this is to give you news live from berlin spain is easing its lockdown allowing children to go outside again. and they are enjoying freedom after more than a month stuck indoors as the country keeps making progress in reducing the corona virus infection rate the government promises to continue putting restrictions also coming up. germany pledges hundreds of millions of euros in humanitarian aid to help the less developed countries fight the coronavirus the german foreign minister says international solidarity is vital to defeating the pandemic. and that the u.s.

edges closer to 1000000 coronavirus cases and yet some states are easing their restrictions pressure has been high to lift lock downs and get the economy moving again. next peiser welcome to the program the sound of children playing has returned to the streets of spain they have emerged from 6 weeks of home isolation after the government allowed them to go outside again spain impose strict lockdown rules in march to stop the spread of the coronavirus if the nation continues to make significant progress in reducing infection rates at the already have promised to give citizens more freedom in the coming weeks. a snapshot of an unforgettable moment slain student from their homes on sunday for the 1st time.

after 6 weeks stuck inside children under the age of 14 are now allowed outside each day for up to one hour accompanied by an adult and within one kilometer of their homes critics of the spanish government's coronavirus locked down one of the world's toughest had pointed out that even dogs allowed out for walks have had more freedom than the country's children the relief out on the streets was palpable. i have missed the streets the streets and the park the most and to feel the air on your face. i never thought i would miss school but i really miss it. it in which. you are so right here we appreciate being able to go out because staying home is getting very boring even though we have the playstation and we can talk to our friends and water and video calls but it's good to be able to go out and have some fresh air because we're

feeling a bit overwhelmed at all. multimedia with a lot of joy a lot of nerves the children were looking forward to going out after $45.00 days at home they're very happy it's a relief. that children over 14 still aren't allowed outside and the lockdowns other conditions remain in place for now. prime minister says a further easing of restrictions may be on the horizon for. a movie i would like to announce that if the evolution of the pandemic continues in a positive direction as it is doing so far from a 2nd people will be allowed to go out for individual physical activity and walks with those they live with always under the conditions set by the health authorities and can the american national to the other side that is. later this week the government will unveil its broader lock down exit plan raising hopes that scenes like these will become more common across the country. and joining me now

from madrid is freelance journalist riccardo paris ricardo i think you could hear that report what have you seen in the streets. hello we're talking about 40 to 42 days of confinement around 6000000 children under 14 so obviously in the atmosphere here in madrid has changed drastically i mean it is amazing in how how much how how how can you realize in this is things when things go back even though it hasn't been back to normal is still some results restrictions into place. but as we just heard children older than 14 are being allowed to go outside why is that. well that's the age of the government has a term in has 4 to 5 and to be mature enough to be 2 to be able to relieve some of the burden the families i mean these. children of all $14.14

they can still angle out by themselves to buy groceries and they can go to walk a dog bit but the others with the restrictions of matching one of 3 and always together with that we're fine they can start to to be challenged and again. and we know the government may be announcing a lockdown exit plan soon do you have any idea what shape it might take any leaks. so far not there hasn't been many details and they have sent indeed that there the elderly and their families were spent to look down to get their will will start to be able able to go out to exercise and to go for a walk but i suppose next tuesday everything will be revealed and what is clear is that the restrictions will be lifted in an even way because their pandemic has affected different areas of the nation differently and also they will last

through the whole of may him possibly june ok thank you for that ricardo paracel reporting from madrid. germany has pledged 300000000 euros in humanitarian aid to fight the coronavirus epidemic in poverty and crisis stricken country's foreign minister heiko mass said the virus posed a grave risk to those living in countries struggling with struggling health care systems as well as in war zones and refugee camps he said international solidarity was needed to end the pandemic germany is responding to a call by the united nations to provide an additional $2000000000.00 of relief to contain the outbreak in less developed countries. and let's bring in our political comedy correspondent thomas sparrow tell us what is behind germany's decision here essentially nick what's behind that decision by germany is

that pledge that you mention and also that announcement by the united nations that warning that the pandemic is affecting obviously old countries around the world but not all countries in a very equal way so the most vulnerable countries around the world are suffering more from this pandemic and that's why united nations actually needs that extra money the money that you mentioned and that explains why germany as well announced so 300000000 and this goes to something very important in germany's foreign policy and that's that multilateralism something that the foreign minister has stressed on various occasions in fact he has been looking for a so-called alliance for multilateralism on this explains why germany is giving this money to the united nations to united nations organizations because they believe germany that the united nations can actually distribute that money accordingly and also help the countries that are most affected by this pandemic the countries that are most vulnerable be it because of unarmed conflict or a war or because of the number of refugees or different reasons why germany has

decided to give this money and what the united nations could actually do with it and do we know in detail or some detail what the u.n. might be doing with it. we do know nic in fact has to do with those 2 carriers that i mentioned the fact that we have vulnerable countries that are vulnerable because they have been witnessing a conflict or a war of vulnerable groups also groups within the population for example refugees or asylum seekers and when you look exactly was going to happen with the money that germany has been giving to the united nations or 300000000 you can see for example that the world food program will receive a good portion of that or the united nations high commission of refugees or the red cross so that gives you an idea of what is going to happen with the money that germany has now plagued. germany has also helped itself out understandably notably with the government's half a trillion euro bailout fund for struggling companies just in relative terms how it generous is the u.n. contribution obviously it's important for the u.n.

and for the goals that the u.n. has but this is only one part of germany's efforts worldwide germany has said that obviously solidarity is a key aspect of its foreign policy in particular when it comes to the pandemic but it is also by the way nic a very controversial issue when you look for example in europe at that issue of solidarity there are different views among european countries as to what that solidarity should look like and in particular there's also criticism from some countries is the way germany is looking at solidarity we saw that for example of the european level also this week but in general germany is indeed focusing on that idea of solidarity beats bilaterally for example by helping countries in need when it comes to bringing into germany patients or that repatriation program or now for example helping these countries as well that are most vulnerable through the united nations program as well to diffuse thomas sparrow thank you for that insight. time now for a quick look at some of the other stories making news around the world. north

korean media is not commenting on outside speculation about leader kim jong il insta health reuters news agency says senior chinese doctors have been sent to pyongyang there are rumors that kim is seriously ill following a heart operation. more than a 1000 firefighters are still battling forest blazes in the radiation contaminated turned noble explosion zone in northern new crane the wildfires have been raging for the past 3 weeks causing extensive damage to buildings. after 3 weeks of total lockdown dubai has lifted some of its coronavirus restrictions public transport is running again and selected shops are open some measures remain in place including an overnight curfew. the corona virus outbreak in the united states is fast approaching a 1000000 confirmed cases the death toll there has now surpassed 50000 around a quarter of the global coronavirus death toll despite these grim milestones

pressure is growing in some states to ease restrictions the governor of georgia has rejected warnings from infectious disease experts he's allowing many businesses to reopen including some social distancing is almost impossible to enforce. on the day the coronavirus death toll in the usa rose above 50000 thomas putting was allowed to reopen his barber shop a barber in atlanta for over 50 years he now has to wear gloves and a mask while he cuts his client's hair. that's what i've been going to say safe and want his morning oh wall to 6 knots for a good hair there's a bird found maslow. i gotta pay rev i gotta pay my barber the muddy boot hill. it's not only barbers many businesses in georgia have been allowed to reopen like tattoo studios bowling centers and gyms cinemas and restaurants will follow on monday but not everyone is following suit this gym will continue to hold its

classes on line. whether or not we open today or one day or 2 weeks didn't really matter unless our clients are still careful to come in in addition to georgia the pioneer other southern states in the us are planning to ease restrictions on experiment that others view as risky states with a democratic governor are mostly sticking to stricter measures. and as stressed as we are about getting back to work reopening up businesses we know that if we do it too fast a 2nd wave is likely and would be even more devastating than the moment that we are in the debate on the right time to reopen is emotionally charged in the us like here in wisconsin a large number of trump supporters across the country are protesting against the restrictions. you're in you know. your freedom that your right

you know why should my freedom. for the protests are financed and supported by right wing organizations yet these protesters remain a minority according to polls 2 thirds of americans fear restrictions will be eased too soon like these nurses at a counter protest. laid out 1300 candles one for every coronavirus patient who died in a wisconsin hospital. as a growing number of countries ease their lockdown restrictions and retailers to reopen more and more people are going shopping but they are still worried about catching the corona virus a german startup is now struggling to keep up with orders for its products that keep services germ free without chemicals. they have never felt particularly hygenic but as the coronavirus sweeps the globe surfaces like escalator handrails have become a source of potentially deadly infection one german startup is come up with

a solution it produces ultraviolet light boxes that kill viruses and can be easily installed in the escalator system the company's founders patented the idea when they were teenagers yes and of the idea came to us during our time at school we were 17 and 18 years old we took part in a business plan competition and developed an idea it was when swine flu was around we wondered what we could do to make surfaces and public spaces germ free business is brisk says a blogger who thinks that the pandemic will lead to lasting changes. and. often all we can say that people are much more aware of hygiene it is no longer just a nice to have when you look off to customers and pay attention to hygiene to a must have people have to learn to think differently and i think that this will have a lasting effect. the startup is also developed other products such as this anti microbial coating that eliminates the need to disinfect surfaces

a useful way to reduce the risk of contagion during trips to the supermarket. and you are of course watching news and that's it for me and the news team next peiser thanks for watching. it's a deadly sin. and a women's nature. is motivates us. and threatens to most. greed. see should we desire. smokers that drives our own.