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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 8 May



How COVID-19 is impacting the globe


Confirmed coronavirus cases are at 3.85 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 269,000 people have died from the virus, while over 1.2 million have recovered.
Confirmed cases in Russia continue to rise. The country has recorded 10,699 new coronavirus infections, marking the sixth day with more than 10,000 positive tests. There are now 187,859 confirmed infections and 1,723 deaths linked to COVID-19.


2. US unemployment rate surges to 14.7% for April

The US economy lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression and the starkest sign yet of how the novel coronavirus pandemic is battering the world’s biggest economy, Reuters reports.
The Labor Department’s monthly employment report also showed the unemployment rate surging to 14.7% last month, shattering the post-World War Two record of 10.8%, whihc was reached in November 1982.
But as this piece explains, the recent jobless numbers and unemployment rate don't tell the full story of what is really going on with the US economy. Some economists believe the real unemployment rate in the US could be between 25.1% and 34.6%  worse than the Great Depression.


3. The three-step plan for reopening Australia

The Australian government has outlined a three stage plan to allow businesses to reopen and large gatherings and interstate travel to take place by the end of July.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it's time to "get out from under the doona", which is Australian slang for duvet.
Under the first stage, restaurants, cafes, shops, libraries, community centres, playgrounds, and boot camps reopened and gatherings of 10 people in public places will be allowed.

Households will also be able to host five people at home and local and regional travel will be permitted.

The second stage of the framework will see gatherings of up to 20 people allowed, the reopening of gyms, beauty salons, community sport, cinemas, galleries, and amusement parks, and some interstate travel.
By July, the Prime Minister said he hopes to implement the final stage of the plan, which sees "most workers" back in the workplace, pubs and clubs reopened, gatherings of up to 100 people and all interstate travel.
By this point, international travel to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands and some exemptions for international students will also be considered.

4. Virus has unleashed a 'tsunami of hate' across world - UN Chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this morning that the COVID-19 outbreak has "unleashed a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering”
Guterres added that migrants and refugees in particular had been "vilified as a source of the virus   and then denied access to medical treatment". Anti-foreigner sentiment has surged online and on the streets, before highlighting antisemitic conspiracy theories and COVID-19 related anti Muslim attacks.
The Secretary General appealed for an all out effort “to end hate speech globally” and stop the spread of fake news.

5. Our World vs Virus podcast: Children quiz a doctor on COVID-19

What would a child ask a doctor about COVID-19? On this week’s World Vs Virus, Dr Ranj Singh, presenter of BBC TV's 'Get Well Soon', takes questions from a panel of youngsters, and shares tips on how best to talk to children about the pandemic.





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