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COVID-19 Updates (11/4)


At the time of writing, 1,727,038 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed in 210 countries and territories. The US, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France continue to be the worst affected countries by this pandemic.

The worldwide death toll of this pandemic has now reached 104,923.

The US now has 506,008 confirmed cases of the virus with most cases in the state of New York.

The United Kingdom's coronavirus death toll rises by 917. It has confirmed 78,991 cases of the virus so far.

India reported its biggest single-day jump in cases, with 1,035 new cases.

Japan also had its biggest single-day leap in cases, with 658 new cases and six more deaths.

The number of coronavirus deaths in Brazil has almost tripled in a week. The country now has 19,789 cases.

Ecuador reported a significant jump of 2,196 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 7,161, residents said health services are mishandling victims' bodies.

German President Steinmeier to give a rare address as death toll jumps by 171.

The Spanish government will distribute roughly 10 million masks to workers returning to their jobs beginning this week when restrictions will be relaxed.

Austria gradually lifts lockdown after Easter, but quarantine in prominent ski resorts has been extended.

South Korea will use electronic bracelets to monitor people who violated quarantine orders.

The Philippines bans medical staff from working abroad.

Harvard president Lawrence Bacow participating in antibody study after recovering from coronavirus.

New York City public schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year.

Japan prime minister calls on citizens to avoid nightlife entertainment spots.

Uruguay evacuates Australian and New Zealand passengers aboard Greg Mortimer ship.

The US Consulate in Guangzhou is warning African Americans of discrimination.

Africans in China say they have been evicted from their homes as virus fears spark xenophobia.

Two more crew members on US Navy hospital ship test positive.

Burning Man, a famous annual event held in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, has been canceled.

Source: CNN, Worldometer, John Hopkins University

News on April 11 at a Glance
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19431
#Apr11 At A Glance

#HongKongNews
In Taipo, Man Falls From Building at Midnight, Police: No Suspicion
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19413

Police Stop Investigating the Fujian Triad and Arrest No One After RTHK Reporter Was Attacked
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19415

Police Video-Tape and Demand Female Passenger to Take Dress Off, Victim was Asked to Pay 50-100 thousands for “Pixelation Fee”
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19416

Detainee Suffers From Depression and Police Verbal and Physical Abuse
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19417

#China
Swedish Former Representative to European Parliament: China Should Apologize to the World for Coronavirus
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19425

#Politics
Pro-Beijing lawmaker Regina Ip Demands Political Retribution to Medical Staff Who Went on Strike to Urge the Authorities to Implement Better Anti-epidemic Measures
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19420

#ProtestersStory
Yuen Long Lennon Wall
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19414

#International
Work from home during the Pandemic in South Korea
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19424

Malaysian singer Namewee tells us why the name "Wuhan virus" should be used
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19421

Renaming German cockroaches as it may be discrimination?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19422

#OpinionArticle
Chip Tsao: Darwinism in the Pandemic
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19423

#Environment
The Himalayas are visible in India for the first time in 30 years as pollution levels drop during lockdown
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19426

#DailyUpdates
COVID-19 Updates
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19430
#ProtestinChina #Wuhan
Wuhan Tenants Protest Against Property Owners' Refusal to Reduce Rent for the Lockdown Period

The video captures hundreds of Wuhan tenants protesting and displaying signs. It was said that property owners refused to reduce the rent for the lockdown period.

Watch the video here

Source: Radio Free Asia #Apr11
#CivilDisobedience #Rent

Civil Disobedience in China?:
Online Videos Show Citizens Setting Up Roadblocks in Guangzhou

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19432
#CoronavirusPandemic #MedicalSupply
Thermometer Only Gives Reading Below 37°C, Thai Police Arrest Chinese Smugglers of Fake Thermometer and COVID19 Test Kits

A man in Thailand discovered that the thermometer he recently bought always gives a reading below 37 degrees celsius.

2 Chinese men have been arrested in Bangkok for smuggling fake Covid-19 test kits into Thailand. 45,000 fake Covid-19 test kits, 350,000 medical masks, and 1,200 infrared thermometers were seized. The evidence was valued at 33,750,000 baht.

According to the Thai FDA, all products claiming to be Covid-19 test kits online at the moment are fake.

Source: Stand News; Thaiger #Apr11 #Thailand
#PoliceState #Bullying
Prohibition on Group Gathering Bans Only Takeaway-buying Crowds but Allows Social Gambling

Source: PPPN News #Apr11

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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19489
#PoliceState #Bullying
Prohibition on Group Gathering Bans Only Takeaway-buying Crowds but Allows Social Gambling

In the morning of April 5, a large group of government supporters were reported to have gathered at the Lei Muk Shue Estate Lennon Wall and committed property damage by spraying ink stored in a large pesticide container onto the walls and the ground.

A female passerby had attempted to dissuade the damage, citing effects on public hygiene, but was persued and harassed by the armed crowd. The pro-government supporters sprayed ink at the victim, causing injuries. The situation could have been worse without the intervention of a male passerby.

During the second wave of the coronavirus outbreak, the government has announced a ban on group gatherings; however, many questioned the effectiveness of the policy and the fairness of its enforcement.

For instance, elderly people could still be seen gambling in public housing estates in Tsuen Wan, which reportedly operated by a clique-like group. While members could be seen scouting for police in said gambling groups and using vile language to deter police officers enforcing the ban, the police ignores these groups, with the gambling situation continuing as normal.

On the contrary, queueing crowds looking to buy takeaways were dispersed outside restaurants by police officers enforcing the ban.

Source: PPPN #Apr11
#Photography
Hong Kong Protests Photos Receive Awards in Taiwan Press Photo Competition

Taiwan Press Photo 2020 has announced that The Reporter has won first place in the Breaking News category and third place and honor prize in the Graphic Feature Article category.

The award winning photos include 2 images taken at Hong Kong protest scenes.

Source: Facebook@The Reporter #Apr11
#Japan #WuhanPneumonia
Tokyo under the "State of emergency" and the menace of coronavirus pandemic

Source: Jimmy Ming Shum's Facebook #Apr11
#NDI #Report #Apr11
Report by National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI): The Promise of Democratization in Hong Kong: Discontent and Rule of Law Challenges

Read:
https://www.ndi.org/sites/default/files/Final_04.11.20_The%20Promise%20of%20Democratization%20in%20Hong%20Kong.pdf
#Sanction #US
Barrister agrees to disclose identity of sanctioned officials, condemning Hong Kong government as "hypocrite"


Barrister Craig Choy replied to Apple Daily stating that it is necessary to disclose the personal data of the sanctioned persons to prevent the company from transacting with them, and to avoid misidentification and erroneously impose sanctions on ordinary citizens. ID card and passport numbers are able to comprehensively identify the sanctioned person.

Choi pointed out that Hong Kong government, like the United States, has disclosed the information of sanctioned persons, denouncing the hypocrisy and double standards of the Hong Kong government and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, stating that the authorities should also criticize the United Nations for violation of human rights and "data ethics" as well to unite their stance for such ethics.

Source: Apple Daily #Apr11
#FailedState