tass--2020-04-30--Risen Energy receives TÜV Rheinland TMP accreditation

NINGBO , China , April 30 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhou Chicheng , vice president of solar Products at TÜV Rheinland and Zhang Yichi , general manager of modules , together with several of their colleagues , visited Risen Energy on April 27 .
During their visit , Zhang Yichi , on behalf of TÜV Rheinland , granted Risen Energy the qualification of TÜV Rheinland accredited TMP Laboratory .
Executives from Risen Energy , including president Xie Jian , group senior R & D director Liu Yafeng and global customer service director Hu Yuhui , attended the licensing ceremony .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rheinland conducted multiple reviews of Risen Energy 's technical capabilities in the areas of management systems , environment , staff and equipment based on IEC/ISO 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories and other technical requirements as per related test standards .
As a result , Risen Energy was found to fully comply with its external laboratory management protocols .
Hence , awarding of this qualification demonstrates Risen Energy 's excellence in lab management and testing .
Risen Energy president Xie Jian said , `` We are very pleased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Laboratory , which not only showcases the qualifications of our industry-leading staff and equipment , facilities and environment , but demonstrates our strict requirements when it comes to product testing .
We are looking forward to collaborating with TÜV Rheinland as we continue to drive the sustainable development of the industry . ''
Mr. Zhou added , `` This recognition shows that in addition to a strong manufacturing capacity , Risen Energy also has high-level R & D and quality management capabilities , which are the marks of industry-leading manufacturing companies .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and communications around the technology with TÜV Rheinland and to benefit from each other through ongoing collaborative efforts and also promote the healthy development of industry . ''

NINGBO, China, April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhou Chicheng, vice president of solar Products at TÜV Rheinland and Zhang Yichi, general manager of modules, together with several of their colleagues, visited Risen Energy on April 27. During their visit, Zhang Yichi, on behalf of TÜV Rheinland, granted Risen Energy the qualification of TÜV Rheinland accredited TMP Laboratory. Executives from Risen Energy, including president Xie Jian, group senior R&D director Liu Yafeng and global customer service director Hu Yuhui, attended the licensing ceremony.
Over the past twelve months, TÜV Rheinland conducted multiple reviews of Risen Energy's technical capabilities in the areas of management systems, environment, staff and equipment based on IEC/ISO 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories and other technical requirements as per related test standards. As a result, Risen Energy was found to fully comply with its external laboratory management protocols. Hence, awarding of this qualification demonstrates Risen Energy's excellence in lab management and testing.
Risen Energy president Xie Jian said, "We are very pleased to be a TÜV Rheinland accredited TMP Laboratory, which not only showcases the qualifications of our industry-leading staff and equipment, facilities and environment, but demonstrates our strict requirements when it comes to product testing. We are looking forward to collaborating with TÜV Rheinland as we continue to drive the sustainable development of the industry."
Mr. Zhou added, "This recognition shows that in addition to a strong manufacturing capacity, Risen Energy also has high-level R&D and quality management capabilities, which are the marks of industry-leading manufacturing companies. We look forward to further enhancing continued exchanges and communications around the technology with TÜV Rheinland and to benefit from each other through ongoing collaborative efforts and also promote the healthy development of industry."
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tass--2020-04-30--Russia’s COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000

Russia’s COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
The number of COVID-19 cases in Russia has risen by 7,099 over the past day to 106,498 in all regions , the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Thursday .
By now , 11,619 people have recovered and 1,073 have died , the crisis center said .
`` Russia has registered a growth in coronavirus infection cases in 85 regions to 106,399 cases ( +7.1 % ) .
Some 1,333 people have been discharged over the past day and 11,619 over the entire period .
The past day saw 101 fatalities bringing the total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the crisis center reported .
In all , 2,829 new coronavirus patients ( 39.9 % ) are not showing any symptoms .
Moscow has confirmed 3,093 new coronavirus cases , taking the total case tally in the capital to 53,739 .
New cases have also been registered in 84 regions , including 793 cases in the Moscow Region , 336 in St. Petersburg , 158 in the Republic of Dagestan , 150 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region , 118 in the Bryansk Region and 113 in the Kaluga Region .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from hospitals in 58 regions , including 525 in Moscow , 71 in St. Petersburg , 59 in the Bryansk Region , 49 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region , 48 in Chechnya and 43 in the Krasnodar Region .
Sixty-five fatalities have been recorded in Moscow , four in the Stavropol Region and the Bryansk Region each , three in the Moscow and Rostov regions apiece and two in Udmurtia and the Perm , the Orlov and Tver regions each .
One death was confirmed in Ingushetia , the Krasnoyarsk Region , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yakutia ) and North Ossetia , Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region and Nizhny Novgorod , Tula , Voronezh , Belgorod , Ivanovo , Omsk , Tambov and Amur regions .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. The number of COVID-19 cases in Russia has risen by 7,099 over the past day to 106,498 in all regions, the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Thursday.
By now, 11,619 people have recovered and 1,073 have died, the crisis center said.
"Russia has registered a growth in coronavirus infection cases in 85 regions to 106,399 cases (+7.1%). Some 1,333 people have been discharged over the past day and 11,619 over the entire period. The past day saw 101 fatalities bringing the total death toll from the coronavirus to 1,073," the crisis center reported.
In all, 2,829 new coronavirus patients (39.9%) are not showing any symptoms.
Moscow has confirmed 3,093 new coronavirus cases, taking the total case tally in the capital to 53,739. New cases have also been registered in 84 regions, including 793 cases in the Moscow Region, 336 in St. Petersburg, 158 in the Republic of Dagestan, 150 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, 118 in the Bryansk Region and 113 in the Kaluga Region.
A total of 1,333 people have been discharged from hospitals in 58 regions, including 525 in Moscow, 71 in St. Petersburg, 59 in the Bryansk Region, 49 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, 48 in Chechnya and 43 in the Krasnodar Region.
Sixty-five fatalities have been recorded in Moscow, four in the Stavropol Region and the Bryansk Region each, three in the Moscow and Rostov regions apiece and two in Udmurtia and the Perm, the Orlov and Tver regions each. One death was confirmed in Ingushetia, the Krasnoyarsk Region, the republics of Buryatia, the Sakha (Yakutia) and North Ossetia, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region and Nizhny Novgorod, Tula, Voronezh, Belgorod, Ivanovo, Omsk, Tambov and Amur regions.
Moscow and Moscow Region stats


tass--2020-04-30--Militants eliminated in Russia’s Yekaterinburg were Islamic State supporters

`` According to the information available to the NAC operational headquarters , [ the militants ] were supporters of the @ @ @ @ @ they plotted high-profile crimes of terrorist nature , '' NAC said .
MOSCOW , April @ @ @ @ @ three militants , eliminated in Yekaterinburg , were supporters of the IS terror group , @ @ @ @ @ other countries , Russia ’ s National Antiterrorism Committee ( NAC ) press service told @ @ @ @ @ operation took place in Yekaterinburg suburbs late Thursday .
It began after the national security @ @ @ @ @ the location of individuals involved in terrorist activities .
The militants were blockaded in a @ @ @ @ @ s Chkalovsky District .
The residents of neighboring buildings were evacuated .
`` After the @ @ @ @ @ , they opened fire , and were neutralized by the Federal Security Service ( FSB @ @ @ @ @ improvised explosive device , firearms and ammo were discovered at the scene , '' the @ @ @ @ @ no casualties among civilians or law enforcement officers .

"According to the information available to the NAC operational headquarters, [the militants] were supporters of the IS international terror group and they plotted high-profile crimes of terrorist nature," NAC said.
MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. The three militants, eliminated in Yekaterinburg, were supporters of the IS terror group, outlawed in Russia and many other countries, Russia’s National Antiterrorism Committee (NAC) press service told TASS Thursday.
The counterterrorism operation took place in Yekaterinburg suburbs late Thursday. It began after the national security agencies were tipped off about the location of individuals involved in terrorist activities. The militants were blockaded in a private residence in Yekaterinburg’s Chkalovsky District. The residents of neighboring buildings were evacuated.
"After the bandits were offered to surrender, they opened fire, and were neutralized by the Federal Security Service (FSB) Special Forces. An improvised explosive device, firearms and ammo were discovered at the scene," the NAC said.
There were no casualties among civilians or law enforcement officers.


tass--2020-04-30--Thailand detects seven new coronavirus cases

BANGKOK , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
Thailand authorities registered seven new cases of coronavirus infection over the day , which is among the lowest numbers recently .
According to the Kingdom ’ s Ministry of Public Health , the total number of infected has reached 2,954 .
The department noted that no fatal outcomes were recorded in 24 hours .
In all , 54 people died in the country due to coronavirus , including one Russian .
At the same time , a total of 2,687 patients recovered with 22 being discharged from hospitals during the day .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's medical institutions .
The first case of coronavirus infection in Thailand was detected on January 13 .
March 22 saw the largest one-day growth in the number of infected ( 188 ) .
From April 3 , curfew has been in force throughout the entire country from 22:00 to 04:00 .
Violators of the regime face up to two years in prison and ( or ) a fine of 40,000 baht ( $ 1,200 ) .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

BANGKOK, April 30. /TASS/. Thailand authorities registered seven new cases of coronavirus infection over the day, which is among the lowest numbers recently. According to the Kingdom’s Ministry of Public Health, the total number of infected has reached 2,954.
The department noted that no fatal outcomes were recorded in 24 hours. In all, 54 people died in the country due to coronavirus, including one Russian. At the same time, a total of 2,687 patients recovered with 22 being discharged from hospitals during the day. To date 213 people remain in the country's medical institutions.
The first case of coronavirus infection in Thailand was detected on January 13. March 22 saw the largest one-day growth in the number of infected (188). From April 3, curfew has been in force throughout the entire country from 22:00 to 04:00. Violators of the regime face up to two years in prison and (or) a fine of 40,000 baht ($1,200).
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-04-30--China cancels Boao Forum for Asia due to pandemic

BEIJING , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
The organizing committee of the Boao Forum for Asia , scheduled to be held on March 24-27 , decided to cancel the event in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic , according to the statement on the forum ’ s website published on Thursday .
`` The raging COVID-19 pandemic across the world is threatening human health and global economy .
In response to international efforts to contain the disease and prioritizing the health and safety of all participants , the Forum ’ s Board of Directors made the difficult decision of not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the statement said .
According to the report , `` Despite the time of disruption , the Forum still continues preparation for three major thematic conferences scheduled in latter half of year 2020 .
The Forum will convene the first conference of International Forum on Science , Technology and Innovation on November 9th in Macao '' , as well as will `` hold the first Global Economic Development and Security Forum in September in Zhuhai , and the 2nd Conference of Global Health Forum in October in Qingdao . ''
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement saying that due to the difficult epidemiological situation , the 2020 forum would be postponed until further notice .
The forum in Boao has been a large platform for signing important agreements and coordinating positions between representatives of business and government circles of many countries since 2001 .

BEIJING, April 30. /TASS/. The organizing committee of the Boao Forum for Asia, scheduled to be held on March 24-27, decided to cancel the event in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the statement on the forum’s website published on Thursday.
"The raging COVID-19 pandemic across the world is threatening human health and global economy. In response to international efforts to contain the disease and prioritizing the health and safety of all participants, the Forum’s Board of Directors made the difficult decision of not holding this year’s annual conference," the statement said.
According to the report, "Despite the time of disruption, the Forum still continues preparation for three major thematic conferences scheduled in latter half of year 2020. The Forum will convene the first conference of International Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation on November 9th in Macao", as well as will "hold the first Global Economic Development and Security Forum in September in Zhuhai, and the 2nd Conference of Global Health Forum in October in Qingdao."
On March 10, the organizing committee issued a statement saying that due to the difficult epidemiological situation, the 2020 forum would be postponed until further notice.
The forum in Boao has been a large platform for signing important agreements and coordinating positions between representatives of business and government circles of many countries since 2001.


tass--2020-04-30--No breakthrough in Russia’s relations with West amid pandemic — Kremlin

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
There has been no breakthrough in Moscow ’ s relations with the West amid the coronavirus pandemic , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with RTVI .
`` I don ’ t think that they [ relations ] have changed .
[ Russian President Vladimir ] Putin does maintain communication with his counterparts in other countries and this kind of contact has always been there as far as areas of mutual interest and mutual benefit are concerned .
I don ’ t think it is right to talk about breakthroughs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about a thaw .
In this case , it is about crisis cooperation , which has always been there and will continue , '' Peskov pointed out , when asked how Russia ’ s relations with the West had changed .
According to him , Putin has held several conversations with US President Donald Trump recently because the oil market situation was complicated and required coordinated actions .
Peskov went on to say that dialogue between Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron had begun before the pandemic .
`` Perhaps , it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vision of international affairs , so that even before the pandemic he was able to adopt the formula ‘ we have many differences but it is not the reason to cut contacts because dialogue is the only way to overcome these differences.
’ This position resonates with that of Russia and President Putin , '' the Kremlin spokesman emphasized .
Peskov said earlier , commenting on relations between Russia and the US , that the two countries were capable of looking beyond strategic differences and maintaining a constructive dialogue when necessary .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a trend for Russophobia persists in the United States .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. There has been no breakthrough in Moscow’s relations with the West amid the coronavirus pandemic, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with RTVI.
"I don’t think that they [relations] have changed. [Russian President Vladimir] Putin does maintain communication with his counterparts in other countries and this kind of contact has always been there as far as areas of mutual interest and mutual benefit are concerned. I don’t think it is right to talk about breakthroughs, everyone is in a rush to speak about a thaw. In this case, it is about crisis cooperation, which has always been there and will continue," Peskov pointed out, when asked how Russia’s relations with the West had changed.
According to him, Putin has held several conversations with US President Donald Trump recently because the oil market situation was complicated and required coordinated actions.
Peskov went on to say that dialogue between Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron had begun before the pandemic. "Perhaps, it is mainly because President Macron has a broad vision of international affairs, so that even before the pandemic he was able to adopt the formula ‘we have many differences but it is not the reason to cut contacts because dialogue is the only way to overcome these differences.’ This position resonates with that of Russia and President Putin," the Kremlin spokesman emphasized.
Peskov said earlier, commenting on relations between Russia and the US, that the two countries were capable of looking beyond strategic differences and maintaining a constructive dialogue when necessary. At the same time, in his words, a trend for Russophobia persists in the United States.


tass--2020-04-30--Coronavirus cases in India surpass 33,000

According to the report , the number of deaths rose by 67 to 1,074 .
NEW DELHI , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
The total number of detected cases of coronavirus infection in India increased by more than 1,700 cases per day and reached 33,050 , the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday .
From Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning , a record increase in the number of cases was seen in India — 1,897 .
Over the past 24 hours , the growth in the number of cases was 1,718 .
The average daily increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week exceeded 1,600 .
Last week , on average , about 1,400 new cases were recorded daily .
The Ministry said that 23,651 patients infected with coronavirus are currently undergoing treatment in hospitals , while 8 325 patients have recovered .
On March 24 , Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the authorities of all states and union territories to ensure strict compliance with measures to maintain a special regime until April 14 , which he later extended through May 3 .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

According to the report, the number of deaths rose by 67 to 1,074.
NEW DELHI, April 30. /TASS/. The total number of detected cases of coronavirus infection in India increased by more than 1,700 per day and reached 33,050, the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday.
From Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning, a record increase in the number of cases was seen in India — 1,897. Over the past 24 hours, the growth in the number of cases was 1,718. The average daily increase in the number of infected people this week exceeded 1,600. Last week, on average, about 1,400 new cases were recorded daily.
The Ministry said that 23,651 patients infected with coronavirus are currently undergoing treatment in hospitals, while 8 325 patients have recovered.
On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the authorities of all states and union territories to ensure strict compliance with measures to maintain a special regime until April 14, which he later extended through May 3.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-04-30--Russia delivers personal protective equipment to Algeria amid coronavirus

RABAT , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
A Russian cargo aircraft has delivered personal protective equipment to help Algeria tackle the novel coronavirus pandemic , the Russian embassy to the country told TASS .
`` Among the medical items delivered to Algeria are infrared thermometers , suits , medical masks and other goods , needed by the friendly nation of Algeria and its healthcare sector , '' the diplomat added .
`` On Wednesday , a cargo aircraft delivered to Algeria Russia ’ s humanitarian aid of medical protective equipment , purchased by the Rosoboronexport arms exporter upon the Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fight the coronavirus pandemic , '' an embassy spokesperson said .
He also thanked Algeria for its assistance in organizing the departure of Russian specialists working in the country in the absense of regular flights .
`` Cooperation in fighting COVID-19 strengthens the humanitarian aspect of Russian-Algerian relations , '' he commented .
The Russian cargo was received by Algeria ’ s Minister of Health , Population and Hospital Reform Abderrahmane Benbouzid and Russian Ambassador Igor Belyaev at the air base of Boufarik , Blida ( 50-km south of Algiers ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first case of the novel coronavirus infection in Algeria was registered on February 25 .
Since then , the number of cases in the country reached 3,649 .
Algeria has the biggest number of coronavirus-related deaths ( 437 ) among the African nations .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

RABAT, April 30. /TASS/. A Russian cargo aircraft has delivered personal protective equipment to help Algeria tackle the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Russian embassy to the country told TASS.
"Among the medical items delivered to Algeria are infrared thermometers, suits, medical masks and other goods, needed by the friendly nation of Algeria and its healthcare sector," the diplomat added.
"On Wednesday, a cargo aircraft delivered to Algeria Russia’s humanitarian aid of medical protective equipment, purchased by the Rosoboronexport arms exporter upon the Russian government’s instructions, in order to fight the coronavirus pandemic," an embassy spokesperson said.
He also thanked Algeria for its assistance in organizing the departure of Russian specialists working in the country in the absense of regular flights.
"Cooperation in fighting COVID-19 strengthens the humanitarian aspect of Russian-Algerian relations," he commented.
The Russian cargo was received by Algeria’s Minister of Health, Population and Hospital Reform Abderrahmane Benbouzid and Russian Ambassador Igor Belyaev at the air base of Boufarik, Blida (50-km south of Algiers), the Algeria Press Service reported.
The first case of the novel coronavirus infection in Algeria was registered on February 25. Since then, the number of cases in the country reached 3,649. Algeria has the biggest number of coronavirus-related deaths (437) among the African nations.
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-04-30--Only one test in Russia can determine COVID-19 antibody concentration — official

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
A test kit for novel coronavirus antibodies , designed by the Vector research center , is the only product of its kind in Russia that shows not only the presence of antibodies , but also their concentration , the chief of Russia ’ s sanitary watchdog , Anna Popova , said on Wednesday .
`` As far as assessing the population ’ s immunity is concerned , Russia has instruments for the purpose .
A testing kit , designed by Vector , has been registered for use in Russia .
It is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In other words , it lets us 'see ' this immunity , how strong it is , '' she said in a Rossiya-24 TV channel broadcast .
Other testing kits are capable of only detecting the presence of antibodies , Popova added .
Russia ’ s chief sanitary official stated there was no need so far to make those testing kits publicly available .
However , in her opinion , a large-scale study should be carried out in Russia to assess whether those who had recovered — including those who had the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immune to it and for how long .
`` Population studies are very important , given that nearly half of all cases detected in Russia are asymptomatic .
We need to answer questions of how immunity is formed depending on the form of the disease , how strong it is and how long it will last .
All those questions need to be answered to protect the population and prevent our people from falling ill , '' she said .
According to present-day data , about 45-47 % from the general number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of novel coronavirus .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported .
To date , a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus @ @

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. A test kit for novel coronavirus antibodies, designed by the Vector research center, is the only product of its kind in Russia that shows not only the presence of antibodies, but also their concentration, the chief of Russia’s sanitary watchdog, Anna Popova, said on Wednesday.
"As far as assessing the population’s immunity is concerned, Russia has instruments for the purpose. A testing kit, designed by Vector, has been registered for use in Russia. It is the only kit that gives us quantitative data. In other words, it lets us 'see' this immunity, how strong it is," she said in a Rossiya-24 TV channel broadcast.
Other testing kits are capable of only detecting the presence of antibodies, Popova added.
Russia’s chief sanitary official stated there was no need so far to make those testing kits publicly available.
However, in her opinion, a large-scale study should be carried out in Russia to assess whether those who had recovered — including those who had the asymptomatic form of the disease — are immune to it and for how long.
"Population studies are very important, given that nearly half of all cases detected in Russia are asymptomatic. We need to answer questions of how immunity is formed depending on the form of the disease, how strong it is and how long it will last. All those questions need to be answered to protect the population and prevent our people from falling ill," she said.
According to present-day data, about 45-47% from the general number of those infected have had the asymptomatic form of novel coronavirus.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported.
To date, a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-30--Demand for Vertex 500W+ Module Trina Solar Unveils New Era of Module in India

NEW DELHI , April 30 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Vertex modules from Trina Solar Co. , Ltd ( `` Trina Solar '' or the '' Company '' ) , a leading global provider of integrated PV modules and smart energy solutions , is spear-heading the solar energy industry 's adoption of higher efficiency , higher power modules .
The first 100MW plus contract in India for Vertex modules has been signed by SunSource Energy , a leading provider of solar-based energy and storage solutions in India , South East Asia and emerging markets .
SunSource Energy , headquartered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uttar Pradesh , has placed an order for 105MW of Vertex bifacial modules , and will be using the modules for projects across multiple states in India .
Trina Solar will start the module shipment in the fourth quarter of 2020 .
This is the first 100MW plus contract in India for Trina Solar 's new Vertex modules , says the President of Trina Solar Asia Pacific , Helena Li .
`` The fact that such a large order for Vertex modules has come from India says a lot about the demand for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` In the India market , there has been a lot of interest and demand for the Vertex bifacial modules .
Going forward , we foresee continuous strong demand for high power solar modules and the reason for this is the Indian market is highly competitive , and conscious of the product performance , BOS and LCOE , '' says Li .
`` Everyone wants to achieve a better levelized cost of energy ( LCOE ) .
The Vertex modules are higher power modules , which means you do n't need to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total power output for the project . ''
`` This in turn reduces balance of system ( BOS ) cost .
Fewer modules , equates to : fewer mounting systems , less cabling , fewer junction boxes , fewer man hours required for installation and less land required for the project . ''
Vertex is a new product , but it is based on proven technology , which is monocrystalline PERC cell , multi busbars , three-cut cell and dual-glass platform technology , adds Li .
Adarsh Das , CEO and Co-Founder , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SunSource , we have always focused on upholding high quality and performance standards .
Our longstanding partnership with Trina Solar has helped us to continually offer highly reliable power solutions built around solar energy .
By combining Trina 's solar technology leadership with our applications engineering , we hope to make a significant contribution towards augmenting renewables capacity in India and elsewhere . ''
Kushagra Nandan , President and Co-Founder , SunSource Energy , adds : `` We congratulate Trina Solar for this order , and are pleased to be working with them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of SunSource 's continued adoption of new energy technologies for its clients and investors .
We were one of the first in India to deliver solar + storage and floating solar projects .
Bifacial technology adds glass-on-glass durability to the highly proven mono-PERC with Trina 's scale benefits , and allows us to utilize reflected radiation .
We believe this has the potential to be a game changer , and we intend to use these modules for our projects across the country . ''
Trina Solar 's new Vertex series of modules have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 % and can deliver more than 500W of power from the front surface , significantly more power than previous modules .
Vertex series modules come in two versions , mono-facial back sheet modules and bifacial double-glass modules which can also generate additional power from the backside of the module .
The benefit of having higher power modules is it significantly reduces balance of system ( BOS ) cost .
Trina Solar used the 500W-plus Vertex bifacial double-glass modules for a large-scale ground-mounted solar farm in northeast China .
The results were a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decrease of 3-4 % as compared to conventional 410W bifacial double-glass modules .
Vertex panels deliver more power because each panel incorporates 210mm diameter silicon cells .
The larger cell size enables higher area of active light capture , resulting in higher current output .
The 150 cells in each panel consist of high efficiency monocrystalline PERC cells and includes a combination of leading solar technologies optimized to boost the panel 's efficiency up to 21 % , a higher power output .
These leading solar technologies include multi-busbar technology which diminishes internal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a minimum , resulting in better low-light performance .
In addition , a highly engineered PV technology is incorporated in the product design that makes it possible to reduce the gap between each cell , therefore , enabling higher overall module efficiency which facilitates balance of system ( BOS ) cost savings .
Trina Solar 's research and development team has also introduced an innovative design that integrates advanced three-cut cell technology using a non-destructive cutting and high-density packaging technology .
This further reduces the resistance loss and significantly improves the PV module @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while maximizing space utilization .
By doing so , the scientists created high-power modules characterized by high efficiency and high reliability , giving customers security for its performance over a warrantied period of time .
Photo Link : https : //www.trinasolar.com/sites/default/files/India+Habitat+Center_recompress.jpg Photo Caption : India Habitat Centre Project in 2016 ( from left to right ) : Gaurav Mathur , Trina Solar India Director ; Helena Li , Trina Solar APAC President ; and Kushagra Nandan , SunSource Energy Co-founder and President Trina Solar is a world leading and total solutions provider for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trina Solar develops proprietary smart PV solutions for large power stations as well as commercial and residential solutions , energy storage systems and photovoltaic modules .
As the world 's leading provider of integrated solar energy solutions , Trina Solar has also taken the lead in the world of energy IoT ( internet of things ) .
It is committed to becoming a global leader in this new and emerging sector .
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NEW DELHI, April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Vertex modules from Trina Solar Co., Ltd ("Trina Solar" or the" Company"), a leading global provider of integrated PV modules and smart energy solutions, is spear-heading the solar energy industry's adoption of higher efficiency, higher power modules. The first 100MW plus contract in India for Vertex modules has been signed by SunSource Energy, a leading provider of solar-based energy and storage solutions in India, South East Asia and emerging markets.
SunSource Energy, headquartered in Noida in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, has placed an order for 105MW of Vertex bifacial modules, and will be using the modules for projects across multiple states in India. Trina Solar will start the module shipment in the fourth quarter of 2020.
This is the first 100MW plus contract in India for Trina Solar's new Vertex modules, says the President of Trina Solar Asia Pacific, Helena Li.
"The fact that such a large order for Vertex modules has come from India says a lot about the demand for renewable energy in this market."
"In the India market, there has been a lot of interest and demand for the Vertex bifacial modules. Going forward, we foresee continuous strong demand for high power solar modules and the reason for this is the Indian market is highly competitive, and conscious of the product performance, BOS and LCOE," says Li.
"Everyone wants to achieve a better levelized cost of energy (LCOE). The Vertex modules are higher power modules, which means you don't need to have as many modules to achieve the desired total power output for the project."
"This in turn reduces balance of system (BOS) cost. Fewer modules, equates to: fewer mounting systems, less cabling, fewer junction boxes, fewer man hours required for installation and less land required for the project."
Vertex is a new product, but it is based on proven technology, which is monocrystalline PERC cell, multi busbars, three-cut cell and dual-glass platform technology, adds Li.
Adarsh Das, CEO and Co-Founder, SunSource Energy, says: "At SunSource, we have always focused on upholding high quality and performance standards. Our longstanding partnership with Trina Solar has helped us to continually offer highly reliable power solutions built around solar energy. By combining Trina's solar technology leadership with our applications engineering, we hope to make a significant contribution towards augmenting renewables capacity in India and elsewhere."
Kushagra Nandan, President and Co-Founder, SunSource Energy, adds: "We congratulate Trina Solar for this order, and are pleased to be working with them. Using bifacial technology is another example of SunSource's continued adoption of new energy technologies for its clients and investors. We were one of the first in India to deliver solar + storage and floating solar projects. Bifacial technology adds glass-on-glass durability to the highly proven mono-PERC with Trina's scale benefits, and allows us to utilize reflected radiation. We believe this has the potential to be a game changer, and we intend to use these modules for our projects across the country."
Trina Solar's new Vertex series of modules have a conversion efficiency rate of up to 21% and can deliver more than 500W of power from the front surface, significantly more power than previous modules.
Vertex series modules come in two versions, mono-facial back sheet modules and bifacial double-glass modules which can also generate additional power from the backside of the module.
The benefit of having higher power modules is it significantly reduces balance of system (BOS) cost. Trina Solar used the 500W-plus Vertex bifacial double-glass modules for a large-scale ground-mounted solar farm in northeast China. The results were a BOS reduction of 6-8% and LCOE decrease of 3-4% as compared to conventional 410W bifacial double-glass modules.
Vertex panels deliver more power because each panel incorporates 210mm diameter silicon cells. The larger cell size enables higher area of active light capture, resulting in higher current output. The 150 cells in each panel consist of high efficiency monocrystalline PERC cells and includes a combination of leading solar technologies optimized to boost the panel's efficiency up to 21%, a higher power output.
These leading solar technologies include multi-busbar technology which diminishes internal resistance losses within the PV module to a minimum, resulting in better low-light performance. In addition, a highly engineered PV technology is incorporated in the product design that makes it possible to reduce the gap between each cell, therefore, enabling higher overall module efficiency which facilitates balance of system (BOS) cost savings.
Trina Solar's research and development team has also introduced an innovative design that integrates advanced three-cut cell technology using a non-destructive cutting and high-density packaging technology. This further reduces the resistance loss and significantly improves the PV module resistance to cell-cracks and hot spot performance while maximizing space utilization. By doing so, the scientists created high-power modules characterized by high efficiency and high reliability, giving customers security for its performance over a warrantied period of time.
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Photo Caption: India Habitat Centre Project in 2016 (from left to right): Gaurav Mathur, Trina Solar India Director; Helena Li, Trina Solar APAC President; and Kushagra Nandan, SunSource Energy Co-founder and President
About Trina Solar
Trina Solar is a world leading and total solutions provider for solar energy. Founded in 1997, Trina Solar develops proprietary smart PV solutions for large power stations as well as commercial and residential solutions, energy storage systems and photovoltaic modules. As the world's leading provider of integrated solar energy solutions, Trina Solar has also taken the lead in the world of energy IoT (internet of things). It is committed to becoming a global leader in this new and emerging sector. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com .
About SunSource Energy
SunSource Energy is a leading distributed solar energy company which develops, owns and operates solar power projects for its commercial and industrial customers across the globe. Since its inception in 2010, the company has been at the forefront of innovating reliable technology and bringing new energy solutions for the Indian and global market. SunSource has delivered more than 300 high-quality solar power projects across 24 States in India and 6 Countries globally. Some highlights include the largest solar rooftop projects in the Philippines at the time of commissioning, one of India's first private solar rooftop PPAs, and solar + storage projects. With its in-house project finance, EPC, Asset Management capabilities, SunSource Energy manages the entire development process of the solar power plant. The company is an investee of the Neev Fund – a private equity firm backed by State Bank of India (SBI) and UK's Department for International Development (DFID). For more information, please visit www.sunsource-energy.com
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tass--2020-04-30--Yemen reports first two coronavirus deaths

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
Yemen ’ s Health Ministry has recorded the country ’ s first two @ @ @ @ @ Arabia said on Thursday .
Yemen ’ s authorities reported the first coronavirus case in @ @ @ @ @ 10 .
On April 27 , Yemen ’ s special committee on combating the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ recovered .
On Wednesday , five new cases were identified in the country , taking @ @ @ @ @ six since the onset of the pandemic .
According to the United Nations , over @ @ @ @ @ — about 80 % of the country ’ s population — are in need of @ @ @ @ @ number of internally displaced persons exceeds three mln .
The UN believes that if the @ @ @ @ @ by the years of war , the consequences will be catastrophic .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. Yemen’s Health Ministry has recorded the country’s first two coronavirus deaths, Sky News Arabia said on Thursday.
Yemen’s authorities reported the first coronavirus case in the Hadhramaut Governorate on April 10. On April 27, Yemen’s special committee on combating the coronavirus announced that the patient had recovered.
On Wednesday, five new cases were identified in the country, taking the total case count to six since the onset of the pandemic.
According to the United Nations, over 24 mln people in Yemen — about 80% of the country’s population — are in need of humanitarian aid, and the number of internally displaced persons exceeds three mln. The UN believes that if the coronavirus spreads in Yemen weakened by the years of war, the consequences will be catastrophic.


tass--2020-04-30--Russia’s help to other countries is not at the expense of domestic effort — Kremlin

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian government renders assistance to other nations only when this help is @ @ @ @ @ the necessary domestic efforts , Kremlin spokesman , Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with @ @ @ @ @ other nations is always provided whenever possible , without it being to the detriment of @ @ @ @ @ to Russians themselves , '' he said .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. The Russian government renders assistance to other nations only when this help is not at the expense of the necessary domestic efforts, Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with RTVI.
"Help to other nations is always provided whenever possible, without it being to the detriment of the ability to render assistance to Russians themselves," he said.


tass--2020-04-30--New date of Victory Day parade to depend on coronavirus situation

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
The new date for holding the Victory Day Parade in Moscow will be set based on the novel coronavirus situation in Russia , Kremlin spokesman , Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with RTVI .
Answering a question about the event ’ s possible date and its attendance by foreign guests , Peskov said the parade is held first of all for Russians , for WWII veterans and their descendants .
`` New dates will be set with time , considering the dynamics of the epidemics .
It is impossible to say now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other heads of state and government , '' he said .
Peskov stressed that the 75th anniversary of victory in World War II is important for many countries .
`` By the way , this was demonstrated by the presidents — I mean , the presidents of Russia and the United States [ Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump ] — who adopted and published a joint statement on the anniversary of the Elbe River encounter .
This was very important , '' Peskov went on .
On April 16 , Russian President Vladimir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parade and the Immortal Regiment ’ s march would not be held on May 9 , but would take place later this year as soon as the coronavirus threat subsides .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. The new date for holding the Victory Day parade in Moscow will be set based on the novel coronavirus situation in Russia, Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with RTVI.
Answering a question about the event’s possible date and its attendance by foreign guests, Peskov said the parade is held first of all for Russians, for WWII veterans and their descendants.
"New dates will be set with time, considering the dynamics of the epidemics. It is impossible to say now how it will coincide with schedules of other heads of state and government," he said.
Peskov stressed that the 75th anniversary of victory in World War II is important for many countries.
"By the way, this was demonstrated by the presidents — I mean, the presidents of Russia and the United States [Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump] — who adopted and published a joint statement on the anniversary of the Elbe River encounter. This was very important," Peskov went on.
On April 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that both the Victory Day parade and the Immortal Regiment’s march would not be held on May 9, but would take place later this year as soon as the coronavirus threat subsides.


tass--2020-04-30--Police, Russian Guard to step up patrols during May holidays

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
Police and Russian Guard officers will step up control over anti-coronavirus restrictions during the May holidays period in Moscow and the Moscow Region , a law enforcement official said .
`` Police and Russian Guard will toughen control over violators of the self-isolation regime and social distancing during the May holidays in Moscow and the Moscow Region , '' the source said .
Special attention will be paid to forests , park zones , lake and river shores , where Russians traditionally go picnicking during the May holidays .
Until May 11 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their age must not leave their places of residence , but for cases when they need emergency medical assistance or have to continue to work .
People are also allowed to leave their homes to buy food , dispose garbage or walk a pet to a distance of 100 meters from the house .
The system of digital passes to travel about Moscow and the Moscow region was introduced on April 15 .
The e-pass is a special code consisting of letters and digits .
They are issued free of charge .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the phone , or via an SMS .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. Police and Russian Guard officers will step up control over anti-coronavirus restrictions during the May holidays period in Moscow and the Moscow Region, a law enforcement official said.
"Police and Russian Guard will toughen control over violators of the self-isolation regime and social distancing during the May holidays in Moscow and the Moscow Region," the source said.
Special attention will be paid to forests, park zones, lake and river shores, where Russians traditionally go picnicking during the May holidays.
Until May 11, all residents of the Russian capital regardless of their age must not leave their places of residence, but for cases when they need emergency medical assistance or have to continue to work. People are also allowed to leave their homes to buy food, dispose garbage or walk a pet to a distance of 100 meters from the house. The system of digital passes to travel about Moscow and the Moscow region was introduced on April 15. The e-pass is a special code consisting of letters and digits. They are issued free of charge. Applications are received either online, or over the phone, or via an SMS.


tass--2020-04-30--Normandy quartet ministers to discuss opening checkpoint on line of contact — Berlin

BERLIN , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
The foreign ministers of Russia , Germany , France and Ukraine who will @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday , will discuss the possibility of opening checkpoints on the line of contact @ @ @ @ @ , German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in a statement .
The talks are scheduled @ @ @ @ @ time ( 14:00 Moscow time ) .
`` Residents of eastern Ukraine are seriously affected @ @ @ @ @ closure of the line of contact is particularly difficult for elderly people , '' Maas @ @ @ @ @ respect , we are working to achieve rapid progress in the humanitarian sphere during this @ @ @ @ @ we are going to discuss unsealing the line of contact and the issue of checkpoints @ @ @ @ @ diplomat added .
In his opinion , reopening of checkpoints `` would be a true @ @ @ @ @ east of Ukraine .
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BERLIN, April 30. /TASS/. The foreign ministers of Russia, Germany, France and Ukraine who will have a video conference later on Thursday, will discuss the possibility of opening checkpoints on the line of contact in Donbass amid the pandemic, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in a statement.
The talks are scheduled to begin at 13:00 German time (14:00 Moscow time).
"Residents of eastern Ukraine are seriously affected by the pandemic. The closure of the line of contact is particularly difficult for elderly people," Maas said.
"In this respect, we are working to achieve rapid progress in the humanitarian sphere during this crisis. That is why we are going to discuss unsealing the line of contact and the issue of checkpoints," the German top diplomat added.
In his opinion, reopening of checkpoints "would be a true relief for people in the east of Ukraine.".


tass--2020-04-30--Kremlin spokesman urges Russians to stay home during May holidays, hope for plateau

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
There is moderate hope that the curve of the novel coronavirus infection in Russia has started to flatten , but the self-isolation regime must nevertheless be strictly observed until May 11 , Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with RTVI .
When asked whether the number of cases in Russia has started to plateau , the Kremlin spokesman said `` this is what everyone would like to see . ''
`` We can timidly hope for that , it ’ s better to stay optimistic , '' he added .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation will depend on how disciplined we would be and [ on whether ] we stay at home during the May holidays , in other words , on how we observe the self-isolation regime until May 11 , '' Peskov said .
He went on to say that , despite certain optimism , Russia continues its active effort to prepare regional healthcare facilities and increase the number of hospital beds .
The spokesman also called for finding the `` delicate balance '' between relying on people ’ s self-discipline and toughening restrictions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus scenario and a humanitarian disaster caused by the health system overload due to proper measures taken , Peskov said .
`` Thanks God , there was no humanitarian catastrophe in none of the Russian regions .
To our deep regret , the humanitarian disaster struck several US states , first of all New York .
This is very sad , '' he said .
The spokesman went on to say that a great number of deaths and the healthcare system overload `` is something that was avoided in the Russian Federation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the first to face a massive novel coronavirus outbreak .
`` We managed to avert the catastrophic scenario , '' he said .
`` This did not occur by itself , or by miracle , this happened as a result of the measures taken . ''
`` A lot was done thanks to actions of both the federal [ crisis ] center and the regional authorities , such as increasing the number of hospital beds in all regions to help the healthcare system withstand abrupt increases in [ the number of ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that sporadic crisis situations in this or that region `` are being promptly resolved . ''
Peskov denied claims that the novel coronavirus statistics in Russia could be underreported .
`` Undoubtedly , some differences in data from various agencies are possible and can not be ruled out .
However , in general , I trust them and think that there is no reason not to trust [ the statistics ] , '' he said , adding that `` no country is expected to give precise figures in a situation of this kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When asked whether he was sure that Russia ’ s statistics is not underreported , Peskov replied : `` yes , I ’ m sure . ''
Speaking about the quality of novel coronavirus tests , the spokesman said that presidential administration staff members `` undergo frequent [ coronavirus ] testing , due to the functions that they perform . ''
`` Naturally , every test has a margin of error , a certain degree of accuracy , '' he added .
`` There are Chinese tests , which are way worse [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European tests , which are better [ than Russian ones ] , and there are Russian tests , which are way better than the majority of its foreign rivals .
`` .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. There is moderate hope that the curve of the novel coronavirus infection in Russia has started to flatten, but the self-isolation regime must nevertheless be strictly observed until May 11, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with RTVI.
When asked whether the number of cases in Russia has started to plateau, the Kremlin spokesman said "this is what everyone would like to see."
"We can timidly hope for that, it’s better to stay optimistic," he added.
"However, in many aspects, the situation will depend on how disciplined we would be and [on whether] we stay at home during the May holidays, in other words, on how we observe the self-isolation regime until May 11," Peskov said.
He went on to say that, despite certain optimism, Russia continues its active effort to prepare regional healthcare facilities and increase the number of hospital beds.
The spokesman also called for finding the "delicate balance" between relying on people’s self-discipline and toughening restrictions.
Humanitarian disaster averted
Russia has managed to avoid the negative novel coronavirus scenario and a humanitarian disaster caused by the health system overload due to proper measures taken, Peskov said.
"Thanks God, there was no humanitarian catastrophe in none of the Russian regions. To our deep regret, the humanitarian disaster struck several US states, first of all New York. This is very sad," he said.
The spokesman went on to say that a great number of deaths and the healthcare system overload "is something that was avoided in the Russian Federation, primarily in Moscow," which was the first to face a massive novel coronavirus outbreak.
"We managed to avert the catastrophic scenario," he said. "This did not occur by itself, or by miracle, this happened as a result of the measures taken."
"A lot was done thanks to actions of both the federal [crisis] center and the regional authorities, such as increasing the number of hospital beds in all regions to help the healthcare system withstand abrupt increases in [the number of] patients," Peskov said, adding that sporadic crisis situations in this or that region "are being promptly resolved."
Russian statistics
Peskov denied claims that the novel coronavirus statistics in Russia could be underreported.
"Undoubtedly, some differences in data from various agencies are possible and cannot be ruled out. However, in general, I trust them and think that there is no reason not to trust [the statistics]," he said, adding that "no country is expected to give precise figures in a situation of this kind, this is simply impossible."
When asked whether he was sure that Russia’s statistics is not underreported, Peskov replied: "yes, I’m sure."
Speaking about the quality of novel coronavirus tests, the spokesman said that presidential administration staff members "undergo frequent [coronavirus] testing, due to the functions that they perform."
"Naturally, every test has a margin of error, a certain degree of accuracy," he added. "There are Chinese tests, which are way worse [than Russian ones], there are European tests, which are better [than Russian ones], and there are Russian tests, which are way better than the majority of its foreign rivals.".


tass--2020-04-30--Russia has enough potential to mitigate all negative consequences of crisis — Kremlin

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov believes that Russia has sufficient potential to mitigate any negative consequences of the crisis and to fulfill all social obligations to its citizens .
`` Our country has certain potential .
This potential is enough to dampen any negative consequences of global economic crises - to mitigate the impact of the current economic crisis and to keep fulfilling social obligations in full volume regardless of how difficult the situation becomes , '' he said .
The statement came in response to a question of why Russia introduced no direct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At the same time , the official said he would not make any forecasts on how severe the post-pandemic crisis would be .
`` The depth of the crisis that would follow the coronavirus pandemic can hardly be estimated precisely , and there hardly are economists who can forecast with a high degree of certainty that this or that sector of economy will be hit by a crisis in a month , two , three , four , '' he said in an interview with RTVI .
`` Under such circumstances , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correspond to the country ’ s potential and which , in the opinion of this country ’ s government , would be the best possible way to help the economy and its actors - be it individuals or legal entities - to overcome the difficult period , '' he said .
`` The two packages of measures that have already been announced are deemed to be optimal for the moment , '' Peskov went on .
He called upon Russian small-and medium-sized businesses `` to make use of the measures that had already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kremlin spokesman , `` more packages [ of support measures ] will follow . ''
`` President [ Vladimir Putin ] gave instructions to draft a new package of support measures , to prepare a national plan of economic development - a plan of the country ’ s development that takes into account that this crisis would bring in some new factors , which oblige us to make changes , to become more efficient , modern and capable of responding to drastic developments , '' he said .
Peskov said that returning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , '' but gave no specific timeframes .
`` The entire country will need to get together to overcome the manifestations of the crisis .
But , on the other hand , a crisis always makes those who overcame it stronger , '' he said .
He went on to say that the Russian `` economy has been under harsh restrictions in the past six years . ''
`` They predicted very difficult times for our economy , but we managed to adapt to those conditions , to reverse them in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to entire sectors of industry , we learned to produce things we never produced before , we started to develop high-tech industries more intensely , '' the Kremlin spokesman said , adding that Russia `` still has a long way to go to achieve full self-sustainability , but the distance that we have already covered is impressive . ''
In his opinion , the way Russia managed to adapt itself to those harsh circumstances gives grounds to believe that anti-crisis measures will also be successful .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov believes that Russia has sufficient potential to mitigate any negative consequences of the crisis and to fulfill all social obligations to its citizens.
"Our country has certain potential. This potential is enough to dampen any negative consequences of global economic crises - to mitigate the impact of the current economic crisis and to keep fulfilling social obligations in full volume regardless of how difficult the situation becomes," he said.
The statement came in response to a question of why Russia introduced no direct payments to its citizens under present-day circumstances.
At the same time, the official said he would not make any forecasts on how severe the post-pandemic crisis would be.
"The depth of the crisis that would follow the coronavirus pandemic can hardly be estimated precisely, and there hardly are economists who can forecast with a high degree of certainty that this or that sector of economy will be hit by a crisis in a month, two, three, four," he said in an interview with RTVI.
"Under such circumstances, every country takes own measures, which correspond to the country’s potential and which, in the opinion of this country’s government, would be the best possible way to help the economy and its actors - be it individuals or legal entities - to overcome the difficult period," he said.
"The two packages of measures that have already been announced are deemed to be optimal for the moment," Peskov went on.
He called upon Russian small-and medium-sized businesses "to make use of the measures that had already been adopted."
New reality
According to the Kremlin spokesman, "more packages [of support measures] will follow."
"President [Vladimir Putin] gave instructions to draft a new package of support measures, to prepare a national plan of economic development - a plan of the country’s development that takes into account that this crisis would bring in some new factors, which oblige us to make changes, to become more efficient, modern and capable of responding to drastic developments," he said.
Peskov said that returning to pre-crisis growth pace "would take some time," but gave no specific timeframes.
"The entire country will need to get together to overcome the manifestations of the crisis. But, on the other hand, a crisis always makes those who overcame it stronger," he said.
He went on to say that the Russian "economy has been under harsh restrictions in the past six years."
"They predicted very difficult times for our economy, but we managed to adapt to those conditions, to reverse them in our favor: we managed to give momentum to entire sectors of industry, we learned to produce things we never produced before, we started to develop high-tech industries more intensely," the Kremlin spokesman said, adding that Russia "still has a long way to go to achieve full self-sustainability, but the distance that we have already covered is impressive."
In his opinion, the way Russia managed to adapt itself to those harsh circumstances gives grounds to believe that anti-crisis measures will also be successful.


tass--2020-04-30--Three militants plotting terrorist attack killed in Russia's Urals city of Yekaterinburg

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
Three militants who were plotting a terrorist attack were killed during an anti-terrorism operation in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg , the information center of Russia ’ s National Anti-Terrorism Committee ( NAK ) told TASS on Thursday .
`` The FSB ( Federal Security Service ) of Russia prevented preparations for a terrorist attack .
A counter-terrorism operation was held in Yekaterinburg ’ s Chkalov region .
As a result of the operation , three militants involved in terrorist activities , have been neutralized , '' the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ improvised explosive devices had been discovered on site .
Shortly after , the regional FSB office announced that the counter-terrorism operation regime has been lifted .
Special measures and temporary restrictions , imposed in the area for the period of the anti-terrorism operation , have been removed .
`` Starting from 05:15 local time ( 3:15 Moscow time ) , the counter-terrorism operation regime in Yekaterinburg ’ s district of Chkalov and the Aramil city district of the Sverdlovsk Region is lifted .
The counter-terrorism operation is over .
The criminals resisted [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' FSB said .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. Three militants who were plotting a terrorist attack were killed during an anti-terrorism operation in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg, the information center of Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAK) told TASS on Thursday.
"The FSB (Federal Security Service) of Russia prevented preparations for a terrorist attack. A counter-terrorism operation was held in Yekaterinburg’s Chkalov region. As a result of the operation, three militants involved in terrorist activities, have been neutralized," the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said.
It said that weapons, ammunition and improvised explosive devices had been discovered on site.
Shortly after, the regional FSB office announced that the counter-terrorism operation regime has been lifted. Special measures and temporary restrictions, imposed in the area for the period of the anti-terrorism operation, have been removed.
"Starting from 05:15 local time (3:15 Moscow time), the counter-terrorism operation regime in Yekaterinburg’s district of Chkalov and the Aramil city district of the Sverdlovsk Region is lifted. The counter-terrorism operation is over. The criminals resisted [the arrest] and received mortal wounds," FSB said.


tass--2020-04-30--Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 66,000 in past day — WHO

GENEVA , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
More than 66,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus were registered worldwide on April 29 , or by some 10,000 cases less than on the previous day , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) said in its daily bulletin on Wednesday .
As of 11:00 Moscow time on April 29 , as many as 3,018,952 novel coronavirus cases and 207,973 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe .
The number of confirmed cases grew by 66,276 in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities increased by 5,376 .
Europe accounts for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - 1,406,899 and 129,311 respectively .
In the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 21,750 and the number of deaths - by 2,882 .
The number confirmed COVID-2019 cases in South and North America reached 1,213,088 and the number of deaths stands at 62,404 .
In the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 33,481 and the number of deaths - by 2,193 .
The East Mediterranean region has 176,928 cases and 7,304 fatalities as of April 28 .
In the past 24 hours , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of deaths - by 156 .
The biggest number of coronavirus cases was reported from the United States ( 983,457 ) , Spain ( 210,773 ) , Italy ( 201,505 ) , the United Kingdom ( 161,149 ) , Germany ( 157,641 ) , France ( 125,464 ) , Turkey ( 114,653 ) , Russia ( 99,399 ) , Iran ( 92,284 ) , and China ( 84,369 ) .
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus ( previously known as 2019-nCoV ) was reported in China ’ s city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industrial center with a population of 12 million , in late December 2019 .
Since then , cases of the new coronavirus have been reported from nearly all parts of the world .
On March 11 , 2020 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
The WHO statistics is based only on officially confirmed information about cases and deaths , provided by national governments .
At the same time , the organization does not provide the statistics on recoveries .
According to the US-based Johns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have recovered from the virus worldwide .

GENEVA, April 30. /TASS/. More than 66,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus were registered worldwide on April 29, or by some 10,000 cases less than on the previous day, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily bulletin on Wednesday.
As of 11:00 Moscow time on April 29, as many as 3,018,952 novel coronavirus cases and 207,973 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe. The number of confirmed cases grew by 66,276 in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities increased by 5,376.
Europe accounts for the majority of confirmed cases and fatalities - 1,406,899 and 129,311 respectively. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 21,750 and the number of deaths - by 2,882.
The number confirmed COVID-2019 cases in South and North America reached 1,213,088 and the number of deaths stands at 62,404. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 33,481 and the number of deaths - by 2,193.
The East Mediterranean region has 176,928 cases and 7,304 fatalities as of April 28. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 5,690 and the number of deaths - by 156.
The biggest number of coronavirus cases was reported from the United States (983,457), Spain (210,773), Italy (201,505), the United Kingdom (161,149), Germany (157,641), France (125,464), Turkey (114,653), Russia (99,399), Iran (92,284), and China (84,369).
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus (previously known as 2019-nCoV) was reported in China’s city of Wuhan, a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million, in late December 2019. Since then, cases of the new coronavirus have been reported from nearly all parts of the world. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
The WHO statistics is based only on officially confirmed information about cases and deaths, provided by national governments.
At the same time, the organization does not provide the statistics on recoveries. According to the US-based Johns Hopkins University, a total of 971,599 people have recovered from the virus worldwide.


tass--2020-04-30--Russia invites OSCE to consider Putin’s initiative on ‘green corridors’ during pandemic

VIENNA , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
Russia suggested considering Russian President Vladimir Putin ’ s initiative to create `` green corridors '' for delivery essential goods that would be unimpeded by sanctions and trade wars , Russia ’ s OSCE envoy Alexander Lukashevich said on Wednesday .
`` We have suggested studying Russian President V.V .
Putin ’ s initiative to set up green corridors , free of trade wars and sanctions , for unimpeded delivery of medicines , food , equipment and technologies for anti-coronavirus efforts to everyone in need , '' the Russian permanent mission to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( OSCE ) said in a Twitter post .
The Russian diplomat also welcomed a series of webinars , launched by the OSCE Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities ( OCEEA ) , to discuss the pandemic ’ s economic and environmental impact and OSCE ’ s possible role in overcoming those difficulties .
During the emergency summit of the G20 group on March 26 , Putin suggested that G20 leaders imposed a moratorium on various restrictions imposed on coronavirus-hit countries .
`` Much was said now about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interrupted , it is undeniably crucial .
However , it is equally vital to create the so-called ‘ green corridors ’ free of trade wars and sanctions to exchange medicine , food , equipment and technology during the crisis , '' he said .
He also proposed that the International Monetary Fund create a mechanism to provide long-term interest-free loans to countries .

VIENNA, April 30. /TASS/. Russia suggested considering Russian President Vladimir Putin’s initiative to create "green corridors" for delivery essential goods that would be unimpeded by sanctions and trade wars, Russia’s OSCE envoy Alexander Lukashevich said on Wednesday.
"We have suggested studying Russian President V.V. Putin’s initiative to set up green corridors, free of trade wars and sanctions, for unimpeded delivery of medicines, food, equipment and technologies for anti-coronavirus efforts to everyone in need," the Russian permanent mission to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said in a Twitter post.
The Russian diplomat also welcomed a series of webinars, launched by the OSCE Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA), to discuss the pandemic’s economic and environmental impact and OSCE’s possible role in overcoming those difficulties.
During the emergency summit of the G20 group on March 26, Putin suggested that G20 leaders imposed a moratorium on various restrictions imposed on coronavirus-hit countries. "Much was said now about the need to ensure supply chains are not interrupted, it is undeniably crucial. However, it is equally vital to create the so-called ‘green corridors’ free of trade wars and sanctions to exchange medicine, food, equipment and technology during the crisis," he said.
He also proposed that the International Monetary Fund create a mechanism to provide long-term interest-free loans to countries.


tass--2020-04-30--Batch of nuclear fuel delivered to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant — Russian embassy

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
A new batch of nuclear fuel has been delivered to the Bushehr nuclear @ @ @ @ @ in Iran , the Russian embassy to the Islamic republic said in a Twitter post @ @ @ @ @ to efforts of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran , [ Russian nuclear corporation ] @ @ @ @ @ Ministry , a new batch of nuclear fuel was delivered to the Bushehr NPP .
@ @ @ @ @ functioning of the reactor , '' the embassy said .
On April 12 , a @ @ @ @ @ atomic agency , Mahmoud Jafari , announced that Bushehr ’ s Unit 1 will be @ @ @ @ @ and technical maintenance in the run-up to the peak season in summer .
The Bushehr @ @ @ @ @ by Russia in Iran .
Rosatom implements the construction project for the second stage of @ @ @ @ @ and third power units ) with a total capacity of 2,100 MW .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. A new batch of nuclear fuel has been delivered to the Bushehr nuclear power plant (NPP) in Iran, the Russian embassy to the Islamic republic said in a Twitter post on Wednesday.
"Thanks to efforts of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, [Russian nuclear corporation] Rosatom and the Russian Foreign Ministry, a new batch of nuclear fuel was delivered to the Bushehr NPP. It was necessary for further functioning of the reactor," the embassy said.
On April 12, a deputy head of Iran's atomic agency, Mahmoud Jafari, announced that Bushehr’s Unit 1 will be temporarily shut down for refueling and technical maintenance in the run-up to the peak season in summer.
The Bushehr nuclear power plant was built by Russia in Iran. Rosatom implements the construction project for the second stage of the NPP (the second and third power units) with a total capacity of 2,100 MW.


tass--2020-04-30--No one has clear understanding of when international air travel resumes — Kremlin

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
So far , there have been no concrete forecasts on when the international @ @ @ @ @ Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with RTVI , commenting on reports that @ @ @ @ @ selling tickets for June .
`` We can forecast anything , but no one has @ @ @ @ @ official said .
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , Russia fully suspended regular and charter @ @ @ @ @ 27 , air carriers can only perform special flights to bring their citizens back home @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest @ @ @ @ @ have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported .
To date @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 10,286 patients having recovered from the @ @ @ @ @ latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an @ @ @ @ @ public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. So far, there have been no concrete forecasts on when the international air travel will resume, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with RTVI, commenting on reports that some air carriers have started selling tickets for June.
"We can forecast anything, but no one has clear understanding," the official said.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Russia fully suspended regular and charter international air travel on March 27, air carriers can only perform special flights to bring their citizens back home.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported.
To date, a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-30--Russia does not raise matter of having sanctions eased — Kremlin spokesman

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
Russia does not raise the question of having sanctions eased and receives no @ @ @ @ @ side , Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with RTVI .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ .
The Russian side never raises the question of those sanctions , and the Russian @ @ @ @ @ of sanctions in the dialogue with his counterpart , '' he said , answering to @ @ @ @ @ expected anti-Russian sanctions to be eased .
According to the spokesman , it should not @ @ @ @ @ abandon its idea of deterring Russia on the international arena .
`` I think no @ @ @ @ @ idea of deterring Russia .
Don ’ t forget that [ US ] President [ @ @ @ @ @ to his own words , has the harshest stance on Russia , '' Peskov said @ @ @ @ @ that the Pentagon intended to reduce its financing of projects aimed at deterring Russia for @ @ @ @ @ wall on the border with Mexico .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. Russia does not raise the question of having sanctions eased and receives no such signals from the US side, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with RTVI.
"There have been no such signals. The Russian side never raises the question of those sanctions, and the Russian president never raises the issue of sanctions in the dialogue with his counterpart," he said, answering to a question on whether Moscow expected anti-Russian sanctions to be eased.
According to the spokesman, it should not be expected that Washington would abandon its idea of deterring Russia on the international arena.
"I think no one in Washington abandoned the idea of deterring Russia. Don’t forget that [US] President [Donald] Trump, according to his own words, has the harshest stance on Russia," Peskov said, commenting on media reports that the Pentagon intended to reduce its financing of projects aimed at deterring Russia for the sake of building a wall on the border with Mexico.


tass--2020-04-30--Month of restrictions helped to slow down coronavirus infection rate in Russia — official

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
The novel coronavirus infection rate in Russia slowed down noticeably as a result of the four weeks of anti-coronavirus restrictions , the chief of Russia ’ s sanitary watchdog , Anna Popova , said on Wednesday .
`` The most important thing is to break personal contacts < ... > In this case , less people will be infected .
We have spent two incubation periods in this state of isolation .
Let me remind you that the incubation period of the virus - which is the time between catching the virus and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease - is 14 days .
Two incubation periods are the necessary minimum , and they helped to slow down the infection rate noticeably .
So , this [ isolation period ] needs to continue , '' she said during a roundtable headlined ‘ Detecting and defeating COVID-19.
’ In her words , the daily increase in new cases was 23-30 % at the very start of the outbreak in Russia .
Now it stands at 7-8 % .
`` Abiding by all the rules today will naturally give us an opportunity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future , '' she said , adding that when this happens , there would still be `` certain special aspects related to the virus . ''
She also mentioned `` the real quarantine '' in China , where tough measures allowed to slow down the infection within 1.5-2 incubation periods .
`` Our restrictions were not that tough , but we managed to slow down the infection rate within two incubation periods .
That ’ s why we need the third one , to reach the point of no return .
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ observe restrictions , we will quickly find ourselves back at square one and will have to once again extend the quarantine or search for other solutions - not quite pleasant and not quite convenient , '' the official said .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported .
To date , a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. The novel coronavirus infection rate in Russia slowed down noticeably as a result of the four weeks of anti-coronavirus restrictions, the chief of Russia’s sanitary watchdog, Anna Popova, said on Wednesday.
"The most important thing is to break personal contacts <...> In this case, less people will be infected. We have spent two incubation periods in this state of isolation. Let me remind you that the incubation period of the virus - which is the time between catching the virus and beginning to have symptoms of the infectious disease - is 14 days. Two incubation periods are the necessary minimum, and they helped to slow down the infection rate noticeably. So, this [isolation period] needs to continue," she said during a roundtable headlined ‘Detecting and defeating COVID-19.’
In her words, the daily increase in new cases was 23-30% at the very start of the outbreak in Russia. Now it stands at 7-8%.
"Abiding by all the rules today will naturally give us an opportunity to return to our normal life in the future," she said, adding that when this happens, there would still be "certain special aspects related to the virus."
She also mentioned "the real quarantine" in China, where tough measures allowed to slow down the infection within 1.5-2 incubation periods.
"Our restrictions were not that tough, but we managed to slow down the infection rate within two incubation periods. That’s why we need the third one, to reach the point of no return. At the same time, if we do not observe restrictions, we will quickly find ourselves back at square one and will have to once again extend the quarantine or search for other solutions - not quite pleasant and not quite convenient," the official said.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported.
To date, a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-30--Russia’s UN envoy says claims of Astana format’s 'death' proved to be false

UNITED NATIONS , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
Claims that the Astana format on Syrian reconciliation is `` dead , @ @ @ @ @ number of UN Security Council members , have proved to be false , Russia ’ @ @ @ @ @ said on Wednesday during a UN Security Council meeting on Syria in the form of @ @ @ @ @ The news of Astana ’ s ‘ deaths , ’ which some of our colleagues @ @ @ @ @ rushed to disseminate last month , turned out to be fake , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ of the foreign ministers of Russia , Turkey and Iran took place on April 22 @ @ @ @ @ `` The ministers underlined the leading role that the Astana format plays in the Syrian @ @ @ @ @ stabilization in the country , return of refugees , solution of humanitarian problems of the @ @ @ @ @ within the Constitutional Committee .
`` .

UNITED NATIONS, April 30. /TASS/. Claims that the Astana format on Syrian reconciliation is "dead," earlier made by a number of UN Security Council members, have proved to be false, Russia’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya said on Wednesday during a UN Security Council meeting on Syria in the form of a video conference.
"The news of Astana’s ‘deaths,’ which some of our colleagues in the UN Security Council rushed to disseminate last month, turned out to be fake," he said.
"A video conference of the foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey and Iran took place on April 22," Nebenzya said. "The ministers underlined the leading role that the Astana format plays in the Syrian reconciliation process, which includes stabilization in the country, return of refugees, solution of humanitarian problems of the civilian population and intra-Syrian dialogue within the Constitutional Committee.".


tass--2020-04-30--Russia upset by Western attempts to shift blame for pandemic on China — minister

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
Russia is upset by attempts of certain Western countries to put the blame for the coronavirus pandemic on China , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an exclusive interview with TASS First Deputy Director General Mikhail Gusman .
`` I ’ d primarily would like to say that we are saddened by the rhetoric and attempts to point figure at one side or another .
You mentioned that the US is accusing China .
Europe is also voicing its accusations ( it happened in France and Germany ) against China , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointed to the statements of certain European countries intending to demand tens and even hundreds of billions of dollars from China as compensation for not notifying the global community about the pandemic in time .
`` US President Donald Trump recently addressed this issue during one of his briefings and said that the US might put forward similar claims but demanding much bigger amounts than hundreds of billions of dollars , '' he noted .
`` We see it all .
This is all very sad , of course . ''
Lavrov stressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority .
`` Later , we will definitely need to investigate reasons it emerged at least to understands how to create a reliable antidote for the future .
There are forecasts of scientists that this very coronavirus might come back and it will be with us permanently like flu and a number of other seasonal diseases .
Therefore , we will definitely need to study the reasons , '' he emphasized .
The Russian foreign minister clarified that this investigation is necessary not to simply say , `` I was right .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did everything right and now let ’ s vote for me , '' but to understand how to draft optimal responses to overcome this threat in the future .
Trump earlier announced that the US administration is considering pressing financial claims against Beijing due to losses suffered in the pandemic .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. Russia is upset by attempts of certain Western countries to put the blame for the coronavirus pandemic on China, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an exclusive interview with TASS First Deputy Director General Mikhail Gusman.
"I’d primarily would like to say that we are saddened by the rhetoric and attempts to point figure at one side or another. You mentioned that the US is accusing China. Europe is also voicing its accusations (it happened in France and Germany) against China," he answered the question.
The minister pointed to the statements of certain European countries intending to demand tens and even hundreds of billions of dollars from China as compensation for not notifying the global community about the pandemic in time. "US President Donald Trump recently addressed this issue during one of his briefings and said that the US might put forward similar claims but demanding much bigger amounts than hundreds of billions of dollars," he noted. "We see it all. This is all very sad, of course."
Lavrov stressed that victory over pandemic remains an absolute priority. "Later, we will definitely need to investigate reasons it emerged at least to understands how to create a reliable antidote for the future. There are forecasts of scientists that this very coronavirus might come back and it will be with us permanently like flu and a number of other seasonal diseases. Therefore, we will definitely need to study the reasons," he emphasized.
The Russian foreign minister clarified that this investigation is necessary not to simply say, "I was right. This is who is to blame. I did everything right and now let’s vote for me," but to understand how to draft optimal responses to overcome this threat in the future.
Trump earlier announced that the US administration is considering pressing financial claims against Beijing due to losses suffered in the pandemic.


tass--2020-04-29--Hainan to expand tropical rainforest parks to increase population of rare gibbons

HAIKOU , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
The Hainan authorities intend to accelerate the development of tropical rainforest parks in the central and southern parts of the island and create favorable conditions for the growth of the population of unique local gibbons , www.stdaily.com writes .
`` Thanks to the development of tropical rainforests , we are creating a `` green biological shield '' on Hainan .
By protecting these forests , we are restoring an integral ecosystem , as it had once existed , ” the publication quotes the words of the head of the regional forest administration Xia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saving rare species of fauna , as well as endangered flora . ''
According to the official , the strategy of the island ’ s administration is aimed at maintaining an optimal natural balance , on which the level of well-being of the population depends directly .
The official said that , according to statistics , the area of tropical frainorests inhabited by the Hainan gibbons already exceeds 4,400 square kilometers — about 15 % of the total province .
The official said that local authorities and relevant agencies in Beijing pay close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to Chen Qing , an employee of the Bawanglin Nature Reserve , these rare primates had previously avoided humans , however recently they have begun to get near human settlements .
`` Previously , gibbons reacted to the slightest movement and instantly disappeared from view , it was very difficult to track them .
Although , recently these animals have become bolder and are watching the rangers from a distance of only three meters , '' he said .
According to his colleague , several years ago , during a typhoon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led to large landslides , the reserve ’ s specialists built ropes at the tops of the trees to build comfortable passages to provide freedom of movement for gibbons that rarely descend to the ground .
At first , the animals did not dare to approach , but gradually they got used to it and now constantly use these artificial devices .
“ During our work to protect the Hainan gibbons , we have achieved positive changes , as a result , there has been a tendency to a steady increase in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Due to uncontrolled hunting and large-scale deforestation , the number of Hainan gibbons on the island from the 1950s decreased from 2000 species to 7 in the 1980s .
To save them from total extinction , the local government created the Bawanglin Nature Reserve in the area where the last surviving primates of this species were discovered .
Following that move , an intensive planting of trees , which are vital for these primates , was initiated in the conservation area .
Over the past two decades , about 100,000 trees were planted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to some extend .
The Hainan gibbons , currently preserved only on this Chinese island , rarely descend to the ground , preferring to live on trees at an altitude of about 10 meters .
All these factors significantly complicate their maintenance and population growth in artificial conditions .

HAIKOU, April 30. /TASS/. The Hainan authorities intend to accelerate the development of tropical rainforest parks in the central and southern parts of the island and create favorable conditions for the growth of the population of unique local gibbons, www.stdaily.com writes.
"Thanks to the development of tropical rainforests, we are creating a "green biological shield" on Hainan. By protecting these forests, we are restoring an integral ecosystem, as it had once existed,” the publication quotes the words of the head of the regional forest administration Xia Fei. "Thus, we are saving rare species of fauna, as well as endangered flora."
According to the official, the strategy of the island’s administration is aimed at maintaining an optimal natural balance, on which the level of well-being of the population depends directly. The official said that, according to statistics, the area of tropical frainorests inhabited by the Hainan gibbons already exceeds 4,400 square kilometers — about 15% of the total province. The official said that local authorities and relevant agencies in Beijing pay close attention to the development of these areas.
According to Chen Qing, an employee of the Bawanglin Nature Reserve, these rare primates had previously avoided humans, however recently they have begun to get near human settlements. "Previously, gibbons reacted to the slightest movement and instantly disappeared from view, it was very difficult to track them. Although, recently these animals have become bolder and are watching the rangers from a distance of only three meters," he said.
According to his colleague, several years ago, during a typhoon, which tumbled down trees and even led to large landslides, the reserve’s specialists built ropes at the tops of the trees to build comfortable passages to provide freedom of movement for gibbons that rarely descend to the ground. At first, the animals did not dare to approach, but gradually they got used to it and now constantly use these artificial devices.
“During our work to protect the Hainan gibbons, we have achieved positive changes, as a result, there has been a tendency to a steady increase in their population,” Chen Qing concluded.
Due to uncontrolled hunting and large-scale deforestation, the number of Hainan gibbons on the island from the 1950s decreased from 2000 species to 7 in the 1980s. To save them from total extinction, the local government created the Bawanglin Nature Reserve in the area where the last surviving primates of this species were discovered. Following that move, an intensive planting of trees, which are vital for these primates, was initiated in the conservation area. Over the past two decades, about 100,000 trees were planted, which allowed to restore the forests to some extend.
The Hainan gibbons, currently preserved only on this Chinese island, rarely descend to the ground, preferring to live on trees at an altitude of about 10 meters. All these factors significantly complicate their maintenance and population growth in artificial conditions.