Maharashtra on Monday reported 165 more <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-least-72-families-in-south-delhi-quarantined-after-pizza-delivery-boy-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-292819">coronavirus </a>cases with Mumbai reporting 107 cases, the state health department said.

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The number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra has now risen to 3,081.

The Andhra Pradesh government reported nine more cases of coronavirus with cases in Krishna, Kurnool and West Godavari districts.

The total number of coronavirus cases has now risen to 534. Fourteen people have died due to the virus with twenty patients who have been discharged.

In Rajasthan twenty-five&nbsp;new coronavirus cases were reported with Ajmer, Bikaner, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur and Tonk reporting COVID-19 cases.

The total number of coronavirus cases has now risen to 1,101.

As the number of cases continued to rise, the health ministry said 12,380 coronavirus cases have been reported so far in the country with 414 deaths.

Maharashtra on Monday reported 165 more coronavirus cases with Mumbai reporting 107 cases, the state health department said. Also Read: All 5 who died of COVID-19 in Bhopal were 1984 gas tragedy victims The number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra has now risen to 3,081.

Maharashtra on Monday reported 165 more coronavirus cases with Mumbai reporting 107 cases, the state health department said. Also Read: All 5 who died of COVID-19 in Bhopal were 1984 gas tragedy victims The number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra has now risen to 3,081. The Andhra Pradesh government reported nine more cases of coronavirus with cases in Krishna, Kurnool and West Godavari districts. The total number of coronavirus cases has now risen to 534. Fourteen people have died due to the virus with twenty patients who have been discharged. In Rajasthan twenty-five new coronavirus cases were reported with Ajmer, Bikaner, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur and Tonk reporting COVID-19 cases. The total number of coronavirus cases has now risen to 1,101. As the number of cases continued to rise, the health ministry said 12,380 coronavirus cases have been reported so far in the country with 414 deaths.

Maharashtra reports 165 more coronavirus cases; 107 more in Mumbai

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K. Palanisamy said today that 25 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/centre-earmarks-170-covid-19-hotspot-districts-207-potential-ones-292791">coronavirus </a>cases were reported in the state taking the number of confirmed cases to 1,267.

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In Mumbai which has been badly hit with the COVID-19 epidemic, two family members of an officer posted at Byculla fire station tested positive for coronavirus.

In Pune, a 65-year-old woman who had tested positive for coronavirus died on Wednesday night taking the death toll due to the virus at 44.

Maharashtra has been the hardest hit due to the coronavirus. In Mumbai's Dharavi slum area eleven more coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number of coronavirus positive cases in the area to 71, BMC officials informed.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka's minority welfare, waqf &amp; hajj department announced that no public shall be allowed to perform congregational prayers in mosques across the state during Ramzan due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K. Palanisamy said today that 25 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state taking the number of confirmed cases to 1,267.

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K. Palanisamy said today that 25 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state taking the number of confirmed cases to 1,267. Also Read: Also Read: At least 72 families in Delhi quarantined after pizza delivery boy tests positive In Mumbai which has been badly hit with the COVID-19 epidemic, two family members of an officer posted at Byculla fire station tested positive for coronavirus. In Pune, a 65-year-old woman who had tested positive for coronavirus died on Wednesday night taking the death toll due to the virus at 44. Maharashtra has been the hardest hit due to the coronavirus. In Mumbai's Dharavi slum area eleven more coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number of coronavirus positive cases in the area to 71, BMC officials informed. Meanwhile, the Karnataka's minority welfare, waqf & hajj department announced that no public shall be allowed to perform congregational prayers in mosques across the state during Ramzan due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Eleven more coronavirus cases reported in Mumbai's Dharavi; confirmed cases rise to 71

On April 3, 2020, coronavirus cases had crossed the 1 million mark globally, the world's attention was focused on containing the cases but for Beijing&nbsp;business continued as usual in the South China Sea.

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Why is the South China Sea so important to China? how much business is conducted on this route?

A Chinese surveillance ship hit and sunk a Vietnamese fishing boat in the disputed waters, eight people onboard the sinking vessel and two other Vietnamese boats were captured and detained.

It's been more than a week and Beijing has steadily increased its presence and frequency of harassment. It is consolidating and strengthening its position in the South China Sea because besides China there are five other claimants to the territories&nbsp;in this resource-rich waterway.

The state of Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei lay claim to the islands, together these nations have over 11,000 cases of the coronavirus. The outbreak in these countries has stalled most defence activities but the outbreak in mainland China has apparently been "contained".

The coronavirus is a 'foreign crisis' now and Beijing is reminding the smaller neighbors of its supremacy. At least 130 Chinese vessels have been spotted near the Philippine occupied Pagasa island since January. Two new research stations have been launched on China's large man-made islands - fiery Cross &amp; Subi Reef. These facilities are apparently conducting field navigation &amp; scientific research in the Spratlys - a disputed archipelago.

Since March, Chinese fighter jets have been conducting unprecedented air drills off the coast of Taiwan. It was followed by the deployment of an aircraft carrier - Liaoning that was intercepted by Japan's military and now with the sinking of a Vietnamese boat, the dragon's strategic game plan is getting clearer.

Beijing is using the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-coronavirus-cases-much-higher-than-being-reported-study-finds-292472">pandemic </a>to wage a "silent war"&nbsp;for lasting domination of this waterway,&nbsp; a&nbsp;war that may soon engulf more waterways and more countries&nbsp;if it remains unchecked and&nbsp;unreported.

On April 3, 2020, coronavirus cases had crossed the 1 million mark globally, the world's attention was focused on containing the cases but for Beijing business continued as usual in the South China Sea.

On April 3, 2020, coronavirus cases had crossed the 1 million mark globally, the world's attention was focused on containing the cases but for Beijing business continued as usual in the South China Sea. Also Read: Now, China approves trials for two more coronavirus vaccines Why is the South China Sea so important to China? how much business is conducted on this route? A Chinese surveillance ship hit and sunk a Vietnamese fishing boat in the disputed waters, eight people onboard the sinking vessel and two other Vietnamese boats were captured and detained. It's been more than a week and Beijing has steadily increased its presence and frequency of harassment. It is consolidating and strengthening its position in the South China Sea because besides China there are five other claimants to the territories in this resource-rich waterway. The state of Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei lay claim to the islands, together these nations have over 11,000 cases of the coronavirus. The outbreak in these countries has stalled most defence activities but the outbreak in mainland China has apparently been "contained". The coronavirus is a 'foreign crisis' now and Beijing is reminding the smaller neighbors of its supremacy. At least 130 Chinese vessels have been spotted near the Philippine occupied Pagasa island since January. Two new research stations have been launched on China's large man-made islands - fiery Cross & Subi Reef. These facilities are apparently conducting field navigation & scientific research in the Spratlys - a disputed archipelago. Since March, Chinese fighter jets have been conducting unprecedented air drills off the coast of Taiwan. It was followed by the deployment of an aircraft carrier - Liaoning that was intercepted by Japan's military and now with the sinking of a Vietnamese boat, the dragon's strategic game plan is getting clearer. Beijing is using the pandemic to wage a "silent war" for lasting domination of this waterway, a war that may soon engulf more waterways and more countries if it remains unchecked and unreported.

Despite coronavirus pandemic, China wages 'silent war' in South China Sea

New York on Tuesday reported 778 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-spain-records-567-new-deaths-as-death-toll-crosses-18000-292450">coronavirus</a> deaths in the last 24 hours even as Governor &nbsp;Andrew Cuomo said that new hospital admissions and infections were down.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-uk-records-778-one-day-deaths-as-toll-crosses-12000-292487">Also Read:&nbsp;UK records 778 one-day deaths as toll crosses 12,000</a>

The death toll in New York due to coronavirus has reached 10,834. The toll on Tuesday was 671, the current one-day death toll was one of the highest reported in the city.

"We are reducing the rate of infection," Cuomo said, adding," we are changing the curve, every day. We've shown that we control the virus, the virus doesn't control us."

The United States has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world with 584, 073 patients down with the virus with over 23,700 people who have died from COVID-19 across the country.

Despite the death toll, the New York governor had said on Monday that he working on a plan to open the city for business next month.

Cuomo took a dig at Trump after the US president expressed his interest in opening the city. Speaking to a US news channel the New York governor said: "We don't have King Trump, we have President Trump."

The New York governor's comment came after Trump said on Monday that, "when somebody's the president of the United States, the authority is total," adding, "It’s total. And the governors know that ... They can't do anything without the approval of the president."

New York on Tuesday reported 778 coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours even as Governor Andrew Cuomo said that new hospital admissions and infections were down.

New York on Tuesday reported 778 coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours even as Governor Andrew Cuomo said that new hospital admissions and infections were down. Also Read: UK records 778 one-day deaths as toll crosses 12,000 The death toll in New York due to coronavirus has reached 10,834. The toll on Tuesday was 671, the current one-day death toll was one of the highest reported in the city. "We are reducing the rate of infection," Cuomo said, adding," we are changing the curve, every day. We've shown that we control the virus, the virus doesn't control us." The United States has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world with 584, 073 patients down with the virus with over 23,700 people who have died from COVID-19 across the country. Despite the death toll, the New York governor had said on Monday that he working on a plan to open the city for business next month. Cuomo took a dig at Trump after the US president expressed his interest in opening the city. Speaking to a US news channel the New York governor said: "We don't have King Trump, we have President Trump." The New York governor's comment came after Trump said on Monday that, "when somebody's the president of the United States, the authority is total," adding, "It’s total. And the governors know that ... They can't do anything without the approval of the president."

New York governor says hospitalization, COVID-19 infections down while taking a dig at 'King Trump'

Telangana on Tuesday reported 52 new<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/1036-people-have-been-cured-of-the-virus-indias-health-ministry-292457"> coronavirus</a> cases with the total number of cases rising to 644.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-mumbai-reports-204-cases-11-deaths-in-one-day-292480">Also Read: Mumbai reports 204 cases, 11 deaths in one day</a>

Eighteen people have died due to the virus in Telangana, with 110 patients cured.

Meanwhile, in Assam, a woman from Dhubri tested positive for coronavirus.

"She is the wife of a coronavirus patient who is connected both with Nizamuddin Markaz and the Athgaon Kabristan congregation in Guwahati," Assam health minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

The number of coronavirus patients in the state has now risen to 32 in the state.

Meanwhile, the Railways announced today that all passenger train services will remain cancelled&nbsp;across the country till May 3 after PM Modi declared an extension of the lockdown in the country.

There is no plan to run any special train to clear the passenger rush, the railway ministry declared.

In Maharashtra, police registered cases against &nbsp;800-1000 unidentified people in connection with the incident of gathering in Bandra.

The people were booked under Section 3 of the Epidemic Act.&nbsp;

Telangana on Tuesday reported 52 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases rising to 644. Also Read: Mumbai reports 204 cases, 11 deaths in one day Eighteen people have died due to the virus in Telangana, with 110 patients cured.

Telangana on Tuesday reported 52 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases rising to 644. Also Read: Mumbai reports 204 cases, 11 deaths in one day Eighteen people have died due to the virus in Telangana, with 110 patients cured. Meanwhile, in Assam, a woman from Dhubri tested positive for coronavirus. "She is the wife of a coronavirus patient who is connected both with Nizamuddin Markaz and the Athgaon Kabristan congregation in Guwahati," Assam health minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The number of coronavirus patients in the state has now risen to 32 in the state. Meanwhile, the Railways announced today that all passenger train services will remain cancelled across the country till May 3 after PM Modi declared an extension of the lockdown in the country. There is no plan to run any special train to clear the passenger rush, the railway ministry declared. In Maharashtra, police registered cases against 800-1000 unidentified people in connection with the incident of gathering in Bandra. The people were booked under Section 3 of the Epidemic Act.

Police registers cases against 'unidentified' people over gathering at Bandra

Despite 21 days of stringent lockdown measures, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-extends-lockdown-till-may-3-as-coronavirus-cases-cross-10000-292393">coronavirus</a> continues to spread rapidly across India. The deadly virus has which has infected more than 10,000 people in the country.&nbsp;

The increase in cases has forced the government to extend social isolation norms till May.

Reports suggest that&nbsp;initial steps of caution and swift action in treating the sick helped India in containing the virus.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the lockdown by another 19 days but, also highlighted how India had effectively fared well as compared to other countries in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

But, the contrarian view argues that India was not carrying out enough tests to assess the situation. Before PM Modi announced lockdown measures across the country, India recorded 536 cases of infection, nine deaths and had carried out 22,694 tests.

However, during the period of lockdown, more than 2,15,000 tests were conducted and the total number of cases surpassed 10,000 with close to 339 deaths.&nbsp;

Medical practitioners and experts had raised concerns over the scale of testing in India but, there has been a significant drop in new cases as the government is expanding testing centres to non-hotspots areas and conducting more tests.&nbsp;

The data on daily additional cases also suggest that India is not heading towards geometrical progression in its COVID-19 cases. In fact, there is a&nbsp;massive dip in new cases registered on some days.

A few days ago, the ministry of health and family welfare highlighted the importance of containment measures and projected what would have been the case if India had acted otherwise. In a scenario where had India not considered lockdown - the number of cases would have reached 2 lakh cases by April 11 and by April 15 --the number of cases would have surged to 8 lakh cases.

Under scenario two, where containment measures is being adopted without lockdown, the number of cases would have reached over 45,000 cases by April 11 and by April 15, the number of cases would have surpassed over one lakh cases.

However, in the current scenario where India has enforced both containment measures and a lockdown, the number of coronavirus cases have been restricted to over 10,000 cases.

As of today, the virus has infected more than 10,000 people and has killed over 339 people in India.=, however, increased testing and lockdown measures continue to dispel skepticism surrounding the outbreak in India.

In fact, the data on new cases, and earlier projections have reaffirmed India's resilience in fighting the virus.

Despite 21 days of stringent lockdown measures, coronavirus continues to spread rapidly across India. The deadly virus has which has infected more than 10,000 people in the country.

Despite 21 days of stringent lockdown measures, coronavirus continues to spread rapidly across India. The deadly virus has which has infected more than 10,000 people in the country. The increase in cases has forced the government to extend social isolation norms till May. Reports suggest that initial steps of caution and swift action in treating the sick helped India in containing the virus. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the lockdown by another 19 days but, also highlighted how India had effectively fared well as compared to other countries in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. But, the contrarian view argues that India was not carrying out enough tests to assess the situation. Before PM Modi announced lockdown measures across the country, India recorded 536 cases of infection, nine deaths and had carried out 22,694 tests. However, during the period of lockdown, more than 2,15,000 tests were conducted and the total number of cases surpassed 10,000 with close to 339 deaths. Medical practitioners and experts had raised concerns over the scale of testing in India but, there has been a significant drop in new cases as the government is expanding testing centres to non-hotspots areas and conducting more tests. The data on daily additional cases also suggest that India is not heading towards geometrical progression in its COVID-19 cases. In fact, there is a massive dip in new cases registered on some days. A few days ago, the ministry of health and family welfare highlighted the importance of containment measures and projected what would have been the case if India had acted otherwise. In a scenario where had India not considered lockdown - the number of cases would have reached 2 lakh cases by April 11 and by April 15 --the number of cases would have surged to 8 lakh cases. Under scenario two, where containment measures is being adopted without lockdown, the number of cases would have reached over 45,000 cases by April 11 and by April 15, the number of cases would have surpassed over one lakh cases. However, in the current scenario where India has enforced both containment measures and a lockdown, the number of coronavirus cases have been restricted to over 10,000 cases. As of today, the virus has infected more than 10,000 people and has killed over 339 people in India.=, however, increased testing and lockdown measures continue to dispel skepticism surrounding the outbreak in India. In fact, the data on new cases, and earlier projections have reaffirmed India's resilience in fighting the virus.

What changes after 21 days of lockdown: India's coronavirus trajectory

France on Wednesday reported that the death toll due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-reports-761-deaths-in-24-hours-as-covid-19-death-toll-crosses-12800-292708">coronavirus</a> had crossed 17,000.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-reports-761-deaths-in-24-hours-as-covid-19-death-toll-crosses-12800-292708">Also Read: UK reports 761 deaths in 24 hours as COVID-19 death toll crosses 12,800</a>

French health officials said the number of those who were hospitalized has fallen for the first time since the virus took hold over the country.

17,167 people are now confirmed to have died in France due to COVID-19 in hospitals and nursing homes across the country. The total number of infected cases due the virus in France currently stands at 131, 365.

"There were currently 513 fewer coronavirus patients in hospital since the day before," health official &nbsp;Jerome Salomon said adding,"it remains very high but... the total shows for the first time a fall thanks to people who have been discharged."

President Emmanuel Macron had said earlier that the epidemic "was beginning to steady" while hinting that the lockdown could begin to be eased from May 11.

Macron added that the COVID-19 vaccine would be the only long-term solution.

France on Wednesday reported that the death toll due to coronavirus had crossed 17,000. Also Read: UK reports 761 deaths in 24 hours as COVID-19 death toll crosses 12,800 French health officials said the number of those who were hospitalized has fallen for the first time since the virus took hold over the country.

France on Wednesday reported that the death toll due to coronavirus had crossed 17,000. Also Read: UK reports 761 deaths in 24 hours as COVID-19 death toll crosses 12,800 French health officials said the number of those who were hospitalized has fallen for the first time since the virus took hold over the country. 17,167 people are now confirmed to have died in France due to COVID-19 in hospitals and nursing homes across the country. The total number of infected cases due the virus in France currently stands at 131, 365. "There were currently 513 fewer coronavirus patients in hospital since the day before," health official Jerome Salomon said adding,"it remains very high but... the total shows for the first time a fall thanks to people who have been discharged." President Emmanuel Macron had said earlier that the epidemic "was beginning to steady" while hinting that the lockdown could begin to be eased from May 11. Macron added that the COVID-19 vaccine would be the only long-term solution.

France coronavirus death toll crosses 17,000

After Greece broke the coronavirus chain in Europe, another European country has joined the list - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/country-remains-at-mercy-of-covid-19-finland-opens-helsinki-region-292666">Finland</a>.

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The coronavirus death toll in Finland is even lower than Greece with just 64 deaths. Its total number of COVID-19 cases is a little over three thousand compared to the rest of the European countries where most of the fatalities going up to thousands.&nbsp;

Finland's secret is all about preparedness. The world's happiest country has not let the Wuhan virus scar its smile. While Finland's neighbors are scrambling to bury the dead. Helsinki has capped its coronavirus fatalities at 64.

Finland has banked on three "s" - stockpile, swift action and staying with the times.

A country of just 5.5 million, experts call Finland the prepper nation of the Nordics. A country that's always prepared for a catastrophe because Finland has an enviable stockpile.

Surgical masks, protective equipment, medical supplies - Finland has got it all. Its agricultural coffers are filled too.

Oil, grains and raw materials - the country has it stacked. &nbsp;Although the details of its stockpile are not out in the open. No one knows how many masks the country has or where they are stored.

When the coronavirus hit Finland, it leaned on it stockpile, that too for the first time in 75 years - that is after World War-II. The masks were old but they were functioning.&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
What also worked for the Nordic country was swift action. Finland closed its schools and colleges as early as the second week of March. It also banned public gatherings and imposed a travel restriction.

The Finland model of staying with the times also helped. The government of Sanna Marin focused on staying with the times.

It roped in 1,500 social media influencers and they were tasked with sharing coronavirus information. The government also educated the masses on social media dos and donts. Fake news, panic posts etc being classified under the latter.

Finland sent the right message. The United Nations has highlighted another factor - trust. it said that the Finnish community trust each other and its institutions.

It makes the country resilient in the face of a catastrophe. Experts say trust can help a country bounce back from an emergency. The pandemic has doubled up as a litmus test. The result?

Finland is already easing coronavirus-related restrictions. Finland is lifting roadblocks in and around its capital Helsinki.

By May 13, the country plans to open its schools and public places. While the world's richest countries scramble for supplies, Finland says its public healthcare system has enough resources to treat all patients across the country.

After Greece broke the coronavirus chain in Europe, another European country has joined the list - Finland. Also Read: How China deceived WHO chief Tedros over coronavirus The coronavirus death toll in Finland is even lower than Greece with just 64 deaths.

After Greece broke the coronavirus chain in Europe, another European country has joined the list - Finland. Also Read: How China deceived WHO chief Tedros over coronavirus The coronavirus death toll in Finland is even lower than Greece with just 64 deaths. Its total number of COVID-19 cases is a little over three thousand compared to the rest of the European countries where most of the fatalities going up to thousands. Finland's secret is all about preparedness. The world's happiest country has not let the Wuhan virus scar its smile. While Finland's neighbors are scrambling to bury the dead. Helsinki has capped its coronavirus fatalities at 64. Finland has banked on three "s" - stockpile, swift action and staying with the times. A country of just 5.5 million, experts call Finland the prepper nation of the Nordics. A country that's always prepared for a catastrophe because Finland has an enviable stockpile. Surgical masks, protective equipment, medical supplies - Finland has got it all. Its agricultural coffers are filled too. Oil, grains and raw materials - the country has it stacked. Although the details of its stockpile are not out in the open. No one knows how many masks the country has or where they are stored. When the coronavirus hit Finland, it leaned on it stockpile, that too for the first time in 75 years - that is after World War-II. The masks were old but they were functioning. What also worked for the Nordic country was swift action. Finland closed its schools and colleges as early as the second week of March. It also banned public gatherings and imposed a travel restriction. The Finland model of staying with the times also helped. The government of Sanna Marin focused on staying with the times. It roped in 1,500 social media influencers and they were tasked with sharing coronavirus information. The government also educated the masses on social media dos and donts. Fake news, panic posts etc being classified under the latter. Finland sent the right message. The United Nations has highlighted another factor - trust. it said that the Finnish community trust each other and its institutions. It makes the country resilient in the face of a catastrophe. Experts say trust can help a country bounce back from an emergency. The pandemic has doubled up as a litmus test. The result? Finland is already easing coronavirus-related restrictions. Finland is lifting roadblocks in and around its capital Helsinki. By May 13, the country plans to open its schools and public places. While the world's richest countries scramble for supplies, Finland says its public healthcare system has enough resources to treat all patients across the country.

Finland's three-point plan helps to beat coronavirus

The list of critics is growing, it is not just the American president who is demanding answers, a group of US Lawmakers is raising questions too. They have written to the WHO director-general.

The list of critics is growing, it is not just the American president who is demanding answers, a group of US Lawmakers is raising questions too. They have written to the WHO director-general. Earlier today, WION accessed a copy of the letter addressed to Dr Tedros. It is signed by seven American lawmakers, this letter could be the prelude to an investigation. An investigation into the world health organisation led by American lawmakers. The letter makes for interesting reading. It minces no words. The lawmakers say that they anticipate a congressional hearing. "American taxpayers fund the WHO And it is up to us to make sure those taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely," the letter said. These American lawmakers want to fix accountability. All lawmakers should and this is a good start. Their message is clear: "We paid your bills, now you tell us how you spent our money." The letter carries six direct questions for Dr Tedros: First, what are the WHO's protocols? What steps are taken in the event of a pandemic? Second, what has the WHO Has done so far? Third, when did the WHO first hear about the cases in China? Fourth, when did the WHO team visit china for an investigation? Fifth, who was in charge of the WHO's coronavirus response and who was the point person engaging with the communist party of china? And the sixth question, do any members of the WHO receive financial compensation outside of their WHO salaries? The WHO is yet to respond, given how slow they've been, don't hold your breath for the answers.

Now, US lawmakers raise questions on WHO's efforts to curb COVID-19

German chancellor Merkel on Wednesday began easing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-china-deceived-who-chief-tedros-over-coronavirus-292722">coronavirus</a> related curbs while announcing that schools will be gradually reopened with focus on students who need to take exams.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/finlands-three-point-plan-helps-to-beat-coronavirus-292728">Also Read: Finland's three-point plan helps to beat coronavirus</a>

Shops up to 8,600 feet are allowed to reopen once they have "plans to maintain hygiene", the German chancellor announced, while asserting that "we have to proceed with extreme caution".

Two people gathering a place is still not allowed with ban on large public gathering till August 31 still in place.

"It is recommended that masks be used in public transport and while shopping," the German chancellor declared.

Germany had earlier shut schools and shops with millions working from home. The country has 132, 718 confirmed cases of the virus.

Germany has already plunged into a recession which is set to last until the middle of the year.&nbsp;

"Even if the first protective measures can be loosened somewhat (after April), growth will remain very muted and only revive bit by bit," the economy ministry said.

Germany had earlier announced a&nbsp;rescue package $1.2 trillion to restart the economy amid the coronavirus carnage which has devastated the economy which was already experiencing a slowdown since last year

German chancellor Merkel on Wednesday began easing coronavirus related curbs while announcing that schools will be gradually reopened with focus on students who need to take exams.

German chancellor Merkel on Wednesday began easing coronavirus related curbs while announcing that schools will be gradually reopened with focus on students who need to take exams. Also Read: Finland's three-point plan helps to beat coronavirus Shops up to 8,600 feet are allowed to reopen once they have "plans to maintain hygiene", the German chancellor announced, while asserting that "we have to proceed with extreme caution". Two people gathering a place is still not allowed with ban on large public gathering till August 31 still in place. "It is recommended that masks be used in public transport and while shopping," the German chancellor declared. Germany had earlier shut schools and shops with millions working from home. The country has 132, 718 confirmed cases of the virus. Germany has already plunged into a recession which is set to last until the middle of the year. "Even if the first protective measures can be loosened somewhat (after April), growth will remain very muted and only revive bit by bit," the economy ministry said. Germany had earlier announced a rescue package $1.2 trillion to restart the economy amid the coronavirus carnage which has devastated the economy which was already experiencing a slowdown since last year

Germany set to ease coronavirus restrictions

Now there are reports of a second <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-crisis-after-reports-of-racism-african-nations-take-on-china-292732">coronavirus</a> wave in China even as the country has been claiming victory over COVID-19.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-china-deceived-who-chief-tedros-over-coronavirus-292722">Also Read:&nbsp;How China deceived WHO chief Tedros over coronavirus</a>

The city of Sui Fen He is being called the new epicenter, the new Wuhan

A third of China's post-Wuhan cases have reportedly come from this city. The entire town has been placed on high alert after a cluster of cases was reported from returnees from Russia.

The city is located in the Heilong- Jiang province. Its China's northern-most province which marks the border between China and Russia and Sui Fen He has one of China's three railway lines that cross the border to Russia.

Russia had banned all flights to China ever since the virus became serious. So thousands of Chinese citizens crossed the border via rail and Sui fen He did not restrict the movement of its citizens despite a nationwide lockdown.

The result is close to 3,000 people entered the city from Russia as of March 21 and many were infected. On Tuesday, 409 people had tested positive in the city. There are suspected to be 100 asymptomatic carriers and across the country, 89 new cases have been linked to the city.

Panic has again gripped the Chinese regime. Hundreds of healthcare workers from Wuhan are being rushed to the city. The border posts have been sealed. The entire city has been placed under lockdown.

The local authorities say they are not prepared for a surge in cases. China has been converting offices into make-shift hospitals. There's a shortage of beds and ventilators. They are being flown to the city from Wuhan.

China's Global Times says that 15 to 20 per cent of those quarantined in this city may get infected. Sui fen he is slowly turning into the new battleground, China's coronavirus battle is far from over. 
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Now there are reports of a second coronavirus wave in China even as the country has been claiming victory over COVID-19. Also Read: How China deceived WHO chief Tedros over coronavirus The city of Sui Fen He is being called the new epicenter, the new Wuhan A third of China's post-Wuhan cases have reportedly come from this city.

Now there are reports of a second coronavirus wave in China even as the country has been claiming victory over COVID-19. Also Read: How China deceived WHO chief Tedros over coronavirus The city of Sui Fen He is being called the new epicenter, the new Wuhan A third of China's post-Wuhan cases have reportedly come from this city. The entire town has been placed on high alert after a cluster of cases was reported from returnees from Russia. The city is located in the Heilong- Jiang province. Its China's northern-most province which marks the border between China and Russia and Sui Fen He has one of China's three railway lines that cross the border to Russia. Russia had banned all flights to China ever since the virus became serious. So thousands of Chinese citizens crossed the border via rail and Sui fen He did not restrict the movement of its citizens despite a nationwide lockdown. The result is close to 3,000 people entered the city from Russia as of March 21 and many were infected. On Tuesday, 409 people had tested positive in the city. There are suspected to be 100 asymptomatic carriers and across the country, 89 new cases have been linked to the city. Panic has again gripped the Chinese regime. Hundreds of healthcare workers from Wuhan are being rushed to the city. The border posts have been sealed. The entire city has been placed under lockdown. The local authorities say they are not prepared for a surge in cases. China has been converting offices into make-shift hospitals. There's a shortage of beds and ventilators. They are being flown to the city from Wuhan. China's Global Times says that 15 to 20 per cent of those quarantined in this city may get infected. Sui fen he is slowly turning into the new battleground, China's coronavirus battle is far from over.

As COVID-19 cases dip in Wuhan, another city in China on coronavirus alert

China is now reporting fewer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-studies-shed-light-on-novel-coronavirus-and-its-impact-292721">coronavirus </a>cases. However, there are serious doubts over the numbers. Beijing is being accused of downplaying the figures.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-china-deceived-who-chief-tedros-over-coronavirus-292722">Also Read:&nbsp;How China deceived WHO chief Tedros over coronavirus</a>

Earlier there were reports of how the African community was facing racism in Guangzhou. Now, the African governments are angry.

On Tuesday, a Nigerian lawmaker grilled a Chinese diplomat. Across the capitals of African nations, politicians are demanding answers from Beijing after videos emerged of African nationals being abused on the streets in China.

The African nationals were evicted from hotels and their rented houses. The Chinese people fear that new infections are spreading from foreigners, so they began targeting African expats. Misinformation added more fuel to the fire.

African ambassadors in Beijing have revealed the extent of xenophobia. They have written a letter to China's foreign minister and African news website has shared a copy of it.

The letter describes how Africans are being attacked, mistreated and harassed in China. African nationals were ejected from their hotels in the middle of the night. Some of them were forced to live on the streets. A group of students was forced to take a nucleic acid test.

Although hey had no travel history, there were claims of forced testing and quarantine even when someone showed no symptoms of the coronavirus or had tested negative.

Their passports have been seized, some of them were even threatened with arrests, detention and deportation. These are gross violations of human rights. Chinese diplomats followed their playbook.

First, they issued a denial. Beijing described the racist attacks as "rumors"&nbsp;and "misunderstandings". The criticism did not stop. So, they tried to downplay the racism. The African leaders were furious. The governments of Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and the African Union have spoken out.

They have issued a fierce response and demanded action from Beijing. China is now trying to repair the damage with the African leadership and more importantly, the damage to its image.

They have dispatched officials to Guangzhou and took a camera crew with them but China has not issued a formal apology.

China is now reporting fewer coronavirus cases. However, there are serious doubts over the numbers. Beijing is being accused of downplaying the figures. Also Read: How China deceived WHO chief Tedros over coronavirus Earlier there were reports of how the African community was facing racism in Guangzhou.

China is now reporting fewer coronavirus cases. However, there are serious doubts over the numbers. Beijing is being accused of downplaying the figures. Also Read: How China deceived WHO chief Tedros over coronavirus Earlier there were reports of how the African community was facing racism in Guangzhou. Now, the African governments are angry. On Tuesday, a Nigerian lawmaker grilled a Chinese diplomat. Across the capitals of African nations, politicians are demanding answers from Beijing after videos emerged of African nationals being abused on the streets in China. The African nationals were evicted from hotels and their rented houses. The Chinese people fear that new infections are spreading from foreigners, so they began targeting African expats. Misinformation added more fuel to the fire. African ambassadors in Beijing have revealed the extent of xenophobia. They have written a letter to China's foreign minister and African news website has shared a copy of it. The letter describes how Africans are being attacked, mistreated and harassed in China. African nationals were ejected from their hotels in the middle of the night. Some of them were forced to live on the streets. A group of students was forced to take a nucleic acid test. Although hey had no travel history, there were claims of forced testing and quarantine even when someone showed no symptoms of the coronavirus or had tested negative. Their passports have been seized, some of them were even threatened with arrests, detention and deportation. These are gross violations of human rights. Chinese diplomats followed their playbook. First, they issued a denial. Beijing described the racist attacks as "rumors" and "misunderstandings". The criticism did not stop. So, they tried to downplay the racism. The African leaders were furious. The governments of Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and the African Union have spoken out. They have issued a fierce response and demanded action from Beijing. China is now trying to repair the damage with the African leadership and more importantly, the damage to its image. They have dispatched officials to Guangzhou and took a camera crew with them but China has not issued a formal apology.

COVID-19 crisis: After reports of racism, African nations take on China

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