entry for all. starts may 21st p.w. . this is t.v. news live from berlin lockdown fatigue in the us protesters across several states have been calling for coronavirus restrictions to be lifted and they have the support of the u.s. president. fear and confusion among asylum seekers living in germany already adapting to a life in a new country many are now struggling to cope with lockdown measures they don't

ovaries understand. and stars from around the world call for unity against the pandemic. a 6 hour live concert featuring a 1000000000 i live and i'm going to show in there are just more than a 100 performers joining. me. i'm michael okun really appreciate you joining us in the u.s. there have been more protests across several states against lock down measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus president donald trump has increased pressure on state governors to ease restrictions saying some of the political leaders got in his words carried away trump is set may. 1st as

a target date for lifting restrictions but medical experts say that's too soon as widespread testing and other measures to control the outbreak have not yet been put in place. texas. new hampshire go off and ohio. protests across america gaming momentum residents took to the streets to vent their frustration at state harm orders while the held from different parts of the country they echoed a common demand. her constant i think that the little that really brought it out i got the courage to speak up for ourselves it was her excitement and all ended up putting that stuff all to such as it out actually. that.

was one of. each pledge and it was. just that i believe that the government doesn't really understand what is essential job in the sense that really they're not a position to understand that every job that you know which you're right it wasn't since there are 95 percent of the u.s. population is under some form of lockdown for a 2nd day trump used his daily briefing to express sympathy with protesters i mean i know it is there are a lot of protests out there and i just think that some of the governors have gotten carried away you know you have a lot of people that don't have to be told to do what they're doing and facing an election in november he's a good to get the country back up and running minimizing the economic fallout. was with more than $38.00. 1000 deaths and counting easing

restrictions will be a high stakes balancing act. here's a quick roundup of coronavirus developments around the world south korea has reported only 8 new cases of the krone virus in the last 24 hours the 1st time that country's daily jump numbers have fallen to single digits since february in san diego comic-con has been canceled the annual pop culture celebration is not happening this year marking the 1st time in 50 years that the show will not go on and australia has called for an independent investigation into the global response of the corona virus pandemic including the world health organization's handling of the crisis. here in germany asylum seekers are housed in specialized centers living in close quarters where the krona virus infection risk is higher than elsewhere for these people there is a struggle both to overcome fear and to get more information about what the

government safety measures role mean for their everyday lives. under normal circumstances refugees in germany are able to move about as they wish they can go to the doctor all visit friends but the coronavirus pandemic has changed things though there are no confirmed cases at this center in berlin the virus is still impacting daily life this is really the i wanted to visit someone but they wouldn't let us in there more help measures now one visit being bad. around one and a half 1000000 refugees live in germany several 1000 of them in mass accommodations like the center here the risk of infection is particularly high so too is the fear of falling ill with covert 19 according to the interior ministry there are over 50 confirmed cases in german refugees sent us some refugees tell us they're not being given enough information how does it bother you that we were just told to stay at home i have no contact with anyone that's all we are not given any real information

we don't have any i'm afraid for my family aren't sure they can wait for me no help that's got from the berlin refugee council says complaints like this are on the rise she says that most refugees suffer trauma which makes giving them information all the more important but their livings there's a big problem with the flow of information in that respect the various accommodation operators do differ from each other in many instances they simply enact a ban that some fortunately the case in many senators without clear information or explanations and that leads to extreme tension and uncertainty on the extreme up on the show when we were shown this video filmed on a mobile phone authorities plan to relocate new refugees to an accommodation center bedroom or spread that the group included people infected with the coronavirus residents of the center protested leading to scuffles with the police but it wasn't what the op had quote for the order of one resident who wishes to remain anonymous

was there she tells us the center had already been put under quarantine before the incident. i'm afraid for the children why are they bringing sick people here they've locked us in and on top of that they're bringing sick people here. 13 authorities told us that to avoid putting in additional some time to quarantine one infected person and 3 people that come into contact with were relocated and isolated the authorities insist the residents were extensively informed another person who takes care of refugees in another sense a told us there were protests to residents were afraid of a refugee transfer and police intervention was required though incidents like this are not the norm given the growing fears over the coronavirus in refugee centers it seems unlikely to be an isolated case. now to some of the other stories making news around the world. in ukraine some 2000 firefighters are battling blazes in the

radioactive exclusion zone around sure noble it was the side of course of the nuclear disaster in 1986 earlier this week they put out a fire caused by arsonists before new blazes broke out on thursday. russian orthodox leader patron cureall has led the churches main easter service at moscow's christ the savior cathedral the mass was held without worshipers to do the restrictions put in place on public gatherings to try and limit the spread of the krona violence. music fans around the globe have been enjoying a virtual mega concert celebrating health workers the all star lineup included the likes of the rolling stones and multiple grammy winner billy idol all performing from home event called one world together at home was broadcast live on streaming services along with major t.v.

networks worldwide. for more let's cross over to los angeles and speak with entertainment correspondent k.j. matthews k.j. lots of big stars everyone of course has their own favorite but what do you think were the highlights. well there were so many highlights you know i love seeing the former 1st ladies laura bush michelle obama just pay homage to all of the health care workers the doctors and nurses on the front line it was wonderful to see them i read the performances by elton john and lady gaga and the rolling stones where there are but i particularly lived beyond saying i was robbed the fact is she came on and she also thanked the front line health care workers are risking their lives every day but she also took a moment to highlight and shine a spotlight on some people who are disproportionately affect it right here in

america take a listen. like i'm here disproportionate along to be easy central parts of the workforce that do not have the luxury of working. and african american. markets have been so dearly your victims. those with preexisting conditions even higher rates this virus killing black. alarmingly high rate here in america. really important shout out from the beyond say lady gaga said this was not a fundraiser so what exactly was it for then. you know what it was and revelator to add to the front line workers but it was not a fundraiser in the traditional sense where people were not required or even asked to call our land and donate money rather quick relations from around the world donated money which will go to a world health organization the who fund set up for current 19 response to

help a lot of the the front line workers all around the world and i'm told so far more than 127000000 dollars has been donated to the who and their fund to help a lot of the front line workers all around the world so that's wonderful to hear k.g. matthews in los angeles great stuff thank you. thank you the tourism industry has been especially hard hit by the krona virus outbreak in thailand that's not just having an impact on people working in that sector but animals to thousands of captive elephants they're faced starvation with venues ordered to shut down many elephant camp owners find themselves with no income and are struggling to feed their animals sometimes nothing can beat a good bath these elephants might even be enjoying the absence of visitors. only a few months ago message elephant camp in thailand's northern province chiang mai was still brimming with tourists day after day the elephants were taking visitors

on rides and entertaining them with their ball control. now as the nationwide shutdown has left camps like without tourist dollars owners are struggling to keep their animals fed one elephant can eat up to $200.00 kilos a day. with $78.00 elephants my so is one of the biggest camps in the country. every month it spends $1000000.00 thai baht roughly $28000.00 euros on fodder alone . i am very watery when we. when you have like you on one elephant elephant or even 5 elephants you like the easier for you that you just find him some food if. it is problem then what i have i mean ambling 15 tons and he would at least to my

often 78 elephant. although her savings are hemorrhaging the owner says she can't lay off her mom hoots nor set any elephant free as the animals would be unable to fend for themselves in the wild they have been looking after by human. we keep them for how many times a day when we take them for but how many times to the and they're so used to and the lie on their. with crowds of visitors only a distant memory the campus down with appealing for donations to appeal to a broader base the owner even decided to revamp the park and said she would no longer use her elephants for controversial practices like carrying tourists or performing tricks. once she can open. you know could keep the camera until the. the elephants at camp may be

much. for the elephants at least the world after the coronavirus might be a better place. this virus catching us in so many ways the chairman of british leaders side shaka clemens tonus has offered to help the german football league's efforts against the corona virus by testing footballers for covert 19 tony jones a neat manufacturer worth billions and says he'll make available his company laboratory to test bundesliga players if medical labs are not at full capacity an estimated 20000 tests would be needed for players to complete this season matches have been suspended since mid march because of the corona virus. don't forget of course you can always get news on the go just download our app from google play or from the app store that will give you access to all the latest news from around the world as well as push notifications for any breaking news and if

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