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Israelis celebrated their Independence Day at their home on Wednesday amid a national blockade designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Associated Press reports that the national holiday is often a festive occasion with people heading to the beach, hosting barbecues, and viewing fireworks, but that was not possible this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Israeli air force dedicated its annual flyby to healthcare workers, with planes flying across the nation and performing aerobatics over hospitals and medical facilities. Other events were to be broadcast online, with no live audience.

From iran The death toll from the coronavirus reached 5,957, according to a Reuters report.

A health ministry official said the total number of coronavirus cases has reached 93,657.

Indonesia 260 new coronavirus infections were confirmed Wednesday, bringing the total in the Southeast Asian nation to 9,771, Reuters reports.

Health Ministry official Achmad Yurianto said there were 11 new deaths, bringing the total number of deaths to 784, while 1,391 people have recovered. More than 67,700 people have been evaluated.

Protesters chanted pro-democracy slogans Wednesday at a luxury shopping mall in Hong Kong, the latest in a series of small but determined protests as the city’s coronavirus outbreak slows, the AP reports.

More than 100 protesters gathered for lunch at the Landmark Atrium shopping center in Central, a prestigious retail and commercial district, despite social distancing rules that prohibit public gatherings of more than four.

Malaysia reported 94 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday with no new deaths, the health ministry said.

Reuters reports that the country has so far registered a total of 5,945 infections, with 100 deaths.

Burning banks in Lebanon during deadly riots

Protests against mounting economic difficulties erupted in Tripoli and spread to other Lebanese cities, as the shutdown to combat the new coronavirus made things worse for the economy.

The banks were set on fire when the violence turned into a second night. A protester was killed in riots as a currency collapse, rising inflation and the spiral of unemployment convulsed Lebanon, a country in deep financial crisis since October.

the PhilippinesThe Health Ministry said on Wednesday that confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the country have risen to more than 8,000, according to Reuters.

The health ministry recorded 254 new infections and 28 additional deaths.

The total number of coronavirus cases reached 8,212, while the deaths reached 558.

The Guardian reporter Febriana Firdaus has written about the fear and illness that has been plaguing her From indonesia overcrowded jails while prisoners await early release as part of the Covid-19 forgiveness program.

German MEP Peter Liese said he agrees with his country’s decision to implement new rules that legally require most people to wear face masks on public transport, long-distance trains and in stores.

Liese also told Kay Burley on Sky News this morning that he was pleased that the UK was on the European research agenda despite Brexit.

He said:

I think it is a good decision when you are in a store or on public transport to wear a mask. You still need to keep your distance, especially on public transportation. There may be times when you cannot distance yourself, and then the mask will help reduce the risk.

I am glad that the UK is still credited with working with us on the European research agenda. Despite the fact that we had Brexit and a period of transition, we need to work together on the development of therapy and the vaccine in the UK, in the European Union and in cooperation with other partners.