Control the pandemic in one of the worlds most densely populated territories authorities in singapore heavy penalties for Rule Breakers including jail time will dawn to widespread infection. Im calling aspen thanks for joining us the corona virus is reaching across the globe and just starting to spread more rapidly now across africa but more than a 1000 infections south africa is the worst hit nation on the continent the country has just begun a 3 Week National walk down and local authorities are taking a hard line in forcing it were not going to the army is out on the streets here in one of johannesburgs poor neighborhoods its trying to enforce what seems difficult from many staying at hire him. For the lead waba family lockdown means 6 people sharing 12 square meters that normally only happens at night when they sleep and they have no Running Water they have to collect it themselves from a tap a kilometer away. Social distancing doesnt really work here but its badly needed millions suffer from tuberculosis and aids and at particular risk as night. We have no choice we have to come to this place to get water and to go to the toilet. The main roads are almost empty this is one of the strictest lockdowns in the world only those an essential services such as hospitals are allowed to go to work. Food shopping is allowed but the queues are often long and few here keep their distance. I know that i cant go to work and that worries me i dont know if my employer will still need me after the lockdown is over. The standstill will likely ruin many businesses in south africa but fear of the uncontrolled spread of the virus is even greater because it could spell the collapse of the countrys already stretched Health Service lets bring in correspondent adrian creations in cape town adrian this is day 3 of a 21 day long down already were seeing soldiers in the streets i mean just just walk us through the challenges that south africa will be facing to get people to follow these sorts of Public Health measures. Of course its a very challenging time for South Africans the measures extremely strict youre not allowed to walk another allowed to go out for a jog and you cant even walk your dog so this is of course something people 1st have to get used to this people who are still allowed to go out those ones who work in essential Services Supermarket workers for example people working in hospitals and you can see a little bit of movement behind me on the street at the moment this is because this time windows during the day where these people are allowed to go to work and they often however rely on public transport and i talked to some yesterday and they told me well it is really difficult for them because not many many buses operate anymore and those that operate are totally overcrowded which is of course a problem if youre actually trying to make distance between people and try to stop the spread of the virus as we saw in that report i mean its most difficult in the poorest areas i mean some people dont have Running Water just talk about the risks that people face. Cape town and also in south africa this is of course the major challenge in the township where millions of South Africans are living under very difficult conditions often in crowded spaces in shacks and the big question is how long can they release day how long are they going to be patient right now the lock down is scheduled to last 3 weeks but the hope of experts is that after 2 weeks we will see a decrease in the new infections but this is not guaranteed we have no idea if this will really work out and theres some speculation already if the curfew and the lockdown might be even extended and then people of course fearing how will people there react how patient can they be in this very trying times remember many of them dont have a fixed salary they have to go out in money to so why if so this is the big question here how is that going to continue how is that going to. Our ideal age increase reporting for us in cape town thank you very much. I lets take a look now at the latest developments in the current virus pandemic more than 30000 people worldwide have now died from the virus the global number of infections is exceeding 660000 now italys death toll from copan 1000 has climbed past 10000 with 889 new reported deaths thats the 2nd highest daily tally in that countrys record pakistan has seen an increase in positive tests that raises the countrys total to nearly 1500 confirmed infections and in thailand 143 new cases recorded thats the 2nd highest one day rise the total number they are now is 1400 infected well young people may not face the highest health risks but experts say their actions are crucial to lessening the impact of the corona virus pandemic as people of all ages are urged to stay inside youth in particular are seeing their world from schools to clubs being shut down around them our correspondents around the world checked in to see how theyre dealing with these new restrictions. The posse is seriously over. The pops and clubs are sought and when young people still kept gathering in parks for socalled corona parties one supermarket owner took to facebook warning them that he would no longer sell them alcohol and snacks the fight is for a future generation took a bit longer to recognize how serious the situation is theres no more parting but when i go out for a run for instance young people are still less likely to keep the 1. 5 metre minimum distance. Like most people around the world South Koreans have reacted to this pandemic in different ways last week and many young people came here to souls funday and entertainment and shopping district popular with young people they were harshly criticized online for gathering at nightclubs and bars other young people i met though were volunteering to see that those less fortunate got some ticket meals and were better protected from the virus i mean. In various to contain the spread of coronavirus it is these young men and women who are leading from the front line these 100 stations i money by young men and women who are also fighting i do classes to the young and the old and also encouraging them to socially distance however that is one of the Biggest Challenges here in the u. S. One of the Biggest Challenges for the government is to convince the American Public to take the coronavirus seriously but at least 15 stay at home orders are issued there are still many people in the parks and on the streets and on social media the hashtag boom or remove or is dividing the generations particularly young people show little empathy for the elderly who are considered at higher risk here in france many young people at 1st didnt seem to take the locked on very seriously one group even had a bad day queue in northern france and had to pay a fine. 1600 euros but time seem to have changed young people now organized online operatives and one Facebook Group with 640000 members even throws a 10 minute online party each day but its not just about having fun theres a website that brings together people working at hospitals like this one with those who want to help them with childcare or Grocery Shopping more than half of the 67000 volunteers are in that teens and twentys are saying in france where citizens of all ages are enduring tough isolation measures france has been under lockdown since march 17th and this weekend Prime MinisterEdward Felipe said the unprecedented peace time restrictions would remain in place until at least april 15th. Into the spring is in the air in paris but theres barely anyone out on the streets on the 12th day of the lockdown the french capital was largely deserted and most who had to be out werent exactly comfortable about being there. More she was going to have to go to work i get nervous when i use public transport im talking to you know without a. Police have been out in high numbers and forcing the lock down they say theyve issued more than 225000 fines for violations so far. But Authorities Say in general the measures have been widely well received. And despite the circumstances many say this simply learning to live with confinement. Bush hooten im starting to get used to its becoming a routine you know im at home and im working from home so its pretty quiet for me. But not all french like it quiet across the country people are finding new ways of coping with being cooped up at home. This cello player for example didnt talk to social media to show off his talents he simply stepped out onto the balcony. The french appear to be complying with the lockdown so far but with the confinement measures set to last to at least the 15th of april possibly longer who knows how long that public support will last. Art a quick check now of some of the other stories making news around the world u. S. President donald trump has backed down from his controversial idea to quarantine the region around new york which has nearly half of all corona virus cases and deaths in the country instead authorities ordered a Domestic Travel advisory for us as the most infections globally with nearly 125000 confirmed infections. Hundreds of passengers have now been evacuated from a luxury cruise liner hit by the corona virus off the coast of panama 4 people died on board the dutch owned and 2 others tested positive so far passengers with no symptoms have been transferred to a sister ship overseas lifted a ban to allow the vessels through the panama canal on their way to forward. Russias state controlled Oil Company Rosneft will sell its at assets in venezuela to a Russian State Company the oil giant says the move is due to ongoing u. S. Sanctions u. S. And press the company to halt venezuelan operations which help bolster the. Government of an battled president he could last moderate. A tornado ripped through the u. S. State of arkansas on saturday injuring 6 people and causing major damage to a Shopping Mall and local airport due to the coronavirus most stores in that mall are close likely lessening the number of people at risk from the severe weather. Authorities in singapore are looking to enforce stricter social distancing measures as coronavirus cases are on the rise in the city state the crowded region is racing to learn from experiences elsewhere to keep infection rates low. Keeping your distance isnt easy in a densely populated city state authorities in singapore doing everything they can to help keep people apart. Because on the floor that bubble tea shop at the ordering machines of a Mcdonalds Restaurant even on public benches. After a recent spike in infections brought in from overseas tough punishments will now be imposed on anyone who flaunts the rules. Intentionally standing or sitting less than a mission or away from someone could land you in prison for up to 6 months and incur a fine of up 210000 singapore donnas about 6000 euros i dont know if you dont. Know you may see this. But it never has a price is going. To rush and. They said it would. Contact tracing and close monitoring of new cases have helped singapore keep infection rates low and its meant the city has so far avoided going into a total lockdown if people here want to keep their remaining freedom theyd better continue to mine the camp. All self isolation hasnt stopped the rotterdam philharmonic from performing what you might call a confinement concerto the musicians came together virtually from their homes with each playing their part the resulting video has been seen online more than a 1000000 times in just last day leaving now with their performance of owed to joy. Or. Am. I going to. Tell my story. Of the people who planned me. Dedicated lives to me. I am not a dumb to come. On my secrets