For years, Jiang Zhuoyue enjoyed buying nice things and chasing discounts. In doing so, she filled wardrobe after wardrobe with clothes, shoes, handbags and other luxury items. After the coronavirus outbreak, the former shopaholic has now started to do the opposite.

Chinese former shopaholic empties wardrobes, turns thrifty due to COVID-19 outbreak

Despite losing work amid a nationwide lockdown, Estonian slacklining athlete Jan Roose is using the chance to leap forward in his career.

Estonian slackliner uses lockdown to jump ahead in his career

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, cinemas across Iran have closed but film fans in Tehran are now able to enjoy screenings at a drive-in cinema.

Tehran opens drive-in cinema as coronavirus restrictions are eased

As many as 2,189 cases were lodged and 10,062 people have been arrested so far, for the breach of lockdown norms in Uttarakhand.

"Out of the total, 39 cases were registered and 391 people were arrested on Sunday," Police said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-complaints-of-faulty-kits-by-several-nations-china-confiscates-89-million-face-masks-294838">Also read:&nbsp;Amid complaints of faulty kits by several nations, China confiscates 89 million face masks</a>

Meanwhile, under the MV Act, challans have been issued against 25,033 vehicles, 5,296 vehicles have been seized and fines amounting to Rs 1.24 crores have been levied.The national lockdown, which was slated to end on April 14, has been extended till May 3 in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

According to data released by&nbsp;the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, two new positive coronavirus cases have been reported on Sunday, which brings the total number of cases to 50, out of which 26 patients have recovered and there have been no deaths. In the state, Dehradun tops the list of most number of cases with 24 positive cases.&nbsp;

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

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

Uttarakhand police arrest nearly 10,000 people for violating lockdown

The American engineering and robotics design company - Boston Dynamics - has recently announced that its quadruped Spot robot is already being used to help with COVID-19 treatment.

The basic purpose behind the initiative is to reduce the infection rates seen among medical personnel by shifting to the practice of telemedicine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-confirms-288-new-coronavirus-deaths-lowest-in-a-month-294846">Also read:&nbsp;Spain confirms 288 new coronavirus deaths, lowest in a month</a>

The hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital of Harvard University, has been using a Spot unit since last week for remote triage of patients suspected of having COVID-19.

"Today marks the second week of Spot's presence at a local Boston hospital, Brigham and Women's, where the robot is being deployed as a mobile telemedicine platform, enabling healthcare providers to remotely triage patients," The Verge quoted the company's statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-in-italy-pm-giuseppe-conte-vows-to-reopen-schools-in-september-294855">Also read:&nbsp;Coronavirus in Italy: PM Giuseppe Conte vows to reopen schools in September</a>

"We're listening to their feedback on how Spot can do more but are encouraged by their reports that using the robot has helped their nursing staff minimize time exposed to potentially contagious patients," the statement further read.

At present, Spot is currently used to video conference with suspected patients for the initial assessment. (ANI)

The American engineering and robotics design company - Boston Dynamics - has recently announced that its quadruped Spot robot is already being used to help with COVID-19 treatment.

The American engineering and robotics design company - Boston Dynamics - has recently announced that its quadruped Spot robot is already being used to help with COVID-19 treatment. The basic purpose behind the initiative is to reduce the infection rates seen among medical personnel by shifting to the practice of telemedicine. Also read: Spain confirms 288 new coronavirus deaths, lowest in a month The hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital of Harvard University, has been using a Spot unit since last week for remote triage of patients suspected of having COVID-19. "Today marks the second week of Spot's presence at a local Boston hospital, Brigham and Women's, where the robot is being deployed as a mobile telemedicine platform, enabling healthcare providers to remotely triage patients," The Verge quoted the company's statement. Also read: Coronavirus in Italy: PM Giuseppe Conte vows to reopen schools in September "We're listening to their feedback on how Spot can do more but are encouraged by their reports that using the robot has helped their nursing staff minimize time exposed to potentially contagious patients," the statement further read. At present, Spot is currently used to video conference with suspected patients for the initial assessment. (ANI)

Boston Dynamics' Spot robot helping doctors 'remotely' combat COVID-19

New Yorkers applauded, banged pots and pans, and, shortly after the 7:00 p.m. "Clap Because We Care", broke into a collective rendition of the 1972 Bill Withers's classic "Lean on Me" from their windows and balconies to honour essential workers on Thursday (April 23).

New Yorkers sing 'Lean on Me' to honour essential workers

Students at a Brazilian research facility in the northeastern city of Salvador developed a disinfection station for the healthcare workers on the frontlines of the combat against the coronavirus.

Brazilian students develop hospital disinfection station

Two opera singers whose shows were cancelled due to coronavirus, find a different audience in the park.

Arias in open air as opera singers surprise Washington D.C. area park goers

Clapping, cheering and ringing bells, Londoners on Thursday (April 23) joined in a national show of appreciation for health care workers who are battling the spread of the coronavirus.

Claps and cheers: Londoners applaud workers battling coronavirus

With people reluctant to touch knobs and door handles in public places fearing to catch the novel coronavirus, hands-free door handles were being tested in a Finnish supermarket on Monday (April 20).

New hands-free door handles tested in Finnish supermarket

The two ducks resting on the plinth of a statue in front of Paris's Musee D'Orsay had struck out boldly from their usual habitat: to get there from the River Seine involves waddling across a four-lane highway.

What lockdown? Birds go out in Paris with humans in confinement

When pedicab operator Sarah Grant and French Quarter street violinist Anna Roznowska realized about five weeks ago their livelihoods and lifestyles were threatened by New Orleans stay-at-home orders caused by the novel coronavirus, they were initially at a loss.

New Orleans violinist and pedicab operator take show on the road to lift spirits

Maria Cecilia Osorio and Alfonso Ardila met just a month ago, in a shelter for people made homeless during Colombia's nationwide coronavirus lockdown. The pair now share space in a tent at the shelter and are looking ahead to the end of quarantine, scheduled for May 11.

The bridesmaids wore masks: Colombian couple meets, marries in coronavirus shelter

A sea lion performed its usual routine to empty crowds on Tuesday (April 21) in its pool at the Palmyre Zoo in western France, which has closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Seals, monkeys perform to empty crowds at French zoo amid virus crisis

A hospital in Chile has installed a thermal imaging system that automatically screens its employees' temperatures in order to identify those that are running a fever and potentially infected with the new coronavirus.

Chilean hospital installs thermal cameras to screen for fever amid coronavirus fears

A Haitian clothing manufacturer has switched from making pants for export to face masks and medical gear for local use in order to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Haitian clothing maker churns out face masks full time to battle coronavirus

Looking after an orphaned baby rhino is hard work: you feed them bottled milk at all hours, comfort them through constant fear and bereavement and endure long nights of screaming for the absent mother they witnessed being shot dead by poachers.

South Africans volunteer to keep rhino orphanage going during lockdown

Over 100,000 tulips were chopped at a Japanese park in Chiba prefecture to avoid visitors congregating at the park amid the coronavirus state of emergency declared by the government.

Japanese park cuts 100,000 tulips to avoid people gathering amid coronavirus crisis

Georgia's National Ballet, the former Soviet country's famous folk dance ensemble, started giving lessons online after the group's popular dance schools closed their doors due to the coronavirus.

Dance at home: Georgian national ballet moves lessons online

The Wild Life Sydney Zoo at Darling Harbour may be closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but that doesn't mean a slowdown of work for curatorial supervisor and zookeeper, Renee Howell.

Australian zookeeper copes with changes on the job during coronavirus

Staff at Sewerby Hall and Gardens Zoo helped Humboldt penguin Rosie celebrate her 30th birthday in lockdown on Monday (April 20).

Rosie the Humboldt penguin celebrates 30th birthday

Indian envoy to United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said India &amp; US have been closely cooperating on COVID crisis, with India's Indian Council of Medical Research and America's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention being in touch at the technical level. Speaking to WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Envoy Sandhu talked about how the mission is reaching out to over 200,000 students &amp; thousands of Indian community members. His message to the Indian community, that they must stay where ever they are and follow local advisories.

WION: How are Indian students doing, are all safe? And visa issues, especially H1B remains a top concern. 
&nbsp; 
Taranjit Singh Sandhu: Students are of special category, there are a total of 200,000 Indian students in united states and when this health emergency struck, we immediately, got in touch with them through traditional means of our website, emails, social media but we also created a unique platform--a student peer support line through which we got in touch with different association and bodies. We have almost 8 thousand contacts and through them, we were in touch with 50 thousand students. We have been able to interact with them, in fact very recently we through Instagram, I spoke to almost 25,000 students on the weekend, we have been approached by the students via the various mechanism. We were able to find out they had problems regarding accommodation which we immediately contacted the university authorities. Most of the university authorities have accommodated the students on the campus, in some cases where there was an issue we got in touch with local associations, many of them are of Indian origin and they have come forward and offered, free accommodation to many of our students including some of them who were having problems with getting supplies those also have been accommodated. Our consulates and embassies are in touch with them, whenever they require any assistance or any supply, help, we provide them. Many of them also have medical issues, which we through the Indian American doctors, through telephones and telelines we have been able to provide them medical emergency assistance and finally, we had issues with visas and we are in touch with US authorities and we are trying to facilitate the resolution of these issues. like to mention, we have come out with 20 detailed advisories which layout what all the students need to do to resolve many of these problems.&nbsp;

 
WION: How is the mission reaching out to the Indian community as COVID spreads in the US?&nbsp;

Taranjit Singh Sandhu: As regards the Indian community, just to put it in perspective there are 200,000 students, 600,000 green card holders, there are 125,000 H1Bs and in addition, regularly there are a large number of Indian tourist who travels. On March 11th we proactively reached out through our website, through our social media accounts, through Indian community leaders and we informed them of the situation, the developing and the evolving situation and whoever wanted to return we facilitated there return between 11th to 22nd March, In fact, A number of OCI cardholders, whose parents were based in India, number of other emergency cases including were some deaths took place, we facilitated there return. Besides, we also set up 24*7 helpline since March 11 they are continuously functioning, many of Indian nationals and other Indian origin persons residing in the US have continuously contacted us through these medium and whatever assistance we have required we have tried to facilitate that.&nbsp;

WION: What will you&nbsp;suggest to the Indian community? US is the worst-hit country in the world?

Taranjit Singh Sandhu: Through your medium, I would like to request Indian nationals that it is very very important, that they follow the medical directives that are being issued by local authorities, by the state authorities, by the US authorities even in India and 2 very essential aspects of those are, one avoid any travel, second, keep a social distance. Other medical advisories are very common, and they are also requested to follow them. The number of cases so far have been very limited and that shows, that most of the students are closely following the advisories. My request again will be, please, ensure your wellbeing and also the well being of the people around you, and the others in the community, that is extremely important.&nbsp;

 
WION: How are the Indian diplomats doing, given how Indian diplomats now face the biggest challenge of the century, the COVID crisis, from China to US?

Taranjit Singh Sandhu: I must compliment all the Indian diplomats, who are posted in the embassy and the consulate. They have come forward and faced this challenge, with full responsibility and all our missions have been functioning and they continue to function even in extreme circumstances and by god's grace, everybody so far is safe. We will continue to be of assistance, Indian nationals and others whoever will seek assistance.&nbsp;

WION: How was your conversation with PM over the COVID crisis?

Taranjit Singh Sandhu: The leadership in India, particularly the prime minister has taken a very proactive interest in our activities. First and foremost he held a video conference where he gave us a lot of encouragement and a lot of support and also inquired about the welfare of all the officers and their family and that itself served as great encouragement for us. Secondly, he was very clear in instructing us, that the welfare of Indian nationals and welfare of Indian origin people, is important, so we have been very proactivity in touch with different community members and association including students who regularly check on their welfare and whenever any problem comes to our notice, we try to resolve and facilitate with the local authorities. Finally, the PM mentioned, that it is important, to follow what progress is taking place, especially, in term so of medicine and diagnostic and we keeping close track in that aspect and we keeping ICMR and other important medical authorities in India fully informed.

WION: How are India and US coordinating on COVID crisis, we gave Hydroxychloroquine to US, has it reached us? Any more Indian help to US?

Taranjit Singh Sandhu: On the issue of coronavirus, there has been close cooperation between the 2 sides, at the leadership level, President Trump called PM Modi, EAM has been in touch with the secretary of state and deputy secretary of state who is part of the core team in Washington DC has been in touch with the foreign secretary. At the technical level, there has been close cooperation between CDC and ICMR. They have in past too collaboration to create some vaccines, including the rotavirus, then they have worked toward developing medicines, also on diagnostics kits. In the area of medicine, there has been close cooperation between the 2 sides, we have recently supplied Hydroxychloroquine to US, in fact, president trump has publicly appreciated Indian act, there is strong cooperation between India and the US and there is a partnership which is ongoing. &nbsp;

Indian envoy to United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said India & US have been closely cooperating on COVID crisis, with India's Indian Council of Medical Research and America's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention being in touch at the technical level.

Indian envoy to United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said India & US have been closely cooperating on COVID crisis, with India's Indian Council of Medical Research and America's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention being in touch at the technical level. Speaking to WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Envoy Sandhu talked about how the mission is reaching out to over 200,000 students & thousands of Indian community members. His message to the Indian community, that they must stay where ever they are and follow local advisories. WION: How are Indian students doing, are all safe? And visa issues, especially H1B remains a top concern. Taranjit Singh Sandhu: Students are of special category, there are a total of 200,000 Indian students in united states and when this health emergency struck, we immediately, got in touch with them through traditional means of our website, emails, social media but we also created a unique platform--a student peer support line through which we got in touch with different association and bodies. We have almost 8 thousand contacts and through them, we were in touch with 50 thousand students. We have been able to interact with them, in fact very recently we through Instagram, I spoke to almost 25,000 students on the weekend, we have been approached by the students via the various mechanism. We were able to find out they had problems regarding accommodation which we immediately contacted the university authorities. Most of the university authorities have accommodated the students on the campus, in some cases where there was an issue we got in touch with local associations, many of them are of Indian origin and they have come forward and offered, free accommodation to many of our students including some of them who were having problems with getting supplies those also have been accommodated. Our consulates and embassies are in touch with them, whenever they require any assistance or any supply, help, we provide them. Many of them also have medical issues, which we through the Indian American doctors, through telephones and telelines we have been able to provide them medical emergency assistance and finally, we had issues with visas and we are in touch with US authorities and we are trying to facilitate the resolution of these issues. like to mention, we have come out with 20 detailed advisories which layout what all the students need to do to resolve many of these problems. WION: How is the mission reaching out to the Indian community as COVID spreads in the US? Taranjit Singh Sandhu: As regards the Indian community, just to put it in perspective there are 200,000 students, 600,000 green card holders, there are 125,000 H1Bs and in addition, regularly there are a large number of Indian tourist who travels. On March 11th we proactively reached out through our website, through our social media accounts, through Indian community leaders and we informed them of the situation, the developing and the evolving situation and whoever wanted to return we facilitated there return between 11th to 22nd March, In fact, A number of OCI cardholders, whose parents were based in India, number of other emergency cases including were some deaths took place, we facilitated there return. Besides, we also set up 24*7 helpline since March 11 they are continuously functioning, many of Indian nationals and other Indian origin persons residing in the US have continuously contacted us through these medium and whatever assistance we have required we have tried to facilitate that. WION: What will you suggest to the Indian community? US is the worst-hit country in the world? Taranjit Singh Sandhu: Through your medium, I would like to request Indian nationals that it is very very important, that they follow the medical directives that are being issued by local authorities, by the state authorities, by the US authorities even in India and 2 very essential aspects of those are, one avoid any travel, second, keep a social distance. Other medical advisories are very common, and they are also requested to follow them. The number of cases so far have been very limited and that shows, that most of the students are closely following the advisories. My request again will be, please, ensure your wellbeing and also the well being of the people around you, and the others in the community, that is extremely important. WION: How are the Indian diplomats doing, given how Indian diplomats now face the biggest challenge of the century, the COVID crisis, from China to US? Taranjit Singh Sandhu: I must compliment all the Indian diplomats, who are posted in the embassy and the consulate. They have come forward and faced this challenge, with full responsibility and all our missions have been functioning and they continue to function even in extreme circumstances and by god's grace, everybody so far is safe. We will continue to be of assistance, Indian nationals and others whoever will seek assistance. WION: How was your conversation with PM over the COVID crisis? Taranjit Singh Sandhu: The leadership in India, particularly the prime minister has taken a very proactive interest in our activities. First and foremost he held a video conference where he gave us a lot of encouragement and a lot of support and also inquired about the welfare of all the officers and their family and that itself served as great encouragement for us. Secondly, he was very clear in instructing us, that the welfare of Indian nationals and welfare of Indian origin people, is important, so we have been very proactivity in touch with different community members and association including students who regularly check on their welfare and whenever any problem comes to our notice, we try to resolve and facilitate with the local authorities. Finally, the PM mentioned, that it is important, to follow what progress is taking place, especially, in term so of medicine and diagnostic and we keeping close track in that aspect and we keeping ICMR and other important medical authorities in India fully informed. WION: How are India and US coordinating on COVID crisis, we gave Hydroxychloroquine to US, has it reached us? Any more Indian help to US? Taranjit Singh Sandhu: On the issue of coronavirus, there has been close cooperation between the 2 sides, at the leadership level, President Trump called PM Modi, EAM has been in touch with the secretary of state and deputy secretary of state who is part of the core team in Washington DC has been in touch with the foreign secretary. At the technical level, there has been close cooperation between CDC and ICMR. They have in past too collaboration to create some vaccines, including the rotavirus, then they have worked toward developing medicines, also on diagnostics kits. In the area of medicine, there has been close cooperation between the 2 sides, we have recently supplied Hydroxychloroquine to US, in fact, president trump has publicly appreciated Indian act, there is strong cooperation between India and the US and there is a partnership which is ongoing.

COVID-19 crisis: India's ICMR & America's CDC in touch, says Indian envoy to US; details on ground account of how mission reaching to Indian community

Samsung, the South Korean mobile giant is donating 2,000 smartphones to the United Kingdom’s National Health Services (NHS), for usage by staff.

What makes this special is that these phones are the ones that can be used with gloves on, which makes it a great utility for healthcare workers.

The Galaxy Cover 4s phones are designed to be stronger and to be used in extreme conditions.

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A statement released by Samsung claimed that NHS had ordered over 20,000 phones which shall be supplied on a not-for-profit basis.

Besides Samsung, Facebook is also donating 2,050 portal video-calling screens.

The portals are helpful to health workers because the calls are not disrupted even as people move across he room, facilitating communication during work.

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Facebook is set to deliver the tech to hospitals across Essex, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Surrey.

Additionally, the NHS will be allowed to retain the kit for free even once the crisis is over.

Other companies have also stepped up efforts to help during the crisis. Microsoft has allowed the free usage of its Teams software for British medical workers.&nbsp;

Samsung, the South Korean mobile giant is donating 2,000 smartphones to the United Kingdom’s National Health Services (NHS), for usage by staff. What makes this special is that these phones are the ones that can be used with gloves on, which makes it a great utility for healthcare workers.

Samsung, the South Korean mobile giant is donating 2,000 smartphones to the United Kingdom’s National Health Services (NHS), for usage by staff. What makes this special is that these phones are the ones that can be used with gloves on, which makes it a great utility for healthcare workers. The Galaxy Cover 4s phones are designed to be stronger and to be used in extreme conditions. Also read: Facebook sues Indian-American techie over fake news, deceptive ads on COVID-19 A statement released by Samsung claimed that NHS had ordered over 20,000 phones which shall be supplied on a not-for-profit basis. Besides Samsung, Facebook is also donating 2,050 portal video-calling screens. The portals are helpful to health workers because the calls are not disrupted even as people move across he room, facilitating communication during work. Also read: Death toll from COVID-19 exceeds 90,000 worldwide Facebook is set to deliver the tech to hospitals across Essex, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Surrey. Additionally, the NHS will be allowed to retain the kit for free even once the crisis is over. Other companies have also stepped up efforts to help during the crisis. Microsoft has allowed the free usage of its Teams software for British medical workers.

Tech companies step-up efforts to help with coronavirus crisis in the UK

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned against the rising sales of counterfeit medicines across the world, especially in developing countries.

An investigation undertaken by the BBC found that such drugs were being sold across Africa.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-retains-face-mask-ban-even-amid-covid-19-crisis-291687" hreflang="en">Hong Kong retains face mask ban even amid COVID-19 crisis</a>

The drugs could have “serious side effects” the WHO had warned. Juxtaposing it with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, health analysts warned that consumption of such drugs could trigger a parallel pandemic, triggered by counterfeit and dangerous drugs

The coronavirus pandemic has triggered stockpiling medicines across the globe, especially in the developing countries, where medicines are already not easily available.

Demand vs production

The world’s two largest producers of medical supplies - China and India, are unable to keep up with the global demand owing to the lockdowns enforced in the countries.

Last month, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, Interpol arrested over 121 people across 90 countries in seven days. Owing to this, the agency was able to seize counterfeit drugs with $14 million.

Face masks and medicines which are not only fake, but also ineffective have been seized across Asia and Africa.

WHO recently claimed that the trade of illicit medicines may account for over $30 billion, especially in developing countries. This includes contaminated medicines, as well as meds containing the wrong ingredient.

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Handout photo released by the Bolivian Presidency of smuggled fake medicines seized by the police in La Paz on April 10, 2019. Bolivian authorities confirmed the existence of a net of falsification and smuggling of medicines from Peru which could also be related to Colombia and India | AFP 
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The global pharmaceutical industry is worth over $1 trillion. Manufacturing mostly takes place in China and India, while packaging usually happens in Europe, South America.

BBC reported that companies in India are now running at 50-60 per cent of their normal capacity. India sends over 20 per cent of all basic medicines to Africa.

There’s an unhealthy relationship being set into motion owing to the pandemic: while the demand is increasing, the production is decreasing. And as panic stricken people stock up on medicines, the ones who need it the most may not have access at all.

Hydroxychloroquine?

The US President, Donald Trump recently endorsed hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug as a champion in the fight against COVID-19.

However, the WHO has repeatedly asserted that there is no evidence of the medicine assisting with the alleviation of coronavirus symptoms or the virus itself.

Owing to Trump’s claims, countries around the world have stepped up efforts to stock up on the medicine, with over 30 countries requesting India to ship the anti-malarial drug.

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The BBC discovered that the counterfeit variation of the medicine is being widely sold across Africa, especially in Congo and Cameroon.

The medicine, which usually cost over $40 in Congo is now being sold for up to $250, and that too fake!

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The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned against the rising sales of counterfeit medicines across the world, especially in developing countries. An investigation undertaken by the BBC found that such drugs were being sold across Africa.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned against the rising sales of counterfeit medicines across the world, especially in developing countries. An investigation undertaken by the BBC found that such drugs were being sold across Africa. Also read: Hong Kong retains face mask ban even amid COVID-19 crisis The drugs could have “serious side effects” the WHO had warned. Juxtaposing it with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, health analysts warned that consumption of such drugs could trigger a parallel pandemic, triggered by counterfeit and dangerous drugs The coronavirus pandemic has triggered stockpiling medicines across the globe, especially in the developing countries, where medicines are already not easily available. Demand vs production The world’s two largest producers of medical supplies - China and India, are unable to keep up with the global demand owing to the lockdowns enforced in the countries. Last month, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, Interpol arrested over 121 people across 90 countries in seven days. Owing to this, the agency was able to seize counterfeit drugs with $14 million. Face masks and medicines which are not only fake, but also ineffective have been seized across Asia and Africa. WHO recently claimed that the trade of illicit medicines may account for over $30 billion, especially in developing countries. This includes contaminated medicines, as well as meds containing the wrong ingredient. Handout photo released by the Bolivian Presidency of smuggled fake medicines seized by the police in La Paz on April 10, 2019. Bolivian authorities confirmed the existence of a net of falsification and smuggling of medicines from Peru which could also be related to Colombia and India | AFP The global pharmaceutical industry is worth over $1 trillion. Manufacturing mostly takes place in China and India, while packaging usually happens in Europe, South America. BBC reported that companies in India are now running at 50-60 per cent of their normal capacity. India sends over 20 per cent of all basic medicines to Africa. There’s an unhealthy relationship being set into motion owing to the pandemic: while the demand is increasing, the production is decreasing. And as panic stricken people stock up on medicines, the ones who need it the most may not have access at all. Hydroxychloroquine? The US President, Donald Trump recently endorsed hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug as a champion in the fight against COVID-19. However, the WHO has repeatedly asserted that there is no evidence of the medicine assisting with the alleviation of coronavirus symptoms or the virus itself. Owing to Trump’s claims, countries around the world have stepped up efforts to stock up on the medicine, with over 30 countries requesting India to ship the anti-malarial drug. Also read: Death toll from COVID-19 exceeds 90,000 worldwide The BBC discovered that the counterfeit variation of the medicine is being widely sold across Africa, especially in Congo and Cameroon. The medicine, which usually cost over $40 in Congo is now being sold for up to $250, and that too fake! In pics: Famous tourist spots offering virtual tour amid coronavirus pandemic

Is the COVID-19 crisis causing a dangerous spike in the circulation of counterfeit medicines?

As COVID-19 has penetrated the global society, protests that were peaking last year have come to a halt.

One of the major protests that happened included Hong Kong, where face masks became a symbol of defying the authority.

However, as protests became violent and the crackdown too, the Hong Kong government invoked a British-era law to ban face masks in the city. This did not stop the protestors from donning masks and protesting further.

As China recovers from the coronavirus outbreak, experts have been advocating for compulsory mask use.

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But the appeal court which invoked the law has decided to keep it in place, even during a grave health crisis.

The ban, which was introduced in October has remained in place until now, with fears of protests embedded into the government’s mind.

The court recently claimed that colonial-era could be used in the times of emergency, and to ensure public safety. It added that the ban on masks was constitutional if the gathering was unlawful. Additionally, it added that banning masks at lawful gatherings and police forcing to remove it was unconstitutional.

Carrie Lam, the Chief Executive invoked the emergency law by citing the protests as a state of “public danger”.

“The violence and damage are mostly caused by protesters wearing masks and dressed in black outfits,” the court jugdement said.

“At the same time, it is a common phenomenon that many other protesters participating in public assemblies and processions who are not involved in violence are also wearing masks and dressed in black outfits”, it added.

The judgement further deemed Lam’s action as “nothing objectionable” while adding that she was “evidently the only suitable person to make the call”.

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“That said, it does not follow that the CE could act freely without any rein as she wishes,” it added.

“Total ban of facial coverings from all public demonstrations, processions and gatherings cannot pass the test of reasonable necessity even in the context of the public danger in which the [anti-mask law] is meant to address,” the judgment said.

However, the court added the powers granted to the police to physically remove masks was unconstitutional, considering they already have the power to seek the identification of suspects.

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The protests that took the city by storm were pro-democracy in nature. However, in November, the high court found the use of such colonial-era legislation was unconstitutional, which stirred anger within Beijing.

As part of China’s “one country, two systems” framework, Hong Kong shall enjoy semi-autonomy from China until 2047.

So far, over 600 people in the city have been arrested due to the law, with sixty-one being charged. The maximum penalty was one year in prison or a fine of HK$25,000.

In view of the ongoing health crisis, many believe that the law should be relaxed.

As COVID-19 has penetrated the global society, protests that were peaking last year have come to a halt. One of the major protests that happened included Hong Kong, where face masks became a symbol of defying the authority.

As COVID-19 has penetrated the global society, protests that were peaking last year have come to a halt. One of the major protests that happened included Hong Kong, where face masks became a symbol of defying the authority. However, as protests became violent and the crackdown too, the Hong Kong government invoked a British-era law to ban face masks in the city. This did not stop the protestors from donning masks and protesting further. As China recovers from the coronavirus outbreak, experts have been advocating for compulsory mask use. Also read: South Korean city of Daegu, once the epicentre outside of China, reports zero new coronavirus cases But the appeal court which invoked the law has decided to keep it in place, even during a grave health crisis. The ban, which was introduced in October has remained in place until now, with fears of protests embedded into the government’s mind. The court recently claimed that colonial-era could be used in the times of emergency, and to ensure public safety. It added that the ban on masks was constitutional if the gathering was unlawful. Additionally, it added that banning masks at lawful gatherings and police forcing to remove it was unconstitutional. Carrie Lam, the Chief Executive invoked the emergency law by citing the protests as a state of “public danger”. “The violence and damage are mostly caused by protesters wearing masks and dressed in black outfits,” the court jugdement said. “At the same time, it is a common phenomenon that many other protesters participating in public assemblies and processions who are not involved in violence are also wearing masks and dressed in black outfits”, it added. The judgement further deemed Lam’s action as “nothing objectionable” while adding that she was “evidently the only suitable person to make the call”. A pro-democracy activist (C) from HK Alliance holds a placard of missing citizen journalist Fang Bin, as she protests outside the Chinese liaison office in Hong Kong on February 19, 2020, in protest against Beijing’s detention of prominent anti-corruption activist Xu Zhiyong. Police in China have arrested Xu Zhiyong, a prominent anti-corruption activist who had been criticising President Xi Jinping’s handling of the COVID-19 coronavirus | AFP “That said, it does not follow that the CE could act freely without any rein as she wishes,” it added. “Total ban of facial coverings from all public demonstrations, processions and gatherings cannot pass the test of reasonable necessity even in the context of the public danger in which the [anti-mask law] is meant to address,” the judgment said. However, the court added the powers granted to the police to physically remove masks was unconstitutional, considering they already have the power to seek the identification of suspects. Also read: China reclassifies dogs as pets, not livestock, in post-virus regulatory push The protests that took the city by storm were pro-democracy in nature. However, in November, the high court found the use of such colonial-era legislation was unconstitutional, which stirred anger within Beijing. As part of China’s “one country, two systems” framework, Hong Kong shall enjoy semi-autonomy from China until 2047. So far, over 600 people in the city have been arrested due to the law, with sixty-one being charged. The maximum penalty was one year in prison or a fine of HK$25,000. In view of the ongoing health crisis, many believe that the law should be relaxed.

Hong Kong retains face mask ban even amid COVID-19 crisis

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Death toll from COVID-19 exceeds 90,000 worldwide Boris Johnson, who tested positive for Coronavirus, leaves intensive care UNSC COVID meet ends with no concret

Death toll from COVID-19 exceeds 90,000 worldwide Boris Johnson, who tested positive for Coronavirus, leaves intensive care UNSC COVID meet ends with no concrete outcomes US cautiously optimistic as coronavirus curve appears to flatten European Union strikes rescue deal as hopes rise of coronavirus easing

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After Bollywood’s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/timeline-kanika-kapoor-partied-3-4-times-with-300-people-since-she-came-from-london-with-coronavirus-287659">first coronavirus positive celebrity Kanika Kapoor</a>, ‘Chennai Express’ producer Karim Morani’s daughter Shaza has tested positive for the novel virus.&nbsp;

Shaza has been put under observation in a hospital in Mumbai while the rest of the family is in quarantine. They too will be tested for coronavirus.&nbsp;

Karim Morani confirmed the news to media as he told a news portal that she has been found positive but has no symptoms.&nbsp;

Karim Morani is known to be close to superstar Shah Rukh Khan. As for Shaza, she worked as an assistant director for films like, ‘Always Kabhi Kabhi’ and ‘Happy New Year’.

Karim Morani banked films like ‘Chennai Express’, ‘Dilwale’, ‘Happy New Year’ and ‘Ra.One’.

Yesterday, Bollywood and people en masse <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-akshay-kumar-kartik-aaryan-anushka-sharma-and-others-light-up-diyas-at-9pm-for-9-minutes-290771">lit up diyas and candles in PM Modi’s call </a>to switch off lights and show solidarity for one another as the world fights against coronavirus.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/irrfan-khan-starrer-angrezi-medium-to-premiere-online-on-disney-plus-hotstar-vip-290776" hreflang="en">Irrfan Khan starrer 'Angrezi Medium' to premiere online on Disney Plus Hotstar VIP</a>

After Bollywood’s first coronavirus positive celebrity Kanika Kapoor, ‘Chennai Express’ producer Karim Morani’s daughter Shaza has tested positive for the novel virus.

After Bollywood’s first coronavirus positive celebrity Kanika Kapoor, ‘Chennai Express’ producer Karim Morani’s daughter Shaza has tested positive for the novel virus. Shaza has been put under observation in a hospital in Mumbai while the rest of the family is in quarantine. They too will be tested for coronavirus. Karim Morani confirmed the news to media as he told a news portal that she has been found positive but has no symptoms. Karim Morani is known to be close to superstar Shah Rukh Khan. As for Shaza, she worked as an assistant director for films like, ‘Always Kabhi Kabhi’ and ‘Happy New Year’. Karim Morani banked films like ‘Chennai Express’, ‘Dilwale’, ‘Happy New Year’ and ‘Ra.One’. Yesterday, Bollywood and people en masse lit up diyas and candles in PM Modi’s call to switch off lights and show solidarity for one another as the world fights against coronavirus. Irrfan Khan starrer 'Angrezi Medium' to premiere online on Disney Plus Hotstar VIP

‘Chennai Express’ producer Karim Morani’s daughter Shaza tests positive for COVID-19

Known for her work with UNICEF, Priyanka Chopra pledged support to the organisation to tackle hunger and poverty in times of coronavirus. The actress and her husband Nick Jonas on Tuesday announced that they have donated to several organisations including PM CARES Fund to help fight the outbreak of coronavirus. 
 
Other organisations to which the couple donated include Feeding America, Goonj, Doctors Without Borders, No Kid Hungry and Give India. 
 
The actress also urged fans to contribute even if it is a small amount. 
 
"The world needs our help more than ever. These organizations are doing amazing work by helping those impacted by #Covid19. They are feeding the hungry (including children out of school), supporting doctors and first responders, helping low income and homeless communities, and supporting our colleagues in the entertainment industry," read Priyanka`s post on Twitter.

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A similar post was also shared by Nick on his social media profiles. According to the World Health Organisation, COVID-19 has affected over seven lakh people globally.

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Priyanka and Nick join a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/initiatives-taken-by-global-icons-to-combat-coronavirus-pandemic-287487">long list of celebrities</a> who have donated to various charitable organisation amid the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.

Known for her work with UNICEF, Priyanka Chopra pledged support to the organisation to tackle hunger and poverty in times of coronavirus. The actress and her husband Nick Jonas on Tuesday announced that they have donated to several organisations including PM CARES Fund to help fight the outbreak of coronavirus.

Known for her work with UNICEF, Priyanka Chopra pledged support to the organisation to tackle hunger and poverty in times of coronavirus. The actress and her husband Nick Jonas on Tuesday announced that they have donated to several organisations including PM CARES Fund to help fight the outbreak of coronavirus. Other organisations to which the couple donated include Feeding America, Goonj, Doctors Without Borders, No Kid Hungry and Give India. The actress also urged fans to contribute even if it is a small amount. "The world needs our help more than ever. These organizations are doing amazing work by helping those impacted by #Covid19. They are feeding the hungry (including children out of school), supporting doctors and first responders, helping low income and homeless communities, and supporting our colleagues in the entertainment industry," read Priyanka`s post on Twitter. These organizations are doing amazing work by helping those impacted by #Covid19. They are feeding the hungry, supporting doctors and first responders, helping low income and homeless communities, and supporting our colleagues in the entertainment industry. pic.twitter.com/Za12mrjboG — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 31, 2020 × "Nick and I have already donated to these charities: @unicef, @feedingamerica, @goonj, @doctorswithoutborders, @nokidhungry, @give_india, and @sagaftra, #IAHV, @friends_of_aseema, and #PMCares Fund. Thank you for everything you are doing. "They need your support too, and we would implore you to donate as well. I have linked to each org with a swipe up in my stories...no donation is too small. Together we can help the world beat this.@nickjonas." Thank you for everything you are doing. They need your support too, and we would implore you to donate as well. I have linked to each org with a swipe up in my stories...no donation is too small. Together we can help the world beat this. ❤️ — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 31, 2020 × A similar post was also shared by Nick on his social media profiles. According to the World Health Organisation, COVID-19 has affected over seven lakh people globally. From Akshay Kumar to Hrithik Roshan, Indian celebs come forward to help daily wage earners amid lockdown Priyanka and Nick join a long list of celebrities who have donated to various charitable organisation amid the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas contribute to PM CARES Fund, UNICEF; urge fans to donate

Karnataka government on Saturday reported three new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 18, an official said.

"Three new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state, taking the total positive cases to 18," Suresh Shastri, special officer in the Information, a report said quoting&nbsp;Education and Communication (IEC) wing of the Health Department.

However, more details on the three new cases were awaited.

The state government has issued a new circular ordering all Health and Family Welfare Department officials to work on Sunday and general holidays till March 31, in the light of the outbreak.

The Karnataka government has identified 48 government hospitals and 35 private hospitals as first respondent hospitals for management of coronavirus cases.

Aimed at instilling confidence in COVID-19 patients and suspects, the Health Department undertook 4,390 mental health counselling sessions at hospitals and homes.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Karnataka government on Saturday reported three new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 18, an official said. "Three new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state, taking the total positive cases to 18," Suresh Shastri, special officer in the Information, a report said quoting Education and Communication (IEC) wing of the Health Department.

Karnataka government on Saturday reported three new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 18, an official said. "Three new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state, taking the total positive cases to 18," Suresh Shastri, special officer in the Information, a report said quoting Education and Communication (IEC) wing of the Health Department. However, more details on the three new cases were awaited. The state government has issued a new circular ordering all Health and Family Welfare Department officials to work on Sunday and general holidays till March 31, in the light of the outbreak. The Karnataka government has identified 48 government hospitals and 35 private hospitals as first respondent hospitals for management of coronavirus cases. Aimed at instilling confidence in COVID-19 patients and suspects, the Health Department undertook 4,390 mental health counselling sessions at hospitals and homes. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka reports 3 news COVID-19 cases, total 18

A Washington state sanctuary for chimpanzees once used for scientific research has scaled back its staffing and donned personal protective gear to avoid infecting the primates during the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

Chimpanzee sanctuary staff take steps to protect the animals against coronavirus

The US Navy reported its first suspected case of the new coronavirus aboard a ship, saying a sailor had tested positive for the disease but the result needed to be confirmed by health authorities.

It came a week after another US Navy sailor stationed in southern Italy contracted COVID-19, which has killed more than 3,700 people worldwide including nearly 70 in the United States.

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"A Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) tested 'presumptive positive' for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), marking the first case for a sailor aboard a Navy ship," the Navy said in a statement on Sunday evening.

The sailor was in quarantine at home, it said, adding that "personnel that the individual immediately identified having close contact with have been notified and are in self-isolation at their residences."

Also see: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-chaos-spreads-globally-trump-declares-us-emergency-286308">Coronavirus chaos spreads globally, Trump declares US emergency</a>

The Navy said that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would need to confirm the positive result.

The USS Boxer is currently in port at a naval base in San Diego, according to local media.

The US Navy reported its first suspected case of the new coronavirus aboard a ship, saying a sailor had tested positive for the disease but the result needed to be confirmed by health authorities.

The US Navy reported its first suspected case of the new coronavirus aboard a ship, saying a sailor had tested positive for the disease but the result needed to be confirmed by health authorities. It came a week after another US Navy sailor stationed in southern Italy contracted COVID-19, which has killed more than 3,700 people worldwide including nearly 70 in the United States. Also read: US steps up coronavirus response, announces rate cut, shutdowns and curfews "A Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) tested 'presumptive positive' for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), marking the first case for a sailor aboard a Navy ship," the Navy said in a statement on Sunday evening. The sailor was in quarantine at home, it said, adding that "personnel that the individual immediately identified having close contact with have been notified and are in self-isolation at their residences." Also see: Coronavirus chaos spreads globally, Trump declares US emergency The Navy said that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would need to confirm the positive result. The USS Boxer is currently in port at a naval base in San Diego, according to local media.

Coronavirus hits US Navy, sailor tests positive

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