Germany saw protestors take over the roads over the weekend. Some protestors were detained during the protest by the&nbsp;Berlin police.

The protests were staged against the lockdown that has been imposed to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-cases-rise-again-in-germany-officials-warn-people-297781">Also read:&nbsp;Coronavirus cases rise again in Germany; officials warn people</a>

Earlier, the German government had decided to lift the restrictions. However, as the positive cases increased by 667, and the daily death toll was 26, the&nbsp;&nbsp;Chancellor Angela Merkel announced over the weekend&nbsp;that the government might have to pull "emergency brake" to allow for the reimposition of restrictions if infections pick up again.

The decision did not go well with the public, who want their "life back". Berlin police said more than 100&nbsp;people were detained&nbsp;after bottles were thrown at officers during a protest in East Germany.

Till now, two police officers have been injured, along with a TV crew.

The daily death toll has increased by 26, taking the total to 7,395. The total positive cases has increased by 667 to 169,218.

Germany saw protestors take over the roads over the weekend. Some protestors were detained during the protest by the Berlin police. The protests were staged against the lockdown that has been imposed to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Germany saw protestors take over the roads over the weekend. Some protestors were detained during the protest by the Berlin police. The protests were staged against the lockdown that has been imposed to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Also read: Coronavirus cases rise again in Germany; officials warn people Earlier, the German government had decided to lift the restrictions. However, as the positive cases increased by 667, and the daily death toll was 26, the Chancellor Angela Merkel announced over the weekend that the government might have to pull "emergency brake" to allow for the reimposition of restrictions if infections pick up again. The decision did not go well with the public, who want their "life back". Berlin police said more than 100 people were detained after bottles were thrown at officers during a protest in East Germany. Till now, two police officers have been injured, along with a TV crew. The daily death toll has increased by 26, taking the total to 7,395. The total positive cases has increased by 667 to 169,218.

Germans protest against lockdown; hundreds detained

Indian government, along with Air India and Indian Navy, has started the biggest repatriation operation to bring back the Indians stranded abroad.

A lot of stranded Indians have been brought back home from Doha, Singapore, Kuwait, the UK and the US, and many more countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/vande-bharat-operation-177-indians-brought-back-from-kuwait-297702">Also read:&nbsp;Vande Bharat operation: 177 Indians brought back from Kuwait</a>

However, Air India's spokesperson announced that the Air India Express flight IX 374 from Doha which was earlier scheduled to leave Doha at 3:35 pm on Sunday and reach Thiruvananthapuram&nbsp;by 10:45 pm is cancelled.

The revised schedule will be updated later. The reason of the cancellation has not been disclosed yet.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/citizens-aboard-ins-jalashwa-return-from-maldives-as-a-part-of-repatriation-mission-297742">Also read:&nbsp;Citizens aboard INS Jalashwa return from Maldives as a part of repatriation mission</a>

It was also announced on Sunday that five Air India pilots tested positive for coronavirus. These pilots fly Boeing 787 planes.&nbsp;

The airlines had asked its pilots to undertake coronavirus&nbsp;test before they operate such flights.

However, as the pilots were tested one after another, the sources have revealed that it might also be a case of faulty test kits.

These pilots had not flown any flight since the last three weeks.&nbsp;"These pilots had operated cargo flights to China prior to April 20," an&nbsp;official said.

Indian government, along with Air India and Indian Navy, has started the biggest repatriation operation to bring back the Indians stranded abroad. A lot of stranded Indians have been brought back home from Doha, Singapore, Kuwait, the UK and the US, and many more countries.

Indian government, along with Air India and Indian Navy, has started the biggest repatriation operation to bring back the Indians stranded abroad. A lot of stranded Indians have been brought back home from Doha, Singapore, Kuwait, the UK and the US, and many more countries. Also read: Vande Bharat operation: 177 Indians brought back from Kuwait However, Air India's spokesperson announced that the Air India Express flight IX 374 from Doha which was earlier scheduled to leave Doha at 3:35 pm on Sunday and reach Thiruvananthapuram by 10:45 pm is cancelled. The revised schedule will be updated later. The reason of the cancellation has not been disclosed yet. Also read: Citizens aboard INS Jalashwa return from Maldives as a part of repatriation mission It was also announced on Sunday that five Air India pilots tested positive for coronavirus. These pilots fly Boeing 787 planes. The airlines had asked its pilots to undertake coronavirus test before they operate such flights. However, as the pilots were tested one after another, the sources have revealed that it might also be a case of faulty test kits. These pilots had not flown any flight since the last three weeks. "These pilots had operated cargo flights to China prior to April 20," an official said.

Air India Express flight from Doha cancelled; five pilots test positive

As the cases are increasing in Pakistan, the local government has decided to extend the lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly virus.

The cases saw a sudden rise, especially as hundreds of&nbsp;repatriated Pakistan nationals tested positive after returning from UAE last week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-seeks-pakistans-help-for-intra-afghan-dialogue-297740">Also read:&nbsp;US seeks Pakistan's help for intra-Afghan dialogue&nbsp;</a>

The Pakistan government, on Sunday, has decided to extend the lockdown restrictions for another three weeks till May 31. However, certain&nbsp;exemptions will be provided to traders and businessmen.

Officials have decided that all industries&nbsp;that are included in the second phase of the construction sector, all factories which are not included in the negative list, including the export industry, all retail shops and community markets will be allowed to remain open.

Small shops, too, will re-open. However, shopping malls, parks, golf clubs, tennis courts and all entertainment venues will stay closed.

The shops will be allowed to remain open&nbsp;five days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, no shops will be allowed top open on the weekends.

Pakistan`s coronavirus tally crossed 29,000 on Sunday after 1,991 new patients were diagnosed in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said.The Ministry of National Health Services said that 21 new deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of fatalities to 639.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

As the cases are increasing in Pakistan, the local government has decided to extend the lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly virus. The cases saw a sudden rise, especially as hundreds of repatriated Pakistan nationals tested positive after returning from UAE last week.

As the cases are increasing in Pakistan, the local government has decided to extend the lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly virus. The cases saw a sudden rise, especially as hundreds of repatriated Pakistan nationals tested positive after returning from UAE last week. Also read: US seeks Pakistan's help for intra-Afghan dialogue The Pakistan government, on Sunday, has decided to extend the lockdown restrictions for another three weeks till May 31. However, certain exemptions will be provided to traders and businessmen. Officials have decided that all industries that are included in the second phase of the construction sector, all factories which are not included in the negative list, including the export industry, all retail shops and community markets will be allowed to remain open. Small shops, too, will re-open. However, shopping malls, parks, golf clubs, tennis courts and all entertainment venues will stay closed. The shops will be allowed to remain open five days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, no shops will be allowed top open on the weekends. Pakistan`s coronavirus tally crossed 29,000 on Sunday after 1,991 new patients were diagnosed in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said.The Ministry of National Health Services said that 21 new deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of fatalities to 639. (With inputs from ANI)

Pakistan extends lockdown till May 31; factories open

Malaysia has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus. However, the Malaysian government has decided to extend the lockdown by four weeks.

The country has been following partial lockdown with some restrictions being lifted in phases. However, the lockdown will now be extended till June 9.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-indias-flight-from-dhaka-brings-back-129-stranded-indians-297624">Also read:&nbsp;Air India's flight from Dhaka brings back 129 stranded Indians</a>

The current lockdown was scheduled to end on May 12, Tuesday. However,&nbsp;Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced that the movement restrictions need to continue to contain the spread of the deadly virus.

As the cases had been decreasing in the country, the government had allowed few businesses to re-open to revive its economy.

However, mass gatherings remain barred. All&nbsp;schools, cinemas and places of worship too will stay shut. In addition it, the travel restrictions are still in place.

Malaysia recorded 67 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases to 6,656, and 108 deaths.

Malaysia has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus. However, the Malaysian government has decided to extend the lockdown by four weeks. The country has been following partial lockdown with some restrictions being lifted in phases.

Malaysia has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus. However, the Malaysian government has decided to extend the lockdown by four weeks. The country has been following partial lockdown with some restrictions being lifted in phases. However, the lockdown will now be extended till June 9. Also read: Air India's flight from Dhaka brings back 129 stranded Indians The current lockdown was scheduled to end on May 12, Tuesday. However, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced that the movement restrictions need to continue to contain the spread of the deadly virus. As the cases had been decreasing in the country, the government had allowed few businesses to re-open to revive its economy. However, mass gatherings remain barred. All schools, cinemas and places of worship too will stay shut. In addition it, the travel restrictions are still in place. Malaysia recorded 67 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases to 6,656, and 108 deaths.

Malaysia extends lockdown till June 9; cases decrease

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has said that the offer of British Grand Prix without spectators leaves him "empty", but the racer is ready to begin the season after waiting for months as the coronavirus pandemic stalled the season.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-to-allow-five-substitutes-during-post-virus-fixture-backlog-297510" hreflang="en">Football to allow five substitutes during post-virus fixture backlog</a>

The Formula One season has been on halt since last December due to COVID outbreak but the season is set to commence with Austria followed by Silverstone in July.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/umar-akmal-didnt-show-remorse-after-failing-to-report-corrupt-approaches-pcb-disciplinary-panel-head-297501" hreflang="en">Umar Akmal didn’t show remorse after failing to report corrupt approaches: PCB disciplinary panel head</a>

The six-time World Champion driver said: "It gave me a really empty feeling because the fans really make that race."

"Around the world, the more fans there the more atmosphere you have, that's why you have places like Silverstone and Monza. So it's going to be very empty.

"I don't know how exciting it's going to be for people watching on TV but it's going to be better than nothing," added the Briton, 35.

"For us, it's going to be like a test day, probably even worse than a test day in the sense that at a test day there's not a huge amount of people in Barcelona that come to watch but there are still some."

Lewis has houses in Monaco and United States, and had a busy life-style and keeps travelling but the pandemic has forced Hamilton to stay at one place.&nbsp;

"I'm great. This is the first time that I can remember that I've been in one place for six weeks," he said.

"I'm excited to get back in, I really do miss it. This has been almost a blessing on one side because it gives you more appreciation for the things that you love and do.

"This has given me more energy and inspiration and determination to keep delivering and keep working with this great team."

He also is learning new languages during the time spent during quarantine: "I've always wanted to learn a language and I still don't know any other languages. It's embarrassing I feel when people ask," he said. "I aced French at school, it was the only thing I aced.

"When I do things I just do it to the extreme so I sit down and do it in two hours basically," Hamilton added. "I just do one week a day."

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has said that the offer of British Grand Prix without spectators leaves him "empty", but the racer is ready to begin the season after waiting for months as the coronavirus pandemic stalled the season.

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has said that the offer of British Grand Prix without spectators leaves him "empty", but the racer is ready to begin the season after waiting for months as the coronavirus pandemic stalled the season. Also read: Football to allow five substitutes during post-virus fixture backlog The Formula One season has been on halt since last December due to COVID outbreak but the season is set to commence with Austria followed by Silverstone in July. Also read: Umar Akmal didn’t show remorse after failing to report corrupt approaches: PCB disciplinary panel head The six-time World Champion driver said: "It gave me a really empty feeling because the fans really make that race." "Around the world, the more fans there the more atmosphere you have, that's why you have places like Silverstone and Monza. So it's going to be very empty. "I don't know how exciting it's going to be for people watching on TV but it's going to be better than nothing," added the Briton, 35. "For us, it's going to be like a test day, probably even worse than a test day in the sense that at a test day there's not a huge amount of people in Barcelona that come to watch but there are still some." Lewis has houses in Monaco and United States, and had a busy life-style and keeps travelling but the pandemic has forced Hamilton to stay at one place. "I'm great. This is the first time that I can remember that I've been in one place for six weeks," he said. "I'm excited to get back in, I really do miss it. This has been almost a blessing on one side because it gives you more appreciation for the things that you love and do. "This has given me more energy and inspiration and determination to keep delivering and keep working with this great team." He also is learning new languages during the time spent during quarantine: "I've always wanted to learn a language and I still don't know any other languages. It's embarrassing I feel when people ask," he said. "I aced French at school, it was the only thing I aced. "When I do things I just do it to the extreme so I sit down and do it in two hours basically," Hamilton added. "I just do one week a day."

Formula One without a crowd leaves Lewis Hamilton with an 'empty feeling'

As Spain's daily death toll&nbsp;fell to its second lowest since mid-March on Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged the Spaniards to maintain social distancing saying "the virus&nbsp;has not disappeared."

Spain has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus, and&nbsp;the daily death toll fell down to 179 on Saturday.

The country will be easing the lockdown on Monday. Healthy adults will be allowed to step out of the houses and go for walks. The European country is also planning to reopen churches, theatres, parks and other entertainment venues. However, no more than 10 people will be allowed in a gathering.

This is the Phase 1 of opening up the lockdown for Europe's strictest lockdown. The lockdown is being relaxed only in the regions which have shown significant signs of improvement. These areas will see reopening of museums, gyms and hotels&nbsp;for the first time in nearly two months, but with limited capacity.

However, Pedro has cautioned the people to not forget that the virus is still present amongst them until a vaccine is developed.&nbsp;

"We've managed to retake 99% of the ground lost to the virus," said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in a televised address on Saturday.

The government has made sure the pedestrians have enough space to walk and breathe while maintaining social distancing, by increasing the pedestrian and cyclists lanes.&nbsp;

As the country feared an economic fall, Spain's hotels will be allowed to operate open from Monday for groups of 10 people. This will give the needed boost to Spain's well-to-do tourism industry.

However, none of these rules will be eased down in Madrid and Barcelona. These two cities, that still face the danger of the spread of virus, are still in Phase 0 of lifting the lockdown. The government has assured the residents that the cities will move to Phase 1 as soon as some relief is seen.

Spanish&nbsp;PM has urged the people of Spain to cooperate and exercise caution, so that the country can move to Phase 2 in the next few weeks.

The cumulative death total rose to 26,478 while the number of diagnosed cases rose to 223,578 from 222,857 the day before, the health ministry said.

As Spain's daily death toll fell to its second lowest since mid-March on Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged the Spaniards to maintain social distancing saying "the virus has not disappeared.

As Spain's daily death toll fell to its second lowest since mid-March on Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged the Spaniards to maintain social distancing saying "the virus has not disappeared." Spain has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus, and the daily death toll fell down to 179 on Saturday. The country will be easing the lockdown on Monday. Healthy adults will be allowed to step out of the houses and go for walks. The European country is also planning to reopen churches, theatres, parks and other entertainment venues. However, no more than 10 people will be allowed in a gathering. This is the Phase 1 of opening up the lockdown for Europe's strictest lockdown. The lockdown is being relaxed only in the regions which have shown significant signs of improvement. These areas will see reopening of museums, gyms and hotels for the first time in nearly two months, but with limited capacity. However, Pedro has cautioned the people to not forget that the virus is still present amongst them until a vaccine is developed. "We've managed to retake 99% of the ground lost to the virus," said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in a televised address on Saturday. The government has made sure the pedestrians have enough space to walk and breathe while maintaining social distancing, by increasing the pedestrian and cyclists lanes. As the country feared an economic fall, Spain's hotels will be allowed to operate open from Monday for groups of 10 people. This will give the needed boost to Spain's well-to-do tourism industry. However, none of these rules will be eased down in Madrid and Barcelona. These two cities, that still face the danger of the spread of virus, are still in Phase 0 of lifting the lockdown. The government has assured the residents that the cities will move to Phase 1 as soon as some relief is seen. Spanish PM has urged the people of Spain to cooperate and exercise caution, so that the country can move to Phase 2 in the next few weeks. The cumulative death total rose to 26,478 while the number of diagnosed cases rose to 223,578 from 222,857 the day before, the health ministry said.

Spain to lift lockdown; daily death toll falls down to 179

Community service in COVID-19 era, Sikh shrine in Delhi feeds 75,000 people per day. Watch this video to know more.

Community service in COVID-19 era, Sikh shrine in Delhi feeds 75,000 people per day

Air India's Kuwait flight has&nbsp;landed in Kochi around 11pm on Saturday under Indian government's Vande Bharat mission.&nbsp;

The flight brought back&nbsp;177 Indian nationals and 4 infants who were stranded in Kuwait.

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Vande Bharat and Operation Samudra Setu is India's biggest repatriation operation.&nbsp;Air India and Indian Navy have started flight and naval ships, respectively, to bring back indian nationals who have been stranded abroad due to the global pandemic.

Air India commenced its biggest evacuation operation on Thursday, and will continue for another week.&nbsp;Till now, a total of 67,833 requests have been registered for repatriation.

Another flight from Doha is expected to land in Kochi tonight.

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As a part of 'Operation Samudra Setu', Western Fleet Ships mission deployed in the Indian Ocean Region and INS Jalashwa have also set sail from Maldives and will be bringing back thousands of Indians back to their country.

Air India's Kuwait flight has landed in Kochi around 11pm on Saturday under Indian government's Vande Bharat mission. The flight brought back 177 Indian nationals and 4 infants who were stranded in Kuwait.

Air India's Kuwait flight has landed in Kochi around 11pm on Saturday under Indian government's Vande Bharat mission. The flight brought back 177 Indian nationals and 4 infants who were stranded in Kuwait. Also read: Air India's flight from Dhaka brings back 129 stranded Indians Vande Bharat and Operation Samudra Setu is India's biggest repatriation operation. Air India and Indian Navy have started flight and naval ships, respectively, to bring back indian nationals who have been stranded abroad due to the global pandemic. Air India commenced its biggest evacuation operation on Thursday, and will continue for another week. Till now, a total of 67,833 requests have been registered for repatriation. Another flight from Doha is expected to land in Kochi tonight. Qatar: More than 175 Indians to fly back to Kerala's Kochi from Qatar's Doha today. #VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/GtH76QXmyl — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2020 × As a part of 'Operation Samudra Setu', Western Fleet Ships mission deployed in the Indian Ocean Region and INS Jalashwa have also set sail from Maldives and will be bringing back thousands of Indians back to their country.

Vande Bharat operation: 177 Indians brought back from Kuwait

Hundreds of people defied Los Angeles County lockdown orders and beach closures to watch glowing neon blue waves crash to shore at El Segundo beach.

Los Angeles defies lockdown to watch waves crash to shores

2-year old underwent heart surgery in Israel when family was away due to lockdown. Watch this video for more details.

2-year old underwent heart surgery in Israel when family was away!

As a part of Indian government's biggest repatriation operation, Indian Navy has launched&nbsp;Operation "Samudra Setu"(Sea Bridge). The Navy will be&nbsp;bringing back thousands of stranded Indians from&nbsp;Maldives.

Western Fleet Ships mission deployed in the Indian Ocean Region has set sail on Saturday evening, and joined&nbsp;joined INS Jalashwa.&nbsp;INS Jalashwa set sail from Maldives on Friday bring with more than 700 passengers onboard.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-fixes-40-per-head-for-repatriation-by-sea-from-male-to-kochi-297273">Also read:&nbsp;India fixes $40 per head for repatriation by sea from Male to Kochi</a>

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"This operation is being carried out in close coordination with ministries of defence, external affairs, home affairs, health and various other agencies of the government of India and state governments," the Navy said in a statement.

This is Indian Navy's first big-scale repatriation operation during the pandemic.

As the officials gear up to welcome the stranded Indians back home, a top police officer assured that all arrangements were in place in the Kerala to accommodate and transport&nbsp;the returnees. All passengers will have to go through thermal scanning upon arrival on the port. They will laos be asked to sign a self-declaration form before disembarking the vessel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-indias-flight-from-dhaka-brings-back-129-stranded-indians-297624">Also read:&nbsp;Air India's flight from Dhaka brings back 129 stranded Indians</a>

The repatriated Indians&nbsp;comprise&nbsp;over 400 Keralites, around 180 people are from Tamil Nadu and the rest hail from Karnataka, Goa,&nbsp;Andhra Pradesh, Assam,&nbsp;Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, among other states.

The ship is expected to arrive at the Cruise Terminal of the Cochin Port Trust on Sunday between 9.30-10 am.

Upon returning, Keralities will be transported by KSRTC buses in small groups.&nbsp;The people from other states will be quarantined in&nbsp;Ernakulam for 14 days.

As a part of Indian government's biggest repatriation operation, Indian Navy has launched Operation "Samudra Setu"(Sea Bridge). The Navy will be bringing back thousands of stranded Indians from Maldives.

As a part of Indian government's biggest repatriation operation, Indian Navy has launched Operation "Samudra Setu"(Sea Bridge). The Navy will be bringing back thousands of stranded Indians from Maldives. Western Fleet Ships mission deployed in the Indian Ocean Region has set sail on Saturday evening, and joined joined INS Jalashwa. INS Jalashwa set sail from Maldives on Friday bring with more than 700 passengers onboard. Also read: India fixes $40 per head for repatriation by sea from Male to Kochi Operation #SamudraSetu: Western Fleet Ships mission deployed in the Indian Ocean Region joined INS Jalashwa, on her passage back to Kochi in Kerala from the Maldives. INS Jalashwa is bringing back 698 Indians from the Maldives. pic.twitter.com/NL5GAUWV5z — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2020 × "This operation is being carried out in close coordination with ministries of defence, external affairs, home affairs, health and various other agencies of the government of India and state governments," the Navy said in a statement. This is Indian Navy's first big-scale repatriation operation during the pandemic. As the officials gear up to welcome the stranded Indians back home, a top police officer assured that all arrangements were in place in the Kerala to accommodate and transport the returnees. All passengers will have to go through thermal scanning upon arrival on the port. They will laos be asked to sign a self-declaration form before disembarking the vessel. Also read: Air India's flight from Dhaka brings back 129 stranded Indians The repatriated Indians comprise over 400 Keralites, around 180 people are from Tamil Nadu and the rest hail from Karnataka, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, among other states. The ship is expected to arrive at the Cruise Terminal of the Cochin Port Trust on Sunday between 9.30-10 am. Upon returning, Keralities will be transported by KSRTC buses in small groups. The people from other states will be quarantined in Ernakulam for 14 days.

Operation Samudra Setu: Second naval ship sets sails for India

More than 1,000 people queued up on Saturday to get free food parcels in Geneva, underscoring the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the working poor and undocumented immigrants even in wealthy Switzerland.

The line of people stretched for more than 1 km (half a mile) outside an ice rink where volunteers were handing out around 1,500 parcels to people who started queuing as early as 5 a.m.

"At the end of the month, my pockets are empty. We have to pay the bills, the insurance, everything," said Ingrid Berala, a Geneva resident from Nicaragua who works part-time. "This is great, because there is food for a week, a week of relief...I don`t know for next week."

In a nation of nearly 8.6 million, 660,000 people in Switzerland were poor in 2018, charity Caritas says, particularly single parents and those with a low level of education unable to find work after losing a job.

More than 1.1 million people were at risk of poverty, which means they have less than 60% of the median income, which was 6,538 Swiss francs ($6,736) for a full-time job in 2018.

Swiss bank UBS has calculated&nbsp;that Geneva is the second-most expensive global city for a family of three to live in, behind only Zurich. While average incomes are also high, that helps little for people struggling to make ends meet.

"I think a lot people are aware of this, but it is different to see this with your own eyes," said Silvana Matromatteo, head of the aid group Geneva Solidarity Caravan.

"We had people in tears who said `It is not possible that it is happening in my country`. But it is here and maybe the COVID-19 brought everything out and this is good, because we will be able to take measures to support all these workers, because they are workers above all."

Patrick Wieland, chief of mission for the Doctors Without Borders group, said a survey last week showed just over half the food recipients interviewed were undocumented, while others had attained legal status, were Swiss or were seeking asylum.

Just over 3% had been tested positive for COVID-19, three times the overall rate in Geneva, which he attributed to poor and overcrowded housing.

"In Geneva, one of the richest cities in the world, there have always been people living precariously, especially all the people who work as housekeepers, in agriculture, on construction sites or in hotels, and they found themselves overnight without a job because of COVID-19," he said.

One illegal immigrant who called himself Fernando said he lost his restaurant job during the crisis and had no pay.

"I`m very grateful to receive this help and if the situation changes for me, I am committing to do the same thing that they are doing for me," he said.

More than 1,000 people queued up on Saturday to get free food parcels in Geneva, underscoring the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the working poor and undocumented immigrants even in wealthy Switzerland.

More than 1,000 people queued up on Saturday to get free food parcels in Geneva, underscoring the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the working poor and undocumented immigrants even in wealthy Switzerland. The line of people stretched for more than 1 km (half a mile) outside an ice rink where volunteers were handing out around 1,500 parcels to people who started queuing as early as 5 a.m. "At the end of the month, my pockets are empty. We have to pay the bills, the insurance, everything," said Ingrid Berala, a Geneva resident from Nicaragua who works part-time. "This is great, because there is food for a week, a week of relief...I don`t know for next week." In a nation of nearly 8.6 million, 660,000 people in Switzerland were poor in 2018, charity Caritas says, particularly single parents and those with a low level of education unable to find work after losing a job. More than 1.1 million people were at risk of poverty, which means they have less than 60% of the median income, which was 6,538 Swiss francs ($6,736) for a full-time job in 2018. Swiss bank UBS has calculated that Geneva is the second-most expensive global city for a family of three to live in, behind only Zurich. While average incomes are also high, that helps little for people struggling to make ends meet. "I think a lot people are aware of this, but it is different to see this with your own eyes," said Silvana Matromatteo, head of the aid group Geneva Solidarity Caravan. "We had people in tears who said `It is not possible that it is happening in my country`. But it is here and maybe the COVID-19 brought everything out and this is good, because we will be able to take measures to support all these workers, because they are workers above all." Patrick Wieland, chief of mission for the Doctors Without Borders group, said a survey last week showed just over half the food recipients interviewed were undocumented, while others had attained legal status, were Swiss or were seeking asylum. Just over 3% had been tested positive for COVID-19, three times the overall rate in Geneva, which he attributed to poor and overcrowded housing. "In Geneva, one of the richest cities in the world, there have always been people living precariously, especially all the people who work as housekeepers, in agriculture, on construction sites or in hotels, and they found themselves overnight without a job because of COVID-19," he said. One illegal immigrant who called himself Fernando said he lost his restaurant job during the crisis and had no pay. "I`m very grateful to receive this help and if the situation changes for me, I am committing to do the same thing that they are doing for me," he said.

More than 1,000 queue for food in rich Geneva amid virus shutdown

For the second consecutive day, hundreds of migrant workers clashed with the in Gujarat police. Group of migrant workers have been protesting against the lockdown, and demand that the authorities make arrangements to send them&nbsp;to their hometown.

More than 500 workers hurled stones at the police trying to enforce the lockdown rules. The clash, that took place in Surat on Saturday, comes after a similar protest was staged in Ahmedabad on Friday.

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Protesters took to the streets in the city of Surat on Saturday, a day after residents in Ahmedabad clashed with paramilitary forces.

More than 500 workers employed in industries in the Hazira belt, staged a protest demanding that the authorities send them back to their hometowns. The protestors are mainly from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Police had to use teargas to disperse the crowd.&nbsp;Nearly 60 migrant workers were arrested on the charges of&nbsp;unlawful assembly and rioting. The police is working on identifying the rest of the people who were involved in organising the protest.

“We told them that a large number of workers have [already] been sent to their home states by the government, and similar arrangements would be made for them too,” Inspector H.R. Brahmbhatt, based at Ichhapore police station, told a media organisation.

However, the protestors allegedly did not listen to the police and pelted stones at the police.

This is not the first time Gujarat has seen protests from migrant workers during this lockdown. Earlier in the week, almost 1,000 migrant workers staged a protest in the village of Vareli.

The violence comes as the number of reported coronavirus cases in India climbed to 59,662, with 1,981 deaths.

For the second consecutive day, hundreds of migrant workers clashed with the in Gujarat police. Group of migrant workers have been protesting against the lockdown, and demand that the authorities make arrangements to send them to their hometown.

For the second consecutive day, hundreds of migrant workers clashed with the in Gujarat police. Group of migrant workers have been protesting against the lockdown, and demand that the authorities make arrangements to send them to their hometown. More than 500 workers hurled stones at the police trying to enforce the lockdown rules. The clash, that took place in Surat on Saturday, comes after a similar protest was staged in Ahmedabad on Friday. Also read: COVID-19: Maharashtra crosses 18,000 mark; 1,362 new cases reported Protesters took to the streets in the city of Surat on Saturday, a day after residents in Ahmedabad clashed with paramilitary forces. More than 500 workers employed in industries in the Hazira belt, staged a protest demanding that the authorities send them back to their hometowns. The protestors are mainly from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Police had to use teargas to disperse the crowd. Nearly 60 migrant workers were arrested on the charges of unlawful assembly and rioting. The police is working on identifying the rest of the people who were involved in organising the protest. “We told them that a large number of workers have [already] been sent to their home states by the government, and similar arrangements would be made for them too,” Inspector H.R. Brahmbhatt, based at Ichhapore police station, told a media organisation. However, the protestors allegedly did not listen to the police and pelted stones at the police. This is not the first time Gujarat has seen protests from migrant workers during this lockdown. Earlier in the week, almost 1,000 migrant workers staged a protest in the village of Vareli. The violence comes as the number of reported coronavirus cases in India climbed to 59,662, with 1,981 deaths.

Migrant workers protest against lockdown in Gujarat; 60 arrested

Uttar Pradesh Congress has launched a chat portal 'UP Mitra' to help migrant workers and common man in the coronavirus crisis.

UP Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu said people can go to the chat portal and mention their problems. "Through this chat portal, problems of common people will be listed and the UPCC will help them as much as possible," Lallu told ANI.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/migrant-workers-protest-against-lockdown-in-gujarat-60-arrested-297657">Also read:&nbsp;500 migrant workers protest in Gujarat; 60 arrested</a>

He said a list of the problems will be sent to the chief minister so that the government also provides help. He said people of the state stranded in various states in the crisis need help.

The Congress leader said the state unit will publicize the chat portal link - https://tinyurl.com/UPmitra - through social media, messages and other communication channels so that problems of people are known and they can be helped.

Lallu said that the UPCC has launched many programmes to reach to people and help them including Highway Task Force, `Congress ke Sipahi`, district-wise helpline and corona fighter group.

The group includes senior leaders and and is monitored by party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

The state unit also started community kitchens in 17 districts including Ghaziabad, Hapur, Kanpur, Allahabad, Lakhimpur Kheri and Lucknow.

"Our district committees are providing ration to the needy people all over the state. Help is being provided to workers who are stranded outside the state. Besides the relief work, we are also raising issues with state government. Our incharge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the state unit have written several letters regarding problems of farmers and migrant workers," he added.

Lallu said that the bigger problem relates to migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh stranded in states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab and Karnataka.

"We are in touch with state authorities to make arrangements for the return of migrant worker but UP Government is not showing interest," Lallu alleged.

The portal has been developed free of cost by ValueFirst.&nbsp;

Uttar Pradesh Congress has launched a chat portal 'UP Mitra' to help migrant workers and common man in the coronavirus crisis. UP Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu said people can go to the chat portal and mention their problems.

Uttar Pradesh Congress has launched a chat portal 'UP Mitra' to help migrant workers and common man in the coronavirus crisis. UP Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu said people can go to the chat portal and mention their problems. "Through this chat portal, problems of common people will be listed and the UPCC will help them as much as possible," Lallu told ANI. Also read: 500 migrant workers protest in Gujarat; 60 arrested He said a list of the problems will be sent to the chief minister so that the government also provides help. He said people of the state stranded in various states in the crisis need help. The Congress leader said the state unit will publicize the chat portal link - https://tinyurl.com/UPmitra - through social media, messages and other communication channels so that problems of people are known and they can be helped. Lallu said that the UPCC has launched many programmes to reach to people and help them including Highway Task Force, `Congress ke Sipahi`, district-wise helpline and corona fighter group. The group includes senior leaders and and is monitored by party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The state unit also started community kitchens in 17 districts including Ghaziabad, Hapur, Kanpur, Allahabad, Lakhimpur Kheri and Lucknow. "Our district committees are providing ration to the needy people all over the state. Help is being provided to workers who are stranded outside the state. Besides the relief work, we are also raising issues with state government. Our incharge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the state unit have written several letters regarding problems of farmers and migrant workers," he added. Lallu said that the bigger problem relates to migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh stranded in states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab and Karnataka. "We are in touch with state authorities to make arrangements for the return of migrant worker but UP Government is not showing interest," Lallu alleged. The portal has been developed free of cost by ValueFirst.

UP Congress launches chat portal to reach out to people, migrant workers

Facebook has announced that it will be allowing all its employees to work from home till the end of this year.

The decision has ben taken after considering the safety and wellbeing of its employees and their family members. The social media giant has also decided to keep its offices shut till July first week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-working-to-temporarily-ban-work-based-visas-like-h-1b-report-297634">Also read:&nbsp;Trump admin working to temporarily ban work-based visas, like H-1B: Report</a>

The announcement was made keeping in mind the guidelines and rules laid out by the government and the health experts.

Facebook employees have been working from home since the nationwide lockdown was initiated in march. All physical company events, which required presence of more than 50 people, have also been cancelled atleast till June 2021.

The company has also clarified that it would continue to pay hourly employees who may not be able to work because of reduced staffing, office closures, or if they are sick.

Microsoft, too, has allowed its employees to take the option of work from home till October 02. Google India is expected to follow the examples of its opponents, and offer the same option to Google employees.

(With inputs from ANI)

Facebook has announced that it will be allowing all its employees to work from home till the end of this year. The decision has ben taken after considering the safety and wellbeing of its employees and their family members.

Facebook has announced that it will be allowing all its employees to work from home till the end of this year. The decision has ben taken after considering the safety and wellbeing of its employees and their family members. The social media giant has also decided to keep its offices shut till July first week. Also read: Trump admin working to temporarily ban work-based visas, like H-1B: Report The announcement was made keeping in mind the guidelines and rules laid out by the government and the health experts. Facebook employees have been working from home since the nationwide lockdown was initiated in march. All physical company events, which required presence of more than 50 people, have also been cancelled atleast till June 2021. The company has also clarified that it would continue to pay hourly employees who may not be able to work because of reduced staffing, office closures, or if they are sick. Microsoft, too, has allowed its employees to take the option of work from home till October 02. Google India is expected to follow the examples of its opponents, and offer the same option to Google employees. (With inputs from ANI)

Facebook and Microsoft allows employees to work from home till end of year

Lockdowns have pushed everything online across the world. In India, virtual weddings are slowly becoming the new normal. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Indian weddings go online during lockdown

The first repatriation flight from Abu Dhabi landed&nbsp;in Kochi around 10:15pm(local time) on Thursday.&nbsp;The flight was scheduled to land around 9:30pm.&nbsp;Air India Express flight brought back around 175 stranded Indians from Abu Dhabi.

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The second flight that took off from Dubai for Kerala around 8:30pm on Thursday landed at&nbsp;Kozhikode airport at 11:30pm,&nbsp;the original expected time of arrival was 10:30pm. The flight brought back 177 stranded Indians from Dubai.

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Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) officials had&nbsp;installed an ultra violet disinfection chamber at the Cochin International Airport in Kerala. The chamber was used to disinfect the baggage coming at the airport. The chamber has been developed by a laboratory in Cochin.

These flights are being operated under the Vande Bharat Mission. The aviation company&nbsp;is using Air India Express IX419 to bring back stranded Indian nationals.&nbsp;

While the focus remains on Gulf countries, where 3 lakh people are stranded, Air India will also be operating repatriation flights to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Muscat, Bahrain, Malaysia, Philippines, Bangladesh, the US and the UK.

Meanwhile, Air India's first&nbsp;repatriation flight&nbsp;to Singapore also took off from Delhi Airport around 11:20pm on Thursday with only one passenger. The flight is expected to return to India on Friday.

This is India government's biggest&nbsp;repatriation operation as&nbsp;around 14,600 citizens are expected to be brought back to the country in 64 flights, within the first week of the operation.

The first repatriation flight from Abu Dhabi landed in Kochi around 10:15pm(local time) on Thursday. The flight was scheduled to land around 9:30pm. Air India Express flight brought back around 175 stranded Indians from Abu Dhabi.

The first repatriation flight from Abu Dhabi landed in Kochi around 10:15pm(local time) on Thursday. The flight was scheduled to land around 9:30pm. Air India Express flight brought back around 175 stranded Indians from Abu Dhabi. #WATCH: First repatriation Air India Express flight from Abu Dhabi lands at Cochin International Airport in Kerala. #VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/6CoZMXtJx4 — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020 × Also read: India fixes $40 per head for repatriation by sea from Male to Koch The second flight that took off from Dubai for Kerala around 8:30pm on Thursday landed at Kozhikode airport at 11:30pm, the original expected time of arrival was 10:30pm. The flight brought back 177 stranded Indians from Dubai. #WATCH Kerala: An Air India Express flight, that took off from Dubai International Airport with 177 Indians on board earlier today, has landed at Kozhikode International Airport. #VandeBharatMission pic.twitter.com/SLGgPiU0za — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020 × Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) officials had installed an ultra violet disinfection chamber at the Cochin International Airport in Kerala. The chamber was used to disinfect the baggage coming at the airport. The chamber has been developed by a laboratory in Cochin. These flights are being operated under the Vande Bharat Mission. The aviation company is using Air India Express IX419 to bring back stranded Indian nationals. While the focus remains on Gulf countries, where 3 lakh people are stranded, Air India will also be operating repatriation flights to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Muscat, Bahrain, Malaysia, Philippines, Bangladesh, the US and the UK. Meanwhile, Air India's first repatriation flight to Singapore also took off from Delhi Airport around 11:20pm on Thursday with only one passenger. The flight is expected to return to India on Friday. This is India government's biggest repatriation operation as around 14,600 citizens are expected to be brought back to the country in 64 flights, within the first week of the operation.

Air India's first two repatriation flights arrive in Kerala with around 350 Indians from UAE

An Air India flight landed in&nbsp;Kozhikode around 8pm pm&nbsp;on Friday. The flight brought back around 153 Indian nationals from Riyadh.

Among the 253 passengers, there were 84 pregnant women and 22 children onboard.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-190000-indians-will-be-brought-home-civil-aviation-minister-to-wion-297492">Also read:&nbsp;Over 190,000 Indians will be brought home: Civil aviation minister to WION</a>

This was the third flight to land in India today. Air India's AI 381 brought back 234 passengers from Singapore to new Delhi, followed by AI 1242 which landed in Srinagar from Dhaka.

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As a part of this operation, Indian Navy, too, will sail three Navy ships to bring back Indians from abroad. INS Jalashwa has set sail from Maldives and will be bringing back almost 700 Indians back home.

Another flight AI 173 has also landed in the US to bring back Indian nationals from America. The flight landed at 8:30pm on Friday in San Francisco with 80 American nationals onboard. This was the first Indian flight to land in the US after 48 days. The same flight will bring back Indian nationals who have been stranded in the US.

Two more flights, that took off from Dubai, are expected to land soon.

To help the stranded nationals, IndiGo, too, has decided to operate two special flights to help the almost 200 stranded Kenya nationals to reach Mumbai, from where they will be boarding flight for Nairobi.

An Air India flight landed in Kozhikode around 8pm pm on Friday. The flight brought back around 153 Indian nationals from Riyadh. Among the 253 passengers, there were 84 pregnant women and 22 children onboard.

An Air India flight landed in Kozhikode around 8pm pm on Friday. The flight brought back around 153 Indian nationals from Riyadh. Among the 253 passengers, there were 84 pregnant women and 22 children onboard. Also read: Over 190,000 Indians will be brought home: Civil aviation minister to WION This was the third flight to land in India today. Air India's AI 381 brought back 234 passengers from Singapore to new Delhi, followed by AI 1242 which landed in Srinagar from Dhaka. #VandeBharatMission: An Air India flight with Indian nationals from Riyadh landed in Kerala's Kozhikode today. Elaborate arrangments have been made at various airports across India incl. the installation of thermal temperature scanning systems for passengers arriving from abroad pic.twitter.com/XpUkrJ7rqU — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020 × As a part of this operation, Indian Navy, too, will sail three Navy ships to bring back Indians from abroad. INS Jalashwa has set sail from Maldives and will be bringing back almost 700 Indians back home. Another flight AI 173 has also landed in the US to bring back Indian nationals from America. The flight landed at 8:30pm on Friday in San Francisco with 80 American nationals onboard. This was the first Indian flight to land in the US after 48 days. The same flight will bring back Indian nationals who have been stranded in the US. Two more flights, that took off from Dubai, are expected to land soon. To help the stranded nationals, IndiGo, too, has decided to operate two special flights to help the almost 200 stranded Kenya nationals to reach Mumbai, from where they will be boarding flight for Nairobi.

INS Jalashwa sets sail from Maldives; 700 passengers onboard

Up to 6.3 million more people are predicted to develop TB between now and 2025 and 1.4 million more people are expected to die as cases go diagnosed and untreated during the lockdown.

Over 6.3 million predicted to develop Tuberculosis by 2025

A new report from tuberculosis research and advocacy group suggests the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns could have a devastating impact on the global TB burden in the coming years.

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The analysis is focused on three high-TB burden countries—India, Kenya, and Ukraine, where disruption of TB care could have a significant impact.

The current lockdown has disrupted the basic service of TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for 2 months in almost every country.

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Once the lockdown ends, it would take another 2 months to get TB services back up and running, and that could result in a rapidly growing pool of undetected and untreated TB patients.

Up to 6.3 million more people are predicted to develop TB between now and 2025 and 1.4 million more people are expected to die as cases go diagnosed and untreated during the lockdown.

Under normal conditions, TB already kills 1.5 million people a year, more than any other infectious disease.

&nbsp;The past few years have seen a steady decline in TB deaths as a result of more services to treat the disease and prevent its spread, but coronavirus lockdown will set back global efforts to end TB by five to eight years.

Meanwhile, in India, the number of TB notifications have dropped by 80 per cent as many people with TB symptoms are avoiding to visit the hospital during the lockdown.

Even for those people who are battling cancer, the impact of lockdown can be terrifying and life-threatening.

Oncologists have raised concerns about the delayed diagnosis of cancer and its stage migration due to fear of visiting hospitals amid the outbreak. 
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For 56-year-old Anita Watson diagnosed with a stage 4 breast cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, the coronavirus outbreak has cast her into even greater uncertainty.

Worried about the potentially fatal risk if she were to catch the virus herself, she also has to deal with the fact that the overloaded health services no longer consider her a priority

Anita Watson said: "If you've got any problems if you feel ill, unwell you can pick up the phone and get through to the chemotherapy ward and they're going to treat you. They're going to sort it out straight away. Now with coronavirus and with them saying you're no longer a priority, what that actually means is that, unfortunately, and quite rightly so, they have to treat the curable cases first." 
&nbsp; 
While COVID-19 restrictions have varied from country to country, many countries have implemented stay-at-home strategies lasting several weeks.

Routine surgeries and procedures have been put off at hospitals in several countries as they adjust to treating the influx of patients with COVID-19 and possible shortages of beds, protective equipment and supplies.

A new report from tuberculosis research and advocacy group suggests the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns could have a devastating impact on the global TB burden in the coming years.

A new report from tuberculosis research and advocacy group suggests the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns could have a devastating impact on the global TB burden in the coming years. Also read: Now, China censors European Union's 'friendship letter' The analysis is focused on three high-TB burden countries—India, Kenya, and Ukraine, where disruption of TB care could have a significant impact. The current lockdown has disrupted the basic service of TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for 2 months in almost every country. Also read: Love triangle or conspiracy? Questions around Professor Bing Liu's death remain unanswered Once the lockdown ends, it would take another 2 months to get TB services back up and running, and that could result in a rapidly growing pool of undetected and untreated TB patients. Up to 6.3 million more people are predicted to develop TB between now and 2025 and 1.4 million more people are expected to die as cases go diagnosed and untreated during the lockdown. Under normal conditions, TB already kills 1.5 million people a year, more than any other infectious disease. The past few years have seen a steady decline in TB deaths as a result of more services to treat the disease and prevent its spread, but coronavirus lockdown will set back global efforts to end TB by five to eight years. Meanwhile, in India, the number of TB notifications have dropped by 80 per cent as many people with TB symptoms are avoiding to visit the hospital during the lockdown. Even for those people who are battling cancer, the impact of lockdown can be terrifying and life-threatening. Oncologists have raised concerns about the delayed diagnosis of cancer and its stage migration due to fear of visiting hospitals amid the outbreak. For 56-year-old Anita Watson diagnosed with a stage 4 breast cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, the coronavirus outbreak has cast her into even greater uncertainty. Worried about the potentially fatal risk if she were to catch the virus herself, she also has to deal with the fact that the overloaded health services no longer consider her a priority Anita Watson said: "If you've got any problems if you feel ill, unwell you can pick up the phone and get through to the chemotherapy ward and they're going to treat you. They're going to sort it out straight away. Now with coronavirus and with them saying you're no longer a priority, what that actually means is that, unfortunately, and quite rightly so, they have to treat the curable cases first." While COVID-19 restrictions have varied from country to country, many countries have implemented stay-at-home strategies lasting several weeks. Routine surgeries and procedures have been put off at hospitals in several countries as they adjust to treating the influx of patients with COVID-19 and possible shortages of beds, protective equipment and supplies.

Coronavirus pandemic could burden global tuberculosis fight: Report

Resident of Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca neighborhood were treated to live music Wednesday (May 06) when members of the municipal guard band brought out their instruments for play for locals under lockdown.

'Happiness for the people' - Rio band plays tunes for residents under lockdown

Top British epidemiologist Neil Ferguson has resigned. He broke lockdown rules by allowing a woman into his home. Ferguson had been advising the British government on the pandemic response.

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Pakistan claims many of its citizens returning from the UAE are infected. Pakistan has accused the UAE of not screening people before allowing them to return.

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The UAE government has dismissed Pakistan's claims.

Nearly 58,000 students returned to school in Wuhan, the original epicentre of the pandemic in China.

121 high schools and vocational schools opened their gates for students. All faculty and students had to undergo health tests before return.

Taiwan has accused global health officials of being dishonest. It says world bodies have failed in their responsibilities. The island claims its absence from the upcoming world health assembly would harm global response to the pandemic.

The territory of 23 million people has reported only 438 cases of coronavirus.

The Spanish prime minister has sought parliamentary approval to extend the state of emergency. Pedro Sanchez says lifting lockdown early would be an unforgivable error.

Current measures will expire at midnight on Saturday. The conservatives have opposed the move.

The mayor of Manaus in Brazil has appealed for international aid. He has written a letter to 21 embassies and sent video messages to world leaders.

Mayor Arthur Neto is seeking scanners, ventilators and PPEs. Mass graves are being dug in cemeteries as the region reported 459 deaths. 
&nbsp; 
Pakistan reported its highest single-day death toll. 40 people died in Pakistan in the past 24 hours due to coronavirus. More than 22,550 people are infected in Pakistan. The death toll stands at 526.

Indonesia has postponed local elections from September to December. President Joko Widodo has signed an emergency decree.

Elections for posts of governors, mayors and district chiefs will now be held in December.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and other Barcelona stars returned to the club’s training ground. Players will undergo mandatory medical tests this week. The Spanish government has relaxed lockdown measures. Players have been allowed to train individually.

&nbsp;A retired farmer has been given an honorary degree by New York. The farmer and his sick wife donated 1 of their 5 n-95 masks for medical workers. Dennis Rukhne was 2 credits shy of a degree when he left school due to the death of his father in 1971.

Andrew Cuomo called the farmer’ an inspiration and his donation, humanity at its best.

Top British epidemiologist Neil Ferguson has resigned. He broke lockdown rules by allowing a woman into his home. Ferguson had been advising the British government on the pandemic response.

Top British epidemiologist Neil Ferguson has resigned. He broke lockdown rules by allowing a woman into his home. Ferguson had been advising the British government on the pandemic response. Also read: Pompeo has no evidence, says China on coronavirus origin in lab Pakistan claims many of its citizens returning from the UAE are infected. Pakistan has accused the UAE of not screening people before allowing them to return. Also read: Will keep coronavirus task force indefinitely, says Trump amid rising US death toll The UAE government has dismissed Pakistan's claims. Nearly 58,000 students returned to school in Wuhan, the original epicentre of the pandemic in China. 121 high schools and vocational schools opened their gates for students. All faculty and students had to undergo health tests before return. Taiwan has accused global health officials of being dishonest. It says world bodies have failed in their responsibilities. The island claims its absence from the upcoming world health assembly would harm global response to the pandemic. The territory of 23 million people has reported only 438 cases of coronavirus. The Spanish prime minister has sought parliamentary approval to extend the state of emergency. Pedro Sanchez says lifting lockdown early would be an unforgivable error. Current measures will expire at midnight on Saturday. The conservatives have opposed the move. The mayor of Manaus in Brazil has appealed for international aid. He has written a letter to 21 embassies and sent video messages to world leaders. Mayor Arthur Neto is seeking scanners, ventilators and PPEs. Mass graves are being dug in cemeteries as the region reported 459 deaths. Pakistan reported its highest single-day death toll. 40 people died in Pakistan in the past 24 hours due to coronavirus. More than 22,550 people are infected in Pakistan. The death toll stands at 526. Indonesia has postponed local elections from September to December. President Joko Widodo has signed an emergency decree. Elections for posts of governors, mayors and district chiefs will now be held in December. Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and other Barcelona stars returned to the club’s training ground. Players will undergo mandatory medical tests this week. The Spanish government has relaxed lockdown measures. Players have been allowed to train individually. A retired farmer has been given an honorary degree by New York. The farmer and his sick wife donated 1 of their 5 n-95 masks for medical workers. Dennis Rukhne was 2 credits shy of a degree when he left school due to the death of his father in 1971. Andrew Cuomo called the farmer’ an inspiration and his donation, humanity at its best.

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Brazil's shot put champion Darlan Romani is not letting lockdown get in the way of preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, using an unused plot of land in a residential area of Sao Paulo state to keep up his winning form.

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Liquor shops will be opening in Chennai from Thursday(May 07). Three neighbouring districts of Chennai, namely Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur are being prepped for the reopening of liquor shops.

On Wednesday, Madras High Court&nbsp;also allowed online sale of liquor in the state. However, there will be few restrictions to contain hoarding and social distancing will be the top priority.

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TASMAC shops will be allowed to sell only one bottle of liquor per person, and each consumer can buy only once in three days. Online customers will be allowed to buy two bottles, and the online customers can buy only twice a week.

Timings have also been allotted according to age groups. Healthy individuals above 50yrs can visit the shops between 10am to 1pm,&nbsp;below 50 to 40 yrs can visit 1pm to 3pm and people below 40 years can visit from 3pm to 5pm only.

Face masks will be compulsory for everyone stepping outside their homes.

Officials have said that Aadhar cards will be checked to make sure none of the customers are from containment zones. The customers will be divided into smaller groups to avoid spread of virus.

All the bars related to TASMAC remain closed; only stand-alone shops have been allowed to open in certain areas. Police will be closely monitoring the situation.

Tamil Nadu has been one of the worst-hit states by coronavirus in India as the state has crossed the 3,500 mark. Chennai and Coimbatore have seen a constant rise in the number of positive cases.&nbsp;

Liquor shops will be opening in Chennai from Thursday(May 07). Three neighbouring districts of Chennai, namely Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur are being prepped for the reopening of liquor shops.

Liquor shops will be opening in Chennai from Thursday(May 07). Three neighbouring districts of Chennai, namely Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur are being prepped for the reopening of liquor shops. On Wednesday, Madras High Court also allowed online sale of liquor in the state. However, there will be few restrictions to contain hoarding and social distancing will be the top priority. Also read: COVID-19 cases in India at over 49,000; 126 new deaths recorded TASMAC shops will be allowed to sell only one bottle of liquor per person, and each consumer can buy only once in three days. Online customers will be allowed to buy two bottles, and the online customers can buy only twice a week. Timings have also been allotted according to age groups. Healthy individuals above 50yrs can visit the shops between 10am to 1pm, below 50 to 40 yrs can visit 1pm to 3pm and people below 40 years can visit from 3pm to 5pm only. Face masks will be compulsory for everyone stepping outside their homes. Officials have said that Aadhar cards will be checked to make sure none of the customers are from containment zones. The customers will be divided into smaller groups to avoid spread of virus. All the bars related to TASMAC remain closed; only stand-alone shops have been allowed to open in certain areas. Police will be closely monitoring the situation. Tamil Nadu has been one of the worst-hit states by coronavirus in India as the state has crossed the 3,500 mark. Chennai and Coimbatore have seen a constant rise in the number of positive cases.

Now, liquor shops set to reopen in Chennai; court allows online sale

Children have always had a unique way of expressing themselves and UNICEF Brazil came up with the "Feelings on Paper" program to get children to use their creativity to help them deal with the stress and worry over lockdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Happiness, sadness, boredom: Brazilian children channel emotions through art during lockdown

Spain which has been one of the worst-hit&nbsp;countries by coronavirus in Europe has&nbsp;after a long and intense lockdown finally relaxed some restrictions and allowed its citizens, mainly healthy young adults, to step out and take a walk. All this was allowed in specific time slots and with some rules on&nbsp;social distancing.

However, as the situation is still grim and the country fears a second wave, Spanish Prime Minister&nbsp;Pedro Sanchez is seeking parliamentary votes to extend a state of emergency for two more weeks.&nbsp;

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Pedro, in his parliamentary speech on Wednesday, expressed concern over lifting the lockdown by calling it a "total, unpardonable mistake".&nbsp;

The country, like several others in Europe&nbsp;has been badly hit economically&nbsp;due to the pandemic and lockdowns.&nbsp;However, the Spanish Prime Minister is not in favour of putting the economy above the health of the citizens.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-surge-to-36-million-death-toll-at-257337-296973">Also read:&nbsp;Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.6 million, death toll at 257,337</a>

He has garnered support from the&nbsp;regional Basque nationalist party PNV and&nbsp;the centre-right Ciudadanos party, who have agreed to back the plan of extending the lockdown. The opposition has not been extended their support for this decision, yet.

The economy shrunk by its biggest amount on record, 5.2%, in the first three months of 2020 due to the impact of the crisis. The government predicts the tourism-dependent economy could shrink as much as 9.2% this year.

The football players of Barcelona football club are also set to return to their practices after proper check-ups, according to reports.

The daily death toll of Spain due to coronavirus has decreased to&nbsp;244, which is much less than what the toll was back in early April.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Reuters)

Spain which has been one of the worst-hit countries by coronavirus in Europe has after a long and intense lockdown finally relaxed some restrictions and allowed its citizens, mainly healthy young adults, to step out and take a walk.

Spain which has been one of the worst-hit countries by coronavirus in Europe has after a long and intense lockdown finally relaxed some restrictions and allowed its citizens, mainly healthy young adults, to step out and take a walk. All this was allowed in specific time slots and with some rules on social distancing. However, as the situation is still grim and the country fears a second wave, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is seeking parliamentary votes to extend a state of emergency for two more weeks. Also read: Italy claims world's first coronavirus vaccine; human trials soon Pedro, in his parliamentary speech on Wednesday, expressed concern over lifting the lockdown by calling it a "total, unpardonable mistake". The country, like several others in Europe has been badly hit economically due to the pandemic and lockdowns. However, the Spanish Prime Minister is not in favour of putting the economy above the health of the citizens. Also read: Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.6 million, death toll at 257,337 He has garnered support from the regional Basque nationalist party PNV and the centre-right Ciudadanos party, who have agreed to back the plan of extending the lockdown. The opposition has not been extended their support for this decision, yet. The economy shrunk by its biggest amount on record, 5.2%, in the first three months of 2020 due to the impact of the crisis. The government predicts the tourism-dependent economy could shrink as much as 9.2% this year. The football players of Barcelona football club are also set to return to their practices after proper check-ups, according to reports. The daily death toll of Spain due to coronavirus has decreased to 244, which is much less than what the toll was back in early April. (With inputs from Reuters)

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez garners Basque party votes for lockdown extension

After two months of lockdown, Italy is slowly lifting the restrictions. 4.5 million people have been allowed to go back to work. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 4.5 million people return to work in Italy

A 7 per cent jump in shares, a $30 billion surge in market value, over 2,738 shipments in march, factories back in action and a possible contract-extension for its racing star Sebastian Vettel. Ferrari is speeding off the coronavirus speed-breaker. This Italian luxury car manufacturer is gaining mileage during this pandemic.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/covid-19-effect-us-trade-deficit-widens-to-444-billion-uk-car-sales-crashes-to-1946-level-296830" hreflang="en">COVID-19 effect: US trade deficit widens to $44.4 billion; UK car sales crashes to 1946 level</a>

On Monday, the company restarted its factories in Maranello and modena. Several other manufacturing units are expected to resume production. This re-opening is being called the 'back on track' operation because the company's profits are back on track.&nbsp;

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Ferrari has recorded strong first-quarter earnings. So strong, that it is now worth more than General Motors and Ford. General Motors' market cap fell to 29.3 billion dollars on Monday. Ford fell even lower to 19.2 billion dollars.

Ferrari beats them both, its market capitalization hit 30.1 billion dollars in early trading on the same day.

What makes this feat even more special for Ferrari, is the stark contrast in yearly manufacturing. Ferrari makes only 10,000 cars a year. General Motors produces about 7.7 million vehicles. 
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What does this mean? 
That Ferrari earns as much profit selling 1 car as ford does selling 908. There's data to back this.

According to a report by the Fiat group, Ferrari earned a handsome profit of $94,000 for every car it sold in 2019.

While another rival, Japanese carmaker Nissan had to sell 926 cars to match this profit margin.

But despite these profits in the sale. The company has lowered its net revenue estimates to $3.9 from 4.5 billion for this year because its racing business is not yet back on track.

Ferrari expects its revenue from Formula One to be sharply lower than in 2019 because races cannot be run without spectators.

The turnover from brand projects too has reduced. Ferrari may have been slowed by the pandemic in one sector.

A 7 per cent jump in shares, a $30 billion surge in market value, over 2,738 shipments in march, factories back in action and a possible contract-extension for its racing star Sebastian Vettel.

A 7 per cent jump in shares, a $30 billion surge in market value, over 2,738 shipments in march, factories back in action and a possible contract-extension for its racing star Sebastian Vettel. Ferrari is speeding off the coronavirus speed-breaker. This Italian luxury car manufacturer is gaining mileage during this pandemic. Also read: COVID-19 effect: US trade deficit widens to $44.4 billion; UK car sales crashes to 1946 level On Monday, the company restarted its factories in Maranello and modena. Several other manufacturing units are expected to resume production. This re-opening is being called the 'back on track' operation because the company's profits are back on track. Also read: Global Markets: Stocks fall as US-China tensions threaten rebound Ferrari has recorded strong first-quarter earnings. So strong, that it is now worth more than General Motors and Ford. General Motors' market cap fell to 29.3 billion dollars on Monday. Ford fell even lower to 19.2 billion dollars. Ferrari beats them both, its market capitalization hit 30.1 billion dollars in early trading on the same day. What makes this feat even more special for Ferrari, is the stark contrast in yearly manufacturing. Ferrari makes only 10,000 cars a year. General Motors produces about 7.7 million vehicles. What does this mean? That Ferrari earns as much profit selling 1 car as ford does selling 908. There's data to back this. According to a report by the Fiat group, Ferrari earned a handsome profit of $94,000 for every car it sold in 2019. While another rival, Japanese carmaker Nissan had to sell 926 cars to match this profit margin. But despite these profits in the sale. The company has lowered its net revenue estimates to $3.9 from 4.5 billion for this year because its racing business is not yet back on track. Ferrari expects its revenue from Formula One to be sharply lower than in 2019 because races cannot be run without spectators. The turnover from brand projects too has reduced. Ferrari may have been slowed by the pandemic in one sector.

Amid COVID-19, Ferrari overtakes Ford, General Motors after $30 billion surge in market value

Governments are now realizing that hair salons are now an essential service. WION gets you a report.

Hairdressers reopen with caution: Salons take extra precaution amid COVID-19 Pandemic

India's first all-girls band VIVA just reunited to sing one of their all-time hits in order to lift the spirits up of their fans. 
Chosen through a reality tv contest the band comprised of singers Seema Ramchandani, Pratichee Mohapatra, Neha Bhasin, Mahua Kamat, and Anushka Manchanda. Their first album was an instant hit with young audience as they created hits like 'Jaago Zara’, ‘Jaha Ho Pyar Ka Mausam’ and ‘Hum Naye Geet Sunaye’. 
 
Seema Ramchandani was the first to leave the band and eventually, the group disbanded and made careers in music. Now 15 years later, amid nationwide lockdown, the four members of the band came together to sing a reprised version of 'Jaago Zara'. Neha, Anushka, Pratichee and Mahua shot their version at their homes and then the video was edited into one. They also recorded their songs separately owing to the lockdown. 
 
Anushka Manchanda, who also edited the video, shared a long emotional post about their reunion along with the new version of the song.&nbsp; Calling it the 2020 version of 'Jaago Zaara', Anushka wrote, " Its been so many years and so much has happened, and still today, people come up to me, to us all, to tell us what Viva meant to them. 
 
This video is for you, for every time you have thought of us, sent us messages, sung our songs and reached out to us to tell us how you feel Thank you for this everlasting love, this crazy bond you have built with us that has lasted so many years. We feel you, we give you love right back."

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_rkbhzD9lJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Jago Zara..my most favourite song of VIVA, an all girl band I was part of, my first step into the music industry. Coming from rock n roll, the two years I spent with this indipop band were sometimes confusing, sometimes exhilirating, and most times just downright crazy! I was a baby when I went to the auditions as a joke, a way to get out of staying home studying. I had absolutely no idea that this would be the start of an absolutely new life direction. Today I can't imagine a life without my work and passion for music, and for this I am ever grateful. The universe guides, and you flow ✨ Its been so many years and so much has happened, and still today, people come up to me, to us all, to tell us what Viva meant to them. This video is for you, for every time you have thought of us, sent us messages, sung our songs and reached out to us to tell us how you feel ♥️ Thank you for this everlasting love, this crazy bond you have built with us that has lasted so many years. We feel you, we give you love right back ♥️ . . For the people who have never heard this song before, Jago Zara is the sign of the times, and yet, it is timeless. For the downtrodden, the broken, the supressed, the marginalised, sidelined, the outnumbered For the ones that are asleep, unconscious, blinded, confused, hypnotised For the ones that need strength, love, power, support..... Jago Zara! Savera Ho Gaya! With the OG popstars @praticheemohapatra @mahuakc @nehabhasin4u .. nobody did it like you girls ♥️ Original song masterfully written by @jaduakhtar , composed and produced by @salimsulaimanmusic ..thank you for this gift..I will hold it close forever ♥️ Song rights : Star India New vocals recorded on multiple devices during lockdown in April 2020, mixed and mastered by @manchandashikhar at @thebeastindiacompany . Thanks @lydiabuthello for all your love and your support ♥️ . #jagozara #viva #popstars #starindia #thebeastindiacompany #anushkamanchanda #praticheemohapatra #mahuakamat #nehabhasin</a>

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The video was shared by Anushka's other band members as well on social media.

The video brings back memories of early 2000 and still seems relevant for today's time. While the girls did not mention that if they were planning a reunion album soon, the video does give the fans a ray of hope.

India's first all-girls band VIVA just reunited to sing one of their all-time hits in order to lift the spirits up of their fans. Chosen through a reality tv contest the band comprised of singers Seema Ramchandani, Pratichee Mohapatra, Neha Bhasin, Mahua Kamat, and Anushka Manchanda.

India's first all-girls band VIVA just reunited to sing one of their all-time hits in order to lift the spirits up of their fans. Chosen through a reality tv contest the band comprised of singers Seema Ramchandani, Pratichee Mohapatra, Neha Bhasin, Mahua Kamat, and Anushka Manchanda. Their first album was an instant hit with young audience as they created hits like 'Jaago Zara’, ‘Jaha Ho Pyar Ka Mausam’ and ‘Hum Naye Geet Sunaye’. Seema Ramchandani was the first to leave the band and eventually, the group disbanded and made careers in music. Now 15 years later, amid nationwide lockdown, the four members of the band came together to sing a reprised version of 'Jaago Zara'. Neha, Anushka, Pratichee and Mahua shot their version at their homes and then the video was edited into one. They also recorded their songs separately owing to the lockdown. Anushka Manchanda, who also edited the video, shared a long emotional post about their reunion along with the new version of the song. Calling it the 2020 version of 'Jaago Zaara', Anushka wrote, " Its been so many years and so much has happened, and still today, people come up to me, to us all, to tell us what Viva meant to them. This video is for you, for every time you have thought of us, sent us messages, sung our songs and reached out to us to tell us how you feel Thank you for this everlasting love, this crazy bond you have built with us that has lasted so many years. We feel you, we give you love right back." Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram Jago Zara..my most favourite song of VIVA, an all girl band I was part of, my first step into the music industry. Coming from rock n roll, the two years I spent with this indipop band were sometimes confusing, sometimes exhilirating, and most times just downright crazy! I was a baby when I went to the auditions as a joke, a way to get out of staying home studying. I had absolutely no idea that this would be the start of an absolutely new life direction. Today I can't imagine a life without my work and passion for music, and for this I am ever grateful. The universe guides, and you flow ✨ Its been so many years and so much has happened, and still today, people come up to me, to us all, to tell us what Viva meant to them. This video is for you, for every time you have thought of us, sent us messages, sung our songs and reached out to us to tell us how you feel ♥️ Thank you for this everlasting love, this crazy bond you have built with us that has lasted so many years. We feel you, we give you love right back ♥️ . . For the people who have never heard this song before, Jago Zara is the sign of the times, and yet, it is timeless. For the downtrodden, the broken, the supressed, the marginalised, sidelined, the outnumbered For the ones that are asleep, unconscious, blinded, confused, hypnotised For the ones that need strength, love, power, support..... Jago Zara! Savera Ho Gaya! With the OG popstars @praticheemohapatra @mahuakc @nehabhasin4u .. nobody did it like you girls ♥️ Original song masterfully written by @jaduakhtar , composed and produced by @salimsulaimanmusic ..thank you for this gift..I will hold it close forever ♥️ Song rights : Star India New vocals recorded on multiple devices during lockdown in April 2020, mixed and mastered by @manchandashikhar at @thebeastindiacompany . Thanks @lydiabuthello for all your love and your support ♥️ . #jagozara #viva #popstars #starindia #thebeastindiacompany #anushkamanchanda #praticheemohapatra #mahuakamat #nehabhasin A post shared by Anushka Manchanda / NUKA (@anushkadisco) on May 2, 2020 at 2:45am PDT × The video was shared by Anushka's other band members as well on social media. The video brings back memories of early 2000 and still seems relevant for today's time. While the girls did not mention that if they were planning a reunion album soon, the video does give the fans a ray of hope.

India's first all-girl band Viva reunites amid lockdown for a special video

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