france, italy, we are sending to italy, france, spain. we are making thousands and thousands of very high grade ventilators. big difference between high-grade and not high-grade when it comes to what those do. we are sending them to countries as they call. we are sending them all over the world. when we asked the governors, "do you need ventilators?" the answer is no. in fact, new york was nice, they sent some -- i think they sent them to massachusetts. yeah, please? >> reporter: to follow up on the comment yesterday, you said you were being sarcastic. some may have understood do you. do you want to clarify -- >> president trump: i wish they wouldn't, but i do think this. i do think the disinfectant on the hands could have a very good

in the form of the german air force specially equipped planes have flown kovi patients from italy and france to hospitals in germany in all more than 200 sick people have been transferred from european countries even in the time of corona germany sees itself as a good european. if. we want to and he will show solidarity we've proved that in the past but this is a crisis that affects us all in terms of health and economically and financially that's why we must take care in these times that the e.u. states together. but when it comes to financial help germany is less ready to offer everything that is asked for the e.u. has agreed big support package it's worth more than 3 trillion euros to counter the economic effects of the crisis such as the huge hit to european tourism but italy france and spain would like brussels to go further and issue corona bonds a new form of shared debt many german politicians worry that would put new burdens on the german taxpayer is a key that. this crisis is no reason to bring in through the back door financial instruments that involve public debt which were wrong

euros to counter the economic effects of the crisis such as the huge hit to european tourism but italy france and spain would like brussels to go further and issue corona bonds a new form of shared debt many german politicians worry that would put new burdens on the german taxpayer is the key the. crisis is no reason to bring in through the back door financial instruments that involve public debt which were wrong in the past and will be wrong in the future corona bonds would lead to more debt and also mean that all of europe ultimately lose it. but others say if european unity means anything it should be about flexing germany's economic muscles during this crisis. temporary. we need temporary corona bones to help the worst affected countries we need them for selfish reasons too the german car industry is reliant on production happening in northern italy so it's not just about solidarity it's in our own interest to do this moment thing. when. the pandemic has brought neighbors together but it's also put strains on relationships for individuals and nations for now while europe works out how to

>> for example, we are able to donate couple hundred ventilators to spank him italy, france, the u.k., countries that we wanted to support -- spain, italy, france, the u.k., countries that we have wanted to support. we have an exchange. now we can give masks, somee medidical masks, to belgium, our polish neighbor. we want to be of help as much as we can in this difficult -- in these difficult days. the european union seemed to be somehow disorganized in a crisis. it took some time to pull everything together. but now, what we see is where stronger -- we are stronger and confident we are getting out of this stronger than before. regarding the economy, for example, we have pegged a a $500 billion ececonomic stimulus that is to help send incentives for investment where it is needed and to help those countries that need to invest in their health system, as well. since we have obviously some economic trouble, as well, and in this, we are together. it shows the health system as well as the economic situation. >> it could also tear europe apart. you see it could bring europe together? >> in

european solidarity in health policy the so far been germany's focus more than 200 patients from france italy and the netherlands are being cared for in germany intensive care units but with the true economic impact of current virus still unknown pressure is growing on europe's economic powerhouse to loosen its purse strings. well they you had some state meet in a video conference today to negotiate a package to help economies recover and. is in brussels for us hi karen so how far apart are member states on how to issue debt to finance the accu economic stimulus so we still lots of work here for your leaders let's not forget this all leads us back to an age old raul over mutual i stepped between the north and the south of europe but look speaking of trillions and billions here what also has to say that this is a lot about symbolism this is politics and this is about interest rates that still aren't there we don't know where they will be at the moment italy and spain can still easily get money out to get good traits on the market so this is also a lot about politics on the other hand a lot of

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spain along with italy france and other e.u. nations want to share the cost of the crisis through euro bonds that all you nations will have to pay off. but countries including germany in the netherlands opposed that plan saying it will be a burden on their taxpayers. in an article published by newspapers across europe prime minister sanchez warned that failing to respond with unwavering solidarity could push the european union to fall apart. so how will spain overcome the challenges ahead and will it succeed in its effort to unify the us response the spanish foreign minister out on chickens honest talks to al-jazeera. the spanish foreign minister i'm sure gonzales liath thank you for talking to al-jazeera at that share. for mr gonzales let me start by asking you about the fact that spain has begun easing some of the coronavirus lockdown measures how many people are going back to work isn't it too soon to be doing so. so let me be very clear we haven't yet started deescalating the confinement measures that we to. the beginning of

dramatically over the last few weeks with content coming from around the world, particularly europe, italy, france, and the united kingdom, and over the last week or 10 days, much, much more research has been submitted within the united states. headline -- "d a china didn't warn public of likely pandemic for 60 days." tell us about your experience, the journal's experience in reporting from china and getting reports on this virus from china . what were you seeing early on? early on, as with most journals, we were seeing small case series, which is very common in an early pandemic or epidemic. few weeks for more sophisticated types of research to be presented. originally we were seeing case series of 200 patients, five patients, 20 patients. that really defined the early submissions from china. more recently, they have become much more sophisticated in the type of research we have been receiving from them. last friday we published probably the best analysis of the different approaches that china took. it is a collaboration between harvard investigators and chinese investigators, and it is a very so

well in general for example able to do needs a couple of 100 it's often to ledgers to spain italy france the u.k. countries that we wanted to support that have helped us in the past and so we could . have been helpful for them we have taken patients as you just mentioned from abroad from other countries we have an exchange i mean there were times when others helped us and now we can give for example masks some at least. medical must. or polish neighbor so we want to be of help as much as we can in this difficult days i'm very convinced you know at the very beginning once again in a crisis the european union seem to be somehow disorganized and it took some time to be pull everything together but now what we see is all together we are stronger and i'm very confident actually that we are getting out of this stronger than before regarding the economy for example we have picked a 500000000000 cannot make stimulus that is to help to send incentives for investment where it is needed and to help those countries that actually need to invest in the health system as well and it's helpful for us too

which was created in the greek crisis that now makes money available for italy france and spain without conditions they only have to take care that these finance instruments are used for the technical the corona virus and the health systems so a lot of talk a lot of measures of you mentioned also a lot of talk of solidarity but ultimately you know we we did see some fault lines on display it's a killer the way those between north and south within the e.u. so which country is ultimately have achieved what they wanted and which countries have not. well the spain italy and others have achieved easy access to cheap loans but these are only loans is not fresh money they have to pay it back at one point the italian fine is mr roberto god here he said vincentio i have one and also the dutch finance minister. on the other side said we have fun because no there will not be any corona bones no debt issue by all member states the common debt that is fiercely debated in the e.u. this has to be decided on the road to the time frame is not clear the e.u. fines mrs also agreed to have a recovery fund

well in general for example able to do nate's a couple of 100 until agers spain italy france the u.k. countries that we wanted to support that have helped us in the past and so we could . have been helpful for them we have taken patients as you just mentioned from abroad from other countries we have an exchange i mean there were times when others helped us and now we can give for example masks some at least. medical must. or polish neighbor so we want to be of help as much as we can in this difficult case i'm very convinced you know at the very beginning once again in a crisis the european union seemed to be somehow disorganized and it took some time to pull everything together but now what we see is all together we are stronger and i'm very confident actually that we are getting out of this stronger than before regarding the economy for example we have packed a 500000000000 cannot make stimulus that is to help to send incentives for investment where it is needed and to help those countries that actually need to invest in the health system as well and it's helpful for us too by the wa

the pandemic the agreement comes after an initial proposal to pool debt by countries including italy france and spain was firmly shot down by richer nations like the netherlands and germany. but those who were left disappointed by the rejection of these so-called corona bonds got their way on another issue unlike the fun flavor offered after the financial crisis a decade ago this time to cash from the common past comes with fewer strings attached. well for countries under lockdown the next few days could prove the toughest yet as travel restrictions prevent millions from celebrating easter with family and friends here in germany some families and churches are keeping the faith through creative innovations. here are. easter preparations in corona times. instead of going to see the grandparents piece family will have to make do with virtual visits with the computers set up the connection is good mom is taking down a shopping list of things to bring her parents. food deliveries to the front door instead of easter egg hunts and big meals with family and relatives and then. when i start to feel

the agreement comes after an agreement to hold that in italy, france and spain with shutdown. those left disappointed got their way on another issue. unlike the funds they were offered a decade ago, it comes with fewer strings attached. >> let's take a look at some other news around the world. 908 people lost their lives in 24 hours amid concerns and lacks sufficient ventilators with clothing. >> several people were injured when they tried to force their way in an offer -- in a gate. kenya has been people from leaving the city and i'm sure whether next meal will come from. >> the world health organization has ordered to expand coronavirus testings. the u.n. health body says some african countries are likely to face a huge peak in cases very soon. 18,000 people have died from coronavirus infections, putting it on track to overtake the italy as the most -- the ice death toll. >> passengers have thinned out on new york subwaways, but thats no assurance too manany people o need the right. >> it is really square -- really scary. if there are a l lot o of homels peoplele o on the tr

that is probably allied with france and italy. hearing come it does not include care homes or other community settings, one or two from france and scotland and wales, but broadly it doesn‘t include that. the other line is uk all settings. that isa other line is uk all settings. that is a couple of weeks behind each time because it takes more time to gather the data and you can see that asa gather the data and you can see that as a steeper line than france or italy. france does include care home deaths. it‘s really just italy. france does include care home deaths. it‘s reallyjust not. it is not directly comparable but i think the sickness of that line is a stark reminder that this about a black billy in hospitals and communities both from those statistics, the government are grappling with some of those basic issues. protective equipment also testing. what is the government saying now as we get to the end of the month and that target they laid out about when they can guarantee those basic things? the health secretary covering englan

european solidarity in health policy in germany more than 200 patients from france italy and the netherlands are being cared for in germany intensive care units but with the true economic impact of colonel virus still unknown pressure is growing on europe's economic powerhouse to loosen its purse strings. well spring our chief political editor for more honey we had a chance or criticizing the easing our restrictions in germany what exactly are her concerns. her concern is that the small victories that many have succeeded so far over the virus not to see its own health service stretched to the limits could now be lost if the easing of restrictions means that people feel too must at ease and that was her addressing particularly the state premiers here in germany where the one hand in all time was fadia we have a state premier wanting to see fast easing of restrictions apos to the return to normal and a very you have a much much tougher stance on that partly also because bavaria borders. and that's believed where a lot of the infections came from so she's has a cautioning the world at the same

other hot spot, italy, france, spain, all saw this weekend finally a decline in deaths.bc news chief foreign correspondent richard engel joining us. richard, what are you seeing? >> reporter: so, it is not all doom and gloom out there and those three countries, italy, france and spain are seeing encouraging signs. they are not saying this is over, that they have beat the coronavirus, but they are starting to be encouraged, at the very least. because italy, this weekend, reported its lowest death toll numbers for two weeks. spain, just a short while ago said for the fourth straight day, its death toll numbers are going down. and also reported that it has reached the lowest death toll numbers in almost two weekso th these three countries at least that all their hard work, all of the closures, all of the social distancing, may be paying off. but they are not taking their foot off the gas quite yet, the spanish government also just approved a request to extend the closures for three more weeks, because they don't want to have gone through so much economic pain and so much su

new york city is still the highest rate of any region in the world,urpassing spain, italy, france.n terms of cases, they are bending aittle, bke i would not o see that bend with a south koreanype of testing. anyone shows a couch, immediately quarantined, tested, contact traced. that's how you stop the epidemic. i'm notd encoura when it is bending down and new york city says stop doing community teing. we need more frontier o testing cases that just developed. that is how you stop it. laura: the president isth saying he hn't heard about problems with testing. is that credible? >> it is not credible at all. he has had advisors tellin him about this pandemic risk for a long time but he dismissed it as the corona flu and as a democratic hoax. right now the president changes from closing or opening business at eastero the end of april. i don't think we will able to open up until at least may, if not june. th is not going to slow down enough, and we are not going to capture it enough because it is the community spreading that is worse thanhe hospital cases. that is what we have to ramp u

we're in the midst of supplying italy, france germany and the u.k.hrough the national health service and for the last four weeks we have been working with the u.s. federal government, with fema and with state governments across the united states and in some cities, big cities like new york city and directly with hospitals. we're doing everything we can between ourselves and our competitors to triple manufacturing here, to triple production and really importantly to triple distribution of not only the ventilators, but also the masks and the tubing that's needed for the patients so they can rest while their body fights covid-19. liz: i'm sure you heard that president trump had hinted that he was angry with 3m, minnesota mining and manufacturing because he hinted basically that they were getting sort of higher bidders coming in for their face masks, and they were sending them to other countries. i hope you guys i would imagine you're not doing that. but can you tell me, have you been contacted by other countries who say you know what? we'll double whate

we have spain, italy, and france calling for corona bonds, something the germans in the dutch are againstame time, they are measures other than money, something italy, spain, and france have rejected. back to you guys. yvonne: let's see what is happening in india.the country is now banning exports of a drug that president trump has touted as maybe being a game changer in this five. reporter: it is called hydrochloric queen, it is a -- hydrochloroquine. it is a malaria drug. stories about treatment are helping. drug and itsis formulation have been prohibited, without any exceptions, with immediate effect. that is what is said on the website. on saturday, donald trump did speak to the indian prime minister to appeal to the release of shipments. he said he was giving the request consideration. this came about shortly after that statement was made here. it is a situation in india, where we have 1/10 the number of cases in mumbai. 3370 of them at the moment. manyis a concern is how slums there are in mumbai itself. it is about three miles away from the key business district, and home to india'

in italy, france, germany, and spain, we have reports of lower numbers of new cases.rt of what is giving equity markets a lift in europe, highere dax and the ftse than march lows. a french group has been forced to lay off three quarters of its staff, roughly 220,000 people, due to the coronavirus pandemic. the company ceo plans to rehire them all. the company says it has enough cash to withstand the crisis. ceo is currently fighting to make sure the group operations are in shape for when the rebound happens. every oned to rehire of them. you areo let go -- right, over 200,000 employees out of 300,000 because it is closed as of the first of april. i don't know how long this crisis is going to last, what i know you will see light at the end of the tunnel. i don't know if we will come back as strong as ever before -- likely not, because of recession -- but i can tell you for a fact that today we have over 3000 hotels being closed on the network of 5000. i intend to reopen every one of them. i intend to rehire every employee. i hope the people will come back traveling and

italy, france, and other countries have imposed a strict curfew by law and violators are fined.ut in japan there's no penalty for not complying. so a lockdown like these countries is not possible. there's no direct law to force private companies to close down, but the declaration could put pressure on companies to switch to telework or temporarily close storefronts. on the other hand, the governors can request or order the closure of schools and restrictions on the use of facilities where many peoplele gatherer, such a a mus and movie theaeaters. they can also request carriers to deliver necessary medical goods and equipment, such as masks. in order to build temporary medical facilities, land and buildings can be used without the consent of the owners. governors can also order the storage of necessary goods, such as medicine. there are penalties in those cases, if people disobey. people in tokyo and osaka have already been asked to stay home on weekends, but it's expected that the declaration will encourage more people to refrain from nonessential outings to help fight the virus

that if you could look at what's happened in sweden and you compare it with what's happened in italy france and germany the swedes have obviously done the right thing. why they made they have it so much higher death rate how can you say they have done the right sink. talk to me about the death rate are you talking about the older people in the country now i mind it is no decimate and it mandate that the whole think comes back to to the idea to actually do not have a stretch of cheek chance to relieve the 5 was. not to have a strategy it is reduced strict itching to this also means this prejudice and not be discussed and could be seen now is faith although they said they will protect the entity they didn't manage to do it's also are their countries have been sinking soon how can we protect the elderly and it's clear that as to the need other people think so you cannot fear them all that's the one problem. dr hansen in 3 quarters of sweden say they like what the government is doing and we understand that mobile phone data shows that most people are doing what the government is asking. should

change course along the biggest worry is really that we could see the proportions we hear about in italy france and spain. but then there will be situations where one has to decide who is one even try to save what i think everyone is afraid of that situation. this patient is stable now it's time to focus on preparing for corona patients. part has to make sure that everyone on his team knows the procedures we now have to change that in our emergency management plan. everyone has to be on the same page when corona patients are brought in so far they've only seen one confirmed case while still updates the emergency management plan a call suddenly comes through from another station. ok and there's suspicion of corona what. he suspects that. ok i'll go in the 5th floor. ok much as it makes sense if we come down with one of our beds you can't ok it doesn't matter or doesn't i don't know. the procedures have been talked through but they're not yet pre-teen good morning how's it looking. virus routine is suddenly interrupted at 7 o'clock he's standing with his neighbor outside his store today berlin ha

will see their economy strength by 6 and a half and 7 percent france 7.2 spain 8 percent italy will see their economy shrink by 91 point one percent and sweden's neighbor finland. and denmark which also imposed lockdowns their economies will shrink by 6 percent and finland add 6 a half percent and so back to your question brad it does not appear that sweden is actually doing any better r t correspondent saya tab hunter thank you for keeping us up to date. and as a reminder you can always find the latest news and information regarding the crowd of our son portable t.v.'s coronavirus tracker time now for a quick break but hang here because when we return we have discussed the impact of the pandemic on different sectors but our sports very limits of the world of ours will take a deep dive into the subject and as we go to break are the numbers at the close. you. so what we've got to do is identify the threats that we have it's crazy. let it be an arms race off and spearing dramatic development only loosely i'm going to resist i don't see how that strategy will be successful very. time to si

france. italy. we are sending to italy, france, spain. we are making thousands and thousands of very high grade ventilators, big difference between very high-grade and not high-grade. as late -- as they need them, we are sending them all over the world. and when we asked the governors you need ventilators, the answer is no. new york was nice they sent some to massachusetts. yes? >> a follow-up on the comments yesterday. you said you are being sarcastic. but some people may have misunderstood. you want to clarify? pres. trump: i do think this. the disinfectant on the hands could have a very good effect. going back to check that in the laboratory. an amazing laboratory by the way. amazing. the work they do. so he is going to check. , hard surface and this is a hard surface and i guess it appends on whose hands are talking about, right? this is a hard service and disinfecting, disinfectant has an unbelievable, it wipes it out. you saw it. sun and heat and he did a wipe it out. this is from tests. they have been doing this test for a number o