President and limits on travel and public gatherings a minister giuseppe called to says the country has to take one more step in fighting the coronavirus. And a giant of hollywood behind bars former movie producer Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 23 years in prison this is what justice looks like 20 plus 3 years. Sentenced to one scene was convicted of rape and Sexual Assault in a case that gave momentum to the meat to movement. Im exposed or welcome to the Program President donald trump says the travel from europe to the United States will halt at midnight on friday trump said clusters of corona virus infections in the United States were traceable to people coming from europe and he blamed the European Union for as in his words failing to act quickly enough to prevent the spread of the disease. During times of crisis the war would look to the u. S. For leadership this was Donald Trumps answer to the break my fellow americans keep new cases from entering our sures we will be suspending all travel from europe to the United States for the next 30 days the new rules will go into effect friday at midnight and these prohibitions will not only apply to the tremendous amount of trade in cargo but various other things as we get approval afterwards the president caught off guard ok. Ok speech to u. S. Allies and the markets by surprise too. It was quickly followed by another dramatic announcement the n. B. A. Said they would be suspending the basketball season fans at a game in oklahoma were sent home before a ball was bounced at later a marriage that the player had tested positive for the coronavirus officials fear rudy may have been spreading the virus through the league a monday he appeared to make light of hygiene concerns when he touched reporters recording equipment at a press conference. The oscar winner tom hanks revealed he and his wife had tested positive to the couple are in isolation and following Public Health advice. In an Instagram Post the actor said they were taking one day at a time and told his fans to take care of themselves and for more on this im joined now by the correspondent in washington 7 what are these travel restrictions going to look like in practice. Good question i wish i would have a great answer for you but i dont the president had to tweets after his address to the nation to clarify one thing that this is not impacting any goods europe is transferring or bringing into the United States so he tries to minimize the economic downfall or impact of that measure but it also has a few exceptions for americans who are naturalized here about also have a double citizenship maybe european french german whatever and american citizenship at the same time but the exact specific process is in proceedings of this and how this is going to be implemented nobody knows and there will be another day to find this out i guess and trump said it in late february so not too long ago that Corona Corona corona virus is very much under control and that the impression people really have over there. Absolutely not right and left cancellations off big events the n. B. A. The National Basketball association canceled the entire season just now i know this is just sports and entertainment but this is a huge part of life in the United States for many many millions of americans so americans feel the impact the sudden and and direct impact of the corona virus threat and corona virus infections which are spreading around the nations and the president and this way he had to give this speech today or in his address to the nation today did not seem to really understand that this is serious to the country hed be little of and downplayed the entire threat well i think this is over now and do you think the United States is well equipped to fight an epidemic. No the United States is ill equipped to find the epidemic at least thats what the our own or the u. S. Experts say for example there are missing 100000 i. C. U. Beds the United States has 100000 Incentive Care unit beds for people who are sick but if this is going to be a full blown pandemic then there will be a need of double that number and theyre just not there let alone testing kits the United States has compared to europe or to korea or japan or other countries not tested significantly at all ok did you Stephan Simmons in washington thank you for that. Italy has ordered the closure of all shops apart from food stores and pharmacies all bars and restaurants are main shut as part of efforts to halt the spread of the corona virus it only has the largest number of infections outside of china more than 800 italians have been killed by the disease. A major airport in milan missing its travelers. Silence at the heart of room as its elisa passes 12000. 00 coronavirus cases the government is tightening its restrictions. Now we are closing down all commercial activities except for grocery Stores Pharmacies and drugstores. Then if there is no need to run and buy food in supermarkets. We will close shops. Pubs and restaurants. Other european capitals are struggling to avoid a similar fate close schools across the country the czech government found all public gatherings of 100. 00 or more people. To World Health Organization warns the spread of the respect to treat illness also known as 19 has become a pandemic and we are deeply concerned by the a lot of. Spread and see very easy and by the a lot of mean a level is an option. We have that for the mid be our system and that 19 can be contacted i used as a pundit. Over 90 percent of global cases are in 4 countries china its really a iran and south korea but the corona virus continues to threaten new frontiers its why el salvador quarantined return from spain and then it would all foreign visitors for the next 21 days in a bid to keep the virus out. And germanys chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that up to 70 percent of her countrys population could become infected with the coronavirus thats about 58000000 people the country has seen 3 confirmed deaths from the disease and about 1300. 00 people are infected 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. 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 did. 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. Were 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 search and infections with their existing capacity. And for all the latest on the Corona Corona virus including information about what to do if you think you might be in fact it is at our website dot com. Time for a brief look now at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. Students in chile have clashed with police in the n. C. Government protests and students were participating in a day of civil disobedience to mark the 2nd anniversary of president Sebastian Pinera as entry into office on stay also marks 30 years since the end of dictatorship in chile. In a series of Early Morning raids u. S. Authorities have arrested hundreds of people connected to the Mexican Drug Cartel liskov new generation gang controls up to 2 thirds of the u. S. Illegal drug market authorities are hoping to capture its leader one of the most wanted men in the United States. Indias government has pledged stronger action against the perpetrators of hindu muslim violence that left 50 people dead last month opposition lawmakers have demanded an inquiry and the resignation of the countrys interior minister over Police Failures in late february rival muslim and hindu mobs clashed and torched homes and businesses. Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and Sexual Assault the sentence was close to the maximum term of 29 years sought by prosecutors in osment was greeted with loud cheers by women outside the new york teens accuses its an outcome futile was possible. Attorney Gloria Allred says justice has been done for the clients this is what justice looks like 20 plus 3 years sentence handed down by judge burke this morning. To just raced movie mogul who faced his final appearance in the same new york where he was convicted of rape and Sexual Assault against 2 women since his conviction last month the former head of miramax underwent heart surgery arriving at clots in a wheelchair. Weinsteins lawyer is asked the judge to take his poor health as well as his age and Young Children into account and was scathing of the outcome. I mean we all know that sentence that was just handed down by this court was obscene that number was noxious there are murderers who will get out of court faster than Harvey Weinstein will that number spoke to the pressure of movements in the public weinstein has denied any wrongdoing and his lawyers plan to appeal the verdict prosecutors had sought a lengthy sentence given the foreman produces abuse spanning 4 decades and lack of remorse. Old read who represents accused just a command part of a testimony outside course she said ive never felt vengeful and going into this initially i didnt feel anger. I just felt sad sad for myself sad for everyone he hurt and i even felt sad for him for having done this to himself but i have observed and indifference a lack of remorse it seems like the final scene in Harvey Weinsteins fall from grace but the drummer from. Weinstein faces further criminal charges in los angeles also for rights and Sexual Assault that case could bring a maximum sentence of 28 years. And we turn to soccer now and the Champions League reigning champs liverpool have been knocked out of the competition their pool squandered a 2 goal advantage to lose 32. 00 at home against of lets a cold madrid elsewhere beat germany. To advance to the quarter finals. And a reminder of our top story u. S. President donald trump has announced a ban on travel from europe for 30 days a measure as part of the new u. S. 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