Allowed to go to work. Im rebecca ridges welcome to the program italy has recorded a staggering rise in the number of deaths from the coronavirus with 627 people dying there on friday its the biggest single day increase registered anywhere since the pandemic began italy is now the worst affected country with more than 4000 lives lost to the virus so far. Doctors stretched to the limit. Patients gasping for air keep arriving but there arent enough beds. Most of the really sick here in very gamo are elderly but medics warn young people they too are vulnerable. People in percent of our patients in the i. C. U. Which are the more severe. If the percent of our patients are we are 65 years old but theyre mean the other 50 percent is younger than 65 and were. Right here there or your ear. Well you. Is really is racing to get temporary hospitals up and running this one has been opened by a u. S. Charity in the Northern City of cremona. We came here because our fellow brothers and sisters are italian brothers and sisters are hurting. The horrifying situation in the north is now being replicated in the south here in naples the streets are empty but the hospitals are starting to fill up in that awful mother figures basically reflected that of lombardy 2 weeks ago the money for. Residents from all surfaces they think might be susceptible to contamination. But no matter how much they clean nothing can remove the fear of infection. British Prime Minister Barak Johnson has announced the closure of all u. K. Pubs restaurants cinemas james as part of the can time measures britain has almost 4000 confirmed cases but the real number could be much higher as testing has so far they limited government Scientists Say the virus is spreading quickly across london and many people have a ignored advice to stay home. Last order is called in an attempt to hamper the spread of the corona virus despite government warnings stay home in south isolate pubs in the british capital remained full on friday the Prime Minister addressed the country i do accept that what were doing is extraordinary were taking your way the ancient in a new bill right to free born people of United Kingdom to go to the pope to help cover the wages of workers hit by the outbreak the government is stepping in for the 1st time in history. Government grants will cover 80 percent of the salary of retained workers up to a total of 2500. 00 pounds a month thats just above the median income. That you can duchess of cambridge made a morale boosting visit to london call center paying tribute to the Health Care Workers battling the crisis meanwhile the queen in the duke of edinburgh herself isolating at windsor castle. Despite the new restrictions and rising death toll people are maintaining a pragmatic perspective its a pretty scary because i drive buses. Carrying on mobility are going to affect me soon after surprise surprise for me. For now the country is grinding to a halt likely for many months to come. But now joined by indeed every correspondent charlotte parts in london charlotte scientists believe the outbreak in london is weeks weeks ahead of the rest of the country why didnt all start his act sooner to shut down the capital. Well scientists have been urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to react sooner as london has become the hot spot off in sections we just dont really know how many infections because testing is only done for severe cases at the hospital at this point but the death toll is rising at a faster rate than in italy at the moment there approximately over 170 deaths in the country recorded so Prime Minister Boris Johnson always has said that he would do the right measures at the right time and yesterday the time was right to close the pubs and restaurants theaters and cinemas schools and nurseries as have already shut their doors yesterday so basically locations where people can gather but for now this is only a partial lockdown and for example shops remain open so we can expect probably tougher measures to come in the next days ahead how are people reacting to these measures what was the mood on the streets there in london. Well its extremely divided there are some people who are still in absolute denial and who have been going out to the pubs as we saw in the piece. Has been enjoying themselves in the theatres up to yesterday so that is about to change and it is just slowly setting in here at the city will quiet down but ive also talked to those who can no longer keep calm and carry on who have been hitting the grocery shops for example stockpiling has been extreme here in london i went to the shop yesterday and already in the morning there was no fresh milk anymore the shelves the shelves were absolutely empty and that is one of the big worries where is the food going to come from is that going to last for everybody here in london and another big worry of the london this is the Health Care Service in comparison to other European Countries intensive care beds. In this country and the question that many londoners asking will our Health Care Services be able to cope if the number of deaths is rising. What about me Economic Impact of the current a virus then what are the current projections for the u k. Well its going to hit a lot of people very very severely a lot of people have already love lost their jobs those who work in the Tourism Industry for example. Tourists of course are avoiding london at this point but also those that are self employed you know have to live off. The allowances that the government gives them the government has announced some extraordinary measures yesterday to help those that are affected by the crisis promising to pay up to 80 percent of their wages just to give you a very quick example the 6 london airports for example have said they might shut down within a matter of weeks if the government doesnt help out more so a lot of people very severely affected by this economic crisis indeed. Thanks very much for the up doc. Lets take a look now at some of the of a coronavirus related headlines from around the world 2 german states have imposed restrictions on the movement to Curb Movement sorry to curb the spread of the disease officials in bavaria shutting down public life and have told people to stay at home for at least 2 weeks the state of sol and also announced a partial lockdown are now almost 20000 people with confirmed infections in germany 67 people have died. And estradiol close sydneys iconic on dr beach thousands of people have been massing there in recent days ignoring coronavirus warnings the local government says it will shut other beaches is people sile to comply with bans on large gatherings. To german states have imposed restrictions to movement to curb the spread of the disease officials in bavaria shutting down public life and have told people to stay at home for at least 2 weeks the state of silence has also announced a partial lockdown there are now the most 20000 people with confirmed infections in germany 67 have died. Or 5 u. S. States including new york california and illinois have announced measures to confine nearly all residents today harms thats one in 5 americans its a drastic step to designed to prevent a run on the hospitals like weve seen in italy the rate of increase in the number of cases risks overwhelming New York Hospital system cases in the state climb to more than 8046 people there have died. Heres whats new York Governor Andrew Cuomo had to say about the measures. Today were bringing you to 100 percent of the workforce must stay home. These are Non Essential Services essential services have to continue to function Grocery Stores need food pharmacies need drugs your internet has to continue to work the water has to turn on when you turn a faucet so there are essential services that will continue to function but 100 percent of the workforce and when i talk about the most drastic action we can take this is the most respect action we can take. Any correspondent on design it sent this is testament on how the public in new york view the restriction a lot of people are scared of course because that means essentially that the situation is not under control and mayor de blasio of new york city a call to city is the epicenter in the United States all the corona crisis with 5000 cases in the city alone so that lockdown is a very harsh restriction that makes people concerned its a buzzing city usually nobody who lives there has ever experiences has ever experienced anything like that in their lifetimes but new yorkers will also have to understand the necessity of that step because there are simply too many people on the street and the numbers are still continuing to go up dramatically. Well lets look at how the corona virus is developing elsewhere around the world the World Health Organization has warned young people that they too are at risk from a virus that. Director general reminded them that quote you are not invincible the virus could put you in hospital for wakes or even kill you jordan is the latest country to go on lockdown restricting the mobility of 10000000 people until further notice in colombia will follow suit next tuesday the nationwide quarantine will last until april 13th and singapore has recorded its 1st deaths from covert 9 tain the country has so far been successful in containing the disease. Oh with concerts around the world scrapped for months to comment he artists at taking to the internet to host free concerts for their fans a special series has been initiated by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization to raise awareness about the spread of the virus. Casual and much more intimate than a concert hall around the world artists are looking to connect with their fans over there in performances broadcast from their living rooms via social media. And now were going to play some songs. And ill play a couple and then you guys request someone play the game of so you surely can play that. Thing is such as charlie person john legend there among the i list musicians who have hosted gigs themed together at home. Good more. For. The serious guy i know you stand. Coldplay front man chris martin was the 1st to give a hash tag together at home concert saying he wanted to keep making music even if his band mates were left stranded by travel restrictions in various locations around the world. Record played together so i thought what would be nice would be to check in with some of you out there and see how youre doing and where you were and what i could do for you. The concerts are not just for entertainment artists are hoping that performances can help raise awareness about. Measures to curb the spread of coronavirus this is keep your severe circle small and. At the craft of the more selfless let me do the quicker we can get rid of this and it will be beaten at some point. For fans the concerts are a welcome distraction at a time when home confinement is becoming the new normal. You. Know. 3. Youre watching data over the news well have more News Headlines at the top of the hour on we have extensive coverage of the chronic crisis as well as information on how to stay safe on our website at www dot com im rebecca ranges in bed then from a. M. D. And science same hamp thanks very much for watching. W. s crime fighters are back with africas most successful radio drama series continues all of disowns are Available Online and of course you can share and discuss on w. Africas Facebook Page and other social media platforms to crime fighters tune in
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