On since prison victory all right and Sexual Assault cases that marked a turning point in the make to move. To new york for teacher. Welcome to the program. In the last few minutes World Health Organization has announced that it now regards the spread of the new corona virus as a pandemic meaning its occurring across International Boundaries the organizations director general. Maybe announcement of the daily w. H. O. Press briefing in geneva he said previously resisted using the term despite the viruses rapid spread to more than 100 countries. While out and he was being made in geneva ireland and sweden have reported their 1st fatalities from the virus in iran the for the 62. 00 people have died bringing the death toll there up to 354 infection rates are increasing across the world the United States is reporting more than a 1000 confirmed cases the National Guard has been deployed to a new york suburb that has been quarantined the u. K. Is Health Minister has announced that she has tested positive for the virus well Germanys Angela Merkel has warned that up to 70 percent of the countrys population could become infected with government 90 thats about 58000000 people the country is seeing a 3 confirmed deaths from the disease and about 1300. 00 people are infected from the chancellor said the government is ready to spend whatever it takes to contain the outbreak appearances from the chancellor at such news conferences are rare but merkel went on the offensive after weeks of holding back unlike the german Health Minister beside her she hasnt visited any hospitals now she has stepped up to appeal to the public doesnt so does our solidarity our rationality and our compassion for one another are being put to the test i hope we pass this test. But the chancellor warned the crisis shouldnt lead to a europe in total isolation coexistence has to continue she said a remark echoed by the Health Minister who said it required discipline and that everyone would have to make some sacrifices its not going to be thats for this reason weve called for the cancellation of major events and changes in our daily routines. That means everyone has to do something for themselves and the society as a whole the same applies to businesses authorities and all of us. The message dont panic but the signal is clear the situation is serious the president of the Robert Koch Institute estimates that 2 thirds of the german population could become infected and that the number of serious cases will increase. Government offices mayors and hospitals have to prepare for more patients. At the beginning of this epidemic so they need to set up their plans and strategies to deal with as many of these patients as possible but. Time is of the essence now the sooner the preparations are made the more effectively hospitals will be able to manage the certain infections with their existing capacities lets get the latest Political Correspondent simon young. Welcome simon what else did the chancellor have to say today. Well the chancellor i think was making an appeal for solidarity and common sense she was saying that germany was well placed to deal with this with this corona virus and she said the economy is in good shape thats good because it means i can give assistance to businesses but they can also take the emergency measures that are needed for instance making sure that hospitals have all the protective equipment that the medical personnel need and that kind of thing she was also giving practical tips a ng you know when shes dealing with photography she takes a step back make sure shes observing that meter to a meter and a half distance that has been recommended by the expert she was also saying sometimes a friendly smile is a good replacement for a handshake in these times so she was sending out that message that germany is going to get through this and is ready to deal with the problem there has been talk of a europe wide response what do the chancellor say about italy which is suffering the biggest outside china. Yeah i mean this press conference came on the back of a Video Conference call between european leaders to discuss the europe wide response and i think its really will have been in the focus there because its been so seriously hate angle americal said that its a good guarding italy you know the German Government does not believe that closed closing borders as a for instance the austrian government is partially down on its border with italy but that is really a very helpful approach as the government here is taking the line that this virus will spread its just about making sure that really good targeted measures are in place to stop that happening closing borders she doesnt think does that there may be some form of Financial Assistance its only at the european level she was also by an Italian Journalist whether germany might send medical teams to support her medical staff in italy but the chancellor didnt give any direct response to that she just said you know our hearts go out to italy at this difficult time. And the news of the World Health Organization has Just Announced that this looks like a pandemic its not against the word being used how is that likely to affect the German Government response well i dont think it will affect it directly the German Government accepts that this is a serious problem and it needs a serious response we now have over 1900. Confirmed coronavirus cases here 3 dates and the Robot Institute which is the sort of chief medical institute is saying that it could spread to 60 to 70 percent of the population so theyre keeping with the advice stay away from large crowds and keep washing your hands simon young thank you. Well this pandemic is making itself felt in top flight english football the premier league has postponed manchester citys match against arsenal which was originally shut tools for tonights decision came after players had contact with the owner of greek side olympiacos players who has contracted coronavirus himself said the risk to players was extremely low but they were following medical guidelines and asking several players to self isolate at home for the recommended 14 days. Will settle the laces only corona Virus Outbreak including information about what to do if you think you might be infected visit our web site thats t w dot com. And i will take a look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world joe biden has made significant gains in the latest round of u. S. President ial primaries solidifying his position as frontrunner for the Democratic Party nomination was a blow to posses left wing which had been banking on the strong showing of bernie sanders. Japans been paying a tribute to the victims of the 2011 from Nuclear Power plant disaster a powerful earthquake and tsunami tsunami killed more than 18000 people of course the countrys worst ever Nuclear Accident he she said when it was kept small because of the corona Virus Outbreak. Palestinian Officials SayIsraeli Forces have shot dead a palestinian teenager during clashes in the occupied west bank the 15 year old reportedly died after being shot in the head the israeli army said it was responding to a violent riots in the palestinian town of beit or near nablus. Violence broke out in venezuelas capital caracas as demonstrated by a selfproclaimed present one why dont i clashed with Security Forces police used to used tear gas to stop the protesters from marching on the National Assembly which progovernment lawmakers seized in january. Disgraced hollywood. Harvey weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison following his recent Sexual Assault convictions today sentenced to life. Is that the longer possible sentences which range between 5 and 29 years he was convicted of raping aspiring actress in 2013 and sexually assaulting a t. V. And Film Production assistant to 2006. Months before he was sentenced to the. Court see. To. Speak. That came out at trial not speak to the testimony that we heard. Speak nor did it speak to justice. Straight to new york journalist james rival whos been following this case closely welcome james walk us through what happened today in court. Well the top man of course in Harvey Weinstein the disgraced former movie producer one of the most powerful men in hollywood is going to spend 23 years in jail thats the sentence he received for these 2 sexual offenses its been a dramatic day in the house in Lower Manhattan we thought of the weinstein being wheeled into the courthouse in a wheelchair in hand cost another sign of his significant fall from grace we heard move from a movie mogul actually addressed the call and make a stand for himself and we also heard from the victims in that case the 2 women the Harvey Weinstein was convicted pathetic offenses against addressing the court saying how for example many highly one of x. Production assistants who. Was that we all sat on in 2003 she said that the assault had crushed the heart of her spirit and that if weinstein were free he would go on to attack women again and again and again they add a victim in the case just to command a former actress. Convicted of a 3rd degree rape she has got to experience a nightmare and weinstein who do use his power over the powerless one thing of course told the court that he did feel deep remorse for what happened here was that he was totally confused all of grace and he also bashed the meter movement he suggested it was no longer due process in america anyway when the judge came to delivering the sentence judge clearly went on the side of the victims 23 years only a few years short of the maximum sentence of 29 years weinstein 67 years old very much like a life sentence and thats not the end of it hes facing more court action. Yet as you say weve got weve got another threat of charges standing against Harvey Weinstein in los angeles the relate to offensive from 2006 to event occurred in that year over 2 days because you would details on the charges were going to be hearing more about that case as it progresses towards what could be another dramatic trial a top 10 in that case of 28 years on top of the 23. 00 got on today and of course thats not where the legal actually legal action is going to when weve heard from one defense lawyer that charges not just the a merger it would have got a 20 year sentence there but the theres going to be and hell again the conviction and again i think i could talking to thank you so much james lionel in new york Harvey Weinsteins accusers have been reacting to todays sentencing actress reese on our cat was one of the 1st to speak out about being abused by him and she tweeted gratitude to all the silence breakers and all survivors of weinstein to the brave women who testified. Their civilian oh another vocal accuser posted i literally cried tears of amazement gratitude that the Justice System has worked on behalf of all of his victims today and this from actress of rosa paresi who was a witness at one since trial today the world shifted that much more for justice. Its time to recap our top story the World Health Organization says a spread of corona virus may not be described as a pandemic that is just spread to more than 100. 00 countries and killed more than 4000 people. Get you can always get the good news on the go just down the road map from google hopefully im still a little give you access to all the latest usually around the world as well as push notifications for any breaking news and if youre part of a new story and also use you have to send us photos and videos on whats topping. Up next ahead on data Business Update is that taking a look at the economic affects of the coronavirus in kenya ill be back at the top of the hour im going to. 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