the problems will be sent to the chief minister so that the government also provides help. He said people of the state stranded in various states in the crisis need help. The Congress leader said the state unit will publicize the chat portal link - https://tinyurl.com/UPmitra - through social media, messages and other communication channels so that problems of people are known and they can be helped. Lallu said that the UPCC has launched many programmes to reach to people and help them including Highway Task Force, `Congress ke Sipahi`, district-wise helpline and corona fighter group. The group includes senior leaders and and is monitored by party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The state unit also started community kitchens in 17 districts including Ghaziabad, Hapur, Kanpur, Allahabad, Lakhimpur Kheri and Lucknow. "Our district committees are providing ration to the needy people all over the state. Help is being provided to workers who are stranded outside the state. Besides the relief work, we are also raising issues with state government. Our incharge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the state unit have written several letters regarding problems of farmers and migrant workers," he added. Lallu said that the bigger problem relates to migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh stranded in states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab and Karnataka. "We are in touch with state authorities to make arrangements for the return of migrant worker but UP Government is not showing interest," Lallu alleged. The portal has been developed free of cost by ValueFirst.

UP Congress launches chat portal to reach out to people, migrant workers

Tamil Nadu has been one of the worst-hit states by coronavirus. With a daily rise of almost 600 coronavirus cases, the state has not been able to come out of red zone.&nbsp;

The state government has, however, has decided to open essential shops from 6am-7pm from May 11, and the standalone and neighbourhood shops will be permitted to operate from 10am-6pm (excluding Chennai where the time will be 10:30am-6pm). The tea shops will also be permitted for takeaway from 6am-7pm.

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Since the lockdown began, the state examinations for class X were paused till further notice. While the students have been confused whether or not the examinations will take place, state Education Minister K Sengottaiyan on Saturday said&nbsp;the exams will take place once the lockdown is lifted.

The final decision is still pending. The decision will be taken in a high-level education committee and health officials. The Education Minister had visited Savakkatupalayam village near Gobichettipalayam, where he distributed welfare schemes to 450 handloom weavers.

He assured that all precautions of social distancing will be kept in mind while the exams are conducted, and the students will be seated in a line.

No decision has been made on re-opening of schools for a new academic year; the decision will be taken only after the lockdown is lifted and the state is recognized as green zone.

The Education Ministry is also appointing almost 2,000 mathematics teachers&nbsp;to provide online training to students. This will also be done for accountancy students.

Tamil Nadu has been one of the worst-hit states by coronavirus. With a daily rise of almost 600 coronavirus cases, the state has not been able to come out of red zone.

Tamil Nadu has been one of the worst-hit states by coronavirus. With a daily rise of almost 600 coronavirus cases, the state has not been able to come out of red zone. The state government has, however, has decided to open essential shops from 6am-7pm from May 11, and the standalone and neighbourhood shops will be permitted to operate from 10am-6pm (excluding Chennai where the time will be 10:30am-6pm). The tea shops will also be permitted for takeaway from 6am-7pm. Also read: Tamil Nadu records 600 new cases; Madras High Court orders closure of all liquor shops Since the lockdown began, the state examinations for class X were paused till further notice. While the students have been confused whether or not the examinations will take place, state Education Minister K Sengottaiyan on Saturday said the exams will take place once the lockdown is lifted. The final decision is still pending. The decision will be taken in a high-level education committee and health officials. The Education Minister had visited Savakkatupalayam village near Gobichettipalayam, where he distributed welfare schemes to 450 handloom weavers. He assured that all precautions of social distancing will be kept in mind while the exams are conducted, and the students will be seated in a line. No decision has been made on re-opening of schools for a new academic year; the decision will be taken only after the lockdown is lifted and the state is recognized as green zone. The Education Ministry is also appointing almost 2,000 mathematics teachers to provide online training to students. This will also be done for accountancy students.

Tamil Nadu standalone and essential shops to open from May 11

Facebook has announced that it will be allowing all its employees to work from home till the end of this year.

The decision has ben taken after considering the safety and wellbeing of its employees and their family members. The social media giant has also decided to keep its offices shut till July first week.

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The announcement was made keeping in mind the guidelines and rules laid out by the government and the health experts.

Facebook employees have been working from home since the nationwide lockdown was initiated in march. All physical company events, which required presence of more than 50 people, have also been cancelled atleast till June 2021.

The company has also clarified that it would continue to pay hourly employees who may not be able to work because of reduced staffing, office closures, or if they are sick.

Microsoft, too, has allowed its employees to take the option of work from home till October 02. Google India is expected to follow the examples of its opponents, and offer the same option to Google employees.

(With inputs from ANI)

Facebook has announced that it will be allowing all its employees to work from home till the end of this year. The decision has ben taken after considering the safety and wellbeing of its employees and their family members.

Facebook has announced that it will be allowing all its employees to work from home till the end of this year. The decision has ben taken after considering the safety and wellbeing of its employees and their family members. The social media giant has also decided to keep its offices shut till July first week. Also read: Trump admin working to temporarily ban work-based visas, like H-1B: Report The announcement was made keeping in mind the guidelines and rules laid out by the government and the health experts. Facebook employees have been working from home since the nationwide lockdown was initiated in march. All physical company events, which required presence of more than 50 people, have also been cancelled atleast till June 2021. The company has also clarified that it would continue to pay hourly employees who may not be able to work because of reduced staffing, office closures, or if they are sick. Microsoft, too, has allowed its employees to take the option of work from home till October 02. Google India is expected to follow the examples of its opponents, and offer the same option to Google employees. (With inputs from ANI)

Facebook and Microsoft allows employees to work from home till end of year

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