her. am. this is g w news live from berlin and europe launches a major initiative in the search for a coronavirus vaccine the european commission boss arcelor funder lionel wants to raise 7500000000 euros to fund research into an affordable vaccine that will be available all around the world also coming up on the program. south africans get some exercise and celebrate being allowed to leave their homes as the government eases of one of the world's strictest lock downs. and at least hear from indian health workers who say they're being forced to risk their lives to treat kovan 1000

patients. i'm claire richardson and welcome to the show germany and france are spearheading european efforts to fund research into a coronavirus vaccine a virtual pledging conference next week is aiming to raise 7500000000 euros european commission president herself on july and says the goal is to develop vaccines treatments and tests to be available worldwide at an affordable price. of scientists around the world race to develop a vaccine the e.u. is trying to rally global support in the fight against corona virus in an interview with the table you commission president or sort of on the law and called for a coordinated approach have to build up capacity. to manufacture it zillions of

those and then we have to make sure that we can deploy to every corner in the world and no fear and affordable price and that's what exactly we're working on for that we need money and we need to go global corporation. the pandemic is also putting a strain on state finances countries like italy and spain want support in the shape of so-called corona bones effectively shared debt between eurozone countries but illustrating the blocks north south divide the plan for the solidarity has met opposition from germany and the netherlands. in the whole instrument we will have certainly the right balance of loans and grants this is the process where we have to negotiate with all 27 member states of course and i think this is democracy we have to speak about the detailing out the tailor made programs but all

i do agree that it is important to support the countries that were hardest hit by the virus and the economic consequences. the majority of e.u. countries have declared states of emergency in a bid to contain the virus but the lion had a warning for any government seeking to abuse those powers. we're looking very closely to hold these measures are implemented when it comes to the european values indeed the freedom of speech the freedom of media for example so we stand ready to intervene immediately if this is not appropriate and time limited. for now the priority remains saving lives and stopping the spread of vaccine the key to some kind of return to normality. and you can see our full interview with arcelor funded lion on our web site that's d w dot com now here's a roundup of some of the latest pandemic developments the u.n. is warning that millions of children are risk missing out on vital medicines

because travel disruption has delayed shipments the world health organization says the rate of infection across africa is increasing ireland's prime minister is extending the national walk down by 2 weeks to may 13th and the u.k.'s krone virus death toll has now passed 27500. well south africa has begun to ease its coronavirus lock down one of the strictest in the world's factories and farm businesses are to reopen in phases restaurants will also start serving takeaways again and for many south africans or perhaps the best news is that they can get out into the open air if only for 3 hours a day. south africans can exercise outside again for the 1st time in more than a month it's a relief for many you cannot go for a bike right or even some handstands. if. they do it is just. they do do something you feel good to be back we don't you don't actually

we actually take for granted i mean if you look at this. i could do this every day . 5 weeks ago the country's president ordered most citizens to remain indoors and shuttered all but essential businesses as part of the response to the pandemic it's been one of the strictest lockdowns in the world and doesn't result many people have been struggling to make ends meet. or now when i get this good life in bed up because i'm not working. i'm feeling good today when i'm. going to get something wanted table although the looked and seems to have been affective there have been dozens of complaints about police brutality when implementing it the united nations has expressed concern about the heavy handedness as the country slowly america's from lock down in south africa now faces the challenge of boosting its economy which was already in recession before the

coronavirus struck. now for a brief look at some other stories making headlines around the world north korean state media says leader kim jong un has attended the opening of a fertilizer factory it's the 1st report of kim making a public appearance since speculation about his health started to grow after he missed a national anniversary celebrations last month. here in berlin hundreds of people have defied a ban on public gatherings to celebrate may day traditionally a day of leftwing protest in the german capital activists protest against coronavirus restrictions and conditions increases over crowded refugee camps. u.s. presidential hopeful joe biden has denied sexually assaulting a former senate aide in 1993 these are the former vice president's 1st public remarks on the issue more than a month after the allegations surfaced or are friends coworkers one group

particularly affected by the cove in 1000 pandemic is health workers as well as physical exhaustion doctors nurses and carers also have to deal with the emotional strain of seeing so many people die some also risking their own lives because of a lack of personal protective equipment d.w. has been looking at the difficulties facing community health workers in india who suddenly find themselves on the front line in the battle against cove at 19. every morning this is how rajan we do he gets ready for work. or she has to protect herself tim scott and haim watched much as she was it homes in her neighborhood to check for symptoms for one of my. doing is an activity social health activist and also known as an arsenal worker. in addition to them in her community her educators asha workers have now been deployed as the very 1st line of defense in india's

fight against school with 19 years. to reach our assigned area where she conducts sobeys with other workers johnson has to either visit or fox by areas called red zones where numerous positive pieces of the wires have been detected despite this she has been provided with only one mosque that she washes and uses every day. most are so workers also cannot afford protective equipment on their own. this chemical number is very motivated i gather the 1st time when i was made to visit a red zone i had never gloves nor a mask we received just 33 rupees a day the government treats us worse than bonded labor a little bit about getting away from the crop up on the. other actual workers have also at times been forced to visit just areas without gloves marts and sanitizer. some of them have refused to work as a consequence the interim government has promised insurance coverage for each

health worker on the front lines of code 19 but that is only if they die in the line of duty. the actual workers are not insured if they fall ill with coronavirus the delhi government however tells us that they are ensuring a regular supply of protective equipment to all the frontline health workers but workers like rajan are not the only ones struggling to reach people without sufficient protective gear this is one of hundreds of community clinics in delhi these primary health centers run by the state government have been especially important in providing health care in underserved areas now they play an important role in the capital in the struggle against the spread of the virus. while the doctors at these clinics are equipped with basic protective gear they do run a risk of contracting cord 19 from a symptomatic areas this doctor wanted his meeting with held because he feels professional just because it's 100 percent risk here we're at

a 100 percent risk because there may be asymptomatic patients coming to us who have not been tested we too can be asymptomatic carriers we should get tested this. with a number of cases in india still on the rise community health workers like large and have a tough task ahead of everybody who might also be infected something we do want to work on but not by putting our lives at stake. as rajan passes by this red zone every day to conduct her duties she and many health workers like her are braving a life and death threat. in germany are closed until further notice it has of the coronavirus crisis but that doesn't mean people can only watch films on their tablets or t.v.'s one project here in berlin is offering the cinema experience from people's own balconies. architect olaf kharkov reckons people should still be able to watch films on the big screen despite the corona crisis his solution projecting

the film onto the outside of an empty apartment building does not reduce to over gates grates because it's so big the wall is white so once you get stock the coolest look purrfect is just the right distance away making an excellent big screen is going to be a great show tonight perfect. the film is being projected from a balcony across the street this screening with a difference is part of a fund raising campaign to help our town cinemas which have had to go dark during the lockdown. now we thank you know those things are difficult enough of a smaller cinemas even in normal times. this closure is killing them off they probably won't be able to open it to august of the earliest this week i mean to raise 700000 euros and we've already hit 100000 euros with me for and with. the idea is generating plenty of interest how many of the residents want to watch

it's a welcome relief from the tedium of the lockdown. we're all looking forward to it people have been quite bored and worried this is like a breath of fresh air. and there's even popcorn and a burley in start up is delivering free supplies of the snack everyone is making the best of things. with. vegan popcorn carrot in mandarin we've also got salted caramel. finally darkness falls and it's show time on the bill is loving vincent an animation about the artist vincent van gogh the residents are ready made audience for the apartment block screening. today to relax

a bit to not seeing. something else moves. its. inquiries have already come from other parts of the city but lane is full of buildings suitable for screenings as if we were climb really pleased it's gone so well it's been a great success with this. focus. of film shows on the outside of top blocks and now planned twice a week moving location each time a welcome twist on open a cinema and a creative response to the crisis. some sports news a 3 members of the german bundesliga soccer side of cologne have tested positive for the corona virus all are symptom free and are in quarantine the club is not disclosing of the names or positions of the players news of the positive tests is a blow to the german football league's hopes of resuming the season later this month and

a singapore 0 is close to the public because of the coronavirus it's penguins have been able to move around the premises without visitors getting in the way staff try to keep the birds entertained during the lockdown and take them out for walks to explore the deserted zoo and inspect unfamiliar corners like the children's playground. here watching d.w. news i'll have more for you at the top of the hour but before i go and i jerry and drumming legend tony allen has died in paris at the age of 79 with former band mate fela kuti tony allen is credited with creating the afro beat sound so here's one of his hits crazy afro beat thanks for joining us.

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