The RKI reports a new high with 1129 corona deaths within one day. More and more representatives from politics and science are expecting the corona restrictions to continue beyond January 10th. In Germany, for the first time, more than 1000 deaths have been reported within one day in connection with an infection with the corona … Read more
With more than 53,000 cases, the British authorities have reported more new corona infections in one day than ever before. The health system is coming under increasing pressure – with consequences for patients and nursing staff. The worsening corona situation is pushing the British health system to its limits. Ambulances jammed in front of some … Read more
During the corona pandemic, there were significantly more cases of discrimination in Germany. According to the anti-discrimination agency, many people with an Asian appearance were affected. According to the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, the corona pandemic has led to a significant increase in cases of discrimination. The pandemic had “acted like a fire accelerator to discriminate … Read more
South Africa now has more than a million corona cases. The infections are increasing rapidly, probably driven by the new virus variant discovered there. On-site researchers are investigating how dangerous it is. Katharina Fuß, ARD Studio Johannesburg The CDC, the African disease protection authority, provides regular information on the latest corona developments on the continent. … Read more
For days, US President Trump refused to sign the new Corona aid package. Now he has given up his blockade attitude – just in time to avert a shutdown of the federal authorities. After days of hesitation, US President Donald Trump signed a corona aid package decided by Congress with a bipartisan majority. A Trump … Read more
After the agreement between the EU and Great Britain, the allegations of the British fishermen do not want to fall silent. They received only a fraction of the fishing rights that Prime Minister Johnson promised them. British fishermen feel betrayed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal. “Boris Johnson promised us the rights to all … Read more
Theaters, opera houses and cinemas are also closed in New York because of the pandemic. Artists had to leave the city because they couldn’t pay their rent. Some embarked on new paths. By Antje Passenheim, ARD-Studio New York “When I walk through the theater district, it’s so strange. Like a ghost town,” says Broadway artist … Read more
Health Minister Spahn also speaks out against people vaccinated against the coronavirus receiving benefits. The physician Montgomery can imagine this in the long term – and drew a comparison with the measles vaccination. Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn rejects special rights for vaccinated people. “Many wait in solidarity so that some can be vaccinated … Read more
During the corona lockdown, she reported critically in short online videos from Wuhan – that’s why a Chinese blogger is now on trial. The 37-year-old faces several years in prison. By Steffen Wurzel, ARD-Studio Shanghai At the beginning of the year, 37-year-old Zhang Zhan did what reporters, bloggers, journalists all over the world do: she … Read more
The entertainment industry is one of the big losers from the Corona crisis. The pandemic has also turned many things upside down in Hollywood. A balance sheet for the film year 2020. By Katharina Wilhelm, ARD Studio Los Angeles Working in a film may have sounded adventurous, glamorous so far – but essential? “We are … Read more