w. . this is d. w. news live from berlin the u.n. warns that africa could see hundreds of thousands of coronavirus related deaths so far african nations have reported just a small fraction of the world's cases but there are fears that the continental could see millions of infections in the coming months. also on the program in hong

kong police arrest 15 democracy campaigners in connection with last year's massive protests we hear from the pro democratic opposition about what the crackdown needs for their movement plus. the civil defense volunteers aiming to cheer up residents under a coronavirus lockdown in spain with a bit of song antics. i'm married to evanston it's good to have you with us africa has officially recorded more than a 1000 deaths from covert 19 but the united nations economic commission for africa predicts that the pandemic will likely kill even in a best case scenario at least 300000 people on the continent and it could push

30000000 into extreme poverty africa's 54 countries have so far reported a small fraction of the world's coronavirus cases. but health officials say that's because of limited testing capability they warn that in the next 6 months africa could see as many as $10000000.00 infections and global economic groups say well over $100000000000.00 is needed to assist the continent. well joining us on the line is mary stephen from the world health organization's regional office for africa in brazzaville the capital of congo republic thank you so much for joining us now the w.h.o. says it's very concerned about the spread of coronavirus in africa but just yesterday a senior w.h.o. official said he believes the disease can still be contained on the continent how

could this be achieved. yes thank you for having me is possible to contend. a lot of the content this is going to depend on on sunday afternoons. the different types of so i stations will come along also the public health major so we see countries meeting cement gracie's probably chose a major issue of. chance identification isolation and get to know. that issue of treatment so this kid sees an identified treatment center and one top place and so on the one process the in the i did the cycle. because 5. $0.15 so that we come. to a little preventive. hond washington d.c. got alicia keys so i'm seeing. doesn't call it making sure that when people ask you

. also say not so yes this idea files that be good to go these days. but they showed a very well people. like these 10 times you should call point out where the great one because you made all right so all of these health care preparations and lockdown measures and hand-washing but how is it possible to reach people across africa to educate them about what they need to do to protect themselves against coronavirus. so we i have been asked before teams are going through each of us with the general population so we are is in all the possible. media outlets funded you know probably spoke i.b.m. if we did of course the formation of these thousands of preventive measures on what they need to do to put paid. to pick up the companies we also.

need to use as he does these and these are people that are very respected and we have to use them presents out of place so they are also very very influential and to call me silly to get data by the flash dismissive what is called mean easy and also and get is because many do i phone the beginning of the outbreak we have learned from p.c.'s that we have responded were you a good community at the beginning of the sandy upon what we're going to measure the old piece because the sounds in visual stuff with you by goldman sachs and then these companies on the ground what they need all right mary stephen from the w.h.o. in bronzeville thank you so much thanks. well u.s. president donald trump says the country is expecting total deaths from corona virus

to hit 60000 people this comes as a state of new york continues to deal with the country's biggest outbreak over 13000 deaths so far and it's the state's most vulnerable communities who are hardest hit. a bleak new reality for new yorkers lining up to get their hands on some much needed food. hundreds of people weave the streets in one of the hardest hit communities in the city ok. it's incredible we were here last week. and we we gave up 5000 meals last week this year it was. great giving out 8000 and we know it's not enough many have lost their jobs due to the pandemic leaving little money for the necessities. it's been 2 months now but i haven't been to work i was one of the 1st to call the

virus. i don't have a job so i don't have any money eva. i'm in great need and that's why i've come here to get some food whatever they can give me because basically i don't have anything. the virus has taken a heavy toll on the hispanic community in new york they make up nearly 35 percent of the deaths and only 29 percent of the population. another vulnerable community is old people in nursing homes a state survey revealed 900 for city has had 20 or more deaths linked to the pandemic thousands have died in care facilities across the country with old age in cramped living quarters putting residents at risk concerns are being raised that the death toll is much higher than that reported. and now a quick roundup of coronavirus developments around the world. the confirmed global death toll has now exceeded 150000 that's according to the johns hopkins university

in the united states and spain meanwhile the official death toll has now surpassed 20000 people singapore has reported its highest number of new confirmed cases in. as the outbreak began authorities there say 60 percent of the infections are in dormitories housing foreign workers and a more positive note south korea has reported only 18 new cases its lowest daily jump in more than 2 months. now let's get you up to speed on some of the other stories making news around the world. around 50 unaccompanied children and young people from refugee camps in greece have arrived in the german city of hanover due to coronavirus restrictions they'll be quarantined for 2 weeks before being resettled in other cities in germany they are among 1600 young migrants that will be taken in by several e.u.

member states. quote amal is reporting that a large number of people on a deportation flight from the united states have tested positive for corona virus all passengers on the flight were taken to a facility for quarantine concerns are growing that limited testing at u.s. migrant detention centers could help the virus spread in central america. the orthodox christian ceremony of holy fire symbolizing the resurrection of jesus went ahead without the usual throng of pilgrims due to coronavirus concerns whether the current restrictions on travel will not prevent the flame from being transported to countries around the world in line with tradition. to hong kong now where police have arrested 15 high profile democracy campaigners in connection to the massive protests last year the arrests include activists lawmakers after the

owner of an anti establishment newspaper they're accused of either taking part in protests or publicizing them on kong was shaken by a widespread street protests in 2019 which were sparked by a now abandoned proposal to allow extraditions to the chinese mainland. well for more i'm joined now by location hey he's the vice chair of the democratic party of hong kong thank you so much for being on our program now the founder of your party the founder of your party martin lee was in fact among those who were arrested and we understand he said he was proud to be arrested when he was released on bail what do you think he meant by that. because.

she felt. all right so you say that these arrests actually targeted the veterans of hong kong's pro-democracy movement why do you think that they were taken into custody right now. tactics.

to try to. what do you believe that these tactics. do you think these arrests can make the pro-democracy movement in hong kong. all these.

who. are. angry. the corona virus a lockdown in spain has been in force for more than a month and is among the strictest in europe being confined to their homes is a major challenge for residents especially those with young children but one group of civil defense volunteers is using music and dance to cheer people up have a look. good. they may not be part of the normal job

description but the families can fall into the aftershocks during not brings in the building. the young volunteers from the spanish civil protection agency are doing their bit to cheer up residence in this small town just outside the ministry. for the militant that wanted to volunteer because in this situation i think we all have to work together in some way by being at home and others by going out and doing this it is those are going to going to get more common and her colleagues are getting ready for the next mission with a surprise visit to little some you know just handful. why god oh my all the children in the neighborhood who have had a birthday they haven't been able to celebrate with family and friends to such if

it could and of course the song. the sun you know has overcome this initial shyness the current resist saying i'm not. easy. you're up to date now on day the way you news america evan steen for me and the entire team here in berlin thanks for watching. go beyond. the stories that. whatever it takes. a little bit.

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