Wont be part of it instead of President Trump is under fire for suggesting sun and disinfectant could be treatments. Also how far has the research progressed we speak live to one person taking part in human trials and. Muslims around the world are urged to stick to social distancing guidelines at the start of the holy month of ramadan. Also we meet the toy doctor of teheran bringing broken toys back to life. Into the news the aim is to develop a Coronavirus Vaccine as soon as possible and im sure everyone gets it leaders from around the world are joining the w. H. O. In whats being called a landmark collaboration to pull together billions of dollars and Ongoing Research but the u. S. With the death toll now of over 50000. 00 will at this stage not be part of it we begin our coverage with this report from Diplomatic Correspondent james bays. Its just the place you would have expected in previous times to have seen u. S. Leadership in a Global Crisis and World Leaders coming together wit
A funding cut countries show support for the Global Health agency. And russia reports a record rise in a new code with 19 infections for the 4th day of the u. N. Security council edges closer to backing a cease fire in global conflicts that will tackle the pandemic. And unsporting day after it was a new day its have been announced for the Tour De France the worlds biggest cycling race war now will start at the end of august. Thats 1300 g. M. T. And we begin this news hour with the world on the brink of reaching 2000000 confirmed cases of covert 19 well this is the tally by the u. S. Based Johns Hopkins University According to its count about 500000 people have recovered more than 128000 have died as governments continue to grapple with the growing pandemic President Donald Trump has halted u. S. Funding for the body leading the fight the World Health Organization he accuses it of mishandling the outbreak his critics say hes deflecting blame for his own failings. Heres our live Coverage
A spike in curb it 19 related deaths in sweden 170 people die in 24 hours sparking criticism of the governments soft approach. South koreas governing party is projected to win a parliamentary election that required masks gloves and Hand Sanitizer. Theres been strong condemnation of u. S. President Donald Trumps announcement that he and the u. S. Funding for the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic the u. S. Centers for Disease Control has been leading the american effort against covert 19 and has praised its relationship with the w. H. O. T. D. C. And jones had a long history of working together in multiple outbreaks throughout the world as we continue to do in this one and so weve had a very productive Public Health relationship we continue to have. The European Union says theres no justification for washingtons decision when quote the efforts needed more than ever and china is urging the u. S. To fulfill its obligations to the agency saying the decision to cut fundin
As dr virus spreads worldwide some medical equipment is in for supply even in developed countries and in some airports shipments are reported to have been hijacked so how is that hampering the fight against the pandemic this is inside story. Hello and welcome to the program im Richelle Carey they cost less than a dollar masks or so scarce are being snatched up during the coated 1000. 00 pandemic but that is not in the developing world as you might expect some of the richest countries are being challenged by a shortage of medical equipment world powers that are armed for the globes biggest wars are now fighting for basic protective gear france was appointed to have seized masked men to be shipped to spain and italy and the u. S. Is accused of diverting gear intended for the German Police an estimated 3500000000 master needed by the American Healthcare system to fight this outbreak and there are not enough and frontline workers wrist being infected as doctors and patients are asked to re
Their support for the w. H. O. A spike in corona virus related deaths in sweden 170. 00 people die in 24 hours sparking criticism of the governments soft approach but south korea it appears to be a mandate for the governments pandemic plan the ruling party is projected to win a general election where people voted Wearing Masks and gloves. And. A soldiers tribute for covert 19 warriors and 99 year old british war veteran raises millions of dollars for the countrys National Health service. The World Health Organization says it regrets the u. S. President s decision to cut funding to the Global Health body donald trump is accusing it of mishandling the covert 19 pandemic but the head of the w. H. O. Says that his organization is vital for handling this crisis and its performance is open to scrutiny. W. Chose performance in tackling this pandemic will be reviewed by w. Just Member States and the independent bodies that are employees to each will try to spot and see an accountability for th