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Reuters UK The brutal job losses registered in Spain following the coronavirus outbreak reversed in May with the creation of net jobs for the first time since one of Europes toughest lockdowns was imposed more than two months ago. As the lockdown gradually eased in May a net 97462 new jobs were created during the month although the overall number of jobs in the country was still 885985 lower than in May 2019. Most of the new jobs were recorded in agriculture construction and services that were partly able to resume activity in May. Industrys job creation remained stagnant. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-spain-economy-unemployed/spains-job-haemorrhage-dries-up-as-country-emerges-from-lockdown-idUKKBN2390XH 2nd Jun 2020

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The Guardian When France first shut down on 16 March Fornairon was one of many who believed bookshops like hers could have been kept open safely. Books she says can help at times like this. They can deliver answers and provide peace. They lift you out of the everyday and away from the moment. They transport you to other worlds. They are antifear. But not everyone has them at home and the libraries were shut. So I started delivering on foot. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/02/we-cant-relax-europeans-face-up-to-life-after-lockdown 2nd Jun 2020

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Metro.co.uk Shooting has resumed in Paris as Montmartre was transformed for a period movie amid the coronavirus lockdown. As restrictions ease in France film crews were spotted getting straight back to work setting up for a new movie. The crew donned facemasks to ensure safety of everyone working in close proximity. Although it is unknown what the exact movie is being filmed it is believed to be set in the 1940s. https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/01/film-shooting-resumes-lockdown-eases-paris-12789223/ 2nd Jun 2020

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NPR In France takeout is OK for burger joints but what about gastronomy from a Michelin threestar chef Restaurants in Paris will reopen Tuesday but tight restrictions mean some will not survive audio https://www.npr.org/2020/06/02/867578115/restaurants-in-france-are-reopening-after-coronavirus-lockdown 2nd Jun 2020

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The Associated Press The scope of the devastation in the nations nursing homes became clearer in a report prepared for U.S. governors that said nearly 26000 nursing home residents have died from COVID19 a number that is partial and likely to go higher. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 60000 cases of coronavirus illness among nursing home residents according to a copy of a letter addressed to the governors and an accompanying chart provided to The Associated Press. https://apnews.com/823ce433fe15d9d98e8ba92100df3f95 2nd Jun 2020

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China Daily A survey of 1200 school leaders by the National Foundation for Educational Research found only around half of parents planned to send their children to school and 25 percent of teachers were likely to be absent because of health concerns. The Association of Directors of Public Health which represents senior managers in the health departments of local governments said the lockdown was being eased too quickly. Jeanelle de Gruchy the associations president said on Radio 4s Today program A lot of people are increasingly concerned that the government is misjudging this balancing act and lifting too many of the restrictions too quickly. https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202006/02/WS5ed5ad8aa310a8b24115a1a4.html 2nd Jun 2020

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Kent Online Schools across the country have been preparing for some of their pupils to return to the classroom. Here is how one group of schools has been getting ready to make sure pupils can be taught safely and get on with lessons. https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/school-reunion-it-s-back-to-class-for-pupils-in-england-228097/ 2nd Jun 2020

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New Zealand Herald Two weeks after the reopening of schools some pupils are showing signs of mild trauma from the lockdown. Otago Primary Principals Association president Shelley Wilde said it might be another four to six weeks before more moderate signs of trauma appeared among children. She said the vast majority of children were pleased and happy to be back at school and had responded well to the new safe normal hygiene and physicaldistancing practices. However some pupils were anxious about things such as making sure their hands were clean all the time and some were taking advantage of the Chatbus a counselling service for children who might not have before. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&ampobjectid=12336369 2nd Jun 2020

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Stuff.co.nz Poppy has become the first feature film to resume shooting in New Zealand since the Covid19 lockdown. The local drama tells the story of a young woman with Down syndrome who refuses to be defined by her disability and decides to take control of her life. The film was three hours into the final week of shooting when the Level 4 lockdown announcement was made. Shooting restarted on Friday at a private location on the Kpiti Coast and is expected to take six days to wrap. https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/121702740/first-nz-film-resumes-shooting-again-after-lockdown 2nd Jun 2020

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Stuff.co.nz Lines of up to a kilometre formed outside some UK Ikea stores as they prepared to reopen following the easeup of lockdown restrictions. DIY and decormad Brits flocked to the Swedish furniture stores spreading out in snaking lines through car parks where just days before Covid19 testing stations had been set up. According to British tabloid The Daily Mail some shoppers were so keen to be allowed to snap up flat packs again they started lining up from 5.30am. https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/community/121692927/kilometre-long-lines-form-at-ikea-stores-as-uk-lockdown-lifts 1st Jun 2020

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Sky News Headteachers have reported attendance rates of between 40 and 70 of eligible pupils despite the relaxing of restrictions. https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-schools-and-markets-quiet-as-england-takes-tentative-steps-out-of-lockdown-11998519 1st Jun 2020

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The Guardian Shoppers rushed back to high streets and retail parks on Monday as the reopening of car showrooms markets and some Ikea stores marked the easing of lockdown restrictions in England. The number of shoppers out and about jumped by 31 across all retail destinations by 5pm in England compared with last weeks bank holiday Monday according to analysts at Springboard. For the UK as a whole shopper numbers rose by 28. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jun/01/shopper-numbers-surge-36-as-lockdown-in-england-relaxed 1st Jun 2020

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Evening Standard Small firms today welcomed a 15 billion support fund backed by UK banks to aid businesses struggling with debts. The Business Growth Fund was founded in 2011 by big banks including Barclays HSBC and Lloyds and is run by former JP Morgan banker Stephen Welton. Welton warns that a large number of businesses will fail in the fallout from Covid19 and that unless there is some degree of debt flexibility an economic crisis could turn into a banking crisis. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/coronavirus-banks-draw-up-15bn-support-fund-for-small-businesses-a4457551.html 2nd Jun 2020

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BBC Germanys calm and successful handling of the pandemic attracted international attention. But its next moves have been chaotic characterised by squabbling between regional leaders which has culminated in a faster lifting of restrictions than Chancellor Angela Merkel would have liked. The leaders of Germanys 16 states have the power to decide how and when they do that. Unable to agree a common strategy theyve instituted a patchwork of rules and regulations with people in one state able to for example use the gym again while in another region fitness centres have remained closed. Its fuelled an intense public debate about the Lockerung or relaxation policy with many fearing that Germany could squander its initial success. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52879321 2nd Jun 2020

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The Scotsman With no real end in sight to the current coronavirus crisis its understandable. Having been cooped up for months and with a handful of other countries slowly relaxing their own virustackling measures the public are itching to get away from it all. But just how likely is is that well see the usual summer holidays in 2020 https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/when-can-i-travel-spain-latest-fco-guidance-country-relaxes-quarantine-rules-not-uk-visitors-1995876 2nd Jun 2020

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Wales Online Clubbers will have to wear face masks. All drinks must be served through straws Social distance markings must be introduced on dancefloors to keep clubbers apart. Reserved areas and VIP sections encouraged to guarantee distance between revellers. Staff must regularly monitor restrooms and hand sanitiser and washing will be compulsory. Dancefloor capacity will be limited. Drinks will be ordered via apps and menus and price lists will appear online. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/world-news/top-ibiza-clubs-introduce-extreme-18348958 2nd Jun 2020

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New Europe France began the second phase of easing lockdown rules after two months of nationwide restrictions due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Under the new rules cafes and restaurants are allowed to reopen indoor sitting in the socalled green zones https://www.neweurope.eu/article/france-lifts-some-coronavirus-restrictions/ 2nd Jun 2020

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FRANCE 24 Global sport is facing the mother of all wakeup calls as it emerges from the coronavirus lockdown with uncertainty over what the landscape for participants and sponsors will look like. Former head of Olympic marketing Michael Payne believes that although it will be very painful pulling through it sport will nevertheless emerge healthier and stronger. https://www.france24.com/en/20200602-what-future-for-sport-and-sponsors-after-the-coronavirus-lockdown 2nd Jun 2020

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FRANCE 24 English France began a second phase of easing lockdown rules on Tuesday as official figures show the novel coronavirus outbreak continuing to diminish in the country following an initial loosening of restrictions that began on May 11. https://www.france24.com/en/20200602-france-lifts-more-covid-19-restrictions-what-you-need-to-know-for-phase-ii 2nd Jun 2020

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FRANCE 24 English It said in a statement that as France readies for a second phase of the easing of lockdown measures on Tuesday with bars and restaurants permitted to fully or partially reopen the good news should not make us forget the danger of the virus. The health ministry said that 18506 coronavirus deaths have been reported in hospital since March 1 while there were still 14288 cases in hospital on Monday a slight drop from 14322 on Sunday. https://www.france24.com/en/20200601-covid-19-france-reports-slight-drop-in-hospitalisations-on-eve-of-further-easing-of-lockdown 2nd Jun 2020

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WION on MSN.com Despite a drop in the number of virus cases the country continues to grapple with the epidemic although Russian President Putin last week had announced Russia would be hosting a parade on June 24 at Moscows Red Square to celebrate the countrys victory over Nazi Germany in World WarII. Moscow which was the epicenter of the virus eased the lockdown which was in place since March 30 allowing residents to go out but they were allowed to take walks within two kilometers of their homes. However mass gatherings including cinemas cafes and restaurants continue to remain shut. https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/covid-19-russia-death-toll-crosses-5000-as-lockdown-eases/ar-BB14UKt7 2nd Jun 2020

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YAHOO! Moscow residents ventured out to exercise stroll and shop on Monday as the city eased a strict nineweek lockdown but millions remained largely confined to their homes as Russia recorded thousands more coronavirus cases. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/moscow-eases-lockdown-despite-high-virus-caseload-003715177.html 2nd Jun 2020

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BBC Moscow has been the epicentre of Russias outbreak. In May Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said he feared the number of cases there could be three times higher than reported. Now Mr Sobyanin has ordered a swathe of businesses to reopen in the city from Monday including car dealerships book shops launderettes and shopping malls. Parks too are allowing visitors with new exercise rules announced. Mr Sobyanin said people would be allowed out for walks three times a week between 0900 and 2100 using a rota system determined by their home address. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52875568 2nd Jun 2020

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IET SK Telecom and Omrom Electronics have demonstrated an autonomous robot which is capable of helping encourage public health measures by taking bodily temperatures dispensing hand sanitiser and disinfecting its surroundings. https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/06/robot-enforces-health-measures-as-south-korea-relaxes-social-distancing/ 2nd Jun 2020

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BBC Across the UK we can meet more people while in England some children are back in school and car showrooms and openair markets have reopened. But some scientists even those advising government have been in mutinous mood saying ministers are acting too soon. And the lifting of restrictions has been described as a dangerous moment even by Englands deputy chief medical officer. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52878816 2nd Jun 2020

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Time Out Countries all over the world are tentatively starting to come out of lockdown and reopen their borders. Just this week Spain Greece Thailand and the Maldives have announced plans for travellers hoping to enter their countries in the next few months. https://www.timeout.com/news/japan-might-reopen-its-borders-to-travellers-soon-060220 2nd Jun 2020

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The Washington Post Universities and finalyear high school students had already resumed classes in April but all other schools kindergartens daycare centers and nursing homes will now reopen early this month state radio reported late Monday. Thermometers and hand sanitizers have been installed at the main gates classrooms and offices while teachers and helpers are thoroughly observing the hygiene rules and parents are advised to educate their children the Korean Central Broadcasting Committee said. The broadcaster encouraged people to use takeout services from restaurants while stressing hygiene rules across a range of industries to prevent people from lowering their guards even just a little bit. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/north-korea-to-reopen-schools-trade-with-china-as-coronavirus-threat-recedes/2020/06/02/2f5229f8-a4a3-11ea-898e-b21b9a83f792_story.html 2nd Jun 2020

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The Independent New Zealand could lift its remaining coronavirus restrictions next week Jacinda Ardern has said. Social distancing measures and limits on gatherings would no longer apply if the country which looks close to eliminating the virus domestically moves to alert level one the prime minister said on Tuesday. However Ms Ardern said borders will remain closed. Our strategy of go hard go early has paid off ... and in some cases beyond expectations the PM said. New Zealand recorded no new cases of coronavirus for a 11th consecutive day on Tuesday. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/coronavirus-new-zealand-jacinda-ardern-lockdown-social-distancing-cases-a9543761.html 2nd Jun 2020

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Evening Standard South American countries have begun easing Covid19 restrictions even as the region hurtles towards its viral peak. Some of Brazils hardest hit cities including Rio de Janeiro and Manaus are starting to allow more activity while Bolivia and Venezuela are also unwinding restrictions. The moves comes despite a warning from World Health Organisation that South America has become an intense zone of transmission for this virus. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/south-america-eases-coronavirus-lockdown-rise-cases-a4457336.html 2nd Jun 2020

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Voice of America New Zealand leaders could decide as early as next week to lift restrictions on social distancing and group gatherings due to the countrys success in halting the spread of the coronavirus. Our strategy of go hard go early has paid off Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday. The country instituted strict lockdown measures for more than six weeks and now has reported 11 consecutive days with no new confirmed cases. Cabinet members will decide Monday whether to move into the next phase of the governments slow easing of restrictions under which the countrys borders would still remain closed. https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/new-zealand-could-lift-major-coronavirus-restrictions-next-week 2nd Jun 2020

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The Guardian New Zealands Ardern says she is horrified by George Floyds deathThe HinduNew Zealand May Remove Most Virus Restrictions Next WeekBloombergNew Zealand may remove all virus restriction next weekReuters UKCoronavirus update New Zealand could lift COVID19 restrictions next weekABC NewsView Full coverage on Google News https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/02/ardern-says-new-zealand-on-track-to-eliminate-coronavirus-ahead-of-schedule 2nd Jun 2020

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The Local Italy Ahead of the further easing of restrictions on Wednesday some of Italys top health experts have been questioning the accuracy of contagion data being released by regional governments during the reopening phase. One independent report also warned that three northern regions were not ready to safely reopen. https://www.thelocal.it/20200601/easing-italys-lockdown-is-a-risk-were-taking-health-minister 1st Jun 2020

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BBC Police in England can order people to leave a property if they are breaking new coronavirus laws but do not have powers to forcibly remove them. It is now a crime to stay at someone elses home overnight or to hold gatherings of two or more people indoors or more than six people outdoors under new legislation. Officers can fine rulebreakers and arrest them if they do not cooperate. The laws came into force to coincide with lockdown restrictions being eased. Gatherings of as many as six people from different households can now take place outdoors such as in parks or gardens in England so long as people remain 2m apart. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52880399 1st Jun 2020

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YAHOO! Several Australian states eased social distancing restrictions further on Monday allowing restaurants to host more people and public attractions to reopen as the government moves to revive an ailing economy through accelerated infrastructure spending. Australia has recorded about 7200 coronavirus cases and 103 deaths. And with new infections now largely under control the government has embarked on a threestep plan to remove the bulk of curbs by July. In Australias most populous state New South Wales NSW a maximum of 50 people are now allowed to sit down for a meal in a cafe or restaurants while 20 can attend a funeral. The previous limits were set at 10. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/australia-eases-social-distancing-restrictions-005107330.html 1st Jun 2020

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iNews Boris Johnson as well as leaders in Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland are walking a terrifying tightrope as they agonise over how fast to ease the coronavirus lockdown. As Englands deputy chief medical officer Jonathan VanTam warned three days ago the country has arrived at a very dangerous moment as it faces a foe which is a coiled spring ready to get out if we dont stay on top of it. https://inews.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-lockdown-balancing-health-economic-interests-quarantine-explained-2872333 2nd Jun 2020

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BBC The BBC understands that all four chief medical officers of the UK nations including Englands Professor Chris Whitty opposed the prime ministers hopes of lowering the Covid19 alert level last week. Less than a month ago Boris Johnson announced that any easing of the lockdown would be conditional on a lower alert level alongside five tests on the spread of infection being met. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52889711 2nd Jun 2020

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The Guardian Just tell the truth. If the government is to get the country out of the mess of lockdown it must take people into its confidence. It scared us into it and must now reassure us out of it. This week children are returning to school in England on the basis that the risk to them and their families from Covid19 is minuscule. What does that mean One in a thousand one in a million The same as them being in a car crash No parent will readily tolerate risking my child so a language must be found to set minds at rest. That language should be one of evidence of facts not of adjectives and adverbs. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/01/prevent-chaotic-end-lockdown-true-risks-british-people 2nd Jun 2020

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The Independent Boris Johnson told Italys president he was aiming for herd immunity to defeat coronavirus an explosive TV documentary has revealed despite No 10 denying that was ever the policy. The Italian health minister has undermined the governments repeated denials by recounting a conversation between the two leaders on 13 March as the pandemic neared its peak. I spoke with Giuseppe Conte to tell President Conte that Id tested positive for coronavirus. Pierpaolo Sileri told Channel 4s Dispatches. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/coronavirus-uk-boris-johnson-herd-immunity-dispatches-channel-4-italy-president-a9544916.html 2nd Jun 2020

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The Times Italian security officials are worried that rightwing extremists could exploit the Covid19 crisis by infiltrating a new protest movement that drew thousands of people on to the streets in 30 cities over the weekend. The orange vests movement is led by Antonio Pappalardo a retired carabiniere general who has mobilised a heterogeneous group of cranks and conspiracy theorists as well as ordinary Italians suffering the economic impact of a threemonth lockdown. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/leader-of-italys-orange-vests-inspires-far-right-and-coronavirus-conspiracy-theorists-kxrf705v7 2nd Jun 2020

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Evening Standard Getting out of a lockdown it turns out is a lot harder than getting into one. The risks and rewards are hard to pin down now. We have divided into groups who are extremely vigilant about any degree of risk and those who will accept more of it because they place greater weight on the consequences of economic and educational lags. Old habits are also beginning to assert themselves. The lockdownlite arrangements heighten a sense that we have done our bit being caged at home. https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/comment/lockdown-beaches-schools-barbecues-socialising-parks-a4457406.html 2nd Jun 2020

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The Guardian Political leaders in the northeast of England have urged residents to disregard the governments reckless relaxation of the lockdown amid concerns it will lead to a second spike of coronavirus in a region with the UKs highest infection rate. On the day that some primary schools reopened and people were allowed to meet more family and friends in England council leaders and MPs warned that the easing of the measures had come far too soon in the northeast. Martin Gannon the leader of Gateshead council which has the secondhighest rate of infections in the UK said The current approach from government is reckless and they havent put systems in place to keep it safe. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/01/far-too-soon-to-ease-lockdown-in-north-east-england-leaders-warn 1st Jun 2020

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BBC Most of the time women dont want to leave an abusive spouse they ask us how to teach them a lesson or make them behave better Ms Varma says. Thats because of the stigma attached to divorce in India few families would support daughters who want to walk out of abusive marriages especially if they have children as Tara does. And leaving to go stay in a shelter or with parents is especially hard during the lockdown when transport has been limited. Cruelty by Husband or His Relatives accounted for 32 nearly a third of all crimes against women registered by the police in 2018 the last year for which data is available. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52846304 2nd Jun 2020

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South China Morning Post With more than 190500 Covid19 infections reported as of June 1 2020 India has become the seventh worsthit country in the ongoing global pandemic. Despite a strict nationwide lockdown the countrys coronavirus death toll has quadrupled in less than a month to surpass the number of deaths seen in China. https://www.scmp.com/video/coronavirus/3087091/indian-coronavirus-death-toll-surpasses-chinas-and-rising-despite-strict 2nd Jun 2020

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The Guardian Organisers of antiracism protests in the UK have accused the police of unfairly targeting black people during the lockdown and called for further demonstrations this week. Protests took place in London Cardiff Manchester and Nottingham on Saturday and Sunday against the killing last week of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minnesota which has led to widespread unrest across the US. As well as showing solidarity with demonstrators in the US Britons have expressed anger and frustration at the increased use of stop and search during the lockdown in areas with large black Asian and minority ethnic BAME populations. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/01/uk-police-accused-of-targeting-black-people-during-lockdown 1st Jun 2020

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Wired.co.uk The weekends hot weather saw crowds of people flow to beaches and parks to bask in the sun and have picnics. Britons can sit outside for as long as they like and since June 1 they are allowed to meet with up to five other people outdoors as long as they keep two metres apart. But coronavirus fear strikes many people seeing crowds in the park or queuing up for ice cream and public toilets next to strangers. https://www.wired.co.uk/article/coronavirus-outdoor-risk 2nd Jun 2020

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World Economic Forum Throughout the pandemic governments across the world have been using military comparisons and metaphors to describe their containment of the coronavirus outbreak. Germany unlike most other countries has avoided using any such language. Dagmar Paulus from University College London explores why this might be and what impact its having on Germanys coronavirus outbreak. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/coronavirus-pandemic-covid19-germany-politicians-language 2nd Jun 2020

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Yahoo News Australia With nearly 30000 dead in Brazil and more than 10000 dead in Mexico the novel coronavirus epidemic threatens to shatter hospital systems across Latin America while France which is emerging from a similar nightmare scenario begins on Tuesday a gradual return to normalcy. Four of the 10 countries showing the greatest number of new COVID19 cases over the last 24 hours were in Latin America the World Health Organizations emergencies director Michael Ryan said. https://au.news.yahoo.com/latin-america-virus-cases-top-1m-uk-russia-051109528--spt.html 2nd Jun 2020

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Republic World A leaked government document reveals authorities ignored experts who wanted a monthlong lockdown in Pakistans Punjab province and who estimated 670000 might have been infected in the provincial capital of Lahore. After media published the experts report Tuesday residents criticized the government for easing the restrictions last month instead of heeding the recommendation. The report was based on a sample survey done in Lahore which had 245 deaths through May 15. Since then Punjab has reported nearly 200 more fatalities related to COVID19. https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/pakistan-news/the-latest-pakistan-document-shows-experts-wanted-lockdown.html 2nd Jun 2020

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Science Business Information scientist Kazuhiro Sakurada wants to use large numbers of medical records to predict who is highrisk for coronavirus https://sciencebusiness.net/covid-19/news/coronaprofile-can-we-predict-who-will-get-covid-19-japans-riken-researchers-study 2nd Jun 2020

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The Japan Times Through its strategic clusterfocused approach the government was able to identify environmental risk factors and risk behavior that cause clusters. The easytounderstand slogan that cautioned the public against closed crowded spaces with closecontact the three Cs was also an effective communication strategy. These efforts may have prevented clusters from forming and delayed the exponential growth in cases without damaging the economy by legally restricting the movement of people. The clusterfocused approach also enabled the government to detect signs of exponential growth of cases at a very early stage thereby allowing it to provide the public with an effective early warning. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2020/06/02/commentary/japan-commentary/secret-japans-success-combating-covid-19/ 2nd Jun 2020

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TVNZ The research led by the Auckland University of Technology titled Living in Bubbles during the Coronavirus Pandemic found that other countries may find New Zealands bubbles effective in encouraging compliance with social distancing. While New Zealand is now in Level 2 with Kiwis able to socialise with friends and family many countries around the world are still in lockdown confined to their houses and the people they live with. AUTs research gives recommendations to overseas policy makers on how bubbles could positively impact their time in lockdown. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/countries-around-world-could-learn-nzs-social-bubble-strategy-research-shows 2nd Jun 2020

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ScienceAlert With the relaxation of the lockdown rules warnings are being sounded about a possible resurgence of COVID19 cases a socalled second wave. The second wave of the Spanish flu pandemic in 191820 was particularly devastating as was the second wave of the H1N1 epidemic in 200910. So what can be done to avoid a second wave of COVID19 https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-a-second-wave-of-covid-19-could-look-like 2nd Jun 2020

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Healthservice Journal An earlier draft of the review which was circulated within government last week contained a section which included responses from the 1000plus organisations and individuals who supplied evidence to the review. Many of these suggested that discrimination and poorer life chances were playing a part in the increased risk of covid19 to those with BAME backgrounds. https://www.hsj.co.uk/coronavirus/exclusive-government-censored-bame-covid-risk-review/7027761.article 2nd Jun 2020

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AlJazeera Head of a Milan hospital tells RAI TV that recent swab tests show less viral load compared with previous findings. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/coronavirus-losing-potency-top-italian-doctor-200601044959952.html 1st Jun 2020

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The Scotsman As lockdown restrictions begin to ease across the UK experts are growing concerned about the possibility of a second wave of coronavirus cases if people fail to stick to social distancing guidelines https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/will-there-be-second-wave-coronavirus-uk-if-cases-virus-could-increase-again-and-what-happened-asia-2872312 2nd Jun 2020

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The Guardian Sixtyeight people of 166 tested had been found to have the virus by Monday following the parties that took place on 2324 May. Fiftynine were from the city and nine from the wider area. One of the people infected has been hospitalised. The results of further tests are outstanding. While the number may appear relatively low the ramifications are considerable. Three hundred contact people have so far been identified that is those who were in close proximity to those who have been tested positive and have been ordered to quarantine for 14 days. They may not leave their flats not even to go shopping Cordula Dankert a spokeswoman for the city said. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/02/germany-covid-19-spikes-present-fresh-challenges-as-lockdown-lifts 2nd Jun 2020

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NBC News South Korea is trialing a new QR code system to better track and trace visitors to highrisk locations including nightclubs restaurants and churches. The decision to use the system follows authorities concern after struggling to trace a number of people who had visited nightclubs and bars at the center of a virus outbreak in the capital Seoul last month. The outbreak centered on a number of LGBTQ venues and as homosexuality is still taboo in the east Asian nation entries to the handwritten visitor logs were often found to be false or incomplete. Starting June 10 visitors to these highrisk locations will be required to use their phone to generate a onetime personalized QR code that is scanned at the door. The information will be logged in a database for four weeks before being automatically deleted according to South Koreas Ministry of Health. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/live-blog/2020-06-02-coronavirus-news-n1221816/ncrd1221846 2nd Jun 2020

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Metro Another 324 people have died with coronavirus in the UK bringing the official death toll to 39369. NHS England today recorded 143 more deaths in hospitals with the updated toll taking into account deaths in care homes and the wider community. Across all settings Wales announced seven more deaths Scotland had 12 and Northern Ireland had two. A preliminary daily tally of 164 is calculated by adding up the individual counts announced by each of the home nations. The number of deaths involving coronavirus in the UK has reached its lowest weekly level for seven weeks according to new data from the Office for National Statistics ONS which was released this morning. https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/02/coronavirus-news-live-uk-death-toll-local-lockdowns-markets-schools-reopen-12790656/ 2nd Jun 2020

New Lockdown

BBC Some lockdown measures may have to be reintroduced in the winter Health Minister Vaughan Gething has warned. A top Welsh Government official said there was a real prospect of a resurgence of the virus later in the year. Mr Gething said it will depend on the prevalence of coronavirus. Meanwhile the minister announced NHS health boards are looking at how they can restart planned NHS operations and cancer services. Speaking at the Welsh Governments daily press briefing Mr Gething said more details would be published on Wednesday. On Monday restrictions in Wales were relaxed so people from two different households could meet outdoors but it is only if they travel in a local area. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52890762 2nd Jun 2020

New Lockdown

Express & Star Restrictive lockdown measures could be reintroduced in areas with flareups of the pandemic Government officials have said. It comes after the West Midlands was branded a hotspot at the start of the fight against the virus with the death toll since hitting more than 2350. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said any decision would be made by the Government using advice from health experts. Stuart Anderson MP for Wolverhampton South West said the country was in uncharted territory when it came to lifting restrictions. https://www.expressandstar.com/news/health/coronavirus-covid19/2020/06/02/midlands-mps-back-local-lockdown-measure-if-coronavirus-cases-surge/ 2nd Jun 2020