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Johannesburg (South Africa), Mar 19 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Kim Ludbrook).- Several artists' organizations in Johannesburg protested Friday to demand responses from the National Arts Council on aid for the sector amid the coronavirus crisis. The stimulus package presented by the government in 2020 has been affected by accusations of corruption. FOOTAGE OF THE PROTEST IN JOHANNESBURG.
Xabiso Mkhabela/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images South Africa topped 1 million confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University. Local health authorities have linked a recent surge in cases with a new variant of the novel coronavirus, which is believed to be more infectious. The surge of coronavirus cases is putting a tough burden on local hospitals and prompted countries around the world to impose travel restrictions on the country. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Local health authorities said between 80 to 90% of new coronavirus cases are from the new variant, Reuters reported.
Johannesburg (South Africa), May 5 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Kim Ludbrook).- Dozens of people queued in front of a food distribution centre in Johannesburg on Tuesday.FOOTAGE OF THE LONG QUEUES ON MONDAY.