this is d.w. news live from berlin the u.n. warrants 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 continent 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 means for their movement. and orthodox christians are gearing up for their easter celebrations this weekend but in moscow churches have been forced to close due to

coronavirus restrictions and congregations must instead get together online. i marry in evanston it's good to have you with us africa has officially recorded more than 1000 deaths from colvin 19 and has just surpassed 20000 confirmed cases but the united nations economic commission for africa predicts that even in a best case scenario the pandemic will likely kill 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 best because of limited testing capability they warn that in the next 6 months africa

could see as many as 10000000 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 can this be achieved. yes thank you for having me is possible to contend. a lot of the content this is going to expand on on sunday after. a few minutes to the different types of their stations will come along also the public health major

so we need to see countries need things to mend these probably chose a major issue of. chance identity cation isolation and get to know these kids the issue of treatment so this kid he's been identified treatment sent out. one task so on to one process in the ending. 5. $0.15 so at that. point. the shown little presents he's also on the washington d.c. carlos list how disgusting. doesn't call it make you should that when people ask you. also say not so yes despite the files that be good you will always do. it but they showed a very well people suddenly break these 10 times. call for that for the

great one. 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 are hoping not before he says going to make a challenge to the general population so we are isn't close up with the. house next to the phones again no probably spoke right jim if we did the program people may shun it sounds a little even these measures on what they need to do but they didn't. get the kind of become community will we also. need to use as we just these undecided people the very respected and we have to use them presents out of place so they are also very very influential and becoming the silly if you get down by the i am with the flash

dismiss a political meaning and also in getting the companies do i. have to learn from these young boys that we have a calling date when you get to community at the beginning. cindy upon what we've been big may just old piece because these constant vigilance stuck up what do i do go for myself and any company on the ground what they need to do all right mary stephen from the w.h.o. in bronzeville thank you so much. to hong kong now where police have arrested 15 high profile democracy campaigners in connection to the massive protests last year. activists lawmakers and the owner of an anti-establishment newspaper they're accused of either taking part in protests or publicizing them. shaken by a widespread street protests in 2019 which were sparked by and now abandoned

proposal to allow extradition 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. and. he didn't really do enough for the younger generation because. it was a complete. and. she

still trying to be. able to actually. raises it despite that she has been struggling. 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.

these tactics. these arrests. make the pro-democracy movement in hong kong. all these.

who. are. angry. at the. party of hong kong thank you very much now. 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 the official death toll has now surpassed 20000 people on a more positive note south korea has reported only 18 new cases its lowest daily jump in more than 2 months. now u.s. president donald trump says the country is expecting total deaths from corona virus

to hit 60000 people this comes as the state of new york continues to deal with the country's biggest outbreak over 13000 deaths so far and as the state's most vulnerable communities who are hit hardest. a bleak new reality for new yorkers lining up to get their hands on some much needed food hundreds of people we've the streets in one of the hardest hit communities in the city. it's incredible we were here last week. we gave up 5000 meals last week this. week we are giving out $8000.00 and we know it's not enough many have lost their jobs due to the pandemic leaving little money for the necessities. and. 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 the death toll is much higher than that reported. russians orthodox christians are gearing up to celebrate easter most russian churches have so far

stayed open but due to coronavirus concerns authorities in the capital moscow have ordered the churches to close their doors during holy week. make men has been very busy since the coronavirus pandemic hit the 23 year old student is in charge of public relations at the church of saint tatiana in moscow since early april he's been streaming the services here on line after the russian orthodox church called on people to stop praying at home. nirpal when you do this because i wish they called me from the church and said we have to go online and the 1st thing i thought was which i don't know anything about how to do this better. now than life streams have become crucial this palm sunday was the last easter service worshippers in moscow could attend in person.

even though far fewer people were going to church than usual moscow authorities decided easter services were too risky joining a pandemic and issued an order to the church to close their doors to worship us. to father vladimir and his congregation having to let go of easter traditions is a heavy burden to bear. it's got a warning the fact that people have been driven out of the church. it doesn't matter what the circumstances are because they've been driven away. a few days later and these empty spaces have become the new normal for churches in moscow. ringback this church may have to stay empty for a while now but right now hundreds of people are watching the service live on you tube. make a yeti all men think that people will come back to church after quarantine measures

in moscow and that he also believes in his life streams. a lot of talk around the many churches have started streaming. and that means they're also telling more people about also dogs christianity board for college board of course the ideal scenario is that people will come to our church later after watching our live streams with it if they don't have. the authorities in moscow say they may extend the measure after easter sunday but in most other regions of russia churches will stay open to worshippers for easter. and that's the latest on d.w. news my colleague anthony howard will be here at the top of the hour with another news update for you omarion evans team from me and the entire news team here in berlin thanks for watching and stay safe.

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