Key words : Texas triple
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200626_10/
The southern US state of Texas says it will pause any further reopening of its economy in response to the recent increase in coronavirus cases. The US has seen a sharp rise in the number of infections, mainly in southern and western states.
In Houston, Texas, the number of hospitalizations has almost tripled since May 31. Local media report that a medical center in the city has reached 100 percent of its ICU capacity. A children's hospital has opened up its beds to admit adult patients.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday announced the temporary pause of the reopening, and urged residents to do their part to slow the spread of the virus by wearing a mask and washing their hands regularly.
Data compiled by researchers at Johns Hopkins University show that the daily tally of new cases in the US continues to surpass 30,000. That's about the same level as in April.
On Wednesday, 7,149 new cases were reported in the western state of California, 5,551 in Texas, and 5,508 in Florida.
Many of the states that have seen a spike in cases were among the first to resume economic activities. Some experts are calling for reopening plans to be reviewed amid growing concerns that infections may rise across the country.
Key words : US business owner Catherine Kobayashi
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Key words : France and Germany
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200626_06/
France and Germany have expressed their continued support for the World Health Organization to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic.
French health minister Olivier Veran and his German counterpart Jens Spahn met WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva on Thursday.
After the meeting, the three held a joint news conference, announcing that France and Germany will provide medical face masks and ventilators to help the WHO address the pandemic.
Spahn said Germany will provide additional funding to the WHO, bringing its total support to more than 500 million euros, or over 560 million dollars. That will be the country's biggest ever annual contribution to the global body.
Veran underscored the importance of the WHO, saying he truly believes the world needs a multilateral organization more than ever.
Spahn said "Germany remains a strong supporter and critical friend of the WHO."
The WHO is facing concerns about its funding.
US President Donald Trump last month threatened to sever ties with the WHO and said Washington's funding for the body would be redirected to other organizations.
The US is the biggest donor to the world body, which Trump has accused of being "China-centric."
Key words : UN secretary warned
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Key words : one month has passed
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200626_09/
One month has passed since the death of George Floyd in US police custody. The anti-racism movement sparked by the case continues to grow, involving people across generations and races.
Floyd died in Minneapolis on May 25 after a police officer pinned him to the ground with a knee on his neck.
Anti-racism protests have been staged in more than 2,000 cities across all 50 US states.
Some protests initially turned violent with looting and vandalism. Curfews were imposed in more than 20 cities. But recent demonstrations have been peaceful.
The protests have involved not only black Americans, but also people from many ethnic backgrounds, including whites and Hispanics.
In a poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 60 percent of white Americans answered racism is a serious problem in the United States.
Thirty-nine percent of white Americans also said police violence against the public is a very serious problem. That's about double the figure of 2015 at 19 percent.
A survey by Pew Research Center shows people aged between 18 and 29 account for 41 percent of those who have attended a protest.
But the results released on Wednesday reveal 21 percent of participants are aged 50 or older.
Demonstrations have been held each time a similar incident occurred in the past. Now more than ever before calls are mounting to eliminate racial inequality that is embedded in society.
Key words : south moon action
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200626_01/
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has called on the North to work toward formally ending the Korean War. But he made no reference to Pyongyang's recent moves.
He delivered the speech on Thursday at a ceremony held at an air base outside of Seoul to mark the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict.
Moon noted that the fighting ended with an armistice agreement, not a peace treaty. He expressed hope that North Korea will launch a bold endeavor to end what he described as the most sorrowful war in world history.
The president also stressed that South Korea's economy and military are strong. But he did not mention Pyongyang's recent maneuvers apparently intended to gauge how Seoul will respond.
The North's moves include the demolition of an inter-Korean liaison office in the border city of Kaesong last week. Pyongyang also announced on Wednesday that it had decided to suspend what it called military action plans against the South.
South Korea's Yonhap News Agency says the Moon administration is underscoring its unwavering policy of seeking peace and prosperity through inter-Korean exchange and cooperation. Yonhap says it is part of Seoul's efforts to bring Pyongyang to dialogue.
Meanwhile, 147 sets of remains were returned to South Korea from the United States during the commemoration ceremony. DNA tests had shown that the remains are those of South Korean soldiers killed during the war.
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