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• Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) situation report - 104 WHO 03 May 2020
• Coronavirus update: Global cases pass 3.4mn, curve flattening in some countries Press TV 03 May 2020 -- Worldwide, over 3,421,834 people have now been infected with the new coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease COVID-19.
• COVID-19 pandemic exposes global 'frailties and inequalities': UN deputy chief UN News 03 May 2020 -- The COVID-19 pandemic which has swept across the developed and developing world is "exposing the frailties and inequalities of our societies," according to the UN Deputy Secretary-General.

United States

• Rush Transcript: Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Cuomo Announces Joint Multi-State Agreement to Develop Regional Supply Chain New York State 03 May 2020
• COVID-19 deaths in U.S. top 65,000-- Johns Hopkins University People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States topped 65,000 on Saturday morning, reaching 65,244 as of 12:00 a.m. (1600 GMT), according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
• White supremacists using coronavirus crisis as rallying call for new recruits: Report Press TV 03 May 2020 -- America's extremists and white supremacists are exploiting the coronavirus crisis to ramp up their recruitment efforts both online and on the streets of state capitals, encouraging followers to conduct various acts of violence, according to a new report.
• Coronavirus taking heavy toll on US prison population Press TV 03 May 2020 -- The prison population in the United States, the largest in the world, is being badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic even as officials are saying the disease has plateaued.
• Congress Refuses Rapid Coronavirus Testing Offer From Trump Administration Sputnik 03 May 2020 -- US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have rejected an offer of the Trump administration to carry out rapid COVID-19 testing in Congress.
• White House Coronavirus Leader: Too Many Ignoring Safe-distancing Warnings VOA 03 May 2020 -- White House coronavirus task force coordinator Deborah Birx said Sunday she is concerned that vast numbers of Americans are failing to heed continued warnings to keep a safe distance from other people to prevent the spread of the pandemic.
• State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts California Department of Public Health 03 May 2020

China

• Washington bashes Beijing again with Wuhan lab claims Press TV 03 May 2020 -- The US administration has once again pointed the finger of blame at China over the new coronavirus outbreak, claiming that the flu-like pathogen originated in a medical laboratory in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
• Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Martha Raddatz of ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos US Dept. of State 03 May 2020
• Pompeo: 'Enormous Evidence' Coronavirus Originated in Chinese Lab VOA 03 May 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday there is "enormous evidence" that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China, not a nearby market, but declined to say whether the U.S. believes the virus was intentionally released.
• Pompeo Claims There is 'Significant Amount of Evidence' Coronavirus Came from Wuhan Lab Sputnik 03 May 2020 -- Earlier, the US national intelligence director's office said that they agreed with "the wide scientific consensus that the COVID-19 virus was not manmade or genetically modified".
• Washington fans anti-China rhetoric to shift responsibility for COVID-19 crisis People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- With COVID-19 cases and deaths mounting daily, the U.S. government has intensified attempts to fan the flames of anti-China rhetoric to divert attention from its direct responsibility for the crisis.
• U.S. practice to claim compensation for COVID-19 outbreak a shame for human civilization People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- Some U.S. politicians are making the COVID-19 pandemic a political show, from repeatedly politicizing the disease and stigmatizing other countries, to the lousy cliché of claiming compensation.
• Nation must stay vigilant against virus People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- Hubei province is lowering its level of response to the novel coronavirus outbreak from the highest level on Saturday, but while this measure is taken by China's hardest-hit area, authorities across the nation were urged to remain vigilant against the disease after loopholes were found in epidemic prevention and control in Heilongjiang province.
• China's Hubei reports no increase in COVID-19 cases for 29 consecutive days People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- No new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were reported in central China's Hubei Province Saturday, the provincial health commission said Sunday.
• 28 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- A total of 28 patients of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were discharged from hospitals Saturday on the Chinese mainland, according to the National Health Commission Sunday.
• Hong Kong reports no new COVID-19 cases, 1,039 in total People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) reported no new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, with the total number remaining at 1,039.
• Chinese mainland reports 2 new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Sunday that it received reports of two new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Saturday, including an imported case in Shanghai and an indigenous case in Shanxi Province.
• Chinese mainland reports 1 new confirmed COVID-19 case People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- The Chinese health authority said Saturday that it received reports of one new confirmed COVID-19 case on the Chinese mainland Friday, which was an imported case, marking the lowest increase since Jan. 16.

Europe

• UK Gov't Considers Introducing 14-Day Quarantine for Flight Arrivals, Transport Secretary Says Sputnik 03 May 2020 -- While the United Kingdom has introduced social-distancing measures through the enforcing of lockdown regulations to combat the spread of Covid-19, thousands still fly into the country, even from the world's worst affected areas.
• COVID-19 deaths in Netherlands top 5,000, total infections at 40,571 Global Times 03 May 2020 -- The death toll from the novel coronavirus in The Netherlands exceeded 5,000, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) announced on Sunday.
• Plane carrying 56 tons of sanitary material from China arrives in Madrid Global Times 03 May 2020 -- A Boeing 777 plane carrying 56 tons of sanitary material from China for Community of Madrid, one of the 17 autonomous communities of Spain, landed at Madrid-Barajas Airport late on Saturday night, the regional government has informed.
• Europe Coronavirus Updates: UK COVID-19 deaths top 28,000, France extends state of health emergency Global Times 03 May 2020 -- The following are the latest developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in European countries.
• Merkel calls for global cooperation in coronavirus vaccine development People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday called for global cooperation in developing a vaccine against coronavirus, stressing the goal of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the fight against the pandemic.
• UK COVID-19 deaths top 28,000 as government pledges support for "most vulnerable" People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- Another 621 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in the country to 28,131, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said Saturday.
• Spain reports lowest daily coronavirus death toll in nearly 7 weeks SPA 03 May 2020 -- Spain's death toll from the new coronavirus rose by 164 to 25,264 on Sunday, health ministry data showed, marking the lowest one-day increase since March 18, Reuters reported.
• Dutch coronavirus cases rise 335 to 40,571 with 69 new deaths SPA 03 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the Netherlands has increased by 335 to 40,471, Dutch health authorities said on Sunday, according to Reuters. The National Institute for Public Health reported 69 new deaths, taking total COVID-19 fatalities to 5,056.
• Russian Military Helps Disinfect Another 20 Facilities in 3 Serbian Cities - Ministry Sputnik 03 May 2020 -- Russian biological and chemical protection military experts have disinfected, together with their Serbian colleagues, 20 facilities in three Serbian cities over the past 24 hours as part of their joint COVID-19 response, the Russian Defen?e Ministry said Sunday.
• European Leaders Unite Against COVID-19 VOA 03 May 2020 -- European leaders are establishing an international medical organization to mount a united battle against the coronavirus.

Russia

• Coronavirus cases in Russia rise by record daily amount SPA 03 May 2020 -- Russia on Sunday recorded its highest daily rise in confirmed coronavirus cases with 10,633 new cases, bringing the total to 134,687, with more than half of cases and deaths in Moscow, Reuters reported.

India

• Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 03 May 2020
• Central teams being deployed to districts with highest number of COVID19 cases India PIB 03 May 2020 -- As many as twenty (20) Central Public Health Teams from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have been formed and are being sent to the 20 districts that are reporting the maximum number of COVID-19 cases in the country.
• Indian Air Force Planes, Military Bands Pay Tribute to COVID Workers VOA 03 May 2020 -- Air force planes flew over major Indian cities and helicopters showered flower petals on hospitals as a tribute to healthcare workers on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic even as India witnessed its highest single-day jump in infections and shut down for another two weeks.

Iran

• Why Iranian Officials Hide COVID-19 Facts, Figures From The Public? Radio Farda 03 May 2020 -- Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Islamic Republic of Iran's approach to news dissemination about the epidemic has been one of chaotic management, secrecy and lies.
• Iran to reopen mosques in low-risk towns amid slower growth of COVID-19 infections, deaths Global Times 03 May 2020 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that the mosques will reopen in 132 towns designated as low-risk areas on Monday, as the COVID-19 infection cases and the death toll have taken on a downward trend over the past weeks, Press TV reported.
• Official: COVID19 kills 47 more in Iran over past 24 hours IRNA 03 May 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that some 47 more Iranians died of coronavirus over the past 24 hours and that 78,422 people out of a total of 97,424 infected with the coronavirus have survived and recovered while unfortunately total number of deaths reached 6,203.
• President Rouhani: Mosques to open in 132 low-danger cities IRNA 03 May 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani said in the meeting of the National Task Force Committee for Fighting Coronavirus on Sunday that mosques will open in 132 low-danger white zones and will hold Friday Prayers from this week.
• Rouhani outlines safety protocols from social distancing to smart reopening IRNA 03 May 2020 -- President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday outlined safety protocols to replace Social Distancing with Smart Reopening moving from lockdown.
• Iran to reopen mosques in 132 "White" cities : President Rouhani ISNA 03 May 2020 -- Iran's president said, "According to reports, 83% of the country's people have observed health protocols well, which shows the people's cooperation with officials, and we are seeing a decrease in visits to hospitals and medical centres, which is due to the good performance of medical staff."
• Iran to reopen mosques in low-risk areas from Monday Press TV 03 May 2020 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says mosques will reopen in 132 regions designated as white under a color-coded system after being consistently free of the new coronavirus.
• Iran Guards Announce Cancellation Of Qods Day March Amid Pandemic Radio Farda 03 May 2020 -- The Islamic revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has cancelled the annual Qods (Quds) day marches and gathering because of the coronavirus pandemic raging in Iran.

Japan

• Coronavirus deaths in Japan surpass 500 SPA 03 May 2020 -- Japan's total death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed 500, local media said on Sunday, as the government revealed that it is preparing a plan for the country to eventually get back to some degree of normal, dpa reported.

Saudi Arabia

• Dr. Al-Abdulaali: 1552 COVID-19 Cases Detected SPA 03 May 2020 -- Assistant Minister of Health Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali who is also Spokesperson of the Health Ministry said that 1552 new COVID-19 cases were reported today in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• COVID-19 Committee Holds 74th Meeting SPA 03 May 2020 -- Under the chairmanship of Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the COVID-19 Follow-up Committee held its 74th meeting today, in the presence of the members of the Committee representing a number of the relevant governmental entities.
• Official Source at Ministry of Interior: Lifting Additional Precautionary Measures in Al-Atheer District in Dammam, Starting from Sunday SPA 03 May 2020 -- An official source at the Ministry of Interior has stated that in light of the recommendations of health authorities, the following was decided:
• Saudi Arabia mulling tight measures to curb coronavirus impact on economy Press TV 03 May 2020 -- Saudi Arabia is planning to adopt what it calls 'strict' measures in an effort to prevent the coronavirus pandemic from further affecting its oil-driven economy that has already been battered by historically low crude prices.
• Finance Minister: The Kingdom Has Taken Firm and Quick Measures to Maintain Human Safety SPA 03 May 2020 -- The Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Economy and Planning, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has faced this crisis from a position of strength. The Kingdom has taken several steps during the past several years, based on Saudi Vision 2030 and on the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to diversify the economy, a journey that began four years ago, and has many years left to go. The Kingdom have also taken steps in relation to public finance controls and controlling the budget deficit. And we witnessed great positive results at the end of 2019.

Taiwan

• Taiwan reports no new COVID-19 cases Sunday; total remains 432 CNA 03 May 2020 -- Taiwan reported no new COVID-19 infections on Sunday, with the total number of confirmed cases remaining at 432, after three new cases the previous day ended six consecutive days of zero new infections in the country, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
• Four more test positive in Navy Panshi cluster CNA 03 May 2020 -- Four military personnel from a COVID-19 infection cluster on board the Navy's Panshi Fast Combat Support Ship tested positive on Sunday, as a result of which the ship's crew will remain in quarantine, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
• Over 700 naval personnel complete COVID-19 quarantine CNA 03 May 2020 -- Over 700 navy personnel quarantined because of a cluster COVID-19 coronavirus infection on board a naval ship, could be released Monday morning pending final test results, according to Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
• Taiwan military vessels to be equipped with COVID-19 tests CNA 03 May 2020 -- Taiwan's military vessels will soon be equipped with quick Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests, a method for rapidly diagnosing COVID-19, to prevent cluster spreading of the coronavirus, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Sunday.
• New Taipei to re-open public venues CNA 03 May 2020 -- New Taipei City will start to gradually re-open shuttered public venues from Monday after a 45-day shutdown to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus disease, Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) announced Sunday.

Malaysia

• Chinese expert team wraps up Malaysia visit, pledges more cooperation in fighting COVID-19 People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- A medical consultant expert team sent by the Chinese government wrapped up their two-week working visit to Malaysia on Sunday, during which they shared Chinese experiences in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in a gesture of solidarity and friendship between the two countries.
• Malaysia reports 122 new coronavirus cases, two new deaths SPA 03 May 2020 -- Malaysia reported 122 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, taking the cumulative total to 6,298 infections, according to Reuters .
• Malaysia Rounds up Hundreds of Undocumented Migrants amid Coronavirus Fears VOA 03 May 2020 -- Malaysian authorities Friday rounded up hundreds of undocumented migrants, including children and refugees, in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, in what the police are calling an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Other Countries

• China steps up support for Djibouti, Cote d'Ivoire to fight COVID-19: official Global Times 03 May 2020 -- China is stepping up support for Djibouti and Cote d'Ivoire to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by sending medical experts, supplies and Chinese traditional medicines, in a move that will further boost China-Africa relations, Chinese officials and experts said on Sunday.
• Chinese-donated medical supplies arrive in Cuba after delay due to US sanctions Global Times 03 May 2020 -- Medical supplies to fight COVID-19 donated by Chinese alumni who once studied in Cuba have arrived in the country with love and gratitude, after breaking through transportation restrictions amid US sanctions against the island nation, Chinese donors said on Sunday.
• Chinese medical experts complete mission in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- Chinese medical experts returned to China Saturday after completing their mission to help fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
• Peruvian president grateful for China's support in COVID-19 fight People's Daily 03 May 2020 -- Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra welcomed on Saturday the commitment and support expressed by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the continued fight against the spread of the coronavirus in Peru.
• Thailand reports 3 new COVID-19 cases, no death Global Times 03 May 2020 -- Thailand on Sunday reported three new COVID-19 cases and no death.
• COVID-19: Russia Again Reports New Record In Cases; Belarus To Go Ahead With Victory Day Parade RFE/RL 03 May 2020 -- The global death toll from the coronavirus is more than 244,000 with 3.4 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.
• Kuwait announces 364 new COVID-19 cases SPA 03 May 2020 -- Kuwait on Sunday reported 364 new coronavirus, COVID-19, infections in the last 24 hours, bringing the total of infections to 4,983.
• Philippines coronavirus cases surpass 9,000, death toll rises SPA 03 May 2020 -- The number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines climbed to 9,223 after the Health Ministry reported 295 new infections on Sunday.
• Singapore reports 657 new coronavirus cases SPA 03 May 2020 -- Singapore's health ministry on Sunday confirmed 657 new coronavirus infections, taking the city-state's total to 18,205.
• Indonesia reports 349 new coronavirus cases, 14 new deaths SPA 03 May 2020 -- Indonesia reported 349 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of infections in the Southeast Asian country to 11,192, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said on Sunday. Yurianto said 14 new coronavirus-related deaths were confirmed, bringing the total to 845, according to Reuters.
• Vietnam reports first new coronavirus infection in 9 days, taking its tally to 271 SPA 03 May 2020 -- Vietnam reported its first new coronavirus infection in nine days on Sunday, a British oil expert who was quarantined on arrival, the health ministry said, according to Reuters.
• Morocco Reports 151 New Cases of COVID-19, One Death SPA 03 May 2020 -- Morocco reported today 151 new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and one death. This brings the total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 4,880, and the death toll to 174, according to Morocco Press Agency (MAP).
• Oman Reports 85 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 03 May 2020 -- The Omani Ministry of Health reported 85 new coronavirus cases during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Sultanate of Oman to 2568.
• Lukashenko Says Belarus Cannot Cancel Victory Day Parade on May 9 Despite Pandemic Sputnik 03 May 2020 -- Belarus "cannot" call off the WWII Victory Day parade on 9 May, despite the coronavirus pandemic, because thousands of people are looking forward to the event, including veterans, President Alexander Lukashenko said on Sunday.