IMF and WB support countries against epidemics

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According to Roi and VNA, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on May 29 approved the activation of flexible credit mechanism (FCL), helping Chile to cope with the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. . The IMF hopes that, with Chilean capital, this credit line can help reduce financial risks. Earlier, the IMF also adopted the “backup credit“ mechanism, applied to Peru.
IMF and WB support countries against epidemics
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* The World Bank (WB) has approved a $ 250 million package to support Indonesia’s emergency response program. The program aims to strengthen the public health system, reduce the impact of epidemics on the socio-economy, reduce poverty and protect human resources of the East-South Asia nation.

* The World Health Organization (WHO) announces the initiative "Access to joint technology on Covid-19", to share vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools among countries. The initiative is expected to help poor countries, or with limited resources, be able to access effective prevention, treatment and treatment of Covid-19.

* The European Commission (EC) proposed the establishment of a € 15 billion investment fund to support strategic companies in areas such as healthcare, digital and green technology. The European Union (EU) grants 157 million euros to support Morocco to fight epidemics, through health, education and green growth.

* On May 29, at the White House, President Tran declared that the US would end its relationship with WHO, citing its inadequate response to Covid-19. The United States will divert funds pledged to support WHO to other public health needs across the globe. Immediately, many countries criticized the decision of President Dam hundred. German officials described the decision as "disappointing" and "a step back" for the global health sector. Many US health experts warn that cutting off relations with WHO could make US efforts to tackle the current public health crisis even more difficult.

* According to Worldometers.info, by May 30, the number of Covid-19 cases in the world exceeded six million, of which more than 367 thousand di‌ed and more than 2.6 million patients were cured.

* The situation of Covid-19 epidemic continues to be complicated in the Americas. Mexico has an additional 3,227 cases of Covid-19. In the context of the country transitioning to a "new normal state" from June 1, Mexican health officials advised people to maintain preventive measures.

* According to the Statistics Canada, due to the epidemic, real GDP of the first quarter of 2020 of Canada decreased by 8.2% compared to the same period in 2019. According to the National Institute of Statistics of Brazil, The country’s GDP in the first quarter also decreased by 0.3% over the same period in 2019.

* The World Food Program (WFP) warns that the number of "serious food insecurity" in Latin America and the Caribbean region could quadruple this year, to more than 10 million people. WFP calls for increased food support for the region.

* In Asia, the National Health Commission of China announced that, on May 29, mainland China did not recognize new cases of Covid-19 in the community and no more deaths, but there were four. new cases of entry. Korea has 39 more cases of Covid-19, an additional 35 patients recovered.

* Indian officials adjust the fifth period social gap rules for the next two weeks, after the fourth national blockade order is expected to end on May 31. In the new phase, India focuses on the prevention and control of epidemics in big cities, such as Mumbai, Serbia ...

* Prime Minister of Australia X.Mo-ri-monon proclaimed his efforts to restore the economy and prevent the epidemic in this country making positive progress. The government has earmarked US $ 85 billion for as‌sistance programs, especially capacity building for hospitals.

* Egypt has an additional 1,289 cases, the highest number recorded in a day. But the government is considering gradually reopening certain types of services.

* In Europe, the Parliament of Slovenia adopted a third stimulus package worth about 1.11 billion USD to revive the economy. Support packages to help employers compensate people who lost their jobs due to a pandemic, mainly in the service sector.

* Denmark and Norway reached an agreement to reopen the border, according to which, until June 15, basically remove all restrictions that have been maintained for many months. Shirt gradually loosen rules on wearing a mask. Greece reopens airports for international flights from June 15, around the same time Sweden reopens high schools.

* Russia recorded an additional 8,952 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 396,575. Ukraine has an additional 393 positive cases. The number of patients in Belarus exceeded 40,000.

* The European Statistical Office (Eurostat) announced that the Eurozone inflation rate in May decreased to 0.1% from 0.3% in April. The country of Israel (ISTAT) said that in the first quarter of 2020, the country’s GDP decreased by 5.3%, higher than the previous forecast.

* NATO Secretary-General G.Xtocate hosted the online discussion on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on bloc’s missions. NATO warns that security challenges do not diminish amid a complex epidemic, so NATO needs to be prepared and alert.

* In order to reduce the risk of infection, Antwerp University Hospital in Belgium introduced a reception robot. In addition to welcoming guests, robots can also measure body temperature, check how to wear a mask and instruct patients.

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