This is how some families bid adieu to their loved ones in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-faces-increasing-global-backlash-over-coronavirus-warns-internal-report-296619">Ghana </a>pallbearers in black suits and sunglasses dancing to techno tracks.

Death calls for a celebration of life and these dancing crews leave no move behind. The performance is a part of the funeral ceremony, it is carried out on the request of the family.

The tradition dates back to middle ages but the dancing pallbearers have found a new meaning recently. They have become the symbol of death and fodder for meme.

A duck-ride gone wrong?&nbsp;Dancing pallbearers! Chicken loitering around KFC?

This means death and dancing pallbearers! The humour has only become darker since the coronavirus outbreak. The dancing crew is the new face of the stay-at-home movement.

In India, cops recreated the dance moves. Their message was simple breaking lockdown rules could turn fatal. Police in Colombia too mimicked the footsteps of the pallbearers.

They shouldered a coffin through the streets of quibdo remain indoors, said the message on loud speaker.

One Twitter user re-created them as eggs. Someone posted a photo of the pallbearers as lego plastic figurines too have emerged have the dancing pallbearers have become&nbsp; 
what is famous is bound to attract controversy.

This video was uploaded by a Taiwanese dance crew spot anything amiss with the routine?

The dancers wore blackface not everyone was ok with the move and no points for guessing that they were slammed on the internet and off it.

This is how some families bid adieu to their loved ones in Ghana pallbearers in black suits and sunglasses dancing to techno tracks. Death calls for a celebration of life and these dancing crews leave no move behind.

This is how some families bid adieu to their loved ones in Ghana pallbearers in black suits and sunglasses dancing to techno tracks. Death calls for a celebration of life and these dancing crews leave no move behind. The performance is a part of the funeral ceremony, it is carried out on the request of the family. The tradition dates back to middle ages but the dancing pallbearers have found a new meaning recently. They have become the symbol of death and fodder for meme. A duck-ride gone wrong? Dancing pallbearers! Chicken loitering around KFC? This means death and dancing pallbearers! The humour has only become darker since the coronavirus outbreak. The dancing crew is the new face of the stay-at-home movement. In India, cops recreated the dance moves. Their message was simple breaking lockdown rules could turn fatal. Police in Colombia too mimicked the footsteps of the pallbearers. They shouldered a coffin through the streets of quibdo remain indoors, said the message on loud speaker. One Twitter user re-created them as eggs. Someone posted a photo of the pallbearers as lego plastic figurines too have emerged have the dancing pallbearers have become what is famous is bound to attract controversy. This video was uploaded by a Taiwanese dance crew spot anything amiss with the routine? The dancers wore blackface not everyone was ok with the move and no points for guessing that they were slammed on the internet and off it.

Coronavirus outbreak: Ghana and dancing pallbearers

China is opening up to stark realities post the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-largest-overseas-evacuation-since-independence-to-bring-back-citizens-stranded-abroad-due-to-covid-19-pandemic-296652">lockdown</a>. The economy is set to shrink for the first time in decades and its ambitious Belt and Road project is threatened with a financial collapse.

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China had given billions of dollars in loans for its grand foreign policy project and it is now flooded with requests for relief from repayments an China is willing to suspend interest payments but many are looking for a complete waiver of the loan.

COVID-19 has dealt a body blow to China's grand global project. President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road initiative is set to be derailed further even before the pandemic, it had begun facing opposition.

There was growing resentment with many countries re-thinking their commitments. The Wuhan virus has only made it worse. China has re-opened its economy but it is set to suffer a contraction of nearly 7 per cent, also it will lose money due to the BRI. 
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China has pumped in billions of dollars in the form of loans to countries and now most of these countries can't afford to pay back.

They face a coronavirus-recession, so they're asking China for debt relief. A wave of applications has come from BRI member nations. China has given loans worth $460 billion so far.

It was supposed to be the new Silk Road building infrastructure and boosting China’s influence. More than 140 countries signed up. Most of them are developing nations in Asia and Africa. Many with the weakest credit ratings in the world. For instance, Iran and Pakistan re high-risk countries to lend to.

But China took the risk. Iran and Pakistan are among the top-5 recipients of Belt and Road loans. The lockdowns have worsened the already poor economies. In Africa, China gave loans worth $140 billion.

Most African countries now want loan waivers. China did sign a G20 pact to hold off bilateral loan repayment specifically for low-income countries until the end of this year.

But the details are still being worked out and there's no clarity on whether BRI loans would come under its ambit. In the current scenario, more than half of the BRI projects are in trouble and experts say China just cannot afford to let them fail.

It can suspend interest payment some borrowers with good credit history may be allowed to reschedule their loans but forgiving debt permanently would be the worst-case scenario.

China was accused of debt-trapping poor nations into the Belt and Road project now it finds itself caught in the same trap. China is opening up to stark realities post the lockdown. The economy is set to shrink for the first time in decades and its ambitious Belt and Road project(BRI) is threatened with a financial collapse.

China is opening up to stark realities post the lockdown. The economy is set to shrink for the first time in decades and its ambitious Belt and Road project is threatened with a financial collapse.

China is opening up to stark realities post the lockdown. The economy is set to shrink for the first time in decades and its ambitious Belt and Road project is threatened with a financial collapse. Also Read: China has questions to answer over coronavirus outbreak, says UK China had given billions of dollars in loans for its grand foreign policy project and it is now flooded with requests for relief from repayments an China is willing to suspend interest payments but many are looking for a complete waiver of the loan. COVID-19 has dealt a body blow to China's grand global project. President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road initiative is set to be derailed further even before the pandemic, it had begun facing opposition. There was growing resentment with many countries re-thinking their commitments. The Wuhan virus has only made it worse. China has re-opened its economy but it is set to suffer a contraction of nearly 7 per cent, also it will lose money due to the BRI. China has pumped in billions of dollars in the form of loans to countries and now most of these countries can't afford to pay back. They face a coronavirus-recession, so they're asking China for debt relief. A wave of applications has come from BRI member nations. China has given loans worth $460 billion so far. It was supposed to be the new Silk Road building infrastructure and boosting China’s influence. More than 140 countries signed up. Most of them are developing nations in Asia and Africa. Many with the weakest credit ratings in the world. For instance, Iran and Pakistan re high-risk countries to lend to. But China took the risk. Iran and Pakistan are among the top-5 recipients of Belt and Road loans. The lockdowns have worsened the already poor economies. In Africa, China gave loans worth $140 billion. Most African countries now want loan waivers. China did sign a G20 pact to hold off bilateral loan repayment specifically for low-income countries until the end of this year. But the details are still being worked out and there's no clarity on whether BRI loans would come under its ambit. In the current scenario, more than half of the BRI projects are in trouble and experts say China just cannot afford to let them fail. It can suspend interest payment some borrowers with good credit history may be allowed to reschedule their loans but forgiving debt permanently would be the worst-case scenario. China was accused of debt-trapping poor nations into the Belt and Road project now it finds itself caught in the same trap. China is opening up to stark realities post the lockdown. The economy is set to shrink for the first time in decades and its ambitious Belt and Road project(BRI) is threatened with a financial collapse.

COVID-19 impact: President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road initiative set to be derailed

India's health ministry said today that the total number of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/long-queues-at-liquor-shops-authorities-struggle-to-maintain-social-distancing-296536">coronavirus</a> infections had risen to 42,533 in the country with 11,706 people having been cured of the virus.

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"In the last 24 hours, 1,074 people have been cured. This is the highest number in terms of cured patients," health ministry spokesman Luv Aggarwal said, adding,"our recovery rate is now 27.52 per cent."

Expanding on the COVID-19 situation in the country, Amitabh Kant, chairman of the empowered group on coronavirus, said: "As of now, there are about 610 cases of coronavirus infections in 112 districts which is considered fairly low at less than 2 per cent of the national level of infections, off these, six districts have reported the first case after April 21."

"In pandemics such as coronavirus, historically it has been noted that if social distancing is not respected when social mobility is allowed, chances of disease transmission increase rapidly once restrictions are eased," the health ministry official said.

Meanwhile, India's home ministry asked states to ensure that there are no issues in inter-state cargo movement.&nbsp;

Union Public Service Commission today deferred the Civil Services preliminary examination scheduled to be held on May 31 in view of the coronavirus threat and declared that it would review the situation on May 20.

As the number of COVID-19 infections continued to rise in the country, Chandigarh on Monday reported 80 new coronavirus infections in the country with 21 patients discharged from hospital.

India's health ministry said today that the total number of coronavirus infections had risen to 42,533 in the country with 11,706 people having been cured of the virus.

India's health ministry said today that the total number of coronavirus infections had risen to 42,533 in the country with 11,706 people having been cured of the virus. Also Read: Two floors of BSF headquarters sealed after staffer tests positive for coronavirus "In the last 24 hours, 1,074 people have been cured. This is the highest number in terms of cured patients," health ministry spokesman Luv Aggarwal said, adding,"our recovery rate is now 27.52 per cent." Expanding on the COVID-19 situation in the country, Amitabh Kant, chairman of the empowered group on coronavirus, said: "As of now, there are about 610 cases of coronavirus infections in 112 districts which is considered fairly low at less than 2 per cent of the national level of infections, off these, six districts have reported the first case after April 21." "In pandemics such as coronavirus, historically it has been noted that if social distancing is not respected when social mobility is allowed, chances of disease transmission increase rapidly once restrictions are eased," the health ministry official said. Meanwhile, India's home ministry asked states to ensure that there are no issues in inter-state cargo movement. Union Public Service Commission today deferred the Civil Services preliminary examination scheduled to be held on May 31 in view of the coronavirus threat and declared that it would review the situation on May 20. As the number of COVID-19 infections continued to rise in the country, Chandigarh on Monday reported 80 new coronavirus infections in the country with 21 patients discharged from hospital.

42,533 coronavirus cases in the country, over 11,000 cured: Government

Russia on Monday recorded 10,581 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-begin-treating-critically-ill-covid-19-patients-with-remdesivir-296496">coronavirus</a> infections in the last 24 hours as the total number of infections crossed 145,000 on Monday.

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The infection rate on Monday was just marginally less than Sunday's figure with just 52 fewer cases.

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed 1,356 lives in the country with 145,268 infection cases. Moscow has become the epicentre of the virus reporting over half of the COVID-19 cases. Authorities have set up field hospitals in the city with the country under lockdown since March 30.

Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that "the threat is apparently on the rise" even as he urged people to follow confinement guidelines, however, authorities may relax the confinement, according to reports after May 12 even President Putin said the situation remains "very difficult" and said that the country was not passed the peak of the virus as mayor Sobyanin said "the threat is apparently on the rise."

Mayor Sobyanin had said earlier that about two per cent of Moscowvites residents over 250,000 people have the coronavirus while adding that authorities had ramped up testing capacity.

Last week, Russian authorities had said that that the number of infected children was on the rise.

Russian President Putin had earlier cancelled the May 9 celebrations in honour of &nbsp;75th anniversary of Soviet victory in World War II. 
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Russia on Monday recorded 10,581 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours as the total number of infections crossed 145,000 on Monday. Also Read: Bolsonaro tells rally Brazil lockdown destroying jobs The infection rate on Monday was just marginally less than Sunday's figure with just 52 fewer cases.

Russia on Monday recorded 10,581 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours as the total number of infections crossed 145,000 on Monday. Also Read: Bolsonaro tells rally Brazil lockdown destroying jobs The infection rate on Monday was just marginally less than Sunday's figure with just 52 fewer cases. The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed 1,356 lives in the country with 145,268 infection cases. Moscow has become the epicentre of the virus reporting over half of the COVID-19 cases. Authorities have set up field hospitals in the city with the country under lockdown since March 30. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that "the threat is apparently on the rise" even as he urged people to follow confinement guidelines, however, authorities may relax the confinement, according to reports after May 12 even President Putin said the situation remains "very difficult" and said that the country was not passed the peak of the virus as mayor Sobyanin said "the threat is apparently on the rise." Mayor Sobyanin had said earlier that about two per cent of Moscowvites residents over 250,000 people have the coronavirus while adding that authorities had ramped up testing capacity. Last week, Russian authorities had said that that the number of infected children was on the rise. Russian President Putin had earlier cancelled the May 9 celebrations in honour of 75th anniversary of Soviet victory in World War II.

Russia records over 10,500 COVID-19 cases again; infections cross over 145,000

Rajasthan today reported 130 new<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-floors-of-bsf-headquarters-sealed-after-staffer-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-296560"> coronavirus</a> cases with the total number of cases rising to 3,016 in the state.

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There have been 6 deaths in the last 24 hours due to the virus with the death toll rising to 77 in the state, health authorities said on Monday.

Meanwhile, Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police (eastern range) said: "All liquor shops in the eastern range that were opened today have been closed as social distancing norms were flouted in those shops."

Long queues were seen in several areas including in Andhra Pradesh's Nuzividu road of Hanuman junction town of Krishna district with authorities keeping a keen eye on social distancing guidelines. In Maharashtra too which has seen the highest number of cases and casualties witnessed people queuing out of liquor shops in large numbers.

As migrants continued to return home, chief minister Nitish Kumar said: "I want to thank Centre for considering the suggestion to run special trains to send the people of Bihar who are stranded in other states back home."

"Nobody will have to pay for the tickets. A quarantine center has been set up for them," the Bihar chief minister said.

"All of them will be staying at the quarantine center for 21 days. After which they will be given a minimum amount of Rs 1,000 each by the Bihar government. Under this scheme, Rs 1,000 has been already given to 19 lakh people in the state," CM Nitish Kumar added.

Rajasthan today reported 130 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases rising to 3,016 in the state. Also Read: Congress to pay for rail tickets of every needy migrant worker, says Sonia Gandhi There have been 6 deaths in the last 24 hours due to the virus with the death toll rising to 77 in the state, health authorities said on Monday.

Rajasthan today reported 130 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases rising to 3,016 in the state. Also Read: Congress to pay for rail tickets of every needy migrant worker, says Sonia Gandhi There have been 6 deaths in the last 24 hours due to the virus with the death toll rising to 77 in the state, health authorities said on Monday. Meanwhile, Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police (eastern range) said: "All liquor shops in the eastern range that were opened today have been closed as social distancing norms were flouted in those shops." Long queues were seen in several areas including in Andhra Pradesh's Nuzividu road of Hanuman junction town of Krishna district with authorities keeping a keen eye on social distancing guidelines. In Maharashtra too which has seen the highest number of cases and casualties witnessed people queuing out of liquor shops in large numbers. As migrants continued to return home, chief minister Nitish Kumar said: "I want to thank Centre for considering the suggestion to run special trains to send the people of Bihar who are stranded in other states back home." "Nobody will have to pay for the tickets. A quarantine center has been set up for them," the Bihar chief minister said. "All of them will be staying at the quarantine center for 21 days. After which they will be given a minimum amount of Rs 1,000 each by the Bihar government. Under this scheme, Rs 1,000 has been already given to 19 lakh people in the state," CM Nitish Kumar added.

Nobody will have to pay for train tickets, migrants to be given Rs 1000 after quarantine: CM Nitish Kumar

Japan on Monday extended the lockdown due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/madagascar-president-launches-herbal-cure-for-covid-19-296509">coronavirus </a>to May 31 with PM Shinzo Abe declaring that it "covered all prefectures in the nation".

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"I will extend the period of the state of emergency I declared on April 7 until May 31," PM Abe said, adding,"The number of new cases has declined, but unfortunately the decrease has not reached the targeted level."

Japan has reported 15,000 COVID-19 infections with 510 deaths.&nbsp;

"As the healthcare sector remains under pressure, we need continued cooperation from people," the prime minister said.

On Friday, Japanese stocks had closed down amid concerns over tensions between the US and China. The Nikkei 225 index dropped 2.84 per cent to end at 19,619.35, while the broader Topix index lost 2.24 per cent even as the virus continued to keep the country in shutdown. The markets are closed today due to a holiday.

The citizens have been told to stay indoors even as the country battles the virus with authorities cautious over a second wave of infections. With the health services under pressure with health workers still to carry out adequate amount of tests with the country facing a shortage of resources.

Japan's parliament last week passed an emergency budget worth around $240 billion, including cash handouts for every resident to fight the COVID-19 pandemic as the country sought to prop up its economy badly hit due to the virus.

The budget has made huge provisions for handouts with half of it going towards cash payment. It is part of a larger stimulus of $1 million which the Abe government had announced last month.

Japan on Monday extended the lockdown due to coronavirus to May 31 with PM Shinzo Abe declaring that it "covered all prefectures in the nation". Also Read: Global coronavirus tally surpasses 3.

Japan on Monday extended the lockdown due to coronavirus to May 31 with PM Shinzo Abe declaring that it "covered all prefectures in the nation". Also Read: Global coronavirus tally surpasses 3.5 million amid underreporting concerns "I will extend the period of the state of emergency I declared on April 7 until May 31," PM Abe said, adding,"The number of new cases has declined, but unfortunately the decrease has not reached the targeted level." Japan has reported 15,000 COVID-19 infections with 510 deaths. "As the healthcare sector remains under pressure, we need continued cooperation from people," the prime minister said. On Friday, Japanese stocks had closed down amid concerns over tensions between the US and China. The Nikkei 225 index dropped 2.84 per cent to end at 19,619.35, while the broader Topix index lost 2.24 per cent even as the virus continued to keep the country in shutdown. The markets are closed today due to a holiday. The citizens have been told to stay indoors even as the country battles the virus with authorities cautious over a second wave of infections. With the health services under pressure with health workers still to carry out adequate amount of tests with the country facing a shortage of resources. Japan's parliament last week passed an emergency budget worth around $240 billion, including cash handouts for every resident to fight the COVID-19 pandemic as the country sought to prop up its economy badly hit due to the virus. The budget has made huge provisions for handouts with half of it going towards cash payment. It is part of a larger stimulus of $1 million which the Abe government had announced last month.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe extends lockdown till May 31

As the country battles <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/keen-to-work-with-international-partners-at-chinas-invitation-to-investigate-animal-origins-of-virus-who-296083">coronavirus</a>, Japan PM &nbsp;Shinzo Abe said his government would be extending the&nbsp;"state of emergency by about one month as the base scenario for swiftly drafting plans that will fit the needs of the regions".

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"After receiving this report from the panel of experts, I asked Minister Nishimura to use extending the current framework of the state of emergency by about one month as the base scenario for swiftly drafting plans that will fit the needs of the regions," Abe said.

The Japanese prime minister had earlier put a plan in place for seven regions but later extended it to cover the entire country as the number of coronavirus cases rose rapidly in the country.

The Japanese prime minister said he would be listening to experts and making a decision.&nbsp;

"The view of experts is that we will continue to need the cooperation of the Japanese people for the foreseeable future," the Japanese prime minister asserted.

Although the number of coronavirus cases hasn't spiked, however, authorities fear a bigger outbreak will strain the country with&nbsp;health services already under pressure. The country had postponed the Olympics to be held in July&nbsp;as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take a toll around the world.

The country had declared lockdown restriction on April 7 as the number of cases began to rise.

Tohru Kakuta, a vice president of Tokyo Medical Association had said earlier that, "the Japanese people tend to believe and follow the instructions that come from above... as well as to follow what others are doing to stick with the crowd, adding,""We can also expect to see the second and third waves and so on. Therefore what would be important is to detect those at an early stage so that actions can be taken."

Kakuta warned&nbsp;the country should be prepared for a "long fight" even as governors backed the move for an extension.

Japan has recorded nearly 14,000 coroanvirus infections and 415 deaths.

As the country battles coronavirus, Japan PM Shinzo Abe said his government would be extending the "state of emergency by about one month as the base scenario for swiftly drafting plans that will fit the needs of the regions".

As the country battles coronavirus, Japan PM Shinzo Abe said his government would be extending the "state of emergency by about one month as the base scenario for swiftly drafting plans that will fit the needs of the regions". Also Read: Russia sets a grim record, reports 7,933 coronavirus cases in a day "After receiving this report from the panel of experts, I asked Minister Nishimura to use extending the current framework of the state of emergency by about one month as the base scenario for swiftly drafting plans that will fit the needs of the regions," Abe said. The Japanese prime minister had earlier put a plan in place for seven regions but later extended it to cover the entire country as the number of coronavirus cases rose rapidly in the country. The Japanese prime minister said he would be listening to experts and making a decision. "The view of experts is that we will continue to need the cooperation of the Japanese people for the foreseeable future," the Japanese prime minister asserted. Although the number of coronavirus cases hasn't spiked, however, authorities fear a bigger outbreak will strain the country with health services already under pressure. The country had postponed the Olympics to be held in July as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take a toll around the world. The country had declared lockdown restriction on April 7 as the number of cases began to rise. Tohru Kakuta, a vice president of Tokyo Medical Association had said earlier that, "the Japanese people tend to believe and follow the instructions that come from above... as well as to follow what others are doing to stick with the crowd, adding,""We can also expect to see the second and third waves and so on. Therefore what would be important is to detect those at an early stage so that actions can be taken." Kakuta warned the country should be prepared for a "long fight" even as governors backed the move for an extension. Japan has recorded nearly 14,000 coroanvirus infections and 415 deaths.

State of emergency in Japan extended by one month: PM Abe on COVID-19

Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 161 new<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lockdown-relaxation-for-many-districts-on-may-4-ministry-of-home-affairs-295693"> coronavirus </a>cases in the last 24 hours including 138 from Chennai as the number of COVID-19 cases surged to 2,323.

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There are now 3,3610 cases of the virus nationwide with 1,075 fatalities. 24,162 are "active cases" in India, according to the health ministry.

The Maharashtra government said today that in order to decongest hospitals, all asymptomatic positive patients without comorbidity should be shifted to COVID care centres immediately as the number of coronavirus cases continued to climb in the state.

Odisha today reported 14 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 142 which includes 102 active cases, the state government said.

In Chhattisgarh, two more people tested positive for coronavirus as the number of COVID-19 cases rose to 40 in the state even as Kerala minister Sunil Kumar said that Ernakulam district administration has decided to remove Chullikkal area in Kochi from the list of COVID-19 "hotspot area".

In Assam, four more coronavirus cases were reported from Bongaigaon district taking the number of COVID-19 patients in Assam to 41.

Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 161 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours including 138 from Chennai as the number of COVID-19 cases surged to 2,323. Also Read: Karnataka reports 22 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours There are now 3,3610 cases of the virus nationwide with 1,075 fatalities.

Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 161 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours including 138 from Chennai as the number of COVID-19 cases surged to 2,323. Also Read: Karnataka reports 22 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours There are now 3,3610 cases of the virus nationwide with 1,075 fatalities. 24,162 are "active cases" in India, according to the health ministry. The Maharashtra government said today that in order to decongest hospitals, all asymptomatic positive patients without comorbidity should be shifted to COVID care centres immediately as the number of coronavirus cases continued to climb in the state. Odisha today reported 14 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 142 which includes 102 active cases, the state government said. In Chhattisgarh, two more people tested positive for coronavirus as the number of COVID-19 cases rose to 40 in the state even as Kerala minister Sunil Kumar said that Ernakulam district administration has decided to remove Chullikkal area in Kochi from the list of COVID-19 "hotspot area". In Assam, four more coronavirus cases were reported from Bongaigaon district taking the number of COVID-19 patients in Assam to 41.

COVID-19: Tamil Nadu reports 161 new cases as fatalities rise to 1,075 in India

Mumbai on Friday reported 751 new<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-reports-583-new-coronavirus-cases-27-deaths-in-24-hours-296087"> coronavirus</a> cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases to 7,625 with the death toll rising to 295 in India's financial capital.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-cases-surge-in-chennai-most-asymptomatic-with-only-one-of-tamil-nadus-37-districts-in-green-zone-296120">Also Read:&nbsp;COVID-19 cases surge in Chennai, most asymptomatic</a>

In Maharashtra, 1,008 new coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number of cases to 11,506 which is the highest in India.

India's capital also witnessed a surge in cases with 223 new cases and 2 deaths on Friday.

There are now 3,738 coronavirus cases in Delhi with 2510 active cases. Sixty-one people have died due to the virus in the capital.

Authorities in Punjab said that 137 people have tested positive for coronavirus after returning home&nbsp;from Hazur Sahib in Nanded in Maharashtra.

In Rajasthan, 82 more people tested positive for coronavirus with the total number of cases rising to 2,666 in the state. There have been 62 deaths due to COVID-19 in the state.

The death toll in Madhya Pradesh rose to 145 with the total nunber of cases rising to 2,715. Telangana also reported new cases with six people falling ill with the virus as the number of cases rose to 1,044.

People who are returning to Telangana will be quarantined upon their arrival, the state health minister Etela Rajender said.

Mumbai on Friday reported 751 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases to 7,625 with the death toll rising to 295 in India's financial capital.

Mumbai on Friday reported 751 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases to 7,625 with the death toll rising to 295 in India's financial capital. Also Read: COVID-19 cases surge in Chennai, most asymptomatic In Maharashtra, 1,008 new coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number of cases to 11,506 which is the highest in India. India's capital also witnessed a surge in cases with 223 new cases and 2 deaths on Friday. There are now 3,738 coronavirus cases in Delhi with 2510 active cases. Sixty-one people have died due to the virus in the capital. Authorities in Punjab said that 137 people have tested positive for coronavirus after returning home from Hazur Sahib in Nanded in Maharashtra. In Rajasthan, 82 more people tested positive for coronavirus with the total number of cases rising to 2,666 in the state. There have been 62 deaths due to COVID-19 in the state. The death toll in Madhya Pradesh rose to 145 with the total nunber of cases rising to 2,715. Telangana also reported new cases with six people falling ill with the virus as the number of cases rose to 1,044. People who are returning to Telangana will be quarantined upon their arrival, the state health minister Etela Rajender said.

Mumbai reports 751 cases, Delhi records 223 coronavirus cases in 24 hours

The death toll due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/state-of-emergency-in-japan-to-extended-by-one-month-pm-abe-on-covid-19-296123">coronavirus </a>in the United Kindom shot up to 739 fatalities in the last 24 hours with the death toll crossing 27,500&nbsp;on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-australia-us-european-commission-chief-ursula-von-der-leyen-calls-for-probe-into-coronavirus-296166">Also Read: After Australia &amp; US, European Commission chief calls for probe into coronavirus</a>

There are 172, 481 infected cases in the United Kingdom, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker.

According to Britain's, Office for National Statistics (ONS) the "disadvantaged areas" in Britain have suffered twice the amount of deaths compared to those areas which have better income, health, education, and crime record.

"People living in more deprived areas have experienced COVID-19 mortality rates more than double those living in less deprived areas," Nick Stripe, ONS head of health analysis,s said, adding,"general mortality rates are normally higher in more deprived areas, but so far COVID-19 appears to be taking them higher still."

The ONS said London had the highest mortality rate in the country, with 85.7 deaths per 100,000 with east London borough of Newham worst hit, with 144.3 deaths per 100,000 people.

PM Johnson had said on Thursday that Britain was past the the peak of deaths even as the death toll continued to rise in Britain.

"For the first time, we are past the peak of this disease... and we are on the downward slope," he told reporters.

"We are coming through the peak or rather we are coming over what could have been a vast peak, as though we have been going through some huge Alpine tunnel," the British PM said, adding, "and we can now see the sunlight and the pastures ahead of us. So it's vital that we don't now lose control and run slap into a second and even bigger mountain."

 
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The death toll due to coronavirus in the United Kindom shot up to 739 fatalities in the last 24 hours with the death toll crossing 27,500 on Friday. Also Read: After Australia & US, European Commission chief calls for probe into coronavirus There are 172, 481 infected cases in the United Kingdom, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker.

The death toll due to coronavirus in the United Kindom shot up to 739 fatalities in the last 24 hours with the death toll crossing 27,500 on Friday. Also Read: After Australia & US, European Commission chief calls for probe into coronavirus There are 172, 481 infected cases in the United Kingdom, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre's live tracker. According to Britain's, Office for National Statistics (ONS) the "disadvantaged areas" in Britain have suffered twice the amount of deaths compared to those areas which have better income, health, education, and crime record. "People living in more deprived areas have experienced COVID-19 mortality rates more than double those living in less deprived areas," Nick Stripe, ONS head of health analysis,s said, adding,"general mortality rates are normally higher in more deprived areas, but so far COVID-19 appears to be taking them higher still." The ONS said London had the highest mortality rate in the country, with 85.7 deaths per 100,000 with east London borough of Newham worst hit, with 144.3 deaths per 100,000 people. PM Johnson had said on Thursday that Britain was past the the peak of deaths even as the death toll continued to rise in Britain. "For the first time, we are past the peak of this disease... and we are on the downward slope," he told reporters. "We are coming through the peak or rather we are coming over what could have been a vast peak, as though we have been going through some huge Alpine tunnel," the British PM said, adding, "and we can now see the sunlight and the pastures ahead of us. So it's vital that we don't now lose control and run slap into a second and even bigger mountain."

Britain records 739 COVID-19 fatalities in 24 hours; death toll rises to over 27, 500

Tying a political opponent to a geopolitical enemy, it's the oldest trick in the book. A trick which sounds something like this - Biden and Beijing, Beijing and Biden -&nbsp;both are bad.

Both want each other badly, let us beautifully bash them and be the bosses again - this is Donald Trump's strategy to stay on in the White House.

A strategy aimed at turning a weakness into a strength. Donald Trump has failed in fighting the pandemic. For him, there's more to gain in attacking China and Joe Biden right now, than promoting his own leadership.

Offense, they say, is the best form of defence. America is facing its worst economic downturn since the great depression. Wuhan virus cases in the US are way past the 1 million mark and 63,000 lives have been lost.

For Donald Trump attack is the only defence left So he's attacking China which gave America a virus that has disrupted its roaring economy and he's attacking Joe Biden who is being a "sleepy joe" and apparently has a long record of appeasing China. Here is a point of view about these two adversaries of the US president.

Adversary No-1 - China. We have established repeatedly, that China is no saint. It has much to answer for. China is apparently trying to woo American states. It is planning to extend a helping hand to states and pit them against the Trump administration.

The Global Times - China's foremost peddler of propaganda carried a report on March 19, it was penned by their Editor-in-Chief Hu-Xijin. A man who is said to be in "good standing" of the Chinese Communist party. Anything he writes can very well be considered China's official policy.

His report titled "Co-operate with US states on virus fight, not the Federal government". It lays out a framework for China on how to counter the US government. It's a two-pronged strategy.

Prioritize the most vulnerable states in America, there are many and prioritize the Blue states, the states run by the Democrats, there are at least 15 of them currently.

Prioritize them by doing what? By giving a cold shoulder to the federal government by making governors and mayors work with Beijing and not Washington by giving purchase orders to these states before the Federal government and by selective export of non-defective equipment to these states.

In simpler words by creating more adversaries for Trump within his own country. He has many already, and well deserved ones. Joe Biden is an adversary who could replace Donald Trump or so he would like. He's now the real frontrunner in the race to the White House. Joe Biden's ratings have shot up. In a head-to-head matchup,&nbsp;Joe Biden beats Trump by 49 per cent to 41 per cent.&nbsp;

Independents favour Biden over Trump 44 per cent to 35 per cent. He tops Trump by a similar margin on healthcare - 53 per cent to 40 per cent.

But Mr Biden isn't celebrating. He's firefighting against a sexual assault allegation. That quintessential feature of American elections. These allegations date back to the 1990s.

They have been leveled by a woman called Tara Reade, a former staffer in Biden's Senate office for nine months. Reade was one of the seven women who came forward in 2019 to say that Biden had made them feel inappropriate.

That he tried to forcefully touch and kiss her. Joe Biden issued a statement this evening. He says the allegations are untrue. He says that "this never happened" 
and he is scheduled to appear on television on Saturday to discuss the allegations.

Donald Trump is in luck his adversaries are scoring self goals. A political rival caught in old controversies and a geo-political foe suffering a major trust deficit.

Tying a political opponent to a geopolitical enemy, it's the oldest trick in the book. A trick which sounds something like this - Biden and Beijing, Beijing and Biden - both are bad.

Tying a political opponent to a geopolitical enemy, it's the oldest trick in the book. A trick which sounds something like this - Biden and Beijing, Beijing and Biden - both are bad. Both want each other badly, let us beautifully bash them and be the bosses again - this is Donald Trump's strategy to stay on in the White House. A strategy aimed at turning a weakness into a strength. Donald Trump has failed in fighting the pandemic. For him, there's more to gain in attacking China and Joe Biden right now, than promoting his own leadership. Offense, they say, is the best form of defence. America is facing its worst economic downturn since the great depression. Wuhan virus cases in the US are way past the 1 million mark and 63,000 lives have been lost. For Donald Trump attack is the only defence left So he's attacking China which gave America a virus that has disrupted its roaring economy and he's attacking Joe Biden who is being a "sleepy joe" and apparently has a long record of appeasing China. Here is a point of view about these two adversaries of the US president. Adversary No-1 - China. We have established repeatedly, that China is no saint. It has much to answer for. China is apparently trying to woo American states. It is planning to extend a helping hand to states and pit them against the Trump administration. The Global Times - China's foremost peddler of propaganda carried a report on March 19, it was penned by their Editor-in-Chief Hu-Xijin. A man who is said to be in "good standing" of the Chinese Communist party. Anything he writes can very well be considered China's official policy. His report titled "Co-operate with US states on virus fight, not the Federal government". It lays out a framework for China on how to counter the US government. It's a two-pronged strategy. Prioritize the most vulnerable states in America, there are many and prioritize the Blue states, the states run by the Democrats, there are at least 15 of them currently. Prioritize them by doing what? By giving a cold shoulder to the federal government by making governors and mayors work with Beijing and not Washington by giving purchase orders to these states before the Federal government and by selective export of non-defective equipment to these states. In simpler words by creating more adversaries for Trump within his own country. He has many already, and well deserved ones. Joe Biden is an adversary who could replace Donald Trump or so he would like. He's now the real frontrunner in the race to the White House. Joe Biden's ratings have shot up. In a head-to-head matchup, Joe Biden beats Trump by 49 per cent to 41 per cent. Independents favour Biden over Trump 44 per cent to 35 per cent. He tops Trump by a similar margin on healthcare - 53 per cent to 40 per cent. But Mr Biden isn't celebrating. He's firefighting against a sexual assault allegation. That quintessential feature of American elections. These allegations date back to the 1990s. They have been leveled by a woman called Tara Reade, a former staffer in Biden's Senate office for nine months. Reade was one of the seven women who came forward in 2019 to say that Biden had made them feel inappropriate. That he tried to forcefully touch and kiss her. Joe Biden issued a statement this evening. He says the allegations are untrue. He says that "this never happened" and he is scheduled to appear on television on Saturday to discuss the allegations. Donald Trump is in luck his adversaries are scoring self goals. A political rival caught in old controversies and a geo-political foe suffering a major trust deficit.

Target Beijing & Biden - Trump strategy to stay in White House

Ursula von der Leyen, Scott Morrison and US Preisdent Donald Trump, these are leaders of three powerful blocs in world politics and, they all seem to agree on one thing - an independent investigation into the origins of the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/state-of-emergency-in-japan-to-extended-by-one-month-pm-abe-on-covid-19-296123"> coronavirus</a>.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/keen-to-work-with-international-partners-at-chinas-invitation-to-investigate-animal-origins-of-virus-who-296083">Also Read:&nbsp;Keen to work with international partners at China's invitation to investigate animal origins of virus, says&nbsp;WHO</a>

America is conducting its own probe. Australia has called for a global investigation and now, the president of the European Commission has backed that call.

The European Commission is the executive arm of the European Union with Ursula von der Leyen its president. She was speaking to an American network where she backed the call for a probe.&nbsp;

“I think this is important for all of us, I mean for the whole world it is important. You never know when the next virus is starting, so we all want for the next time, we have learned our lesson and we’ve established a system of early warning that really functions and the whole world has to contribute to that,” the European Commission cheif said.

Not only does she want a probe, she wants China to join it. Beijing cannot feign indifference anymore. The pressure is mounting and it is coming from different directions.

Different countries are using different diplomatic levers to pressurise China. Australia, for instance has opened another front in its diplomatic tussle with the Chinese. Australia now wants to back Taiwan's entry into the World Health Organisation(WHO), move that is bound to infuriate China.

The relationship between Australia and China is already tense. It is now set to significantly worsen on the May 17, that's the day when the WHO assembly will meet.

It is the annual gathering of WHO. member countries. Australia plans to use this occasion to raise a demand. A call for a global independent review into the coronavirus outbreak. Last month, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison had announced his intentions.

Today, he repeated his promise despite the threats from China, Australia is not backing down. US President Donald Trump is going all guns blazing. The US president is looking for ways to punish China. Last night, he launched a fresh &nbsp;attack. The US president said that the virus could have leaked from a lab in China. Donald Trump said he has seen the evidence. Unfortunately for him, US intelligence also released a report saying it wasn't made in a lab..

So if the president has seen the evidence, he clearly hasn't shared it with his intelligence team. It is an explosive claim. The reporters present there asked counter questions. Questions like - is the president insinuating that China intentionally let the virus spread. President Trump did not deny it.

Ursula von der Leyen, Scott Morrison and US Preisdent Donald Trump, these are leaders of three powerful blocs in world politics and, they all seem to agree on one thing - an independent investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.

Ursula von der Leyen, Scott Morrison and US Preisdent Donald Trump, these are leaders of three powerful blocs in world politics and, they all seem to agree on one thing - an independent investigation into the origins of the coronavirus. Also Read: Keen to work with international partners at China's invitation to investigate animal origins of virus, says WHO America is conducting its own probe. Australia has called for a global investigation and now, the president of the European Commission has backed that call. The European Commission is the executive arm of the European Union with Ursula von der Leyen its president. She was speaking to an American network where she backed the call for a probe. “I think this is important for all of us, I mean for the whole world it is important. You never know when the next virus is starting, so we all want for the next time, we have learned our lesson and we’ve established a system of early warning that really functions and the whole world has to contribute to that,” the European Commission cheif said. Not only does she want a probe, she wants China to join it. Beijing cannot feign indifference anymore. The pressure is mounting and it is coming from different directions. Different countries are using different diplomatic levers to pressurise China. Australia, for instance has opened another front in its diplomatic tussle with the Chinese. Australia now wants to back Taiwan's entry into the World Health Organisation(WHO), move that is bound to infuriate China. The relationship between Australia and China is already tense. It is now set to significantly worsen on the May 17, that's the day when the WHO assembly will meet. It is the annual gathering of WHO. member countries. Australia plans to use this occasion to raise a demand. A call for a global independent review into the coronavirus outbreak. Last month, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison had announced his intentions. Today, he repeated his promise despite the threats from China, Australia is not backing down. US President Donald Trump is going all guns blazing. The US president is looking for ways to punish China. Last night, he launched a fresh attack. The US president said that the virus could have leaked from a lab in China. Donald Trump said he has seen the evidence. Unfortunately for him, US intelligence also released a report saying it wasn't made in a lab.. So if the president has seen the evidence, he clearly hasn't shared it with his intelligence team. It is an explosive claim. The reporters present there asked counter questions. Questions like - is the president insinuating that China intentionally let the virus spread. President Trump did not deny it.

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