Rate is now one of the highest in the world. And Health Experts warn that the coronavirus could have a devastating impact in africa where most hospitals are desperately short of a quick and trained staff we go to kenya where the coronavirus is also causing financial uncertainty for many people. And when blue cross welcome to the program for the 1st time in centuries the pope has held an Easter Sunday mass largely alone a live stream was made available for those who want to watch as most of the worlds 1300000000 catholics celebrate the holy day under coronavirus lockdown pope francis called this year in easter of solitude. He swapped his normal audience of thousands for empty pews and the echoes of an empty suit peters basilica. Pope francis delivered his message behind closed doors amid the ongoing lockdown in corona virus hit bitterly. Cold for Global Solidarity to fight the virus. In light of the present circumstances. May International Sanctions be relaxed. Since these make it difficult for countries on which they have been imposed. To provide adequate support for their citizens. And may all nations be put in the position to meet the greatest needs of the moment. If not the forgiveness. In the Balance Sheets of the poorest nations. Also expressed particular concern for the future of europe saying Innovative Solutions were needed to get through this tough period. European union is presently facing an epochal challenge. On which will depend not only its future. Of the whole world. Let us not lose the opportunity to give further proof of solidarity also by turning to Innovative Solutions. Around the world Whose Service is being held in close churches as millions of people have been told. In the u. S. The cove in 1000 death toll has reached more than 22000 people nearly every state has issued stay home as the country grapples with both the highest number of deaths and confirmed cases in the world heres what the head of the u. S. Food and Drug Administration told us media but the federal government weighing restrictions could ease up. Were looking at may 1st obviously we want that to happen as soon as possible i cant predict at this point because as i said things are happening very rapidly but this team this team of doctors this team of experts all of government approach theyre focused at looking at the earliest possible time that we can get americans back to wait back to work safely and to give americans the confidence they need to make sure that these are the right decisions now lets keep in mind its largely up to state governments in the u. S. To decide when life can start returning to normal and President Donald Trump appears eager to push them to do so heres a washington correspondent with more on the Decision Making process thats exactly what President Trump wants to hear hell of course has the elections on his mind the stock market the economy hes also under really severe pressure by a prediction of the i. M. F. Just a couple days ago that were expecting the deepest economic downturn in a century and then of course the Johns Hopkins university whos been delivering the global data of the latest numbers in infections worldwide theyve been very critical in responding to that they believe that if the country opens up too early then the numbers off infections and casualties will spike once again. The leader the expert the National Expert in the United States for Infectious Diseases anthony follett she says reopening is possible technically but he is rather talking about a faced role of and that means that its depending on local situations because obviously new york city the situation in new york city is somewhat different compared to other states across the u. S. Particularly in the center of the country and dont forget the state governors will have an important word to say to him they will rather decide based on their local situation rather than with regards to the upcoming election. British Prime MinisterBoris Johnson has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for covert 19 johnson was admitted a week ago and spent 3 days in intensive care as office says he will not return to work immediately this hospital bids farewell to its most high profile patient as the british Prime Minister arrives at his country residence to recuperate Boris Johnson says the National Health service saved his life in the last 7 days i have of course seen the pressure that the n. H. S. Is under. Ive seen the personal courage not just of the doctors the nurses but of everyone the cleaners the cooks the Health Care Workers but every description physios radiograph was pharmacists who kept coming to work kept putting themselves in harms way kept risking these deadly virus he survived what so many others havent as the u. K. Passes a grim milestone today marks a somber day in the impact of this disease the fact that over 10000 people have now lost their lives to this invisible killer demonstrates just how serious coronavirus is and why the National Effort that everyone is in gauged in is so important the real number could be much higher as the official told does not include deaths outside of hospitals and while the Prime Minister thanks the Health Service for saving his life doctors unions are warning that a lack of protective equipment is putting Health Care Workers at risk Britains Health minister says the government is working to fix any shortages. Delivering millions of items to the front line so were working very hard to resolve all of these individual just challenges meanwhile british life is still on hold this speech in brighton would normally be packed for the stew weekend a return to normality looks a long way off with the expectation that the nation wide lockdown will be extended to this week johnsons recovery comes as the u. K. Sees one of the worst death rates to coronavirus in the world so despite his supportive words his government has been criticized for its handling of the crisis and lack of support for n. H. S. Workers you know your correspondent sent us this view from london over the weekend we saw the highest daily death toll in europe over 900. 00 deaths per day and that continues that number continues to rise doctors and nurses are saying they dont have enough protective gear to protect themselves 1. 00 and 3. 00 suttons even saying that they cant operate because they dont have that propaganda at the same time doctors and nurses are dying nearly 20 n. H. S. Staff so far have died and there is also a serious lack of testing only the very severe cases at the moment attest that at the hospital so there is no tracking but surely happening and the unrecorded number of cases coronavirus here in the u. K. Is incredibly high and this all as the peak is about to be reached so really a crisis that could have been prepared for much. Else have a look at some of the other coronavirus developments elsewhere in the world. In an effort to stabilize oil prices amid the coronavirus pandemic opec members and other Oil Producing countries such as russia have cut have agreed to cut output by a record 10 percent a price war between russia and saudi arabia amid crashing demand due to pandemic lockdowns have wreaked havoc on the oil market. Turkish president. Has refused the resignation of his interior minister so the. Who took responsibility for this weekends much criticized 1000. 00 curfew the announcement of the 48 hour lockdown millions by surprise and prompted panic buying 2 hours before it took effect on friday night. The french navys only Aircraft Carrier that. Has arrived at the southern port of after 58. 00 naval personnel tested positive for covert 19 the entire crew of around 900. 00 sailors will be tested for the virus and isolated for 2 weeks. For all the struggles medical systems face in rich countries Health Officials say the consequences of an outbreak in poor countries would be difficult to fathom in africa the virus has spread to 52 countries the continent lags behind the global curve in infections and deaths but that could change dramatically kenya for example is warning the country could have 10000. 00 cases by the end of april. It was supposed to be an orderly process but the fence could barely hold back the crowd motivated by misery residents from the slums of nairobi have come in search of promised aid packages. That im waiting here so that my grandchildren can finally eat again i dont have anyone else. But private donations arent enough for everyone here in the fight against the coronavirus the kenyan government has drastically restricted freedom of movement for weeks now she you have been able to earn a living the poorest communities have been hardest hit if you have any savings and what money they have goes on food soap and Running Water a luxuries and everything has become more expensive since the outbreak began. Most african states are struggling many are highly indebted with paul the functioning Health Systems the growing number of coronavirus cases threatens to overwhelm hospitals i doubt for can states are struggling to compete with rich countries on the world market for scarce resources such as face masks or ventilators bill gates and his wife melinda are appealing for industrial countries to put selfishness aside the couple fund the biggest private foundation in the world which is engaged in projects across africa theyre demanding more cooperation between countries and the World Health Organization right now the number of cases in those countries is still pretty modest but everything weve seen would suggest that theyll become the epicenter of the epidemic in the months i had without major support for developing countries the coronavirus pandemic will remain a global problem. Easter is a day of celebration for christians but a pandemic can make that difficult especially for children and their families stuck at home so around the world people have stepped up to bring them a bit of joy like this man here in berlin. A sunny yet desolate easter for some with lonely colored eggs and playgrounds that are no go zones for children. Enter a stand in for the easter bunny hes parent circle co founder of the ark a small german christian charity. Like the easter bunny parents single cow delivers the ark normally offers lunches tutoring and support for kids from families facing tough times. But its facilities are all closed so the ark brought the easter goods to the door. He looked good with the air is getting thinner now at home parents are running out of ideas of what to do with their kids they may not have a garden to go out to maybe a balcony but they cant be too loud because the neighbors wont be happy everythings cramped and strange for most families. So single cow brings some familiar easter joy to the apartment door. I wonder sometimes you dont know how to get to the end of the month especially with the children at home usually they get food in school and we are so its important we get support and i. Even support in the way of chocolate bunnies can go a long way single column the ark brought smiles to kids from about 150. 00 families. Legendary british formula one driver Stirling Moss known affectionately as mr motor racing has died at age 90 after a long illness he was widely regarded as the greatest formula one pilot never to win the World Championship but did finish runner up 4 times it was a fearless and and fiercely competitive driver he won 16 grand prix before retiring at 31. 00 following a crash that left him in a coma but he kept on racing in special legend events into his eightys. And thats it for now youre watching d. W. 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