this is the w. news live from berlin accusations fly in the us media of a coronavirus cover up china claims the disease originated in a wildlife market in bhutan but some u.s. media and president donald trump claimed the virus could have 1st been transmitted to humans in a research lab also coming up. russian celebrate and still with a difference made an alarming increase in corona virus infections masses celebrated without worshipers to stem the spread after a recording freeze of $6000.00 infections on sunday we take

a look at how authorities are reacting. and the world's biggest music stars seeing for unity in the fight against the coronavirus. 6 hour live concert features billy and the rolling stones in their living rooms more than $100.00 stars spent together while still staying at home. i'm anthony how do welcome most countries except that the corona virus originated in china but how exactly was it transmitted to people and then spread a theory is doing the rounds in some u.s. media that the virus could have 1st been transmitted to a person in a research lab in we had then not as china says in a wildlife market u.s.

president donald trump has been arguing for weeks with china of the virus the source germany is now among the countries calling on beijing to clarify the situation with a straight also backing an international investigation. chinese authorities say this is the source of a new coronavirus the food markets in wu han been unable to track down the 1st person to half a virus meaning it's all regions are still unclear some american media outlets and even of u.s. president himself have come up with their own theories they claim the virus escaped from a laboratory in one hand by mistake. is it a mistake they got out of control or was brutally it's a big difference between those 2 in either event they should have let us go and you know we asked to go in very early. and i think they were embarrassed because as yet no evidence to support such claims but to lead cable show us officials had to raise

concerns about safety issues invalid 2 years ago is director says his stuff take every precaution to be. there's no way that the virus came from was that we have strict safety regulations in place concerning our research our love to see if china has been accused of downplaying of ya break and of underreporting deaths 2 days ago . and raised to be official death toll in the city by 50 percent beijing though has hit the back of fear is coming out of washington. enjoying to focus attention on the possible source of the virus every attentively server knows that they are trying to cause confusion to distract and to shift responsibility. thank you very much that is a clear dig at us president don't we trump who is being criticized at home for his handling of the crisis relations between the u.s.

and china was strained before he operates now vote very even worse. more than 260000000 orthodox christians in russia eastern europe and the middle east are celebrating easter this weekend a week after most other christians in most countries church leaders urged worshipers to stay at home to avoid spreading the new coronavirus but in some places the faithful did attend services believing that god or simply wearing a mask would protect them. in georgia some churches were open but because of a nationwide curfew orthodox worshippers had to stay at services the whole night long from 9 on saturday evening until 6 in the morning. yet is not. enough and i saw no virus threat here today instead i felt much safer still got the gig that it would have been much better if more people were here. and

that now it's just the doctor that was sort of. in ben ross where there is no lockdown and no official fear of the pandemic hundreds of thousands attended services all over the country. but in neighboring russia where half of all eastern orthodox christians live easter was celebrated in practically empty churches patrie after carol head of the russian branch of the religion had called on people to stay home. if the funeral but sheesh resident vladimir putin greeted the faithful from his home and said he had no doubt they would overcome the challenges of the pandemic now but when i do earth people often see god helps those who help themselves really but isn't it because that is how we are acting but on this radiant holiday of christ's resurrection i would still like to see all will be well with god's help. in moscow as in most other parts of the orthodox world

this easter is the quietest in the history of the religion. the number of corona virus cases in russia has soared this month the country reported far fewer infections than many western european nations in the early stages but on sunday the russian crisis response center reported a record rise of $6060.00 new cases from a day earlier that brings its nationwide total to nearly $43000.00. now to some of the other stories making news around the world. firefighters in ukraine have been need their battle against forest fires raging near the abandoned chernobyl nuclear power plant 5 crews have extinguished a blaze caused by arsonists earlier this week but new fires have now broken out the chernobyl plant was the site of a nuclear disaster $986.00. migrants rescued in the mediterranean sea have been

taken to a quarantine ship off the italian coast nearly 180 migrants and now on board the vessel which is to remain off the coast of sicily for 2 weeks italy has blocked all rescued migrants from disembarking on its shores because of the coronavirus. inventors in italy have come up with a special face mask to help the death death and hard of hearing during the coronavirus pandemic traditional mosques make it difficult for those who rely on lip reading the new mosques feature a transparent window so they can read lips and facial expressions. while millions of music fans around the world have been enjoying a virtual mega concert on during health workers the all star lineup included the rolling stones and grammy winner billie eilish and many more and in the time of the pandemic of course all were performing from harm. they. would be wrong music with

a message. to the global citizen and lady gaga curated the online 6 hour event as a love letter to the world i was. last . posted by jimmy fallon and other u.s. talk show hosts the event celebrated those on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus. most of these performance would be used to the stage but it was all filmed in their homes that included paul mccartney stevie wonder celine dion billy eilish and elton john. j. and. j. and this has been just. on the prairie was eager. 'd

to do it and i did. not think some of the stars swapped performances for messages of solidarity and african american in large have been see their leaders make. those with preexisting conditions. even higher this bar is killing black. larning lehi rate here in america. instead of calling for donations from the public the event urged corporations and philanthropists to dine night. the world health organizations 19 solidarity response fund and so far over

$120000000.00 has been raised funds will go to support both local charities and also efforts to provide equipment to health care workers around the world. joining me now in new york is hugh evans co-founder of global citizen organizer of one world together at home here to get the rolling stones elton john and billy eilish to sign up to this cause was a major victory but was the event itself a success well i think it was a phenomenal success because we set out with a very humble mission we wanted to do our bit and we got received a phone call from the world health organization 3 and a half weeks ago and they said we worked with some of our artists trying to raise money to support the w.h. years hovan solidarity fund but also to support local charities and in the space of

3 weeks really now billions of people around the world last night raised over $127000000.00 u.s. dollars to support the w.h.o. and local charities and some of the greatest. time we're able to pay tribute to the real heroes in all of this the frontline community health workers the doctors the nurses the lab practitioners so we're really happy that it turned out to be such a success here the world as a captive audience of the month at the buildings is a big number the concert was billed as a love letter to front line health workers as you alluded to so far more than 100000130 i think you said has been right east how will this money be used. so $55000000.00 will go directly to the w.h.o. to finance personal protective equipment gloves masks face shields gowns to support frontline community health workers and then $72000000.00 is going to support local

charities around the world. or communities to support the harmless organizations like feeding america organizations like houghton and house that support the most homeless and vulnerable people across north america but also around the world and so that money came principally from the private sector and from philanthropist because we said from the beginning we didn't want this to be a telephone we wanted people to put their wallets away because people who already lost their jobs due to kovan 19 or lost loved ones so we wanted to raise all the money ahead of time and that's where $127000000.00 came from. the concert is being touted as the largest virtual gathering of my job since live aid back in not in 95 what do you think will this concert have a similar legacy well i think that the reality is it's been see $120.00 countries around the world it was broadcast on facebook twitter you tube

amazon google and. all around well it also in order to make broadcasters around the world so who knows what legacy it will leave but we just want to make a humble contribution to support the frontline community how it works. it's a tough question when you are in the mode of being a proud father no doubt but could you pick one highlight of the event for yourself . well i honestly i couldn't believe it when the rolling stones sent us the rushes their performance from their kitchen and from their bedrooms and from your living rooms that was amazing. i wanted to work with mick jagger for a long time and when he and funny and a whole team came together he bridges also they were a part of it i was like my goodness that was really really spectacular room and utterly beautiful that it was hugh haven't co-founder of global citizen congratulations and thank you very much thank you for releasing what we really

appreciate. the football now and the players and coaches of italian so i have agreed to go without their salaries for 4 months to help the club through the coronavirus crossness captain in chico saying here training before the pandemic initiative the players and coaches are also to top up the salaries of staff who have been put on enforced leave italy's top league city has been suspended since early in march the country has the highest coronavirus death toll in europe. and with major professional sports at a standstill many athletes able to win any income as you just saw in men's tennis the big 3 novak djokovic to f.l. nadal and roger federer have agreed to an initiative that could generate millions for lower ranked players those outside the top $250.00 would get $10000.00 each the stars want the money to come from the top $100.00 players.

and with that you are up today a quick reminder that you can get news and features around the clock on our website at www dot com what was on the app and twitter at d w news there will be more news coming up in 45 minutes time for now though i'm anthony howard between here in berlin thanks for watching. and taken to germany to be raised as citizens of the. thousands of children suffer this thing. even today many of them down they real.