And a sign of winning the battle against the virus South Koreans cast their ballots in an early voters ahead of next weeks general election. Paul the wild is now nearing 100000 deaths from the coronavirus the us saw its deadliest day on thursday and in new york mass burials are taking place as morgues run out of space Christensen Amy reports that theyre all signs of improvement for with a drop in hospital admissions part island is new york citys potters field where those with no family or means to arrange a funeral are laid to rest they used to bury 25 people a week here in the age of the coronavirus its about that number every day. Counting the dead is now part of the daily routine for the gov 911 was supposed to be the darkest day in new york for a generation we lose 2753 lives on 911 weve lost over 7000 lives through this crisis. That is so shocking and painful and breathtaking. I cant i dont even have the words for as the daily death toll continues to reach new heights and the state builds more temporary hospitals like this 350 bed the syllabi there are signs that the spread of the disease is slowing thanks to mandatory social distancing measures that have all but shut down the city of nearly 9000000 those measures will remain in effect for the forseeable future as the number of new hospital admissions has gone down for the past 3 days if were not careful it were not strong if were not disciplined in fact this is a disease that can really us cert resurge you should be very worried about resurgence we all are. The last thing we can afford is to let down our guard and let this disease back in the door even more and then see the numbers spike up pressured to lift restrictions and let people return to work has been growing along with the Unemployment Rate the number of new yorkers who have filed for unemployment claims in the last 3 weeks has more than double but theres one industry where they cant get enough help funeral homes. The governor says new york state will be bringing in additional Funeral Directors to help people like a sous pujols whos been working long hours 7 days a week and still cant keep up right now money is not worth it its not worth it its not worth it i would give up my job any day for like a normal normal job and every much rather be quarantined in my country. And the bodies are expected to continue to stack up a grim reminder of a silent killer kristen salumi al jazeera new york well for more on this lets bring in our White House Correspondent candy halkett whos in washington d. C. Can be those positive trends we were just hearing about that including from senior government officials is it too early for optimism. Well there is certainly this feeling that they want to give the country hope but at the same time as you heard in christians piece there and this is something the Public Health officials continue to repeat now is not the time to let down gart of the fear is this going into a Holiday Weekend here in the United States those celebrating passover easter that there may be this inclination with the warm weather to get out and celebrate perhaps and and really reinfect the country or bring about a 2nd wave much as we saw in new york and thats what theyre worried about Dr Anthony Fauci one of the top Infectious Disease specialists here on the corner virus Task Force Says they want to see a clear indication the country is going in the right direction before any changes to advisement on Wearing Masks or social distancing is is issued right now they just havent had enough data in order to do that but you do see this debate in the country about when to reopen the country getting ever louder and stronger particularly from the trumpet ministration the president has admitted hes a cheerleader he wants to things sees the country come back particularly at the economy with the bang steve minutia the treasury secretary also pushing for some sort of opening in may but again this is a big concern for Public Health officials because they say the disease is not yet controlled. For us and washington d. C. Thank you campbell. Yemen has announced its 1st recorded case of coronavirus the infection is in the port city of shah thats in the Eastern Region of how that amounts now the pause is closed for a week and some markets and mosques and a curfew has also been imposed in some areas. Shes the yemen advocacy manager at the Norwegian Refugee Council and shes appealing to warring sides to put down their weapons so the country can respond to the virus. We were very scared that it would hit yemen at some point so here we are its been a race against time in yemen to prepare for this and eventually but we all know that after 5 years of war yemens Health System is decimated. Health work of havent been paid for years so yemen is ill equipped to deal with this pandemic and then on top of that youve got millions of yemenis who have already been weakened by hunger and disease diseases such as cholera and manu tristian as well as millions of displaced people who are living in these overcrowded terrible conditions without soaps sanitiser or ability to solve isolated so this is a very very worrying situation in yemen and if we dont act now it could be a catastrophe where appealing to the warring parties took all sides in this conflict to immediately implement a cease fire on the ground we need the fighting to stop its hard enough. You know trying to prepare and cause combat the spread of this virus without fighting so thats our 1st appeal lay down your weapons and guns and come to gether and focus on combating this virus well jordan has started a force heres how a nationwide lockdown its a governments latest effort to counter the spread of the virus a limited number of workers including medical staff are exempt from that policy. 50 crew onboard the flagship of the french navy have the coronavirus the shell the gore has cut short its mission to return to base in the mediterranean port of 2 along parts of the Aircraft Carrier are locked down and the 1700 crew have been ordered to wear masks. G 20 Energy Ministers are holding a Virtual Meeting to discuss protecting viable oil markets now this meeting comes a day after opec and its allies agreed to cut production the deal will see Oil Producing nations cut output by 10000000. 00 Barrels Per Day until allie jury in the biggest reduction ever the cuts to try to counter the slump and demand caused by the carnivorous pandemic a solid binge of aid has this report a price war would started in march did not last as long as previous disagreements but its impact has been widespread u. S. Shale oil produces filed for bankruptcy as major Energy Projects have been delayed or suspended in the oil industry face significant job losses the oversupply coincided with a massive reduction in demand for oil because of the global slowdown caused by coronavirus in some markets oil was selling for less than 10. 00 a barrel which spell trouble for oil drilling to connallys when they agreed the market went up when they had their own differences the market went down and what is worse than not agreeing is course is competing for their c m limited area of demand in the world as it stands right now. The crisis began after a deal to limit production fell apart and saudi arabia increased its supply to a record 12300000 barrels a day along with russias 11300000 barrels the markets were flooded to an extent that storage even started to run out as theres agreement is to slash Oil Production at least until next year the decision will be reviewed in december iran venezuela and libya are exempt from the production cuts a few hours after the opec agreement the g 20 group of nations meet and decide on cuts from the u. S. Canada norway and others some say the crisis created a perfect opportunity for big investors to buy stakes in european oil firms or theres a cute saudis in russians of Economic Warfare against the u. S. Us media reports 2 senators were working on legislation to remove u. S. Troops and Defense Systems from saudi soil if there were no are put cuts the United States says its output fell because of the price for and decreasing demand but it hasnt committed to any cuts for many years i used to think opec is very unfair i hated opec you will know the truth i hated it because it was a fix but somewhere along the line that broke down and it went the opposite way and we have a tremendously powerful Energy Industry in this country now number one in the world and i dont want those jobs being lost but experts believe even after the record cuts by opec and other produces the gloom for Oil Economies may not be over internationally just he says demolish the structure and so far has been 20000000 barrels a day i think its probably more towards a 3035000000 barrels a day if you look at india alone the 3rd Largest Consumer of oil having decreased its consumption by 70 percent i would say it is more so 10000000 barrels a day is whats so far been priced into the market and you saw the last cluster response so we probably need more to do the trick. What began as an attempt to grab a bigger share of the market is ending after 31 days with no real wins for anyone involved some of. The there now still ahead on aljazeera the south african government says its starting to win the fight against the virus but cannot save the economy from collapse. And women on the attack in mexico are what happens when being at home is more of a danger to your health than being outside. 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Reminder of our top stories this hour the number of coronavirus deaths in the United States has now risen 216500 new york had a wreck or daily toll almost 800 but there are some positive signs the number of new hospital admissions has now dropped for a 2nd straight day. Yemen has announced its 1st recorded case of coronavirus the infection is in the port city of al sharia in the Eastern Region of how that about the port there is now closed for a week so a markets and mosques and a curfew has been imposed in some areas. G. 20 Energy Ministers are discussing how to protect oil markets that follows opec and its allies agreeing to cut production by 10000000 barrels a day to try to boost prices. While south africa has extended it down until the end of the month the government says some gains have been made in slowing down the spread of covert 19 but theres also widespread concern about the impact the crisis is having on the already struggling economy and what that means for millions of jobs for me to measure has more from johannesburg. The richest square mile in Africa Ground to a halt while the Johannesburg Stock Exchange continues to operate not much else does so africa is 2 weeks into a lockdown to contain the spread of the corona virus and while progress is being made in fighting the disease the Economic Impact is devastating for millions of south africans this is one of does. Ns of businesses in johannesburg its had to close its doors own up to let me a says customer numbers were down by more than 90 percent even before the lockdown started he says recovery will take a long time. So the Africa Central Bank says the lockdown has so far led to the economy contract in by 2. 6 percent and it estimates that more than 300000 jobs will be lost and 1600. 00 Small Businesses wont survive. But economists believe that estimate is far too low and the number of unemployed will be in the millions. While. At the last. Worst part. To. Consider what is going on to the next. President says while the governments priority is to save lives it also has to save the economy from collapse the Unemployment Insurance fund a sitter site 2000000000. 00 for jobless people tens of millions of dollars will be spent on Small Business debt relief and hundreds of millions more on helping Small Farmers the president says ending the lock down too soon or broccoli would risk a massive an uncontrollable resurgence of covert 19 but as millions stay home to keep safe many worry about how they will pay their bowls if their businesses will survive and just how long south africa will take to resuscitate its already ailing economy the medium alone al jazeera johannesburg. All nonessential businesses in tokyo have been asked to close to help stop the spread of coronavirus the citys governor has been at loggerheads with the Central Government on introducing these new measures but finally got consent to close cafes sports clubs and sentiments i as a career reports. Rush hour in central tokyo theres little sign of social distancing with most Japanese Companies working normal. That may change in the coming days as the country tries to reduce person to person contact by 80 percent but the strategy of achieving that without a complete lockdown has left many experts skeptical in the face of escalating infections this is the tip of the iceberg the decision not to impose closing shop. And said some sort of. Result that measure just asking people to stay at home is very weak state of Emergency Powers now allowed to kill and other large prefectures to asked people to stay at home and tell businesses to close a city of 14000000. 00 people tokyo accounts were 20 percent of japans total Economic Activity causing businesses here that will hurt the whole country and Prime Minister shinzo are basic termonde to limit the damage abby has been locked in a dispute with the citys governor. About how many businesses must close believes more drastic action is needed and more quickly. Im going to ask businesses to close down and appeal for their cooperation. Parts of tokyo are already clearly quieter the media cover family has been running this restaurant for 100 years. They continue to operate despite falling customer numbers if we got compensation we could close our shop for now but because we dont know whats going to happen we have to earn what we can not know what you can and cant do is the biggest problem the government has been criticized for doing too little too late in tackling the virus and their fears japan could be facing a much bigger hidden outbreak were going to talk about economic policies physical financial all day long but unless we basically flatten the curve its almost like trying to fix a Drainage Pipe while you still have your faucet open for many tokio theres the double uncertainty of how big a health risk theyre facing and what that will do to the health of their businesses i asked how to 0 tokyo. Now south korea is the 1st major country to hold a general election during the covert 19 crisis president in cost his ballot volunteer to be protected has been praised for getting 1. 00 of the worlds west outbreaks under control and thats helped his democratic policy of career regain support following an economic slowdown corruption scandals and tensions with north korea Robert Bright has more from seoul. 1st of all industrialists scale screening literally thousands of tests being carried out just to get the authorities here a real good picture of exactly where the infections are and where it must direct its resources that has been key it has also been very good at introducing harnessing new technology for example people arriving at ports of entry here into south korea have had to download apps all lead to vices which keep tabs on their location within south korea and also they have to interact with that application to say that they are healthy and if you dont interact then you are followed up by officials it is all very labor intensive work but it is all very necessary and seems to have produced results and we are likely to see that in the elections that are now going to be taking place in the next week or so it has to be said with under extreme precautions that Peoples Health is not impacted people have to wear disposable gloves when they go in to handle ballot papers to keep their distance when lining up and so on we have to wait and see if this is going to be transferred into support for the parties and politicians in the National Assembly who support moving jay in the countrys president because his popularity has stepped steadily climbed during the weeks of this crisis and his Approval Rating now stands at a very high 57 percent indonesias government has announced tighter social distancing measures that after a sudden said some cases public transport has been reduced to half capacity and gatherings are banned the new rules are in place for 14. 00 the capital to cut accounts for nearly half of the more than 3000. 00 infections. Well Small Businesses across the United States are trying out new methods to help them survive the economic fallout of this pandemic and it comes during a standoff between u. S. Senators on whether to free up 250000000000 dollars and Economic Relief and as roselyn jordan explains some businesses are now turning to the internet rather than waiting on the government to stay afloat. Even before the co bit 19 pandemic triggered a state of emergency in virginia forcing nonessential businesses to close upward faithing dogs the owners of honest soul yoga were moving their Classes Online making that nissho choice right away start things right away it starts free meetings i think has helped our team. And yeah and it has helped us generate a lot of content share and continue to interact in class never fight to achieve self he says but to go about money. A few doors down a martial arts studio has turned to videos to keep its students on track. And Master Instructor result dog says not being hands on means relying on extra help our parents and our families have been very very resilient and creative in ways in which they train and in fact parents are even more inclined to practice the techniques with them so they do in a sense do get some sense of sparring and practice in there. As are concerned the rent utilities and paychecks are still do even though our seniors are essentially running dark right now that doesnt mean those payments go away. And were still responsible to make sure that we can you are very bad as you have business for people to come back to the pandemic is also challenging. It organizations to rethink how they engage with visitors and the Broader Community right now the only way to experience the Boca Raton Museum of art in florida is to visit its online exhibitions or take a Virtual Class this is causing us to do is to rethink our entire practice and the presentation that we may call it what is our. What is the role of art in society we have to make an even more compelling case. For the mantra has to be we had 78. 00 has not and cancelled all of us we have no idea how this is going to end when this is going to and so just keep supporting each other up with each other in checking in with people your neighbors for was a deep breath and deep trust that people will support the businesses and organizations that enrich their lives nell and after the pandemic is over chamber oh get out roslyn jordan aljazeera washington. Well in mexico theres consensus that there could be hidden victims of this pandemic when mens rights advocates say the country has a bad track record when it comes to gender based violence and this outbreak is only making things wess John Heilemann has. Already had a big problem femi so its at least 10 women a killed each day according to authorities. Last month tens of thousands of women took to the streets to soho to National Strike to protest things were supposed to change but then corona virus struck off to the optimism of just a month ago some believe that now things couldnt step to getting worse these type of crises that us everybody whos very well has the put them so of increasing violence against. The Citizens Council from its crew city a joint government and Civil SocietyInitiative Says calls to the helpline about Domestic Abuse have gone up by 25 percent theyve been hiring for the last 2 months to deal with the uptick. Certainly. In this call center we get free help every day and we have a team of eightys they call a juice and lawyers also to support the victim if she wants to press charges the National Network of womens shelters has also had a 60 percent increase in calls for help they say this is exacerbating an already chronic problem that. Theres a pandemic here apart from covert 19 up on demick that weve had for years and that hasnt been attended to the states neglected and the women who have been murdered are mothers daughters friends mexican citizens that the state has failed. To show to say that just when they needed it the money they get from the government has been held up if you know the head of the government doesnt himself believe that cope with 19 has affected Domestic Abuse in the way and say. No one should say without evidence that now that people are in their houses there is more violence thats not happening. Those calling for help say differently instead of a refuge in their homes theyre finding themselves facing threats inside and out John Heilemann how does it or mexico city now a Good Friday Service has been held at the remains of the not saddam cathedral after the devastation fire in the french capital 12 months ago now only 7 people attended that ceremony in paris because of the coronavirus lockdown of the service was broadcast nationwide as christians around the wild celebration easter our correspondent attacked about that says the ceremony offered a glimpse of hope during the virus. But simple they can nevertheless the archbishop of paris let this very small ceremony hooty 7 people in not to die a cathedral that just nearly a year ago was ravaged by flames if you remember its roof and spy it collapsed people around the globe were shocked so for catholics around robins this is really it gave them something to hope for because here is a cathedral that is so beloved quite there in a way being revived the fact this ceremony took place it saw it is very important it is a symbol of life and hope inside this great famous cherished beatle but of course there is a wider context we are in and looked out making it in france the restrictions are very strict that is why some people were allowed to go into this ceremony and the archbishop of paris spoke about that he said that we have to sort of focus and think about the many people who die in the primaries are suffering during this coronaviruses crisis and also think about the help of those who are helping each other so i think catholics and problems and those who are not kept in the corner a moving ceremony an opportunity for france once again french people to come together remember unity. And also in france an orchestra is turning the tables by saying its music to Health Workers and their patients. 2 with hands is closed because of the lock downs the border opera is performing at hospitals and elderly hines the musicians are also showing their support for the Health Care System while sticking to strict social distancing rules. So again this is al jazeera and these are the headlines the number of coronavirus deaths in the United States has risen to 16500 new york had a record daily toll of almost 800 but there are some positive signs the number of new hospital admissions has now dropped for a 2nd straight day White House Correspondent can be health it has more from the capital the fear is going into a Holiday Weekend here in the United States those celebrating passover easter that there are maybe this inclination with the warm weather to get out and celebrate perhaps that and really reinfect the country or bring about a 2nd wave much as we saw in new york and thats what theyre worried about Dr Anthony Fauci one of the top Infectious Disease specialist here on the corner virus Task Force Says they want to see a clear indication the country is going in the right direction before any changes to advisement are Wearing Masks or social distancing is is issued yemen has announced its 1st recorded case of corona virus the infection is in the port city of in the Eastern Region of how that amounts now the port there is closed for a week so on mosque markets and mosques 50 crew on board the flagship of the french navy have the coronavirus the shell the goal has cut short its mission to return to base in the mediterranean port of today on. South korea is the 1st major country to hold a general election during the koven 1000. 00 crisis president and cost his violent wealthy should be protected hes been praised for getting 1. 00 of the worlds worst outbreaks under control. G 20 Energy Ministers are holding a Virtual Meeting to discuss protecting Global Oil Markets the meeting comes a day off to opec and its allies agreed to cut production the deal will see Oil Producing nations cas output by 10000000. 00 Barrels Per Day until june thats the biggest reduction ever the councils account of the slump and demand caused by the coronavirus well those are the headlines that nick clark will have more news for you here on aljazeera after the stream. To aljazeera. What you will force with when you saw that document the story we listen to after the war saying youll be in to go build you know the stage of you but we would not be with you we meet with global news makers and talk about the stories that matter dont go 0. 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