Beijing has increased its funding to the W.H.O and is stockpiling tonnes of crude oil & crops. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes the Chinese regime's post-pandemic strategy to strengthen China's position.

Gravitas: How China is exploiting a crisis of its own making | CoronavirusOutbreak

<p>US President Donald Trump on Thursday at the press briefing in the White House suggested that medical experts should somehow try to find a way to inject light or disinfectants into the human body to kill coronavirus</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-trump-suggests-injection-of-disinfectant-to-treat-coronavirus-294429"><strong>Watch: Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to treat coronavirus</strong></a><br />
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Trump said, “And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute, there a way we can do something by an injection inside or almost a cleaning. Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it’d be interesting to check that. So, that you’re going to have to use medical doctors with, but it sounds interesting to me.”</p>

<p>After this several doctors warned the public against injecting disinfectant or using UV light.</p>

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<p>Social media platform Twitter also exploded with videos and memes on Trump's statement."Tide Pods" and other household cleaners began trending on Twitter.</p>

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday at the press briefing in the White House suggested that medical experts should somehow try to find a way to inject light or disinfectants into the human body to kill coronavirus Watch: Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to treat coronavirus Trump said, “And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute, there a way we can do something by an injection inside or almost a cleaning.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday at the press briefing in the White House suggested that medical experts should somehow try to find a way to inject light or disinfectants into the human body to kill coronavirus Watch: Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to treat coronavirus Trump said, “And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute, there a way we can do something by an injection inside or almost a cleaning. Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it’d be interesting to check that. So, that you’re going to have to use medical doctors with, but it sounds interesting to me.” After this several doctors warned the public against injecting disinfectant or using UV light. Please don't eat tide pods or inject yourself with any kind of disinfectant. If you do need help with #COVID19 issues, we have lots of resources at https://t.co/C4x8jjWL0x Just don't make a bad situation worse. — WA Emergency Management (@waEMD) April 23, 2020 × Clorox, Tide Pods, and Lysol will kill the coronavirus. No question about it. But if you are infected, then the coronavirus is inside your cells. If you use any of those disinfectants to kill the coronavirus within your own cells, then you’ll die right along with the coronavirus. — Eugene Gu, MD (@eugenegu) April 24, 2020 × Social media platform Twitter also exploded with videos and memes on Trump's statement."Tide Pods" and other household cleaners began trending on Twitter. Reaction: Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to beat coronavirus and 'clean' the lungs Theme Music: Curb Your Enthusiasm @EricRobinson00 #clorox #lysol #birx pic.twitter.com/GV7RzB0EJG — The Daily Angle (@thedailyangle) April 24, 2020 × pic.twitter.com/LQmkkBrQ0L — DeltaCharlie (@DeltaCharlie) April 24, 2020 × Product junkies, it's y'all time #TidePods pic.twitter.com/0BmjLtZqlu — RudeYetRight (@RudeYetRight) April 24, 2020 ×

Don't eat Tide Pods or inject Lysol: Twitter reacts to Trump's idea to combat coronavirus

Sinopharm, a Chinese state-run company wants the Pakistan govt to conduct clinical trials of a vaccine on its citizens. Pakistan's National Institute of Health has agreed and is expecting 'positive' results. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how Pakistan is making its citizens guinea pigs for unproven cures.

Gravitas: Pakistani citizens 'guinea pigs' for Chinese firm? | Coronavirus Outbreak

US President Donald Trump has placed temporary curbs on immigration. Meanwhile, South Africa is deploying more than 70,000 soldiers to enforce a lockdown. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the top developments on the Coronavirus outbreak for Thursday.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: The top developments for 23rd April

A Chinese citizen journalist who was missing for almost two months has resurfaced. Li Zehua reported from Wuhan during some of the worst weeks of the pandemic. After detention, Li has begun praising the Chinese establishment. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Has China silenced this citizen journalist? | Coronavirus

A new report claims that Chinese agents amplified fake news during the onset of the Coronavirus outbreak in the US. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about China's information warfare during this pandemic.

Gravitas: 'Chinese agents' amplifying fake news in US | Coronavirus Outbreak

On twitter, fake accounts of Pakistani origin are posing are Arabs - and pushing anti-India posts. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how during a pandemic, a disinformation campaign is compromising the fight against the Coronavirus.

Gravitas: Pakistanis pose as Arabs, push anti-India posts

The Wuhan Coronavirus has taken more than 1,80,000 lakh lives worldwide. In India, there are more than 21,000 confirmed cases. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronvirus: More than 26 lakh cases

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday derided Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell's suggestion that states whose finances are depleted by the coronavirus epidemic could declare bankruptcy as a "really dumb" idea and warned that financial markets would tank if that were allowed to happen.

New York Governor Cuomo slams Mitch McConnell's suggestion

China is going to prosecute a Belizean citizen for his alleged involvement in providing funds to “meddle” in Hong Kong affairs, a Chinese newspaper reported on Friday. The newspaper backed by the ruling Communist Party, said security authorities concluded their investigation against Lee Henley Hu Xiang to the Guangzhou prosecutorate. Lee will be prosecuted, the report said.

China to prosecute citizens for meddling in Hong Kong affairs

In the battle against the coronavirus in Brazil, authorities in Rio de Janeiro imposed a mandatory use of masks for people walking on streets or using public transportation services. According to local media reports, only homemade and common masks are made compulsory for the public while professionals masks are kept for medical workers only to avoid any shortages.

Even statues in Brazil wear face masks amid coronavirus outbreak

The United Kingdom's COVID-19 numbers reveal a worrying trend. Minority communities in UK seem to be disproportionately affected by the coronavirus. Watch WION ground report from United Kingdom.

WION Ground Report: Minorities hit harder by COVID-19 in United Kingdom

Scientists in Britain began clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday (April 23) as other vaccine developers across Europe also stepped up work on experimental shots against the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus potential vaccine human trials begin in UK

The UK has till now reported 18,000 COVID-19 deaths according to official figures but a study now suggests that the actual number might be double the official count. According to the report by the Financial Times, the coronavirus has already killed 41,000 people. Watch report.

UK's official COVID-19 death toll is above 18,000: Study shows high discrepancies in death toll

Palestinians in Gaza this year are facing the prospect of celebrations without the usual large gatherings for family meals or evening prayers, known as Tarawih. Palestinian officials have ordered the closure of schools, wedding halls, restaurants and mosques, sending tens of thousands into unemployment.

Palestinians in Gaza complete Ramzan shopping

<p>After a review meeting, chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, orders have been issued for a complete lockdown in five cities of Tamil Nadu, namely Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruppur and Salem.</p>

<p>The lockdown will be implemented strictly between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. from April 26-29 in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai. Tiruppur and Salem, however, will be on the lockdown from April 26 to April 28 between&nbsp;6 a.m. to 9 p.m.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, food delivery will be allowed through food delivery apps during the lockdown, provided all precautions are adhered to by the restaurants and the delivery boys.</p>

<p>According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Tamil Nadu has 1,629 coronavirus cases, including 662 cured and 18 deaths.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-social-distancing-encouraged-at-tamil-nadu-ministers-event-in-madurai-293995"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;No social distancing encouraged at Tamil Nadu Minister’s event in Madurai</strong></a></p>

<p>With such a high number of&nbsp;positive coronavirus cases, Tamil Nadu is one of the worst coronavirus-hit state in the country. To contain the spread of the virus, Tamil Nadu government identified hotspots in the state.&nbsp;As of now, 35 out of 38 districts have been identified as COVID-19 hotspots in Tamil Nadu. Some hotspots have also been identified within Chennai and Coimbatore. While there are&nbsp;13 urban red zones in Chennai, Coimbatore has 10 urban and 8 rural red zones.</p>


After a review meeting, chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, orders have been issued for a complete lockdown in five cities of Tamil Nadu, namely Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruppur and Salem.

After a review meeting, chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, orders have been issued for a complete lockdown in five cities of Tamil Nadu, namely Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruppur and Salem. The lockdown will be implemented strictly between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. from April 26-29 in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai. Tiruppur and Salem, however, will be on the lockdown from April 26 to April 28 between 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Complete lockdown to be enforced in Chennai, Coimbatore & Madurai from April 26 to April 29 between 6 AM&9PM. In Salem&Tiruppur, complete lockdown will be enforced from April 26 & April 28 between 6 AM & 9 PM. Online food delivery to be allowed: Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami pic.twitter.com/vJnGL8ZUef — ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2020 × However, food delivery will be allowed through food delivery apps during the lockdown, provided all precautions are adhered to by the restaurants and the delivery boys. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Tamil Nadu has 1,629 coronavirus cases, including 662 cured and 18 deaths. Also read: No social distancing encouraged at Tamil Nadu Minister’s event in Madurai With such a high number of positive coronavirus cases, Tamil Nadu is one of the worst coronavirus-hit state in the country. To contain the spread of the virus, Tamil Nadu government identified hotspots in the state. As of now, 35 out of 38 districts have been identified as COVID-19 hotspots in Tamil Nadu. Some hotspots have also been identified within Chennai and Coimbatore. While there are 13 urban red zones in Chennai, Coimbatore has 10 urban and 8 rural red zones.

Tamil Nadu government announces complete lockdown in five cities, including Chennai and Coimbatore

Watch today in 'WION In Focus': Some Stories Related To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some Stories Related To Coronavirus Pandemic | COVID-19 | Coronavirus News

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the COVID-19 pandemic shows the need to overhaul the World Health Organization, warning that Washington may never restore WHO funding and could even work to set up an alternative to the U.N. body instead.

Mike Pompeo: US may never restore funding to WHO

<p>The Muslim Council of Britain has suggested that the UK mosques now face the danger of being shut forever if the financial difficulties worsen.</p>

<p>Harun Khan, secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, expressed his concern in an interview with a media organization. "Mosques will be hit very substantially. Majority of the mosques are run as charitable organisations. They rely heavily on the support they get from visitors and worshippers. That's almost disappeared overnight," he said.</p>

<p>The mosques in the UK are publicly funded, i.e. through donations from generous believers and when people visit. However, as the lockdown continues in the country, these mosques have been hit hard financially.</p>

<p>The news came on the first day of Ramadan. As Muslims around the world are worried about drastic changes during the month-long Ramadan, Harun Khan said it is a very challenging time and "it&nbsp;will be a Ramadan like never before."</p>

<p>The mosques, during Ramadan usually host various classes for children, gatherings and the congregation comes in five times a day. However, these mosques are now empty as everyone is connecting with each other through various social media platforms.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/messages-exchanged-from-balconies-and-windows-during-global-lockdown-294204"><strong>Also read: Messages exchanged from balconies and windows during global lockdown</strong></a></p>

<p>The head of welfare services at Birmingham's&nbsp;Green Lane Mosque, Salim Ahmed, told a media organization that they are hosting broadcasting their classes and prayers online. "A lot of what we're doing is moving online, we're going to have six hours of content, talks and reminders about Ramadan and Islamic reminders.</p>

<p>"There'll also be live broadcasts of the call to prayer and Quran recitation for those who would usually enjoy coming to the mosque to read the holy book."</p>

<p>In the government's daily briefing, Health Secretary Matt Hancock thanked the British Muslim community. for staying at home and following the protocol. He also thanked the health care workers of the community for their sacrifice of serving the country instead of celebrating with family at home. "Thank you for making changes to these vital parts of your practise. I want to say to you all, Ramadan Mubarak. Thank you for your service and citizenship and thank you for your sacrifice," he said.</p>


The Muslim Council of Britain has suggested that the UK mosques now face the danger of being shut forever if the financial difficulties worsen. Harun Khan, secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, expressed his concern in an interview with a media organization.

The Muslim Council of Britain has suggested that the UK mosques now face the danger of being shut forever if the financial difficulties worsen. Harun Khan, secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, expressed his concern in an interview with a media organization. "Mosques will be hit very substantially. Majority of the mosques are run as charitable organisations. They rely heavily on the support they get from visitors and worshippers. That's almost disappeared overnight," he said. The mosques in the UK are publicly funded, i.e. through donations from generous believers and when people visit. However, as the lockdown continues in the country, these mosques have been hit hard financially. The news came on the first day of Ramadan. As Muslims around the world are worried about drastic changes during the month-long Ramadan, Harun Khan said it is a very challenging time and "it will be a Ramadan like never before." The mosques, during Ramadan usually host various classes for children, gatherings and the congregation comes in five times a day. However, these mosques are now empty as everyone is connecting with each other through various social media platforms. Also read: Messages exchanged from balconies and windows during global lockdown The head of welfare services at Birmingham's Green Lane Mosque, Salim Ahmed, told a media organization that they are hosting broadcasting their classes and prayers online. "A lot of what we're doing is moving online, we're going to have six hours of content, talks and reminders about Ramadan and Islamic reminders. "There'll also be live broadcasts of the call to prayer and Quran recitation for those who would usually enjoy coming to the mosque to read the holy book." In the government's daily briefing, Health Secretary Matt Hancock thanked the British Muslim community. for staying at home and following the protocol. He also thanked the health care workers of the community for their sacrifice of serving the country instead of celebrating with family at home. "Thank you for making changes to these vital parts of your practise. I want to say to you all, Ramadan Mubarak. Thank you for your service and citizenship and thank you for your sacrifice," he said.

UK mosques could close forever due to coronavirus lockdown, says Muslim Council of Britain

<p>Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 27 lacs worldwide on Friday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/most-patients-hospitalised-with-covid-19-had-chronic-health-issues-says-study-294411" hreflang="en">Most patients hospitalised with COVID-19 had chronic health issues, says study</a></strong></p>

<p>COVID-19 has now infected 2,710,264 people worldwide and 190,896 people have been killed due to this pandemic.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-nears-50000-coronavirus-deaths-more-than-85-lakh-infected-294382"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;US nears 50,000 coronavirus deaths, more than 8.5 lakh infected</strong></a></p>

<p>Around 743,419 people of that tally have recovered.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harvard-professor-becomes-a-billionaire-from-stake-in-company-discovering-covid-19-vaccine-294398" hreflang="en">Harvard professor becomes a billionaire from stake in company discovering Covid-19 vaccine</a></strong></p>

<p>A few days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) had claimed how lifting lockdowns too early could lead to a second wave and would be a catastrophe.</p>

<p><strong>COVID19 - CONTINENT WISE DATA:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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	<li>Europe has listed 1,293,822 cases and 115,990 deaths to date,</li>
	<li>US and Canada together have 897,961 cases with 49,377 deaths,&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Asia 183,577 cases with 7,511 deaths,</li>
	<li>Middle East 141,267 cases with 6,005 deaths,&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Latin America and the Caribbean 123,517 cases with 6,202 deaths,&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Africa 26,856 cases with 1,279 deaths&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Oceania 7,950 cases with 98 deaths.</li>
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<p>The epicentre of the pandemic has shifted twice, first from China to Europe, and then from Europe to North America.</p>

<p>Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University have reported in its map that the United States has taken the grim title of the country with the most coronavirus infections and reported a record surge in unemployment.</p>

<p>The novel coronavirus has killed nearly 50,000 people in the United States, after one of the deadliest days of the pandemic which saw 3,176 deaths, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University.</p>

<p>The deaths were recorded in the 24 hours up to 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Friday), bringing the overall coronavirus death toll in the United States to 49,759, according to the Baltimore-based university.</p>

<p>The US, the worst-hit country in the world, now has 866,646 confirmed cases of coronavirus, up 26,971 from the previous day.</p>

<p>Due to a lack of testing, the actual number of infections is likely to be much higher.</p>


Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 27 lacs worldwide on Friday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. Also read: Most patients hospitalised with COVID-19 had chronic health issues, says study COVID-19 has now infected 2,710,264 people worldwide and 190,896 people have been killed due to this pandemic.

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 27 lacs worldwide on Friday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. Also read: Most patients hospitalised with COVID-19 had chronic health issues, says study COVID-19 has now infected 2,710,264 people worldwide and 190,896 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Also read | US nears 50,000 coronavirus deaths, more than 8.5 lakh infected Around 743,419 people of that tally have recovered. Also read: Harvard professor becomes a billionaire from stake in company discovering Covid-19 vaccine A few days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) had claimed how lifting lockdowns too early could lead to a second wave and would be a catastrophe. COVID19 - CONTINENT WISE DATA: Europe has listed 1,293,822 cases and 115,990 deaths to date, US and Canada together have 897,961 cases with 49,377 deaths, Asia 183,577 cases with 7,511 deaths, Middle East 141,267 cases with 6,005 deaths, Latin America and the Caribbean 123,517 cases with 6,202 deaths, Africa 26,856 cases with 1,279 deaths Oceania 7,950 cases with 98 deaths. The epicentre of the pandemic has shifted twice, first from China to Europe, and then from Europe to North America. Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University have reported in its map that the United States has taken the grim title of the country with the most coronavirus infections and reported a record surge in unemployment. The novel coronavirus has killed nearly 50,000 people in the United States, after one of the deadliest days of the pandemic which saw 3,176 deaths, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. The deaths were recorded in the 24 hours up to 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Friday), bringing the overall coronavirus death toll in the United States to 49,759, according to the Baltimore-based university. The US, the worst-hit country in the world, now has 866,646 confirmed cases of coronavirus, up 26,971 from the previous day. Due to a lack of testing, the actual number of infections is likely to be much higher.

Global coronavirus death toll passes 190,000; US has most fatalities with over 50,000

<p>US President Donald Trump is now offering researchers ideas on how to treat the coronavirus.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anti-viral-drug-being-hailed-as-coronavirus-cure-fails-first-clinical-trial-294417"><strong>Also read: Anti-viral drug being hailed as coronavirus cure, fails first clinical trial</strong></a></p>

<p>President Trump on Thursday during a press conference suggested that injecting disinfectants&nbsp;— may help patients flush the virus from their system.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dont-eat-tide-pods-or-inject-lysol-twitter-reacts-to-trumps-idea-to-combat-coronavirus-294437"><strong>Don't eat Tide Pods or inject Lysol: Twitter reacts to Trump's idea to combat coronavirus</strong></a><br />
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&nbsp;"And then I saw the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in one minute and is there a way we could do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning," the president said during his White House press briefing. "As you see it gets in the lungs, it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it would be interesting to check that."</p>

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<p>Afterwards, an official clarified that that wasn't possible and said, "We don't do that within that lab, at our labs."&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Trump replied: "maybe it works, maybe it doesn't work."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's remarks&nbsp;came after Department of Homeland Security Acting Undersecretary William Bryan addressed research and development at Thursday's White House coronavirus task force briefing.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Several doctors warned the public against injecting disinfectant or using UV light.</p>


US President Donald Trump is now offering researchers ideas on how to treat the coronavirus. Also read: Anti-viral drug being hailed as coronavirus cure, fails first clinical trial President Trump on Thursday during a press conference suggested that injecting disinfectants — may help patients flush the virus from their system.

US President Donald Trump is now offering researchers ideas on how to treat the coronavirus. Also read: Anti-viral drug being hailed as coronavirus cure, fails first clinical trial President Trump on Thursday during a press conference suggested that injecting disinfectants — may help patients flush the virus from their system. Don't eat Tide Pods or inject Lysol: Twitter reacts to Trump's idea to combat coronavirus "And then I saw the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in one minute and is there a way we could do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning," the president said during his White House press briefing. "As you see it gets in the lungs, it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it would be interesting to check that." "The disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute, and is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside, or almost a cleaning. It gets in the lungs" -- Trump seems to suggests that injecting disinfectant inside people could be a treatment for the coronavirus pic.twitter.com/amis9Rphsm — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 23, 2020 × Afterwards, an official clarified that that wasn't possible and said, "We don't do that within that lab, at our labs." However, Trump replied: "maybe it works, maybe it doesn't work." Trump's remarks came after Department of Homeland Security Acting Undersecretary William Bryan addressed research and development at Thursday's White House coronavirus task force briefing. Meanwhile, Several doctors warned the public against injecting disinfectant or using UV light.

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<p>Human trials of a potential coronavirus vaccine will start in the UK from today. The US continues to have a lead in adding new cases to the global tally of Covid-19 infections.</p>

<p>COVID-19 has now infected 2,626,929 people worldwide and 183,120 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Around 710,405 people of that tally have recovered.</p>

<p>A few days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) had claimed how lifting lockdowns too early could lead to a second wave and would be a catastrophe.</p>

<p>Among continents, North America is the most affected at present, accounting for more cases than the combined number for Europe, the previous epicentre of the pandemic, and Asia, where the novel coronavirus was first identified.</p>

<p><strong>COVID19 - CONTINENT WISE DATA:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>- Europe has listed 1,261,757 cases and 112,855 deaths to date,&nbsp;</li>
	<li>- US and Canada together have 875,112 cases with 47,973 deaths,&nbsp;</li>
	<li>- Asia 178,630 cases with 7,389 deaths,</li>
	<li>- Middle East 137,642 cases with 5,902 deaths,&nbsp;</li>
	<li>- Latin America and the Caribbean 116,131 cases with 5,797 deaths,&nbsp;</li>
	<li>- Africa 25,461 cases with 1,223 deaths&nbsp;</li>
	<li>- Oceania 7,942 cases with 95 deaths.</li>
</ul>

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Human trials of a potential coronavirus vaccine will start in the UK from today. The US continues to have a lead in adding new cases to the global tally of Covid-19 infections.

Human trials of a potential coronavirus vaccine will start in the UK from today. The US continues to have a lead in adding new cases to the global tally of Covid-19 infections. COVID-19 has now infected 2,626,929 people worldwide and 183,120 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Around 710,405 people of that tally have recovered. A few days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) had claimed how lifting lockdowns too early could lead to a second wave and would be a catastrophe. Among continents, North America is the most affected at present, accounting for more cases than the combined number for Europe, the previous epicentre of the pandemic, and Asia, where the novel coronavirus was first identified. COVID19 - CONTINENT WISE DATA: - Europe has listed 1,261,757 cases and 112,855 deaths to date, - US and Canada together have 875,112 cases with 47,973 deaths, - Asia 178,630 cases with 7,389 deaths, - Middle East 137,642 cases with 5,902 deaths, - Latin America and the Caribbean 116,131 cases with 5,797 deaths, - Africa 25,461 cases with 1,223 deaths - Oceania 7,942 cases with 95 deaths.

Coronavirus outbreak: Over 7 lakh coronavirus patients recovered worldwide

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<p>Chelsea defender and German national Antonio Rudiger is said to be covering the catering cost for nurses in a berlin hospital called Berlin Charité hospital. The defender was born in the same hospitalin the year 1993. He will be covering these costs for the next three months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chelsea confirmed this news on its website that their centre back is making a &nbsp;“significant financial donation”.</p>

<p>Rudiger has said: “I contacted the Berlin Charite before Easter and asked where I can help the most.</p>

<p>“They told me that it’s very difficult to organise catering for the nursing staff during these days as the canteen is closed at the moment, as are all the restaurants around the hospital.</p>

<p>“I decided ... to overtake the catering costs for at least three months. I’m thankful for everything Berlin has given me during my youth. Now I have the possibility to give something back and hope the situation will get better very soon.”</p>

<p>COVID-19 has now infected 2,626,929 people worldwide and 183,120 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Around 710,405 people of that tally have recovered.</p>

<p>Germany has more than 148,000 cases with the death toll crossing 5,000.</p>

<p><em><strong>(Inputs from Reuters)</strong></em></p>


Chelsea defender and German national Antonio Rudiger is said to be covering the catering cost for nurses in a berlin hospital called Berlin Charité hospital. The defender was born in the same hospitalin the year 1993.

Chelsea defender and German national Antonio Rudiger is said to be covering the catering cost for nurses in a berlin hospital called Berlin Charité hospital. The defender was born in the same hospitalin the year 1993. He will be covering these costs for the next three months. Chelsea confirmed this news on its website that their centre back is making a “significant financial donation”. Rudiger has said: “I contacted the Berlin Charite before Easter and asked where I can help the most. “They told me that it’s very difficult to organise catering for the nursing staff during these days as the canteen is closed at the moment, as are all the restaurants around the hospital. “I decided ... to overtake the catering costs for at least three months. I’m thankful for everything Berlin has given me during my youth. Now I have the possibility to give something back and hope the situation will get better very soon.” COVID-19 has now infected 2,626,929 people worldwide and 183,120 people have been killed due to this pandemic. Around 710,405 people of that tally have recovered. Germany has more than 148,000 cases with the death toll crossing 5,000. (Inputs from Reuters)

Coronavirus: Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger covers catering costs for Berlin hospital nurses

<p>The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recorded 21,797 coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in India by Thursday. A total of 500,542 samples from 485,172 individuals have been tested as on April 23, said ICMR.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The total number of Coronavirus positive cases presently stands at 21,797. There are 16,454 active cases, while 4258 patients have been cured/discharged/migrated. The death toll now stands at 681.</p>

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<p>The disease has already spread in over 200 countries around the world, killing lakhs of people. The US, China, and Spain are the worst affected countries in terms of cases and the number of casualties.</p>

<p>Reports say that several new Coronavirus patients have been found to be asymptomatic. In Delhi-NCR, the Gautam Buddha Nagar administration has completely closed Delhi-Noida border. Only essential vehicles will be allowed.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recorded 21,797 coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in India by Thursday. A total of 500,542 samples from 485,172 individuals have been tested as on April 23, said ICMR.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recorded 21,797 coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in India by Thursday. A total of 500,542 samples from 485,172 individuals have been tested as on April 23, said ICMR. The total number of Coronavirus positive cases presently stands at 21,797. There are 16,454 active cases, while 4258 patients have been cured/discharged/migrated. The death toll now stands at 681. The disease has already spread in over 200 countries around the world, killing lakhs of people. The US, China, and Spain are the worst affected countries in terms of cases and the number of casualties. Reports say that several new Coronavirus patients have been found to be asymptomatic. In Delhi-NCR, the Gautam Buddha Nagar administration has completely closed Delhi-Noida border. Only essential vehicles will be allowed. (With inputs from agencies)

21,797 COVID-19 cases in India confirmed, says ICMR; 5 lakh samples tested

<p>As a result of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in a global recession, remittances to India are likely to drop by 23 per cent from USD 83 billion last year to USD 64 billion this year, the World Bank has said.</p>

<p>"In India, remittances are projected to fall by about 23 per cent in 2020, to USD 64 billion - a striking contrast with the growth of 5.5 per cent and receipts of USD 83 billion seen in 2019," the World Bank said in a report on the impact of COVID-19 on migration and remittances released on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Globally remittances are projected to decline sharply by about 20 per cent this year due to the economic crisis induced by the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown.</p>

<p>The projected fall, which would be the sharpest decline in recent history, is largely due to a fall in the wages and employment of migrant workers, who tend to be more vulnerable to loss of employment and wages during an economic crisis in a host country, the bank said.</p>

<p>"Remittances are a vital source of income for developing countries. The ongoing economic recession caused by COVID-19 is taking a severe toll on the ability to send money home and makes it all the more vital that we shorten the time to recovery for advanced economies," said World Bank Group President David Malpass.</p>

<p>"Remittances help families afford food, healthcare, and basic needs. As the World Bank Group implements fast, broad action to support countries, we are working to keep remittance channels open and safeguard the poorest communities'' access to these most basic needs," he added.</p>

<p>Remittance flows are expected to fall across all World Bank Group regions, most notably in Europe and Central Asia (27.5 per cent), followed by Sub-Saharan Africa (23.1 per cent), South Asia (22.1 per cent), the Middle East and North Africa (19.6 per cent), Latin America and the Caribbean (19.3 per cent), and East Asia and the Pacific (13 per cent).</p>

<p>In Pakistan, the projected decline is also about 23 per cent, totalling about USD 17 billion, compared with a total of USD 22.5 billion last year, when remittances grew by 6.2 per cent.</p>

<p>In Bangladesh, remittances are projected at USD 14 billion this year, a likely fall of about 22 per cent.</p>

<p>Remittances to Nepal and Sri Lanka are expected to decline by 14 percent and 19 percent, respectively this year.&nbsp;</p>


As a result of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in a global recession, remittances to India are likely to drop by 23 per cent from USD 83 billion last year to USD 64 billion this year, the World Bank has said.

As a result of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in a global recession, remittances to India are likely to drop by 23 per cent from USD 83 billion last year to USD 64 billion this year, the World Bank has said. "In India, remittances are projected to fall by about 23 per cent in 2020, to USD 64 billion - a striking contrast with the growth of 5.5 per cent and receipts of USD 83 billion seen in 2019," the World Bank said in a report on the impact of COVID-19 on migration and remittances released on Wednesday. Globally remittances are projected to decline sharply by about 20 per cent this year due to the economic crisis induced by the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown. The projected fall, which would be the sharpest decline in recent history, is largely due to a fall in the wages and employment of migrant workers, who tend to be more vulnerable to loss of employment and wages during an economic crisis in a host country, the bank said. "Remittances are a vital source of income for developing countries. The ongoing economic recession caused by COVID-19 is taking a severe toll on the ability to send money home and makes it all the more vital that we shorten the time to recovery for advanced economies," said World Bank Group President David Malpass. "Remittances help families afford food, healthcare, and basic needs. As the World Bank Group implements fast, broad action to support countries, we are working to keep remittance channels open and safeguard the poorest communities'' access to these most basic needs," he added. Remittance flows are expected to fall across all World Bank Group regions, most notably in Europe and Central Asia (27.5 per cent), followed by Sub-Saharan Africa (23.1 per cent), South Asia (22.1 per cent), the Middle East and North Africa (19.6 per cent), Latin America and the Caribbean (19.3 per cent), and East Asia and the Pacific (13 per cent). In Pakistan, the projected decline is also about 23 per cent, totalling about USD 17 billion, compared with a total of USD 22.5 billion last year, when remittances grew by 6.2 per cent. In Bangladesh, remittances are projected at USD 14 billion this year, a likely fall of about 22 per cent. Remittances to Nepal and Sri Lanka are expected to decline by 14 percent and 19 percent, respectively this year.

India remittances may fall to $64 billion from $83 billion amid covid-19

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