So what if anything can be done. Also coming up the global race for a vaccine a German Company has gotten approval to start the countrys 1st clinical tests on an experimental vaccine and with a virus in china largely under control people are starting to go back to work well look at some of the unusual techniques theyre using to make sure the disease does not play off again words. Im sumi so much kind of thank you for joining us the u. N. World food program is sounding the alarm over Food Shortages caused by cold at 19 the head of the World Food ProgramDavid Beasley says more than 800000000 people already do not have enough to eat but that number is likely to soar by a 135000000 by the end of the year because of the pandemic he says the crisis could take on biblical proportions if the world fails to act. On those in south said dont try to ward off the. Latest invasion chris south threatening to destroy what crops they have left in a country where hungarys talks to take the life after years of civil war the majority of south sudanese are already in a state of food crisis now things look set to get even worse last year we had to feed 5000000 people due to fighting and flooding already in 2020 weve had locust invasions and now there is a covert 19 pandemic which we predict could almost double the people in the queue by the end of 2020 across the world. And those numbers are shocking were all told the rate of hunger pandemic and additional rule of 130000000. 00 people. Could be cush to the breaking story by the end of 2020 thats a total of 265000000. 00 people. Government lockdowns are taking their toll in brazil its estimated that up to 40000000 informal workers have been dragged into extreme poverty handouts here in Rio De Janeiro are keeping people fed. Others are doing whatever they can to survive. That might be defeated me honestly its very difficult with selling food in order to survive but my daughter annoying me were out of work and were doing this selling food and i can see. Organizations like the uns World Food Program are pleading for more funds but with so many countries now battling for economic survival plus a lack of Global Leadership the fear is that a humanitarian catastrophe could be closer than ever if. We can speak now to Bettina Alicia she is the World Food Programs chief spokesperson here in germany tina thank you for joining us the numbers are staggering were saying the number of people in acute hunger could double by the end of the year something your going ization is calling a perfect storm why is this. Its because so many things are coming together i mean the World Food Program and this year will feed 100000000 people in over 80 countries but that was because of war or conflict of Climate Change now on top of that we have another crisis the covert crisis the corona crisis and what were seeing is that people out of work in many places their governments are scrambling how to take care of their people their economies are collapsing so we are extremely concerned that our usual work of feeding those 100000000 people were not be happening because we will not get the money thats our big concern we have people into the world lets avoid this crisis give us the money so we can take care of these people and their cover crisis is really making everything much much more extreme we see it around the globe what is happening but our big concern of course does super hungry people people who are very close to starvation who are now much more impacted then ever before your report also talks about displaced people in countries like afghanistan iraq and bangladesh especially at risk which communities in these countries are you most worried about. Most worried about we refute the camps for example where people die in very very close contact thats a lot in african countries but its also in a place like bangladesh where there are have fled to were worried about how we can practice social distancing how should that work and why dont we have taking measures were making sure that theres bigger distance between the various people when they pick up our food but the important thing is this we need to act now what the World Food Program is doing now is were prepositioning food for the next 3 months in the hardest hit countries so we can feed those people and then of course we also help the whole you and it responds to the coronavirus disease you said you worry that you might not get the money you need and as we know economies around the world are struggling so what is your message to governments about why its important to help here. You have to do this now. Now this week the next week the week after that we need to help us so we can help the whole humanitarian community we need 350000000. 00 to keep on sending planes to keep on sending nurses to keep on sending doctors to building field hospitals for aid workers to keep foden and other aid supplies going we helping were shipping millions of masks and protective gear to some. 70 countries were going to help 120 countries help with this disease and how to cope with it but the government leaders have to act now. The World Food Programs chief spokesperson here in germany thank you so much for joining us. Thank you. Well the search for a vaccine is gaining momentum here in germany the 1st Clinical Trial has just been given the green light the vaccine is being developed by a Company Called buy on tech based in the city of mines in the 1st part of the trial 200 Healthy People between the ages of 18 and 55 will receive several variants of the vaccine. And Germanys Health minister against welcome the news but he also said people would need to be patient as it will take a long time before any vaccine is ready to use and on the market. Its a good sign that here in germany weve reached a point in terms of Vaccine Development and we can actually start with the 1st test without the same time its important to note that it will still take months for a vaccine to pass old unnecessary tests that can be made available on a big scale. Student come. Follow in the story for us hi nina how significant is this approval of a 1st clinical test well it is significant in that it is only the 4th and takeover of 19 vaccine trial that is registered with the World Health Organization and the president of the body for vaccines here in germany hasten to say its not significant for people in germany it is significant on an International Scale because of course the race is on to find a vaccine that can help countries ease some of the restrictions so whats going to happen in germany is probably theres going to be for such Clinical Trial here but like we just heard we will probably not see a vaccine widely available this year. It will still take time as we heard the Health Minister say it comes as germany is indeed loosening restrictions on society on the economy how worried are officials in the meantime that germany will see a spike in infections. It is a very difficult balance to strike for politicians of course everybody is aware that the current restrictions are in place because we simply do not have a vaccine so the risk of the virus spreading is still very much that at the same time germany has begun easing its restrictions it has begun to reopen some of the businesses some children can go back to school and of course the message the post titians sending out is lets not let down our guard let still know that we are highly around it by a highly risky situation and that the virus has not been stopped machall repeated this these words of caution on monday when she said it would be terrible if we went into a relapse now and of course that would be extremely difficult to communicate to people that if we let down our guards now we would have to reintroduce some of the restrictions that were only just beginning to ease now. Reporting for us thank you very much lets take a look now at some other coronavirus news the number of coronavirus deaths in europe has now surpassed 110000 the worst hit continent currently has more than one point 2000000. 00 confirmed cases spain which has europes 2nd highest death toll after italy has reported an uptick in fatalities for a 2nd day south africa plans to deploy more than 70000. 00 additional troops to enforce its Strict Lockdown that is in place until at least the end of the month and face back masks are now being required in certain public spaces in all of germany 16 states that is as we just heard some lockdown restrictions are be eased. Well china is battling a new outbreak of the corona virus in its north east local infections in the city of harbin close to the border with russia went up to 52 yesterday with most of those new cases coming from abroad elsewhere the virus appears to be under control from beijing to the former epicenter was people are going back to work but as we report life is different and fears of a 2nd wave were. High up in a beijing office tower work at Robotics Firm cloud mines is resuming but employees 1st have to pass a series of checks their clothes and shoes are disinfected and their temperatures are measured facial recognition ensures that only current employees can enter these controls are the firms own in addition its abiding by regulations issued by beijing City Government so that its 300 employees can return to work as long as we can keep. A distance and 2. 5 square metres of space for every stop this office is open for everyone so now. First. Priority in the face to face is that this us change our way off life for staff there are fewer meetings but for the robots theres plenty to do. This dancing robot has been sent to a clinic in lieu han to get patients moving again. Other types are used to transport food and medicine to wards treating active cases. Still others clean and disinfect. In the epicenter of the corona outbreak production is also starting again workers at this honda factory are adjusting to a new normal after 11 weeks of closure. Apple. Supplier foxconn is putting its 800000 employees back to work across china. Its corporate t. V. Channel explains the new Safety Measures twice daily temperature readings everyone in masks and the cafeteria people behind dividers they scan the q. R. Code so the Company Knows who ate here and at what time total surveillance is the new normal but some observers are skeptical about the long term prospects or see pretty close to normal Economic Activity start to happen but we do anticipate a 2nd wave of virus attack in the 4th quarter and if that happens then its pretty much the 1st quarter all over again the Economic Activity will be halted back in beijing cloud mines is hoping for an end to the core engine rules so their sights in china and the u. S. Can resume normal cooperation will help every day there will be progress on the free flow of people in the free flow of product launches sticks and this will definitely help the business to be back to normal we do hope the government will look into this issue i know how business to be able to flow of course under a safe environment but the business has to grow. Chinas recovery may have begun but it still has a long way to go. European leaders are holding a Video Conference tomorrow to discuss the blocks response to the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus the e. U. Is split on how to finance the recovery northern nations like germany the netherlands have rejected calls by southern countries led by italy to sell what have been become known as corona bonds to kickstart growth. Hospitals in italy have faced a massive challenge to treat all their patients critically ill with cove in 1000 disease spains Prime Minister has called the pandemic europes biggest crisis since the 2nd world war with. But help has come for some in the form of the German Air Force specially equipped planes have flown covert patients from italy and france to hospitals in germany in all more than 200 sick people have been transferred from European Countries even in the time of corona germany sees itself as a good european. Wants to and who will show solidarity weve proved that in the past but this is a crisis that affects us all in terms of health and economically and financially thats why we must take care in these times that the e. U. States together. But when it comes to financial help germany is less ready to offer everything that is asked for the e. U. Has agreed big support packages worth more than 3 trillion euros to counter the economic effects of the crisis such as the huge hit to European Tour is a bit italy france and spain would like brussels to go further and issue corona bonds a new form of shared debt many german politicians worry that would put new burdens on the german taxpayer is the key the. Crisis is no reason to bring in through the back door Financial Instruments that involve public debt which were wrong in the past and will be wrong in the future corona bonds would lead to more debt and also mean that all of europe ultimately lose it. But others say if european unity means anything it should be about flexing germanys economic muscles during this crisis. You know. Temple. We need temporary corona bones to help the worst affected countries we need them for selfish reasons too the german car industry is reliant on production happening in northern italy so its not just about solidarity its in our own interest to do this moment thing. The pandemic has brought neighbors together but its also put strains on relationships where individuals and nations for now while europe works out how to organize a for the long term direct help for the sick will continue. While politicians and activists here in berlin have held a demonstration of solidarity with italy one of the countrys worst affected by the crisis with the slogan we are in this together around 20 people gathered outside the Italian Embassy they were welcomed by the ambassador among the demonstrators was former European Parliament president Martin Schultz who said he wanted europeans to feel emotionally connected during the pandemic. And for more on this we can speak to francisco now shes a member of the bun decipher Germanys Green Party misrata thank you for joining us now youre accusing the German Government of damaging the European Union so what exactly are you criticizing here. Im criticizing to the German Government has been taken taking very decisive and important actions on a National Level but has lacked the same ambition on the youre in level we have not yet come up with a Financial Plan that allows 1st of all ization of our Health Systems off the economy and not even talking about the top rate and we have not yet managed as you are being to coordinate the production of medical equipment well enough that it can all have better prospects of getting our office knocked out and germany has been in the blocking position saying no not making proposals its been quite disappointing i want to ask you about the economic aspect because youre part of the green party says the e. U. Needs temporary bonds now this is the neutralization of european debt the German Government objects to that strongly of the polls that ive seen show that more than half of germans also dont agree to corona about bond so what would you say to german taxpayers why should they shoulder some of the liability for italys debts. It is not about os shouldering italian debt i know that the government and conservative forces have try to frame it as the same debate as interest i was in the 8 but its a lack of honesty not to. Discuss the issues really at stake were in a different situation their friend instrument is on the table and thats what were talking about its about taking to get her alone as do European Union spending it together to fight to spend and then in get back together theres nothing i would germany taking on italian debt or whatever everybody keeps on say its all one and saying correctly in the situation where the entire street is in flames and where were not going to tell everybody please go and distinguish the fire yourselves if we dont do it to get a real have to have entire street in flames for long to go and thats not in our interest we as germans have a strong interest in acting now together all right francisco but no member of the bundestag for Germanys Green Party thank you very much for joining us here on t. W. Thank you. All right lets take a look at some other stories making headlines around the World International oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since 1999 deepening fears of a Global Economic downturn brant crude dropped 12 percent to below 17. 00 a barrel the slump follows 2 of the wildest days in oil trading history supply continues to outpace demand the suburbs of paris have seen a 4th night of clashes between residents and police amid frances strict coronavirus lockdown at one flashpoint riot police were sent in to quell the un breasts some residents said they were only trying to defend themselves against alleged Police Harassment u. S. President donald trump says he will sign an executive order later on wednesday halting new immigration the ban will last for 60 days and it will bar entry for those seeking green cards for permanent residence trump says the move will help protect u. S. Workers from the economic fallout of the pandemic. Now colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world it has an enormous variety of wild birds and reptiles confining people to their homes so its not only stop the rise of covert 19 cases its also allowed to far enough the capital city but without to take a break a new project called is helping introduce residents to the neighbors they never realized they had. The empty city is a testing ground for some of bogota its inhabitants many people seem to forget that the colombian capital is surrounded by mountains grasslands and wetlands using their cellphones several people have captured images of wild animals they never knew lived close by wildlife is closing in on the city a phenomenon explained by jorge molina an ecologist at last sundays university. Concert the presence of wild animals didnt used to be very noticeable in the city because they were close to the city in the eastern mountains. But as human activity slows down while the animals are sensing the chance to extend their range a bit. Documentary filmmakers carlos wrinkle and our 100 count on launched a massive project fall into and have collected the wildlife footage the message this habitat is for everyone you know in this case has a crucial function but the main idea is to think of a future where people get used to observing and filming wildlife is now closer to their home in their backyards and on the balconies so they can learn about it just a few days after it was launched an email fallen to garner the support of 8 institutions and the active participation of influential locals who feel that the project helps people stop and think. We inhabit the same territory as a species we arrived much later than many of the wild animals that live for us were not the center of the universe you know so it wasnt simply. Most of the people captured the images from their windows but some use drones to film the changes in the city without leaving their homes. Its me but i think its important for us to be aware that were not the only ones living in this area that there are many living beings there are always there even if we cant see them they respect us so we should respect them. And keep. All the footage captured for has the same objective to use the lockdown as a tool for learning about our shared habitat. Most businesses are in deep trouble during the ongoing pandemic but not all netflix added 16000000 subscribers over just the last few weeks thats more than double what was expected coronavirus lockdowns have led to a boom time for Online Streaming Services as people stay confined to their home its. Not every day that zookeeper prison for murder for our. Netflix a smash hit series target king has been watched in over 60000000 households since it was released in march. Since the start of the year more people were signed into netflix for the 1st time than it any other period in its streaming history coronavirus lockdowns have seen paid subscribers to its content climb to more than 190000000 things we are certainly. Growing. Bigger are. Able to d escape. Joyous. Weather streaming platforms are also sharing in the spoils brought by a housebound Entertainment Market disney plus has only been going for 6 months and its already passed the 50000000. 00 subscriber mark years ahead of shechem. But netflix has warned its shareholders not to get too carried away. Mark. You know essentially. The rest of the year are. Q 3 q 4 relative to prior years d because. The user numbers for streamers will continue to soar as long as lock down stay in place and movie theaters remain empty. Of our top stories here on d w land of the u. N. World food Program David beasley is sounding the alarm over Food Shortages caused by colic 19 he says the number of people without enough food is likely to soar by a 135000000. 00 by the end of the year because of the pandemic. And britain says it will begin human trials for a Coronavirus Vaccine on thursday it is one of several countries vying to be the 1st to find a vaccine for the disease a German Company has also just gotten approval to start Clinical Trials. Thank you for watching the w. News head to our website dot com for all the latest around the clock well be back here at the news desk at the top of the hour. Reducing the risk of flooding and erosion of by creating hillside terraces. You know landa when fungus fear losing their harvests and Initiative Uses no take weeks to create solutions. That improving the successful. Global 3000. Next on d w. Sitting in rooms. Are always. Symbol of a long conflict in the philippines. Between the muslims. And the christian population. 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