After some relief in country's coronavirus cases, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban lifted some restrictions in the country, except&nbsp;Budapest. However, the Prime Minister has now urged the public to exercise caution and has warned against a second-wave of the coronavirus.

"The virus has not gone away, we have only won some time," Orban told state radio. "We have to prepare for a second wave (of the epidemic) in October-November."

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The government&nbsp;has allowed shops and restaurant terraces to reopen, but has directed the owners to close all shops and restaurants by 3pm, except the medical shops.

After a few days of allowing the businesses to reopen to help the crippling economy, he has now warned the country about a second-wave of coronavirus in October and November.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-not-man-made-or-genetically-modified-us-intelligence-community-295906">Also read |&nbsp;Coronavirus not man-made or genetically modified: US intelligence community</a>

He also informed the citizens that the restrictions in Budapest will not be lifted till the number of coronavirus cases and death toll decreases, the prime minister told state radio on Friday.

In the speech, he also assured people that the government's focus will be on creating more jobs for people who have lost their livelihood during the lockdown.&nbsp;He said his government would offer paid training and widen the public works programme, and the army will also start its recruitment phase.

According to the official figures released on Friday,&nbsp;Hungary has reported 2,863 positive cases, and 323 deaths.

After some relief in country's coronavirus cases, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban lifted some restrictions in the country, except Budapest. However, the Prime Minister has now urged the public to exercise caution and has warned against a second-wave of the coronavirus.

After some relief in country's coronavirus cases, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban lifted some restrictions in the country, except Budapest. However, the Prime Minister has now urged the public to exercise caution and has warned against a second-wave of the coronavirus. "The virus has not gone away, we have only won some time," Orban told state radio. "We have to prepare for a second wave (of the epidemic) in October-November." Also read: Coronavirus global death toll passes 230,000; confirmed recoveries hit 1mn The government has allowed shops and restaurant terraces to reopen, but has directed the owners to close all shops and restaurants by 3pm, except the medical shops. After a few days of allowing the businesses to reopen to help the crippling economy, he has now warned the country about a second-wave of coronavirus in October and November. Also read | Coronavirus not man-made or genetically modified: US intelligence community He also informed the citizens that the restrictions in Budapest will not be lifted till the number of coronavirus cases and death toll decreases, the prime minister told state radio on Friday. In the speech, he also assured people that the government's focus will be on creating more jobs for people who have lost their livelihood during the lockdown. He said his government would offer paid training and widen the public works programme, and the army will also start its recruitment phase. According to the official figures released on Friday, Hungary has reported 2,863 positive cases, and 323 deaths.

The virus has not gone away, we have only won some time: Hungarian PM warns people

With 619 total positive coronavirus cases and 7 deaths, Sri Lanka has been subject to economic and health problems since it began the nationwide lockdown. As the country is trying to fight the war against the virus, the island is also facing political disturbances.

The number of positive cases increased tremendously after 30 new positive cases were&nbsp;reported in a Sri Lankan Navy facility few days ago. Colombo is one the worst-hit cities in the country with more than 150 cases.&nbsp;Health officials have said that&nbsp;they have increased the PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests and&nbsp;aim to conduct around 100 PCR tests in a day.

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Now, the country is also facing a huge cash crunch as the Parliament has been shut for the past few weeks with respect to the lockdown.&nbsp;Opposition MP and former finance minister Mangala Samaraweera demanded an&nbsp;immediate return of the 225-member assembly to avoid a financial crisis.

"Failure to do so, especially at a time of a pandemic is bound to have serious repercussions... in light of international obligations," Samaraweera said in a letter to the President.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/curb-coronavirus-root-cause-or-bear-worse-pandemics-say-worlds-leading-scientists-295122" hreflang="en">Curb coronavirus' root cause or bear worse pandemics, say top scientists</a>

The opposition is accusing the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of using this&nbsp;lockdown to sidestep constitutional requirements, and have called on urgently&nbsp;recalling parliament, which was dissolved ahead of elections.

"The question is whether they want a parliament at all. To me it looks like they want to continue without a parliament," former legislator Harsha de Silva told a media organization.

The President has dismissed all accusations assuring that he means well for his citizens.

With 619 total positive coronavirus cases and 7 deaths, Sri Lanka has been subject to economic and health problems since it began the nationwide lockdown. As the country is trying to fight the war against the virus, the island is also facing political disturbances.

With 619 total positive coronavirus cases and 7 deaths, Sri Lanka has been subject to economic and health problems since it began the nationwide lockdown. As the country is trying to fight the war against the virus, the island is also facing political disturbances. The number of positive cases increased tremendously after 30 new positive cases were reported in a Sri Lankan Navy facility few days ago. Colombo is one the worst-hit cities in the country with more than 150 cases. Health officials have said that they have increased the PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests and aim to conduct around 100 PCR tests in a day. Sewage: New way to deduct prevalence of Covid-19 by scientists Now, the country is also facing a huge cash crunch as the Parliament has been shut for the past few weeks with respect to the lockdown. Opposition MP and former finance minister Mangala Samaraweera demanded an immediate return of the 225-member assembly to avoid a financial crisis. "Failure to do so, especially at a time of a pandemic is bound to have serious repercussions... in light of international obligations," Samaraweera said in a letter to the President. Also read: Curb coronavirus' root cause or bear worse pandemics, say top scientists The opposition is accusing the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of using this lockdown to sidestep constitutional requirements, and have called on urgently recalling parliament, which was dissolved ahead of elections. "The question is whether they want a parliament at all. To me it looks like they want to continue without a parliament," former legislator Harsha de Silva told a media organization. The President has dismissed all accusations assuring that he means well for his citizens.

Sri Lanka in financial crisis as Parliament shuts due to coronavirus

Silicon Valley billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg offered duelling views on lockdown measures designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus on Wednesday, with Facebook’s Zuckerberg endorsing the measures while tesla’s musk condemned them as anti-democratic.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-tweets-against-coronavirus-lockdown-295686" hreflang="en">Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweets against coronavirus lockdown</a>

Musk, who has often made outspoken and even inflammatory comments on conference calls and Twitter, said in comments to analysts on Tesla inc.’s earnings call that it was “fascist” to say people cannot leave their homes.

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Zuckerberg, on the other hand, in comments on Facebook’s earnings calls, expressed concerns about easing lockdown measure and said the economic fallout from the pandemic would last longer than people are currently anticipating.

“I worry that reopening certain places too quickly before infection rates have been reduced to very minimal levels will almost guarantee future outbreaks and worse longer-term health and economic outcomes,” he said.

Both companies are based in the San Francisco bay area, which was out front in trying to slow the virus’ spread, with the region’s seven counties issuing a joint shelter-in-place order before California issued a statewide order.

Electric carmaker tesla and social media network Facebook have had different experiences under the lockdown. Tesla had initially resisted efforts by California authorities to shut its plant in the bay area under the lockdown, until agreeing on march 19 to suspend production. Even so, tesla on Wednesday reported its third profitable quarter in a row.

Facebook, the world’s largest social network, on Wednesday said usage rose during the first quarter amid the widespread lockdowns, although ad revenue plunged in March.

Musk did not mince words in criticizing the lockdowns.

“So the extension of the shelter-in-place or, frankly, I would call it, forcibly imprisoning people in their homes against all their constitutional rights, in my opinion, breaking people’s freedoms in ways that are horrible and wrong and not why people came to America or built this country,” Musk said, swearing to underscore his point.

“It will cause great harm, not just to Tesla, but to any companies. And while Tesla will weather the storm, there are many small companies that will not,” he said.

Zuckerberg and Musk, who is also chief executive of rocket company SpaceX, have had differences in the past. In 2017, a war of words broke out between the duo over whether robots will become smart enough to kill their human creators.

“I’ve talked to Mark about this. His understanding of the subject is limited.” Musk tweeted at the time about Zuckerberg, who downplayed Musk’s warnings about the danger of artificial intelligence.

In May 2018, Musk made waves on another earnings call when he refused to analysts’ questions, saying that “boring, bonehead questions are not cool.” he later apologized for his remarks.

Silicon Valley billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg offered duelling views on lockdown measures designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus on Wednesday, with Facebook’s Zuckerberg endorsing the measures while tesla’s musk condemned them as anti-democratic.

Silicon Valley billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg offered duelling views on lockdown measures designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus on Wednesday, with Facebook’s Zuckerberg endorsing the measures while tesla’s musk condemned them as anti-democratic. Also read: Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweets against coronavirus lockdown Musk, who has often made outspoken and even inflammatory comments on conference calls and Twitter, said in comments to analysts on Tesla inc.’s earnings call that it was “fascist” to say people cannot leave their homes. FREE AMERICA NOW — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 29, 2020 × “This is not democratic, this is not freedom. Give people back their goddamn freedom,” Musk said. Give people their freedom back! https://t.co/iG8OYGaVZ0 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 29, 2020 × Zuckerberg, on the other hand, in comments on Facebook’s earnings calls, expressed concerns about easing lockdown measure and said the economic fallout from the pandemic would last longer than people are currently anticipating. “I worry that reopening certain places too quickly before infection rates have been reduced to very minimal levels will almost guarantee future outbreaks and worse longer-term health and economic outcomes,” he said. Both companies are based in the San Francisco bay area, which was out front in trying to slow the virus’ spread, with the region’s seven counties issuing a joint shelter-in-place order before California issued a statewide order. Electric carmaker tesla and social media network Facebook have had different experiences under the lockdown. Tesla had initially resisted efforts by California authorities to shut its plant in the bay area under the lockdown, until agreeing on march 19 to suspend production. Even so, tesla on Wednesday reported its third profitable quarter in a row. Facebook, the world’s largest social network, on Wednesday said usage rose during the first quarter amid the widespread lockdowns, although ad revenue plunged in March. Musk did not mince words in criticizing the lockdowns. “So the extension of the shelter-in-place or, frankly, I would call it, forcibly imprisoning people in their homes against all their constitutional rights, in my opinion, breaking people’s freedoms in ways that are horrible and wrong and not why people came to America or built this country,” Musk said, swearing to underscore his point. “It will cause great harm, not just to Tesla, but to any companies. And while Tesla will weather the storm, there are many small companies that will not,” he said. Zuckerberg and Musk, who is also chief executive of rocket company SpaceX, have had differences in the past. In 2017, a war of words broke out between the duo over whether robots will become smart enough to kill their human creators. “I’ve talked to Mark about this. His understanding of the subject is limited.” Musk tweeted at the time about Zuckerberg, who downplayed Musk’s warnings about the danger of artificial intelligence. In May 2018, Musk made waves on another earnings call when he refused to analysts’ questions, saying that “boring, bonehead questions are not cool.” he later apologized for his remarks.

It is Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg! Billionaires clash with different opinions on lockdown

This pandemic has given birth to a new kind of politics. Presidents, politicians and even business leaders are arguing for and against a lockdown. WION's Palki decodes the politics of thew pandemic.

Gravitas: The politics over the lockdown

Guidelines by MHA for interstate movement of people stranded because of lockdown

The Union Home Ministry has said that new guidelines to fight coronavirus will be issued from May 4. These guidelines will give relaxations to many districts after the second phase of the lockdown ends.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/govt-issues-guidelines-for-interstate-movement-of-persons-stranded-because-of-lockdown-295602">Govt issues guidelines for interstate movement of persons stranded because of lockdown</a>

Spokesperson of the Home Ministry tweeted regarding the comprehensive review meeting on the lockdown and has said that the details of the new guidelines will be communicated in days to come.&nbsp;

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According to PTI, several districts COVID-19 hotspots or "Red Zones" have come down from 170 to 129 whereas the "Green Zones" or infection-free districts have also decreased from 325 to 307. The orange zones (districts with few coronavirus cases but not a hotspot) have increased from 207 to 297.

Earlier, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued a set of guidelines for moving the migrant labourers, who do not have coronavirus symptoms. to their home states.&nbsp;

The guidelines were issued less than a week before the lockdown is set to end.

The order from the home ministry asked the states to appoint nodal bodies and draw up protocols for the migrants' movement.

"The moving person(s) would be screened and those found asymptomatic would be allowed to proceed," the order read.

The panel of ministers led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has recommended that lockdown should be extended till May 15. State governments of West Bengal, Punjab and Telangana have decided to extend the lockdown due to surge in coronavirus cases.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take the last call on the lockdown extension.&nbsp;

The Union Home Ministry has said that new guidelines to fight coronavirus will be issued from May 4. These guidelines will give relaxations to many districts after the second phase of the lockdown ends.

The Union Home Ministry has said that new guidelines to fight coronavirus will be issued from May 4. These guidelines will give relaxations to many districts after the second phase of the lockdown ends. Also read: Govt issues guidelines for interstate movement of persons stranded because of lockdown Spokesperson of the Home Ministry tweeted regarding the comprehensive review meeting on the lockdown and has said that the details of the new guidelines will be communicated in days to come. New guidelines to fight #COVID19 will come into effect from 4th May, which shall give considerable relaxations to many districts. Details regarding this shall be communicated in the days to come.#coronavirus update#StayHomeStaySafe@PMOIndia @HMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA — Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) April 29, 2020 × According to PTI, several districts COVID-19 hotspots or "Red Zones" have come down from 170 to 129 whereas the "Green Zones" or infection-free districts have also decreased from 325 to 307. The orange zones (districts with few coronavirus cases but not a hotspot) have increased from 207 to 297. Earlier, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued a set of guidelines for moving the migrant labourers, who do not have coronavirus symptoms. to their home states. The guidelines were issued less than a week before the lockdown is set to end. The order from the home ministry asked the states to appoint nodal bodies and draw up protocols for the migrants' movement. "The moving person(s) would be screened and those found asymptomatic would be allowed to proceed," the order read. The panel of ministers led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has recommended that lockdown should be extended till May 15. State governments of West Bengal, Punjab and Telangana have decided to extend the lockdown due to surge in coronavirus cases. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take the last call on the lockdown extension.

Lockdown relaxation for many districts on May 4: Ministry of Home Affairs

Czechs parked their cars to watch plays and film screenings in Prague as the country eases out of a lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus infection.

Czechs park up for drive-in theatre, cinema as lockdown eases

Donning blue protective suits, stoles and crosses, a group of Filipino Catholic priests have been roaming around Metro Manila's poorest communities in hopes of giving hope to the people amid a government-enforced lockdown.

Priests bring faith to Philippines amid lockdown

Syrian Maen Khadour has taken to urban gardening on his Damascus rooftop, now filled with young trees and canisters turned into pots where eggplants, onions, lettuce, parsley, rocca and spinach grow.

Urban gardening on a Damascus rooftop during coronavirus lockdown, Ramadan

Tech billionaires' different views on COVID-19 lockdown. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg praises the lockdown, meanwhile Tesla CEO Elon Musk sees 'facism' in lockdown.

Tech billionaires' different views on COVID-19 lockdown

The world has come to a halt after the spread of coronavirus, lockdown across the globe has given nature some time to heal. Wildlife has taken over the streets and the air is cleaner and clearer.&nbsp;

People of Saharanpur have witnessed snow-capped mountains of Himalayas. Indian Forest Services (IFS) officer Ramesh Pandey took to Twitter to share the photos of snow peaks of Gangotri visible from a house.&nbsp;

He wrote: "Snow-capped peaks of Himalaya are now visible from Saharanpur! Lockdown and intermittent rains have significantly improved the AQI. These pictures were taken by Dushyant, an Income Tax inspector, from his house at Vasant Vihar colony on Monday evening."

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Lockdown and intermittent rains have significantly improved the AQI. These pictures were taken by Dushyant, an Income Tax inspector, from his house at Vasant Vihar colony on Monday evening. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lockdowneffect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lockdowneffect</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nature?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nature</a> <a href="https://t.co/1vFfJqr05J">pic.twitter.com/1vFfJqr05J</a>
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Another IFS officer Parveen Kaswan, he took to Twitter to share a photo of the peak, he wrote: "When you can see snow peaks from Saharanpur. They say it is rare to see these peaks which are 150-200 km far. I hope now people will appreciate what they were missing earlier."

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The world has come to a halt after the spread of coronavirus, lockdown across the globe has given nature some time to heal. Wildlife has taken over the streets and the air is cleaner and clearer.

The world has come to a halt after the spread of coronavirus, lockdown across the globe has given nature some time to heal. Wildlife has taken over the streets and the air is cleaner and clearer. People of Saharanpur have witnessed snow-capped mountains of Himalayas. Indian Forest Services (IFS) officer Ramesh Pandey took to Twitter to share the photos of snow peaks of Gangotri visible from a house. He wrote: "Snow-capped peaks of Himalaya are now visible from Saharanpur! Lockdown and intermittent rains have significantly improved the AQI. These pictures were taken by Dushyant, an Income Tax inspector, from his house at Vasant Vihar colony on Monday evening." Snow capped peaks of Himalaya are now visible from Saharnpur ! Lockdown and intermittent rains have significantly improved the AQI. These pictures were taken by Dushyant, an Income Tax inspector, from his house at Vasant Vihar colony on Monday evening. #lockdowneffect #nature pic.twitter.com/1vFfJqr05J — Ramesh Pandey IFS (@rameshpandeyifs) April 29, 2020 × Another IFS officer Parveen Kaswan, he took to Twitter to share a photo of the peak, he wrote: "When you can see snow peaks from Saharanpur. They say it is rare to see these peaks which are 150-200 km far. I hope now people will appreciate what they were missing earlier." When you can see snow peaks from Saharanpur. They say it is rare to see these peaks which are 150-200 km far. I hope now people will appreciate what they were missing earlier. PC Ashutosh Mishra. pic.twitter.com/1jeGlK7LZx — Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) April 29, 2020 × Netizens appreciated these photos. This gives us better idea now of how our ancestors were able to keep sanity & focus on their lives with little resources. They were not blinded by the pollution of modern materialism, they had clear vision to the end purpose of life - sanyas/self realisation. Thank U for sharing. — Hridesh Agarwal - Stay Indoors (@agarwal_hridesh) April 29, 2020 × Saharanpur is not too far from Shivalik hills. Just 60-70 km from Haridwar and Dehradun. — Ignorant नादान (@Bipin23256912) April 29, 2020 × Another extension we will be seeing these mountains from Delhi. — Ankur Sharma (@ankuuuurrrrrrr) April 29, 2020 ×

Gangotri hills visible from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh as AQI drops!

Coronavirus maybe more lethal to the men but the chaos has taken a toll at women's sexual and reproductive health around the world.&nbsp;

After a study carried out by United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA), has estimated that more than 47 million women across 114 low-income nations will not access modern contraceptions if the pandemic continues for next six months.&nbsp;

According to researchers, it is predicted that there will be seven million unintended pregnancies and 31 million cases of gender-based violence.&nbsp;

Dr Natalia Kanem, executive director of the UNFPA, said: “This new data shows the catastrophic impact that Covid-19 could soon have on women and girls globally. The pandemic is deepening inequalities, and millions more women and girls now risk losing the ability to plan their families and protect their bodies and their health.

“Women’s reproductive health and rights must be safeguarded at all costs. The services must continue, the supplies must be delivered and the vulnerable must be protected and supported.”

At least 4,093 people were arrested from across London for domestic abuse offences -- nearly 100 a day on an average -- during the coronavirus lockdown in the UK. The period accounted for here is from March 9 till April 19.

The Metropolitan Police has revealed that charges and cautions have increased by 24 per cent since March 9, when people with COVID-19 symptoms were asked to self-isolate, compared to last year.

Domestic incidents have seen a 3 per cent increase since last year and jumped by 9 per cent between March 9 and April 19.

The Met Police gave examples of some of the cases it has dealt with in recent weeks, including one in which police discovered that a man reported by a victim was linked to firearms.

Coronavirus maybe more lethal to the men but the chaos has taken a toll at women's sexual and reproductive health around the world. After a study carried out by United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA), has estimated that more than 47 million women across 114 low-income nations will not access modern contraceptions if the pandemic continues for next six months.

Coronavirus maybe more lethal to the men but the chaos has taken a toll at women's sexual and reproductive health around the world. After a study carried out by United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA), has estimated that more than 47 million women across 114 low-income nations will not access modern contraceptions if the pandemic continues for next six months. According to researchers, it is predicted that there will be seven million unintended pregnancies and 31 million cases of gender-based violence. Dr Natalia Kanem, executive director of the UNFPA, said: “This new data shows the catastrophic impact that Covid-19 could soon have on women and girls globally. The pandemic is deepening inequalities, and millions more women and girls now risk losing the ability to plan their families and protect their bodies and their health. “Women’s reproductive health and rights must be safeguarded at all costs. The services must continue, the supplies must be delivered and the vulnerable must be protected and supported.” At least 4,093 people were arrested from across London for domestic abuse offences -- nearly 100 a day on an average -- during the coronavirus lockdown in the UK. The period accounted for here is from March 9 till April 19. The Metropolitan Police has revealed that charges and cautions have increased by 24 per cent since March 9, when people with COVID-19 symptoms were asked to self-isolate, compared to last year. Domestic incidents have seen a 3 per cent increase since last year and jumped by 9 per cent between March 9 and April 19. The Met Police gave examples of some of the cases it has dealt with in recent weeks, including one in which police discovered that a man reported by a victim was linked to firearms.

Lockdown expected to see millions of cases of unwanted pregnancy and domestic abuse: UN

Practices that will fit in the 'new normal' lifestyle as governments ease lockdown

Movie moguls, directors and lawyers are searching for radical solutions to reopen Hollywood as soundstages gather dust and studio profits slide weeks after cameras stopped rolling due to coronavirus. 
 
The film industry has been on lockdown in California since mid-March following strict stay-at-home orders, with movie and television shoots particularly exposed to the pandemic because of the large casts and crews required. 
 
But even as politicians mull a gradual easing of restrictions, insiders say Tinseltown's sky-high costs -- and liabilities -- mean filmmaking could look very different to what came before, and be many months away. 
 
"It's impossible to make a 'Star Wars' or a Marvel movie tomorrow morning," said Nicolas Chartier, Oscar-winning producer of "The Hurt Locker." 
 
"Logically, there's too much liability and there's too much fear," agreed fellow producer Stephen Nemeth ("Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.") 
 
"I can't see a movie like 'Dune' getting produced now. I can't see another epic film like 'Mad Max' -- these films are 250 crew members and 250 extras. We just can't control it." 
 
Though California has been praised for its pandemic response, the movie industry heartland has still recorded 45,000 cases, disproportionately centered around Los Angeles. 
 
As such, insurance companies refuse to cover future production halts caused by on-set coronavirus outbreaks -- delays that could cost millions on blockbuster projects. 
 
"Coronavirus waivers" signed by employees have been touted as a way to protect studios from lawsuits, but are unproven particularly where A-list stars are involved. 
 
Replacing crowd scenes with computerized background actors is another option being explored, but "would cost a fortune," said Chartier. 
 
"In my opinion, the big movies as we knew them -- to the extent that they're ever going to be back as we knew them -- won't be until there is an actual vaccine," added Nemeth. 
 
- 'Moral dilemma' - 
 
One possible interim solution is temperature, virus or antibody tests for those entering sets. 
 
On-set social distancing is being trialed in Sweden and Denmark, where production has resumed on sterilized soundstages, and studios are discouraged from hiring over-70s or those with health conditions. 
 
Steven Soderbergh, director of prescient 2011 pandemic thriller "Contagion," is leading a taskforce to explore similar options in Hollywood. 
 
But those restrictions are far from practical on crowded film sets, and could lead to discrimination and other dangers, warned producers Jean de Meuron and Elena Bawiec. 
 
"The crew that are most vulnerable is the 'below-the-line' crew -- the gaffers, the grips, the electric, the camera," said de Meuron. 
 
"You can't put six-feet distance... the focus puller is right next to the camera operator, they're within a couple of inches from one another." 
 
"How are you going to change that?" 
 
Crews of workers "who have tested positive for antibodies and bring certificates" could become a reality, suggested Bawiec. 
 
"But are there going to be people who are going to go and get themselves infected on purpose, so that they could have the virus and then be immune? 
 
"It's a moral dilemma." 
 
- 'For peanuts' - 
 
Filmmakers are being forced to experiment with new locations, techniques and even genres which lend themselves to a locked-down world. 
 
Most involve dramatic downsizes. Nemeth is planning to shoot a movie at his home in the Hollywood Hills, where he can house a skeleton cast and crew throughout a brief shoot. 
 
"We could have hyper-regional, hyper-close productions... it would work in Silver Lake, in Malibu, in Hollywood Hills," he said, referring to local movie hotspots. 
 
"I'm doing it and I promise you I'm not the only one." 
 
Chartier intends to make a film "for peanuts" shot via Zoom or Skype in which four couples discuss a murder. 
 
"The actors will film themselves at home, with their own clothes and no makeup," he explained. 
 
Hollywood lore is filled with heroic filmmakers who overcame huge obstacles to shoot great movies, but Chartier is not getting carried away. 
 
"Either it will be a good script and the story will be good and it will be interesting, or we will get bored after 15 minutes and... too bad!" 
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Movie moguls, directors and lawyers are searching for radical solutions to reopen Hollywood as soundstages gather dust and studio profits slide weeks after cameras stopped rolling due to coronavirus.

Movie moguls, directors and lawyers are searching for radical solutions to reopen Hollywood as soundstages gather dust and studio profits slide weeks after cameras stopped rolling due to coronavirus. The film industry has been on lockdown in California since mid-March following strict stay-at-home orders, with movie and television shoots particularly exposed to the pandemic because of the large casts and crews required. But even as politicians mull a gradual easing of restrictions, insiders say Tinseltown's sky-high costs -- and liabilities -- mean filmmaking could look very different to what came before, and be many months away. "It's impossible to make a 'Star Wars' or a Marvel movie tomorrow morning," said Nicolas Chartier, Oscar-winning producer of "The Hurt Locker." "Logically, there's too much liability and there's too much fear," agreed fellow producer Stephen Nemeth ("Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.") "I can't see a movie like 'Dune' getting produced now. I can't see another epic film like 'Mad Max' -- these films are 250 crew members and 250 extras. We just can't control it." Though California has been praised for its pandemic response, the movie industry heartland has still recorded 45,000 cases, disproportionately centered around Los Angeles. As such, insurance companies refuse to cover future production halts caused by on-set coronavirus outbreaks -- delays that could cost millions on blockbuster projects. "Coronavirus waivers" signed by employees have been touted as a way to protect studios from lawsuits, but are unproven particularly where A-list stars are involved. Replacing crowd scenes with computerized background actors is another option being explored, but "would cost a fortune," said Chartier. "In my opinion, the big movies as we knew them -- to the extent that they're ever going to be back as we knew them -- won't be until there is an actual vaccine," added Nemeth. - 'Moral dilemma' - One possible interim solution is temperature, virus or antibody tests for those entering sets. On-set social distancing is being trialed in Sweden and Denmark, where production has resumed on sterilized soundstages, and studios are discouraged from hiring over-70s or those with health conditions. Steven Soderbergh, director of prescient 2011 pandemic thriller "Contagion," is leading a taskforce to explore similar options in Hollywood. But those restrictions are far from practical on crowded film sets, and could lead to discrimination and other dangers, warned producers Jean de Meuron and Elena Bawiec. "The crew that are most vulnerable is the 'below-the-line' crew -- the gaffers, the grips, the electric, the camera," said de Meuron. "You can't put six-feet distance... the focus puller is right next to the camera operator, they're within a couple of inches from one another." "How are you going to change that?" Crews of workers "who have tested positive for antibodies and bring certificates" could become a reality, suggested Bawiec. "But are there going to be people who are going to go and get themselves infected on purpose, so that they could have the virus and then be immune? "It's a moral dilemma." - 'For peanuts' - Filmmakers are being forced to experiment with new locations, techniques and even genres which lend themselves to a locked-down world. Most involve dramatic downsizes. Nemeth is planning to shoot a movie at his home in the Hollywood Hills, where he can house a skeleton cast and crew throughout a brief shoot. "We could have hyper-regional, hyper-close productions... it would work in Silver Lake, in Malibu, in Hollywood Hills," he said, referring to local movie hotspots. "I'm doing it and I promise you I'm not the only one." Chartier intends to make a film "for peanuts" shot via Zoom or Skype in which four couples discuss a murder. "The actors will film themselves at home, with their own clothes and no makeup," he explained. Hollywood lore is filled with heroic filmmakers who overcame huge obstacles to shoot great movies, but Chartier is not getting carried away. "Either it will be a good script and the story will be good and it will be interesting, or we will get bored after 15 minutes and... too bad!"

Reinvent the reel: Hollywood mulls new measures to restart shooting

Spain's government has announced professional athletes including La Liga players will be allowed to begin with basic training on May 4. This announcement was made on Tuesday and it comes as the government plans to lift the lockdown.&nbsp;

According to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, country's lockdown will be lifted in four stages over two months. He said: "The first phase, or phase 0, is the preparation to transition phase or the de-escalation phase, which we are already in."

"In the best-case scenario, this de-escalation phase will take a minimum of six weeks and the maximum duration we want to see is eight weeks for the whole of Spain," he added.

All sporting events including the top-flight football league La Liga were halted on March 12 due to the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in the country.&nbsp;

The announcement will also allow clubs to restart individual sessions with squad members, La Liga and Spanish Football had agreed to this protocol earlier this month.&nbsp;

The training session comes with some new rules due to the pandemic, players will have to arrive at club's training facility wearing their kit, with gloves and mask on and not more than six players can train on the pitch at the same time.&nbsp;

COVID-19 has claimed nearly 24,000 lives in the country, behind the United States and Italy in mortality rates from the virus.

Spain's government has announced professional athletes including La Liga players will be allowed to begin with basic training on May 4. This announcement was made on Tuesday and it comes as the government plans to lift the lockdown.

Spain's government has announced professional athletes including La Liga players will be allowed to begin with basic training on May 4. This announcement was made on Tuesday and it comes as the government plans to lift the lockdown. According to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, country's lockdown will be lifted in four stages over two months. He said: "The first phase, or phase 0, is the preparation to transition phase or the de-escalation phase, which we are already in." "In the best-case scenario, this de-escalation phase will take a minimum of six weeks and the maximum duration we want to see is eight weeks for the whole of Spain," he added. All sporting events including the top-flight football league La Liga were halted on March 12 due to the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in the country. The announcement will also allow clubs to restart individual sessions with squad members, La Liga and Spanish Football had agreed to this protocol earlier this month. The training session comes with some new rules due to the pandemic, players will have to arrive at club's training facility wearing their kit, with gloves and mask on and not more than six players can train on the pitch at the same time. COVID-19 has claimed nearly 24,000 lives in the country, behind the United States and Italy in mortality rates from the virus.

La Liga to begin with individual training as government to ease lockdown

Denmark PM Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said today that the "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-virus-death-toll-reaches-5957-as-country-reopens-business-295577">coronavirus</a> infection is under control and the Danish strategy has succeeded in a first, difficult phase."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-coronavirus-death-toll-crosses-5000-295546">Also Read:&nbsp;Brazil's coronavirus death toll crosses 5,000</a>

The country has 9,206 COVID-19 cases with 443 deaths so far with the country on lockdown since mid-March.

Demark is now slowly emerging from the lockdown restrictions allowing&nbsp;reopenings of schools for children up to age 11 and small businesses.

The country is bracing for the second phase of reopening from May 10, much like France and Greece which have also decided to reopen gradually.

Small businesses had, in fact, started opening with tattoo parlours, &nbsp;salons and dentists opening their outlets after a five-week lockdown as the country began lifting restrictions on April 15 by allowing preschools and primary schools to reopen after a month even as the World Health Organization(WHO) urged countries to ensure safeguards while easing restrictions.

The country had already banned gatherings of over 10 people and enforced social distancing norms amid the COVID-19 crisis.

"No one wants to keep Denmark closed for a day more than strictly necessary. But we must not move faster than what allows us to still keep the epidemic under control," Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had said earlier as other European nations Italy, Spain and Austria began opening small businesses.

Denmark PM Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said today that the "coronavirus infection is under control and the Danish strategy has succeeded in a first, difficult phase.

Denmark PM Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said today that the "coronavirus infection is under control and the Danish strategy has succeeded in a first, difficult phase." Also Read: Brazil's coronavirus death toll crosses 5,000 The country has 9,206 COVID-19 cases with 443 deaths so far with the country on lockdown since mid-March. Demark is now slowly emerging from the lockdown restrictions allowing reopenings of schools for children up to age 11 and small businesses. The country is bracing for the second phase of reopening from May 10, much like France and Greece which have also decided to reopen gradually. Small businesses had, in fact, started opening with tattoo parlours, salons and dentists opening their outlets after a five-week lockdown as the country began lifting restrictions on April 15 by allowing preschools and primary schools to reopen after a month even as the World Health Organization(WHO) urged countries to ensure safeguards while easing restrictions. The country had already banned gatherings of over 10 people and enforced social distancing norms amid the COVID-19 crisis. "No one wants to keep Denmark closed for a day more than strictly necessary. But we must not move faster than what allows us to still keep the epidemic under control," Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had said earlier as other European nations Italy, Spain and Austria began opening small businesses.

COVID-19 under control, Danish strategy has succeeded in first phase: PM Frederiksen

As the country went into a complete lockdown, all the schools and educational institutions were closed until further notice. A lot of schools have now shifted to online classes. However, there are a lot of students of classes X and XII who are suffering due to this lockdown.

The board examinations were immediately suspended when the coronavirus started spreading in the country. This led to few exams being delayed. Centra Board of Secondary Education issued a press release about the situation at that time.

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"As a precautionary measure and in compliance of the instructions received from Secretary, Department of Higher Education/ School Education and Literacy, Government of India, dated 18th March, 2020, CBSE had postponed all the board examinations that were to be held between 19.03.2020 to 31.03.2020," read the release.

Now, weeks later as the students are still not sure about the future of their exams, CBSE has tweeted to put an end to the various rumours that were being circulated on the internet. Some people rumoured that the exams will be cancelled and the students will be automatically promoted to the next class, whereas some reports assumed that the exams will be conducted through video calls.&nbsp;

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However, CBSE, on Wednesday, tweeted "Recently there has been a lot of speculation regarding 10th CBSE Board exams. It is reiterated that the boards decision to take board exams for 29 subjects of class 10 and 12, stands the same as mentioned in circular dated 1.4.20.@DrRPNishank @PMOIndia @PTI_News"

It also issued a circular to further clear out the rumours. It also clarified that the Board will give&nbsp;time of 10 days to all stakeholders before starting the examinations.

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A media organisation also quoted the education ministry officials saying the pending class X and class XII board examinations for 29 crucial subjects will be held at the first possibility.

The Delhi government, on Tuesday, requested the central government to promote Class X and XII students based on internal exams.

As the country went into a complete lockdown, all the schools and educational institutions were closed until further notice. A lot of schools have now shifted to online classes.

As the country went into a complete lockdown, all the schools and educational institutions were closed until further notice. A lot of schools have now shifted to online classes. However, there are a lot of students of classes X and XII who are suffering due to this lockdown. The board examinations were immediately suspended when the coronavirus started spreading in the country. This led to few exams being delayed. Centra Board of Secondary Education issued a press release about the situation at that time. Also read: Around 1,000 coronavirus deaths in a country of 1.3 bn people? What's the deal with Modi's India! "As a precautionary measure and in compliance of the instructions received from Secretary, Department of Higher Education/ School Education and Literacy, Government of India, dated 18th March, 2020, CBSE had postponed all the board examinations that were to be held between 19.03.2020 to 31.03.2020," read the release. Now, weeks later as the students are still not sure about the future of their exams, CBSE has tweeted to put an end to the various rumours that were being circulated on the internet. Some people rumoured that the exams will be cancelled and the students will be automatically promoted to the next class, whereas some reports assumed that the exams will be conducted through video calls. Also read | Coronavirus cases in US top 1 million; death toll at 57,266 However, CBSE, on Wednesday, tweeted "Recently there has been a lot of speculation regarding 10th CBSE Board exams. It is reiterated that the boards decision to take board exams for 29 subjects of class 10 and 12, stands the same as mentioned in circular dated 1.4.20.@DrRPNishank @PMOIndia @PTI_News" It also issued a circular to further clear out the rumours. It also clarified that the Board will give time of 10 days to all stakeholders before starting the examinations. Press Release dated 29.04.2020 regrading CBSE Exams@DrRPNishank @HRDMinistry @OfficeOfSDhotre @PIB_India @PTI_News @DDNewslive @AkashvaniAIR pic.twitter.com/XtXvET66fm — CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) April 29, 2020 × A media organisation also quoted the education ministry officials saying the pending class X and class XII board examinations for 29 crucial subjects will be held at the first possibility. The Delhi government, on Tuesday, requested the central government to promote Class X and XII students based on internal exams.

Pending board exams of class 10 and 12 will be conducted at the first possibility, says CBSE

Australia and New Zealand ease restrictions, people flock to beaches and cafes

Athletes, celebrities and members of the public across the United Kingdom completed various physical feats as part of a campaign to raise money for charities that are struggling after the coronavirus outbreak cancelled fund-raising events.

Creative Brits join charity challenge

When Marcia Calderon began her study of reiki almost 20 years ago, she never imagined her knowledge of the Japanese healing art would be used during a worldwide deadly pandemic. But today, Calderon finds herself at the center of it, working with doctors, nurses and hospital staff to help calm their anxieties, fears and depression.

Bolivian reiki therapist helps anxious doctors, nurses find peace amid coronavirus fear

Spanish military personnel said on Monday (April 27) they have been training for years to fight situations such as the coronavirus emergency while disinfecting a nursing home in Segovia, north of Madrid, where a number of residents tested positive.

"We have been training years for this," says Spanish military disinfecting nursing home

India has been on lockdown since March 25, after Prime Minister had declared war on coronavirus and due to the surge in cases, the lockdown had extended. But there has not been much of an improvement and the number of cases continues to soar up, which means the self-imposed lockdown is nowhere near to the end. Google searches done by the Indians shows how the citizens are coping with the lockdown.&nbsp;

Stress and therapy are the most searched amid the nation-wide lockdown. As per the survey conducted by Indian Psychiatric Society shows a 20 per cent rise in mental illness due to uncertainty of work and health.&nbsp;

According to the google trends data, these searches were the most in Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands, Mizoram and Puducherry. Search for therapy was low in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.&nbsp;

Searches for suicide were luckily low except on March 29 when German finance minister Thomas Schaefer committed suicide.

Second most searches on the trends were the jobs. Lockdown has elevated the unemployment rate in urban India. That has led to a rise in job searches.&nbsp;

Third in the trends are the recipes, the lockdown has given everyone plenty of time to stay at home and show off their cooking skills on social media. New recipes were the most searched in Goa, Daman &amp; Diu and Karnataka.&nbsp;

India has been on lockdown since March 25, after Prime Minister had declared war on coronavirus and due to the surge in cases, the lockdown had extended. But there has not been much of an improvement and the number of cases continues to soar up, which means the self-imposed lockdown is nowhere near to the end.

India has been on lockdown since March 25, after Prime Minister had declared war on coronavirus and due to the surge in cases, the lockdown had extended. But there has not been much of an improvement and the number of cases continues to soar up, which means the self-imposed lockdown is nowhere near to the end. Google searches done by the Indians shows how the citizens are coping with the lockdown. Stress and therapy are the most searched amid the nation-wide lockdown. As per the survey conducted by Indian Psychiatric Society shows a 20 per cent rise in mental illness due to uncertainty of work and health. According to the google trends data, these searches were the most in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Mizoram and Puducherry. Search for therapy was low in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Searches for suicide were luckily low except on March 29 when German finance minister Thomas Schaefer committed suicide. Second most searches on the trends were the jobs. Lockdown has elevated the unemployment rate in urban India. That has led to a rise in job searches. Third in the trends are the recipes, the lockdown has given everyone plenty of time to stay at home and show off their cooking skills on social media. New recipes were the most searched in Goa, Daman & Diu and Karnataka.

Stress, Job, Food! Google trends display how Indians cope with lockdown

A six-month-old giant panda cub Jia Jia zai, son of his mother Jia Jia, began to meet visitors through the glasses of the panda house in the Shanghai Wildlife Zoo on Saturday.

Panda cub meets visitors in Shanghai

After 42 days of lockdown, sea promenades, streets and main esplanades in Spain were seen busy again as under 14s were allowed outside for the first time since the government declared a state of emergency on March 14 and shut down most public life and economic activity.

Parents take out kids after six-week confinement in Spain

Residents in Seville celebrated the annual traditional April fair from their balconies on Saturday (April 25), after one of southern Spain's most famous festival, due to start this week, was called off due to coronavirus.

Spain's "Feria de Sevilla" celebrated from balconies under coronavirus lockdown

Mexicans cheer and sing "A Song of Joy" every night to express their admiration for the medical staff, who are fighting the coronavirus in the Latin American country.

Mexicans serenade healthcare workers from balconies with "A Song of Joy"

A 64-year old coronavirus patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a Greek hospital received a birthday surprise from the medical staff on Friday (April 24).

Greek coronavirus ICU patient gets birthday surprise

Six dancers from the Dutch National Ballet headed out into the empty streets of Amsterdam this week to perform their parts in a piece of choreography inspired by the coronavirus lockdown.

Dancing in the streets: Ballet stars perform in empty Amsterdam

Frank Messing's herd of alpacas and llamas is helping to calm the nerves of Germans stressed by the coronavirus restrictions.

Online alpacas calm Germans suffering coronavirus stress

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.

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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

Hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories defied a nationwide coronavirus lockdown to reopen on Sunday, raising fears the industry's vulnerable and largely female workforce could be exposed to the contagion.

Big-name international brands have cancelled or held up billions of dollars in orders due to the pandemic, crippling an industry that accounts for over nearly all of the South Asian country's export earnings.

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Factories shut their doors in late March but some suppliers said they were now being pushed by retailers to fulfill outstanding export orders.

"We have to accept coronavirus as part of life. If we don't open factories, there will be economic crisis," said Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association vice president Mohammad Hatem.

He said his MB Knit company had reopened part of a factory that makes clothing for Britain's Primark and several other retailers.

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Factories were "under pressure" from brands to meet export deadlines and feared the risk that billions in orders could be diverted to competing operations in countries like Vietnam or China, Hatem added.

More than four million people work in thousands of garment factories across Bangladesh, which last year shipped out $35 billion of apparel to retailers such as H&amp;M, Inditex and Walmart last year -- second only to China.

Hundreds of those factories had resumed operations over the weekend in the industrial areas of Gazipur and Ashulia, just outside the capital Dhaka.

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Some 200,000 workers were likely back at work just in Ashulia, police spokeswoman Jane Alam told AFP.

Mofazzal Hossain said he felt compelled to return to his factory, where he earns $115 a month.

"The fear of coronavirus is there," he told AFP.

"But I am now more worried about losing my job, wages and benefits."

Labour rights leaders said they were fearful the return to work could spark an explosion of COVID-19 cases.

"Its impact could be worse than Rana Plaza," said activist Kalpona Akter, referring to the collapse of a garment factory complex in 2013 that killed 1,130 workers.

Bangladesh, a nation of 168 million people, has almost 5,500 confirmed COVID-19 infections and 145 deaths according to the government.

Experts say the real number is likely much higher due to a lack of patient testing by authorities.

Hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories defied a nationwide coronavirus lockdown to reopen on Sunday, raising fears the industry's vulnerable and largely female workforce could be exposed to the contagion.

Hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories defied a nationwide coronavirus lockdown to reopen on Sunday, raising fears the industry's vulnerable and largely female workforce could be exposed to the contagion. Big-name international brands have cancelled or held up billions of dollars in orders due to the pandemic, crippling an industry that accounts for over nearly all of the South Asian country's export earnings. Also read: Amid complaints of faulty kits by several nations, China confiscates 89 million face masks Factories shut their doors in late March but some suppliers said they were now being pushed by retailers to fulfill outstanding export orders. "We have to accept coronavirus as part of life. If we don't open factories, there will be economic crisis," said Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association vice president Mohammad Hatem. He said his MB Knit company had reopened part of a factory that makes clothing for Britain's Primark and several other retailers. Also read: India briefed EU on methodology followed in combating spread of COVID-19: India's envoy to EU Gaitri Issar Kumar Factories were "under pressure" from brands to meet export deadlines and feared the risk that billions in orders could be diverted to competing operations in countries like Vietnam or China, Hatem added. More than four million people work in thousands of garment factories across Bangladesh, which last year shipped out $35 billion of apparel to retailers such as H&M, Inditex and Walmart last year -- second only to China. Hundreds of those factories had resumed operations over the weekend in the industrial areas of Gazipur and Ashulia, just outside the capital Dhaka. Also read: India remittances may fall to $64 billion from $83 billion amid covid-19 Some 200,000 workers were likely back at work just in Ashulia, police spokeswoman Jane Alam told AFP. Mofazzal Hossain said he felt compelled to return to his factory, where he earns $115 a month. "The fear of coronavirus is there," he told AFP. "But I am now more worried about losing my job, wages and benefits." Labour rights leaders said they were fearful the return to work could spark an explosion of COVID-19 cases. "Its impact could be worse than Rana Plaza," said activist Kalpona Akter, referring to the collapse of a garment factory complex in 2013 that killed 1,130 workers. Bangladesh, a nation of 168 million people, has almost 5,500 confirmed COVID-19 infections and 145 deaths according to the government. Experts say the real number is likely much higher due to a lack of patient testing by authorities.

Bangladesh garment factories reopen, defying virus lockdown

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