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As COVID emergency measures start, Indonesians ‘crying for help’

Indonesia has rolled out more restrictions in its capital Jakarta, the main island of Java and the tourist hub of Bali. Mosques, restaurants and shopping malls have been closed after a record number of new daily infections and deaths. The healthcare system is on the brink of collapse. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Indonesia #COVID19

India’s COVID cases rise by record 414,188; deaths swell by 3,915

India has recorded more than 400,000 new coronavirus infections in a day, again. Hospitals in its richest cities are turning patients away because of a lack of beds, but the situation is even worse in rural areas. Al Jazeera’s Elizabeth Puranam reports from New Delhi, India. Al Jazeera’s Elizabeth Puranam reports from New Delhi, India. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com #AlJazeeraEnglish #India #COVID19

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan conflict leaves disastrous trails

Kyrgyzstan’s president is promising compensation for families whose homes were destroyed in fighting along its disputed border with Tajikistan. More than 50 people were killed and 60,000 forced to leave. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford went to Ak—Sai in southern Kyrgyzstan to see what’s left behind. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Kyrgyzstan #Tajikistan

Families mourn as Brazil hits 400,000 COVID deaths

Brazil has seen a record number of coronavirus deaths for the second straight month as it struggles with a devastating second wave. April was the worst month of the pandemic, with more than 82,000 deaths. Activists say the government must do more to stop the spread. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Brazil #COVID19

WHO says rush to hospitals worsens India COVID crisis

The World Health Organization says three new COVID-19 variants that are present in India may have contributed to its latest surge. It also says large public gatherings may be to blame for the crisis. A devastating second wave is overwhelming India’s hospitals and crematoriums, with more than 300,000 cases reported for the sixth consecutive day. Al Jazeera’s Elizabeth Puranam reports from New Delhi. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #India

Brazil: Concerns rise as more young people die of COVID-19

More than 3,600 people died from COVID-19 in Brazil on Friday – a new daily record. And as the toll surpasses 300,000 deaths, there is alarm over the growing number of young people becoming seriously ill and dying from the virus. State and local authorities are being forced to take action. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Brazil #COVID19