A weekly radio show is called spectrum if you would like any information on the coronavirus or any other science topic you should really check out our podcast you can get it wherever you get your podcast you can also find us at comic form slash science. This week on world stories. Minibuses says coronavirus hotspots in south africa. Monkey writes in thailand. But we start off in italy when the coronavirus epidemic began in europe many people died in the region of lombardy hardly a Single Family remained untouched the northern italian city is now coming to grips with what happened which travelled to bad. A city that is still in mourning 1st stop the old town usually a tourist hot spot here we meet. A Community Worker things have calmed down now unlike at the start of the crisis. But you know the ga me after a few days some of us started breaking down emotionally they were sobbing like babies but it was partly the pressure but also because we were dealing with people who had seen 2 or 3 of their family members die one after the other with. During our pilot was among the founders of superbad and initiative to help those who couldnt help themselves 200 volunteers joined him they delivered food and medicines to cover 1000 patients relief for suffering city. At berga most men cemetery visit the graves of people who died of 19 father better mally tells us the number of fatalities was so high that many bodies had to be transported to other cities at the peak of the grossest more than 130 coffins were stored here in his church or. Body. It was unsettling because you know being here like that after a week 10 days i started smelling not only the smell of pine trees and fir trees but Something Else that i stopped seeing mass by myself among the coffins. 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People and are grieving for the loss of laughter but theyre also beginning to ask questions they want to know why theyre reachin lumbered which is one of the richest in italy was so hard hit stefan of course grandfather died in a care home hes now collecting the stories of other covert 19 dictums we just want to know the proof we want to know if it was addressed before or if there is a high level of power in the authorities not the doctor or sort of nurses that have the possibility to contain this feeling or even to avoid their school and others say the worst affected parts of the region should have been closed down at an early states they criticize the regions far right president in milan for putting profits before people can see them but before we find out whos responsible we have to understand whether or not we made mistakes from the regions point a few i think we try to give all possible answers and take all possible preventions at a time when we were confronting an extraordinary situation at a time when nobody knew much about the virus. From back in bed again will kids will buy it or says the citizens will have to take the. Nks into their own hands his initiative superbad again will bell now start organizing concerts to support local artists up in we have to be careful we cant be too cheerful because were doing this in a city in a province that is in mourning or project wants to be a hymn to life not just going back to work but a real new start a new start based on human relations. By lawyers confident that over chime his city will manage to recover but that optimism a stamp and buzz of fear off a 2nd wave of infections. Minibus taxi drivers in south africa are fed up with the rising corona virus infections meant the number of people allowed in their vehicles at one time was reduced but the drivers say this has to change and are getting organized. For millions of commuters in south africa obeying physical distancing regulations is almost impossible public transport is mainly comprised of mini buses known as taxis since the beginning of the bend demick theyve been allowed to operate only at 70 percent capacity but on monday the drivers Largest Union the now instead was abandoning their limits. To the government or the muslim. Way we used to because he doesnt want to be was one of was always a bald guy with the koran. Oh most of the dirt road trying to make a living we still love defines our waging war as it was was the loved ones the government has offered drivers a one off compensation amounting to 250 euros per bus and total of almost 70000000. 00 euros but drivers say thats not enough things are tough for passengers too and this minibus terminal in cape town people do regularly does infect their hands but no ones checking distance regulations or whether people are Wearing Masks you know dont we go to the way you can do were going to the way to go you need to go. Where you can so you can get really into the key because i think that a irresponsible. Saying they shouldnt be taking your questions at this time doing this in their. Many drive us wants to stick to the regulations. And know. What it was because you dont know weve got the viable you have to go to. Cape town is the epicenter of the pandemic in south africa unions are said to hold talks with the government over the next few days but if regulations dont change the union sworn theyll bring public transport to a standstill. This is city is the mother of invention also for a hotel owner in russia her hotels doors are now open to women seeking shelter from Domestic Violence which has also been on the rise in russia during the lock down. Violence in a consent isnt letting russias locked down stop her shes using the time to redecorate her moscow hotel and since the pandemic has kept guests away she decided to shelter Domestic Violence survivors a Crisis Center now sends women who have nowhere to go to her hotel because womens shelters have gone into quarantine. I have quite a lot of friends or acquaintances whove experienced Domestic Violence i want to help i couldnt always help my friends and then sometimes i could sometimes not but now i can help someone else. Just to get much so that. Valentino is hotel is right in the middle of its my lusty market which normally draws tourists with its typical russian look. Hotels cost which translates as fairy tale has become a saving grace 1. 00 of the Domestic Abuse survivors staying here is the singer. Came here about a month ago. It wasnt the 1st time my husband hit me and even without the choir and jane. No one would love someone you should give them. But the 4th of the 5th time its just impossible to. Get beat something clicks in your head. It made me just get up and leave but i couldnt stand it any more. So you should call your neighbors most of which to be Domestic Violence is not a criminal offense in russia there are no official statistics and what goes on behind closed doors is often considered a family matter but since the lockdown began womens advocacy organizations have reported a significant rise in Domestic Abuse it gets down the heat on the countries there are mechanisms in place to fight against Domestic Violence restraining orders strict legislation and lauren falls from agencies that have told how to deal with these situations unfortunately russia doesnt have that thats why more cases here and murder and more women stay in abusive relationships because they dont have the tools to get out of them. That constantine of a plans to keep posting Domestic Abuse survivors even after the lockdown and her hotel is giving women like you the strength to start over. Who has what is now them when it is their own. Mili my. Own kids in thailands temple grounds attract tourists attention but the corona virus has kept those tourists away leaving the monkeys to run rampant and become more aggressive the residents of law career now trying to control the situation. And fast clowns these could almost be scenes from a zoo fearless primates ruled the town center of the really in central thailand the city is famous for its ancient temple ruins and for its population of around. 2 and a half 1000 mechanics for years City Residents have had a love hate relationship with their long tailed neighbors the monkeys attract tourists but theyre also prone to create mayhem since the pandemic business is almost completely dried up for those selling monkey food to tourists. Were now seeing the impact of 19 for months everything here was shut down now visitors are slowly starting to return but they dont buy much the monkeys are really hungry. Locals say the situation has never been so bad. I cant look away for a 2nd if im not sitting here to take care of the shop they come in open the fridge take drinks and steal snacks from us its really difficult living with the monkeys. I got bitten by a monkey jumped on my head and bit me i had to get some shots afterwards everyone living around here must have been taken at some point big or small wound everyone. These escalating clashes have now caused wildlife officials to step in over the last few days theyve captured hundreds of monkeys on the streets of la brea to have them sterilized by state veterinarians. First the animals need to be sedated. Once theyre unconscious theyre shaved and given a tattoo to indicate theyve been neutered. Then they have to go under the knife the plan is to sterilize 500. 00 of the mechanics by august. A good if the monkey population were to increase even more rapidly the more animals we have the greater the number of conflicts people have with them i dont want to see the monkeys getting hurt and those conflicts and so what were doing here is about protecting them as well as protecting peoples property. Cost the day after that procedure the monkeys have released back into the city after old not barry would not be the same without his monkey business. Huge numbers of corona virus infections in Meat Processing plants. Cruel treatment of livestock transfer to the cross youre a. Terrible living on what conditions for employees. How toxic is the Meat Industry. Global 3000. Next on d w. They say that protecting society. Has the macho man a true man a true ass. This far right group is mr rising in the city. But theres pushbacks most wholesome from within the most distant. People are trying to deescalate the tense situation. 30 minutes to. What secrets lie behind. 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