Told me a logical its good to have you with us in the United States the number of confirmed corona virus infections has now surpassed 1000000 thats according to Johns Hopkins university more than 58000 have died in the u. S. After contracting the virus its claimed more than more american lives than the vietnam war while the hot spots in new york says its pandemic is past its peak for other states the worst may still lie ahead. Donald trumps flagship policy has america fussed but he probably didnt mean america would be the 1st country to reach 1000000 cases of coronavirus. This time it is his deputy mike pence whos in the spotlight after being seen without a mosque interacting with covert 19 patients in mass. Well let me say as Vice President of the United States im tested for the crown of virus on a regular basis and everyone who is around me is tested for the corona virus and since i i dont have the coronavirus i i thought to be a Good Opportunity for me to be here to be able to speak to these researchers these Incredible Health care personnel and look them in the eye and and say thank you. Meanwhile the pandemic is passed its peak in new york according to governor andrew cuomo. The number of cold blooded hospitalizations pretty big these are people who are diagnosed with cool dude its under 1000 which is good News New York has a credit saying the spirit of the city for getting through the crisis which has now taken more american lives than the vietnam war. And stuff like that but i mean any time this is a delicate change and try to figure out what lifes going to try to escape but i think youre going to see a lot of people out of heart even if you think that leaves a big part. Of the American Government is making rapid progress on increasing testing but whether theyll knock it out of the park remains to be seen. Earlier i spoke to de correspondent in washington d. C. Stephan simmons and asked him whether u. S. Citizens believe President Trump has the crisis under control in this country a lot of citizens and experts who saying like this is not a prime performance from the administration to the contrary just because the president says there is enough this just because the president says there is. He and his work has saved millions of lives that may be so however the death rate is now at 58000. 00 people died 58000. 00 people and just a month or a little bit more than that the president said like 15 cases in all will go away so. Another example the Vice President showing up today at the mayo clinic in minnesota without a mask surrounded by experts and doctors and patients with the mets and hes not wearing a mask that is exemplary for how many many people in experts see this handling all the trombonist ration the handling of the Coronavirus Crisis and well they cant and are not very happy with the administration staying with the u. S. The countrys military flight squadrons of flown over new york city in a tribute to Health Care Staff and other essential was because fighting the pandemic residents gathered to catch a glimpse of the aircraft streaking a salute across the skies but critics say the cost of the flights could have been better spent on protective equipment for doctors and nurses. I mean if is here with more on that story what was the reaction on social media to this display this was definitely an opportunity for people to point their cameras toward the sky so theres a lot of video circulating of these flyovers one of the more popular ones was posted by the president of the University Hospitals of newark you can see that there are Health Care Workers gathered on the roof of a hospital as the planes fly over and he thanked them he said it is amazing display of gratitude and patriotism from the best pilots on earth there was another Health Care Worker karen fossil shes a cardiac sanaa grapher in philadelphia she said beautiful fly over today a Temple Health thank you to the thunderbirds and rangers for a little morale boost at work so a lot of people are grateful for this of course its also hard to miss i dont know if youve had 12 fighter jets fly every had but its a very physical experience of this was definitely. An event for a lot of people the new york area so a lot of health care appreciating this gesture but there are some who are not so happy about it as right there was a lot of critical voices also on social media people questioning why the u. S. Government spent so much money sending fighter jets to fly over new york city over the very same hospitals that are suffering from a lack of p. P. Ease of her personal protective equipment thats the face mask gloves and gallons its been so bad in some hospitals that theres been reports of Health Care Workers you re using masks or even wearing rain ponchos instead of the official professional gowns that would protect them from the virus so you had people on twitter like twitter user randy bryce who wrote i think the blue angels and thunderbirds are terrific i just really rather see the money and effort spent on getting our frontline Health Care Workers what they need the show isnt for them theyll be too busy working. And another twitter user magid pedal on who goes by brooklyn daddy wrote its beyond obscene to watch a blue engines fly overhead frontline Health Care Workers how much of that fly over cost could have used that money to get them the much needed p p e instead hash tag priorities so its just a couple of examples of peoples frustrations with the administration and their priorities let me put that twitter users question to you how much does such a flight cost i try to crunch the numbers its very rough but you can estimate how much it costs to fly a fighter jet based on per hour cost so these were f. A. A. Teens and f. 16. 00 s the blue angels and the thunderbirds that costs about 8224000 dollars per hour this is a 2 hour flight 12 fighter jets comes out to about 300. 00 between 380000 dollars and 580000 dollars if youre still with me here to put that in terms of medical equipment facemasks which are in high demand right now that could buy up to 1500000 of these and 95 face mask that Health Care Workers need and dont have enough of so its a very rough estimate it also doesnt account for the fact that these fighter jets would be flown anyway probably by the military different budgets right exactly but it does give you an idea of priorities ok i mean yes if thank you. And russia president Vladimir Putin has warned that the countrys coronavirus pandemic has not yet pete he announced that the current lockdown would be extended until may 11th although restrictions may be eased after that russia has reported a significant increase in the number of cases with an additional 6400. 00 infections in one day bringing the told the National Total to almost 94000. 00 and the Health Care System is reaching its limits. This ambulance is rushing to sing petersburg approach ski hospital many Health Care Workers and russia are doing that most to cope with the coronavirus epidemic but they are reaching their limits more and more medical workers are now testing positive themselves. To there are 32 coronavirus patients in our unit and 10 of them are medical workers yes you didnt mishear me you know all of our employees are now infected. Russian president Vladimir Putin now acknowledged the problem during a televised meeting with his ministers you know when the situation is still difficult and were in Constant Contact with our specialists to coordinate our plans and action as we have yet to past the big 3. Russia has been on a Strict Lockdown since late march now russians are being asked to stay home until at least may 11th. In his speech the president thanked the people for abiding by the restrictions until now it. Is a term we manage to slow down the spread of the epidemic this is the result of our joint work with the responsibility of millions of citizens who listen to the recommendations of doctors and specialists to choose between used the kremlin underlined that it will come up with measures to support russias fragile economy and ordinary russians many are struggling to make ends meet due to the countrys strict drag. Relations which force residents to stay at home unless absolutely necessary in the capital people are counting down the days until may 11th but even then a quick return to normality is unlikely. Lets now take a look at some other stories making headlines around the world a fire has destroyed much of a camp for displaced people in malis capital bamako over 1000 people fleeing violence in central mali had found refuge there theres been no report of casualties yet witnesses say strong winds caused several small fires to burn out of control British Airways has announced plans to cut up 212000 jobs in response to the coronavirus outbreak the carrier said its likely to take years for the sector to recover meanwhile Scandinavian Airline s. A. s is laying off up to 5000. 00 full time employees and iceland is laying off 2000 the pentagon has released videos taken by u. S. Navy pilots that show made and counters with what appear to be u. F. O. s filmed in 2004 and 2015 liter versions were already in circulation u. S. Authorities said that they released the official footage to confirm that the pictures are genuine. The European Union and mexico have successfully concluded talks on the new trade agreement under the deal practically all trade between the 2 will be duty free it also includes a commitment to implement the paris climate agreement mexico is the use leading trading partner in latin america. Organizers of the postponed Tokyo Olympics say the event will be canceled if it cant take place next year the games will move to july 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic scientists in japan have warned that it will be difficult to host the games unless a medical solution is found. Another delay isnt an option you shiel movie the talk you 2020 Committee President made it clear that the games would be cancelled rather than pushed back again. Japans medical experts say finding a vaccine against the corona not by risk is vital if next years olympics ought to go on. More days though you might it would be difficult to hold the lympics on less effective vaccines are developed im not saying it should not be held back my prediction is that it will be difficult to hold the summer olympics 2021 unless effective vaccines are developed. The cancellation of the games would also have huge financial consequences a former International Olympic marketing director told me that japan stands to lose billions if the games are cancelled. The principal revenue that it would then be losing from a japanese side would be the ticket because obviously you would have to refund all tickets and i think thats closing close to a 1000000000. 00 the challenge has been how do you keep everything ready for a further 12 months but the majority of expenditure has already been invested has already been made. And that would all be lost. What was supposed to be an International Celebration could end in a financial nightmare for tokyo. Frances top 2 football divisions are set to be counselled despite 10 matches remaining this season this after french Prime Minister eduardo phillipe said professional sports competitions arent allowed to resume before september football was suspended last month due to the coronavirus endemic needed the league is expected to meet in may to discuss how to end the season. Now the belinda zoo has reopened after being closed for nearly 6 weeks in corona lockdown all some of the zoos inhabitants havent yet got the hang of social distancing visitors are expected to adhere to strict guidelines despite the many restrictions in place a large number of the exhibits are open to visitors and many by lynas large and small happy to have something fun to do outside their own 4 walls. And a reminder of the top story were following for you. In the United States more than 1000000 people have now been confirmed with the corona virus President Trump insisted that enough testing was being done to protect americans wherever they live some states continue to ease their lock downs. Youre watching news theres more on our website e. W. Dot com or on twitter and instagram as well follow us at news im told youre logical thanks for joining us it doesnt. Have to go beyond the obvious. Were all about the stories that matter to me. Im doing. Whatever it takes. People are running now