RT News - May 01 2020 (13:00 MSK)

The Russian Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus. The announcement was made during a video call with President Vladimir Putin.

Nearly half of all people around the world will lose their jobs on the back of Covid-19. That's the warning coming from UN experts. We look at whether the pandemic is the sole reason for a wave of global unemployment.

Ahead of traditional May day protests Germany rules on allowing public demonstrations despite the threat of Coronavirus. Those out on the streets not social distancing though, will face arrest.