Just about when it seemed that the 40-year-old war would end and Afghanistan may witness some sort of a political settlement, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/amid-growing-calls-of-coronavirus-spread-myanmar-decides-to-release-25000-prisoners-293128">coronavirus</a> outbreak took the country by surprise.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/are-number-of-coronavirus-deaths-in-pakistan-being-under-reported-292884">Also Read: Are number of coronavirus deaths in Pakistan being under-reported?</a>

The outbreak poses a huge challenge to the already crumbling health infrastucture of the country. The pandemic has already claimed 30 lives in the country but the severity of the challenge has not dawned upon the administration.

Afghanistan is not prepared for the pandemic. Kabul's problem is two-fold - first the people did not take the lockdown seriously and then the state could not enforce it - not even in an urban center like the Afghan capital.

The result was the lockdown was a miserable failure in Kabul. In desperation, the state ended up deploying more forces to enforce the measures. The moves may have come too late and Afghanistan doesn't have what it takes to cope with such a crisis.

The health infrastructure is dilapidated, years of war have left the systems in very bad shape and the shutdown is hurting the economy.&nbsp;

High inflation is further eating into the salaries of the middle class citizen. Afghanistan is trying to build capacity at home. The government inaugurated an N95 and PPE suit factory in Kabul recently with great fanfare.

Authorities say the masks will be produced locally but will meet international standards. It's a welcome step, but not nearly enough. It is like a drop in the ocean.

Afghanistan needs one million masks to equip medical workers. It is going to be another very difficult battle.

Just about when it seemed that the 40-year-old war would end and Afghanistan may witness some sort of a political settlement, the coronavirus outbreak took the country by surprise.

Just about when it seemed that the 40-year-old war would end and Afghanistan may witness some sort of a political settlement, the coronavirus outbreak took the country by surprise. Also Read: Are number of coronavirus deaths in Pakistan being under-reported? The outbreak poses a huge challenge to the already crumbling health infrastucture of the country. The pandemic has already claimed 30 lives in the country but the severity of the challenge has not dawned upon the administration. Afghanistan is not prepared for the pandemic. Kabul's problem is two-fold - first the people did not take the lockdown seriously and then the state could not enforce it - not even in an urban center like the Afghan capital. The result was the lockdown was a miserable failure in Kabul. In desperation, the state ended up deploying more forces to enforce the measures. The moves may have come too late and Afghanistan doesn't have what it takes to cope with such a crisis. The health infrastructure is dilapidated, years of war have left the systems in very bad shape and the shutdown is hurting the economy. High inflation is further eating into the salaries of the middle class citizen. Afghanistan is trying to build capacity at home. The government inaugurated an N95 and PPE suit factory in Kabul recently with great fanfare. Authorities say the masks will be produced locally but will meet international standards. It's a welcome step, but not nearly enough. It is like a drop in the ocean. Afghanistan needs one million masks to equip medical workers. It is going to be another very difficult battle.

Now, Afghanistan to battle coronavirus with crumbling health infrastructure

After UK declared an extension of lockdown on Thursday, the country reported 847 new deaths in the last 24 hours due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-thermal-scanning-tech-could-save-millions-of-lives-during-the-covid-19-crisis-293175">coronavirus</a> as the total number of death toll rose to 14,576 on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lockdown-decision-person-to-person-infection-rate-falls-in-german-data-analysis-293183">Also Read: Person-to-person infection rate falls in German data analysis</a>

Britain had reported 861 deaths on Thursday, indicating a marginal dip in the number of COVID-19 casualties.

According to the health ministry, 5,599 people had tested positive for coronavirus&nbsp;over the last 24 hours, taking the total number of infections in the country to nearly 109,000.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-offer-930-to-every-household-as-stimulus-payment-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-293156">Also Read: Japan to offer $930 to every household as stimulus payment</a>

UK is among the most badly hit countries in the world along with France, Italy Spain and the US who have seen their countries and economy devasted due to the&nbsp;pandemic.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab had said on Thursday that the government has decided to extend the lockdown by another three weeks, while asserting that "worst thing we could do right now is ease up too soon".

PM Johnson who was himself hit by the virus had announced a lockdown on March 23 even as the daily death toll from the virus hit nearly 1,000 over the Easter weekend but has been falling ever since.

On the question of relaxing the lockdown, Raab said:"We will only do it when the evidence demonstrates that it is safe to do it," adding, "Now is not the moment to give the coronavirus a second chance."

As the country continued to struggle to combat the virus, Raab said China would have answer tough questions while adding that "we can't have business as usual after this crisis".

"We'll have to ask the hard questions about how it came about and how it couldn't have been stopped earlier," Raab pointed out.

After UK declared an extension of lockdown on Thursday, the country reported 847 new deaths in the last 24 hours due to coronavirus as the total number of death toll rose to 14,576 on Friday.

After UK declared an extension of lockdown on Thursday, the country reported 847 new deaths in the last 24 hours due to coronavirus as the total number of death toll rose to 14,576 on Friday. Also Read: Person-to-person infection rate falls in German data analysis Britain had reported 861 deaths on Thursday, indicating a marginal dip in the number of COVID-19 casualties. According to the health ministry, 5,599 people had tested positive for coronavirus over the last 24 hours, taking the total number of infections in the country to nearly 109,000. Also Read: Japan to offer $930 to every household as stimulus payment UK is among the most badly hit countries in the world along with France, Italy Spain and the US who have seen their countries and economy devasted due to the pandemic. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab had said on Thursday that the government has decided to extend the lockdown by another three weeks, while asserting that "worst thing we could do right now is ease up too soon". PM Johnson who was himself hit by the virus had announced a lockdown on March 23 even as the daily death toll from the virus hit nearly 1,000 over the Easter weekend but has been falling ever since. On the question of relaxing the lockdown, Raab said:"We will only do it when the evidence demonstrates that it is safe to do it," adding, "Now is not the moment to give the coronavirus a second chance." As the country continued to struggle to combat the virus, Raab said China would have answer tough questions while adding that "we can't have business as usual after this crisis". "We'll have to ask the hard questions about how it came about and how it couldn't have been stopped earlier," Raab pointed out.

Amid lockdown extension, UK's coronavirus death toll surges past 14,500

As Germany announced plans to manufacture at least 50 million masks a week, the country's disease control agency Robert Koch Institute said that person-to-person infection rate had dropped to 0.7 in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-belarus-president-calls-coronavirus-psychosis-organisations-step-up-mobilisation-efforts-293165">Also Read: As Belarus' president calls coronavirus 'psychosis'</a>

According to the data, a coronavirus patient in the country is infecting less than one person - a critical analysis according to which Germany gradually hopes to ease the countrywide lockdown.

Merkel had earlier said that shops up to 800 square metres (8,600 square feet) will be allowed to reopen if they abide by the "hygiene rules".

"The curve (of infections) has got flatter, but it still has to be in a shape that doesn't overburden our health system," Merkel asserted, while adding,"even if we assume that one person infects 1.1 others, we would reach the limits of what our health system and intensive care beds can manage in October."

"If we assume a rate of 1.2... we would reach the health system's limit in July. And with a rate of 1.3 -- it doesn't sound like much -- we would get there in June already," the Germany chancellor said on a cautious note.

"You can see how little margin for error we have" when tweaking the step-by-step lockdown exit, Merkel said, while saying that &nbsp;"caution should be the watchword, not over-confidence".&nbsp;

Germany has 138, 273 cases of COVID-19 infections in the country so far with 3,868 deaths.

As Germany announced plans to manufacture at least 50 million masks a week, the country's disease control agency Robert Koch Institute said that person-to-person infection rate had dropped to 0.

As Germany announced plans to manufacture at least 50 million masks a week, the country's disease control agency Robert Koch Institute said that person-to-person infection rate had dropped to 0.7 in the country. Also Read: As Belarus' president calls coronavirus 'psychosis' According to the data, a coronavirus patient in the country is infecting less than one person - a critical analysis according to which Germany gradually hopes to ease the countrywide lockdown. Merkel had earlier said that shops up to 800 square metres (8,600 square feet) will be allowed to reopen if they abide by the "hygiene rules". "The curve (of infections) has got flatter, but it still has to be in a shape that doesn't overburden our health system," Merkel asserted, while adding,"even if we assume that one person infects 1.1 others, we would reach the limits of what our health system and intensive care beds can manage in October." "If we assume a rate of 1.2... we would reach the health system's limit in July. And with a rate of 1.3 -- it doesn't sound like much -- we would get there in June already," the Germany chancellor said on a cautious note. "You can see how little margin for error we have" when tweaking the step-by-step lockdown exit, Merkel said, while saying that "caution should be the watchword, not over-confidence". Germany has 138, 273 cases of COVID-19 infections in the country so far with 3,868 deaths.

Lockdown decision: Person-to-person infection rate falls in German data analysis

Japan has decided to offer 100,000 yen which equals to $930 as a cash payment to every resident. The&nbsp;announcement was made by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a measure to contain the accelerated coronavirus cases which has been affecting the world's third-largest economy.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-expands-coronavirus-emergency-nationwide-amid-spike-in-cases-292928">Japan expands coronavirus emergency nationwide amid spike in cases</a>

In a televised news conference Shinzo Abe said: "We are moving quickly to deliver cash to all people." He held the conference to explain his previous decision which involved the expansion of the emergency.&nbsp;

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Previously, it was planned that the residents who have found it difficult to get an income due to the lockdown will get a stimulus payment three times the current amount. But the plan was later scrapped and Abe apologised for it.&nbsp;

Despite having relatively fewer coronavirus cases than the US and Europe, Tokyo saw a surge in cases on Friday with over 201 people testing&nbsp;positive which has left the top brass concerned.

On Thursday, Japan decided to expand the coronavirus emergency to the whole country covering all prefectures.

"Areas, where a state of emergency should be carried out, will be expanded from the seven prefectures to all prefectures," Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said.

The Japanese prime minister had earlier declared an emergency in seven regions which included the capital Tokyo. The government had declared a state of emergency after medical experts warned the disease could grow exponentially if people did not stay inside.

Japan was set to host the 2020 Summer Olympics in July but due to surge in cases, the games were postponed and are due to be held in 2021.&nbsp;

Japan has decided to offer 100,000 yen which equals to $930 as a cash payment to every resident. The announcement was made by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a measure to contain the accelerated coronavirus cases which has been affecting the world's third-largest economy.

Japan has decided to offer 100,000 yen which equals to $930 as a cash payment to every resident. The announcement was made by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a measure to contain the accelerated coronavirus cases which has been affecting the world's third-largest economy. Also read: Japan expands coronavirus emergency nationwide amid spike in cases In a televised news conference Shinzo Abe said: "We are moving quickly to deliver cash to all people." He held the conference to explain his previous decision which involved the expansion of the emergency. × Previously, it was planned that the residents who have found it difficult to get an income due to the lockdown will get a stimulus payment three times the current amount. But the plan was later scrapped and Abe apologised for it. Despite having relatively fewer coronavirus cases than the US and Europe, Tokyo saw a surge in cases on Friday with over 201 people testing positive which has left the top brass concerned. On Thursday, Japan decided to expand the coronavirus emergency to the whole country covering all prefectures. "Areas, where a state of emergency should be carried out, will be expanded from the seven prefectures to all prefectures," Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said. The Japanese prime minister had earlier declared an emergency in seven regions which included the capital Tokyo. The government had declared a state of emergency after medical experts warned the disease could grow exponentially if people did not stay inside. Japan was set to host the 2020 Summer Olympics in July but due to surge in cases, the games were postponed and are due to be held in 2021.

Japan to offer $930 to every household as stimulus payment amid coronavirus pandemic

India's health ministry said today that the average growth of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-once-chinas-coronavirus-epicentre-raises-death-toll-by-50-293040">coronavirus</a> cases was at 1.2 since April 1 which stood at 2.1 between March 15 to March 31.&nbsp;

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"There is 40 per cent decline in average growth factor even as we increased coronavirus testings," India's health ministry official Lav Aggarwal said.

"The ratio between recovered coronavirus patients and deaths stands at 80:20 in India which is higher than that in several other counties," the health official spokesman said.

The health ministry said it is aiming to make 10 lakh RTPCR kits by the month of May indigenously.

The ministry informed that 1,007 new coronavirus cases were reported in the country with 23 deaths reported in the last 24 hours.

Meanwhile, Karnataka reported 38 more coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with the total number of confirmed cases rising to 353 in the state.

India's health ministry said today that the average growth of coronavirus cases was at 1.2 since April 1 which stood at 2.1 between March 15 to March 31. Also Read: Maharashtra reports 288 more cases, seven deaths in 24 hours "There is 40 per cent decline in average growth factor even as we increased coronavirus testings," India's health ministry official Lav Aggarwal said.

India's health ministry said today that the average growth of coronavirus cases was at 1.2 since April 1 which stood at 2.1 between March 15 to March 31. Also Read: Maharashtra reports 288 more cases, seven deaths in 24 hours "There is 40 per cent decline in average growth factor even as we increased coronavirus testings," India's health ministry official Lav Aggarwal said. "The ratio between recovered coronavirus patients and deaths stands at 80:20 in India which is higher than that in several other counties," the health official spokesman said. The health ministry said it is aiming to make 10 lakh RTPCR kits by the month of May indigenously. The ministry informed that 1,007 new coronavirus cases were reported in the country with 23 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Karnataka reported 38 more coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with the total number of confirmed cases rising to 353 in the state.

Average growth of coronavirus in India was 2.1% in March, 1.2% in April: Health ministry

India's home minister Amit Shah said today that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rbi-measures-will-enhance-liquidity-help-poor-pm-modi-293126">Modi </a>government will leave no stone unturned in fight against coronavirus, ensuring minimum disruption in people’s lives.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indias-growth-among-best-in-g20-nations-gdp-to-grow-at-74-in-2021-22-says-rbi-chief-293055">Also Read:&nbsp;India's growth among best in G20 nations, says RBI chief</a>

As the virus spread in the country, Delhi Police informed today that 26 police personnel, including a station house officer&nbsp;are in quarantine after they came in contact with a constable who was carrying the COVID-19 infection.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra on Friday reported 288 more coronavirus cases with seven more deaths in the state. The total coronavirus cases in the state stand at 3,204 and deaths at 194, the state government informed.

In Andhra Pradesh, 38 more coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the number of confirmed cases rising to 572. Fourteen people have died due to the virus in the state.

In Gujarat, 92 more coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 1,021 in the state. Thirty-eight people have died due to the virus in the state. 
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India's home minister Amit Shah said today that the Modi government will leave no stone unturned in fight against coronavirus, ensuring minimum disruption in people’s lives.

India's home minister Amit Shah said today that the Modi government will leave no stone unturned in fight against coronavirus, ensuring minimum disruption in people’s lives. Also Read: India's growth among best in G20 nations, says RBI chief As the virus spread in the country, Delhi Police informed today that 26 police personnel, including a station house officer are in quarantine after they came in contact with a constable who was carrying the COVID-19 infection. Meanwhile, Maharashtra on Friday reported 288 more coronavirus cases with seven more deaths in the state. The total coronavirus cases in the state stand at 3,204 and deaths at 194, the state government informed. In Andhra Pradesh, 38 more coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the number of confirmed cases rising to 572. Fourteen people have died due to the virus in the state. In Gujarat, 92 more coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 1,021 in the state. Thirty-eight people have died due to the virus in the state.

Maharashtra reports 288 more cases, seven deaths in 24 hours

Belgium on Friday reported deaths of 5,000 people due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-covid-19-toll-passes-32000-probable-virus-deaths-included-293016">coronavirus</a> with 313 people dieing in the last 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-1st-coronavirus-victim-was-a-holocaust-survivour-293106">Also Read:&nbsp;Israel's 1st coronavirus victim was a Holocaust survivor</a>

The total death toll due to coronavirus now stands at 5,163, the country's health authority said. Several fatalities were reported from old age homes and hospitals.

The country now has high per capita mortality ratio compared to most other European countries.

On April 10, the European country had reported the death of 3,000 people. Europe has been hit hard with the COVID-19 epidemic with Spain, Italy, France and Germany being hit with thousands of casualties.

The World Health Organization(WHO) had said on Thursday that Europe is still in the "eye of the storm".

Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes had said earlier that &nbsp;said the government "made the choice of full transparency when communicating deaths linked to COVID-19," even if it resulted in "numbers that are sometimes overestimated."

The IMF said Eurozone economy will crash in 2020. The international finance body said the eurozone economy would crash by&nbsp;7.5 per cent in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. The region is predicted to have the worst performance of any region in the world. &nbsp;

Italy which has been hit hardest due to the virus with over 22,000 deaths will see a slump of 9.1 percent in 2020, the IMF reported.&nbsp;

Belgium on Friday reported deaths of 5,000 people due to coronavirus with 313 people dieing in the last 24 hours. Also Read: Israel's 1st coronavirus victim was a Holocaust survivor The total death toll due to coronavirus now stands at 5,163, the country's health authority said.

Belgium on Friday reported deaths of 5,000 people due to coronavirus with 313 people dieing in the last 24 hours. Also Read: Israel's 1st coronavirus victim was a Holocaust survivor The total death toll due to coronavirus now stands at 5,163, the country's health authority said. Several fatalities were reported from old age homes and hospitals. The country now has high per capita mortality ratio compared to most other European countries. On April 10, the European country had reported the death of 3,000 people. Europe has been hit hard with the COVID-19 epidemic with Spain, Italy, France and Germany being hit with thousands of casualties. The World Health Organization(WHO) had said on Thursday that Europe is still in the "eye of the storm". Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes had said earlier that said the government "made the choice of full transparency when communicating deaths linked to COVID-19," even if it resulted in "numbers that are sometimes overestimated." The IMF said Eurozone economy will crash in 2020. The international finance body said the eurozone economy would crash by 7.5 per cent in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. The region is predicted to have the worst performance of any region in the world. Italy which has been hit hardest due to the virus with over 22,000 deaths will see a slump of 9.1 percent in 2020, the IMF reported.

Belgium's coronavirus deaths rise to over 5,000

Life under lockdown can be tough, where you cannot go out. There is no school, no college and shopping malls are closed as are restaurants and clubs. You are locked indoors, but who said you cannot go places virtually?

Life under lockdown can be tough, where you cannot go out. There is no school, no college and shopping malls are closed as are restaurants and clubs. You are locked indoors, but who said you cannot go places virtually? Enter social media. With one click and scroll, you can cross borders, climb mountains and jam to the latest track. Social media has become India's favourite lockdown pastime. How are you passing your time under lockdown? Ask an Indian, he or she will most likely point at the phone. Indians have become hooked to social media and the data is proof. Number of times apps are being opened: An average Indian is opening Facebook 20.9 times a day. In February, the number was 13.9. India went into a lockdown on the March 24 and by March 29, an average Indian was opening Instagram 19 times a day. These numbers are from market intelligence platform, Kalagato. It says TikTok has emerged as one of the biggest gainers. It's session time has risen to 56.9 minutes that's almost an hour. TikTok's varied content, despite the security concerns, seems to have worked magic with Indian users. Live dot me too has seen an uptick in user base. Its time spent has grown 315 per cent between February 2 to March 29 with an average user clicking on the app at least 11.8 times a day. A daily active user base is not something too many apps can boast of. Twitter is at number 1. Its daily active users have grown 30 per cent. Experts say it's courtesy of the lack of newspapers. Live dot me is at number 2. TikTok has been a gainer but misinformation and fake news remain a matter of big concern for this Chinese app. The numbers for Facebook and Instagram are not too impressive. That said, one must keep in mind that both these apps already have a loyal fan base. At the end of the day, there is one thing that all of these numbers are pointing at.

Social media companies gain amid India lockdown

France on Thursday reported 753 more deaths in the last 24 hours due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-governor-cuomo-extends-lockdown-as-covid-19-deaths-continue-to-rise-292986">coronavirus </a>with the number of infected cases rising to 134, 598.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-uk-extends-lockdown-as-death-toll-crosses-13700-861-deaths-in-24-hours-292971">Also Read:&nbsp;UK extends lockdown as death toll crosses 13,700</a>

17,920&nbsp;people have died to the COVID-19 epidemic in the country even as President Macron extended the lockdown in the country which has undertaken on March 17.

"The number of virus patients hospitalised dropped by 474 and the number in critical care declined by 209, the health ministry said, adding,"The spread of the virus is stabilising at a high level."&nbsp;

President Emmanuel Macron had said earlier that the epidemic "was beginning to steady" as he indicated that the lockdown will be eased after May 11.

Macron said schools could gradually reopen then but cafes, cinemas, and cultural venues would remain closed with no summer festivals on the cards until at least mid-July.

The country also rescheduled the Tour de France after Macron announced the extension of the ban till mid-July. The international cycling event is now due to take place from August 29 to September 20, organizers said.

France on Thursday reported 753 more deaths in the last 24 hours due to coronavirus with the number of infected cases rising to 134, 598. Also Read: UK extends lockdown as death toll crosses 13,700 17,920 people have died to the COVID-19 epidemic in the country even as President Macron extended the lockdown in the country which has undertaken on March 17.

France on Thursday reported 753 more deaths in the last 24 hours due to coronavirus with the number of infected cases rising to 134, 598. Also Read: UK extends lockdown as death toll crosses 13,700 17,920 people have died to the COVID-19 epidemic in the country even as President Macron extended the lockdown in the country which has undertaken on March 17. "The number of virus patients hospitalised dropped by 474 and the number in critical care declined by 209, the health ministry said, adding,"The spread of the virus is stabilising at a high level." President Emmanuel Macron had said earlier that the epidemic "was beginning to steady" as he indicated that the lockdown will be eased after May 11. Macron said schools could gradually reopen then but cafes, cinemas, and cultural venues would remain closed with no summer festivals on the cards until at least mid-July. The country also rescheduled the Tour de France after Macron announced the extension of the ban till mid-July. The international cycling event is now due to take place from August 29 to September 20, organizers said.

'Virus is stabilising': France reports 753 deaths in 24 hours as hospitalizations drop

The United States is first, it has surpassed all other nations but not in a good way. The Trump administration is successfully failing in the coronavirus battle.

The United States is first, it has surpassed all other nations but not in a good way. The Trump administration is successfully failing in the coronavirus battle. America is first in the death toll with more than 30,000 lives lost. It is first in the number of active cases with 639,000 and counting. It is first in cascading job losses with 20 million people have sought unemployment benefits as of last week. A "Trump-made disaster". The pandemic in the United States has been a deliberate disaster from the very beginning. Protesters from Lansing, Michigan with most of them being Trump supporters are marching in thousands, placards that praise Donald Trump. Masks and gloves have been replaced by flags and rifles. Do you know what these people are protesting against? Social distancing, reducing interactions and the Michigan governor who has decided to extend the lockdown. The effectiveness of measures to contain the virus is being used as a rationale for revoking these measures. Do you know what this is according to the US President? A mutiny. Trump took to Twitter and said: "Tell the democrat governors that mutiny on the bounty was one of my all-time favourite movies. A good old fashioned mutiny every now and then is an exciting and invigorating thing to watch." Tell the Democrat Governors that “Mutiny On The Bounty” was one of my all time favorite movies. A good old fashioned mutiny every now and then is an exciting and invigorating thing to watch, especially when the mutineers need so much from the Captain. Too easy! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 14, 2020 × On the contrary, the country has recorded its highest ever spike in the death toll with more than 2,600 people deaths in the last 24 hours. The US government gave a $3.7 million grant --- to the Wuhan lab accused of allegedly leaking this virus. The Chinese lab at the centre of coronavirus scrutiny was using American money to research bats and pangolins. There are countless reports to back this.The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a government agency awarded this grant to the lab. Matt Gaetz, Trump's fellow Republican and a Congressman from Florida himself has confessed to it. He said that for years, American taxpayers were unknowingly funding experiments at this lab that may have caused this pandemic. Did Donald Trump know about this? That is a question to be asked. Trump's coronavirus "game-changer", hydroxychloroquine has been called "dangerous" by the CIA. The Central Intelligence Agency is by far the most powerful intelligence body in the world. It has warned its employees against using hydroxychloroquine. The warning was reportedly published on a website for the CIA staff. "At this point, the drug is not recommended to be used by patients." "It is part of ongoing investigational studies." "There are potentially significant side effects, including sudden cardiac death." US Senators could be using crucial coronavirus briefings to make stock decisions. Senator Richard Burr and Kelly Loeffler -- both Republicans ---- have been accused of trading stocks after receiving private briefings about the virus. How is it problematic? Because Senators are powerful people. They receive and have access to information not everybody has. They cannot and must not use this information for an unfair advantage at the stock market... The US Justice Department has launched an investigation --- so has the FBI. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), America's biggest professional wrestling company. It hails nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. Its chairman, Vince McMahon is said to be an old friend of the US president. He has been listed as an advisor to restart the US economy. On April 9, the wrestling company has been declared an 'essential service' amid the coronavirus lockdown and within 24 hours of it being declared essential by Florida governor Ron Desantis. The wife of the chairman of this company. Linda McMahon made a political donation of 20 million dollars to help re-elect Donald Trump. WWE live-shows are still on despite one of its performers catching the virus. This has been Donald Trump's approach to the coronavirus crisis and his defenders may disagree.

Trump administration fails to cope as COVID-19 pandemic takes heavy toll

New York reported 606 deaths in the last 24 hours as Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-expands-coronavirus-emergency-nationwide-amid-spike-in-cases-292928">lockdown</a> until May 15.

"I don't want to project beyond that period,"&nbsp; the New York governor said. "One month is a long time," Cuomo added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-uk-extends-lockdown-as-death-toll-crosses-13700-861-deaths-in-24-hours-292971">Also Read:&nbsp;UK extends lockdown as death toll crosses 13,700; 861 deaths in 24 hours</a>

"I would like to see that infection rate get down even more," Cuomo said, adding, "we have to continue what we are doing."

New York which is the epicenter of the virus in the United States has seen 11,586&nbsp;&nbsp;deaths and half a million infected cases devastating the city even as President Trump said he would unveil plans to reopen the US economy, claiming the country&nbsp;had "passed the peak" of the coronavirus crisis even as the death toll continues to mount across the states.

According to Johns Hopkins coronavirus tracker, the total death toll due the virus has crossed 30,000 in the country with the number of infected cases rising to 640,291 which is the highest in the world.

Governor Andrew Cuomo had earlier said that the state had developed its own antibody test that could help detect those immune to coronavirus.

"We're going to prioritize the antibody testing for first responders and essential workers," the New York governor said.

The governor declared that 2,000 people would be tested a day, while asserting that he had a "blueprint" on testing New Yorkers for the virus.

New York reported 606 deaths in the last 24 hours as Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the lockdown until May 15. "I don't want to project beyond that period," the New York governor said.

New York reported 606 deaths in the last 24 hours as Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the lockdown until May 15. "I don't want to project beyond that period," the New York governor said. "One month is a long time," Cuomo added. Also Read: UK extends lockdown as death toll crosses 13,700; 861 deaths in 24 hours "I would like to see that infection rate get down even more," Cuomo said, adding, "we have to continue what we are doing." New York which is the epicenter of the virus in the United States has seen 11,586 deaths and half a million infected cases devastating the city even as President Trump said he would unveil plans to reopen the US economy, claiming the country had "passed the peak" of the coronavirus crisis even as the death toll continues to mount across the states. According to Johns Hopkins coronavirus tracker, the total death toll due the virus has crossed 30,000 in the country with the number of infected cases rising to 640,291 which is the highest in the world. Governor Andrew Cuomo had earlier said that the state had developed its own antibody test that could help detect those immune to coronavirus. "We're going to prioritize the antibody testing for first responders and essential workers," the New York governor said. The governor declared that 2,000 people would be tested a day, while asserting that he had a "blueprint" on testing New Yorkers for the virus.

New York governor Cuomo extends lockdown as COVID-19 deaths continue to rise

Britain on Thursday reported 861 deaths in the last 24 hours due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-could-reoccur-in-2024-social-distancing-should-continue-in-us-for-two-years-harvard-study-292950">coronavirus </a>taking the total number of deaths in the UK to over 13,700.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-death-toll-in-spain-crosses-19000-casualties-may-be-higher-say-reports-292918">Also Read: Coronavirus death toll in Spain crosses 19,000; casualties may be higher</a>

As the death toll continued to rise, the government announced it was extending the lockdown for "at least" another three weeks.as England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty said the number of deaths was peaking but said the deaths would keep rising in the country.

Foreign secretary Dominic Raab said: "The government has decided that the current measures must remain in place for at least the next three weeks."

The government confirmed that 27 members of the National Health Service(NHS) have died in the country while combating the virus.

According to the UK's health ministry, 12,868 people in hospitals in Britain have died. There are 99, 516 cases of coronavirus in the country which is among the highest in the world.

The government informed that it has the capacity to conduct 35,000 COVID-19 tests a day with the ain to reach 100,000 by Apri-end.

Amid news of widespread carnage, a World War II veteran captain Tom Moore, 99, completed hundred laps of his garden as he raised $15 million for the NHS. Moore is set to turn hundred by at the end of the month. 
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Britain on Thursday reported 861 deaths in the last 24 hours due to coronavirus taking the total number of deaths in the UK to over 13,700. Also Read: Coronavirus death toll in Spain crosses 19,000; casualties may be higher As the death toll continued to rise, the government announced it was extending the lockdown for "at least" another three weeks.

Britain on Thursday reported 861 deaths in the last 24 hours due to coronavirus taking the total number of deaths in the UK to over 13,700. Also Read: Coronavirus death toll in Spain crosses 19,000; casualties may be higher As the death toll continued to rise, the government announced it was extending the lockdown for "at least" another three weeks.as England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty said the number of deaths was peaking but said the deaths would keep rising in the country. Foreign secretary Dominic Raab said: "The government has decided that the current measures must remain in place for at least the next three weeks." The government confirmed that 27 members of the National Health Service(NHS) have died in the country while combating the virus. According to the UK's health ministry, 12,868 people in hospitals in Britain have died. There are 99, 516 cases of coronavirus in the country which is among the highest in the world. The government informed that it has the capacity to conduct 35,000 COVID-19 tests a day with the ain to reach 100,000 by Apri-end. Amid news of widespread carnage, a World War II veteran captain Tom Moore, 99, completed hundred laps of his garden as he raised $15 million for the NHS. Moore is set to turn hundred by at the end of the month.

COVID-19: UK extends lockdown as death toll crosses 13,700; 861 deaths in 24 hours

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