tass--2020-05-12--Amerigo Education Announces Class of 2020 University Outcomes

CHICAGO , May 11 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Amerigo Education , the creator of the comprehensive boarding model for international students in the US , today announced its class of 2020 university outcomes .
All Amerigo senior students across ten campuses have been accepted into top-ranking universities , with over two-thirds earning entry into Top 100 US universities and one-third accepted into Top 50 universities .
This year 's university acceptances include highly ranked universities such as University of Southern California , New York University , University of Florida , Boston University and several University of California schools , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UC San Diego and UC Davis .
`` At Amerigo , we strive to be our students ' strongest advocates as they progress down their academic path .
The current class of graduating seniors reflect the passion and care we put into our students throughout their high school career , '' said Craig Pines , CEO of Amerigo .
`` We have a deep understanding of the criteria that highly ranked US universities evaluate when considering international applicants .
Our University Advantage program ( UAP ) utilizes a highly individualized approach which emphasizes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole person '' .
By providing comprehensive support to position our students for the best possible college outcome , we make the journey less intimidating , and ultimately , more successful . ''
Amerigo 's UAP is a four-year program that provides a unique , personalized approach for guiding international high school students in all areas of their university application process .
With the purpose of enhancing each students ' competitiveness when applying to universities , the program includes high school course selection , standardized test preparation , university advising , essay writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amerigo has a University Guidance Advisor on every campus , who works with each student on an individual basis throughout the college application process .
Giang Do , a student in the Class of 2020 from the Boca Raton campus , who received six offers to top schools , including UC Santa Barbara , University of Wisconsin–Madison and Purdue University , shared her experience of benefiting from the UAP , `` Thanks to the support from Amerigo staff members , I gained more confidence in my capabilities and felt prepared to achieve the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided comprehensive support from the very beginning of my college application in junior year , including useful tools such as online tutoring and weekly practice tests for the SATs , as well as insightful advice and edits on my writing .
Attending campus tours through the UAP also played a significant role in helping me decide which university I will attend . ''
Amerigo 's holistic support of the students extends beyond academics , as it encourages students to stay active both in and outside of school .
One senior from Amerigo Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ university acceptances in total , including Penn State University and University of Washington , was very active in extracurriculars , participating in the school 's fencing team , Science Olympiad , volleyball , and soccer , `` I also made sure to maintain a good GPA , as it is the best evidence to show admissions officers that I 've worked extremely hard .
Selective universities want more than just test takers . ''
Students like Nguyen benefit from Amerigo 's Student Success Portfolio , an online platform where students post examples of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The portfolio can be shared with admissions officials during the application process , giving Amerigo students greater exposure with highlights of their progress throughout their high school years .
One of the Amerigo students , Sicheng Guo , who received seven university acceptances , with all schools ranked in the top 50 , including UC Davis , UC Irvine , and University of Illinois , credited part of his success to being proactive during the application process , `` Starting early will allow you to get help with proofreading your essay .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the University Guidance Advisors and campus team , who provided support in all areas , including essay writing , test preparation , and student portfolio development .
I believe the skills I gained during my times with Amerigo will be helpful and beneficial in my future . ''
With Amerigo seniors ' time in high school approaching its end , the boarding program continues to focus its efforts on providing support for all the students .
In light of the ongoing global health crisis , Amerigo has introduced the Start Anywhere Program to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the coming months .
The program gives Amerigo students who are unable to travel to the U.S. for the start of the Fall 2020 school term the option to begin their coursework online , where in addition to a full academic curriculum , they will receive English language learning and university advising as if they were on-campus in the U.S.. More information about Start Anywhere can be found here : https : //bit.ly/2xrQZKk Amerigo supports international students at high performing , private U.S. high schools by utilizing a holistic approach that emphasizes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environment .
The company provides supplemental academic support , English language development , university guidance , mentorship and cultural immersion to prepare international students with the skills , values and care required to succeed in high school , at the university level and beyond .
For more information , visit amerigoeducation.com .

CHICAGO, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Amerigo Education, the creator of the comprehensive boarding model for international students in the US, today announced its class of 2020 university outcomes. All Amerigo senior students across ten campuses have been accepted into top-ranking universities, with over two-thirds earning entry into Top 100 US universities and one-third accepted into Top 50 universities. This year's university acceptances include highly ranked universities such as University of Southern California, New York University, University of Florida, Boston University and several University of California schools, including UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC San Diego and UC Davis.
"At Amerigo, we strive to be our students' strongest advocates as they progress down their academic path. The current class of graduating seniors reflect the passion and care we put into our students throughout their high school career," said Craig Pines, CEO of Amerigo. "We have a deep understanding of the criteria that highly ranked US universities evaluate when considering international applicants. Our University Advantage program (UAP) utilizes a highly individualized approach which emphasizes strong academics combined with becoming a "whole person". By providing comprehensive support to position our students for the best possible college outcome, we make the journey less intimidating, and ultimately, more successful."
Amerigo's UAP is a four-year program that provides a unique, personalized approach for guiding international high school students in all areas of their university application process. With the purpose of enhancing each students' competitiveness when applying to universities, the program includes high school course selection, standardized test preparation, university advising, essay writing and university campus tours. Additionally, Amerigo has a University Guidance Advisor on every campus, who works with each student on an individual basis throughout the college application process.
Giang Do, a student in the Class of 2020 from the Boca Raton campus, who received six offers to top schools, including UC Santa Barbara, University of Wisconsin–Madison and Purdue University, shared her experience of benefiting from the UAP, "Thanks to the support from Amerigo staff members, I gained more confidence in my capabilities and felt prepared to achieve the acceptances to my dream schools. Amerigo provided comprehensive support from the very beginning of my college application in junior year, including useful tools such as online tutoring and weekly practice tests for the SATs, as well as insightful advice and edits on my writing. Attending campus tours through the UAP also played a significant role in helping me decide which university I will attend."
Amerigo's holistic support of the students extends beyond academics, as it encourages students to stay active both in and outside of school. One senior from Amerigo Chicago, Benny Nguyen, who received 12 university acceptances in total, including Penn State University and University of Washington, was very active in extracurriculars, participating in the school's fencing team, Science Olympiad, volleyball, and soccer, "I also made sure to maintain a good GPA, as it is the best evidence to show admissions officers that I've worked extremely hard. Selective universities want more than just test takers." Students like Nguyen benefit from Amerigo's Student Success Portfolio, an online platform where students post examples of their academic achievements and extracurricular activities. The portfolio can be shared with admissions officials during the application process, giving Amerigo students greater exposure with highlights of their progress throughout their high school years.
One of the Amerigo students, Sicheng Guo, who received seven university acceptances, with all schools ranked in the top 50, including UC Davis, UC Irvine, and University of Illinois, credited part of his success to being proactive during the application process, "Starting early will allow you to get help with proofreading your essay. I worked closely with Amerigo staff, including the University Guidance Advisors and campus team, who provided support in all areas, including essay writing, test preparation, and student portfolio development. I believe the skills I gained during my times with Amerigo will be helpful and beneficial in my future."
With Amerigo seniors' time in high school approaching its end, the boarding program continues to focus its efforts on providing support for all the students. In light of the ongoing global health crisis, Amerigo has introduced the Start Anywhere Program to alleviate concerns regarding travel and/or visa restrictions in the coming months. The program gives Amerigo students who are unable to travel to the U.S. for the start of the Fall 2020 school term the option to begin their coursework online, where in addition to a full academic curriculum, they will receive English language learning and university advising as if they were on-campus in the U.S.. More information about Start Anywhere can be found here: https://bit.ly/2xrQZKk
About Amerigo
Amerigo supports international students at high performing, private U.S. high schools by utilizing a holistic approach that emphasizes excellent academic outcomes within a nurturing boarding environment. The company provides supplemental academic support, English language development, university guidance, mentorship and cultural immersion to prepare international students with the skills, values and care required to succeed in high school, at the university level and beyond. For more information, visit amerigoeducation.com.
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tass--2020-05-12--Singapore's BIGO Technology Donates To "Memory Of Generations" In Honor Of Veterans

MOSCOW , May 10 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore company , BIGO Technology ( BIGO ) , celebrated Russia 's 75th Victory Day by donating to `` Memory of Generations , '' a charitable foundation that provides holistic support and medical care for military veterans who valiantly fought for the freedom of the Russian Federation and aided in ending WWII .
BIGO rallied its in-app communities on Bigo Live and Likee Live via popular content creators , igniting viewers ' support and patriotism .
A campaign was organised with content creators battling out by performing Russian revolutionary songs in-app in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of fans for a single purpose - to donate to the Memory of Generations Foundation in support of military veterans , especially during this difficult COVID-19 pandemic period .
Popular broadcasters , Bigo Live Username `` play_with_me '' and Likee Username `` STИЛ'NЯХА '' have been voted via the campaign as `` Victory Day '' ambassadors and will present the proceeds on behalf of BIGO to `` Memory of Generations '' later in the month .
BIGO hopes to be a platform for spreading positive messages and maintaining social connections especially during COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraged their communities to reminisce on their past victory by sharing their reflections and pictures of Victory Day memorabilia on their app wall .
Through these activities , BIGO hopes to spur conversational topics surrounding their history , veterans ' sacrifice and to express gratitude towards them .
Over 1 million Russian viewers enjoyed the 2-day campaign which ran from 8 May to 9 May , as the apps showcased a number of different talented broadcasters .
`` Being a part of and contributing to such a memorable day in Russia carries significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are a technology company that believes in bringing people together , we hope that through this initiative we are able to bring the Russian people together digitally , in a time when we are physically apart .
We also hope to alleviate feelings of isolation by providing a plethora of infotainment content on our apps , '' Mike Ong , Vice President for BIGO Technology says .
Ekaterina Kruglova , Executive Director for `` Memory of Generations '' says , `` The Organization provides daily medical care for veterans and we ultimately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Due to COVID-19 , we have had to abandon our plans and most events have been cancelled ; this is why we are grateful to partner with a global firm like BIGO .
We believe this will amplify our efforts in building awareness and is a step in the right direction towards digitizing our communications and events . ''
BIGO Technology ( BIGO ) is one of the fastest-growing Singapore technology companies , with more than 30 offices and 6 R & D centres around the world .
Powered by Artificial Intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services have gained immense popularity , with around 400 million monthly active users in more than 150 countries .
These include Bigo Live ( live streaming ) , Likee ( short-form video ) and imo ( instant communication ) .
BIGO is dedicated to connecting the world and to enable everyone to share their beautiful moments .
With a vision to be a content platform that inspires one billion people 's lives , BIGO aims to empower a new generation of users with an exciting new social language where they can showcase , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and creative online environment .
The MEMORY OF GENERATIONS Charitable Foundation is the only non-profit organization in Russia that provides targeted high-tech medical assistance and holistic care to veterans of all military veterans of our country .
The foundation was established on June 22 , 2015 and their work spans the country from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok .

MOSCOW, May 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore company, BIGO Technology (BIGO), celebrated Russia's 75th Victory Day by donating to "Memory of Generations," a charitable foundation that provides holistic support and medical care for military veterans who valiantly fought for the freedom of the Russian Federation and aided in ending WWII.
BIGO rallied its in-app communities on Bigo Live and Likee Live via popular content creators, igniting viewers' support and patriotism. A campaign was organised with content creators battling out by performing Russian revolutionary songs in-app in a nationwide talent competition, uniting millions of fans for a single purpose - to donate to the Memory of Generations Foundation in support of military veterans, especially during this difficult COVID-19 pandemic period. Popular broadcasters, Bigo Live Username "play_with_me" and Likee Username "STИЛ'NЯХА" have been voted via the campaign as "Victory Day" ambassadors and will present the proceeds on behalf of BIGO to "Memory of Generations" later in the month.
BIGO hopes to be a platform for spreading positive messages and maintaining social connections especially during COVID-19. During this special time, BIGO encouraged their communities to reminisce on their past victory by sharing their reflections and pictures of Victory Day memorabilia on their app wall. Through these activities, BIGO hopes to spur conversational topics surrounding their history, veterans' sacrifice and to express gratitude towards them.
Over 1 million Russian viewers enjoyed the 2-day campaign which ran from 8 May to 9 May, as the apps showcased a number of different talented broadcasters.
"Being a part of and contributing to such a memorable day in Russia carries significant meaning to us at BIGO. As we are a technology company that believes in bringing people together, we hope that through this initiative we are able to bring the Russian people together digitally, in a time when we are physically apart. We also hope to alleviate feelings of isolation by providing a plethora of infotainment content on our apps," Mike Ong, Vice President for BIGO Technology says.
Ekaterina Kruglova, Executive Director for "Memory of Generations" says, "The Organization provides daily medical care for veterans and we ultimately aim to improve the quality of lives. Due to COVID-19, we have had to abandon our plans and most events have been cancelled; this is why we are grateful to partner with a global firm like BIGO. We believe this will amplify our efforts in building awareness and is a step in the right direction towards digitizing our communications and events."
About BIGO Technology
BIGO Technology (BIGO) is one of the fastest-growing Singapore technology companies, with more than 30 offices and 6 R&D centres around the world. Powered by Artificial Intelligence technology, BIGO's video-based products and services have gained immense popularity, with around 400 million monthly active users in more than 150 countries. These include Bigo Live (live streaming), Likee (short-form video) and imo (instant communication).
BIGO is dedicated to connecting the world and to enable everyone to share their beautiful moments. With a vision to be a content platform that inspires one billion people's lives, BIGO aims to empower a new generation of users with an exciting new social language where they can showcase, discover and stay connected in a positive and creative online environment.
About "Memory of Generations"
The MEMORY OF GENERATIONS Charitable Foundation is the only non-profit organization in Russia that provides targeted high-tech medical assistance and holistic care to veterans of all military veterans of our country.
The foundation was established on June 22, 2015 and their work spans the country from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok.
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tass--2020-05-12--Mother's Day: Memories of Xi Jinping growing up with his mother

BEIJING , May 11 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For Chinese President Xi Jinping , `` Family is people 's first classroom , and parents are children 's first teachers . ''
That 's what his mother , Qi Xin , used to tell him , and the words stuck with him to this day .
On this Mother 's Day , Chinese broadcaster China Central Television ( CCTV ) published a story recounting the Chinese president 's childhood memories and how the knowledge his mother imparted to him has benefited Xi through life .
`` Parents and seniors should pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are little , helping them build moral integrity and a sense of goodwill , so that they can grow into a person who can contribute to the country and the general public , '' Qi once said .
Qi , who was born in 1926 , joined the Communist Party of China ( CPC ) in 1943 at the age of 17 , becoming a staunch supporter of the Party 's values and beliefs .
Xi recalled that when he was around five or six years old , his mother taught him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ utmost loyalty . ''
Qi had carried him on her back to a bookstore and bought a storybook about Yue Fei , a Chinese general .
After they got home , his mother told him how Yue Fei 's mother tattooed four Chinese characters , which literally translate into `` serve the country with the utmost loyalty , '' on the back of her son .
`` I said it must have been a great pain to have those words tattooed on the back , '' Xi recalled .
`` But my mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he remembered it by heart . ''
Xi has since used those words as a goal to pursue in life .
Qi led a simple life , which became a tradition for the family .
No matter how painstaking to take care of the family while working , she never compromised her work .
Her lifestyle and the family atmosphere guided Xi 's values .
`` A person who failed to be incorruptible and self-disciplined will become a person with no guts .
Keep in mind that honesty is a blessing and greed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view of power , status , and interests , '' Qi once wrote in a letter to Xi , reminding him of self-discipline .
Xi has incorporated these beliefs into his ideology and governance practices .
Xi sincerely cares about his family , but as a leader , he can hardly visit his family during holidays .
During the Spring Festival of 2001 , Qi called her son , saying that as long as he did his best on the job , he would be showing the greatest filial piety to her and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have greatly inspired her son to serve the general public with the goal of achieving a good life for Chinese families .
Xi has repeatedly said that he `` loves the people just like loving his parents . ''
Qi also faced adversities even during the hardest times .
She 's cared for the family as a strong and loving mother .
Because of her persistence , the whole family has built up the courage to stand up against difficulties .
Through time and regardless of his job title , Xi has always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay true to his beliefs .

BEIJING, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For Chinese President Xi Jinping, "Family is people's first classroom, and parents are children's first teachers." That's what his mother, Qi Xin, used to tell him, and the words stuck with him to this day.
On this Mother's Day, Chinese broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) published a story recounting the Chinese president's childhood memories and how the knowledge his mother imparted to him has benefited Xi through life.
"Parents and seniors should pass on good morals to their children when they are little, helping them build moral integrity and a sense of goodwill, so that they can grow into a person who can contribute to the country and the general public," Qi once said.
Qi, who was born in 1926, joined the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 1943 at the age of 17, becoming a staunch supporter of the Party's values and beliefs.
Xi recalled that when he was around five or six years old, his mother taught him to "serve the country with the utmost loyalty." Qi had carried him on her back to a bookstore and bought a storybook about Yue Fei, a Chinese general.
After they got home, his mother told him how Yue Fei's mother tattooed four Chinese characters, which literally translate into "serve the country with the utmost loyalty," on the back of her son.
"I said it must have been a great pain to have those words tattooed on the back," Xi recalled. "But my mother said that although it was painful, he remembered it by heart."
Xi has since used those words as a goal to pursue in life.
Qi led a simple life, which became a tradition for the family. No matter how painstaking to take care of the family while working, she never compromised her work. Her lifestyle and the family atmosphere guided Xi's values.
"A person who failed to be incorruptible and self-disciplined will become a person with no guts. Keep in mind that honesty is a blessing and greed is a curse while establishing a correct view of power, status, and interests," Qi once wrote in a letter to Xi, reminding him of self-discipline. Xi has incorporated these beliefs into his ideology and governance practices.
Xi sincerely cares about his family, but as a leader, he can hardly visit his family during holidays.
During the Spring Festival of 2001, Qi called her son, saying that as long as he did his best on the job, he would be showing the greatest filial piety to her and his father.
Her words of support have greatly inspired her son to serve the general public with the goal of achieving a good life for Chinese families.
Xi has repeatedly said that he "loves the people just like loving his parents."
Qi also faced adversities even during the hardest times. She's cared for the family as a strong and loving mother. Because of her persistence, the whole family has built up the courage to stand up against difficulties.
Through time and regardless of his job title, Xi has always born in mind his mother's words to stay true to his beliefs.
Original article: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-05-10/Mother-s-Day-Memories-of-Xi-Jinping-growing-up-with-his-mother-QnkBAz3EIw/index.html?from=groupmessage&isappinstalled=0
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tass--2020-05-12--Bigo Live Announces 'Global BIGOer One World Together' Fundraising Campaign

LONDON , May 12 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigo Live , a global leading live streaming platform , today announced the 'Global BIGOer One World Together ' fundraising campaign in support of healthcare workers and vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19 .
The 'Global BIGOer One World Together ' campaign brings together a cast of talented singers and musicians from around the world who will broadcast on Bigo Live app , with proceeds going to the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) 's .
Mike Ong , Vice President of BIGO Technology said `` The 'Global BIGOer One World Together ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community as one through the power of music .
As a global platform that connects and brings people together , the campaign is aimed at fostering solidarity on a global scale for a very important cause .
In collaboration with Bigo Live broadcasters , we hope to bring the community together to lend our support to frontline healthcare professionals and communities most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic . ''
A music video showcasing solidarity was put together by over 100 broadcasters from over 20 countries performing a cover of the Michael Jackson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It will be released on 12 May 2020 across all Bigo Live social media channels .
Some of the popular broadcasters who are featured include Uceph , Rafaella and Lolacy from France ; Natalia , Rita LUV and Angel from Russia , as well as Radio Alice , Lexy and Lucas Music from Germany .
The main event is a 24-hour music livehouse on Bigo Live that will take place on 13 May 2020 , starting at 5:00pm British Standard Time .
The music livehouse - a single 'room ' on Bigo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will showcase broadcasters from around the world streaming right from their own homes or studios .
Viewers will be able to engage and chat with the broadcasters as well as the community using the various features on the app .
Viewers are encouraged to donate generously towards the fundraising efforts via Bigo Live .
Since the start of the outbreak , Bigo Live has launched a series of curated content by broadcasters around the world to bring comfort and happiness during these trying times .
This included a # STAYATBIGO campaign which had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by local music DJs and workouts by fitness enthusiasts to help local communities stay fit and healthy at home .
They have also been the first to bring cloud clubbing as a form of entertainment to communities in Southeast Asia , Australia and New Zealand .
`` The fight against COVID-19 is a long and arduous one .
As with previous campaigns over the past few months , we hope that the Global BIGOer One World Together campaign will help bring people together and show our solidarity towards frontline professionals , while also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheer , '' Mike added .
Viewers can expect to tune in and support their favourite broadcasters from Europe between 5:00pm - midnight ( British Standard Time ) on 13 May 2020 .
To join 'Global BIGOer One World Together ' live stream , search for the Bigo ID : `` music '' in the app .
Web users can also join the music live house via this link here : https : //bigolive.onelink.me/sG8X/Livehouse Bigo Live is one of the world 's fastest-growing livestreaming social communities where users broadcast in real-time to share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interact with people from around the world .
Bigo Live has around 400 million users in over 150 countries and is currently the market leader in the livestreaming industry .
Launched in March 2016 , Bigo Live is owned by BIGO Technology which is based in Singapore .

LONDON, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigo Live, a global leading live streaming platform, today announced the 'Global BIGOer One World Together' fundraising campaign in support of healthcare workers and vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19. The 'Global BIGOer One World Together' campaign brings together a cast of talented singers and musicians from around the world who will broadcast on Bigo Live app, with proceeds going to the World Health Organisation (WHO)'s Solidarity Response Fund .
Mike Ong, Vice President of BIGO Technology said "The 'Global BIGOer One World Together' fundraiser aims to rally and unite the community as one through the power of music. As a global platform that connects and brings people together, the campaign is aimed at fostering solidarity on a global scale for a very important cause. In collaboration with Bigo Live broadcasters, we hope to bring the community together to lend our support to frontline healthcare professionals and communities most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic."
A music video showcasing solidarity was put together by over 100 broadcasters from over 20 countries performing a cover of the Michael Jackson hit "We Are The World". It will be released on 12 May 2020 across all Bigo Live social media channels. Some of the popular broadcasters who are featured include Uceph, Rafaella and Lolacy from France; Natalia, Rita LUV and Angel from Russia, as well as Radio Alice, Lexy and Lucas Music from Germany.
The main event is a 24-hour music livehouse on Bigo Live that will take place on 13 May 2020, starting at 5:00pm British Standard Time. The music livehouse - a single 'room' on Bigo Live that will host the performances - will showcase broadcasters from around the world streaming right from their own homes or studios. Viewers will be able to engage and chat with the broadcasters as well as the community using the various features on the app. Viewers are encouraged to donate generously towards the fundraising efforts via Bigo Live.
Since the start of the outbreak, Bigo Live has launched a series of curated content by broadcasters around the world to bring comfort and happiness during these trying times. This included a #STAYATBIGO campaign which had sharing sessions with healthcare professionals, performances by local music DJs and workouts by fitness enthusiasts to help local communities stay fit and healthy at home. They have also been the first to bring cloud clubbing as a form of entertainment to communities in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
"The fight against COVID-19 is a long and arduous one. As with previous campaigns over the past few months, we hope that the Global BIGOer One World Together campaign will help bring people together and show our solidarity towards frontline professionals, while also being able to spread some joy and cheer," Mike added.
Viewers can expect to tune in and support their favourite broadcasters from Europe between 5:00pm - midnight (British Standard Time) on 13 May 2020.
To join 'Global BIGOer One World Together' live stream, search for the Bigo ID: "music" in the app.
Web users can also join the music live house via this link here: https://bigolive.onelink.me/sG8X/Livehouse
About Bigo Live
Bigo Live is one of the world's fastest-growing livestreaming social communities where users broadcast in real-time to share life moments, showcase their talents and interact with people from around the world. Bigo Live has around 400 million users in over 150 countries and is currently the market leader in the livestreaming industry. Launched in March 2016, Bigo Live is owned by BIGO Technology which is based in Singapore.
Download the Bigo Live app here: https://bigolive.onelink.me/sG8X/bigoliveth
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tass--2020-05-12--JA Solar Achieves New Breakthrough in Module Power

BEIJING , May 11 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar , a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products , announced that the power output of its high-efficiency solar modules under standard testing conditions has set a new industry record reaching above 525W .
Such ultra-highly powerful PV module with 525W+ is designed to meet the customers ' desire and demand for further reducing the levelized cost of energy ( LCOE ) and maximizing the economic value of PV systems for renewable energy generation .
The goal of this new high-power module series is to bring JA Solar 's high-quality and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level for its worldwide customers .
The modules will be commercially available in the second half of 2020 .
`` At JA Solar , we have been focused on technological innovation , and committed to provide high-efficiency and reliable photovoltaic products for our global customers .
Our value of 'customer centered ' has driven us to achieve this breakthrough , which enables us to win recognition from both the PV Industry and our valued customers '' , said Jin Baofang , Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of JA Solar .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ output is another milestone in JA Solar 's efforts to enhance product performance and boost customers ' long-term economic benefits .
In the future , we will continue focusing on the technological innovation of our products to drive the development of the photovoltaic industry , and allow more people to enjoy the benefits of the clean energy '' , he added .

BEIJING, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, announced that the power output of its high-efficiency solar modules under standard testing conditions has set a new industry record reaching above 525W. Such ultra-highly powerful PV module with 525W+ is designed to meet the customers' desire and demand for further reducing the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and maximizing the economic value of PV systems for renewable energy generation. The goal of this new high-power module series is to bring JA Solar's high-quality and cost-effective PV products to a whole new level for its worldwide customers. The modules will be commercially available in the second half of 2020.
"At JA Solar, we have been focused on technological innovation, and committed to provide high-efficiency and reliable photovoltaic products for our global customers. Our value of 'customer centered' has driven us to achieve this breakthrough, which enables us to win recognition from both the PV Industry and our valued customers", said Jin Baofang, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of JA Solar.
"The latest breakthrough in module power output is another milestone in JA Solar's efforts to enhance product performance and boost customers' long-term economic benefits. In the future, we will continue focusing on the technological innovation of our products to drive the development of the photovoltaic industry, and allow more people to enjoy the benefits of the clean energy", he added.
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tass--2020-05-12--Five people killed in fire in intensive care unit at St. Petersburg hospital

`` Five patients put on artificial ventilation machines were killed in the fire , '' the source said .
MOSCOW @ @ @ @ @ .
Five people have been killed in a fire that took place at St. George @ @ @ @ @ a source in the emergency services informed TASS on Tuesday .
Fire at hospice near @ @ @ @ @ , investigators say The fire has been contained .
`` Its area reached 10 square @ @ @ @ @ Emergencies Ministry ’ s press service informed TASS .
The press service confirmed that there @ @ @ @ @ not provide the exact number of people killed .
`` 150 people have been evacuated @ @ @ @ @ added .
The fire may have been caused due to one of the ventilation machines @ @ @ @ @ in the emergency services told TASS .
Since mid-March , St. George Hospital in St. @ @ @ @ @ treat patients diagnosed with COVID-19 , a disease caused by the novel coronavirus .

"Five patients put on artificial ventilation machines were killed in the fire," the source said.
MOSCOW, May 12. /TASS/. Five people have been killed in a fire that took place at St. George Hospital in St. Petersburg, a source in the emergency services informed TASS on Tuesday.
Fire at hospice near Moscow caused by faulty wiring, investigators say
The fire has been contained. "Its area reached 10 square meters," the Russian Emergencies Ministry’s press service informed TASS. The press service confirmed that there are casualties, but did not provide the exact number of people killed. "150 people have been evacuated," the press service added.
The fire may have been caused due to one of the ventilation machines short circuiting, a source in the emergency services told TASS.
Since mid-March, St. George Hospital in St. Petersburg has been re-equipped to treat patients diagnosed with COVID-19, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus.


tass--2020-05-12--Russian region to set up medal for fighting COVID-19

ULAN-UDE , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Buryatia Region will set up a medal for fighting the coronavirus infection , the governor Alexey Tsydenov issued a relevant order , the regional government ’ s website announced Tuesday .
`` The head of Buryatia ordered to set up a medal for fighting the coronavirus infection ; it will be equal to the state awards and it will be awarded to medical personnel working in the infection hotbeds and COVID-19 hospitals , '' the message says .
The governor noted that the medics struggle with colossal load while working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Therefore , it is necessary that those engaged in fighting the epidemic feel our gratitude , '' Tsydenov said .
The name of the medal and its design will be decided upon by the people of Buryatia via an online vote .
The developers of the best designs will be awarded with monetary prizes .
All parts of the healthcare system are involved in fighting the coronavirus in the region .
Major medical organizations in Ulan-Ude were repurposed to fight the COVID-19 .
Inter-district hospitals for coronavirus patients were set up in six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Severobaikalsk .

ULAN-UDE, May 12. /TASS/. Russia’s Buryatia Region will set up a medal for fighting the coronavirus infection, the governor Alexey Tsydenov issued a relevant order, the regional government’s website announced Tuesday.
"The head of Buryatia ordered to set up a medal for fighting the coronavirus infection; it will be equal to the state awards and it will be awarded to medical personnel working in the infection hotbeds and COVID-19 hospitals," the message says.
The governor noted that the medics struggle with colossal load while working in the high risk areas.
"Therefore, it is necessary that those engaged in fighting the epidemic feel our gratitude," Tsydenov said.
The name of the medal and its design will be decided upon by the people of Buryatia via an online vote. The developers of the best designs will be awarded with monetary prizes.
All parts of the healthcare system are involved in fighting the coronavirus in the region. Major medical organizations in Ulan-Ude were repurposed to fight the COVID-19. Inter-district hospitals for coronavirus patients were set up in six districts of Buryatia and the city of Severobaikalsk.


tass--2020-05-12--New credit history scamming scheme spreads in Russia amid COVID-19 pandemic - newspaper

MOSCOW , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
A new credit history scamming scheme via phishing websites spreads across Russia amid the coronavirus pandemic , Izvestia newspaper reported Tuesday , citing the National Credit History Bureau .
`` Online search for credit history obtaining is extremely popular .
People make thousands of searches every month and those lead them to phishing websites that offer to provide credit history fast and inexpensively .
To that end , a user must file his personal data in a form and pay the money - only 299 rubles .
Many websites offer to make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be much more expensive - 10,000 to 300,000 rubles , '' says the Bureau ’ s marketing directory Alexey Volkov .
According to Izvestia , the number of requests to the fake websites grew by 70 % since February - from 50,000 to 83,600 visitors .
According to Volkov , this happens because of reduced income amid the pandemic , as well as state anti-crisis measures , including payment holidays .
The Bank of Russia explains that the credit history could be obtained twice a year free of charge .
`` Only organizations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the [ Bureau ] , posted at the Bank of Russia website , are permitted to process and provide information on credit histories , '' the Bank ’ s press service said , adding that currently the list includes 10 organizations .
On April 3 , 2020 , a law on payment holidays due to coronavirus-induced negative effects entered force .
The law guarantees postponement of payments on credits and loans of up to six months , including to individual entrepreneurs , small and medium businesses , if their national economic activity identifier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the affected industries .

MOSCOW, May 12. /TASS/. A new credit history scamming scheme via phishing websites spreads across Russia amid the coronavirus pandemic, Izvestia newspaper reported Tuesday, citing the National Credit History Bureau.
"Online search for credit history obtaining is extremely popular. People make thousands of searches every month and those lead them to phishing websites that offer to provide credit history fast and inexpensively. To that end, a user must file his personal data in a form and pay the money - only 299 rubles. Many websites offer to make the credit history better, but that would be much more expensive - 10,000 to 300,000 rubles," says the Bureau’s marketing directory Alexey Volkov.
According to Izvestia, the number of requests to the fake websites grew by 70% since February - from 50,000 to 83,600 visitors. According to Volkov, this happens because of reduced income amid the pandemic, as well as state anti-crisis measures, including payment holidays.
The Bank of Russia explains that the credit history could be obtained twice a year free of charge.
"Only organizations, included in the state registry of the [Bureau], posted at the Bank of Russia website, are permitted to process and provide information on credit histories," the Bank’s press service said, adding that currently the list includes 10 organizations.
On April 3, 2020, a law on payment holidays due to coronavirus-induced negative effects entered force. The law guarantees postponement of payments on credits and loans of up to six months, including to individual entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses, if their national economic activity identifier has been included in the list of the affected industries.


tass--2020-05-12--One person injured during gas canister explosion at a wharf in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
An gas canister exploded Tuesday at the Vostochnaya Verf shipyard in Vladivostok .
@ @ @ @ @ Sidenko , one person was injured , a medical treatment has already been provided to @ @ @ @ @ of a gas canister happened .
None of shipyard ’ s contracts were damaged , @ @ @ @ @ One person was burned , they have received medical aid , '' Sidenko said , @ @ @ @ @ underway .
Established in 1952 , the shipyard is located inside Vladivostok and occupies 23.27 @ @ @ @ @ built over 400 ships for the Pacific Navy and the border control force , as @ @ @ @ @ the Russian Far East .
The shipyard enjoys a large record of exported ships .

VLADIVOSTOK, May 12. /TASS/. An gas canister exploded Tuesday at the Vostochnaya Verf shipyard in Vladivostok. According to shipyard head Oleg Sidenko, one person was injured, a medical treatment has already been provided to them.
"An explosion of a gas canister happened. None of shipyard’s contracts were damaged, the incident happened outdoors. One person was burned, they have received medical aid," Sidenko said, adding that an investigation is underway.
Established in 1952, the shipyard is located inside Vladivostok and occupies 23.27 hectares. The shipyard has built over 400 ships for the Pacific Navy and the border control force, as well as fishing companies of the Russian Far East. The shipyard enjoys a large record of exported ships.


tass--2020-05-12--Proportion of deaths in coronavirus patients in world up by 3.5 times - Golikova

MOSCOW , May 12 .
/ TASS / .
The proportion of deaths in the world among patients with coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ and as of May 10 , it amounted to 6.8 % , said Deputy Prime @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The proportion of deaths by the end of April increased almost 3.5 times @ @ @ @ @ as of May 10 , 2020 , '' she said at a meeting with Russian @ @ @ @ @ sanitary and epidemiological situation in the Russian Federation .
Since the beginning of the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ people have been infected with coronavirus in the world , about 280,000 have died .
@ @ @ @ @ the data of the federal operational headquarters for the fight against coronavirus , 221,344 cases @ @ @ @ @ 39,801 people recovered , while have 2,009 died .

MOSCOW, May 12. / TASS /. The global fatality rate among coronavirus-infected patients increased by 3.5 times, and as of May 10, it amounted to 6.8%, said Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova on Monday.
"The global fatality rate by the end of April increased almost 3.5 times and amounted to 6.8% as of May 10, 2020," she said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sanitary and epidemiological situation in the Russian Federation.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, more than 4 mln people have been infected with coronavirus in the world, about 280,000 have died. In Russia, according to the data of the federal anti-coronavirus crisis center, 221,344 cases of infection were registered, 39,801 people recovered, while 2,009 have died.


tass--2020-05-11--Putin: Russia’s non-working holiday will end May 12, mass events won't resume yet

NOVO-OGARYOVO , May 11 .
/TASS/ .
Non-working days in Russia will end on May 12 , but it will take significant time to end restrictions in the regions , Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday .
`` Starting from tomorrow , on May 12 , a single period of non-working days for the entire country and all economic sectors will end , '' Putin said , noting that the fight against the pandemic would continue and any backsliding should be thwarted .
It will take certain time to end the restrictions and this process won ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also stressed that starting from May 12 at all stages until the epidemic is fully stopped all general sanitary requirements as well as additional preventive measures in the regions should remain in place .
The ban on holding mass events in Russia due to the coronavirus pandemic will continue .
`` Of course , across the country , any mass events are out of the question , '' Putin said .
Putin emphasized that everyone needs to strictly observe sanitary rules - this applies to the work of enterprises , shops , transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The increased safety regime should be maintained for people over 65 , as well as for those who suffer from chronic diseases , '' the president added .
Lifting restrictive measures amid the coronavirus pandemic can not be instantaneous , it should be carried out carefully , step by step , the Russian President announced .
He noted that the measures taken earlier allow to move on to the next stage of the fight against the pandemic - to `` begin a phased exit from restriction regime . ''
`` This period has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , such exit can not be simultaneous , it is necessary to do it carefully , step by step , '' Putin said .
According to him , lifting or softening the restrictions `` must take place under strict observance of all conditions and sanitary requirements that guarantee safety of people. ''
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Russia ’ s measures to combat coronavirus have allowed to save thousands of lives , Putin said .
`` Thanks to the measures carried out earlier many thousands of lives have been saved and certainly , doctors and nurses had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, May 11. /TASS/. Non-working days in Russia will end on May 12, but it will take significant time to end restrictions in the regions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
"Starting from tomorrow, on May 12, a single period of non-working days for the entire country and all economic sectors will end," Putin said, noting that the fight against the pandemic would continue and any backsliding should be thwarted.
It will take certain time to end the restrictions and this process won’t be quick, Putin said. The president also stressed that starting from May 12 at all stages until the epidemic is fully stopped all general sanitary requirements as well as additional preventive measures in the regions should remain in place.
The ban on holding mass events in Russia due to the coronavirus pandemic will continue.
"Of course, across the country, any mass events are out of the question," Putin said.
Putin emphasized that everyone needs to strictly observe sanitary rules - this applies to the work of enterprises, shops, transport, and the service sector. "The increased safety regime should be maintained for people over 65, as well as for those who suffer from chronic diseases," the president added.
Lifting restrictive measures amid the coronavirus pandemic cannot be instantaneous, it should be carried out carefully, step by step, the Russian President announced.
He noted that the measures taken earlier allow to move on to the next stage of the fight against the pandemic - to "begin a phased exit from restriction regime." "This period has a fundamental peculiarity - first of all, such exit cannot be simultaneous, it is necessary to do it carefully, step by step," Putin said.
According to him, lifting or softening the restrictions "must take place under strict observance of all conditions and sanitary requirements that guarantee safety of people.".
Russia’s measures to combat coronavirus have allowed to save thousands of lives, Putin said. "Thanks to the measures carried out earlier many thousands of lives have been saved and certainly, doctors and nurses had a decisive role here," he said.


tass--2020-05-13--Seventh plane with Russian military returns after anti-coronavirus mission in Italy

MOSCOW , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
The seventh plane with servicemen and special equipment of the Russian Defense Ministry ’ s joint detachment has returned from Italy to Chkalovsky airfield near Moscow , the ministry ’ s press service said on Wednesday .
`` The seventh Il-76 plane of the Russian Aerospace Defense Forces has arrived at Chkalovsky airfield with servicemen and special military equipment of a joint detachment of the Russian Defense Ministry , which had fulfilled the tasks on providing assistance in combating the coronavirus infection in the Italian Republic , '' the ministry said .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures , it said .
Earlier reports said on May 12 two planes from Italy were due to take 14 servicemen and three units of special military equipment to Russia .
From March 22 to May 7 , specialists of Russia ’ s radiation , chemical and biological protection troops jointly with the Italian military personnel fully disinfected care homes for elderly people and other facilities in about 100 communities in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy .
Since April 6 , when a field hospital was opened in Bergamo , Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with 76 of them having recovered and discharged by now .

MOSCOW, May 13. /TASS/. The seventh plane with servicemen and special equipment of the Russian Defense Ministry’s joint detachment has returned from Italy to Chkalovsky airfield near Moscow, the ministry’s press service said on Wednesday.
"The seventh Il-76 plane of the Russian Aerospace Defense Forces has arrived at Chkalovsky airfield with servicemen and special military equipment of a joint detachment of the Russian Defense Ministry, which had fulfilled the tasks on providing assistance in combating the coronavirus infection in the Italian Republic," the ministry said.
All servicemen will undergo compulsory sanitary and epidemiological measures, it said.
Earlier reports said on May 12 two planes from Italy were due to take 14 servicemen and three units of special military equipment to Russia.
From March 22 to May 7, specialists of Russia’s radiation, chemical and biological protection troops jointly with the Italian military personnel fully disinfected care homes for elderly people and other facilities in about 100 communities in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. Since April 6, when a field hospital was opened in Bergamo, Russia military medics provided treatment to 115 patients, with 76 of them having recovered and discharged by now.


tass--2020-05-12--Roscosmos says signed contract with NASA on Soyuz seat for US astronaut

MOSCOW , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s state space corporation Roscosmos and the United States ’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ) have signed a contract for a Soyuz MS seat for a US astronaut in the autumn 2020 , Roscosmos press service told TASS on Tuesday .
`` A contract was signed today on providing a seat for a US astronaut onboard a Soyuz MS manned spaceship to be launched to the ISS in the autumn of 2020 , '' the press service said , refusing however to disclose the contract ’ s sum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secret . ''
NASA said earlier it had finished consultations with Roscosmos on purchasing a seat onboard a Soyuz spaceship to be launched to the ISS in the autumn .
According to NASA ’ s Stephanie Schierholz , NASA will pay more than 90 million US dollars for a Soyuz seat and corresponding services .
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said on May 1 the sides were close to an agreement on the purchase of a Soyuz seat .
The launch is planned for October 2020 .
He did not rule out that NASA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States stopped its own manned spaceflights in 2011 when the Space Shuttle program was closed .
Since then , NASA astronauts have been taken to the ISS by Russian Soyuz spaceship .
Currently , a number of US companies are developing new spacecraft for manned programs .

MOSCOW, May 12. /TASS/. Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos and the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have signed a contract for a Soyuz MS seat for a US astronaut in the autumn 2020, Roscosmos press service told TASS on Tuesday.
"A contract was signed today on providing a seat for a US astronaut onboard a Soyuz MS manned spaceship to be launched to the ISS in the autumn of 2020," the press service said, refusing however to disclose the contract’s sum, saying it is "a commercial secret."
NASA said earlier it had finished consultations with Roscosmos on purchasing a seat onboard a Soyuz spaceship to be launched to the ISS in the autumn.
According to NASA’s Stephanie Schierholz, NASA will pay more than 90 million US dollars for a Soyuz seat and corresponding services.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said on May 1 the sides were close to an agreement on the purchase of a Soyuz seat. The launch is planned for October 2020. He did not rule out that NASA could buy one more seat.
The United States stopped its own manned spaceflights in 2011 when the Space Shuttle program was closed. Since then, NASA astronauts have been taken to the ISS by Russian Soyuz spaceship. Currently, a number of US companies are developing new spacecraft for manned programs.


tass--2020-05-12--Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 82,000 in past day

GENEVA , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
More than 82,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection were registered worldwide on May 12 , with the overall number of such cases nearing 4.09 million , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) said in its daily bulletin on Saturday .
As of 11:00 Moscow time on May 12 , as many as 4,088,848 novel coronavirus cases and 283,153 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe .
The number of confirmed cases grew by 82,591 in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities increased by 4,261 .
Europe accounts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatalities - 1,755,790 and 157,880 respectively .
In the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 24,184 and the number of deaths - by 1,277 .
The number confirmed COVID-2019 cases in South and North America reached 1,743,717 and the number of deaths stands at 104,549 .
In the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 41,266 and the number of deaths - by 2,675 .
The East Mediterranean region has 274,027 cases and 9,138 fatalities as of May 12 .
In the past 24 hours , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the number of deaths - by 125 .
The biggest number of coronavirus cases was reported from the United States ( 1,298,287 ) , Russia ( 232,243 ) , Spain ( 227,436 ) , the United Kingdom ( 223,064 ) , Italy ( 219,814 ) , Germany ( 170,508 ) , Brazil ( 162,699 ) , Turkey ( 139,771 ) , France ( 137,491 ) , and Iran ( 109,286 ) .
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus ( previously known as 2019-nCoV ) was reported in China ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .

GENEVA, May 12. /TASS/. More than 82,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection were registered worldwide on May 12, with the overall number of such cases nearing 4.09 million, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily bulletin on Saturday.
As of 11:00 Moscow time on May 12, as many as 4,088,848 novel coronavirus cases and 283,153 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe. The number of confirmed cases grew by 82,591 in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities increased by 4,261.
Europe accounts for the majority of confirmed cases and fatalities - 1,755,790 and 157,880 respectively. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 24,184 and the number of deaths - by 1,277.
The number confirmed COVID-2019 cases in South and North America reached 1,743,717 and the number of deaths stands at 104,549. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 41,266 and the number of deaths - by 2,675.
The East Mediterranean region has 274,027 cases and 9,138 fatalities as of May 12. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 8,063 and the number of deaths - by 125.
The biggest number of coronavirus cases was reported from the United States (1,298,287), Russia (232,243), Spain (227,436), the United Kingdom (223,064), Italy (219,814), Germany (170,508), Brazil (162,699), Turkey (139,771), France (137,491), and Iran (109,286).
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.


tass--2020-05-12--Russian expert says hopes Russia will avoid surge in coronavirus incidence rates

MOSCOW , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
Strict obedience by the anti-coronavirus measures will help avoid a surge in the morbidity rate , Yevgeny Timakov , chief physician of the Medicine Leader medical center and specialist in pediatrics , infectious diseases and vaccines , said on Tuesday .
`` Luckily , we have enough hospital beds so far , and I hope things will stay as they are .
I don ’ t think we will see a dramatic peak like in other countries .
We will have a flat curve , gradually ascending , stabilizing and then gradually descending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specific scenario [ of the epidemic development ] is people are cautious , '' he said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 television channel .
He said that the government ’ s timely measures , for instance the closure of borders with China , had helped to win time to get prepared for the pandemic .
`` We have an old-school public health system and epidemiological services .
The government , the health ministry ring-fenced risk groups , i.e .
those groups that may demonstrate high mortality rates , off the contact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to prepare hospitals , clinics , beds , to train medics to treat coronavirus patients , '' he noted .
However , he stressed , much now depends on people , in particular , on how properly they observe lockdown measures .
To date , a total of 232,243 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 43,512 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 2,116 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, May 12. /TASS/. Strict obedience by the anti-coronavirus measures will help avoid a surge in the morbidity rate, Yevgeny Timakov, chief physician of the Medicine Leader medical center and specialist in pediatrics, infectious diseases and vaccines, said on Tuesday.
"Luckily, we have enough hospital beds so far, and I hope things will stay as they are. I don’t think we will see a dramatic peak like in other countries. We will have a flat curve, gradually ascending, stabilizing and then gradually descending. We will have our own, specific scenario [of the epidemic development] is people are cautious," he said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 television channel.
He said that the government’s timely measures, for instance the closure of borders with China, had helped to win time to get prepared for the pandemic. "We have an old-school public health system and epidemiological services. The government, the health ministry ring-fenced risk groups, i.e. those groups that may demonstrate high mortality rates, off the contact with the coronavirus infection. This time was used to prepare hospitals, clinics, beds, to train medics to treat coronavirus patients," he noted.
However, he stressed, much now depends on people, in particular, on how properly they observe lockdown measures.
To date, a total of 232,243 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 43,512 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 2,116 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-12--53 more coronavirus-positive patients die in Moscow

MOSCOW , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
Fifty-three more coronavirus-positive patients have died in Moscow over the past day , the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Tuesday .
The overall number of coronavirus-associated deaths in Moscow has reached 1,232 .
`` Fifty-three coronavirus-positive patients who were diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow , '' the center said .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 latest statistics , over 4,269,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 287,000 deaths have been reported .
To date , a total of 232,243 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 43,512 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates more than 2,100 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, May 12. /TASS/. Fifty-three more coronavirus-positive patients have died in Moscow over the past day, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Tuesday.
The overall number of coronavirus-associated deaths in Moscow has reached 1,232.
"Fifty-three coronavirus-positive patients who were diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow," the center said.
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. According to the latest statistics, over 4,269,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 287,000 deaths have been reported.
To date, a total of 232,243 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 43,512 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates more than 2,100 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-12--French coronavirus death toll nears 27,000 - authorities

PARIS , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus deaths in France has climbed to 26,991 , the country ’ s Health Ministry said on Tuesday .
According to the ministry , 21,595 coronavirus patients are being treated in hospitals .
As many as 2,542 people are in intensive care .
According to latest data , the country ’ s coronavirus cases have reached 140,227 , nearly 58,000 patients have recovered .
French authorities began to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions on May 11 though a state of health emergency has been extended until July 10 .
In late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
According to the latest statistics , over 4,269,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 287,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the illness across the globe .

PARIS, May 12. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus deaths in France has climbed to 26,991, the country’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
According to the ministry, 21,595 coronavirus patients are being treated in hospitals. As many as 2,542 people are in intensive care.
According to latest data, the country’s coronavirus cases have reached 140,227, nearly 58,000 patients have recovered.
French authorities began to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions on May 11 though a state of health emergency has been extended until July 10.
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. According to the latest statistics, over 4,269,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 287,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 1,534,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-05-12--Telegram founder announces closure of TON blockchain project

MOSCOW , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
Founder of the popular messenger Telegram Pavel Durov announced closure of the TON @ @ @ @ @ are announcing the discontinuation of our blockchain project , '' he wrote in the Telegram @ @ @ @ @ TON or using its name will not be related to the Telegram , Durov added @ @ @ @ @ Open Network ( TON ) developers has earlier announced that it will launch its own @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, May 12. /TASS/. Founder of the popular messenger Telegram Pavel Durov announced closure of the TON blockchain project.
"We are announcing the discontinuation of our blockchain project," he wrote in the Telegram.
Any project based on TON or using its name will not be related to the Telegram, Durov added.
The community of Telegram Open Network (TON) developers has earlier announced that it will launch its own Free TON blockchain project.


tass--2020-05-12--How to preserve Russia’s endangered species of northern deer

TASS , May 12 .
The endangered subspecies of northern deer , which are on the Red Data Book , requires close attention : preservation methods should include regular monitoring , including from air , and fighting poachers , scientists and experts of national nature reserves told TASS .
The Russian Red Data Book was updated in spring , 2020 , - for the first time since 1997 .
The endangered species lists were updated with 29 species of birds and 14 species of mammals , including a few subspecies of northern deer - the European , Siberian and Okhotsk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to be a popular species .
In the 20th century , scientists said its habitat was forest areas in European Russia , entire Siberia and the Far East , Alexei Klementyev of the Siberian branch of the Russian Academy of Scientists told TASS .
`` As of now , its areal is the tundra , but not many locals know that small populations live across the taiga and in the mountainous tundra in southern Siberia and in the Far East , '' the expert said .
Most populations suffer from poachers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ degrading pastures .
Declining numbers of the European subspecies ’ northern deer have been registered in all regions in Russia ’ s north-west - in the Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions , in Komi and Karelia .
For example , in 2014 , in Karelia the population was about 2,300 animals , while in the 1970s it was 7,000 .
Results of the monitoring , organized in the Murmansk Region in 2019 , show that the population is scattered and limited .
According to the Russian Arctic National Park ’ s Deputy Director Ivan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regional Red Data Books .
`` Over ten years , the population [ of northern deer ] declined by a half .
The reasons are : first of all , the poaching hunting , and secondly , shrinking habitat - cut woods , active tourism - animals get disturbed in spring , '' he said .
For example , deer left islands in Karelia ’ s northern lakes when tourists began visiting them , Danila Panchenko of the Karelian Scientific Center said .
Experts told TASS poachers are the main reason for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everywhere , and yet poachers continue killing animals .
One poacher may kill 14 animals at a time , like it happened near Karelia ’ s Topozero in 2010 .
The Red Data Book contains also the Siberian population of northern deer ’ s subspecies - Angara and Altai-Sayany ( with the exception for the deer living in Tuva ) .
The Angara species is least studied .
Recently , scientists of the Central Siberian Nature Reserve installed satellite collars on a few animals hoping to learn more about them .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The current situation ( the coronavirus pandemic and the self-isolation - TASS ) offers us much time to follow them online , to watch how they move , what they eat and what the weather there is like , '' the nature reserve ’ s Director Pavel Kochkarev told TASS .
Another forest population lives further to the south - in the Altai and Sayan Mountains .
WWF ’ s local representative Alexander Karnaykhov told TASS the situation there is disappointing - the species continues to disappear : about 100-130 animals remain in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 100 animals in the Kuznetsk Alatau Reserve .
Tiny isolated populations are scattered across a huge habitat .
Roman Afanasyev of the Sayano-Shushensky Nature Reserve says about 50 animals used to live there in the late 20th century , and now - only about 30 remain there .
`` It is a small branch , a relict subspecies , which survived high in the mountains after the glacier period .
The population suffered greatly in the 90s - the time of poach hunting off helicopters .
The forest northern deer is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
Forest deer reacts to the climate changes and does not stand blood-feeding insects , which multiply rapidly in the warming climate .
`` However , the main reason [ for the shrinking population ] is poaching , though climate changes also affect .
Another big threat is a competition with domestic deer , as they share same pastures .
The herders , breeding northern deer , for example in Tuva , practically eliminate the forest subspecies , '' the expert said .
Experts pointed to necessary regular monitoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for wild deer : for example , Karelia has been organizing three new nature reserves .
Scientists hope for additional financing to make regular air registration .
Presently , such registrations are not systematic due to a shortage of funding .
For example , the recent air registration in the Murmansk Region was in 2018 , and in Karelia - in 2014 only .
Another necessary measure is to have much bigger responsibility for poachers .
Presently , most poachers manage to escape any administrative or criminal charges .

TASS, May 12. The endangered subspecies of northern deer, which are on the Red Data Book, requires close attention: preservation methods should include regular monitoring, including from air, and fighting poachers, scientists and experts of national nature reserves told TASS.
The Russian Red Data Book was updated in spring, 2020, - for the first time since 1997. The endangered species lists were updated with 29 species of birds and 14 species of mammals, including a few subspecies of northern deer - the European, Siberian and Okhotsk subspecies.
The habitat
In Northern Eurasia northern deer used to be a popular species. In the 20th century, scientists said its habitat was forest areas in European Russia, entire Siberia and the Far East, Alexei Klementyev of the Siberian branch of the Russian Academy of Scientists told TASS.
"As of now, its areal is the tundra, but not many locals know that small populations live across the taiga and in the mountainous tundra in southern Siberia and in the Far East," the expert said.
Most populations suffer from poachers and predators, from the changing climate and degrading pastures.
Organizing nature reserves and fighting poachers
Declining numbers of the European subspecies’ northern deer have been registered in all regions in Russia’s north-west - in the Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions, in Komi and Karelia. For example, in 2014, in Karelia the population was about 2,300 animals, while in the 1970s it was 7,000. Results of the monitoring, organized in the Murmansk Region in 2019, show that the population is scattered and limited. According to the Russian Arctic National Park’s Deputy Director Ivan Mizin, deer has been on all regional Red Data Books.
"Over ten years, the population [of northern deer] declined by a half. The reasons are: first of all, the poaching hunting, and secondly, shrinking habitat - cut woods, active tourism - animals get disturbed in spring," he said.
For example, deer left islands in Karelia’s northern lakes when tourists began visiting them, Danila Panchenko of the Karelian Scientific Center said.
Experts told TASS poachers are the main reason for the declining population. Hunting deer is outlawed everywhere, and yet poachers continue killing animals. One poacher may kill 14 animals at a time, like it happened near Karelia’s Topozero in 2010.
Echo through years
The Red Data Book contains also the Siberian population of northern deer’s subspecies - Angara and Altai-Sayany (with the exception for the deer living in Tuva). The Angara species is least studied. Recently, scientists of the Central Siberian Nature Reserve installed satellite collars on a few animals hoping to learn more about them.
"We have been watching them every day. The current situation (the coronavirus pandemic and the self-isolation - TASS) offers us much time to follow them online, to watch how they move, what they eat and what the weather there is like," the nature reserve’s Director Pavel Kochkarev told TASS.
Another forest population lives further to the south - in the Altai and Sayan Mountains. WWF’s local representative Alexander Karnaykhov told TASS the situation there is disappointing - the species continues to disappear: about 100-130 animals remain in the Altai Biosphere Reserve, and slightly more than 100 animals in the Kuznetsk Alatau Reserve. Tiny isolated populations are scattered across a huge habitat.
Roman Afanasyev of the Sayano-Shushensky Nature Reserve says about 50 animals used to live there in the late 20th century, and now - only about 30 remain there. "It is a small branch, a relict subspecies, which survived high in the mountains after the glacier period. The population suffered greatly in the 90s - the time of poach hunting off helicopters. The forest northern deer is trustful and allows people close to it," he said.
Forest deer reacts to the climate changes and does not stand blood-feeding insects, which multiply rapidly in the warming climate.
"However, the main reason [for the shrinking population] is poaching, though climate changes also affect. Another big threat is a competition with domestic deer, as they share same pastures. The herders, breeding northern deer, for example in Tuva, practically eliminate the forest subspecies," the expert said.
Registration and fighting poachers
Experts pointed to necessary regular monitoring and studies. Regions organize new reserves for wild deer: for example, Karelia has been organizing three new nature reserves. Scientists hope for additional financing to make regular air registration. Presently, such registrations are not systematic due to a shortage of funding. For example, the recent air registration in the Murmansk Region was in 2018, and in Karelia - in 2014 only.
Another necessary measure is to have much bigger responsibility for poachers. Presently, most poachers manage to escape any administrative or criminal charges.


tass--2020-05-12--Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Belarus nearing 25,000

MINSK , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Belarus has increased in the past @ @ @ @ @ 24,873 , the country ’ s health ministry said on Tuesday .
`` A total @ @ @ @ @ positive for COVID-19 , '' the ministry said , adding that 142 coronavirus-positive patients have @ @ @ @ @ had a number of chronic diseases .
As many as 6,974 patients have recovered .
@ @ @ @ @ of 284,445 tests for the coronavirus infection have been made in Belarus .
Despite WHO @ @ @ @ @ lockdown measures over the coronavirus pandemic .
The country held a large-scale Victory Day parade @ @ @ @ @ specialists anticipate the the epidemic will reach its peak in the second half of May @

MINSK, May 12. /TASS/. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Belarus has increased in the past day by 967 and reached 24,873, the country’s health ministry said on Tuesday.
"A total of 24,873 people have tested positive for COVID-19," the ministry said, adding that 142 coronavirus-positive patients have died in Belarus. All had a number of chronic diseases.
As many as 6,974 patients have recovered. Since February, a total of 284,445 tests for the coronavirus infection have been made in Belarus.
Despite WHO warnings, Belarus imposed no lockdown measures over the coronavirus pandemic. The country held a large-scale Victory Day parade on May 9. Belarusian specialists anticipate the the epidemic will reach its peak in the second half of May.


tass--2020-05-12--Turkish presidential spokesman wishes recovery to Russian counterpart

ANKARA , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
Turkish Presidential Spokesman Fahrettin Altun has wished a speedy recovery to his Russian counterpart Dmitry Peskov who tested positive for the coronavirus .
`` We attach great importance to coordination and cooperation with our friend Russia in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic .
I wish a speedy recovery to my friend , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov .
Together , we will achieve success , '' Altun wrote on Twitter in Russian .
The Russian presidential spokesman , a Turkologist , used to work at the Russian embassy in Turkey .
He has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vladimir Putin ’ s meetings with top Turkish officials .
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 .
According to the latest statistics , over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 287,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 1,534,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

ANKARA, May 12. /TASS/. Turkish Presidential Spokesman Fahrettin Altun has wished a speedy recovery to his Russian counterpart Dmitry Peskov who tested positive for the coronavirus.
"We attach great importance to coordination and cooperation with our friend Russia in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. I wish a speedy recovery to my friend, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Together, we will achieve success," Altun wrote on Twitter in Russian.
The Russian presidential spokesman, a Turkologist, used to work at the Russian embassy in Turkey. He has several times acted as an interpreter at Vladimir Putin’s meetings with top Turkish officials.
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. According to the latest statistics, over 4,269,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 287,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 1,534,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-05-12--More than 10 million tonnes transported by Northern Sea Route in January-April

ST. PETERSBURG , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
The weight of freight , transported by the Northern Sea Route ( NSR ) in January-April , 2020 , is 10.05 million tonnes , the marine and river fleet authority , Rosmorrechflot , said in a statement on Instagram .
Three out of four icebreakers for Northern Sea Route may be decommissioned by 2030 '' Over January-April , 10.05 million tonnes were transported , which means a 4.5 % growth year-on-year , '' the authority said .
The NSR ’ s Administration reported that 31.5 million tonnes were transported in 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 21.1 million tonnes were transported in 2018 ) .
Transit carriages in 2019 rose by almost 41.9 % to 697,200 tonnes ( 491,300 tonnes in 2018 ) .
In 2019 , the most used ports were Sabetta ( 20.5 million tonnes ) , Dudinka ( 1.5 million tonnes ) and the terminal near Kamenny Cape on the Yamal Peninsula ( 7.7 million tonnes ) .
The Northern Sea Route is the main marine shipping route in Arctic Russia .
It passes along Russian northern shores across Arctic seas .
The route integrates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and navigable river outlets into a single transport system .
Its length is 5,600 km from the Kara Strait to Providence Bay .
On May 7 , the Ministry for Development of the Far East and Arctic presented to the government a draft strategy for the Arctic ’ s development until 2025 .
According to the document , the freight turnover by the Northern Sea Route would be on the rise .
While in 2018 it was 20.1 million tonnes , by 2024 it will amount to 80 million tonnes , by 2030 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2035 — to 160 million tonnes .
Transit shipment will make 10 million tonnes in 2035 .

ST. PETERSBURG, May 12. /TASS/. The weight of freight, transported by the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in January-April, 2020, is 10.05 million tonnes, the marine and river fleet authority, Rosmorrechflot, said in a statement on Instagram.
Three out of four icebreakers for Northern Sea Route may be decommissioned by 2030
"Over January-April, 10.05 million tonnes were transported, which means a 4.5% growth year-on-year," the authority said.
The NSR’s Administration reported that 31.5 million tonnes were transported in 2019, demonstrating a growth by 56.7% year-on-year (21.1 million tonnes were transported in 2018). Transit carriages in 2019 rose by almost 41.9% to 697,200 tonnes (491,300 tonnes in 2018). In 2019, the most used ports were Sabetta (20.5 million tonnes), Dudinka (1.5 million tonnes) and the terminal near Kamenny Cape on the Yamal Peninsula (7.7 million tonnes).
The Northern Sea Route is the main marine shipping route in Arctic Russia. It passes along Russian northern shores across Arctic seas. The route integrates European and Far Eastern ports of Russia and navigable river outlets into a single transport system. Its length is 5,600 km from the Kara Strait to Providence Bay.
On May 7, the Ministry for Development of the Far East and Arctic presented to the government a draft strategy for the Arctic’s development until 2025. According to the document, the freight turnover by the Northern Sea Route would be on the rise. While in 2018 it was 20.1 million tonnes, by 2024 it will amount to 80 million tonnes, by 2030 — to 120 million tonnes and by 2035 — to 160 million tonnes. Transit shipment will make 10 million tonnes in 2035.


tass--2020-05-12--CIS countries to discuss coronavirus situation in late May, says Lavrov

`` The coordinating council unites all the CIS nations .
All of them have access to information discussed there , '' he said .
`` The council has met twice on the coronavirus infection matters , in March and in April .
The next meeting has been agreed for May .
A working group on the coronavirus infection has been set up . ''
MOSCOW , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
The CIS coordinating council on sanitary protection of territories from infectious diseases will have another meeting on the coronavirus situation before the end of the current month , Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a videoconference with his CIS counterparts .
According to the Russian top diplomat , the council was established several years ago because `` the CIS countries traditionally pay major attention to the topic of overcoming the consequences and preventing the spread of infectious diseases . ''
Among concrete initiatives worked out `` on the basis of collective lessons of the current stage of combating the pandemic , '' Lavrov cited two draft agreements initiated by Russia ’ s sanitary watchdog , namely on sanitary protection of territories and on responding to emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope these documents will be considered by the Council of the CIS Heads of Government on May 29 , '' he noted .
`` I think these are quite serious steps .
Probably , not much is known about them but it is not media hype but the concrete measures is what matters most .
`` .

"The coordinating council unites all the CIS nations. All of them have access to information discussed there," he said. "The council has met twice on the coronavirus infection matters, in March and in April. The next meeting has been agreed for May. A working group on the coronavirus infection has been set up."
MOSCOW, May 12. /TASS/. The CIS coordinating council on sanitary protection of territories from infectious diseases will have another meeting on the coronavirus situation before the end of the current month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday after a videoconference with his CIS counterparts.
According to the Russian top diplomat, the council was established several years ago because "the CIS countries traditionally pay major attention to the topic of overcoming the consequences and preventing the spread of infectious diseases."
Among concrete initiatives worked out "on the basis of collective lessons of the current stage of combating the pandemic," Lavrov cited two draft agreements initiated by Russia’s sanitary watchdog, namely on sanitary protection of territories and on responding to emergency situations stemming from epidemics.
"We hope these documents will be considered by the Council of the CIS Heads of Government on May 29," he noted. "I think these are quite serious steps. Probably, not much is known about them but it is not media hype but the concrete measures is what matters most.".


tass--2020-05-12--Russian, US energy chiefs discussed collective measures to stabilize oil market

MOSCOW , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Minister of Energy Alexander Novak and US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette @ @ @ @ @ global oil market and measures undertaken to stabilize it by telephone , the Russian Ministry @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The current condition and prospects of the global market along with undertaken collective @ @ @ @ @ discussed during the conversation .
Heads of energy authorities of Russia and the US agreed @ @ @ @ @ '' the Ministry said .
On April 12 , OPEC+ countries clinched a new oil @ @ @ @ @ for the overall reduction of daily oil production by 9.7 mln barrels in May - @ @ @ @ @ barrels in July - December , and by 5.8 mln barrels in January 2021 - @ @ @

MOSCOW, May 12. /TASS/. Russian Minister of Energy Alexander Novak and US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette discussed the situation on the global oil market and measures undertaken to stabilize it by telephone, the Russian Ministry of Energy reports on Tuesday.
"The current condition and prospects of the global market along with undertaken collective measures to stabilize it were discussed during the conversation. Heads of energy authorities of Russia and the US agreed to continue the dialog," the Ministry said.
On April 12, OPEC+ countries clinched a new oil reduction deal. It provides for the overall reduction of daily oil production by 9.7 mln barrels in May - June, by 7.7 mln barrels in July - December, and by 5.8 mln barrels in January 2021 - April 2022.


tass--2020-05-12--Russian lawmaker expects explanation following Financial Times article on COVID death toll

MOSCOW , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
The Financial Times newspaper needs to clarify the data on which its conclusion about Russia ’ s actual coronavirus death toll being 70 % higher than official statistics is based , First Deputy Head of the United Russia faction in the Russian State Duma ( the lower house of parliament ) Adalbi Shkhagoshev told TASS on Tuesday .
`` The Financial Times newspaper needs to disclose the source of this information , '' said Shkhagoshev , who is a member of the State Duma commission on investigating foreign interference in Russia ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article was `` fake news of a global scale , '' adding that it could be a planted article `` given that Russia is on a positive track . ''
`` We may have to respond to such groundless allegations and fake news , we may take some measures if there is no retraction , '' the senior lawmaker emphasized , noting that there were government officials among Russia ’ s coronavirus patients and no attempts were being made to hide that information .
The London-based Financial Times newspaper wrote earlier that `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus could be 70 % higher than the government ’ s official data show . ''
World Health Organization ( WHO ) Representative in Russia Melita Vujnovic , in turn , told the Rossiya-24 TV channel that there was no evidence proving that Russian authorities were trying to hide the actual coronavirus death toll .

MOSCOW, May 12. /TASS/. The Financial Times newspaper needs to clarify the data on which its conclusion about Russia’s actual coronavirus death toll being 70% higher than official statistics is based, First Deputy Head of the United Russia faction in the Russian State Duma (the lower house of parliament) Adalbi Shkhagoshev told TASS on Tuesday.
"The Financial Times newspaper needs to disclose the source of this information," said Shkhagoshev, who is a member of the State Duma commission on investigating foreign interference in Russia’s domestic affairs. He noted that the article was "fake news of a global scale," adding that it could be a planted article "given that Russia is on a positive track."
"We may have to respond to such groundless allegations and fake news, we may take some measures if there is no retraction," the senior lawmaker emphasized, noting that there were government officials among Russia’s coronavirus patients and no attempts were being made to hide that information.
The London-based Financial Times newspaper wrote earlier that "Russia’s national death toll from coronavirus could be 70% higher than the government’s official data show." World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Russia Melita Vujnovic, in turn, told the Rossiya-24 TV channel that there was no evidence proving that Russian authorities were trying to hide the actual coronavirus death toll.
Coronavirus pandemic