A russian techno group inspires people all over the world to dance their way from florida to. There have now been almost 3 and a half 1000000 coronavirus cases around the world and some 245000 deaths but more than 1000000 people have also recovered from the disease many of at many aspects of which still have doctors baffle im Michael Okuda welcome to the program in a moment coronavirus and press freedom but 1st a look at some of the other developments in the pandemic japans death toll from the virus has now topped 500 with more than 15000 infections across the country. Italy the 1st european country to impose a nationwide lockdown will begin easing some of some of its restrictions on monday germanys foreign minister says urging caution on rolling back International Travel curve but also but added europes borders shouldnt stay closed a day longer than necessary new york has dispatched a 1000 police on to the streets this weekend to enforce social distancing and made warm weather drawing
To have you with us today is World Press Freedom day and we begin our broadcast with something we here at g. W. Are proud to announce the georgia velour freedom of speech award this year the award highlights journalists who have been persecuted because of their reporting of the coronavirus pandemic were only naming 17 individuals but they represent all those journalists bloggers and citizens around the world who have to find restrictions on press freedom to report on the coronavirus Michelle Bachelet United Nations high commissioner for human rights paid tribute to this years Award Winners and all journalists going about their trade without fear or favor. Im here to honor the courage of the journalists who despite such attacks speak up and continue to investigate and report critically without fear i pay tribute to the courage of those who have been disappeared arrested or threaten for their work my office of the United Nations will continue to stand up for their rights again Michelle B
Thing back. In the new york, new jersey, area, some promise that the worsthit states are at least pondering openings as soon as tomorrow. The very latest read on all of this from jackie deangelis. Hey, jackie. Reporter neil, as reopenings continue in slow phases across the country, reminder this mornings weekly jobless claims added three million more people to the list of unemployed. The number was higher than expectations but it was lower than it was last week. So that was positive. Remember the total number of jobs lost in eight weeks, more than 36 million. That is a backdrop here. That is why reopening is so important. The sooner the country can do it, the more people can get back to work. Now in florida universal orlando is partially reopening today. The citywalk portion is going to be on reduced hours but masks are a must. There will be temperature checks. On may 20th, the plan is to open disney springs. That is where the shopping and dining complex is. The rest of the park is clo
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