i want to thank you so much for joining us dr a lot of viola president of germany's robert costa institute we really appreciate your time and expertise so you are. well here's a look at some other developments in the coronavirus pandemic the czech republic has announced it is limited movement to essential trips to work family shopping and medical consultations it comes after the country reported a new record level of 12000 confirmed cases in one day researchers in the u.k. are planning to deliberately infect volunteers with the virus that causes covert 19 the controversial technique could speed up development of a vaccine to help end the pandemic if it receives approval and the philippines has lifted a ban on non-essential foreign trips by filipino nationals the government has gradually eased travel restrictions to bolster the economy which slipped into recession earlier this year let's get a quick check of some other stories making news around the world at least 34 members of afghanistan's security forces have been killed in attacks by the taliban in the northern takar province according

bad is the situation with that very question earlier to last hour wheeler president of the robert costa institute germany's central health disease control authority. well actually the numbers are rising over the weeks in particular since july so we have to be very proud of the earth and the tyrants who controlled us and why this is. that we all control ourselves behavior it is of utmost important but he also speaks to the roots. basically keeping a distance from other people not colored girl across particularly not a closed room and if you will there is who controls. well germany is of course far from alone in grappling with the resurgent pandemic governments across the continent are scrambling to contain a 2nd wave of coronavirus infections so what's the situation in some of the biggest hotspots where we asked our correspondents in spain belgium and poland. your experience once again very tense and what makes it even worse is that the pressure on the house system is repartee increasing i received a message from a medical doctor who works in the local hospital in sydney are yesterday and what she

time and the head of germany's leading corona virus institute the public health authority of robert costa institutesays as well that this moment is decisive and what really counts is individual responsibility across the board so we'll see if that responsibility starts now with this meeting of the state premiers. political correspondent linda craig thank you melissa. time now for a look at some of the other stories making news around the world 2 russians and one american have successfully reached the international space station the fastrack flight took just 3 hours after the usual time it's not as a last mission on a russian spacecraft the u.s. now has its own access with space x. . in thailand major anti-government rally has been met with counter-demonstrations from supporters of the monarchy scuffles briefly broke out but the 2 sides were mostly kept apart by heavy police presence pro-democracy protesters are calling for reforms to the constitution and the monitors. scientists warning that australia's great barrier reef is declining alarming rates a new study has confirmed that at least half the c

authorities says that the country could face an uncontrolled spread of corona virus infections the robert costa institute has recorded a new high for daily cases and is warning that 19 death rates could also rise of the words have issued new travel warnings and urging people to stick to the rules in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus but stricter measures they could be yet to come. more than 11000 new cases in one day it's the highest number of new code 19 infections germany has reported since the pandemic began these maps show in red where there have been more than 50 new infections per 100000 inhabitants over 7 days left is a map of germany 2 months ago now to the right it's clear half of germany has changed color and solutions to the top 2 in the situation is now very serious in france the number of infections is rising quickly in many places and we don't know where that number is headed because but we can still slow the spread everyone can play their part we are not powerless if we follow all of the rules conduct to buy a target while some germans a worried many a king to play their part in h

against domestic and international tourism speaking with the press today the head of germany's robert costa institute expressed great concern about the spike let's listen. to the current situation worries me a lot we don't know how things will develop over the next few weeks it's possible that we will see more than 10000 cases a day and it's possible that the virus spreads uncontrollably does he just used to do it for good and for more let's bring in political correspondent thomas sparrow who is following all of this for us from berlin did the german government thomas mention any specific steps that they are taking sorrow what mr also mentioned immediately after that soundbite that we've just heard is that his hopes that germany will be able to control and reduce the numbers on by doing so that germany will avoid the health system from being overwhelmed on this has been a particularly important element when you look overall at how germany has fared when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic because yes obviously these numbers are very concerning but at the same time germany has fared comparatively wel

this morning more than 4000 cases announced and we were hearing there from the head of the robert costa institute about his concern that it could soon be 5 digit figures of new infections i must say that the chancellor angela merkel at one point last week was talking about the potential for being even more than that such was the level of concern amongst the health officials but also amongst the politicians here in germany in so far as the solutions that they're talking about all several people eminent politicians have pointed to the system in place here in the city state of perl in a traffic light system warning people in 3 different categories related to covert 93 which can be followed where people can see ok this is the danger level and this is what the government's doing about it it's in place here in berlin and the prime minister of various has suggested it for the whole country but so far at least that has not been agreed at the federal level. and dominic this bike in numbers it's being reflective throughout europe isn't it. yes if you look at the map of western and central europe you can se

threshold for the introduction of tougher restrictions germany's disease control agency the robert costa institute is warning about the spread of the coronavirus would become uncontrollable if people don't stick to hygiene distancing rules german chancellor angela merkel says she doesn't want a repeat of what happened in spring when europe's largest economy went into lockdown. more than a foot has a new infections in the past day that's germany's highest rate since april when the kountry was today knocked down has mr yen span want of growing complacency and a population and called for responsible behavior the next 6w8xw people cooperate the chances of the virus spreading will drop dramatically like that is the good that this pandemic is or so a character test for us as a society and we can only pass if we pull together. in recent days authorities have tightened restrictions in high risk areas such as the capital beilin from saturday on words a curfew will be imposed on bars and restaurants as germany braces for soaring cases but according to the account trees leading vajrayana g.'s rest trick sion

to robert costa institute germany's leading us actually center for disease control says that a mask could be as important as a vaccine if not more so would you agree with right i think the mask is what we have now and it's proven to be very effective so let's stick with the mouse click. thank you very much thanks to all of you for being with us and thanks to you for turning out to see you so. much. can you hear me now or years yes we're going to hear you in her last years german chancellor we'll bring you an angle a man called and you've never cards have been full of surprises yourself with what is possible who is magical really what moves her and what also who talks to people who follows her along the way admirers and critics alike how is the world's most powerful woman shaping her legacy joining us from echols last on. down from the book you are no one on the floor of. the length of nokomis. exposing injustice global news that matters to me for minds. every day counts for us and for our planet. global ideas is on its way to bring you more conservation. how to make cities green. how can

time and the head of germany's leading corona virus institute the public health authority of robert costa institute says as well that this moment is decisive and what really counts is individual responsibility across the board so we'll see if that responsibility starts now with this meeting of the state premiers. political correspondent linda craig thank you melissa. let's not turn to some of the other stories making news around the world 2 russians and an american have blasted off on a fast track mission to the international space station the so use rocket will reach the orbiting lab in just 3 hours after the normal flight time it's nasa's last mission on a russian spacecraft the u.s. now has its own access with spacings. u.s. president all trumps nominee for the vacant seat on the supreme court says her religious views would not influence her decisions the 2nd day of confirmation hearing saw devout roman catholic a man tony barrett would questions by the senate judiciary committee on 3 in court . china and russia have been elected to the united nations human rights council the vote went through d

warning that the country could face an uncontrolled spread of corona virus infections the robert costa instituteorded a new high for daily cases and is warning that covert 1000 death rates are about to rise while authorities have issued new travel warnings and are urging people to stick to the rules as they try to curb the spread of the virus. more than 11000 new cases in one day it's the highest number of new code 19 infections germany has reported since the pandemic began these maps show in red where there have been more than 50 new infections per 100000 inhabitants over 7 days left is a map of germany 2 months ago now to the right it's clear half of germany has changed cholera and solutions to talk to on the situation is now very serious in france the number of infections is rising quickly in many places and we don't know where that number is headed but we can still slow the spread everyone can play their part we are not powerless if we follow all of the rules conduct to by talking while some germans a worried many a king to play their part in helping to slow the spread of the virus. moved by

warning that the country could face an uncontrolled spread of coronavirus infections the robert costa institute has recorded a new high for daily cases and he's warning that couvade 19 deaths rates are set to rise while authorities have issued new travel warnings and are urging people to stick to the rules in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus but stricter measures could be yet to come. it's the highest number of new covert 1000 infections the german public health institute has had to report during this pandemic more than 11000 new cases in one day these maps show in red where they've been more than 50 new infections para 1000 inhabitants over a 7 day period left is a map of germany 2 months ago now to the right it's clear half of germany has changed color. and solution is to talk to a. situation is now very serious the number of infections is rising quickly in many places and we don't know where that number is headed but we can still slow the spread everyone can play their part we're not powerless if we follow all of those rules you don't peter cundall to. 1.5 me to distance hand washi

and talking to the press today the head of germany's robert costa institute robert mueller said that he had great concern about the spike of what would be up to the current situation worries me a lot we don't know how things will develop over the next few weeks it's possible that we receive more than 10000 cases a day it's possible that the virus spreads uncontrollably so she's just going to do it for the right and for more let's bring in the of legal correspondent thomas sparrow who is following all of this for us from berlin did the german government thomas mention any specific steps that they are taking. sorrow what mr also mentioned immediately after that soundbite that we've just heard is that his hopes that germany will be able to control and reduce the numbers and by doing so that germany will avoid the health system from being overwhelmed on this has been a particularly important element when you look overall at how germany has fared when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic because yes obviously these numbers are very concerning but at the same time germany has fared compara

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robert costa, also with "the post." he is also moderator of "washington week" on pbs. phil rucker, to begin with your beat over at the white house, we have a short list of the people and institutionshe president has attacked, i was going to say in the past couple of days. most of these are just in the past couple of hours. they run the gamut from fauci to the supreme court to obviously joe and hunter biden, lesley stahl, our own colleague and friend kristen welker, hillary clinton, who was mentioned at tonight's rally. phil, is this a strategy? in 2016, this president got elected in part listing the grievances of the people. as he put it, the forgotten men and women. this time around it seems like donald trump's grievances, like he is painting himself as the forgotten man. >> brian, that's such an excellent point, and, you know, we should keep in mind that one of the keys to trump's victory in 2016 was that in the final weeks of that campaign, he had a disciplined, methodical message. sure, there was a lot of drama, sure there were a lot of distractions and tweets and whatnot, but at each rally he came out with a very clear message about the forgotten men and women that make ameri

health body says the country could face an uncontrolled spread of corona virus infections robert costa institute has recorded a new high for daily cases and ones that coated 19 death rates are set to rise or far tease have issued new travel warnings and urging people to stick to the rules in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus but a stricter measures could be yet to come. it's the highest number of new covert 1000 infections the german public health institute has had to report during this pandemic more than 11000 new cases in one day these maps show in red where they've been more than 50 new infections by around 100000 inhabitants over a 7 day period left is a map of germany 2 months ago now to the right it's clear half of germany has changed color. and solution is to talk to one situation is now very serious the number of infections is rising quickly in many places and we don't know where that number is headed but we can still slow the spread everyone can play their part we're not powerless if we follow all of those rules you don't you can draw to buy a car 1.5 mi to distance hand washin

and speaking at a press conference today the head of germany's robert costa institute expressed great concern about the spike let's listen. to the current situation worries me a lot we don't know how things will develop over the next few weeks it's possible that we will see more than 10000 cases a day and it's possible that the virus spreads uncontrollably. and for more let's bring in political correspondent thomas sparrow who is following all of this for us from berlin did the german government thomas mention any specific steps that they are taking sorrow what mr also mentioned immediately after that sound bite that we've just heard is that his hopes that germany will be able to control and reduce the numbers on by doing so that germany will avoid the health system from being overwhelmed on this has been a particularly important element when you look overall at how germany has fared when it comes to the groaner virus pandemic because yes obviously these numbers.