Friday, May 1, 2020 - a podcast by TRT World

*)Trump says evidence ties virus to Wuhan lab

US President Donald Trump has launched another blistering attack on China, blaming it for the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump claims he's seen evidence linking the virus to a lab in Wuhan and that an investigation into its origin is underway.

Hours earlier, the US National Intelligence agency contradicted conspiracy theories, saying the virus was not man-made or genetically modified.

*)Countrywide protests in Lebanon set to continue

Lebanon says it's seeking assistance from the International Monetary Fund to tackle rising inflation.

More anti-government demonstrations are expected across the country over the economic crisis, which has deepened because of the coronavirus.

In Tripoli, people are defying lockdown restrictions to protest and to go to work.

*)South Africa allows some businesses to reopen

Around 1.5 million South Africans have returned to work as some restrictions are relaxed across the country.

Shops will be reopened and restaurants will be able to provide take away service.

The country has the highest number of cases on the continent and was under a strict lockdown for over a month.

*)Millions in China travel for Labour Day holiday

More than 100 million people in China are expected to travel across the country for the five-day labour day holiday.

China relaxed its quarantine measures as its coronavirus cases dwindle.

The relaxation means travellers won't need to quarantine themselves for two weeks when they return.

And finally…

*)Animal adoptions rise in Moscow

Staff at Russia's Odin Animal Shelter say 78 dogs and cats have been adopted.

The shelter started an online promotion during Moscow's coronavirus lockdown.

Many new owners say they had always wanted a pet but had only managed to find the time to welcome a new animal into their homes during the lockdown.

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