but germany's robert costa institute says there's reason to be cautiously optimistic that the measures are working. for. the indian 2000 we are seeing signs that the exponential growth curve is flattening off slightly but i will only be able to confirm this trend definitively on wednesday. with kind of a but i am optimistic that the measures are already having an effect which is very early because they've only been in place for a week. fondue. scenes like these from just last week i think of the past for now anyway chancellor merkel is in quarantine at home she's been tested after contact with an infected doctor that test came back negative but she'll be tested regularly in the coming days meanwhile she's tele working finance minister all of scholtz will be covering some of her duties. the chancellor has asked me to speak for her in the ponders tag on wednesday and we will manage this. however i believe that this is a very important sign that this infection can hit every one of us we are very vulnerable as human beings and you know one is protected from this. just after today's virtual

elderly and those with preexisting health conditions from contracting the virus meanwhile the robert costa institute for public health has released a computer simulation showing how the rate of infection varies from region to region health officials say individual states should make decisions based on regional data. now here's a look at more of the latest coronavirus developments guatemala is including the united states and canada in a ban on arrivals from countries from more countries more heavily affected by the corona virus outbreak in central american country are reported its 1st case of the virus on friday mexico's health ministry has registered a rise in the number of confirmed corona virus cases jumping from 26 just 15 from just 15 a day earlier panama's tally has risen to 36 including 3 foreigners south korea has for the 2nd day in a row reported more recoveries from the corona virus than it has new infections razor. hopes that asia's biggest epidemic outside mainland china may be slowing and as a precaution against the virus new zealand has cancelled a national remembrance service marking t

preexisting health conditions from the can directing contracting the virus meanwhile the robert costa institute for public health has released a computer simulation showing how the right of infections varies from region to region of the visual side the individual states should make decisions based on regional data. are joining me now is de w. political correspondent kate brady kate which measures have been taken exactly. well as you say the measures that are being recommended around germany right now come from the top but actually germany is of course a federal system so what we're seeing actually is a very slow but steady trickle of various measures across the country right now different states moving at different speeds but one of the biggest changes that we've seen in the last 24 hours or so is the number of schools that are expected to close as of next week many states saying that schools and universities will be closed until the end of the easter holidays and also if you just look a bit closer to home here in berlin as well now we have museums closed here thing as have been closed all moti

country's disease control agency has raised its coronavirus risk assessment too high the robert costa institute says stricter measures are necessary to contain the spread of the virus 98000 cases are confirmed to germany is not under general lockdown but appeals for people to stay home and avoid unnecessary contact are having an effect t.w. political correspondent sun media reports there's a curious calm in the normally pulsating heart of berlin on tuesday morning far fewer people than usual were out in about in the german capital. foreign minister heiko must announced another unprecedented measure a travel warning for the entire planet he said no unnecessary trips should be made in addition the government will provide $50000000.00 euros so german citizens currently abroad can come home. also i think i'm the ministry of foreign affairs has agreed on a unique program with commercial airlines which will bring back german travelers from particularly affected areas within the next few days but we are talking above all about iraq oh the dominican republic the philippines egypt and the mall deaves in

elderly and those with preexisting health conditions from contracting the virus meanwhile the robert costa institute for public health has released a computer simulation showing how the rate of infection varies from region to region health officials say individual states should make decisions based on regional data. here's a look at more of the latest coronavirus developments guatemala is banning arrivals from countries heavily affected by the corona virus outbreak that now includes the u.s. and canada it comes after water moller reported its 1st case of the virus on friday mexico's health ministry says the number of. i'm cases of the virus has jumped to 26 from just 15 a day earlier meanwhile panama's tally has risen to 36 south korea has for the 2nd day in a row reported more recoveries from the recurring a virus than it has new infections saudi arabia is suspending international flights for 2 weeks starting on sunday to curb the viruses spread and. a brief look now at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of algeria's cap

control agency has raised its coronavirus risk assessment to high a spokesperson for the robert costa institute says stricter measures are necessary to contain the spread of the virus the berlin government is escalating its response foreign minister has warned against any unnecessary travel outside the country and he announced an unprecedented 50000000 euro operation to bring home all german citizens stranded abroad. ministry of foreign affairs has agreed on a unique program with commercial airlines which will bring back german travelers from particularly affected areas within the next few days but we are talking above all about iraq of the dominican republic the philippines egypt and the moldy cheese in coordination with us the airlines will make flights available for the. book right here all right our political correspondent hans front is following the german government's approach for us hi hans this sounds like a huge logistical operation i mean how many people are we talking about who are stuck and where will they be taken to we don't know exactly how many they are the foreign minister was

virus merkel's cell faisel lation comes as germany's leading public health institution the robert costa institute says it has detected the 1st signs that the rise in the corona virus might be leveling off in germany chance americal who was 65 that went into quarantine after being vaccinated against a different fire. by a doctor who later tested positive medical spokesman says she will now be tested daily her last act before going into quarantine was to announce sweeping restrictions on freedom of movement and social interaction. angle americal about to announce the most severe restrictions on freedom of movement seen in germany since world war 2 the corona virus continues to spread rapidly convincing the chancellor that further containment measures are needed so far it had largely been left to states and municipalities to curb the contagion creating a patchwork of rules and guidelines the new measures will be rolled out across germany. today. we have discussed today how our counter measures are working we have no vaccine and we have no drug against the disease all we have firstly the efforts we a

but germany's robert costa institute says there's reason to be cautiously optimistic that the measures are working. for. the indian tent we are seeing signs that the exponential growth curve is flattening off slightly but i will only be able to confirm this trend definitively on wednesday if you need kind of a but i am optimistic that the measures are already having an effect which is very early because they've only been in place for a week. or 2 fondren scenes like these from just last week i think of the past for now anyway chancellor merkel is in quarantine at home she's been tested have to contact with an infected doctor that test came back negative but she'll be tested regularly in the coming days meanwhile she's telling where king finance minister all of scholtz will be covering some of her cuties of these devices the chancellor has asked me to speak for her in the pond as todd on wednesday and we will manage this. however i believe that this is a very important sign that this infection can hit every one of us we are very vulnerable as human beings and you know one is protected f

corona virus michael self isolation comes as germany's leading public health institution the robert costa institute says it has detected the 1st signs that the rise in the corona virus might be leveling off in germany a chance america who is $65.00 went into quarantine after being vaccinated against a different virus by a doctor who later tested positive michael spokesman says she will now be tested daily her last act before going into quarantine was to announce whipping restrictions on freedom of movement and social interaction. it's an unusual sight. brandenburg gate deserted in the middle of the day. it's a similar picture elsewhere in the german capital as people start heeding the call to stay indoors areas normally bustling almost empty but experts say the decision by many to stay at home could be impacting the number of infections you're. seeing signs that the exponential growth curve is flattening off slightly looks cool but i will only be able to confirm this trend definitively on wednesday but i'm optimistic that the measures are already having an effect. which is very early because they'v

coronavirus risk assessment to high at the agency's daily press briefing a spokesman for the robert costa institute said stricter measures are necessary to contain the spread of the virus citing the ongoing dynamic of the pandemic he said there were increasing warning signs from german clinics that the number of seriously ill cases is increasing. all right let's bring in our political correspondent hans brown for the very latest on this story hi good to see you so germany a center for disease control has raised the risk level now to high for this corona virus pandemic and is warning that strict measures need to be taken in order to prevent millions of people from getting infected so what kind of further measures are meant by this i think the leader of the institute was referring to all the measures that we have been reporting about in the last 24 hours or so in other words the increased. dahlan of german cities and germany as a whole certain shops the do not sell essential goods are go out to be closed and other shops are restricted in the opening hours restaurants are restricted in the opening all

or delayed it will be up to the sports associations but i need a bit and this is the robert costa scientific institute supports these measures and is calling on communities and hospitals to activate their emergency plans this is one for this is important we are just at the beginning of the demick and we will only be able to cope with it when all those in positions of responsibility take action in this imminent crisis situation. economy ministers from the federal and state levels have discussed coordinating stimulus and support measures the federal economy minister said several 1000000000 euros is being made available to. the overall and make least kind much as possible we don't want any businesses in germany to go bankrupt because of the coronavirus. skin lows and we don't want any jobs to be lost either. for logging in the government is striving to make it easier for those working reduced hours to access benefits a decision on that is due wednesday. and return to united states now in what is shaping up to be a big night for joe biden in the race for the democratic presidential nomination voters in 6

looking rather the positive and there was some rather cautious optimism coming from the robert costa public health institute earlier this week with regards to what effect positive effect the measures might be having here in germany which have been put in place so we're looking at closures of schools closures of shops that onselling figured for example so many of those measures do seem to be being idea too and certainly they will be a reassessment of those in the coming weeks to see if they are indeed flattening the curve kate brady of the german parliament saying. lawmakers in the united states have now agreed to a 2 trillion dollars stimulus package democrats and republicans announced the deal shortly after midnight in washington among the items agreed adults could receive direct deposits of up to 1200 dollars 500 dollars for children the government will support small businesses with loans the tune of $367000000000.00 and hospitals will receive around $150000000000.00 in aid there will also likely be half a trillion dollars in guaranteed subsidized loans to large businesses. of president donald trump has s

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robert costa. bert: good evening. we begin tonight with the rapidly unfolding story here in shington. leaders at both ends of pennsylvania avenue are now confronting a test to the american system.ai uncey has gripped institutions and sentors. health care, the economy, national security, and politics. president trump declared a national emergency on friday. two days after addressing the coronavirus. the novel president trump: the action i am tllaking wipen up access to up to $50 billion for states and territories and localities our shared fight against this disease. we're announcing a new partnership with private sectto vastly increase and accelerate our cacity tofo test the coronavirus. we want to make sure that those who need a test can get a testy very saf quickly, and conveniently. robert: and on capitol hill, house speaker nancy pelosi has worked all week on ag sweep aid package with treasury secretary steven mnuchin. >> f to putilies first, our legislation secures paid leave with t weeksf paid sick leave and family and medical ave for thoseffected by the virus. and for those who lose their jobs, we are strengthening unemployment insurance, a critical step to protect workers' economic security. frobert: th