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US terminating relationship with WHO; takes steps against China
Chinese officials ignored their reporting obligations to the World Health Organization and pressured the World Health Organization to mislead the world when the virus was first discovered by Chinese authorities. Countless lives have been taken, and profound economic hardship has been inflicted all around the globe, US President Donald Trump said.
Stating that the funding of the WHO would now be diverted to other global public health organisations, Trump announced a series of decisions against China including issuing proclamation to deny entry to certain Chinese nationals and tightening of regulations against Chinese investments in America.
Trump also announced that the US will end special treatment of Hong Kong in response to Chinese imposition of new controls.
He said that the US will revise its travel advisory to warn of surveillance in Hong Kong.
AXA agrees to pay Covid-19 Business Interruption claims to French restaurants after court ruling
Stephane Manigold, the owner of four Paris restaurants who brought the case against the French insurer, told Reuters that since the court decision his team had received calls from Britain, South Africa, Spain and the United States asking for details of his contract and the court’s ruling.“This decision in Paris has a global resonance,” he said.
Fed’s Powell fears second coronavirus wave, reiterates crisis-fighting pledge
WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday said a potential surge in U.S. coronavirus infections could derail the recovery from the deep downturn triggered by the pandemic, even as he reiterated the central bank’s vow to keep fighting the crisis....
Lloyd’s of London considers part-virtual underwriting room
Underwriters and brokers say the market, which employs nearly 50,000 people, has run smoothly with greater use of existing electronic systems and they are in no hurry to return to the office.
‘Unlock 1’:Hotels, malls to open from Jun 8; lockdown in containment zones till Jun 30
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,971 and the number of cases climbed to 1,73,763 in the country registering a record single-day spike of 265 deaths and 7,964 cases till Saturday 8 am, according to the Union health ministry.
Religious places of worship for public, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and other hospitality services will be opened from June 8, the guidelines stated.
India acted as pharmacy of the world in response to coronavirus: MEA
“India has acted as the pharmacy of the world and healthcare supplier to all parts of the globe. India has the ability to be a bridge between the developed and developing world and facilitating a two-way flow of information, products and expertise. There is growing interest in yoga and ayurveda,” he said.
COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases
Of the 175 deaths reported since Thursday morning, 85 were in Maharashtra, 22 in Gujarat, 15 in Uttar Pradesh, 13 in Delhi, 12 in Tamil Nadu, eight in Madhya Pradesh, seven in Rajasthan, six in West Bengal, four in Telangana and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana.
Of the total 4,706 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 1,982 deaths followed by Gujarat with 960 deaths, Madhya Pradesh with 321, Delhi with 316, West Bengal with 295, Uttar Pradesh with 197, Rajasthan with 180, Tamil Nadu with 145, Telangana with 67 and Andhra Pradesh with 59 deaths.
Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating social media companies
Trump’s actions seek to blunt Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act which immunises websites from legal liability for the comments of their users. According to the President, Twitter’s fact checks amount to political activism and social media companies should not be shielded from lawsuits for what is posted on their platforms.
Doctors in India go online to treat patients amid coronavirus outbreak
To head off a rush at clinics and an accompanying risk of infection, many doctors are turning to video calls and WhatsApp chats, in addition to regular telephone calls, to treat patients suffering from illnesses such as diabetes or kidney conditions.
Lockdown could be extended by another 15 days, positive sign for Metro, malls, restaurants in exit plans
Addressing the media, he said, “I spoke to HM Shah on phone and I feel lockdown may be extended for 15 more days. However, we demand that there should be some relaxations – restaurants should be allowed with social distancing at 50 per cent capacity. Many people also want gyms to resume.”