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空撮：警戒レベル知らせるライトアップ　レインボーブリッジ・都庁

都は25日夜、東京湾のレインボーブリッジと都庁で、感染状況の警戒レベルを知らせるライトアップを始めた。指標が基準を上回り、感染拡大の兆候がある場合は「東京アラート」としてライトを赤色にして警戒を促す。

日付：2020年5月25日

RM 126635949

首相、全国の緊急事態宣言解除を発表　「世界的に厳しい基準をクリアした」

政府は25日、北海道、東京、神奈川、埼玉、千葉の5都道県で継続されていた新型コロナウイルスに関する緊急事態宣言を解除した。安倍晋三首相は記者会見で「世界的にも極めて厳しいレベルの解除基準を全国的にクリアした」と述べた。

日付：2020年5月25日

人物：安倍 晋三

RM 126625787

'Reopen New Jersey' protest held on Memorial Day at the Jersey Shore

Demonstrators gathered in a parking lot in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020, to demand an end to business restrictions implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Demonstrators chanted "Open New Jersey now" and waved signs and flags, some of which referenced President Donald Trump's 2020 re-election campaign. (Original Title: 'Reopen New Jersey' protest held on Memorial Day at the Jersey Shore)

日付：2020年5月25日

RM 126625779

Phone booths converted into Covid-19 test centres in Thailand

Officials in Thailand are converting unused phone booths into Covid-19 test kiosks . The Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT) modified the items to have them used in hospitals in Surin province. Footage shows the phone boxes repurposed with safety equipment so they can be used by medical workers to interact with potential coronavirus patients. Surin provincial governor Kraisorn Kongchalad said that even though the province has no active cases, they still need to be prepared. He said: "Our province has not found a new patient in the last 45 days thanks to the cooperation of the people and the hardworking medical staff. "However, being careful would not hurt anyone and fortunately, the TOT also wanted to offer help on this. "I believe these old phone booths will provide safety for the medical staff in this battle against the virus." Five of the top hospitals in the province have received the testing kiosks while the TOT is now producing more to send to all the hospitals in the province. (Original Title: Phone booths converted into Covid-19 test centres in Thailand)

日付：2020年5月25日

RM 126630832

Italy: Air Force Frecce Tricolori Display Team Flyover To Lift Spirits

Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori display team started tp perform dedication flyovers around the country on May 25. The flyover tour includes 21 flyovers in 5 days with the grand finale, in Rome, on June 2. (Original Title: Italy: Air Force Frecce Tricolori Display Team Flyover To Lift Spirits)

日付：2020年5月25日

RM 126630824

Japan: Tokyo Landmarks Light Up In Rainbow Colors Following Lifting Of COVID-19 National Emergency

Japan’s Prime Minister Abe declared the end of the national emergency on Monday as the COVID-19 was put under control. The prefectures that were left under the state of emergency included Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Hokkaido since April. To celebrate the lifting of the national emergency, some of the landmarks in Tokyo lit up in rainbow colors. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government building was awash in rainbow colors and the Rainbow Bridge in the Odaiba district is back in its rainbow hues on Monday night, May 25. (Original Title: Japan: Tokyo Landmarks Light Up In Rainbow Colors Following Lifting Of COVID-19 National Emergency)

日付：2020年5月25日

RM 126631571

Singapore businessman serves food to migrants spending Eid in quarantine

Date:MAY 24, 2020 As many Muslims around the world celebrate to mark Eid al-Fitr, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore will spend the holiday under quarantine in dormitories. To mark the holiday, Singaporean business Dushyant Kumar, his wife, and team of chefs cooked up a massive biryani meal for at least 600 migrants for a Sunday (May 24) evening Eid feast. The initiative is completely funded by donors and a local NGO, but its Kumar's family recipe, and he takes pride in making the deliveries himself. Biryani is a popular South Asian rice dish often eaten during festive occasions. The government has said that employers are required to provide sufficient food for workers during this lockdown period, but it is also working with NGOs to make up any shortfall. Kumar has been overseeing the delivery of more than 1,000 meals per day to quarantining migrants since early April. Singapore has over 30,000 COVID-19 cases, one of the highest in Asia, with the vast majority of infections among migrant workers in cramped dormitory accommodations. (Production: Joseph Campbell, Vanessa Romeo Cogollos, Bharati Naik) (Caption:7006AS-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_SINGAPORE)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126631570

Italian tourists return to Venice

Date:MAY 24, 2020 The lagoon city of Venice welcomed back tourists on a sunny Sunday (May 24) after the easing of lockdown restrictions. Italy will reopen its borders to European Union states from June 3 with the inter-regional travel ban remaining in place until June 2 Republic Day holiday, preventing any mass travel over that long-holiday weekend. But residents of the Veneto region had the privilege to be the first to visit the lagoon city after the lockdown. Tourists crowded the city's huge Saint Mark's Square, once described as Europe's living room, and did not miss the opportunity to take photographs on bridges removing their protective masks briefly for the snaps. As the coronavirus pandemic has halted tourism, an industry that brings the city an estimated 30 million people every year, Venice has changed her face. In March local authorities suspended the final two days of the famous Venice Carnival and a planned three-week shoot for Tom Cruise's new "Mission: Impossible" film has been postponed due to the outbreak. Italy is heavily dependent on tourism, which accounts for 13% of GDP and employs around 13% of the country's total work force. Veneto, one of the richest and most productive regions in Europe, generates around a third of Italy's economic output but the pandemic forced borders to close, restaurants and hotels to shut and airlines to ground flights. On Saturday (May 23) Italy recorded 119 new deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic against 130 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said. The total death toll since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 32,735, the agency said, the third highest in the world after those of the United States and Britain. (Production: Manuel Silvestri, Fabiano Franchitti) (Caption:7049WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_ITALY_VENICE)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126631563

Nigeria celebrates Eid-al-Fitr amidst coronavirus lockdown

Date:MAY 24, 2020 This weekend, millions across Africa are celebrating a slightly different Eid al-Fitr, with the spread of COVID-19 scaling back festivities. The festival marks the end to the Muslim month of fasting where people typically gather to celebrate. Eid al-Fitr begins with the sighting of the crescent moon signalling the beginning of 10th month of the lunar Islamic calendar Shawwal and the end of Ramadan. Countries where it was visible on Friday (May 22) night celebrated on Saturday. But some other countries like Nigeria waited until Sunday (May 24). The West African country has had more than 7,500 cases and over 200 deaths with most of the cases in Lagos, sub-Saharan Africa's biggest city with some 20 million people. A lockdown in Lagos lasting just over a month was gradually eased on May 4, but an overnight curfew was put in place nationwide. (Production: Seun Sanni, Afolabi Sotunde, Abraham Achirga, Angela Ukomadu, Aiden Nulty) (Caption:7109WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_NIGERIA)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126631522

Hong Kong police fire tear gas on biggest protests since COVID curbs

Date:MAY 24, 2020 Police in Hong Kong fired tear gas and pepper spray to disperse thousands protesting on Sunday (May 24) against Beijing's plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, the biggest flare-up in the city since COVID-19 lockdowns began. Crowds thronged the bustling shopping district of Causeway Bay, where protesters chanted, "Revolution of our time. Liberate Hong Kong," and "Hong Kong Independence, the only way out". The protest was the first since Beijing proposed national security laws on Thursday and pose a fresh challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping as authorities struggle to tame public opposition to China's tightening grip over the global financial hub. Hong Kong democracy activists say the national security legislation is evidence of Beijing's encroachment on freedoms guaranteed to Hong Kong under its "one country, two systems" style of governance. Hong Kong is governed under the "one country, two systems" formula since the former UK colony's return to Chinese rule in 1997. The arrangement guarantees the city broad freedoms not seen on the mainland, including a free press and independent judiciary. (Production: Alex Solum, Yoyo Chow) (Caption:7014AS-HONGKONG-PROTESTS_TEAR_GAS)

日付：2020年5月24日

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Before and after footage show the emptiness of Eid celebrations this year versus last year

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Streets were emptied, parks were vacant and prayer grounds silent as the new coronavirus outbreak turned this year's Eid al-Fitr into a solemn and muted celebration. In Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, a street that usually filled with hundreds of worshippers for morning prayers was deserted. Most of the mosques in Indonesia were closed due to the pandemic and Muslims are encouraged to pray at home although in some residential areas small groups of worshippers had gathered to say their prayers. More than 21,000 people were infected in Indonesia with the new coronavirus while 1,351 people had died, as of Saturday (May 23). Jakarta has the highest infections count in the country. In Pakistan's biggest city Karachi, a polo ground, known locally as Bagh-e-Quaid-e-Azam, that usually attracts hundreds of worshippers to pray in its lush green space was emptied. Pakistani government has allowed traditional Eid prayers to be conducted in playgrounds and open areas, and urged worshippers to follow social distancing safety precautions. According to the guidelines, those under 12-years old and older than 50 years old are barred from attending the prayers. The Islamic festival is being celebrated across Pakistan, which has the second largest Muslim population after Indonesia, in low profile amid the pandemic that has infected over 53,000 people with more than a thousand deaths. In Afghanistan capital Kabul, an amusement park that was usually filled with hundreds of people celebrating the festival was shuttered. Afghanistan had recorded 9,216 cases of COVID-19 and 205 deaths as of Friday (May 22), the health ministry said. The highest number of cases has been in Kabul, a city of six million that has been under a lockdown of varying intensity since March 28. Eid al-Fir is the most important Islamic festival that marks the end of the one-month long holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Production: Angie Teo, Pedja Stanisic, Waseem Sattar, Shahabuddin Shahab, Aziz Mohammad, Sayed Hassib, Travis Teo) (Caption:7002AS-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_ASIA)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126631520

Before and after footage show the emptiness of Eid celebrations this year versus last year

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Streets were emptied, parks were vacant and prayer grounds silent as the new coronavirus outbreak turned this year's Eid al-Fitr into a solemn and muted celebration. In Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, a street that usually filled with hundreds of worshippers for morning prayers was deserted. Most of the mosques in Indonesia were closed due to the pandemic and Muslims are encouraged to pray at home although in some residential areas small groups of worshippers had gathered to say their prayers. More than 21,000 people were infected in Indonesia with the new coronavirus while 1,351 people had died, as of Saturday (May 23). Jakarta has the highest infections count in the country. In Pakistan's biggest city Karachi, a polo ground, known locally as Bagh-e-Quaid-e-Azam, that usually attracts hundreds of worshippers to pray in its lush green space was emptied. Pakistani government has allowed traditional Eid prayers to be conducted in playgrounds and open areas, and urged worshippers to follow social distancing safety precautions. According to the guidelines, those under 12-years old and older than 50 years old are barred from attending the prayers. The Islamic festival is being celebrated across Pakistan, which has the second largest Muslim population after Indonesia, in low profile amid the pandemic that has infected over 53,000 people with more than a thousand deaths. In Afghanistan capital Kabul, an amusement park that was usually filled with hundreds of people celebrating the festival was shuttered. Afghanistan had recorded 9,216 cases of COVID-19 and 205 deaths as of Friday (May 22), the health ministry said. The highest number of cases has been in Kabul, a city of six million that has been under a lockdown of varying intensity since March 28. Eid al-Fir is the most important Islamic festival that marks the end of the one-month long holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Production: Angie Teo, Pedja Stanisic, Waseem Sattar, Shahabuddin Shahab, Aziz Mohammad, Sayed Hassib, Travis Teo) (Caption:7002AS-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_ASIA)

日付：2020年5月24日

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Before and after footage show the emptiness of Eid celebrations this year versus last year

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Streets were emptied, parks were vacant and prayer grounds silent as the new coronavirus outbreak turned this year's Eid al-Fitr into a solemn and muted celebration. In Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, a street that usually filled with hundreds of worshippers for morning prayers was deserted. Most of the mosques in Indonesia were closed due to the pandemic and Muslims are encouraged to pray at home although in some residential areas small groups of worshippers had gathered to say their prayers. More than 21,000 people were infected in Indonesia with the new coronavirus while 1,351 people had died, as of Saturday (May 23). Jakarta has the highest infections count in the country. In Pakistan's biggest city Karachi, a polo ground, known locally as Bagh-e-Quaid-e-Azam, that usually attracts hundreds of worshippers to pray in its lush green space was emptied. Pakistani government has allowed traditional Eid prayers to be conducted in playgrounds and open areas, and urged worshippers to follow social distancing safety precautions. According to the guidelines, those under 12-years old and older than 50 years old are barred from attending the prayers. The Islamic festival is being celebrated across Pakistan, which has the second largest Muslim population after Indonesia, in low profile amid the pandemic that has infected over 53,000 people with more than a thousand deaths. In Afghanistan capital Kabul, an amusement park that was usually filled with hundreds of people celebrating the festival was shuttered. Afghanistan had recorded 9,216 cases of COVID-19 and 205 deaths as of Friday (May 22), the health ministry said. The highest number of cases has been in Kabul, a city of six million that has been under a lockdown of varying intensity since March 28. Eid al-Fir is the most important Islamic festival that marks the end of the one-month long holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Production: Angie Teo, Pedja Stanisic, Waseem Sattar, Shahabuddin Shahab, Aziz Mohammad, Sayed Hassib, Travis Teo) (Caption:7002AS-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_ASIA)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126631518

Before and after footage show the emptiness of Eid celebrations this year versus last year

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Streets were emptied, parks were vacant and prayer grounds silent as the new coronavirus outbreak turned this year's Eid al-Fitr into a solemn and muted celebration. In Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, a street that usually filled with hundreds of worshippers for morning prayers was deserted. Most of the mosques in Indonesia were closed due to the pandemic and Muslims are encouraged to pray at home although in some residential areas small groups of worshippers had gathered to say their prayers. More than 21,000 people were infected in Indonesia with the new coronavirus while 1,351 people had died, as of Saturday (May 23). Jakarta has the highest infections count in the country. In Pakistan's biggest city Karachi, a polo ground, known locally as Bagh-e-Quaid-e-Azam, that usually attracts hundreds of worshippers to pray in its lush green space was emptied. Pakistani government has allowed traditional Eid prayers to be conducted in playgrounds and open areas, and urged worshippers to follow social distancing safety precautions. According to the guidelines, those under 12-years old and older than 50 years old are barred from attending the prayers. The Islamic festival is being celebrated across Pakistan, which has the second largest Muslim population after Indonesia, in low profile amid the pandemic that has infected over 53,000 people with more than a thousand deaths. In Afghanistan capital Kabul, an amusement park that was usually filled with hundreds of people celebrating the festival was shuttered. Afghanistan had recorded 9,216 cases of COVID-19 and 205 deaths as of Friday (May 22), the health ministry said. The highest number of cases has been in Kabul, a city of six million that has been under a lockdown of varying intensity since March 28. Eid al-Fir is the most important Islamic festival that marks the end of the one-month long holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Production: Angie Teo, Pedja Stanisic, Waseem Sattar, Shahabuddin Shahab, Aziz Mohammad, Sayed Hassib, Travis Teo) (Caption:7002AS-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_ASIA)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126631517

Before and after footage show the emptiness of Eid celebrations this year versus last year

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Streets were emptied, parks were vacant and prayer grounds silent as the new coronavirus outbreak turned this year's Eid al-Fitr into a solemn and muted celebration. In Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, a street that usually filled with hundreds of worshippers for morning prayers was deserted. Most of the mosques in Indonesia were closed due to the pandemic and Muslims are encouraged to pray at home although in some residential areas small groups of worshippers had gathered to say their prayers. More than 21,000 people were infected in Indonesia with the new coronavirus while 1,351 people had died, as of Saturday (May 23). Jakarta has the highest infections count in the country. In Pakistan's biggest city Karachi, a polo ground, known locally as Bagh-e-Quaid-e-Azam, that usually attracts hundreds of worshippers to pray in its lush green space was emptied. Pakistani government has allowed traditional Eid prayers to be conducted in playgrounds and open areas, and urged worshippers to follow social distancing safety precautions. According to the guidelines, those under 12-years old and older than 50 years old are barred from attending the prayers. The Islamic festival is being celebrated across Pakistan, which has the second largest Muslim population after Indonesia, in low profile amid the pandemic that has infected over 53,000 people with more than a thousand deaths. In Afghanistan capital Kabul, an amusement park that was usually filled with hundreds of people celebrating the festival was shuttered. Afghanistan had recorded 9,216 cases of COVID-19 and 205 deaths as of Friday (May 22), the health ministry said. The highest number of cases has been in Kabul, a city of six million that has been under a lockdown of varying intensity since March 28. Eid al-Fir is the most important Islamic festival that marks the end of the one-month long holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Production: Angie Teo, Pedja Stanisic, Waseem Sattar, Shahabuddin Shahab, Aziz Mohammad, Sayed Hassib, Travis Teo) (Caption:7002AS-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_ASIA)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126631516

Before and after footage show the emptiness of Eid celebrations this year versus last year

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Streets were emptied, parks were vacant and prayer grounds silent as the new coronavirus outbreak turned this year's Eid al-Fitr into a solemn and muted celebration. In Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, a street that usually filled with hundreds of worshippers for morning prayers was deserted. Most of the mosques in Indonesia were closed due to the pandemic and Muslims are encouraged to pray at home although in some residential areas small groups of worshippers had gathered to say their prayers. More than 21,000 people were infected in Indonesia with the new coronavirus while 1,351 people had died, as of Saturday (May 23). Jakarta has the highest infections count in the country. In Pakistan's biggest city Karachi, a polo ground, known locally as Bagh-e-Quaid-e-Azam, that usually attracts hundreds of worshippers to pray in its lush green space was emptied. Pakistani government has allowed traditional Eid prayers to be conducted in playgrounds and open areas, and urged worshippers to follow social distancing safety precautions. According to the guidelines, those under 12-years old and older than 50 years old are barred from attending the prayers. The Islamic festival is being celebrated across Pakistan, which has the second largest Muslim population after Indonesia, in low profile amid the pandemic that has infected over 53,000 people with more than a thousand deaths. In Afghanistan capital Kabul, an amusement park that was usually filled with hundreds of people celebrating the festival was shuttered. Afghanistan had recorded 9,216 cases of COVID-19 and 205 deaths as of Friday (May 22), the health ministry said. The highest number of cases has been in Kabul, a city of six million that has been under a lockdown of varying intensity since March 28. Eid al-Fir is the most important Islamic festival that marks the end of the one-month long holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Production: Angie Teo, Pedja Stanisic, Waseem Sattar, Shahabuddin Shahab, Aziz Mohammad, Sayed Hassib, Travis Teo) (Caption:7002AS-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_ASIA)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126631506

Before and after footage show the emptiness of Eid celebrations this year versus last year

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Streets were emptied, parks were vacant and prayer grounds silent as the new coronavirus outbreak turned this year's Eid al-Fitr into a solemn and muted celebration. In Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, a street that usually filled with hundreds of worshippers for morning prayers was deserted. Most of the mosques in Indonesia were closed due to the pandemic and Muslims are encouraged to pray at home although in some residential areas small groups of worshippers had gathered to say their prayers. More than 21,000 people were infected in Indonesia with the new coronavirus while 1,351 people had died, as of Saturday (May 23). Jakarta has the highest infections count in the country. In Pakistan's biggest city Karachi, a polo ground, known locally as Bagh-e-Quaid-e-Azam, that usually attracts hundreds of worshippers to pray in its lush green space was emptied. Pakistani government has allowed traditional Eid prayers to be conducted in playgrounds and open areas, and urged worshippers to follow social distancing safety precautions. According to the guidelines, those under 12-years old and older than 50 years old are barred from attending the prayers. The Islamic festival is being celebrated across Pakistan, which has the second largest Muslim population after Indonesia, in low profile amid the pandemic that has infected over 53,000 people with more than a thousand deaths. In Afghanistan capital Kabul, an amusement park that was usually filled with hundreds of people celebrating the festival was shuttered. Afghanistan had recorded 9,216 cases of COVID-19 and 205 deaths as of Friday (May 22), the health ministry said. The highest number of cases has been in Kabul, a city of six million that has been under a lockdown of varying intensity since March 28. Eid al-Fir is the most important Islamic festival that marks the end of the one-month long holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Production: Angie Teo, Pedja Stanisic, Waseem Sattar, Shahabuddin Shahab, Aziz Mohammad, Sayed Hassib, Travis Teo) (Caption:7002AS-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_ASIA)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126625781

Thousands of flamingos gather on Navi Mumbai lake as lockdown clears the waters

This is the spectacular moment thousands of flamingos gather on a lake in Mumbai that has become cleaner during the coronavirus lockdown. Footage from an apartment in the Seawoods Complex in Nerul overlooking the creek in Navi Mumbai shows the beautiful birds gathering. Environmentalists pointed out that although flamingos migrate to the area each year, this year has seen unusually high numbers. They believe that cleaner air and water - one of the positive side effects of the Covid-19 restrictions - has allowed more birds to make the journey. According to Nathuram Kokare of Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, residents are seeing an unusually large number of flamingos around Mumbai because of “less polluted water and air” and “improvement in the quality of the algae”, their primary food. One Indian news publication, The Print, reported that the Bombay Natural History Society has predicted as many as 25 percent more had migrated than last year, and said that as many as 150,000 may have made the journey to the wetlands. Some residents have even used their arrival to approach the authorities and argue for more work to be done to provide a healthier environment for the flamingos every year. Areas, such as this wetland, would typically see lots of construction, but this has come to a halt during the coronavirus crisis as all of India's 1.3 billion population remains under lockdown, and have been since March 24. Harsh Goenka, who lives near the Navi Mumbai water, tweeted his delight at seeing the flamingos. He wrote: 'While humans are locked inside, flamingos are putting on quite a spectacular show for the residents of Seawoods Complex in Nerul, Navi Mumbai!' The flamingos migrate to Mumbai in October to March from Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan - sometimes even as far away as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and Israel. They then fly out in June. (Original Title: Thousands of flamingos gather on Navi Mumbai lake as lockdown clears the waters)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126630818

Singapore: 2020 Hari Raya Celebrated Over Zoom During COVID-19 Pandemic

As large gatherings are prohibited during the COVID-19 pandemic, many families observing Hari Raya Puasa are taking their celebration online instead. Selamat Hari Raya and Happy Holidays! #ZoomRaya (Original Title: Singapore: 2020 Hari Raya Celebrated Over Zoom During COVID-19 Pandemic)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126596704

Cuban doctors to assist in battle against Covid 19 in the Western Cape

Western Cape Minister for Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, welcomed a group 26 Cuban doctors and healthcare workers, in a ceremony held at the offices of the Western Cape Provincial Government in the Cape Town CBD. The Cuban doctors have arrived to assist in the province's battle to contain the spread of the Covid 19 virus. The Western Cape boasts the highest number of infections in South Africa, with more than 50% of the recorded infections. (Original Title: Cuban doctors to assist in battle against Covid 19 in the Western Cape)

日付：2020年5月24日

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Indonesian Muslims pack mosques for Eid-al-Fitr despite coronavirus pandemic

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of religious Muslims flocked to this mosques in Padang City in West Sumatra Province of Indonesia today (May 24th) to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Mosque staff asked the faithful to wash their hands at the door and took temperatures to prevent anyone with symptoms from entering. However, footage filmed at the Quwwatul Ummah Mosque clearly showed that maintaining social distancing inside the building was impossible. According to the mosque's management, the prayers were held at the request of residents and with the permission of local government. Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim nation. According to Johns Hopkins University data at 7:50 GMT on May 24th, Indonesia recorded 21,745 cases of COVID-19 and 1,351 deaths. (Original Title: Indonesian Muslims pack mosques for Eid-al-Fitr despite coronavirus pandemic)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126596059

Couple Gets Married During Quarantine And Successfully Practices Social Distancing By Connecting Wit

In the wake of COVID-19, this couple decided to get married during the quarantine with their loved ones. They came up with an innovative idea to practice social distancing while doing it. They connected on a video call with their immediate family and made them a part of the ceremony. They held the ceremony in the living room of their house with the groom's family in physical attendance. Bride's best friend took a screenshot of the screen after the ceremony was over for keeping it in their memories forever. (Original Title: Couple Gets Married During Quarantine And Successfully Practices Social Distancing By Connecting Wit)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126625229

Hong Kong police fire tear gas as protesters rise up against security law

Date:MAY 24, 2020 Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands protesting on Sunday (May 24) against Beijing's plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, signalling a return to mass protests that roiled the financial hub last year. Crowds thronged the bustling shopping district of Causeway Bay, where echoes of "Hong Kong independence, the only way out," and other slogans rang through the streets. A protester wearing a black hoodie and surgical mask held a banner that said: "I stand for Hong Kong's independence." Calls for independence are anathema to China's Communist Party leaders, who say such a notion for the Chinese-ruled city is a "red line" that cannot be crossed. The proposed new national security framework stresses Beijing's intent "to prevent, stop and punish" such acts. The protest - the first since Beijing proposed national security laws on Thursday - poses a fresh challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping as authorities struggle to tame public opposition to China's tightening grip over the global financial hub. The demonstrations come amid concerns over the fate of the "one country, two systems" formula that has governed Hong Kong since the former British colony's return to Chinese rule in 1997. The arrangement guarantees the city broad freedoms not seen on the mainland, including a free press and independent judiciary. Sunday's rally, the largest since COVID-19 lockdowns began, was initially organised against a national anthem bill but the proposed national security laws sparked calls for more people to take to the streets. Police conducted stop-and-search operations in Causeway Bay and warned people not to violate a ban on gatherings of more than eight, imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus. The city government sought on Sunday to reassure the public and foreign investors over the security laws, that have sent a chill through financial markets and drawn a rebuke from foreign governments, human rights groups and some business lobbies. (Production: Joyce Zhou, Peter Parker, Paul Warren, Mussab Al-Khairalla) (Caption:7077AS-HONGKONG-PROTESTS_UPDATE)

日付：2020年5月24日

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Egypt welcomes Eid with closed mosques and empty streets due to coronavirus

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Egyptian Muslim worshippers who usually converge onto streets to mark the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr holiday were confined to their homes on Sunday (May 24) as the coronavirus restrictions have closed mosques and emptied streets. On the same occasion last year, which marks the end of the month-long fast of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of this Cairo suburb were overflowing with families. But this year, as the coronavirus infects more people and claims more lives, Egypt has imposed a lockdown and banned public gatherings, including Eid prayers. As of Sunday, Egypt brought forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and shut down public transport for six days. Shops, restaurants, parks and beaches are also closed for the extended holiday, and citizens' movements restricted. Egypt has so far reported 16,513 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 735 deaths. (Production: Sherif Fahmy, Nadeen Ebrahim) (Caption:7100WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_EGYPT)

日付：2020年5月24日

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Egypt welcomes Eid with closed mosques and empty streets due to coronavirus

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Egyptian Muslim worshippers who usually converge onto streets to mark the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr holiday were confined to their homes on Sunday (May 24) as the coronavirus restrictions have closed mosques and emptied streets. On the same occasion last year, which marks the end of the month-long fast of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of this Cairo suburb were overflowing with families. But this year, as the coronavirus infects more people and claims more lives, Egypt has imposed a lockdown and banned public gatherings, including Eid prayers. As of Sunday, Egypt brought forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and shut down public transport for six days. Shops, restaurants, parks and beaches are also closed for the extended holiday, and citizens' movements restricted. Egypt has so far reported 16,513 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 735 deaths. (Production: Sherif Fahmy, Nadeen Ebrahim) (Caption:7100WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_EGYPT)

日付：2020年5月24日

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Egypt welcomes Eid with closed mosques and empty streets due to coronavirus

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Egyptian Muslim worshippers who usually converge onto streets to mark the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr holiday were confined to their homes on Sunday (May 24) as the coronavirus restrictions have closed mosques and emptied streets. On the same occasion last year, which marks the end of the month-long fast of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of this Cairo suburb were overflowing with families. But this year, as the coronavirus infects more people and claims more lives, Egypt has imposed a lockdown and banned public gatherings, including Eid prayers. As of Sunday, Egypt brought forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and shut down public transport for six days. Shops, restaurants, parks and beaches are also closed for the extended holiday, and citizens' movements restricted. Egypt has so far reported 16,513 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 735 deaths. (Production: Sherif Fahmy, Nadeen Ebrahim) (Caption:7100WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_EGYPT)

日付：2020年5月24日

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Egypt welcomes Eid with closed mosques and empty streets due to coronavirus

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Egyptian Muslim worshippers who usually converge onto streets to mark the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr holiday were confined to their homes on Sunday (May 24) as the coronavirus restrictions have closed mosques and emptied streets. On the same occasion last year, which marks the end of the month-long fast of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of this Cairo suburb were overflowing with families. But this year, as the coronavirus infects more people and claims more lives, Egypt has imposed a lockdown and banned public gatherings, including Eid prayers. As of Sunday, Egypt brought forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and shut down public transport for six days. Shops, restaurants, parks and beaches are also closed for the extended holiday, and citizens' movements restricted. Egypt has so far reported 16,513 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 735 deaths. (Production: Sherif Fahmy, Nadeen Ebrahim) (Caption:7100WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_EGYPT)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126625224

Egypt welcomes Eid with closed mosques and empty streets due to coronavirus

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Egyptian Muslim worshippers who usually converge onto streets to mark the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr holiday were confined to their homes on Sunday (May 24) as the coronavirus restrictions have closed mosques and emptied streets. On the same occasion last year, which marks the end of the month-long fast of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of this Cairo suburb were overflowing with families. But this year, as the coronavirus infects more people and claims more lives, Egypt has imposed a lockdown and banned public gatherings, including Eid prayers. As of Sunday, Egypt brought forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and shut down public transport for six days. Shops, restaurants, parks and beaches are also closed for the extended holiday, and citizens' movements restricted. Egypt has so far reported 16,513 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 735 deaths. (Production: Sherif Fahmy, Nadeen Ebrahim) (Caption:7100WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_EGYPT)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126625223

Egypt welcomes Eid with closed mosques and empty streets due to coronavirus

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Egyptian Muslim worshippers who usually converge onto streets to mark the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr holiday were confined to their homes on Sunday (May 24) as the coronavirus restrictions have closed mosques and emptied streets. On the same occasion last year, which marks the end of the month-long fast of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of this Cairo suburb were overflowing with families. But this year, as the coronavirus infects more people and claims more lives, Egypt has imposed a lockdown and banned public gatherings, including Eid prayers. As of Sunday, Egypt brought forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and shut down public transport for six days. Shops, restaurants, parks and beaches are also closed for the extended holiday, and citizens' movements restricted. Egypt has so far reported 16,513 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 735 deaths. (Production: Sherif Fahmy, Nadeen Ebrahim) (Caption:7100WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_EGYPT)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126625222

Egypt welcomes Eid with closed mosques and empty streets due to coronavirus

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Egyptian Muslim worshippers who usually converge onto streets to mark the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr holiday were confined to their homes on Sunday (May 24) as the coronavirus restrictions have closed mosques and emptied streets. On the same occasion last year, which marks the end of the month-long fast of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of this Cairo suburb were overflowing with families. But this year, as the coronavirus infects more people and claims more lives, Egypt has imposed a lockdown and banned public gatherings, including Eid prayers. As of Sunday, Egypt brought forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and shut down public transport for six days. Shops, restaurants, parks and beaches are also closed for the extended holiday, and citizens' movements restricted. Egypt has so far reported 16,513 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 735 deaths. (Production: Sherif Fahmy, Nadeen Ebrahim) (Caption:7100WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_EGYPT)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126625221

Egypt welcomes Eid with closed mosques and empty streets due to coronavirus

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Egyptian Muslim worshippers who usually converge onto streets to mark the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr holiday were confined to their homes on Sunday (May 24) as the coronavirus restrictions have closed mosques and emptied streets. On the same occasion last year, which marks the end of the month-long fast of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of this Cairo suburb were overflowing with families. But this year, as the coronavirus infects more people and claims more lives, Egypt has imposed a lockdown and banned public gatherings, including Eid prayers. As of Sunday, Egypt brought forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and shut down public transport for six days. Shops, restaurants, parks and beaches are also closed for the extended holiday, and citizens' movements restricted. Egypt has so far reported 16,513 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 735 deaths. (Production: Sherif Fahmy, Nadeen Ebrahim) (Caption:7100WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_EGYPT)

日付：2020年5月24日

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Egypt welcomes Eid with closed mosques and empty streets due to coronavirus

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Egyptian Muslim worshippers who usually converge onto streets to mark the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr holiday were confined to their homes on Sunday (May 24) as the coronavirus restrictions have closed mosques and emptied streets. On the same occasion last year, which marks the end of the month-long fast of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of this Cairo suburb were overflowing with families. But this year, as the coronavirus infects more people and claims more lives, Egypt has imposed a lockdown and banned public gatherings, including Eid prayers. As of Sunday, Egypt brought forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and shut down public transport for six days. Shops, restaurants, parks and beaches are also closed for the extended holiday, and citizens' movements restricted. Egypt has so far reported 16,513 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 735 deaths. (Production: Sherif Fahmy, Nadeen Ebrahim) (Caption:7100WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_EGYPT)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126625219

Egypt welcomes Eid with closed mosques and empty streets due to coronavirus

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Egyptian Muslim worshippers who usually converge onto streets to mark the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr holiday were confined to their homes on Sunday (May 24) as the coronavirus restrictions have closed mosques and emptied streets. On the same occasion last year, which marks the end of the month-long fast of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of this Cairo suburb were overflowing with families. But this year, as the coronavirus infects more people and claims more lives, Egypt has imposed a lockdown and banned public gatherings, including Eid prayers. As of Sunday, Egypt brought forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and shut down public transport for six days. Shops, restaurants, parks and beaches are also closed for the extended holiday, and citizens' movements restricted. Egypt has so far reported 16,513 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 735 deaths. (Production: Sherif Fahmy, Nadeen Ebrahim) (Caption:7100WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_EGYPT)

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126625218

Egypt welcomes Eid with closed mosques and empty streets due to coronavirus

Date:MAY 24, 2020, FILE Egyptian Muslim worshippers who usually converge onto streets to mark the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr holiday were confined to their homes on Sunday (May 24) as the coronavirus restrictions have closed mosques and emptied streets. On the same occasion last year, which marks the end of the month-long fast of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of this Cairo suburb were overflowing with families. But this year, as the coronavirus infects more people and claims more lives, Egypt has imposed a lockdown and banned public gatherings, including Eid prayers. As of Sunday, Egypt brought forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5 p.m. and shut down public transport for six days. Shops, restaurants, parks and beaches are also closed for the extended holiday, and citizens' movements restricted. Egypt has so far reported 16,513 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 735 deaths. (Production: Sherif Fahmy, Nadeen Ebrahim) (Caption:7100WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_EID_EGYPT)

日付：2020年5月24日

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【新型コロナウィルス感染症】大観覧車から医療従事者への感謝と「STAY HOME」のメッセージをライトアップ

Ferris wheel of Minatomirai -Cosmo Clock 21- is lit up in Kanagawa, Japan on May 24, 2020, as a show of gratitude and support for medical personnel fighting the novel coronavirus amid the virus pandemic.

日付：2020年5月24日

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【新型コロナウィルス感染症】大観覧車から医療従事者への感謝と「STAY HOME」のメッセージをライトアップ

Ferris wheel of Minatomirai -Cosmo Clock 21- is lit up in Kanagawa, Japan on May 24, 2020, as a show of gratitude and support for medical personnel fighting the novel coronavirus amid the virus pandemic.

日付：2020年5月24日

RM 126631500

NY Times front page features names of U.S. coronavirus casualties

Date:MAY 23, 2020, FILE As the U.S. death toll from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, nears 100,000, The New York Times marked the expected milestone by filling the entire front page of its Sunday (May 24) edition with the names, ages and brief details of some of the virus victims and the headline "U.S. DEATHS NEAR 100,000, AN INCALCULABLE LOSS." The paper said it drew from 1,000 obituaries and death notices in hundreds of U.S. newspapers to highlight the pandemic's individual human toll. This week, 11 states have reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases, including Alabama, Arkansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Maryland, Maine, Nevada, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin, according to a Reuters tally. (Production: Deborah Gembara) (Caption:7032WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_NEW_YORK_TIMES)

日付：2020年5月23日

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NY Times front page features names of U.S. coronavirus casualties

Date:MAY 23, 2020, FILE As the U.S. death toll from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, nears 100,000, The New York Times marked the expected milestone by filling the entire front page of its Sunday (May 24) edition with the names, ages and brief details of some of the virus victims and the headline "U.S. DEATHS NEAR 100,000, AN INCALCULABLE LOSS." The paper said it drew from 1,000 obituaries and death notices in hundreds of U.S. newspapers to highlight the pandemic's individual human toll. This week, 11 states have reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases, including Alabama, Arkansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Maryland, Maine, Nevada, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin, according to a Reuters tally. (Production: Deborah Gembara) (Caption:7032WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_NEW_YORK_TIMES)

日付：2020年5月23日

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US: Lake Of The Ozarks In MO Packed On Memorial Day Weekend Amid COVID19 Pandemic

Videos on social media show partiers crowded in some bars and restaurants at the Lake of the Ozark on Memorial Day weekend. Stay-at-home order was expired earlier this month in Missouri, however 6-foot social distancing is required until at least the end of May. (Original Title: US: Lake Of The Ozarks In MO Packed On Memorial Day Weekend Amid COVID19 Pandemic)

日付：2020年5月23日

人物：ムー

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US: Memorial Day Weekend Boat Parade In Florida Shows Support For Trump

Throngs of Florida supporters of Trump showed up for a boat parade on Saturday, May 23. The 3-hour-long parade traversed the waterways of the west-central coast of the Pinellas County in Florida. (Original Title: US: Memorial Day Weekend Boat Parade In Florida Shows Support For Trump)

日付：2020年5月23日

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Canada: Man Plays Saxophone In COVID-19 Protective Gear

Musicians share their music in public wearing protective gear amid the coronavirus outbreak. A saxophonist wearing what looks like surgical gloves and a fitted protective face shield shared his music at Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto on Saturday, Mat 23. (Original Title: Canada: Man Plays Saxophone In COVID-19 Protective Gear)

日付：2020年5月23日

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Turkey: Fireflies Glow Beautifully Above Mosque On The Last Day Of Ramadan

Ramadan, the holy month of Islam, concluded on May 23, 2020. This year, many mosques, including the sacred Mecca, were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A video posted on social media shows the first call-to-prayer (Fajr) with beautiful fireflies glowing above the illuminated mosque in Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey. (Original Title: Turkey: Fireflies Glow Beautifully Above Mosque On The Last Day Of Ramadan)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126630812

US: Daytona Beach Crowded On Memorial Day Weekend

Many people gathered at Daytona Beach in Florida over the Memorial Day weekend. Social distancing was not being observed at the beach. Although statewide stay-at-home order has been lifted in Florida, older and high-risk residents are advised to stay home as much as possible. Residents were also asked to avoid gathering in public. (Original Title: US: Daytona Beach Crowded On Memorial Day Weekend)

日付：2020年5月23日

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Thousands pack Toronto's beaches in defiance of COVID-19 social distancing rules

Thousands of people ignored social distancing warnings and packed the beaches of Toronto in Canada on Saturday (May 23rd.) (Original Title: Thousands pack Toronto's beaches in defiance of COVID-19 social distancing rules)

日付：2020年5月23日

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People argue with police over COVID-19 laws outside New Scotland Yard in London

+PLEASE NOTE: CONTAINS SWEARING+ Footage captured on Saturday (May 23) outside New Scotland Yard in London shows several people arguing with police officers over the new laws enacted to combat COVID-19. In this footage, one man asks a police officer if he believes in "the corona s**t", later saying "I do not consent to your bulls**t". Another told an officer "don't you tell me to go home, who do you think you are? ... I'm not a little boy, I'm a granddad." There was a heavy police presence outside the Met Police HQ ahead of a small group of "common law" activists who planned to serve "notice under the Magna Carta art [sic] 61", attempting to reject the government and Crown. However, the UK Parliament states only four of the 63 clauses are still valid today - 1 (in part), 13, 39 and 40. (Original Title: People argue with police over COVID-19 laws outside New Scotland Yard in London)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126625163

パキスタン航空機墜落事故

Date:MAY 23, 2020 The flight data recorder from the Pakistani airliner that crashed into a residential neighbourhood of Karachi has been found, the airline's chief said on Saturday (May 23), as the death toll rose to 97. There were two survivors from onboard the aircraft, while no fatalities were reported in the densely populated area of the city where the aircraft crash-landed on Friday (May 22). Pakistan International Airlines flight PK 8303, an Airbus A320, was flying from Lahore to Karachi with 99 people on board when it went down in mid-afternoon while trying a second landing attempt. Pakistan only last week resumed domestic flights it had suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many people travelling for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, expected to fall on Sunday or Monday in the country. (Production: Waseem Sattar, Ahtesham Rana, Shahabuddin Shahab) (Caption:6008AS-PAKISTAN-AIRPLANE_CRASH_NEWSER) (original title:PIA chief says blackbox recovered from Karachi plane crash site）

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126625160

Protest in Rome, sunbathing in Milan: Italians come to terms with COVID-19

Date:MAY 23, 2020 Protesters gathered in Rome on Saturday (May 23) to demand financial help from government as Italy, one of the worst countries hit by the coronavirus, reopens after months of strict lockdown. Many waving the national flag, dozens of "Mascherine Tricolori" members gathered in central Piazza del Popolo asking the government of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte for help. Rome has forecast that the economy will contract by at least 8% this year as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic but last week the Italian government approved a long-delayed, 55 billion-euro ($59.6 billion) stimulus package aimed at helping Italy's battered businesses and struggling families survive the crisis. The stimulus package, which follows an initial 25 billion-euro package introduced in March, includes a mix of grants and tax breaks to help firms ride out the downturn. It also offers help to families, including subsidies for childcare and incentives to boost the ravaged tourism sector. In Milan, Italy's financial capital, residents ventured out on a sunny day for a some fresh air and sunshine at the city's artificial lake. The total death toll since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 32,616, the Civil Protection Agency said on Friday (May 22). However, statisticians believe Italy, like many other countries, has suffered considerably more deaths from the virus than its official data suggest, because many casualties were never tested. The Civil Protection Agency said the total number of confirmed cases in Italy since the start of its outbreak now amounts to 228,658, the sixth highest global tally behind those of the United States, Russia, Spain, Britain and Brazil. (Production: Remo Casilli, Alessandro Garofalo, Fabiano Franchitti) (Caption:6069WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_ITALY_UPDATE)

日付：2020年5月23日

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Thailand begins testing coronavirus vaccine in monkeys

Date:MAY 23, 2020 Thailand begun testing the mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccine against the coronavirus on monkeys on Saturday (May 23) after successful trials in mice. Thailand's minister of higher education, science, and research and innovation, Suvit Maesincee said after the testing on mice, researchers have moved to trial the vaccine on non-human primates. There are three doses altogether and a 'clearer outcome' is expected in September. "This project is for the human race, not just Thais. The prime minister (Prayuth Chan-ocha) has outlined a policy that we must develop a vaccine and join the world community workforce on this," Suvit told journalists on Saturday. He added that concurrently, Thailand has started reserving two vaccine manufacturers as more than 100 potential vaccines for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, are being developed, including several in clinical trials. Messenger RNA prompts body cells to produce so-called antigens, molecules on the surface of viruses, that spur the immune system into action. The Thai vaccine is being developed by the National Vaccine Institute, the Department of Medical Science and Chulalongkorn University's vaccine research center. (Production: Juarawee Kittisilpa) (Caption:6007AS-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_THAILAND_VACCINE_MONKEYS)

日付：2020年5月23日

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Portuguese soak up the sun on first state-sanctioned beach weekend

Date:MAY 23, 2020 Surfboards, beach buckets and picnic baskets in tow, Portuguese flocked to the ocean in droves on Saturday (May 23) for their first state-sanctioned beach weekend of the year. "It's so great to see the sea and get some sun after two months," said Catarina, who arrived to Carcavelos Beach, half an hour from Lisbon, at 9 a.m. with her husband and daughter. But despite her relief, Catarina wasn't sure this newfound freedom could last long. "Most are behaving ... but there are a lot of groups, and that's what causes contagion, isn't it? I don't know, by next month I think we'll all be back in our homes," she said. The nation of 10 million people has reported just 30,471 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus and 1,302 deaths, a small fraction of neighboring Spain's 28,628 fatalities. Restrictions imposed during a six-week state of emergency starting March 18 are being lifted in 15-day intervals, as long as the number of cases keeps falling. As temperatures rose, people were itching to get back into the water. Some confusion was caused after Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced on May 15 beaches would open on June 6, but a government decree published two days later stated people could go to the beach from the beginning of this week. A smartphone app due to be in operation from June 6 is supposed to help avoid crowding by warning which bathing spots are full. In the meantime people are anticipating crowds. In southern Algarve, savvy beach-goers are reserving beach chairs and umbrellas ahead of time to secure their spot on the sand. (Production: Miguel Pereira) (Caption:6080WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_PORTUGAL_BEACH)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126625154

Far-right protests erupt in Spain against coronavirus lockdowns

Date:MAY 23, 2020 Thousands of cars and motor-bikes honking horns and waving Spanish flags drove in procession through Madrid on Saturday (May 23) as part of a nationwide protest called by the far-right Vox party against the country's coronavirus lockdown. Spain, which imposed one of Europe's toughest lockdowns on March 14, has started to ease restrictions, but Madrid and Barcelona have remained in lockdown for longer because of more severe coronavirus outbreaks. The protesters called for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Deputy Prime Minister Pablo Iglesias, of the centre-left Socialists and left-wing Podemos coalition, to resign over their handling of the coronavirus crisis, and, in particular, the lockdowns and the damage done to the economy and jobs. "It is time to end the #stateofabuse that Pedro Sanchez and Pablo Iglesias are using to gag Spaniards," far right party Vox said in a statement, referring to a Twitter hash tag. Protests against the lockdown started in Madrid's wealthy Salamanca neighbourhood last week, where people started banging pots and pans. But Saturday's procession marked the first organised protest against the government since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Vox urged people to protest in every regional capital, and similar car processions took place in Seville and Barcelona, among others. Madrid and Barcelona are preparing to ease their lockdowns from Monday as infections have slowed. This will allow outdoor dining and gatherings of up to 10 people. Spain has registered 28,628 deaths from COVID-19 and 234,824 cases. (Production: Juan Antonio Dominguez, Elena Rodriguez) (Caption:6078WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_SPAIN_PROTEST)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126625136

Far-right protests erupt in Spain against coronavirus lockdowns

Date:MAY 23, 2020 Thousands of cars and motor-bikes honking horns and waving Spanish flags drove in procession through Madrid on Saturday (May 23) as part of a nationwide protest called by the far-right Vox party against the country's coronavirus lockdown. Spain, which imposed one of Europe's toughest lockdowns on March 14, has started to ease restrictions, but Madrid and Barcelona have remained in lockdown for longer because of more severe coronavirus outbreaks. The protesters called for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Deputy Prime Minister Pablo Iglesias, of the centre-left Socialists and left-wing Podemos coalition, to resign over their handling of the coronavirus crisis, and, in particular, the lockdowns and the damage done to the economy and jobs. "It is time to end the #stateofabuse that Pedro Sanchez and Pablo Iglesias are using to gag Spaniards," far right party Vox said in a statement, referring to a Twitter hash tag. Protests against the lockdown started in Madrid's wealthy Salamanca neighbourhood last week, where people started banging pots and pans. But Saturday's procession marked the first organised protest against the government since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Vox urged people to protest in every regional capital, and similar car processions took place in Seville and Barcelona, among others. Madrid and Barcelona are preparing to ease their lockdowns from Monday as infections have slowed. This will allow outdoor dining and gatherings of up to 10 people. Spain has registered 28,628 deaths from COVID-19 and 234,824 cases. (Production: Juan Antonio Dominguez, Elena Rodriguez) (Caption:6078WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_SPAIN_PROTEST)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126625135

Far-right protests erupt in Spain against coronavirus lockdowns

Date:MAY 23, 2020 Thousands of cars and motor-bikes honking horns and waving Spanish flags drove in procession through Madrid on Saturday (May 23) as part of a nationwide protest called by the far-right Vox party against the country's coronavirus lockdown. Spain, which imposed one of Europe's toughest lockdowns on March 14, has started to ease restrictions, but Madrid and Barcelona have remained in lockdown for longer because of more severe coronavirus outbreaks. The protesters called for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Deputy Prime Minister Pablo Iglesias, of the centre-left Socialists and left-wing Podemos coalition, to resign over their handling of the coronavirus crisis, and, in particular, the lockdowns and the damage done to the economy and jobs. "It is time to end the #stateofabuse that Pedro Sanchez and Pablo Iglesias are using to gag Spaniards," far right party Vox said in a statement, referring to a Twitter hash tag. Protests against the lockdown started in Madrid's wealthy Salamanca neighbourhood last week, where people started banging pots and pans. But Saturday's procession marked the first organised protest against the government since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Vox urged people to protest in every regional capital, and similar car processions took place in Seville and Barcelona, among others. Madrid and Barcelona are preparing to ease their lockdowns from Monday as infections have slowed. This will allow outdoor dining and gatherings of up to 10 people. Spain has registered 28,628 deaths from COVID-19 and 234,824 cases. (Production: Juan Antonio Dominguez, Elena Rodriguez) (Caption:6078WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_SPAIN_PROTEST)

日付：2020年5月23日

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Madrid residents excited to progress to next phase in de-escalation plan

Date:MAY 23, 2020 Madrid residents jogged and walked outdoors on Saturday (May 23) after Spain's government announced on Friday (May 22) lockdown will be eased in Madrid and Barcelona from Monday (May 25) to allow outdoor dining and gatherings of up to 10 people as infections slow. Spain started phasing out one of Europe's toughest lockdowns earlier this month, but full restrictions had remained in both Madrid and Barcelona because their coronavirus outbreaks were more severe. Spaniards "can't wait" to be able to be outside more, but some of Madrid's wealthiest neighbourhoods have been protesting for days, waving Spanish flags and banging pots as they consider that the government have intentionally drawn out the city from progressing to phase 1 based on political ideas rather than health data. Under Phase 1, bars and restaurants in the capital will be allowed to reopen terraces and groups of up to 10 people will be allowed to meet too. (Production: Juan Antonio Dominguez, Elena Rodriguez, May Ponzo) (Caption:6077WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_SPAIN)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126596725

スペイン政府のコロナ対応に抗議するデモ隊の車列

Thousands of people joined rallies called by Spain's far-right party to protest the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis on Saturday, May 23. The rallies were organized by the Vox party and held in Madrid and other provincial capitals across the country. Protesters gathered in their cars and on motorbikes on the streets to maintain social distancing. (Original Title: Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests 5)

日付：2020年5月23日

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スペイン政府のコロナ対応に抗議するデモ隊の車列

Thousands of people joined rallies called by Spain's far-right party to protest the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis on Saturday, May 23. The rallies were organized by the Vox party and held in Madrid and other provincial capitals across the country. Protesters gathered in their cars and on motorbikes on the streets to maintain social distancing. (Original Title: Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests 6)

日付：2020年5月23日

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政府のコロナウイルス対策への抗議デモは自転車に乗って＝独ベルリン

Nealy 40 demonstrations against and for the coronavirus measures were held in Berlin on Saturday, May 23. Protests were also held in some other cities across the country including Nuremberg, Munich, and Stuttgart. (Original Title: Germany: Dozens Of Protests Over Covid-19 Measures Staged In Berlin)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126596727

Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests 7

Thousands of people joined rallies called by Spain's far-right party to protest the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis on Saturday, May 23. The rallies were organized by the Vox party and held in Madrid and other provincial capitals across the country. Protesters gathered in their cars and on motorbikes on the streets to maintain social distancing. (Original Title: Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests 7)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126572936

Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests 4

Thousands of people joined rallies called by Spain's far-right party to protest the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis on Saturday, May 23. The rallies were organized by the Vox party and held in Madrid and other provincial capitals across the country. Protesters gathered in their cars and on motorbikes on the streets to maintain social distancing. (Original Title: Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests 4)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126572935

Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests 3

Thousands of people joined rallies called by Spain's far-right party to protest the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis on Saturday, May 23. The rallies were organized by the Vox party and held in Madrid and other provincial capitals across the country. Protesters gathered in their cars and on motorbikes on the streets to maintain social distancing. (Original Title: Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests 3)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126572934

Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests 2

Thousands of people joined rallies called by Spain's far-right party to protest the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis on Saturday, May 23. The rallies were organized by the Vox party and held in Madrid and other provincial capitals across the country. Protesters gathered in their cars and on motorbikes on the streets to maintain social distancing. (Original Title: Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests 2)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126572933

Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests

Thousands of people joined rallies called by Spain's far-right party to protest the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis on Saturday, May 23. The rallies were organized by the Vox party and held in Madrid and other provincial capitals across the country. Protesters gathered in their cars and on motorbikes on the streets to maintain social distancing. (Original Title: Spain: Thousands Join Far-Right’s Anti-Government Car Protests)

日付：2020年5月23日

RM 126635945

世界トップシェアのミシンメーカーがマスク生産し寄贈　輸出向け生産大幅減で

新型コロナウイルス感染拡大で、ミシンの生産と輸出が停滞するなか、ミシン製造会社「JUKI」では、自社製品と従業員を活用して子供用布マスクの生産に乗り出している。

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126630831

UK: Playing Cricket With A Party Balloon During COVID-19 Lockdown

Amazing cricket shot played indoors with full gear on and a party balloon, taken amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Original Title: UK: Playing Cricket With A Party Balloon During COVID-19 Lockdown)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126596664

Angry market traders tear down coronavirus road block in Indonesia

Furious market traders tore down a coronavirus road block in Indonesia. The metal barrier was put up by a Covid-19 task force around the Payakumbuh Market, West Sumatra, on Friday (May 22) Food vendors reacted angrily as it blocked their customers. A veiled woman tore down the fence followed by dozens more furious workers who joined her. Payakumbuh Police Chief, Adjunct Senior Commissioner of Police Dony Setiawan confirmed that the incident happened in the Payakumbuh Market. "It happened at 4:30 pm, this afternoon," Dony said. The unrest was blamed on tensions between the market traders and the police, who were attempting to reduce the amount of traffic in the area. "The barrier was not to prohibit traders from entering the market, but to reduce the density of vehicle parking," said Dony. The police also mediated with representatives of the traders and the coronavirus handling task force officers. They later resolved the situation. The Indonesian government has not banned traditional food markets but social distancing guidelines are enforced and in some cities, there are restrictions on opening hours. Visitors and traders are also required to use masks. (Original Title: Angry market traders tear down coronavirus road block in Indonesia)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126596658

Tens of thousands crowd streets of Indonesian city ahead of Eid despite lockdown

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the streets of the Indonesian city of Padang were packed on Friday (May 22nd) night ahead of Eid-al-Fitr which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Footage showed eager shoppers crowding a clothing market in the West Sumatran city even though they have been advised to stay at home by local authorities. Indonesia had recorded 21,745 cases of COVID-19 and 1,351 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins University at 1130 GMT on May 23rd. (Original Title: Tens of thousands crowd streets of Indonesian city ahead of Eid despite lockdown)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126596657

Kashmir prayers cancelled on last Friday of Ramadan due to COVID-19

The last Friday of Ramadan or Jumu'atul-Widaa' is normally an important moment in the religious calendar but this year mosques and shrines were closed in Kashmir due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 1,489 total cases of whom 720 have recovered from the disease, which means the rate of recovery stands at 48 percent, according to local media. (Original Title: Kashmir prayers cancelled on last Friday of Ramadan due to COVID-19)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126596634

Social distancing compromised at large-scale government work program in India

A major government work scheme in India has been questioned for their ability to maintain social distancing for the thousands of labourers it employs. Work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) commenced in western India's Gujarat state, following a relaxation of the state's lockdown policies during the COVID-19 outbreak. Drone footage from the town of Una in Gir Somnath district, Saurashtra shows hundreds of labourers working on May 22. However, there are no hand sanitizers in place to prevent further coronavirus spread or official spacing guidelines to reduce worker contact. The MGNREGA programs were organised to help restart the Indian economy, that was severely impacted by the national lockdown. Gujarat Chief Minister has announced a slew of relaxations for the state for the lockdown in the fourth stage with significant relaxations in-state operations to boost the economy and transport systems. At time of reporting, there are 12,905 confirmed cases in Gujarat with 368 new coronavirus cases reported in the past 24 hours, according to the official data. (Original Title: Social distancing compromised at large-scale government work program in India)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126625109

UK's Blair: Patchy data means Africa could use antibody tests to track COVID-19

Date:MAY 22, 2020, RECENT African nations should use antibody tests to find out whether the slower spread and lower mortality rate of the new coronavirus on the continent is due to patchy data or a more resilient population, former British prime minister Tony Blair said on Friday (May 22). He said the information would guide leaders in deciding whether to extend lockdowns or other restrictions that are damaging economies, exacerbating hunger and slowing the fight against other deadly diseases like malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Africa has cumulatively reported nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases so far and just over 3,000 deaths - far fewer than in many European nations. But low rates of testing and patchy reporting of deaths mean outbreaks of the virus may be undetected in many countries. Africa also has a much younger population than Europe - the median age is just under 20 years - and most COVID-19 fatalities are among the elderly. It's possible, though it remains unclear, that Africa will be hit less severely and measures to contain the disease could be doing more harm than good. "Africa, it can't and shouldn't mimic the policies of western countries, it's gotta take it's own path out of this crisis and do it in a way that recognises that Africa presently on COVID is actually in a better position that much of the rest of the world and it's therefore got to make sure that yes it keeps in that good position," Blair told Reuters on the day the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a policy think tank, launched a report about COVID-19 in Africa. There are a wide variety of tests with varying degrees of accuracy. The two main types are antibody tests, which use blood samples to show whether you have had the disease, and more expensive molecular diagnostic tests, analysed using polymerase chain reactions (PCR), which can identify early infections. The average antibody test currently costs between $7-$15 and a PCR test costs $12-$20, but Senegal is working on producing a cheap antibody test. Most nations are focused on PCR tests because they want to identify people who might be spreading the disease, not those who have had it. But Blair said antibody tests - although of variable accuracy at the individual level - were invaluable to policy makers grappling with tough choices. "Where these anti-body tests could be really valuable I think in an African context is that they are accurate enough to sample the population and at least like kind of an opinion poll show what percentage of the population is likely to be affected. You can do that in the cities and you could do that obviously in the outlining areas. And I think that would be a very worthwhile investment by Africa because they're cheaper to use tests," Blair told Reuters. Research by Kate Dooley at the Tony Blair Institute showed some West African countries only had lab capacity for 300 PCR tests per day while other constraints meant they were only conducting 100-200. Personnel and logistics constraints mean Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, can only carry out 2,500 tests per day despite its lab capacity for 10,000. (Production: Sisipho Skweyiya) (Caption:5160AD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_AFRICA_BLAIR)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126625129

Soccer training for Paris suburb youths kicks off with distancing rules after virus break

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Soccer coach Idrissa Diabira placed yellow and blue hoops, each a metre apart, on a field in the Paris suburbs in an effort to promote social distancing as youth players readied to resume their training after weeks of hiatus amid the coronavirus pandemic. The teenage players of the Urban Jeunesse Academy, based in one of Paris' less chic suburb towns of Saint-Denis, halted their training in March as the government instated a nationwide coronavirus lockdown that lasted for eight weeks. Since free movement restrictions started being eased on May 11, the academy, which has more than 100 members, has been gradually resuming activity, training once every couple of days since May 12. "With regard to COVID-19, a lot has changed," Diabira said. "We have to be careful with the distancing rules and the rules of hygiene, that's really important." On Friday (May 22), a team of 10 members, the maximum number of players allowed by the prefecture provide safety guidelines are respected, gathered in the open-air field. They practised footwork and passing exercises before playing a training match. When players got too close each, other Diabira cried out to instruct them to stay apart. "It's really important that the youth can get out of their city a little, to see other places, to meet other people," Diabira said. "It brings people together, so it's very good." France's banlieues - high-rise neighbourhoods that ring its cities and are heavily populated by families of immigrant descent - have for decades been flashpoints of anger of social and economic marginalisation and police violence. Clashes between police and residents of some banlieues erupted during the lockdown, with fireworks and projectiles being launched at riot police. Official data also show that the spike in mortality rates during the coronavirus outbreak has been markedly higher in the department of Seine-Saint-Denis, where Saint-Denis is located, than in the affluent capital on the other side of the ring-road. COVID-19 has killed more than 28,000 in France since the start of the epidemic, although the death rate, along with the number of hospitalisations and intensive care cases, is slowing. As the youths trained on Friday, many were happy to step back into the field. "It feels good, because we were getting fatter, and we're getting back in shape," 15-year-old Nathan Kumbi said. (Production: Yiming Woo) (Caption:6033HO-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_FRANCE_SOCCER_O_)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126625117

Sorrento ties up with New York's Mount Sinai for COVID-19 antibody cocktail

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. has partnered with New York City's Mount Sinai Health System to develop an antibody cocktail to potentially treat or prevent COVID-19, with the aim of starting human trials in the third quarter. There are currently no treatments or vaccines approved for the coronavirus and several drugmakers have been rushing to develop new treatments or repurpose existing drugs to treat patients. Regeneron currently leads the effort to develop an antibody cocktail and has said its experimental therapy may be available for use as early as the end of summer as it ramps up efforts to start human trials in June. The collaboration with Mount Sinai gives Sorrento access to a pool of antibodies against COVID-19 obtained from nearly 15,000 individuals screened by the hospital group. Each dose of the drug candidate would deliver a cocktail of three antibodies, which is expected to provide protection against the virus for up to two months, said Sorrento that markets a non-opioid pain therapy ZTlido. The company is also looking to develop an antibody cocktail that could potentially extend the protective benefit to over a year, Chief Executive Officer Henry Ji told Reuters. Sorrento, which has several treatments in development, including four immuno-oncology therapies, said it is completing the requirements for its application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to begin early-stage testing in humans. (Production: Mike Blake, Bing Chen, Omar Younis) (Caption:5189BU-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_USA_SORRENTO)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126625116

Desperate families waiting on the outside of Mexico's COVID-19 hospitals receive food handouts

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Family members of patients waiting outside hospitals in Mexico City receive a daily meal to support the families while they wait for news of their relatives' health status. To support family members, Mexico's government began distributing food for family members outside strained hospitals. In recent weeks in the Mexican capital, hundreds of patients' relatives have been crowding outside hospitals due to a surge in coronavirus cases. On Friday (May 22), Mexico registered a record for the number coronavirus deaths on a single day, posting 479 more deaths along with 2,960 new infections, according to data from the Health Ministry. Up to Friday, authorities have reported 62,527 total cases of the coronavirus and 6,989 deaths since detecting the first cases in Mexico in late February. (Production: Roberto Ramirez) (Caption:5194LA-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_MEXICO_RELATIVES)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126625115

UK's Blair: Patchy data means Africa could use antibody tests to track COVID-19

Date:MAY 22, 2020, RECENT African nations should use antibody tests to find out whether the slower spread and lower mortality rate of the new coronavirus on the continent is due to patchy data or a more resilient population, former British prime minister Tony Blair said on Friday (May 22). He said the information would guide leaders in deciding whether to extend lockdowns or other restrictions that are damaging economies, exacerbating hunger and slowing the fight against other deadly diseases like malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Africa has cumulatively reported nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases so far and just over 3,000 deaths - far fewer than in many European nations. But low rates of testing and patchy reporting of deaths mean outbreaks of the virus may be undetected in many countries. Africa also has a much younger population than Europe - the median age is just under 20 years - and most COVID-19 fatalities are among the elderly. It's possible, though it remains unclear, that Africa will be hit less severely and measures to contain the disease could be doing more harm than good. "Africa, it can't and shouldn't mimic the policies of western countries, it's gotta take it's own path out of this crisis and do it in a way that recognises that Africa presently on COVID is actually in a better position that much of the rest of the world and it's therefore got to make sure that yes it keeps in that good position," Blair told Reuters on the day the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a policy think tank, launched a report about COVID-19 in Africa. There are a wide variety of tests with varying degrees of accuracy. The two main types are antibody tests, which use blood samples to show whether you have had the disease, and more expensive molecular diagnostic tests, analysed using polymerase chain reactions (PCR), which can identify early infections. The average antibody test currently costs between $7-$15 and a PCR test costs $12-$20, but Senegal is working on producing a cheap antibody test. Most nations are focused on PCR tests because they want to identify people who might be spreading the disease, not those who have had it. But Blair said antibody tests - although of variable accuracy at the individual level - were invaluable to policy makers grappling with tough choices. "Where these anti-body tests could be really valuable I think in an African context is that they are accurate enough to sample the population and at least like kind of an opinion poll show what percentage of the population is likely to be affected. You can do that in the cities and you could do that obviously in the outlining areas. And I think that would be a very worthwhile investment by Africa because they're cheaper to use tests," Blair told Reuters. Research by Kate Dooley at the Tony Blair Institute showed some West African countries only had lab capacity for 300 PCR tests per day while other constraints meant they were only conducting 100-200. Personnel and logistics constraints mean Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, can only carry out 2,500 tests per day despite its lab capacity for 10,000. (Production: Sisipho Skweyiya) (Caption:5160AD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_AFRICA_BLAIR)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126625114

UK's Blair: Patchy data means Africa could use antibody tests to track COVID-19

Date:MAY 22, 2020, RECENT African nations should use antibody tests to find out whether the slower spread and lower mortality rate of the new coronavirus on the continent is due to patchy data or a more resilient population, former British prime minister Tony Blair said on Friday (May 22). He said the information would guide leaders in deciding whether to extend lockdowns or other restrictions that are damaging economies, exacerbating hunger and slowing the fight against other deadly diseases like malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Africa has cumulatively reported nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases so far and just over 3,000 deaths - far fewer than in many European nations. But low rates of testing and patchy reporting of deaths mean outbreaks of the virus may be undetected in many countries. Africa also has a much younger population than Europe - the median age is just under 20 years - and most COVID-19 fatalities are among the elderly. It's possible, though it remains unclear, that Africa will be hit less severely and measures to contain the disease could be doing more harm than good. "Africa, it can't and shouldn't mimic the policies of western countries, it's gotta take it's own path out of this crisis and do it in a way that recognises that Africa presently on COVID is actually in a better position that much of the rest of the world and it's therefore got to make sure that yes it keeps in that good position," Blair told Reuters on the day the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a policy think tank, launched a report about COVID-19 in Africa. There are a wide variety of tests with varying degrees of accuracy. The two main types are antibody tests, which use blood samples to show whether you have had the disease, and more expensive molecular diagnostic tests, analysed using polymerase chain reactions (PCR), which can identify early infections. The average antibody test currently costs between $7-$15 and a PCR test costs $12-$20, but Senegal is working on producing a cheap antibody test. Most nations are focused on PCR tests because they want to identify people who might be spreading the disease, not those who have had it. But Blair said antibody tests - although of variable accuracy at the individual level - were invaluable to policy makers grappling with tough choices. "Where these anti-body tests could be really valuable I think in an African context is that they are accurate enough to sample the population and at least like kind of an opinion poll show what percentage of the population is likely to be affected. You can do that in the cities and you could do that obviously in the outlining areas. And I think that would be a very worthwhile investment by Africa because they're cheaper to use tests," Blair told Reuters. Research by Kate Dooley at the Tony Blair Institute showed some West African countries only had lab capacity for 300 PCR tests per day while other constraints meant they were only conducting 100-200. Personnel and logistics constraints mean Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, can only carry out 2,500 tests per day despite its lab capacity for 10,000. (Production: Sisipho Skweyiya) (Caption:5160AD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_AFRICA_BLAIR)

日付：2020年5月22日

人物：トニー・ブレア

RM 126625113

UK's Blair: Patchy data means Africa could use antibody tests to track COVID-19

Date:MAY 22, 2020, RECENT African nations should use antibody tests to find out whether the slower spread and lower mortality rate of the new coronavirus on the continent is due to patchy data or a more resilient population, former British prime minister Tony Blair said on Friday (May 22). He said the information would guide leaders in deciding whether to extend lockdowns or other restrictions that are damaging economies, exacerbating hunger and slowing the fight against other deadly diseases like malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Africa has cumulatively reported nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases so far and just over 3,000 deaths - far fewer than in many European nations. But low rates of testing and patchy reporting of deaths mean outbreaks of the virus may be undetected in many countries. Africa also has a much younger population than Europe - the median age is just under 20 years - and most COVID-19 fatalities are among the elderly. It's possible, though it remains unclear, that Africa will be hit less severely and measures to contain the disease could be doing more harm than good. "Africa, it can't and shouldn't mimic the policies of western countries, it's gotta take it's own path out of this crisis and do it in a way that recognises that Africa presently on COVID is actually in a better position that much of the rest of the world and it's therefore got to make sure that yes it keeps in that good position," Blair told Reuters on the day the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a policy think tank, launched a report about COVID-19 in Africa. There are a wide variety of tests with varying degrees of accuracy. The two main types are antibody tests, which use blood samples to show whether you have had the disease, and more expensive molecular diagnostic tests, analysed using polymerase chain reactions (PCR), which can identify early infections. The average antibody test currently costs between $7-$15 and a PCR test costs $12-$20, but Senegal is working on producing a cheap antibody test. Most nations are focused on PCR tests because they want to identify people who might be spreading the disease, not those who have had it. But Blair said antibody tests - although of variable accuracy at the individual level - were invaluable to policy makers grappling with tough choices. "Where these anti-body tests could be really valuable I think in an African context is that they are accurate enough to sample the population and at least like kind of an opinion poll show what percentage of the population is likely to be affected. You can do that in the cities and you could do that obviously in the outlining areas. And I think that would be a very worthwhile investment by Africa because they're cheaper to use tests," Blair told Reuters. Research by Kate Dooley at the Tony Blair Institute showed some West African countries only had lab capacity for 300 PCR tests per day while other constraints meant they were only conducting 100-200. Personnel and logistics constraints mean Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, can only carry out 2,500 tests per day despite its lab capacity for 10,000. (Production: Sisipho Skweyiya) (Caption:5160AD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_AFRICA_BLAIR)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126625112

UK's Blair: Patchy data means Africa could use antibody tests to track COVID-19

Date:MAY 22, 2020, RECENT African nations should use antibody tests to find out whether the slower spread and lower mortality rate of the new coronavirus on the continent is due to patchy data or a more resilient population, former British prime minister Tony Blair said on Friday (May 22). He said the information would guide leaders in deciding whether to extend lockdowns or other restrictions that are damaging economies, exacerbating hunger and slowing the fight against other deadly diseases like malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Africa has cumulatively reported nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases so far and just over 3,000 deaths - far fewer than in many European nations. But low rates of testing and patchy reporting of deaths mean outbreaks of the virus may be undetected in many countries. Africa also has a much younger population than Europe - the median age is just under 20 years - and most COVID-19 fatalities are among the elderly. It's possible, though it remains unclear, that Africa will be hit less severely and measures to contain the disease could be doing more harm than good. "Africa, it can't and shouldn't mimic the policies of western countries, it's gotta take it's own path out of this crisis and do it in a way that recognises that Africa presently on COVID is actually in a better position that much of the rest of the world and it's therefore got to make sure that yes it keeps in that good position," Blair told Reuters on the day the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a policy think tank, launched a report about COVID-19 in Africa. There are a wide variety of tests with varying degrees of accuracy. The two main types are antibody tests, which use blood samples to show whether you have had the disease, and more expensive molecular diagnostic tests, analysed using polymerase chain reactions (PCR), which can identify early infections. The average antibody test currently costs between $7-$15 and a PCR test costs $12-$20, but Senegal is working on producing a cheap antibody test. Most nations are focused on PCR tests because they want to identify people who might be spreading the disease, not those who have had it. But Blair said antibody tests - although of variable accuracy at the individual level - were invaluable to policy makers grappling with tough choices. "Where these anti-body tests could be really valuable I think in an African context is that they are accurate enough to sample the population and at least like kind of an opinion poll show what percentage of the population is likely to be affected. You can do that in the cities and you could do that obviously in the outlining areas. And I think that would be a very worthwhile investment by Africa because they're cheaper to use tests," Blair told Reuters. Research by Kate Dooley at the Tony Blair Institute showed some West African countries only had lab capacity for 300 PCR tests per day while other constraints meant they were only conducting 100-200. Personnel and logistics constraints mean Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, can only carry out 2,500 tests per day despite its lab capacity for 10,000. (Production: Sisipho Skweyiya) (Caption:5160AD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_AFRICA_BLAIR)

日付：2020年5月22日

人物：トニー・ブレア

RM 126625111

UK's Blair: Patchy data means Africa could use antibody tests to track COVID-19

Date:MAY 22, 2020, RECENT African nations should use antibody tests to find out whether the slower spread and lower mortality rate of the new coronavirus on the continent is due to patchy data or a more resilient population, former British prime minister Tony Blair said on Friday (May 22). He said the information would guide leaders in deciding whether to extend lockdowns or other restrictions that are damaging economies, exacerbating hunger and slowing the fight against other deadly diseases like malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Africa has cumulatively reported nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases so far and just over 3,000 deaths - far fewer than in many European nations. But low rates of testing and patchy reporting of deaths mean outbreaks of the virus may be undetected in many countries. Africa also has a much younger population than Europe - the median age is just under 20 years - and most COVID-19 fatalities are among the elderly. It's possible, though it remains unclear, that Africa will be hit less severely and measures to contain the disease could be doing more harm than good. "Africa, it can't and shouldn't mimic the policies of western countries, it's gotta take it's own path out of this crisis and do it in a way that recognises that Africa presently on COVID is actually in a better position that much of the rest of the world and it's therefore got to make sure that yes it keeps in that good position," Blair told Reuters on the day the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a policy think tank, launched a report about COVID-19 in Africa. There are a wide variety of tests with varying degrees of accuracy. The two main types are antibody tests, which use blood samples to show whether you have had the disease, and more expensive molecular diagnostic tests, analysed using polymerase chain reactions (PCR), which can identify early infections. The average antibody test currently costs between $7-$15 and a PCR test costs $12-$20, but Senegal is working on producing a cheap antibody test. Most nations are focused on PCR tests because they want to identify people who might be spreading the disease, not those who have had it. But Blair said antibody tests - although of variable accuracy at the individual level - were invaluable to policy makers grappling with tough choices. "Where these anti-body tests could be really valuable I think in an African context is that they are accurate enough to sample the population and at least like kind of an opinion poll show what percentage of the population is likely to be affected. You can do that in the cities and you could do that obviously in the outlining areas. And I think that would be a very worthwhile investment by Africa because they're cheaper to use tests," Blair told Reuters. Research by Kate Dooley at the Tony Blair Institute showed some West African countries only had lab capacity for 300 PCR tests per day while other constraints meant they were only conducting 100-200. Personnel and logistics constraints mean Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, can only carry out 2,500 tests per day despite its lab capacity for 10,000. (Production: Sisipho Skweyiya) (Caption:5160AD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_AFRICA_BLAIR)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126625110

UK's Blair: Patchy data means Africa could use antibody tests to track COVID-19

Date:MAY 22, 2020, RECENT African nations should use antibody tests to find out whether the slower spread and lower mortality rate of the new coronavirus on the continent is due to patchy data or a more resilient population, former British prime minister Tony Blair said on Friday (May 22). He said the information would guide leaders in deciding whether to extend lockdowns or other restrictions that are damaging economies, exacerbating hunger and slowing the fight against other deadly diseases like malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Africa has cumulatively reported nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases so far and just over 3,000 deaths - far fewer than in many European nations. But low rates of testing and patchy reporting of deaths mean outbreaks of the virus may be undetected in many countries. Africa also has a much younger population than Europe - the median age is just under 20 years - and most COVID-19 fatalities are among the elderly. It's possible, though it remains unclear, that Africa will be hit less severely and measures to contain the disease could be doing more harm than good. "Africa, it can't and shouldn't mimic the policies of western countries, it's gotta take it's own path out of this crisis and do it in a way that recognises that Africa presently on COVID is actually in a better position that much of the rest of the world and it's therefore got to make sure that yes it keeps in that good position," Blair told Reuters on the day the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a policy think tank, launched a report about COVID-19 in Africa. There are a wide variety of tests with varying degrees of accuracy. The two main types are antibody tests, which use blood samples to show whether you have had the disease, and more expensive molecular diagnostic tests, analysed using polymerase chain reactions (PCR), which can identify early infections. The average antibody test currently costs between $7-$15 and a PCR test costs $12-$20, but Senegal is working on producing a cheap antibody test. Most nations are focused on PCR tests because they want to identify people who might be spreading the disease, not those who have had it. But Blair said antibody tests - although of variable accuracy at the individual level - were invaluable to policy makers grappling with tough choices. "Where these anti-body tests could be really valuable I think in an African context is that they are accurate enough to sample the population and at least like kind of an opinion poll show what percentage of the population is likely to be affected. You can do that in the cities and you could do that obviously in the outlining areas. And I think that would be a very worthwhile investment by Africa because they're cheaper to use tests," Blair told Reuters. Research by Kate Dooley at the Tony Blair Institute showed some West African countries only had lab capacity for 300 PCR tests per day while other constraints meant they were only conducting 100-200. Personnel and logistics constraints mean Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, can only carry out 2,500 tests per day despite its lab capacity for 10,000. (Production: Sisipho Skweyiya) (Caption:5160AD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_AFRICA_BLAIR)

日付：2020年5月22日

人物：トニー・ブレア

RM 126596752

VIDEO: Comedian Sarah Silverman Bangs On A Frying Pan With A Pair Of Tongs To Celebrate The Hospital Workers During The COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In New York City

Comedian Sarah Silverman Bangs On A Frying Pan With A Pair Of Tongs To Celebrate The Hospital Workers During The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In New York City. country : United States of America location : New York

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126602010

China to fully back up local finances this year: Finance Minister

China will fully back up local finances this year, including appropriating funds from the increased part resulting from the increase in deficit, the proceeds of the anti-epidemic treasury bond issued all for local use in infrastructure and anti-epidemic efforts, said Finance Minister Liu Kun on Friday. Liu made the remarks in an interview by reporters on the sidelines of the annual session of China's National People's Congress(MPC). Liu said: "It is a priority of this year's budget arrangements to ensure local financial strength. As Prime Minister Li Keqiang proposed in the government work report, the funds from the increase of deficit ratio will all be transferred to local finances and the proceeds from the anti-pandemic treasury bonds will also all be transferred to local finances for use in infrastructure and anti-epidemic efforts. All these are powerful backings to the local financial strength and the fiscal operations of the local finances." On Friday Morning, Premier Li said in an annual central government report to the NPC that the central finance plans to set its financial deficit ratio at at least 3.6 percent and that means the amount of deficit will be 1 trillion yuan more than that of last year. In the meantime, the central finance will issue 1 trillion yuan of earmarked anti-epidemic treasury bonds. On transfer payments, Liu said: "In general budget arrangements, the payment to be transferred by the central finance to local finances will increase by 12.8 percent, the highest growth in recent years. The central finance has designated special transfer payments for use by localities to support grassroots operations, ensure the people's livelihood and put in place the tasks of ensuring the "Six Guarantees" (namely, guarantee employment, basic people's livelihood, main players of the market, food and energy security, the stability of industrial and supply chains and grassroots operation). The central finance will increase by 10 percent the equilibrium transfer payment and the basic rewards and subsidies at the county level. The central financial has made special arrangements for supporting Hubei Province. The central finance will do its utmost to ensure the normal operation of local finances." "Of course, local finances must cut general spending and strengthen management, using the funds where they are most needed," added Liu. (Original Title: China to fully back up local finances this year: Finance Minister)

日付：2020年5月22日

人物：劉 昆

RM 126602007

China to stabilize business, employment with macro policies

China will intensify the implementation of macro policies to stabilize enterprises and ensure employment, according to a government work report released on Friday. At the opening meeting of the third session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), Chinese Premier Li Keqiang delivered the report on behalf of the State Council, which pointed out that in order to ensure employment and people's wellbeing, China must instill confidence in over one hundred million market entities and do its utmost to help enterprises, particularly micro, small, and medium-size businesses, and self-employed individuals get through this challenging time. "We will further cut taxes and fees, and aggressively implement current policies in conjunction with institutional arrangements to create a more enabling environment and help market entities overcome difficulties and achieve development. We will continue implementing reductions of VAT rates and the share of employees' basic old-age insurance paid by enterprises, and we will make further tax and fee cuts of about 500 billion yuan (about 70.24 billion U.S. dollars) this year," said Li. According to the report, the policies introduced earlier this year that are due to expire by June will all be extended till the end of the year, and the payment of corporate income taxes by micro and small businesses and self-employed individuals will be postponed to next year. The Chinese government expects that these measures will see additional savings of more than 2.5 trillion yuan for enterprises throughout the year, and requires that all tax and fee reduction policies must be fully implemented for the businesses, so that they can sustain themselves and assure success for the future. China will reduce enterprises' production and operating costs, according to the report. The policy of reducing electricity prices for general industrial and commercial businesses by five percent will be extended to the end of the year. The rates for broadband and dedicated internet access services will be cut by 15 percent on average. Rents for state-owned premises will be lowered or exempted, and all other types of property owners are encouraged to also reduce, waive, or defer rent payments, and they will receive policy support from the government in doing so. Firm steps will be taken to stop the unauthorized levy of fees on enterprises, the report said. China will enhance financial support to keep business operations stable, according to the report. The policy allowing micro, small, and medium businesses to postpone principal and interest repayments on loans will be further extended till the end of March next year -- payments on all inclusive loans of micro and small businesses eligible for this policy should also be deferred, and other businesses facing financial difficulties can discuss similar terms with their creditors. Banks will be encouraged to substantially increase credit loans, first-time loans, and loan renewals without repayment of principal for micro and small businesses, the report said. The scope of the government financing guaranty will be expanded, and guaranty fees will be reduced significantly. Large commercial banks are required to increase inclusive finance lending to micro and small businesses by more than 40 percent. Support will also be provided to enterprises in increasing bond financing. The country will tighten regulations and prevent funds from simply circulating in the financial sector for the sake of arbitrage. As financial institutions and the businesses that borrow from them share a common stake, the government will encourage banks to make appropriate interest concessions. To support market entities, China will ensure that micro, small, and medium businesses have significantly better access to loans and that overall financing costs drop markedly. China will make every effort to stabilize and expand employment, according to the report. The country will increase employment support for key sectors and key groups. With 8.74 million college students graduating this year, China needs to encourage market-based employment and ensure that colleges and the governments of localities where they are located provide employment services to these students on an ongoing basis. China will ensure employment for demobilized military personnel, and adopt a policy to ensure that rural migrant workers have equal access to employment services in the cities where they work. Support will be provided to help people with disabilities, zero-employment families, and other groups having difficulties to find jobs. This year, low-income earners will be allowed to postpone the payment of their social insurance premiums, and all employment-related government charges will be canceled. The Chinese government will also try to stabilize employment by financing skills training. This year and next, more than 35 million vocational skills training opportunities will be provided, and enrollment in vocational colleges will grow by two million. This will help more people improve their skills and secure jobs. China's annual legislative session – part of the Two Sessions (alongside the annual session of the country's top political advisory body) – usually takes place in March and lasts over ten days. The third session this year has been postponed for over two months due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The duration of the session will be shortened to one week. President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attended the opening meeting. (Original Title:China to stabilize business, employment with macro policies)

日付：2020年5月22日

人物：李 克強

RM 126602008

China's national legislature starts annual session

China's Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress opened on Friday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Present among the nearly 3,000 deputies were Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders. The session started with a silent tribute to martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic and compatriots who lost their lives. Then Premier Li Keqiang delivered a government work report for deliberation. Li said that the COVID-19 epidemic is the fastest spreading, most extensive, and most challenging public health emergency China has encountered since the founding of the People's Republic of China. But under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, and through the hard work and sacrifice of the entire nation, the country has made major strategic achievements in the response to COVID-19. At present, the epidemic has not yet come to an end, while the tasks the country faces in promoting development are immense. "We must redouble our efforts to minimize the losses resulting from the virus and fulfill the targets and tasks for economic and social development this year," he said. Reviewing the achievements of 2019 and in the first few months of 2020, Premier Li cautioned against the difficulties and problems the country faces and urged a down-to-earth performance of duties and making every effort to live up to the people's expectations. On the basis of a comprehensive assessment of the current situation, proper adjustments have been made to the targets that had been considered before COVID-19 struck. The government has not set a specific target for economic growth this year, Li said, adding that the government must give priority to stabilizing employment and ensuring living standards, win the battle against poverty, and achieve the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all aspects. He said that it is essential to hold on to the bottom-line of "six guarantees" (namely safeguarding jobs, livelihood, market entities, food and energy security, the stability of industrial and supply chains, and the smooth running of communities) in order to keep the fundamentals of the economy stable. Maintaining security will deliver the stability needed to pursue progress, thus laying a solid foundation for accomplishing our goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, Li added. The premier also expounded on enhancing government self-improvement, ethnic affairs, religious affairs, overseas Chinese affairs, national defense and the armed forces, Hong Kong and Macao affairs, cross-Strait relations, and foreign policy. "The Chinese nation has never been daunted in the face of difficulties or obstacles. The Chinese people today have the ability and resolve to overcome all challenges before us. We must rally more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, uphold socialism with Chinese characteristics, and follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Let us meet our challenges head-on, move determinedly forward in the fight against COVID-19 and in pursuit of economic and social development, and strive to fulfill the main targets and tasks for this year. Let all of us work together with perseverance to build China into a great modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious, and beautiful, and realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation," said Li. According to the agenda, the deputies will hear and review the report on the implementation of the 2019 plan and on the 2020 draft plan for national economic and social development, and the draft plan for national economic and social development in 2020; hear and review the report on the execution of the central and local budgets for 2019 and the draft central and local budgets for 2020 as well as the draft central and local budgets of 2020. Wang Chen, vice chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, explained the draft civil code and a draft decision of the NPC on establishing and improving the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to safeguard national security. This year's session runs from May 22 to 28 (Original Title:China's national legislature starts annual session)

日付：2020年5月22日

人物：習 近平, 李 克強

RM 126602009

China to safeguard, improve people's livelihood with intensified efforts: Premier

China will advance the reform and development of social programs to safeguard and improve the people's livelihood, according to a Government Work Report submitted to the national legislature for deliberation in Beijing on Friday. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made the statements while presenting the government's work report to the National People's Congress (NPC) deputies at the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress on Friday. Despite difficulties, Li said, the basic living needs of the Chinese people must be unfailingly met and public concerns must be addressed. China will also enhance the public health system. "We will enhance the construction of the public health system. We will always put life above everything else. We will reform the system for disease prevention and control, improve mechanisms for direct reporting and early warning of infectious diseases, and ensure prompt, open and transparent release of epidemic information. We will make a good use of the special COVID-19 bonds, increase inputs into the research and development of vaccines, medicines, and rapid testing technologies, build more medical facilities for epidemic control and treatment, set up more mobile laboratories, ensure emergency supplies, and strengthen public health and epidemic prevention at the primary level. We will launch extensive initiatives to improve public sanitation. We need to greatly enhance our prevention and control capability, resolutely prevent any resurgence of COVID-19, and protect the health of our people," Li said. Li said China will manage to improve basic medical services. The country will raise government subsidies for basic medical insurance for rural and non-working urban residents by an average of 30 yuan (4.3 U.S. dollars) per person, and launch pilot programs for inter-provincial on-the-spot settlement of outpatient bills through basic medical insurance accounts. China will provide support to medical institutions badly hit by the COVID-19 epidemic. The development of traditional Chinese medicine will be promoted. Supervision over food and drugs will be tightened up to guarantee their safety, the premier said. According to Li, China will develop more equitable and higher-quality education. The teaching in primary and secondary schools and entrance examinations for senior high school and university will be orderly organized. China will strengthen the development of boarding schools in townships and towns and schools in county seats, provide quality special needs education and continuing education, support private schools and keep them well-regulated, and help private kindergartens overcome difficulties. China will step up efforts to develop world-class universities and world-class disciplines. The admission of students from rural and poverty-stricken regions into colleges and universities will be increased. The mix of spending, making educational resources accessible to all our families and children and enabling them to embrace a brighter future will be enhanced. China will make greater efforts to meet the people's basic living needs, Li said. China will increase the basic pension for retirees and the minimum basic old-age pension for rural and non-working urban residents. As close to 300 million people in the country live on pensions, China must ensure they receive their benefits on time and in full. China will improve the systems of providing preferential treatment and employment services for demobilized military personnel, and ensure benefits for the families of people who have died in service of the public. The coverage of unemployment insurance will be extended to make rural migrant workers and others out of work who are in the scheme less than a year covered in the locality where they are living. Subsistence allowances will be expanded to cover all families in difficulty, and such allowances will be made promptly available to eligible urban unemployed people and migrant workers who have returned home. China will ensure assistance is provided to anyone who runs into temporary difficulty because of disaster or illness. With the adoption of these measures, Li said, they can ensure that all members of disadvantaged groups have their basic living needs met and that more unemployed people will have the support they need to secure their next job or start up their own business. China will organize rich intellectual and cultural activities for our people, Li added. China will foster and practice core socialist values, and continue to develop philosophy and social sciences, the press, publishing, radio, film, and television and to protect cultural relics. China will improve public cultural services, make preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing, and encourage people to conduct physical exercises and keep fit. With these endeavors, the Chinese people will be full of vitality and be striving to pursue excellence and moral integrity. China will create new and better ways to conduct social governance, according to Li. China will make sure that communities provide better services and support sound development of social organizations, humanitarian assistance, volunteer service, and charity. China will protect the lawful rights and interests of women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. The 13th NPC, the country's top legislature, opened its annual session at the Great Hall of the People after being delayed for over two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attended the opening meeting. (Original Title: China to safeguard, improve people's livelihood with intensified efforts: Premier)

日付：2020年5月22日

人物：李 克強

RM 126598617

Hertha and Union fans watch as their teams clash in Berlin derby

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Hertha fans gathered on Friday (May 22) at a bar close to the Olympia stadium in Berlin to watch their team play city rivals Union and try to avenge November's derby 1-0 defeat. In a festive atmosphere despite social distancing rules, people cheered Hertha, who are looking to build on their winning return to the Bundesliga last weekend with a 3-0 over Hoffenheim. The return match at Hertha's Olympic Stadium home would in normal times have been a 74,000 sellout. Under the league's health regulations only some 200 people are allowed on, around the pitch and in the stands during the game. Another 100 mainly security staff are outside the stadium to keep any fans wanting to celebrate with the team away. The Bundesliga became the first major sports league to restart last week after more than two months following an easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Germany, but games are played without fans for health safety reasons. Thilo Koch, a passionate fan of Hertha's who was sad to be watching his team from a bar, said the German league should have been cancelled because fans belong in the stadium. (Production: Leon Malherbe, Zoltan Berta and Elena Gyldenkerne) (Caption:5035GE-SOCCER-GERMANY_BCS_UNB_)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598616

Hertha and Union fans watch as their teams clash in Berlin derby

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Hertha fans gathered on Friday (May 22) at a bar close to the Olympia stadium in Berlin to watch their team play city rivals Union and try to avenge November's derby 1-0 defeat. In a festive atmosphere despite social distancing rules, people cheered Hertha, who are looking to build on their winning return to the Bundesliga last weekend with a 3-0 over Hoffenheim. The return match at Hertha's Olympic Stadium home would in normal times have been a 74,000 sellout. Under the league's health regulations only some 200 people are allowed on, around the pitch and in the stands during the game. Another 100 mainly security staff are outside the stadium to keep any fans wanting to celebrate with the team away. The Bundesliga became the first major sports league to restart last week after more than two months following an easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Germany, but games are played without fans for health safety reasons. Thilo Koch, a passionate fan of Hertha's who was sad to be watching his team from a bar, said the German league should have been cancelled because fans belong in the stadium. (Production: Leon Malherbe, Zoltan Berta and Elena Gyldenkerne) (Caption:5035GE-SOCCER-GERMANY_BCS_UNB_)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598615

Hertha and Union fans watch as their teams clash in Berlin derby

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Hertha fans gathered on Friday (May 22) at a bar close to the Olympia stadium in Berlin to watch their team play city rivals Union and try to avenge November's derby 1-0 defeat. In a festive atmosphere despite social distancing rules, people cheered Hertha, who are looking to build on their winning return to the Bundesliga last weekend with a 3-0 over Hoffenheim. The return match at Hertha's Olympic Stadium home would in normal times have been a 74,000 sellout. Under the league's health regulations only some 200 people are allowed on, around the pitch and in the stands during the game. Another 100 mainly security staff are outside the stadium to keep any fans wanting to celebrate with the team away. The Bundesliga became the first major sports league to restart last week after more than two months following an easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Germany, but games are played without fans for health safety reasons. Thilo Koch, a passionate fan of Hertha's who was sad to be watching his team from a bar, said the German league should have been cancelled because fans belong in the stadium. (Production: Leon Malherbe, Zoltan Berta and Elena Gyldenkerne) (Caption:5035GE-SOCCER-GERMANY_BCS_UNB_)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598614

Field hospitals, masks and social distancing: Rio seeks control as coronavirus surges in Brazil

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Coronavirus cases and deaths continued to surge in Brazil on Friday (May 22) with the World Health Organization declaring Brazil "the most affected" in the "new epicentre" of South America. As of Friday, Brazil was approaching 315,000 cases with over 20,000 deaths. With the cases piling up, Rio de Janeiro Mayor Marcelo Crivella introduced a new field hospital dedicated to treating COVID-19 patients. The hospital contains 50 intensive care unit beds, he told reporters during a news conference. Signs reminded Rio residents to stay home and wear masks were scattered throughout parts of the city. Resident Fabiana Claudinha said she is careful to leave her house only for essential activities. "There is no way not to be afraid because the proportion of the virus is very large, I go out if it is absolutely necessary. For example, today I went out to go to the doctor and the supermarket, other than that I do not leave my house," she said. Crivella said he was already planning for reopening and met on Friday with a team of scientists to discuss the best way to ease the city's isolation measures. "By bringing down the infection curve, slowing down and with intensive care beds being opened, with more teams arriving next week from China, we are really hoping that we can gradually, relatively and safely return to activities in the city of Rio de Janeiro," he said. Crivella also announced that the city will make a "linear cut" of 25% in contracts with the private sector, in addition to cutting benefits from the municipal civil service, such as teachers' gratuities and transportation vouchers for those working from home. The measures will be valid during the pandemic, he said. While Sao Paulo remains the epicenter of the pandemic in Brazil with 5,558 deaths, Rio is not far behind, with 3,412 deaths. (Production: Sebastian Rocandio, Kristin Neubauer) (Caption:5152LA-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_BRAZIL)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598604

French court orders insurer AXA to pay restaurant's COVID-19 losses

Date:MAY 22, 2020, FILE A Paris commercial court ruled on Friday (May 22) that insurer AXA must pay a restaurant owner two months' worth of coronavirus-related revenue losses, the restaurateur's lawyer said on Friday, possibly opening the door to a wave of similar litigation. AXA said it would appeal. It said there was a difference in interpretation over a specific type of contract signed by several hundred restaurant businesses with a single brokerage. Stephane Manigold, who owns four restaurants in Paris, was one of them. He filed a lawsuit requiring AXA to cover his operating losses after a government order in mid-March to close bars and restaurants to try to slow the spread of the virus. "We've earned reprieve for our companies, and it's a victory in the face of this economic tsunami, this social tsunami," Manigold said, shedding tears. "We've earned reprieve, for us all small business owners and workers." The ruling will be watched closely by restaurants, cafes and nightclubs in Britain and the United States which are also threatening legal action against insurers who have not paid out on business interruption policies. The court said that the administrative decision to close the restaurant qualified for insurance cover as a business interruption loss. "The only excluding factor for insurance reimbursements to not be accorded is for the insurance receiver to be at the origin of an event that would lead to an administrative closure," Manigold's lawyer, Anais Sauvagnac, said. "Quite obviously, my client is not at the origin of COVID-19." AXA has a 13% market share among French craftsmen and merchants. AXA said it had in its portfolio only 200 contracts with French businesses in various sectors that provide business interruption guarantees when there is no physical damage involved. AXA said it was in the process of compensating those 200. "The vast majority of AXA France contracts for catering professionals provide that a generalized event like the one we are experiencing today cannot bring into play the contractual guarantees," AXA said in an emailed statement. Insurers argue that pandemic risk is excluded from operating loss insurance guarantees because it is not insurable. French insurers would otherwise have to compensate 20 billion euros per month for operating losses due to the lockdown, industry estimates show. (Production: Clotaire Achi, Ardee Napolitano) (Caption:5167BU-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_INSURANCE_AXA)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598603

French court orders insurer AXA to pay restaurant's COVID-19 losses

Date:MAY 22, 2020, FILE A Paris commercial court ruled on Friday (May 22) that insurer AXA must pay a restaurant owner two months' worth of coronavirus-related revenue losses, the restaurateur's lawyer said on Friday, possibly opening the door to a wave of similar litigation. AXA said it would appeal. It said there was a difference in interpretation over a specific type of contract signed by several hundred restaurant businesses with a single brokerage. Stephane Manigold, who owns four restaurants in Paris, was one of them. He filed a lawsuit requiring AXA to cover his operating losses after a government order in mid-March to close bars and restaurants to try to slow the spread of the virus. "We've earned reprieve for our companies, and it's a victory in the face of this economic tsunami, this social tsunami," Manigold said, shedding tears. "We've earned reprieve, for us all small business owners and workers." The ruling will be watched closely by restaurants, cafes and nightclubs in Britain and the United States which are also threatening legal action against insurers who have not paid out on business interruption policies. The court said that the administrative decision to close the restaurant qualified for insurance cover as a business interruption loss. "The only excluding factor for insurance reimbursements to not be accorded is for the insurance receiver to be at the origin of an event that would lead to an administrative closure," Manigold's lawyer, Anais Sauvagnac, said. "Quite obviously, my client is not at the origin of COVID-19." AXA has a 13% market share among French craftsmen and merchants. AXA said it had in its portfolio only 200 contracts with French businesses in various sectors that provide business interruption guarantees when there is no physical damage involved. AXA said it was in the process of compensating those 200. "The vast majority of AXA France contracts for catering professionals provide that a generalized event like the one we are experiencing today cannot bring into play the contractual guarantees," AXA said in an emailed statement. Insurers argue that pandemic risk is excluded from operating loss insurance guarantees because it is not insurable. French insurers would otherwise have to compensate 20 billion euros per month for operating losses due to the lockdown, industry estimates show. (Production: Clotaire Achi, Ardee Napolitano) (Caption:5167BU-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_INSURANCE_AXA)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598602

Jersey shore dipping its toe into Memorial Day weekend

Date:MAY 22, 2020 New Jersey's famed shore is gearing up to open its beaches this holiday weekend but with limits to passes among other restrictions. The central shore town of Belmar is opening its boardwalk and shoreline for the Memorial Day Weekend, but it is capping sales of beach badges, passes that allow people on to the beach. Season badges won't be sold after 5 pm Friday (May 22), after which only day passes will be made available. Beachgoers will be required to wear face masks when using bathrooms, according to local media reports. New York, New Jersey and Delaware are opening their shorelines this weekend, although with various restrictions, including a swimming ban at New York City beaches. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he expected a 50% capacity limit to be reached by 10 a.m. due to pent-up demand. Locals are resigned to crowds. "I'm pretty sure people are going to be down here," Belmar resident Lily Arena told local the NBC affiliate. "Hopefully everyone's sticking to wearing a mask. They've been pretty 'OK' with that. And everyone is just sticking to social distancing." The densely populated states of New York and New Jersey account for nearly 33,000 COVID-19 fatalities, or roughly a third of the U.S. total of more than 95,000. (Production by: Dan Fastenberg, Soren Larson, Andrew Kelly) (Caption:5165WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_USA_BEACHES)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598589

Bayern determined to beat Eintracht Frankfurt in empty Munich stadium on Saturday

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Bayern Munich are determined to beat Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday despite playing in an empty stadium, coach Hansi Flick said on Friday (May 22). The Bundesliga became the first major sports league to restart last week after more than two months following an easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Germany, but games are played without fans for health adnd safety reasons. Under the league's health regulations, only 200 people are allowed on and around the pitch and in the stands during the game. Another 100, mainly security staff, are outside the stadium to keep away any fans wanting to celebrate with the team. Bayern, who host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena, are chasing a record-extending eighth consecutive Bundesliga title and are four points ahead of second-placed Borussia Dortmund. They played their first game behind closed doors, beating Union Berlin 2-0. Aware that "a very difficult away game" lies ahead, Eintracht frankfurt coach Adi Huetter said they would have to do better than in the home game against Borussia Moenchengladbach last week, in which they lost 1-3. (Production: Michele Sani and Elena Gyldenkerne) (Caption:5032HO-SOCCER-GERMANY_BAY_SGE_PREVIEW_O_)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598552

Bayern determined to beat Eintracht Frankfurt in empty Munich stadium on Saturday

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Bayern Munich are determined to beat Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday despite playing in an empty stadium, coach Hansi Flick said on Friday (May 22). The Bundesliga became the first major sports league to restart last week after more than two months following an easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Germany, but games are played without fans for health adnd safety reasons. Under the league's health regulations, only 200 people are allowed on and around the pitch and in the stands during the game. Another 100, mainly security staff, are outside the stadium to keep away any fans wanting to celebrate with the team. Bayern, who host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena, are chasing a record-extending eighth consecutive Bundesliga title and are four points ahead of second-placed Borussia Dortmund. They played their first game behind closed doors, beating Union Berlin 2-0. Aware that "a very difficult away game" lies ahead, Eintracht frankfurt coach Adi Huetter said they would have to do better than in the home game against Borussia Moenchengladbach last week, in which they lost 1-3. (Production: Michele Sani and Elena Gyldenkerne) (Caption:5032HO-SOCCER-GERMANY_BAY_SGE_PREVIEW_O_)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598551

Bayern determined to beat Eintracht Frankfurt in empty Munich stadium on Saturday

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Bayern Munich are determined to beat Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday despite playing in an empty stadium, coach Hansi Flick said on Friday (May 22). The Bundesliga became the first major sports league to restart last week after more than two months following an easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Germany, but games are played without fans for health adnd safety reasons. Under the league's health regulations, only 200 people are allowed on and around the pitch and in the stands during the game. Another 100, mainly security staff, are outside the stadium to keep away any fans wanting to celebrate with the team. Bayern, who host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena, are chasing a record-extending eighth consecutive Bundesliga title and are four points ahead of second-placed Borussia Dortmund. They played their first game behind closed doors, beating Union Berlin 2-0. Aware that "a very difficult away game" lies ahead, Eintracht frankfurt coach Adi Huetter said they would have to do better than in the home game against Borussia Moenchengladbach last week, in which they lost 1-3. (Production: Michele Sani and Elena Gyldenkerne) (Caption:5032HO-SOCCER-GERMANY_BAY_SGE_PREVIEW_O_)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598550

Bayern determined to beat Eintracht Frankfurt in empty Munich stadium on Saturday

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Bayern Munich are determined to beat Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday despite playing in an empty stadium, coach Hansi Flick said on Friday (May 22). The Bundesliga became the first major sports league to restart last week after more than two months following an easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Germany, but games are played without fans for health adnd safety reasons. Under the league's health regulations, only 200 people are allowed on and around the pitch and in the stands during the game. Another 100, mainly security staff, are outside the stadium to keep away any fans wanting to celebrate with the team. Bayern, who host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena, are chasing a record-extending eighth consecutive Bundesliga title and are four points ahead of second-placed Borussia Dortmund. They played their first game behind closed doors, beating Union Berlin 2-0. Aware that "a very difficult away game" lies ahead, Eintracht frankfurt coach Adi Huetter said they would have to do better than in the home game against Borussia Moenchengladbach last week, in which they lost 1-3. (Production: Michele Sani and Elena Gyldenkerne) (Caption:5032HO-SOCCER-GERMANY_BAY_SGE_PREVIEW_O_)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598522

Moscow airport quiet amid coronavirus lockdown

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Russia's Vnukovo airport, which received the U.S. shipment of artificial lung ventilators on Thursday (May 21), continues its operation during coonavirus lockdown in the capital, with restaurants closed and lobbies almost empty. The medical center at the airport carries out regular checks for Covid-19, following the lists of checks provided by the airlines. The head of the medical center Eduard Gevorkyan said that express testing will be available next week. Russia on Friday (May 22) reported 150 new fatalities from the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, a record daily rise, taking the country's official nationwide death toll from the virus to 3,249. The country's coronavirus crisis response centre reported 8,894 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections to 326,448. (Production: Lev Sergeev, Anton Derbenev) (Caption:5087WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_RUSSIA_AIRPORT)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598510

Moscow streets busier as Russia records almost 9,000 new coronavirus cases

Date:MAY 22, 2020 Streets of Moscow were busy on Friday (May 22) as restrictions to fight the spread of coronavirus have been lasting for almost two months. As of around 1100 am GMT on Friday, the "self-isolation index" by Russian research engine Yandex was 2.0, one of the lowest since the start of the pandemic in Russia. According to Yandex, a value of 0.0-2.4 indicates a very large number of people outside, 2.5-2.9 indicates a lot of people, 3.0-3.5 suggests an average value, while 3.6-3.9 and 4.0-5.0 indicate that most people are self-isolating and the streets are almost empty, respectively. Russia's 8,894 new novel coronavirus infections took the nationwide total to 326,448. Overall Russia has reported 3,249 coronavirus-related deaths. Moscow on Friday confirmed 2,988 new cases, pushing the total to 158,207. (Production: Alexander Reshetnikov, Dmitry Turlyun) (Caption:5086WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_RUSSIA_MOSCOW)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126598459

Streets of capital quiet as UK prepares quarantine measures for international arrivals

Date:MAY 22, 2020 The streets of the UK capital were quiet on Friday (May 22) as Britain prepared to publish plans for a COVID-19 quarantine for travelers arriving from overseas, a measure that airlines have warned will devastate their industry. The government is expected to announce that all international arrivals, including returning Britons, will be required to self-isolate for 14 days and provide details of where they will be staying to the authorities. The quarantine measures are part of the UK's plan to control the virus while allowing the economy to reopen. A measure of British public debt leapt to close to 100% of the country's economic output in April on Friday, its highest in nearly 60 years, and retail sales slumped by a record 18% as the coronavirus crisis hammered the economy. It was the highest share of GDP by that measure since 1963, the Office for National Statistics said. (Production: Gerry Mey, Natalie Thomas) (Caption:5115WD-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_BRITAIN_STREETS)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126572937

US: Jobless Floridians Protest State’s Handling Of Unemployment Situation

Dozens of frustrated hospitality and service industry workers staged a rally in South Florida on Friday, May 22 to protest the state’s failure to distribute unemployment benefits. The protest started as a caravan from the Overtown Performing Arts Center to near Collins Park in Miami Beach. (Original Title: US: Jobless Floridians Protest State’s Handling Of Unemployment Situation)

日付：2020年5月22日

人物：ロン・デサンティス

RM 126572925

US: “Rent Strike” Car Parade In Oakland, CA 2

On May 22, thousands of people across the U.S. took part in a rent strike, demanding state leaders to cancel rent during the coronavirus crisis. In Oakland, California, dozens of cars marched for a rent strike. (Original Title: US: “Rent Strike” Car Parade In Oakland, CA 2)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126572924

US: “Rent Strike” Car Parade In Oakland, CA

On May 22, thousands of people across the U.S. planned to take part in a rent strike, demanding state leaders to cancel rent during the coronavirus crisis. In Oakland, California, dozens of cars marched for a rent strike. (Original Title: US: “Rent Strike” Car Parade In Oakland, CA)

日付：2020年5月22日

RM 126525215

【映像】スーパーサイクロンの被害　インドとバングラで死者87人

コルカタ、インド、５月22日（AP）― 過去10年で最大級のスーパーサイクロン｢アンファン｣は５月21日、ベンガル湾北部でインドとバングラデシュが国境を接する沿岸部を直撃、これまでに両国合わせて87人が死亡、数百万人が住む家を奪われた。 　アンファンは最大瞬間風速52.7メートルと、カテゴリー3のハリケーン並みの猛烈な暴風を伴い、海水が海岸から約25キロ内陸のインド北東部のコルカタまで押し寄せた。このため、人口1400万人の西ベンガル州の州都は、飛行場を含む市の大部分と周辺地域が冠水。市内の道路は至るところで樹木や電柱が倒れ、電線や電話線が切断された。 　インドでは西ベンガル州で72人、オリッサ州で２人が死亡した。 　隣国バングラデシュでは、高潮で沿岸部の集落が洪水、数百万世帯が一夜明けた22日も停電している。バングラデシュでは、これまでに13人の死亡が確認されている。 　新型コロナウイルスの感染拡大の影響で、両国では避難所が過密状態を避けるため、完全に機能していないことに加え、COVID-19の感染を恐れて住民が避難所に行くことをためらったことも、被災者の数が激増した要因ともいえる。 （日本語翻訳･編集　アフロ）

日付：2020年5月22日