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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - In Toulouse (France), the Rio Loco music festival has just opened its 2021 edition on the theme of Africa, with Malian artists Amadou & Mariam. With an organization redesigned because of the social distancing measures linked to Covid-19 (health pass, fewer spectators, seated concerts, space between people), it is a week of outdoor concerts that the public has been waiting for with haste. June 13, 2021. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Patrick Batard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - In Toulouse (France), the Rio Loco music festival has just opened its 2021 edition on the theme of Africa, with Malian artists Amadou & Mariam. With an organization redesigned because of the social distancing measures linked to Covid-19 (health pass, fewer spectators, seated concerts, space between people), it is a week of outdoor concerts that the public has been waiting for with haste. June 13, 2021. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Patrick Batard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - In Toulouse (France), the Rio Loco music festival has just opened its 2021 edition on the theme of Africa, with Malian artists Amadou & Mariam. With an organization redesigned because of the social distancing measures linked to Covid-19 (health pass, fewer spectators, seated concerts, space between people), it is a week of outdoor concerts that the public has been waiting for with haste. June 13, 2021. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Patrick Batard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - In Toulouse (France), the Rio Loco music festival has just opened its 2021 edition on the theme of Africa, with Malian artists Amadou & Mariam. With an organization redesigned because of the social distancing measures linked to Covid-19 (health pass, fewer spectators, seated concerts, space between people), it is a week of outdoor concerts that the public has been waiting for with haste. June 13, 2021. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Patrick Batard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - In Toulouse (France), the Rio Loco music festival has just opened its 2021 edition on the theme of Africa, with Malian artists Amadou & Mariam. With an organization redesigned because of the social distancing measures linked to Covid-19 (health pass, fewer spectators, seated concerts, space between people), it is a week of outdoor concerts that the public has been waiting for with haste. June 13, 2021. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Patrick Batard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - In Toulouse (France), the Rio Loco music festival has just opened its 2021 edition on the theme of Africa, with Malian artists Amadou & Mariam. With an organization redesigned because of the social distancing measures linked to Covid-19 (health pass, fewer spectators, seated concerts, space between people), it is a week of outdoor concerts that the public has been waiting for with haste. June 13, 2021. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Patrick Batard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - In Toulouse (France), the Rio Loco music festival has just opened its 2021 edition on the theme of Africa, with Malian artists Amadou & Mariam. With an organization redesigned because of the social distancing measures linked to Covid-19 (health pass, fewer spectators, seated concerts, space between people), it is a week of outdoor concerts that the public has been waiting for with haste. June 13, 2021. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Patrick Batard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - In Toulouse (France), the Rio Loco music festival has just opened its 2021 edition on the theme of Africa, with Malian artists Amadou & Mariam. With an organization redesigned because of the social distancing measures linked to Covid-19 (health pass, fewer spectators, seated concerts, space between people), it is a week of outdoor concerts that the public has been waiting for with haste. June 13, 2021. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Patrick Batard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - In Toulouse (France), the Rio Loco music festival has just opened its 2021 edition on the theme of Africa, with Malian artists Amadou & Mariam. With an organization redesigned because of the social distancing measures linked to Covid-19 (health pass, fewer spectators, seated concerts, space between people), it is a week of outdoor concerts that the public has been waiting for with haste. June 13, 2021. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Patrick Batard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Five Years after the COVID 19 Pandemic in Colombia

A colombian police officer patrols the Plaza de Bolivar to help impose the social distancing regulations in the streets of Bogota, Colombia during the first day of a preventive quarantine imposed by Bogota's mayor Claudia Lopez on march 20, 2020. This collection of images showcases the daily life in the streets of Bogota, Colombia during the first months of the COVID-19 Pandemic in what many called new normality, COVID-19 lockdowns started in Colombia on march 20, 2020 as mayor Claudia Lopez enforced a preventive quarantine that was later followed by a nation wide lockdown to prevent the spread of cases. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

Demonstrators clash with Colombia's riot police 'UNDEMO' formerly known as (ESMAD) during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

A relative holds a portrait of a victim during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

Demonstrators clash with Colombia's riot police 'UNDEMO' formerly known as (ESMAD) during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

Demonstrators clash with Colombia's riot police 'UNDEMO' formerly known as (ESMAD) during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

Demonstrators clash with Colombia's riot police 'UNDEMO' formerly known as (ESMAD) during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

Demonstrators clash with Colombia's riot police 'UNDEMO' formerly known as (ESMAD) during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

Demonstrators clash with Colombia's riot police 'UNDEMO' formerly known as (ESMAD) during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

Demonstrators clash with Colombia's riot police 'UNDEMO' formerly known as (ESMAD) during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

A demonstrator holds a flower bouquet as she wears a 'ACAB' shirt during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

Demonstrators clash with Colombia's riot police 'UNDEMO' formerly known as (ESMAD) during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

Demonstrators clash with Colombia's riot police 'UNDEMO' formerly known as (ESMAD) during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

Demonstrators clash with Colombia's riot police 'UNDEMO' formerly known as (ESMAD) during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations during the Anniversary of the 9 of September Demonstrations

Demonstrators clash with Colombia's riot police 'UNDEMO' formerly known as (ESMAD) during the 9 of september anniversary demonstrations on September 9, 2024. Demonstrations mark the day colombian police officers shoot civilians after protest rose for the death of Lawyer Javier Ordonez for evading social distancing laws during september 9 2020. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A visit to 33rd Hong Kong Book Fair

STORY: A visit to 33rd Hong Kong Book Fair DATELINE: July 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG XITIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHAN TSZ PAN BILLY, Managing Director and School Principal of Spanish World Hong Kong 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IRIS CHENG, Press and Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hong Kong 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YANG ZIYUN, Visitor 6. STANDUP 2 (English): HUANG XITIAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG XITIAN, Xinhua correspondent "The 33rd Hong Kong Book Fair is taking place from July 19 to 25 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. As the first (mask-free book fair) since the scrapping of social distancing measures in the city, this year's book fair returns bigger than ever. Let's go and take a look." The book fair, with the theme of Children's and Young Adult Literature, aims to showcase

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Hong Kong to hold series of activities on National Security Education Day

STORY: Hong Kong to hold series of activities on National Security Education Day DATELINE: April 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press briefing held by John Lee, HKSAR Chief Executive 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive 3. various of poster of National Security Education Day in Hong Kong 4. various of flag-raising ceremony STORYLINE: John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), told a press briefing before an executive council meeting on Tuesday that the HKSAR government will hold a string of activities on April 15 to mark the annual National Security Education Day. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive "The theme of this year's National Security Education Day is 'National Security, Foundation of Stability and Prosperity.' This is the first National Security Education Day since Hong Kong lifted all social distancing measures, so we will organize more comprehens

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Hong Kong to lift social distancing measures, nucleic acid testing upon arrival

STORY: Hong Kong to lift social distancing measures, nucleic acid testing upon arrival DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), announced on Wednesday that all social distancing measures will be lifted from Thursday. Lee told a press conference that starting from Thursday, all social distancing measures, including outdoor gathering limits, will be lifted. The Vaccine Pass and nucleic acid testing upon arrival will be canceled. Quarantine orders will be axed and "close contacts" will no longer be defined. However, mask-wearing in public places will still be mandatory. Travelers entering Hong Kong from overseas, and China's mainland, Macao and Taiwan will be exempted from compulsory nucleic acid tests upon arrival and during their stays. Instead, they are advised to do rapid antigen tests for five days in a roll. Lee said

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(221228) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), attends a press conference in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 28, 2022. TO GO WITH "Hong Kong to lift social distancing measures, nucleic acid testing upon arrival" (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(221228) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), attends a press conference in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 28, 2022. TO GO WITH "Hong Kong to lift social distancing measures, nucleic acid testing upon arrival" (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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GLOBALink | Shanghai Disneytown resumes operation

STORY: Shanghai Disneytown resumes operation DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors at Shanghai Disneyland STORYLINE: As the COVID-19 epidemic wanes, Disneytown and the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel both reopened on Thursday. Since late March, the Shanghai Disney Resort had suspended the operation of Disneyland, Disneytown, two theme hotels, and other venues to prevent and control the COVID-19 epidemic. The Wishing Star Park, Blue Sky Boulevard, and the World of Disney Store at the resort resumed operations on June 10. Shanghai Disneyland and Toy Story Hotel will remain temporarily closed until further notice. The resort said it would continue to follow guidelines from local authorities, including disinfection at venues and social distancing during the initial reopening period. Thursday marks the sixth anniversary of the opening of the resort. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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Cuba lifts mandatory use of face masks in public spaces

STORY: Cuba lifts mandatory use of face masks in public spaces DATELINE: June 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people not wearing masks on the streets of Havana STORYLINE: Cuba will lift the mask mandate in public places in the country, with the exception of hospitals and medical clinics, announced the head of the Ministry of Public Health on the island, Jose Angel Portal Miranda. But the official highlighted the importance for people who are at higher risk of COVID-19 to continue wearing masks. Furthermore, the use of masks in areas of large gatherings, such as public transit or areas in which it is not possible to practice social distancing, is still recommended. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): NERY MERA, Retired Cuban Citizen: "The mask played an important role when the pandemic was at its peak, we can say that these masks protected us a lot, and made it so people did not get the virus, this was quite important. Now that the use of these masks (is less urgent),

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INDONESIA-BANDUNG-SCHOOL-FIRST DAY

(220512) -- BANDUNG, May 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Elementary students greet their teachers as they keep physical distancing as preventive efforts through the implementation of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) during the first day of school after Eid al-Fitr holiday in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, May 12, 2022. (Photo by Septianjar/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-SOUTH TANGERANG-CHILDREN-SCHOOL

(220512) -- SOUTH TANGERANG, May 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Elementary students queue up by following physical distancing as preventive efforts through the implementation of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) during the first day of school after Eid al-Fitr holiday at Serua village in South Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia, May 12, 2022. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)

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Peruvian expert urges strict observance of anti-epidemic measures after mask restrictions eased

STORY: Peruvian expert urges strict observance of anti-epidemic measures after mask restrictions eased DATELINE: May 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Lima CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Peru 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): GUSTAVO GRANDEZ, Medical researcher at National University at San Marcos in Peru STORYLINE: Peruvians should continue to be responsible in terms of safety measures against COVID-19, following the loosening of the mask mandate in the country starting this May, medical expert Gustavo Grandez warns. This loosening of requirements will take place in regions in which more than 80 percent of the population has received three vaccine doses. The first localities that reached this requirement were metro Lima, the Lima provinces, the province Callao, Ancash and Ica. The doctor and researcher at the Center of Technological, Biomedical and Environmental Investigation at the National University of San Marcos said that, in this sense, Peruvians should maintain social distancing,

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"Living with COVID-19" puts lives at risk: Australian expert

STORY: "Living with COVID-19" puts lives at risk: Australian expert DATELINE: April 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN ESTERMAN, Chair of biostatistics and epidemiology at the University of South Australia STORYLINE: Australian professor Adrian Esterman said that "living with COVID-19" mindset, which is encouraged by leaders of the countries such as Australia, is a seemingly relaxed attitude which could prove deadly and should not replace proven safety measures such as getting vaccinated, wearing masks or social distancing. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN ESTERMAN, Chair of biostatistics and epidemiology at the University of South Australia "'Living with COVID-19' automatically means putting your older people at risk. So even those that are fully vaccinated are still at a high risk of serious infection if they get infected, which is why Australia has now moved to a fourth dose for all those over 65. Eve

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Lockdown in Shanghai

Residents practice social distancing as they line up for COVID-19 testing in the western part of Shanghai, where a lockdown began to curb coronavirus infections, on April 1, 2022.

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India lifts all COVID-19 restrictions from March 31

STORY: India lifts all COVID-19 restrictions from March 31 DATELINE: March 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua correspondent 2. India gate 3. various of people wearing masks 4. various of market area 5. various of religious place 6. various of public transport 7. various of hospital area 8. various of traffic STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter in India "India ends its all COVID-19 restrictions from today, March 31, two years after their implementation following the outbreak of the pandemic." After witnessing the dip in the COVID-19 infections, all existing COVID-19 restrictions will be removed from March 31. Almost two years after implementing containment measures, the home ministry has decided to end all containment measures against COVID-19. However, wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing norms will continue as earlier, said the federal home ministry, in communication with States o

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Jordan holds local elections amid strict measures against COVID-19

STORY: Jordan holds local elections amid strict measures against COVID-19 DATELINE: March 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of polling stations in Amman STORYLINE: Jordan held governorate and municipal council elections on Tuesday, with strict measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The final turnout of the local elections was 29.6 percent, with more than 1.36 million votes collected in 1,850 polling stations across the kingdom, according to a statement released by the Independent Election Commission (IEC). Precautions were taken to ensure social distancing, and unvaccinated voters were not allowed to cast their ballots, according to the IEC statement. A total of 4,646 candidates, including 846 women, were competing for the posts of 1,135 representatives across the kingdom, the IEC said, adding election results are expected to be released on Wednesday. Jordan's Public Security Directorate said in a statement that the polling day went off smoo

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Thailand further eases COVID-19 restrictions despite record-high cases

STORY: Thailand further eases COVID-19 restrictions despite record-high cases DATELINE: March 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. cutaways of Thai people's lives, markets 2. cutaways of Thai shopping markets, street view 3. People waiting for COVID-19 test 4. Thai people receiving COVID-19 vaccine injections STORYLINE: Despite record-high daily COVID-19 cases, Thailand on Friday announced further easing of social distancing rules nationwide, allowing more businesses to resume operations. The government is also considering to cancel the requirement of pre-departure COVID-19 tests for inbound travelers from April 1, as part of relaxed border control measures to boost tourism, Natapanu Nopakun, an official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told a daily news briefing of the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). Aiming to help the economy recover from the pandemic, Thailand plans to declare COVID-19 an endemic disease by July 1, regardless of a recent

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Runway fashion shows return to Istanbul after 2-year suspension

STORY: Runway fashion shows return to Istanbul after 2-year suspension DATELINE: March 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Fashion Week Istanbul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): GOKHAN YAVAS, Izmir-born designer 3. various of the Fashion Week Istanbul 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): GOKHAN YAVAS, Izmir-born designer 5. various of the Fashion Week Istanbul 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MURAT AYTULUM, Designer 7. various of the Fashion Week Istanbul STORYLINE: Runway fashion shows have made a major comeback in Istanbul, Turkey's cultural and financial hub, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than two dozen Turkish designers put new collections on show at Fashion Week Istanbul on Friday, the closing day of the 4-day event. This year's edition featured hybrid events of film screenings, runway shows, and collection presentations under social-distancing measures. Gokhan Yavas, an Izmir-born designer, presented his menswear collection on a ru

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-FASHION SHOW

(220319) -- ISTANBUL, March 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A model presents creations of Gokhan Yavas, an Izmir-born designer, during Fashion Week Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey, March 16, 2022. Runway fashion shows have made a major comeback in Istanbul, Turkey's cultural and financial hub, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than two dozen Turkish designers put new collections on show at Fashion Week Istanbul on Friday, the closing day of the 4-day event, with this year's edition featuring hybrid events of film screenings, runway shows, and collection presentations under social-distancing measures. TO GO WITH "Feature: Runway fashion shows return to Istanbul after 2-year suspension" (Photo by Unal Cam/Xinhua)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-FASHION SHOW

(220319) -- ISTANBUL, March 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Models present creations of Gokhan Yavas, an Izmir-born designer, during Fashion Week Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey, March 16, 2022. Runway fashion shows have made a major comeback in Istanbul, Turkey's cultural and financial hub, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than two dozen Turkish designers put new collections on show at Fashion Week Istanbul on Friday, the closing day of the 4-day event, with this year's edition featuring hybrid events of film screenings, runway shows, and collection presentations under social-distancing measures. TO GO WITH "Feature: Runway fashion shows return to Istanbul after 2-year suspension" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-FASHION SHOW

(220319) -- ISTANBUL, March 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gokhan Yavas, an Izmir-born designer, speaks during an interview with Xinhua at Fashion Week Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey, March 16, 2022. Runway fashion shows have made a major comeback in Istanbul, Turkey's cultural and financial hub, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than two dozen Turkish designers put new collections on show at Fashion Week Istanbul on Friday, the closing day of the 4-day event, with this year's edition featuring hybrid events of film screenings, runway shows, and collection presentations under social-distancing measures. TO GO WITH "Feature: Runway fashion shows return to Istanbul after 2-year suspension" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-FASHION SHOW

(220319) -- ISTANBUL, March 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gokhan Yavas, an Izmir-born designer, salutes the audience on the catwalk with models, during Fashion Week Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey, March 16, 2022. Runway fashion shows have made a major comeback in Istanbul, Turkey's cultural and financial hub, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than two dozen Turkish designers put new collections on show at Fashion Week Istanbul on Friday, the closing day of the 4-day event, with this year's edition featuring hybrid events of film screenings, runway shows, and collection presentations under social-distancing measures. TO GO WITH "Feature: Runway fashion shows return to Istanbul after 2-year suspension" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-FASHION SHOW

(220319) -- ISTANBUL, March 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A model presents creations of Gokhan Yavas, an Izmir-born designer, during Fashion Week Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey, March 16, 2022. Runway fashion shows have made a major comeback in Istanbul, Turkey's cultural and financial hub, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than two dozen Turkish designers put new collections on show at Fashion Week Istanbul on Friday, the closing day of the 4-day event, with this year's edition featuring hybrid events of film screenings, runway shows, and collection presentations under social-distancing measures. TO GO WITH "Feature: Runway fashion shows return to Istanbul after 2-year suspension" (Photo by Unal Cam/Xinhua)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-FASHION SHOW

(220319) -- ISTANBUL, March 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Performers are seen during Fashion Week Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey, March 17, 2022. Runway fashion shows have made a major comeback in Istanbul, Turkey's cultural and financial hub, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than two dozen Turkish designers put new collections on show at Fashion Week Istanbul on Friday, the closing day of the 4-day event, with this year's edition featuring hybrid events of film screenings, runway shows, and collection presentations under social-distancing measures. TO GO WITH "Feature: Runway fashion shows return to Istanbul after 2-year suspension" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-FASHION SHOW

(220319) -- ISTANBUL, March 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Murat Aytulum, a show participant, speaks during an interview with Xinhua at Fashion Week Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey, March 16, 2022. Runway fashion shows have made a major comeback in Istanbul, Turkey's cultural and financial hub, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than two dozen Turkish designers put new collections on show at Fashion Week Istanbul on Friday, the closing day of the 4-day event, with this year's edition featuring hybrid events of film screenings, runway shows, and collection presentations under social-distancing measures. TO GO WITH "Feature: Runway fashion shows return to Istanbul after 2-year suspension" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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CANADA-ONTARIO-COVID-19-CASES-2.9 MLN

(220122) -- TORONTO, Jan. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People wearing face masks walk past a sign reminding people to practice distancing in a shopping center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Jan. 22, 2022. Canada confirmed 13,555 new COVID-19 cases Saturday afternoon, elevating its national caseload to 2,905,560 with 32,502 deaths, CTV reported. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-COVID-19-PREVENTION-CONTROL (CN)

(220110) -- ZHENGZHOU, Jan. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer reminds people of keeping social distancing at a COVID-19 testing site in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 7, 2022. Henan on Sunday reported 60 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Monday. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

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U.S.-LAS VEGAS-CES-AMID COVID-19 SURGE

(220107) -- LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor walks past signs reminding people of keeping social distancing and wearing face masks at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the United States, Jan. 6, 2022. The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off in the U.S. city of Las Vegas on Wednesday amid another surge of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-LAS VEGAS-CES-AMID COVID-19 SURGE

(220107) -- LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor walks past signs reminding people of keeping social distancing and wearing face masks at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the United States, Jan. 6, 2022. The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off in the U.S. city of Las Vegas on Wednesday amid another surge of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)