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Caracas, Jul 20 (EFE), (Camera: Jackdwin Sáez).- Wearing a black suit and a hat, artist Jesús García has brought to life the Venezuelan physician José Gregorio Hernández, to spread awareness and prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the streets of Caracas.Doctor Hernández, who will be beatified 101 years after his death, is credited with scientific advancements in Venezuela in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the introduction of the microscope to the country. FOOTAGE AND SOUNDBITES OF ARTIST JESÚS GARCÍA:"To raise awareness...Since doctor Hernández combined science and religion, we will have faith but we will also support health workers and scientists so they can end with this virus once and for all."
Mexico, May 28 (EFE) .- Manuel was in his cell when they called him without knowing what it was about. A few hours later, he was on the street thanks to a plan to decongest Mexican prisons during the COVID-19 crisis.(CAMERA: Denisse Torres Hernández)
Metro Manila, May 16 (EFE/EPA).- The Philippine capital Manila is slowly coming back to life as "modified lockdown" has been put in place by the government on Saturday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under modifed lockdown or modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), certain activities and establishments are allowed to open.Only 50 percent of a business's workforce can report back to work.Public transportation is still being suspended. (Camera: MARK CRISTINO). SHOT LIST: B-ROLL OF METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES, AFTER IT HAS BEEN PUT UNDER 'MODIFIED LOCKDOWN' ALLOWING CERTAIN BUSINESSES TO REOPEN.
Rue de Rivoli in central Paris is busier than its been in a while as traffic slowly returns to the streets following two months of lockdown. IMAGES