Pandemic puts the pressure on some of the walls lowest paid workers with more countries imposing lockdowns many people without sick leave all stable income say they cannot afford to stay at home so how should they be protected this is inside story. Hello welcome to the program im Maryanne Demasi the world is experiencing unprecedented events right now as the coronavirus pandemic affects the lives of millions of people governments are pushing cities into lockdown and they are urging everyone to avoid public spaces and to work from home if possible but many low paid workers around the world dont have that option as shops and restaurants are deserted people face weeks without pay the shutdown is affecting the socalled gig economy a growing sector in many countries and those who are couriers ride share drivers on the self employed say they cant afford to miss work because many of them dont get sick pay or medical insurance or some companies have started to take action but workers are alrea
The end. Malaysia has rolled out some of the most extreme restrictions after a big spike in corona virus cases many links back to a single event the World Health Organization is imploring governments to test far more people with a suspected infection its closing all its borders that is malaysia and says its own citizens cannot leave the country for at least the next 2 weeks but asia has reported more than 300 cases in just the past 2 days taking the total over 550. 00 in a year of francis president emanuel cole has declared war on the outbreak and is closing borders from 11 g. M. T. On tuesday the British Government which has been under pressure to toughen its approach is also asking people to avoid nonessential travel. And not go to pubs clubs and theaters meanwhile u. S. President donald trump has announced a 15 day plan to fight the virus and is urging no social gatherings of more than 10 people or sarah clarke is joining us from hong kong with the latest on the situation in asia te