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German foreign minister says International Solidarity is vital to defeating the pandemic. And spinal wells children to go outside and play in public again after 6 weeks stuck indoors the government promises to continue lifting prescriptions if the numbers need to run a virus infections can form. A method of how to work and the corona Virus Outbreak in the United States is fast approaching a 1000000 confirmed cases the official death toll is nearly 55000 despite these grim milestone some states are beginning to ease restrictions thats in defiance of Public Health experts who say that without proper testing and Contact Tracing measures there will be a spike in new infections georgia is among the states ignoring that advice and allowing many businesses to reopen. On the day the coronavirus death toll in the usa rose above 50000 thomas putting was allowed to reopen his barber shop a barber in atlanta for over 50 years he now has to wear gloves and a mask while he cuts his clients hair. Off while big noisy and safe and watch his morning oh wall bit sick about florida kirchherr this is the birth of hamas lobell. I got a play rev i got to play my barber some other big hill. Its not only barbers many businesses in georgia have been allowed to reopen like tattoo studios Bowling Centers and gyms cinemas and restaurants will follow on monday but not everyone is following suit this gym will continue to hold its classes on line. Whether or not we open today or one day or 2 weeks ago i didnt really matter unless our clients are still cant come in in addition to georgia the pioneer other Southern States in the us are planning to ease restrictions on experiment that others of us risking states with a democratic governor are mostly sticking to stricter measures. And as stressed as we are about getting back to work reopening up businesses we know that if we do it too fast a 2nd wave is likely and would be even more devastating than the moment that we are in the debate on the right time to reopen is emotionally charged in the us like here in wisconsin a large number of troops supporters across the country are protesting against the restrictions on your you know my home yes your freedom thats your right you know why should my freedom. For the protests are financed and supported by right wing organizations yet these protesters remain the minority according to polls 2 thirds of americans fear restrictions will be eased too soon like these nurses at a counter protest. Laid out 1300 candles one for every coronavirus patient who died in a wisconsin hospital. Well joining me now is with him chef and professor of Infectious Diseases at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in nashville tennessee professor great to have you with us as we saw in that report the governor of michigan warning of a 2nd wife if lockdowns and too soon what does she mean. What she means anthony is that if people start getting together in their casual about their social distancing and their use of masculine and hygiene then this virus will be transmitted among them and when that happens well get more cases war people coming to Emergency Departments and are admitted to the hospital that will be the 2nd wave shes talking about thats what were all concerned about here in medicine we know its a balance but we have to move carefully. Profess a disease experts recommend wide scale testing and contact try saying as milestones for the states to make before listening lockdowns part of that balance is that happening. Will is happening to a degree anthony and not every place has enough testing yet nor do they have sufficient personnel that are trained to do all the Contact Tracing and thats what makes us a little bit edgy or removing at least in some states too rapidly im afraid were going to have to wait and see professor what would you say in terms of the the balance between science and people here what would you say the justify the current lockdowns to people who are under serious strain on the economically or mentally how do you convince people who have had enough to stick with it. Yeah thats a difficult thing because it is a delicate balancing act you dont want to open things up so that those very people who are now starting to work again become sick themselves or cause sickness among their per among their clients among their patrons you know there are still going to be a lot of people who wont get their hair cut right away because theyre concerned that its too early all we can do is ask them to be with us and to balance it out and we in medicine to understand what their problem is and so once again its a balancing act just dont run walk. Professor William Schaffner in nashville tennessee thank you so much thank you to the need of the sound of children playing has returned to the streets of spain that emerged from 6 weeks of hamas elation off the government allowed them to go outside again spine imposed Strict Lockdown rules in months to stop the spread of the coronavirus but if the nation continues to reduce the infection right authorities have promised to give citizens more freedom in coming weeks. A snapshot of an unforgettable moment spains children emerged from their homes on sunday for the 1st time after 6 weeks stuck inside children under the age of 14 are now allowed outside 8 day for up to one hour accompanied by an adult and within one kilometer of the homes critics of the spanish governments coronavirus lockdown one of the Worlds Toughest had pointed out that even dogs allowed out for walks have had more freedom than the countrys children the relief out on the streets was palpable. Ive missed the streets the streets and the park the most and to feel the arrow on your face. I never thought i would miss school but i really miss it. Like its in winter when you are so right here yeah we appreciate being able to go out because staying home is getting very boring even though we have the playstation and we can talk to our friends on whats up and video calls but its good to be able to go out and have some fresh air because were feeling a bit overwhelmed at all but with that idea with a lot of joy a lot of nerves the children were looking forward to going out after 45. 00 days at home theyre very happy and its a relief. That children over 14 still arent allowed outside and the lock downs other conditions remain in place for now between the maybe Prime Minister says a further easing of restrictions may be on the horizon. A new study a movie i would like to announce that if the evolution of the pandemic continues in a positive direction as it is doing so far from a 2nd people will be allowed to go out for individual physical activity and walks with those they live with us he always under the conditions set by the Health Authorities and. That yes. Later this week the government will unveil its broader lockdown exit plan raising hopes that scenes like these will become more common across the country. Lets take a look now at the latest developments in the pandemic. And indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a radio address urging people to comply with nationwide restrictions as new cases continue to rise that egypt has asked the International Monetary fund for a bailout loan to deal with the economic fallout from the outright iran plans to reopen mosques in parts of the country with no registered coronavirus cases and british Prime Minister Boris Johnson has returned to downing street and is due to resume work on monday jumps and had spent the past 2 weeks recovering from code 19 at his country residence. Germany has pledged 300000000 euros in humanitarian aid to fight the coronavirus epidemic in poverty and crisis stricken countrys foreign minister must said the virus posed a grave risk to those living in countries with struggling Health Care Systems as well as in war zones and refugee camps he said International Solidarity was needed to end the pandemic germany is responding to a call by the United Nations to provide an additional 2000000000. 00 overleaf to contain the outbreak in list developed countries. Earlier we talked to our Political Correspondent tom aspera and i asked him what was behind germanys decision but behind that decision by germany is that pledge that you mention and also that announcement by the United Nations that a warning that the pandemic is affecting obviously all countries around the world but not all countries in a very equal way so the most Vulnerable Countries around the world are suffering more from this pandemic and thats why United Nations actually needs that extra money the money that you mentioned and that explains why germany as well announced so 300000000 and this goes to something very important in germanys Foreign Policy and thats multilateralism something that the foreign minister has stressed on various occasions in fact he has been looking for a socalled alliance for multilateralism and this explains why germany is giving this money to the United Nations to United Nations organizations because they believe germany that the United Nations can actually distribute that money accordingly and also help the countries that are most affected by this pandemic the countries that are most vulnerable be it because of or nonconflict or a war or because of the number of refugees or Different Reasons why germany has decided to give this money and what the United Nations could actually do with it. Political correspondent Thomas Sparrow there now a quick look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world italys Prime Minister says some lockdown restrictions will be loosened starting my 4th people will be allowed to. Exercise more near their homes just to pick also promised italians they would soon be allowed to stroll in pox and visit relatives as the country emerges from the worlds longest coronavirus lockdown. She lies government says it still plans to issues that typically its to recover coded 19 patients freeing them from lockdown and quarantine restrictions. And has warned socalled immunity postulates are risky as scientists still dont know whether people can become infected more than once. Separatists in southern yemen have to plead self rule breaking a peace deal with the internationally recognized government there the rebels accuse the government of corruption and mismanagement in implementing a power sharing deal both groups are part of a Saudi Led Coalition fighting iranian backed rebels in yemen. Well during germanys lockdown authorities have banned Indoor Religious Services but congregations have come up with creative ways to keep meeting on a regular basis in one german town both catholics and protestants have been coming together at a drive in Movie Theater to hear a weekly. Going to church in the western german town of khowst felt but these worshippers wont even have to get out of their cars theyre pulling into the local drive in Movie Theater for sunday mass Indoor Church Services have been banned since the coronavirus pandemic hit germany. These drive in services are something very special for one thing they give people a sense of community that theyve not had for weeks. Plus it feels a bit like a happening. At worshipers can tune into a local Radio Station to join in the hymns and hear the Church Service which is administered jointly by a Roman Catholic priest and a protestant minister. The idea came from the community and was gladly seized upon by both. Yeah we try to do our best to find some way to connect with your lives with video messages with initiatives and what were doing here now the last few weeks of inspired a lot of creativity. The worshippers seem to be delighted with the result. What a great idea its a real mass you can see the priest the sermon ok were all separate in our cars but you see the other faithful and thats good. I would say its very relaxed thank you to the liberal i think especially in these times the soul needs harshman out. Thats all it is im talking this city told us you shouldnt talk your horns i say its up to you. Oh so new sunday service has brought great joy to the faithful and they hope it continues even after the pendant maker is over. This is they wus and you up tonight dont forget you can stay across all the latest at our website thats think i believe dot com at any time of day ill have more news for you at the top of the alpha now but im acting out in berlin thats what. This state of emergency is the normal people around the world are documenting these dramatic times. Theyre keeping the coronas diary and welcoming us into their lives they live escape as a close and personal as the pandemic will allow. The diary starts maintain its own t w