Archive List for covid19

Iran startups: Businesses flourishing despite US sanctions

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Startup companies are flourishing in Iran, despite four years of US sanctions. And rather than hinder them, some business owners are finding the pandemic has helped. Al Jazeera’s @Ali Hashem reports from Tehran, Iran. – 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 #Iran #Business

Millions of Indonesians head home for first time since pandemic

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For the first time since the pandemic began, millions of Indonesians are travelling to their home towns for Eid al-Fitr celebrations. With restrictions now easing, it is estimated around 85 million people will make the journey this year. 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 #Eid

Lebanon fuel crisis takes an increasing toll on livelihoods

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A fuel crisis in Lebanon has worsened in the past few weeks with supplies dwindling and the Lebanese pound having lost most of its value. Severe shortages and high petrol prices have increased transport costs, impacting people’s earnings and making even getting to work more difficult. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports from Beirut, Lebanone. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Lebanon fuel shortage paralyses basic services

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Lebanon faces a severe fuel shortage that is paralysing life and endangering patients lives as hospitals struggle to cope. Businesses are also scaling back operations or shutting down completely. The country is in economic turmoil. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets at Bangkok protesters

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Thai police have fired water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets at anti-government protesters in Bangkok. The crowds marched towards an army base that is home to the prime minister’s residence, demanding his resignation over what they say is his failure to handle the coronavirus pandemic. Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi reports. – 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 #Thailand #Protests

Is the use of ‘super shoes’ by Olympic athletes a form of doping?

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For the first time, many track and field athletes would be wearing so-called “super shoes” in Tokyo Olympics to help improve their times. Critics describe the technology being used as “mechanical doping”, but the sport’s governing body insists no rules are being broken. Al Jazeera’s Andy Richardson reports from Tokyo, Japan. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

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

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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

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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

Families mourn as Brazil hits 400,000 COVID deaths

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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

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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