The United Nations children’s agency Unicef said hundreds of thousands were at risk as lockdowns across South Asia halted immunisation drives and parents refrained from taking their children to doctors to be inoculated.

“While the Covid-19 virus does not appear to make many children seriously ill, the health of hundreds of thousands of children could be impacted by this disruption of regular immunisation services,” said Jean Gough, director of Unicef’s South Asia office.

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“This is a very serious threat. Early action is key.” Bangladesh and Nepal have halted their measles and rubella campaigns while Pakistan and Afghanistan have suspended their polio drives since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Unicef noted that “sporadic” outbreaks of preventable diseases that can be cured with vaccines, including the measles and diphtheria, have emerged in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal.

Vaccine stocks were also running low in some countries in the region thanks to lockdowns and travel bans which have disrupted supply chains.

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“Unicef strongly recommends that, where immunisation campaigns are suspended, governments begin rigorous planning now to intensify immunisation activities once the Covid-19 pandemic is under control,” the agency said in a statement.

It added that as long as health workers take hygiene precautions, there was no reason for vaccinations not to continue.

The agency estimated that 4.5 million of South Asia’s children had already missed out on routine immunisations, even before the coronavirus pandemic struck.

The United Nations children’s agency Unicef said hundreds of thousands were at risk as lockdowns across South Asia halted immunisation drives and parents refrained from taking their children to doctors to be inoculated.

The United Nations children’s agency Unicef said hundreds of thousands were at risk as lockdowns across South Asia halted immunisation drives and parents refrained from taking their children to doctors to be inoculated. “While the Covid-19 virus does not appear to make many children seriously ill, the health of hundreds of thousands of children could be impacted by this disruption of regular immunisation services,” said Jean Gough, director of Unicef’s South Asia office. Also read: US considering coronavirus checks on international flights: Trump “This is a very serious threat. Early action is key.” Bangladesh and Nepal have halted their measles and rubella campaigns while Pakistan and Afghanistan have suspended their polio drives since the Covid-19 pandemic. Unicef noted that “sporadic” outbreaks of preventable diseases that can be cured with vaccines, including the measles and diphtheria, have emerged in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. Vaccine stocks were also running low in some countries in the region thanks to lockdowns and travel bans which have disrupted supply chains. Also read: COVID-19 outbreak: Is Mumbai turning into India's New York City? “Unicef strongly recommends that, where immunisation campaigns are suspended, governments begin rigorous planning now to intensify immunisation activities once the Covid-19 pandemic is under control,” the agency said in a statement. It added that as long as health workers take hygiene precautions, there was no reason for vaccinations not to continue. The agency estimated that 4.5 million of South Asia’s children had already missed out on routine immunisations, even before the coronavirus pandemic struck.

South Asia may face new health crisis as children miss vaccinations: UN

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has recently announced the unearthing of five limestone sarcophagi and four coffins containing human mummies.&nbsp;

The wooden coffins were found inside a burial shaft stretching nine meters below ground.&nbsp;

The shaft was found in Sacred Animal Necropolis in Saqqara, which is an ancient burial ground, 20 miles south of Cairo. It is the same area where the oldest pyramid, Step Pyramid, is located.

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Some other small artifacts, including 365 faience ushabti figurines and some inscribed with hieroglyphics, were also found in the shaft.

The announcement was made through a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/videos/2554142418186206/">facebook video</a> of the Ministry's official facebook page.&nbsp;

A small wooden obelisk about 40 centimeters tall was also found in the shaft. It was painted with scenes featuring the Egyptian goddesses Isis, associated with rebirth, the death goddess Nephthys, and the god Horus.

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While majority artifacts were removed from the shaft for restoration purposes, the sarcophagi and wooden coffins are being restored inside the shaft, says the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

On April 24, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities also announced the uncovering of a mummy that dates back to Egypt's 17th dynasty, circa 1550 BCE.

Archaeologists have also discovered red leather sandals and a pair of leather balls tied to each other with thread. Also buried nearby were two mummified cats,&nbsp;another smaller coffin with a wooden ushabti inside.

The officials assured that all members of the team are maintaining proper social distance and are following all the precautions of coronavirus.

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has recently announced the unearthing of five limestone sarcophagi and four coffins containing human mummies. The wooden coffins were found inside a burial shaft stretching nine meters below ground.

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has recently announced the unearthing of five limestone sarcophagi and four coffins containing human mummies. The wooden coffins were found inside a burial shaft stretching nine meters below ground. The shaft was found in Sacred Animal Necropolis in Saqqara, which is an ancient burial ground, 20 miles south of Cairo. It is the same area where the oldest pyramid, Step Pyramid, is located. Also read: La Liga to begin with individual training as government to ease lockdown Some other small artifacts, including 365 faience ushabti figurines and some inscribed with hieroglyphics, were also found in the shaft. The announcement was made through a facebook video of the Ministry's official facebook page. A small wooden obelisk about 40 centimeters tall was also found in the shaft. It was painted with scenes featuring the Egyptian goddesses Isis, associated with rebirth, the death goddess Nephthys, and the god Horus. Also read: US considering coronavirus checks on international flights: Trump While majority artifacts were removed from the shaft for restoration purposes, the sarcophagi and wooden coffins are being restored inside the shaft, says the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. On April 24, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities also announced the uncovering of a mummy that dates back to Egypt's 17th dynasty, circa 1550 BCE. Archaeologists have also discovered red leather sandals and a pair of leather balls tied to each other with thread. Also buried nearby were two mummified cats, another smaller coffin with a wooden ushabti inside. The officials assured that all members of the team are maintaining proper social distance and are following all the precautions of coronavirus.

Mummies found in a burial shaft in Egypt

The United States on Tuesday recorded its one-millionth coronavirus case as countries including Spain, Russia and Nigeria took tentative steps back towards normal life by preparing to reopen some businesses.

Excitement over partial easing of the lockdowns affecting more than half of humanity has been tempered by fear of new outbreaks and growing evidence of the economic devastation wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The US -- where millions of jobs have gone -- reached another grim milestone as it registered 58,351 deaths, a larger loss of life than recorded by the US military in the Vietnam War.

The overall US case load rose to 1,011,877 in a public health disaster that could threaten President Donald Trump's re-election chances.

But some countries have reported falling infection numbers, and governments have begun to chart their way out of the shutdowns.

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France said Tuesday that shops, markets and selected schools could reopen next month, with face masks required on public transport and work-from-home orders staying in place for several more weeks.

Prime Minister Edouard Phillipe admitted even a gradual return to normal life was "risky."

Spain said restrictions would be slowly lifted over the next two months, while Italians will be able to exercise outdoors and visit relatives from next week -- but only if they wear masks and refrain from hugs and handshakes.

Italy, Spain and France have been the worst affected countries in Europe, with each reporting more than 23,000 deaths.

In Russia, President Vladimir Putin warned that the peak of coronavirus infections still lay ahead, saying "the situation remains very difficult."

But he nonetheless said lockdown measures could be eased from next month.

Data on infection rates has shown mixed results in Germany, which is being closely watched after allowing some shops to reopen last week.

"We all need to take care that we don't end up with more infections," said Lothar Wieler, president of the Robert Koch Institute for disease control.

'The cries of the people'

Experts have warned of a second wave of contagion if restrictions are lifted too hastily, and the World Health Organization has said reinfection may be possible even among recovered patients.

In Nigeria's largest city Lagos, bus driver Taju Olonade told AFP a decision to ease the lockdown showed that authorities had finally listened "to the cries of the people."

"For almost one month I have not earned a penny," he said. "I hope life will soon return to normal."

The new coronavirus has killed at least 214,451 people since the outbreak first emerged in China in December, according to a tally compiled by AFP at 1900 GMT on Tuesday.

More than three million cases have been registered in 193 countries and territories, although the official tally is widely thought to lag far behind the actual figures.

The United States, which on Tuesday recorded a further 2,207 deaths in 24 hours, has seen by far the highest number of fatalities.

Trump has increasingly sought to blame China, but China pushed back fiercely on Tuesday, accusing US politicians of "barefaced lies."

"They have only one objective: shirk their responsibility for their own poor epidemic prevention and control measures," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told reporters.

Beijing and Washington have clashed repeatedly over the outbreak.

It seems to be under control in China with no new deaths reported for 13 straight days and the death toll standing at 4,633 -- although much doubt has been cast on whether the numbers are accurate.

 
Shattered economies

Anger at the global economic paralysis has intensified in recent weeks, and anti-government protesters took to the streets in Lebanon on Tuesday in defiance of a lockdown.

"I came down to raise my voice against hunger, poverty and rising prices," Khaled, 41, told AFP, saying he had lost his job selling motorcycle parts and could no longer support his three children.

In the latest sign of big business woes, British Airways is set to slash up to 12,000 jobs, its parent company said. The carrier, which has approximately 45,000 employees, has already furloughed nearly 23,000 staff.

Despite other European countries moving towards reopening schools and shops, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was too early for the UK to follow suit.

That was in contrast to New Zealand, where people enjoyed fast food and coffee shop treats for the first time in five weeks after the country lifted its strict lockdown.

"We see the difference in other countries and I don't envy them, that's for sure," said Wellington resident Cheryl Robertson, who planned to celebrate her newfound freedom with a curry.

In Australia, hundreds of surfers and swimmers rushed back to the waves at Bondi Beach in Sydney, five weeks after police closed the area because of large crowds flouting social distancing rules.

"I've been excited for like a week," Diane Delaurens told AFP, dripping after an early-morning surf.

However, there is not yet a vaccine for the disease and Britain issued a warning of coronavirus-related syndrome emerging in children -- including abdominal pain and inflammation around the heart.

"What I would also stress is that it is rare. Although it is very significant for those children who do get it, the number of cases is small," said Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

In Tokyo, organizers said that the postponed 2020 Olympics will have to be canceled next year if the pandemic isn't brought under control.

In Latin America, Brazil emerged as a new hotspot with 5,000 deaths so far -- more than China's -- while nine inmates were killed when rioting broke out at a prison in Lima, Peru after two inmates died from COVID-19.

The United States on Tuesday recorded its one-millionth coronavirus case as countries including Spain, Russia and Nigeria took tentative steps back towards normal life by preparing to reopen some businesses.

The United States on Tuesday recorded its one-millionth coronavirus case as countries including Spain, Russia and Nigeria took tentative steps back towards normal life by preparing to reopen some businesses. Excitement over partial easing of the lockdowns affecting more than half of humanity has been tempered by fear of new outbreaks and growing evidence of the economic devastation wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also read: Irrfan Khan dies at the age of 54 The US -- where millions of jobs have gone -- reached another grim milestone as it registered 58,351 deaths, a larger loss of life than recorded by the US military in the Vietnam War. The overall US case load rose to 1,011,877 in a public health disaster that could threaten President Donald Trump's re-election chances. But some countries have reported falling infection numbers, and governments have begun to chart their way out of the shutdowns. Also read: '184 countries going through hell': Trump blames China for coronavirus spread France said Tuesday that shops, markets and selected schools could reopen next month, with face masks required on public transport and work-from-home orders staying in place for several more weeks. Prime Minister Edouard Phillipe admitted even a gradual return to normal life was "risky." Spain said restrictions would be slowly lifted over the next two months, while Italians will be able to exercise outdoors and visit relatives from next week -- but only if they wear masks and refrain from hugs and handshakes. Italy, Spain and France have been the worst affected countries in Europe, with each reporting more than 23,000 deaths. In Russia, President Vladimir Putin warned that the peak of coronavirus infections still lay ahead, saying "the situation remains very difficult." But he nonetheless said lockdown measures could be eased from next month. Data on infection rates has shown mixed results in Germany, which is being closely watched after allowing some shops to reopen last week. "We all need to take care that we don't end up with more infections," said Lothar Wieler, president of the Robert Koch Institute for disease control. 'The cries of the people' Experts have warned of a second wave of contagion if restrictions are lifted too hastily, and the World Health Organization has said reinfection may be possible even among recovered patients. In Nigeria's largest city Lagos, bus driver Taju Olonade told AFP a decision to ease the lockdown showed that authorities had finally listened "to the cries of the people." "For almost one month I have not earned a penny," he said. "I hope life will soon return to normal." The new coronavirus has killed at least 214,451 people since the outbreak first emerged in China in December, according to a tally compiled by AFP at 1900 GMT on Tuesday. More than three million cases have been registered in 193 countries and territories, although the official tally is widely thought to lag far behind the actual figures. The United States, which on Tuesday recorded a further 2,207 deaths in 24 hours, has seen by far the highest number of fatalities. Trump has increasingly sought to blame China, but China pushed back fiercely on Tuesday, accusing US politicians of "barefaced lies." "They have only one objective: shirk their responsibility for their own poor epidemic prevention and control measures," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told reporters. Beijing and Washington have clashed repeatedly over the outbreak. It seems to be under control in China with no new deaths reported for 13 straight days and the death toll standing at 4,633 -- although much doubt has been cast on whether the numbers are accurate. Shattered economies Anger at the global economic paralysis has intensified in recent weeks, and anti-government protesters took to the streets in Lebanon on Tuesday in defiance of a lockdown. "I came down to raise my voice against hunger, poverty and rising prices," Khaled, 41, told AFP, saying he had lost his job selling motorcycle parts and could no longer support his three children. In the latest sign of big business woes, British Airways is set to slash up to 12,000 jobs, its parent company said. The carrier, which has approximately 45,000 employees, has already furloughed nearly 23,000 staff. Despite other European countries moving towards reopening schools and shops, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was too early for the UK to follow suit. That was in contrast to New Zealand, where people enjoyed fast food and coffee shop treats for the first time in five weeks after the country lifted its strict lockdown. "We see the difference in other countries and I don't envy them, that's for sure," said Wellington resident Cheryl Robertson, who planned to celebrate her newfound freedom with a curry. In Australia, hundreds of surfers and swimmers rushed back to the waves at Bondi Beach in Sydney, five weeks after police closed the area because of large crowds flouting social distancing rules. "I've been excited for like a week," Diane Delaurens told AFP, dripping after an early-morning surf. However, there is not yet a vaccine for the disease and Britain issued a warning of coronavirus-related syndrome emerging in children -- including abdominal pain and inflammation around the heart. "What I would also stress is that it is rare. Although it is very significant for those children who do get it, the number of cases is small," said Health Secretary Matt Hancock. In Tokyo, organizers said that the postponed 2020 Olympics will have to be canceled next year if the pandemic isn't brought under control. In Latin America, Brazil emerged as a new hotspot with 5,000 deaths so far -- more than China's -- while nine inmates were killed when rioting broke out at a prison in Lima, Peru after two inmates died from COVID-19.

US registers its one-millionth positive case; Europe heading towards to "normal"

To contain biomedical waste, a Gujarat-based company has developed reusable Personal protective equipment (PPE) kits amid the coronavirus outbreak.

"Wearing these suits, doctors will be 100 per cent safe as it operates with positive air pressure. The air quality in the suits is also measured online. This PPE suit has its own decontamination process. As this is not disposable, so no biomedical waste will be generated," said Managing Director of Sure Safety (India) Ltd, N Dand while speaking to ANI.

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"We provide COVID-19 safety equipment to Government for India, Government of Gujarat and Indian Defence," he added.

This comes after reports came from several states that health workers at the hospitals do not have PPE while treating the COVID-19 patients.

To contain biomedical waste, a Gujarat-based company has developed reusable Personal protective equipment (PPE) kits amid the coronavirus outbreak. "Wearing these suits, doctors will be 100 per cent safe as it operates with positive air pressure.

To contain biomedical waste, a Gujarat-based company has developed reusable Personal protective equipment (PPE) kits amid the coronavirus outbreak. "Wearing these suits, doctors will be 100 per cent safe as it operates with positive air pressure. The air quality in the suits is also measured online. This PPE suit has its own decontamination process. As this is not disposable, so no biomedical waste will be generated," said Managing Director of Sure Safety (India) Ltd, N Dand while speaking to ANI. Also read: With 1,990 new cases, India witnesses highest COVID-19 cases in 24-hour period "We provide COVID-19 safety equipment to Government for India, Government of Gujarat and Indian Defence," he added. This comes after reports came from several states that health workers at the hospitals do not have PPE while treating the COVID-19 patients.

Gujarat-based company develops reusable PPE kits

Despite budgetary challenges in view of coronavirus outbreak, the Indian Armed Forces are capable of undertaking any operational task assigned to them, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat said on Sunday.

"Whatever budget has been given to us, we must spend it pragmatically avoiding any wasteful expenditure. We don't see any major drop in our operational preparedness as far as the three services are concerned," the CDS told ANI in an exclusive interview.

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General Rawat said COVID-19 has taught us a lesson to be self-reliant."COVID-19 has taught us a lesson that time has come to be self-reliant. In times of crisis, nations will have to live by themselves. In fact, a country like India, when we are looking at becoming a regional power, we will have to support other nations and not be dependent on others," the CDS said.

Stressing that it becomes very important for the country to start addressing the issue of in-house manufacturing, the CDS said: "That is why it becomes very important that we start addressing the issue of in-house manufacturing through Make in India and make sure that whatever we are importing, gradually we should start depending on Make in India. If we start depending on Make in India, we will also reduce our ab initio holdings.

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"Pointing out as to how the health industry in the country has come forward during these challenging times, the CDS said: "The scientists and other agencies involved in medical research have come up with innovative ideas to produce medical equipment in the country which we were so far importing to help us tide over COVID-19 has been amazing."

"There is a very major lesson for us. We have been importing our weapons and ammunition from abroad but I think if we can give this challenge to our industry, academia and research and development organisation. I think if we can start manufacturing our own weapon, ammunition in the country, we may not have to be dependent on imports," he said.

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The CDS said he was quite sure that the defence manufacturing in the country can also move at the same pace provided "we have faith in our industry and research organisations".

"We are able to do their handholding and are able to move forward.

"General Rawat said gradually we have to start looking that most of the major components are made in India.

"I am also happy to inform that we are making our own guns, we are making our own air defence systems and small arms. You will be happy to know that the Air Chief has now placed a demand for 83 Light Combat Aircraft to be produced by the HAL. We do know that they have a lot of import content in them but gradually we have to start looking at how to ensure that most of the major components are made in India," he said.

Despite budgetary challenges in view of coronavirus outbreak, the Indian Armed Forces are capable of undertaking any operational task assigned to them, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat said on Sunday.

Despite budgetary challenges in view of coronavirus outbreak, the Indian Armed Forces are capable of undertaking any operational task assigned to them, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat said on Sunday. "Whatever budget has been given to us, we must spend it pragmatically avoiding any wasteful expenditure. We don't see any major drop in our operational preparedness as far as the three services are concerned," the CDS told ANI in an exclusive interview. Also read: Nicotine to help fight coronavirus? French authorities limit sale of product General Rawat said COVID-19 has taught us a lesson to be self-reliant."COVID-19 has taught us a lesson that time has come to be self-reliant. In times of crisis, nations will have to live by themselves. In fact, a country like India, when we are looking at becoming a regional power, we will have to support other nations and not be dependent on others," the CDS said. Stressing that it becomes very important for the country to start addressing the issue of in-house manufacturing, the CDS said: "That is why it becomes very important that we start addressing the issue of in-house manufacturing through Make in India and make sure that whatever we are importing, gradually we should start depending on Make in India. If we start depending on Make in India, we will also reduce our ab initio holdings. Also read: Coronavirus pandemic God's wrath for obscenity, nudity: Pak cleric "Pointing out as to how the health industry in the country has come forward during these challenging times, the CDS said: "The scientists and other agencies involved in medical research have come up with innovative ideas to produce medical equipment in the country which we were so far importing to help us tide over COVID-19 has been amazing." "There is a very major lesson for us. We have been importing our weapons and ammunition from abroad but I think if we can give this challenge to our industry, academia and research and development organisation. I think if we can start manufacturing our own weapon, ammunition in the country, we may not have to be dependent on imports," he said. Also read: EXCLUSIVE- We will get a million PPEs from Singapore: Indian envoy The CDS said he was quite sure that the defence manufacturing in the country can also move at the same pace provided "we have faith in our industry and research organisations". "We are able to do their handholding and are able to move forward. "General Rawat said gradually we have to start looking that most of the major components are made in India. "I am also happy to inform that we are making our own guns, we are making our own air defence systems and small arms. You will be happy to know that the Air Chief has now placed a demand for 83 Light Combat Aircraft to be produced by the HAL. We do know that they have a lot of import content in them but gradually we have to start looking at how to ensure that most of the major components are made in India," he said.

Armed Forces capable of undertaking any operational task assigned to them: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

US President Donald Trump always knows how to stay in news. Few days ago, he faced a lot of criticism for&nbsp;suggesting that COVID-19 patients might be injected with disinfectant. While he backtracked on his statement saying he was being sarcastic, he has yet again made the news with another tweet.

POTUS, on Saturday, missed a White House briefing stating it is 'not worth the time and effort'. Once again concentrating on the issue of fake news, in his&nbsp;tweet he mentioned that the 'Lamestream Media' only asks hostile questions and refuses to report the truth.

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He took the decision of missing the White House briefing after he faced a lot of criticism for suggesting coronavirus patients can be treated by shining ultraviolet light inside their bodies, or with injecting them with household disinfectant.

"Then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks (the virus) out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning? Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs," he said.

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Later, in a press conference on Thursday, Trump&nbsp;said he was being "sarcastic" and did not mean it. That press briefing was cut short to 19 minutes and no questions were accepted from the media.

The next day, on Saturday, he tweeted about not attending press briefing. The tweet did not garner a lot of positive replies, as people feel that he is running away from answering valid questions of Americans and media.&nbsp;

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United States of America is one of the worst-hit countries by coronavirus&nbsp;with over 956,000 confirmed positive cases, and a death toll of 53,928.&nbsp;

Even with high death tolls, some southern states like Georgia decided to ignore warnings from top medical experts and opened businesses on Friday. People were later seen flocking to beaches.

US President Donald Trump always knows how to stay in news. Few days ago, he faced a lot of criticism for suggesting that COVID-19 patients might be injected with disinfectant.

US President Donald Trump always knows how to stay in news. Few days ago, he faced a lot of criticism for suggesting that COVID-19 patients might be injected with disinfectant. While he backtracked on his statement saying he was being sarcastic, he has yet again made the news with another tweet. POTUS, on Saturday, missed a White House briefing stating it is 'not worth the time and effort'. Once again concentrating on the issue of fake news, in his tweet he mentioned that the 'Lamestream Media' only asks hostile questions and refuses to report the truth. What is the purpose of having White House News Conferences when the Lamestream Media asks nothing but hostile questions, & then refuses to report the truth or facts accurately. They get record ratings, & the American people get nothing but Fake News. Not worth the time & effort! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 25, 2020 × Also read: Coronavirus: US witnesses nearly 2,500 deaths in last 24 hours; toll over 53,000 He took the decision of missing the White House briefing after he faced a lot of criticism for suggesting coronavirus patients can be treated by shining ultraviolet light inside their bodies, or with injecting them with household disinfectant. "Then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks (the virus) out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning? Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs," he said. Also read: New York City to provide 5,00,000 free halal meals during Ramzan Later, in a press conference on Thursday, Trump said he was being "sarcastic" and did not mean it. That press briefing was cut short to 19 minutes and no questions were accepted from the media. The next day, on Saturday, he tweeted about not attending press briefing. The tweet did not garner a lot of positive replies, as people feel that he is running away from answering valid questions of Americans and media. You consider the softest softball a hostile question. eg: “What do you say to Americans who are scared?” pic.twitter.com/Q4ggUjronw — Helen Kennedy (@HelenKennedy) April 25, 2020 × United States of America is one of the worst-hit countries by coronavirus with over 956,000 confirmed positive cases, and a death toll of 53,928. Even with high death tolls, some southern states like Georgia decided to ignore warnings from top medical experts and opened businesses on Friday. People were later seen flocking to beaches.

Not worth the time: US President Donald Trump says about media briefings after backtracking on his controversial comment

As India is battling against COVID-19, RSS chief Mohan Bhagawat made a public address on the issue "current scenario and our role" at 5 pm on Sunday (today).

On Twitter, the RSS informed that Bhagwat will speak on "current scenario and our role" and all are invited to participate in an online event.

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"All of you along with your family and well-wishers are invited to participate in this online event," the RSS said."Today, 26 April at 5pm, Pujya Sarsanghchalak of RSS, Dr Mohan ji Bhagawat will make a public address. Large numbers of TV Channels are broadcasting it live. It will also be available live at @RSSorg nhttp://Facebook.com/rssorg and http://YouTube.com/RSSOrg," Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted.

Kiren Rijiju addresses the party only twice a year — once on Vijaydashmi to&nbsp;set the agenda&nbsp;and in the first week of June on the conclusion of the annual training session of the RSS for its workers.

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In his address today, he said "It is not right to blame the entire community for the acts of a few done due to fear or anger."

Talking about the recent events in the country, he said, "Two sanyasees were killed in Maharashtra. Should that happen? what should police do? We must think upon it," stated &nbsp;Mr. Bhagwat.

"We all are sad because of their deaths. We will follow the program given by VHP to pay tributes to them," he added.

As India is battling against COVID-19, RSS chief Mohan Bhagawat made a public address on the issue "current scenario and our role" at 5 pm on Sunday (today). On Twitter, the RSS informed that Bhagwat will speak on "current scenario and our role" and all are invited to participate in an online event.

As India is battling against COVID-19, RSS chief Mohan Bhagawat made a public address on the issue "current scenario and our role" at 5 pm on Sunday (today). On Twitter, the RSS informed that Bhagwat will speak on "current scenario and our role" and all are invited to participate in an online event. Also read: Amid complaints of faulty kits by several nations, China confiscates 89 million face masks "All of you along with your family and well-wishers are invited to participate in this online event," the RSS said."Today, 26 April at 5pm, Pujya Sarsanghchalak of RSS, Dr Mohan ji Bhagawat will make a public address. Large numbers of TV Channels are broadcasting it live. It will also be available live at @RSSorg nhttp://Facebook.com/rssorg and http://YouTube.com/RSSOrg," Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted. Kiren Rijiju addresses the party only twice a year — once on Vijaydashmi to set the agenda and in the first week of June on the conclusion of the annual training session of the RSS for its workers. Also read: India briefed EU on methodology followed in combating spread of COVID-19: India's envoy to EU Gaitri Issar Kumar In his address today, he said "It is not right to blame the entire community for the acts of a few done due to fear or anger." Talking about the recent events in the country, he said, "Two sanyasees were killed in Maharashtra. Should that happen? what should police do? We must think upon it," stated Mr. Bhagwat. "We all are sad because of their deaths. We will follow the program given by VHP to pay tributes to them," he added.

RSS is active during lockdown, its work has taken shape of relief activities: Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat

As many as 2,189 cases were lodged and 10,062 people have been arrested so far, for the breach of lockdown norms in Uttarakhand.

"Out of the total, 39 cases were registered and 391 people were arrested on Sunday," Police said.

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Meanwhile, under the MV Act, challans have been issued against 25,033 vehicles, 5,296 vehicles have been seized and fines amounting to Rs 1.24 crores have been levied.The national lockdown, which was slated to end on April 14, has been extended till May 3 in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

According to data released by&nbsp;the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, two new positive coronavirus cases have been reported on Sunday, which brings the total number of cases to 50, out of which 26 patients have recovered and there have been no deaths. In the state, Dehradun tops the list of most number of cases with 24 positive cases.&nbsp;

As many as 2,189 cases were lodged and 10,062 people have been arrested so far, for the breach of lockdown norms in Uttarakhand. "Out of the total, 39 cases were registered and 391 people were arrested on Sunday," Police said.

As many as 2,189 cases were lodged and 10,062 people have been arrested so far, for the breach of lockdown norms in Uttarakhand. "Out of the total, 39 cases were registered and 391 people were arrested on Sunday," Police said. Also read: Amid complaints of faulty kits by several nations, China confiscates 89 million face masks Meanwhile, under the MV Act, challans have been issued against 25,033 vehicles, 5,296 vehicles have been seized and fines amounting to Rs 1.24 crores have been levied.The national lockdown, which was slated to end on April 14, has been extended till May 3 in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus. According to data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, two new positive coronavirus cases have been reported on Sunday, which brings the total number of cases to 50, out of which 26 patients have recovered and there have been no deaths. In the state, Dehradun tops the list of most number of cases with 24 positive cases.

Uttarakhand police arrest nearly 10,000 people for violating lockdown

Thanks to subsidies under socialist former President Hugo Chavez and his successor and protege, Nicolas Maduro, gasoline sold by state oil company PDVSA - which has a legal monopoly on fuel sales - is essentially free in Venezuela.

Motorists offer pump workers tips of snacks or a few hundred bolivares - under 10 U.S. cents - instead of payment.

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But the country’s 1.3 million barrel-per-day refining network has all but collapsed, and U.S. sanctions aimed at ousting Maduro have complicated fuel imports, prompting Venezuelans to either wait hours outside gas stations, or turn to the pricey black market.

Octavio Salom, 53, said he and fellow kidney patients in the eastern city of Puerto Ordaz bought 20 liters of gasoline at $2 per liter for the nurses that provide their dialysis treatment to take a taxi to the clinic.

“They told us that if we could not secure transport, they could not give us dialysis,” Salom said.

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In the western city of Maracaibo, black market dealers are offering to deliver 20 liters of gasoline for $50, according to a Reuters witness. In some areas, Venezuelans have reported paying up to $4 per liter.

That was above pump prices in Hong Kong, which surveys show has the world's most expensive gasoline. Unleaded gasoline at Royal Dutch Shell stations in the city sold for $2.15 per liter as of Thursday, the company's website here showed.

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“Now we need to do sketchy deals to be able to get what is ours, gasoline,” said Maria Ines Urdaneta, a university professor in Maracaibo who always keeps a full tank in case her asthmatic son has an attack.

“As a single mother, I need to go negotiate with some guy who bleeds my wallet dry of dollars just to get gasoline.”

Venezuela’s spike comes as pump prices elsewhere are plunging due to falling demand amid the coronavirus outbreak. In the United States, prices averaged $0.48 per liter ($1.81 per gallon) in the week ended April 20, according to the Energy Information Administration.

PDVSA did not respond to a request for comment.

Venezuela’s government is seeking to repair refineries, and this week received refining material from Iran.

Thanks to subsidies under socialist former President Hugo Chavez and his successor and protege, Nicolas Maduro, gasoline sold by state oil company PDVSA - which has a legal monopoly on fuel sales - is essentially free in Venezuela.

Thanks to subsidies under socialist former President Hugo Chavez and his successor and protege, Nicolas Maduro, gasoline sold by state oil company PDVSA - which has a legal monopoly on fuel sales - is essentially free in Venezuela. Motorists offer pump workers tips of snacks or a few hundred bolivares - under 10 U.S. cents - instead of payment. Also read: South Korea to provide face masks to foreign veterans of 1950-53 Korean War But the country’s 1.3 million barrel-per-day refining network has all but collapsed, and U.S. sanctions aimed at ousting Maduro have complicated fuel imports, prompting Venezuelans to either wait hours outside gas stations, or turn to the pricey black market. Octavio Salom, 53, said he and fellow kidney patients in the eastern city of Puerto Ordaz bought 20 liters of gasoline at $2 per liter for the nurses that provide their dialysis treatment to take a taxi to the clinic. “They told us that if we could not secure transport, they could not give us dialysis,” Salom said. Also read: Bangladesh garment factories reopen, defying virus lockdown In the western city of Maracaibo, black market dealers are offering to deliver 20 liters of gasoline for $50, according to a Reuters witness. In some areas, Venezuelans have reported paying up to $4 per liter. That was above pump prices in Hong Kong, which surveys show has the world's most expensive gasoline. Unleaded gasoline at Royal Dutch Shell stations in the city sold for $2.15 per liter as of Thursday, the company's website here showed. Also read: India briefed EU on methodology followed in combating spread of COVID-19: India's envoy to EU Gaitri Issar Kumar “Now we need to do sketchy deals to be able to get what is ours, gasoline,” said Maria Ines Urdaneta, a university professor in Maracaibo who always keeps a full tank in case her asthmatic son has an attack. “As a single mother, I need to go negotiate with some guy who bleeds my wallet dry of dollars just to get gasoline.” Venezuela’s spike comes as pump prices elsewhere are plunging due to falling demand amid the coronavirus outbreak. In the United States, prices averaged $0.48 per liter ($1.81 per gallon) in the week ended April 20, according to the Energy Information Administration. PDVSA did not respond to a request for comment. Venezuela’s government is seeking to repair refineries, and this week received refining material from Iran.

Venezuela's gasoline goes from world's cheapest to steepest as fuel shortages bite

Recently news about North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un's ill health&nbsp;has been circulating. There are also rumours of the leader passing away. However, there has been no official word from North Korea or its allies.

Reports about Kim's ill health&nbsp;surfaced after he missed the birth anniversary of of North Korea’s founding father and Kim’s grandfather, Kim Il-sung, on 15 April&nbsp;and later missed the Army Day celebrations on Friday.

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With these rumours circulating, the world is now wondering who will be the successor to rule North Korea, as there are no known children of Kim. Experts and&nbsp;analysts believe&nbsp;his sister,&nbsp;Kim Yo-jong, and loyalists could form a regency until a successor is old enough to take over.

Kim Yo-jong has been in the spotlight for the past few years as she served formally as a vice director of the ruling Workers' Party's powerful Central Committee but unofficially as her brother's chief of staff.&nbsp;

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Kim, who is believed to be 31, is believed to have a form control over party functions, and is therefore, expected to take the reign if her brother, believed to be 36, passes away due to his health conditions.

"Kim Yo Jong will be for the time being the main power base with control of the organisation and guidance department, the judiciary and public security," Cho Han-bum of the Korea Institute for National Unification said.

While it is speculated that Kim has three with Ri Sol Ju, the youngest born in 2017, there has been no proof of it as of now. even if the speculations turn out to be true, the oldest son will not be able to take control of the country till he turns 18.

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Kim Yo Jong is unlikely to take over the helm but could help build a caretaker regime as a power broker until the kids grow up, and Kim Jong Chol might return to help for a while," Go Myong-hyun, a research fellow at the Asian Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul, told a media company. 
 
From Kim's political party,&nbsp;Choe Ryong Hae and&nbsp;Pak Pong Ju, two senior party leaders, hold a chance to be the figureheads leading a collective leadership.

Choe rose in power last year after he&nbsp;became the president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly. Pak Pong Ju is a fellow politburo member and former state premier who oversaw the North's push to introduce more free market functions to revive its economy, are likely to be the figureheads leading a collective leadership.

Recently news about North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un's ill health has been circulating. There are also rumours of the leader passing away. However, there has been no official word from North Korea or its allies.

Recently news about North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un's ill health has been circulating. There are also rumours of the leader passing away. However, there has been no official word from North Korea or its allies. Reports about Kim's ill health surfaced after he missed the birth anniversary of of North Korea’s founding father and Kim’s grandfather, Kim Il-sung, on 15 April and later missed the Army Day celebrations on Friday. Also read: Kim Jong Un's train possibly spotted in resort town; rumours surrounding his death continue With these rumours circulating, the world is now wondering who will be the successor to rule North Korea, as there are no known children of Kim. Experts and analysts believe his sister, Kim Yo-jong, and loyalists could form a regency until a successor is old enough to take over. Kim Yo-jong has been in the spotlight for the past few years as she served formally as a vice director of the ruling Workers' Party's powerful Central Committee but unofficially as her brother's chief of staff. Also read: China sent team including medical experts to advise on North Korea’s Kim, after news of his death surfaces Kim, who is believed to be 31, is believed to have a form control over party functions, and is therefore, expected to take the reign if her brother, believed to be 36, passes away due to his health conditions. "Kim Yo Jong will be for the time being the main power base with control of the organisation and guidance department, the judiciary and public security," Cho Han-bum of the Korea Institute for National Unification said. While it is speculated that Kim has three with Ri Sol Ju, the youngest born in 2017, there has been no proof of it as of now. even if the speculations turn out to be true, the oldest son will not be able to take control of the country till he turns 18. Also read: North Korea denies sending a 'nice note' to Donald Trump Kim Yo Jong is unlikely to take over the helm but could help build a caretaker regime as a power broker until the kids grow up, and Kim Jong Chol might return to help for a while," Go Myong-hyun, a research fellow at the Asian Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul, told a media company. From Kim's political party, Choe Ryong Hae and Pak Pong Ju, two senior party leaders, hold a chance to be the figureheads leading a collective leadership. Choe rose in power last year after he became the president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly. Pak Pong Ju is a fellow politburo member and former state premier who oversaw the North's push to introduce more free market functions to revive its economy, are likely to be the figureheads leading a collective leadership.

Questions arise over Kim Jong-un's successor as rumours about his death

Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital in Jahangirpuri area of Delhi area has been sealed as the hospital is being sanitised. The hospital had to be sealed as&nbsp;44 staff members, including doctors, were tested positive for COVID-19.

"Total 44 staff members including doctors at Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital in Jahangirpuri area of Delhi have tested positive for COVID-19. Test reports of other staff members are awaited. Hospital's medical services have been closed and the hospital is being sanitized," Delhi Health Department said.

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This is the second hospital to be sealed within 24 hours in the capital.&nbsp;Hindu Rao Hospital was sealed yesterday as a nurse, who had been working at different sections of the building for the last two weeks, tested positive for coronavirus.

Nearly 111 positive cases were reported yesterday in the capital which took the total number of cases to&nbsp;2,625.

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Considering the constant increase in the number of positive cases in Delhi, the lockdown might have to be extended till May 16, said a top official in the Delhi government's Covid-19 committee.

"India is still on the ascending limb of the epidemic curve and so, to ease the restrictions will mean the cases will multiply uncontrollably. And, Delhi has a large number of containment zones, so it will be wise to extend it," said Dr S K Sarin, chairman of Delhi government's committee on combating Covid-19.

He stated that the lockdown, according to him, should be extended as that is when the epidemic curve is likely to start declining, which happens after&nbsp;he flattening of the curve.

"But, after the flattening of the curve, its decline also needs to be seen over a few weeks to make any assessment," Sarin said.

Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital in Jahangirpuri area of Delhi area has been sealed as the hospital is being sanitised. The hospital had to be sealed as 44 staff members, including doctors, were tested positive for COVID-19.

Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital in Jahangirpuri area of Delhi area has been sealed as the hospital is being sanitised. The hospital had to be sealed as 44 staff members, including doctors, were tested positive for COVID-19. "Total 44 staff members including doctors at Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital in Jahangirpuri area of Delhi have tested positive for COVID-19. Test reports of other staff members are awaited. Hospital's medical services have been closed and the hospital is being sanitized," Delhi Health Department said. Also read: Donate blood plasma, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appeals to recovered COVID-19 patients This is the second hospital to be sealed within 24 hours in the capital. Hindu Rao Hospital was sealed yesterday as a nurse, who had been working at different sections of the building for the last two weeks, tested positive for coronavirus. Nearly 111 positive cases were reported yesterday in the capital which took the total number of cases to 2,625. Also read: Tax officers suggest 40% tax on super-rich, higher levy on foreign companies to fund COVID-19 fight Considering the constant increase in the number of positive cases in Delhi, the lockdown might have to be extended till May 16, said a top official in the Delhi government's Covid-19 committee. "India is still on the ascending limb of the epidemic curve and so, to ease the restrictions will mean the cases will multiply uncontrollably. And, Delhi has a large number of containment zones, so it will be wise to extend it," said Dr S K Sarin, chairman of Delhi government's committee on combating Covid-19. He stated that the lockdown, according to him, should be extended as that is when the epidemic curve is likely to start declining, which happens after he flattening of the curve. "But, after the flattening of the curve, its decline also needs to be seen over a few weeks to make any assessment," Sarin said.

Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital in Delhi sealed; second hospital in less than 24 hours

Reports about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's ill health have been circulating for the past week. The questions surfaced after he missed &nbsp;the anniversary of the birthday of North Korea’s founding father and Kim’s grandfather, Kim Il-sung, on 15 April&nbsp;and later missed the Army Day celebrations on Friday.

While there has been no guaranteed news or statement released by the officials,&nbsp;according to satellite images reviewed by a Washington-based North Korea monitoring project, a special train probably belonging to the leader was spotted in a resort town.

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According to the report, the train was parked at&nbsp;"leadership station" in Wonsan on April 21 and April 23. However, there has been no proof that the train belong to the leader.

"The train's presence does not prove the whereabouts of the North Korean leader or indicate anything about his health but it does lend weight to reports that Kim is staying at an elite area on the country's eastern coast," the report said.

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On Thursday, when US President Donald Trump was questioned about reports of Kim Jong Un being unwell, he ribbished the reports by saying "I think the report was incorrect."&nbsp;

A Seoul-based news website, Daily NK, cited an&nbsp;unnamed source and revealed&nbsp;that Kim had undergone medical treatment in the resort county of Hyangsan. If reports are to be believed, he underwent a cardiovascular procedure on April 12.

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In other&nbsp;reports, it is also being speculated he may be affected from COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

However, this is not the first time he has disappeared from the media. Kim, believed to be 36, has disappeared before too. In 2014, he vanished for more than a month and was later spotted by North Korean state TV with&nbsp;a limp.

Speculation surrounding his health also reveals that the reason behind his ill health might be his habit of heavy smoking, apparent weight gain&nbsp;and a family history of cardiovascular problems.

With no direct successor, it is still unclear who will be taking over the country in case of Kim Jong Un's death.

Reports about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's ill health have been circulating for the past week. The questions surfaced after he missed the anniversary of the birthday of North Korea’s founding father and Kim’s grandfather, Kim Il-sung, on 15 April and later missed the Army Day celebrations on Friday.

Reports about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's ill health have been circulating for the past week. The questions surfaced after he missed the anniversary of the birthday of North Korea’s founding father and Kim’s grandfather, Kim Il-sung, on 15 April and later missed the Army Day celebrations on Friday. While there has been no guaranteed news or statement released by the officials, according to satellite images reviewed by a Washington-based North Korea monitoring project, a special train probably belonging to the leader was spotted in a resort town. Also read: China sent team including medical experts to advise on North Korea’s Kim, after news of his death surfaces According to the report, the train was parked at "leadership station" in Wonsan on April 21 and April 23. However, there has been no proof that the train belong to the leader. "The train's presence does not prove the whereabouts of the North Korean leader or indicate anything about his health but it does lend weight to reports that Kim is staying at an elite area on the country's eastern coast," the report said. Also read: North Korea denies sending a 'nice note' to Donald Trump On Thursday, when US President Donald Trump was questioned about reports of Kim Jong Un being unwell, he ribbished the reports by saying "I think the report was incorrect." A Seoul-based news website, Daily NK, cited an unnamed source and revealed that Kim had undergone medical treatment in the resort county of Hyangsan. If reports are to be believed, he underwent a cardiovascular procedure on April 12. Also read: North Korean capital witness panic buying of food after strict covid-19 norms announced In other reports, it is also being speculated he may be affected from COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. However, this is not the first time he has disappeared from the media. Kim, believed to be 36, has disappeared before too. In 2014, he vanished for more than a month and was later spotted by North Korean state TV with a limp. Speculation surrounding his health also reveals that the reason behind his ill health might be his habit of heavy smoking, apparent weight gain and a family history of cardiovascular problems. With no direct successor, it is still unclear who will be taking over the country in case of Kim Jong Un's death.

Kim Jong Un's train possibly spotted in resort town; rumours surrounding his death continue

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