tv DW News Deutsche Welle May 4, 2021 8:00am-8:15am CEST
8:00 am
this is d.w. news live from berlin a metro bridge collapses in mexico city killing at least 15 people the elevated rail line giving way sending a train plunging into the road below 1st responders are searching for survivors. also coming up india's agony intensifying as coronavirus cases top 20000000 the national vaccination drive is faltering even as the sheer number of infections overwhelms the health care system and they poured billions into the fight against
8:01 am
the coronavirus of other global health causes now they're splitting up bill and melinda gates are divorcing after 27 years. i'm sorry kelly walk into the program we begin with some breaking news this morning coming in from mexico at least 15 people have been killed dozens more injured in a metro accident in the capital mexico city authorities they say that an overpass on an elevated section of the system collapsed plunging a train onto the street and trapping cars underneath the incident happened late on monday night on the city's newest metro line line 12 emergency crews are on the scene they are searching for survivors of course bring you the latest developments
8:02 am
on this story as they come and. but in the meantime we want to take you to another part of the world we're heading to india where the number of corona virus cases has officially top 20000000 as the crisis tightens its grip many experts believe that the real figures for deaths and infections are much higher than the official tally at the same time supply shortages are hampering the national vaccination drive and the health care system is buckling under the weight of new cases. there is no room for these patients at this hospital instead they are made to wait outside and left hoping that the oxygen supply will hold out as ambulances queue at hospitals by other means of transport also taking on a crucial role trains are india's lifeblood its tracks holding fright and people
8:03 am
across the country's vast land mass today they also offer a lifeline and this locomotive pulls a precious cargo oxygen headed to the worst hit areas. india's railroads have been drafted into the country's emergency response in other ways to. 11 train coaches have been converted into isolation wards there's a separate coach for the doctors that's 12 isolation coaches available here there are 2 oxygen cylinders in each coach and we've set up 9 air coolers as well sprinklers on the ceiling control the temperature 16 patients can be accommodated in each coach and sanitation waste disposal arrangements have also been made. ingenuity and improvise ation doing their bit to stem the rising tide of coronavirus deaths but it's not enough to shield the modi government from anger over its failure to prevent these deadly 2nd wave of the pandemic. it was
8:04 am
a contribution factor to an unexpected loss for the prime minister b.j. b. party losing an important state election in west bank go. much like the surgeon infections this is not what modi had in mind when he declared the end of the pandemic at political rallies all of it india after this miscalculation his political fortunes may be linked to the coronavirus more closely than ever. and for more on that let's bring in delhi bureau chief. i mean 20000000 infections is what is being reported right now in the country how are authorities trying to reverse this serve. so it's another people who might still get 20000000 infections 2nd only to leave united states plus the government is very moderate and they're trying everything within their means to try and sure
8:05 am
the 2nd surgery just great urgency now to do with this situation and using not turns cannot use restrictions in many states to distribute it to people who will went and in fact include you can tell you end up hurt because they're locked in one bit of positive news the numbers of infections have fallen in the past 24 hours daily and this is the last number in some 20 days so the 1st authorities are hoping this is to do with the curfew a lot time which is in place in the city in tikrit and the government strategies that nation vaccination started here. but now it's being expanded to include anyone. in it initially glitches. to be taxied but in some areas it's got mad respect yesterday some 40000 people between the age of 18 and 44th vaccinated and so this is important because in this 2nd surge a lot of young people have been affected so to lockdowns to look after us through
8:06 am
that mission that government is hoping to bridge to try to you know transmission and. and nevertheless i mean the you know i talk about those vaccination efforts on return and there is though you know reports still filtering through of a severe shortage of the vaccines and you know that has led some people to wonder how is it that india one of the world's biggest suppliers of vaccines is in this situation. good question because that was not just manufacturing of vaccines is based in the syrian institute of india in mumbai this institution has been a key role in india's machination going along with it not the indigenous in good vaccine. people are asking themselves what they really didn't comment underestimated its need maxine's of the 1st wave of the good virus into it india
8:07 am
and he began extrude vaccine some 66000000 doses of vaccine were sent in dozens of countries as applied to india's vaccination diplomacy the country's generosity of course was that preceded it now in defiance its job slot it's also started getting not vaccines to overseas for example that russia. is not being used in just that situation. delhi bureau chief armory to thank you so much for joining us. well now to some other developments in the pentameter sri lanka has imposed tough new restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of the virus public gatherings and weddings are banned and schools will remain closed until further notice cambodia is set to lift its locked out in the capital phnom penh despite record or recording another record in daily cases the country is battling its worst outbreak to date and north korea has warned its citizens to brace for
8:08 am
a prolonged struggle against the virus the un has earmarked nearly 2000000 vaccine doses for p.r. but it's unclear how and when those shipments will arrive. overseas visitors may be able to enjoy holidays in europe again this summer the european commission has outlined plans to reopen borders for travellers fully inoculated with an approved vaccination the aid is to kickstart tourism but all 27 e.u. member states must 1st approve the plan while variance after months of gloomy pandemic news in brussels finally some cause for optimism on an e.u. press conference the commission is proposing to ease restrictions on nonessential travel to the e.u. to take into account the progress of the nation campaigns and developments in the epidemiological situation well light europe's attractions beckon but potential
8:09 am
visitors are likely to encounter different rules in different countries after months of lockdown france will begin relaxing its nightly curfews this month reopen cultural sites under law cafes bars and restaurants to offer outdoor service in germany over night hotels days for tourists are currently forbidden and no date has been set for reopening in person dining in many places a nighttime curfew remains in effect and some destinations are even off limits for nonresidents some countries that depend heavily on tourism are pushing for a full reopening in time for the summer to help things along greece is a case of developing digital proof that travelers have been vaccinated or tested negative for corona virus but on a continent where many countries are slow to digitise some worry this proposal could delay rather than hasten their holiday in the sun. and let's take a look at some other stories making headlines around the world germany's october
8:10 am
fest has been canceled for a 2nd year in a row the varian premier marcus are there says that the safety risks are too high as no one knows how long the pandemic may last the annual festival in munich celebrating beer and bavarian culture normally draws 6000000 visitors a. suspected islamist militants have killed about 30 people in eastern burkina faso security sources say that gunmen attacked a village near the border with needs air al qaida and the so-called islamic state have killed thousands in an insurgency in burkina faso a 1000000 more have fled their homes in the united states f.b.i. agents have shot an armed man outside of the headquarters of the central intelligence agency suspect attempted to drive into the compound in langley virginia triggering an hours long standoff he was taken to hospital but his
8:11 am
condition is unknown at a u.s. judge has agreed to delay the sex crimes trial of glade maxwell the former girlfriend of the disgraced financier jeffrey epstein she's accused of procuring minors the trial is now scheduled to begin in the fall after prosecutors added new charges. the u.s. have billionaire bill gates and his wife melinda are divorcing after 27 years of marriage the couple say that they will carry on working together at their foundation they focus on environmental and health causes among them fighting the coronavirus. bill and melinda gates more than just one of the wealthiest couples in the world for decades their names have been synonymous with charitable giving on an unprecedented scale but now the 2 have used twitter to announce they're going their separate ways. after a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship we have made the decision to end our marriage we
8:12 am
will continue our work together at the foundation but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives. bill gates who became the richest person in the world as the founder of microsoft married melinda french in 1904 together they founded the bill and melinda gates foundation in 2000 which has spent over $50000000000.00 fighting poverty disease and inequality and in the past year more than a $1000000000.00 fighting the coronavirus only way to eliminate the threat of this disease somewhere is to eliminate it everywhere. this illusion is not cim in the rich countries that are doing the natural thing of wanting to protect their people the solution is to vastly increase the manufacturing capacity so we can cover everyone as soon as possible for now the question of what will happen to the
8:13 am
couple's $130000000000.00 fortune is between them and their lawyers. in time in the world of sports hats or berlin have been back in action in the one to seek after a 2 week around a virus quarantine after sitting out 3 games they are now keen to pull themselves out of the relegation zone against minds how to could only manage a one all draw. being 2nd to last in the standings this late in the season means your him big trouble could his head to berlin come back strong from their quarantine and rack up some points against both spend sun's minds. you've got them on the way after 36 minutes. change that set. a perfectly designed and executed free kick headed in by the frenchman to open the scoring for hair. but it took minds only
8:14 am
5 minutes to respond to. philip when it getting his 1st one just the get go. and what an unstoppable beauty it was. and that's how it ended one and. pick up only one point though it could prove crucial in their battle to beat the drop. you're watching deja vu news a quick reminder of our top stories authorities in mexico say that at least 15 people have been killed in a metro accident and elevated rail line collapsed sending a train plunging to the ground below and trapping cars under the rubble officials say that a support beam gave way dozens more people have been injured and transferred to a nearby hospital or hospitals excuse me the accident happened on the metro line 12 it is it's construction has been plagued by complaints and accusations of
8:15 am
irregularities. of course wolf the latest on that story as developments to india company and in the meantime thank you so much for joining us my colleague benches a live is up next with the business updates as always mark our web site p.w. dot com i'm serious cali and berlin thanks for washers. trajectory it's. the new low. if you want to extrude you don't fit.
27 Views
Uploaded by TV Archive on