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• US Moves to Pull Chinese Equipment From Its Power Grid VOA 09 May 2020 -- An executive order issued last week proposes to "monitor and replace" any U.S. power grid equipment made by the nation's foreign adversaries.
• Radical Russian Imperial Movement Expanding Global Outreach VOA 09 May 2020 -- The Russian Imperial Movement (RIM), a white supremacist group based in St. Petersburg, is increasingly expanding its outreach beyond Russia through the establishment of transnational networks with like-minded neo-Nazis and white supremacist groups, experts on the group warn.

COVID-19 Pandemic News

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) situation report - 110 WHO 09 May 2020
• WHO urges countries to be ready to quickly identify COVID-19 cases while easing restrictions People's Daily 09 May 2020 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that countries that lift restrictions and open their economies should be ready to quickly identify COVID-19 cases if they resurge.
• US blocks vote on UN bid for global ceasefire over reference to WHO Press TV 09 May 2020 -- The United States has blocked a vote on a United Nation's bid for a global ceasefire during the coronavirus pandemic over reference to the World Health Organization (WHO).
• US Prevents Voting on UNSC Resolution on COVID-19 Pandemic - Diplomatic Source Sputnik 09 May 2020 -- The United States prevented voting on a UN Security Council resolution focusing on the global fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a diplomatic source at the United Nations said on Friday.

United States

• Rush Transcript: Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Cuomo Launches New Initiative to Expand Access to Testing in Low-Income Communities and Communities of Color New York State 09 May 2020
• Trump's coronavirus response has been an 'absolute chaotic disaster' Press TV 09 May 2020 -- Former US President Barack Obama has described Donald Trump's coronavirus response as an "absolute chaotic disaster.
• U.S. Vice President Pence's spokesperson contracts coronavirus People's Daily 09 May 2020 -- U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's spokesperson, Katie Miller, tested positive for the coronavirus, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday.
• U.S. first daughter Ivanka's assistant contracts coronavirus: media People's Daily 09 May 2020 -- U.S. first daughter Ivanka Trump's personal assistant has tested positive for the coronavirus, U.S. media reported Friday.
• NYC kid dies of syndrome possibly linked to COVID-19 People's Daily 09 May 2020 -- A five-year-old boy in New York City (NYC) has died from a rare syndrome potentially associated with COVID-19, raising new concerns about the pandemic's full impact on children.
• 150,000 in US at risk of dying from suicide or overdose due to coronavirus pandemic: Study Press TV 09 May 2020 -- As many as 150,000 Americans could die from alcohol, drug overdose and suicide as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, worsening the growing epidemic of "deaths of despair" in the country, according to a new analysis.
• DHS Document Reveals 11 Coronavirus Cases in US Secret Service, Report Claims Sputnik 09 May 2020 -- Earlier in March, the Secret Service reported that one of its employees had tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was sent directly to quarantine without coming into contact with any other employee, according to the federal law enforcement agency.
• Internal Emails Contradict White House Claims CDC Reopening Guidance is 'Under Review' Sputnik 09 May 2020 -- Though White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany is claiming US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield did not approve the associated documents in the agency's unreleased guidance report on lifting lockdowns, emails observed by the Associated Press prove the contrary.
• State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts California Department of Public Health 09 May 2020

China

• China's Heilongjiang reports no new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 09 May 2020 -- No new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Friday, the provincial health commission said Saturday.
• China's Hubei reports no increase in COVID-19 cases for 35 consecutive days People's Daily 09 May 2020 -- The central Chinese province of Hubei that was hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak had reported no new confirmed cases for 35 consecutive days by Friday, according to local health authorities.
• China's Hubei reports no increase in COVID-19 cases for 35 consecutive days People's Daily 09 May 2020 -- No new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were reported in central China's Hubei Province on Friday, the provincial health commission said Saturday.
• 53 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland People's Daily 09 May 2020 -- A total of 53 patients of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were discharged from hospitals Friday after recovery on the Chinese mainland, the National Health Commission said Saturday.
• Chinese mainland reports 1 new imported COVID-19 case People's Daily 09 May 2020 -- The Chinese mainland reported one new imported case of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Friday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,681, the National Health Commission said Saturday.
• Chinese mainland reports no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 09 May 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Saturday that no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases were reported on the Chinese mainland on Friday.

Europe

• Spain's Coronavirus Daily Death Tolls Falls to 179 SPA 09 May 2020 -- The Spanish Ministry of Health stated that the daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to 179 today, down from 229 on the previous day.
• Germany Reports 1251 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 09 May 2020 -- Germany reported 1251 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number to 168,551 cases.
• UK to Quarantine All Arrivals for Two Weeks in Order to Prevent Second Peak of Coronavirus – Report Sputnik 09 May 2020 -- The new measures were said to come as part of Downing Street's plan to lead the United Kingdom out of the lockdown implemented on 23 March to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Russia

• Russia Reports 10817 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 09 May 2020 -- Russian authorities said today they had recorded 104 new deaths linked to the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 1827.
• COVID-19: New Cases In Russia Top 10,000 For Seventh Straight Day RFE/RL 09 May 2020 -- The global death toll from the coronavirus is more than 276,000 with almost 4 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.

India

• Central teams being sent to States to support in COVID-19 Management India PIB 09 May 2020 -- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to deploy Central teams to 10 states that have witnessed/are witnessing high case load and high spurt of cases. The teams will assist the State Health departments of respective states to facilitate management of COVID-19 outbreak.
• Dr. Harsh Vardhan engages with North Eastern States to review preparedness and containment measures taken for COVID-19 management India PIB 09 May 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare held a high level meeting today with Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim to review the status of COVID-19 in the north-eastern States along with the measures being taken for its containment and management, in the presence of Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS (HFW), here today.

Iran

• Iran Still Hiding COVID Death Figures In Hotspots, 320 Arrested For 'Spreading Rumors' Radio Farda 09 May 2020 -- Iran's health officials say the coronavirus situation in the capital Tehran and Khuzestan Province is still alarming despite fewer deaths from COVID-19, while the police continue suppression of online activities that question official figures.
• Iran exports COVID-19 test kits abroad: FM Global Times 09 May 2020 -- The Iranian foreign minister said Iran has sent COVID-19 test kits to several countries, state TV reported on Saturday.
• Official: 48 more Iranians die from COVID-19 IRNA 09 May 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office said on Saturday that 48 people lost their lives to COVID-19 making the total death toll of Iran to the virus 6,589 people.
• Iran sent 40,000 test kits to several countries, appreciates Indian Parsis help: Zarif Press TV 09 May 2020 -- The Iranian foreign minister has stressed the importance of international cooperation on the response to the coronavirus pandemic, thanking Indian Parsis for sending aid to Iran, and saying that Tehran has sent 40,000 COVID-19 test kits to several countries.

Saudi Arabia

• 80th Novel Covid-19 Follow up Committee Meeting Held, Developments Locally, Worldwide Reviewed SPA 09 May 2020 -- Minister of Health Dr. Taufiq bin Fozan Al-Rabia'h presided over the 80th meeting of Covid-19 pandemic's follow up committee held here today.
• Interior Ministry: Lifting Precautionary Measures in Number of Madinah's Districts Starting from Today SPA 09 May 2020 -- An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that, in light of the health authorities' recommendations, it was decided to lift the precautionary measures previously announced on 27/03/2020 in the districts of (Al-Shuraibat, Bani Dhafar, Qurban, Al-Jumuah, part of Al-Iskan and Bani Khadrah) in Madinah, as of today, Saturday 9 May 2020 and allowing their residents to move freely, to meet their needs, from 09:00 am until 05:00 pm, with the continuation of the work of the excluded activities and the implementation of health precautionary measures, which have been previously announced.

Taiwan

• Taiwan reports no new COVID-19 cases for 2 consecutive days CNA 09 May 2020 -- Taiwan confirmed no new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus for the second consecutive day on Saturday, keeping the total at 440 since the pandemic began late last year, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
• Hostess clubs, ballrooms to remain shut amid COVID-19: city officials CNA 09 May 2020 -- The six special municipalities in Taiwan on Saturday decided not to allow hostess clubs and ballrooms to reopen, although the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has lifted the order conditionally as Taiwan's COVID-19 coronavirus cases continue to slow.

Other Countries

• Cuban president grateful for Chinese donation of medical supplies amid COVID-19 Global Times 09 May 2020 -- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has expressed gratitude for the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee's donation of medical supplies amid the Caribbean nation's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Seven killed in Afghanistan's Ghor as protest over food aid distribution turns violent Press TV 09 May 2020 -- Seven people have lost their lives when protesters, angry over alleged unfair distribution of food aid, clashed with police in Afghanistan's western province of Ghor, a report says.
• Indonesia Reports 533 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 09 May 2020 -- The Ministry of Health in Indonesia reported today 533 new coronavirus infections, the biggest daily increase, bringing the total number to 13,645 cases.
• Malaysia Reports 54 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 09 May 2020 -- Malaysian health authorities today reported 54 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number to 6589 cases.
• Singapore Reports 753 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 09 May 2020 -- The Ministry of Health in Singapore said today it registered 753 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total to 22,460 cases.
• No Hope for 2020: Turkey's Bar, Cafe, Restaurant Owners Pessimistic About Situation Amid Pandemic Sputnik 09 May 2020 -- The owners of several bars, cafes, and restaurants in major Turkish cities – Istanbul, Izmir, and Edirne – told Sputnik about the conditions under which they have existed for more than a month and a half since the severe restriction measures were imposed in Turkey due to the coronavirus.
• To Halt COVID Spread, Senegal Launches Bread Delivery During Ramadan VOA 09 May 2020 -- During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Muslims in Senegal usually rush to the bakeries in the afternoon to buy bread for breaking the daily fast. That habit risked spreading the coronavirus. To reduce the risk, the government has banned the sale of bread at shops and launched a delivery program.
• UN: Syria Armed Groups Use Global Focus on COVID to Escalate Fighting VOA 09 May 2020 -- The U.N.'s top human rights official is warning that armed groups in Syria are using the global focus on COVID-19 to regroup and escalate fighting in the country.