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Trump’s open side against China
“China has just announced a doubling of deaths caused by the invisible enemy. But the number is certainly much higher than that and much higher than that of the United States,” Trump tweeted. The United States now has nearly 35,000 deaths.
China immediately denied any disguise. “There has never been a veil and we will never allow it to be hidden,” said a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, praising his country’s “impeccable response” to the health crisis. The official only admitted “delays” and “omissions” in the death registry.
The Wuhan City Council had come as a surprise by announcing an additional 1,290 deaths, victims who actually died at home. This brings the official death toll in the world’s most populous country to 4,632.
Anxious waiting for an event ban
Several major festivals canceled their summer events. This means that they are at risk of remaining in their charge. Other organizers still await a ban from the Federal Council. In the event that the authorities prohibit an event, the organizers can invoke force majeure in case of claims for damages. This would mean that contracts that had already been concluded with artists and suppliers could be canceled. If the decision to cancel is made by the organizers themselves, the contracts and associated costs remain. Therefore, each festival is at risk if it cancels an event before the Federal Council prohibits it.
Who will be the first to receive the vaccine?
Doubts about the herd’s immunity underscore hope for a vaccine that can restore normalcy. In Switzerland, vaccine researchers have been working to find the redeeming “serum” since the pandemic began. It usually takes five to ten years to develop a vaccine. Today, the goal must be reached in a few months, and therefore strictly regulated development phases run in parallel and accelerate. A behind-the-scenes look at the laboratory of two researchers: as similar as the objective of the two, their approaches are different.
First steps towards relaxation in some states of the USA. USA
According to the new guidelines of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, in the crown crisis, the first states have announced the relaxation of protection measures.
- Texas Currently closed countries can reopen from Friday of next week. To do this, they have to deliver, ship or prepare products for collection. The reopening of parks under state administration will begin Monday. However, visitors must follow protective measures. Schools remain closed this school year.
- Minnesota: Governor Tim Walz announced that, among other things, parks, hiking trails, golf courses, outdoor shooting ranges, and shops selling fishing baits could reopen if visitors followed protective measures.
- Vermont Under certain conditions, dealers can reopen there and construction work can resume.
- Florida Certain beaches and parks will also be reopened in accordance with protection measures, the governor announced.
More than 150,000 dead worldwide
Despite global measures against the new coronavirus, more than 150,000 people infected with it have died, according to data from US researchers. Johns Hopkins University had the number of infections worldwide, The link opens in a new window According to Friday night at more than 2.2 million. Most coronavirus pandemic deaths have so far occurred in the United States (about 34,000), Italy (23,000), Spain (19,000), followed by France and the United Kingdom, according to the Baltimore College.
Data from researchers in the United States generally show higher levels than those of the World Health Organization (WHO) because they are regularly updated. By Thursday, the WHO had reported around 130,000 corona deaths and around 2 million known infections worldwide.
The Italian region of Bergamo has been particularly affected by the pandemic.
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Children’s role in broadcast remains unclear
Children are not really the drivers of this epidemic, Daniel Koch of the Federal Office of Public Health told the media yesterday about the planned reopening of schools, causing confusion. Today he specified: even children can be carriers of the virus without knowing it. For scientific editor Thomas Häusler, it is still a risk assessment, although there are indications that children played a subordinate role in the chain of contagion.
Millions of people without health insurance.
As a result of the dramatic increase in unemployment, a study found that millions of people in the United States lost their health insurance in one month. Because nearly half of workers in the United States had health insurance through employers, up to 9.2 million people had lost their protection or could no longer pay the new contributions, the study by the Institute for Economic Policy (EPI) said. ). Due to the crown crisis, about 22 million people in the United States have applied for unemployment benefits since mid-March.
Prominent Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders wrote on Twitter that the estimate was “scandalous and unsustainable” that US health insurance still depended on the employer. Sanders has long been committed to comprehensive state health insurance. The United States is practically the only developed country without that option.
Sign of hope in France
In France, the number of coronavirus patients admitted to hospitals continues to decrease slightly. Healthcare director Jerôme Salomon said fewer people were taken to clinics for the third consecutive day.
In 24 hours, there were 115 fewer than the day before. “It is a slow but steady decline,” said Salomon. The number of recorded deaths increased to around 18,680.
Overall, more than 34,000 patients who had to be treated in a hospital have returned home since the pandemic began, Salomon says. The first wave of infection has been weakened because citizens will abide by exit restrictions, Salomon emphasized. France has had a strict curfew since mid-March. It should continue until May 11.
Is there no summer tourism in Spain?
The Spanish government is preparing for a longer bear market in the tourism sector. A revival can only be expected towards the end of the year, said Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz.
Finance Minister María Jesús Montero added: “Our country will not resume tourism activities until there is a guarantee of extremely safe conditions, both for people living in our country and for our visitors.”
When asked how and when it would be possible to open the country’s borders to foreign tourists, the origin of the visitors would also play a role, Montero emphasized. But there are still no concrete plans for this.
Are there images of the beaches in Spain this summer?
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WHO doubts the immunity of the coronavirus herd
The World Health Organization (WHO) cannot say with certainty whether the presence of antibodies against the new coronavirus provides complete protection against a second disease. Still, early studies indicated that only a small part of the population had those antibodies, WHO expert Mike Ryan said Friday.
This also speaks against the development of so-called collective immunity. Therefore, “it might not solve the government problem,” Ryan said. With herd immunity, a large part of the population is immune to a disease that the relevant pathogen can barely spread.
EU Parliament criticizes Hungary and Poland
The EU Parliament has criticized Hungary and Poland’s approach to the crown pandemic. The parliamentarians regretted that the Hungarian government has declared a state of emergency indefinitely, said a resolution adopted on Friday.
Furthermore, EU parliamentarians chided the Polish government for the planned holding of the presidential elections during the pandemic. This could endanger the lives of Polish citizens and undermine the concept of free, equal, direct and secret choice.
Parliament asked the EU Commission to verify whether the immediate measures correspond to the EU treaties; otherwise, violations would have to be punished.
How long does Viktor Orban want to rule by emergency law?
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Trump and Cuomo are dealing
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has had an intense exchange of views with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, on responsibilities in the fight against the crown pandemic. Cuomo held his daily press conference on Friday and, among other things, asked Washington for more money when Trump tweeted: “Governor Cuomo should spend more time” doing “and less time” complaining. “Get out there and do the job. Leave to talk!
When asked about this, Cuomo was visibly angry: “If you sit at home and watch TV, you should probably get up and go to work,” said the governor.
The Council of States also wants to support nurseries.
The Council of States Commission on Education (WBK) wants to support nurseries in the crown crisis. She has decided a motion with concern. The Commission does not foresee a specific amount for the federal government to contribute 33 percent of the cantons’ expenses.
The National Council commission had decided on a motion with the same objective on Wednesday. However, this provides a loan of up to CHF 100 million with which the federal government will support the nurseries. The cantons must contribute the same amount.
More than 2500 cured in one day
In Italy there is another sign of hope in the fight against the coronavirus. The head of civil protection, Angelo Borrelli, said that 2563 people could have been healed in one day, more than ever.
575 people have died in the last 24 hours due to the consequences of Covid disease 19. This increases the number of crown deaths in Italy to almost 23,000. 3,500 people would have been infected.
Serbia donates 1000 Crown tests to Kosovo
Serbia has donated 1,000 crown diagnostic test kits to its former rogue province of Kosovo. The delivery arrived in Kosovo on Friday, confirmed a spokesman for the Ministry of Health in the capital, Pristina. The donation is part of the regional cooperation that has been agreed to suppress the Sars CoV-2 virus.
The gesture has political significance: Serbia has yet to recognize Kosovo’s independence.
According to Johns Hopkins University, around 450 crown cases were confirmed in Kosovo.
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From the flagship of the French Navy to the “hospital ship”
1,081 crew members are infected on the French aircraft carrier “Charles de Gaulle”. Defense Minister Florence Parly said this to Parliament. That’s almost half the team. Symptoms were found in 545 sailors, 24 were treated in the hospital and one in the intensive care unit. How the crew became infected is currently unclear.
The crew, who had been working for three months, had no external contact after a stopover in Brest in mid-March. The warship arrived at the port of Toulon in southern France on Easter Sunday after dozens of infections were confirmed on the ship. The military were isolated in and around Toulon for two weeks.
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There are also speculators of the crown crisis.
While other sales have plummeted, US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has no complaints. The group, with well-known brands such as Pampers, Ariel, Lenor and Gillette, benefited from the fact that many people stocked up on everyday products like toilet paper or detergent on a large scale in the Corona crisis. In the three months through the end of March, revenue increased five percent year-over-year to $ 17.2 billion, the company said. Profits rose seven percent to $ 3.0 billion.
Crown soldiers experience death.
The number of soldiers wearing the crown is declining again these days. The Daniel Keller division, responsible for 700 soldiers in central and north-western Switzerland, explains what members of the army experienced and what tasks they had.
Although they would not have direct contact with patients, “but they support specialists so they have enough space to care for patients.” Betting is still tough, says Keller. “This week, a soldier had to watch two people die while transporting patients. Is not easy “.
Dark humor among Swiss companies
The crown crisis is leaving its mark: in a survey conducted by the umbrella economic organization Economiesuisse, 85 percent of companies stated that their situation had deteriorated in the past three weeks. Both domestic and export industries would have to accept considerable losses. Compared to the end of March, the drop in sales increased from an average of 25 to 39 percent. After all, the companies did not expect further deterioration in the next two months.
On the one hand, companies with international networks such as suppliers to the automotive industry or the luxury goods industry would suffer. Nationwide, vendors for currently closed stores, such as the hospitality or event industry, are severely affected.
In addition, many companies currently only make absolutely necessary expenses. Investment activities and projects that are not directly necessary for operations, such as advertising or advice, would be postponed. Similarly, there are fewer new investments in plants and construction. Companies do not expect complete normalization in six to seven months.
Many questions about relaxation
From April 27 you can return to the hairdresser, massage or tattoo studio. Other areas of life and business must continue to be facilitated. However, some things are not yet regulated. Many questions remain unanswered regarding the Federal Council’s strategy. We have collected some and searched for answers.
