this is the w. news live from berlin 7500000000 euros to fight the coronavirus to fund millions of doses of vaccine of the affordable price for use around the world that's the aim of the european commission's virtual pledging conference taking place today. also coming up italy's top tourist attractions may remain deserted but the lifting of some restrictions from today will bring relief after 7 weeks of lockdown. and south koreans hit the shops and i'm also

a social distancing restrictions are lifted we'll tell you why they're calling it revenge shopping. i'm gratified welcome to the program the european commission is hosting a virtual fundraiser today to help efforts to develop a vaccine and treatments against the coronavirus event is expected to raise more than 7000000000 euros german chancellor angela merkel french president obama where mccall and united nations secretary general antonio wood terrace among world leaders who have pledged their support. the battle against covert 19 has many fronts and it looks different in every country but the ultimate goal is the same a vaccine and an effective treatment. everyone can follow through with a virus and that is why we have the task of editing together worldwide. many

of the world for a vaccine is available for whites broke use. but there are efforts underway to speak things up by pooling resources and pouring money into research. we have to build up capacities to manufacture it villianous of those and then we have to make sure that we can deploy to every corner in the world 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. to jumpstart such global cooperation the european union wants to raise at least $7500000000.00 euros to be allocated to international health organizations and research networks european leaders including the german chancellor have suggested they're ready to dig deep. for germany will also make a significant financial contribution i don't want to announce this today but i may

say that we will then also very actively observe the developments are germany's at the forefront of all these activities because we as a country are convinced that only joint international multilateral action will allow us to overcome this and demick. around the world more than $100.00 groups are researching vaccines right now almost a dozen of them are about to start or have already begun human trials such as the german company buy on tech. but whether it's this slap that succeeds all right now the message of european leaders is it doesn't matter if he comes up with a vaccine and treatment as long as someone does and saying. we're now joined by our correspondent band leader in brussels band goes off on a line wants to collect at least 7500000000 euros how realistic is that the commission president out of the very confident that this some can be raised by the

end of the day because many countries already pledged millions and millions of euros for this vaccination effort for example britain canada france germany italy japan norway and saudi arabia came up with a pledge saudi arabia alone would give 500000000 euros to the effort saudi arabia is the head of the g. 20 the group of the 20 most important economic nations in the world this year and. the g 20 is behind this effort and many international organizations also taking part in the institutions like the bill and bill gates foundation for example which are deep into vaccination efforts in brussels people are very confident that at the end the $7000000.00 there are you listed some economic heavyweights that on that list who have already pledged support missing from that

list is the u.s. is not taking part in a suspended funding even to the world health organization how much will that affect fundraising efforts. you know that very many people here that the united states are not taking part because of course they are an economic powerhouse. scientific powerhouse but people know that the president the us president is very not very keen to collaborate with international institutions and is taking more nationalistic approach for the vaccination but not the only one also china and india having their own national programs and they all say we want this vaccine for the national market 1st and then we will see if we can it shared with the world on the other hand w.h.o. the boat how it's organization is saying we need this vaccine for everybody in the world it has to be accessible for the whole population and it cannot be owned by

a single country what about the timing why is it important to have this fundraiser right now. the german chancellor said we have to speed up efforts if we really want to have a vaccine ready by the end of the year or in 12 months because it's very complicated to develop a vaccine that takes actually years normally and now this has to be short cut and for that you have to have parent of approaches and that needs a lot of money for research for the production of the. vaccine if it's there and also for the distribution to every corner of the world in the world. reporting from brussels thank you. italy is easing some of its strict lockdown measures today nationwide was directions were imposed 7 weeks ago to hold the spread of the coronavirus but now talks are reopening and people will be allowed to visit relatives living in the same region the government has promised further openings

this month if the rate of infections new infections rather stays low it's only has the 2nd highest death toll after the us with almost $29000.00 deaths out of 210000 cases. earlier i spoke to a journalist in rome and asked what italians are most looking forward to as they emerge from lock down. yes indeed i mean it's really just a modest reopening but i think for a lot of people in its lead the thing they may be looking most forward to is outdoor exercise because of course now you can go beyond the immediate vicinity of theo home the pocks have reopened and so people can go there you also may be looking to get you know is press so a cup which you know 6 that's because the coffee bars and restaurants i'm now able to take takeaway orders only manufacturing and construction work has also started so all in all you are expected to see more than 4000000 italians get back to work

this monday they do need to have those self declaration forms still though to show that they're moving because of health essential reasons you can visit family members as you mentioned but not friends they make that very clear and on a song but not perhaps funerals on so we'll be allowed right now although only a maximum of 15 people in attendance and held out doors so really it's really has been through a very intense lockdown but now today we're seeing a partial lifting all i still in the next days and weeks will be on the number of infections to ensure that you do not see a rise again not that. synagogue time reporting from rome here's a round up of some of the other pandemic news the number of people infected with covert 19 worldwide has risen to more than 3500000 almost 250000 people have now died as a result of contracting the disease new zealand has recorded

a day with no new cases for the 1st time since they operate started and the country is considering opening up 2 way travel with australia egypt is allowing hotels to reopen for domestic tourists provided they do not exceed 25 percent capacity. look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world today the trial over a stampede at germany's love parade festival 10 years ago ended without a verdict judges said coronavirus measures meant the statute of limitations would run out 3 people face charges of negligent manslaughter $21.00 people were crushed to death at the techno music festival in the city of. the e.u. has approved a 7000000000 euro rescue package that the french government wants to pay out to us the country's flag carrier like other airlines has been suffering from an almost complete hold of travel worldwide german competitor is in similar troubles and

wants to present details of a government bailout on tuesday. hospitals in bangladesh have been overrun that's the country a record one day rise in the number of coronavirus faces nearly 700 people tested positive on sunday bringing the total infected to almost 10000 the country has been in lockdown for more than a month. students across vietnam have returned to school after 3 months of lockdown schools were closed in february when the 1st corona virus infections were reported in the country teaching was moved online that number has now reported a new case has not reported a new case in 3 weeks. in south korea shoppers were busy over the weekend as a relaxation of social distancing rules allow them to return to large malls and department stores many brands slashed their prices to drum up business economists

warn it may not provide a big enough boost to the economy. it's been a long time coming crowds of shoppers returning to malls in south korea after months of self and forced social distancing economists call the spending spree revenge consumption and for some here vengeance is a fresh cut bouquet. to the line and people did not think about buying during the outbreak of new coronavirus because they only care about buying fetes mats and basic items however the number of coronavirus cases is decreasing now people are coming and buying flowers to change their mood medical or the hunger that. after the pandemic not 40 percent off store sales in march shop owners will hope the sentiment spreads for now though some customers are just happy to be outdoors again so you would have already came here with my friend to get some fresh air now i can buy things after trying them myself it feels so good because i can shop in person

and then it wouldn't be. travelers to are on the move souls gimpo airport was much busier over the holiday weekend with the number of flights to some resort island double what the where a month ago. now that the coronavirus situation has come to a little we decided to go on a trip to jeju. for all the signs of optimism however analyst caution that any bias in consumer spending may be short lived. well here in europe many national sports authorities are still debating whether to restart the football season but some countries are already playing soccer again taiwan for example which occupies only 138th place in the fee for world rankings but the islanders hoping to cash in on extra interest from viewers desperate for any online action. the ball is rolling in taiwan the men's top football division has been allowed to host matches

without fans since mid april it's one of the few sports leagues globally to be operating jaring the coronavirus pandemic cardboard cutouts have been used to try to artificially boost the atmosphere the coach of one of the team says they are doing the best they can given the situation of course it's better to have people watching in the stadium during a match as there goes the players but this is a closed door match and there's nothing we can do about it so everyone has to lift their spirits and imagine there's an audience watching non-playing staff take precautions by wearing masks as of sunday taiwan has been comparatively successful in fighting the virus with only 6 deaths recorded so far with so little sport elsewhere time when he's football is riding a mini wave of popularity among fans and internet gambling across the world. yeah i think one is a great opportunity so contrary. to being no. definitive

a lot of people are watching i think the 1st game was no more than 14000 people so i think it's good approaching it. whether the exposure will boost taiwanese football long term is unclear but their experiences could help forge the blueprint for over leagues trying to return to action. well the pandemic has also put all track and field events on hold for the time being but 3 of the world's top pole vaulters have found a novel solution they held a virtual total ments jumping in their own back gardens form a limbic champion the then old love in france was the highest goal to the outside jump rivals from sweden and from the us i. think you know his own mind off the top story we're following for you here today the european commission is aiming to raise 7500000000 euros to produce millions of doses of

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