Lockdown on may 11th. How the the restrictions here are hitting poorer communities the hardest. And how as we stay in, animals are feeling bold enough to come out into our gardens and onto our streets. And in sport tottenham have reversed their decision to use the governments furlough scheme for non playing staff and will pay them in full in april and may after criticism from fans. Good evening. The government says were still not past the peak of the coronavirus outbreak and the number of deaths is expected to increase further this week, before they may start to plateau. The government insists there are some positive signs form the latest data and the lockdown is working, but its too soon to talk about when it may end or how. 717 people are reported to have died across the uk from coronavirus in hospital a drop from yesterday, but that number doesnt include deaths in care homes or in the community. It brings the total number of deaths in hospital to more than 11,000. The government has said it is reviewing whether people should generally wearface masks. The World Health Organization has acknowledged to the bbc the increasing concern in many countries that unless people wear masks more widely, they may be at greater risk of spreading the virus. Our first report tonight is from our science editor, david shukman. The grief is personal, but the pain can touch millions. When ann mccook, from preston, died, her smiling face was shared around the world a source of comfort to her daughter emma who, until the end, had been looking at research into her mothers chances. 0n the left, it was how many people had been admitted. And at that point, she was on the left, she was in that figure. But then, when she passed away on the 10th, she was on the right. She was one of the figures of death. And. Its heartbreaking. Because to everyone else, thats just a number, but that number was my mum. And. I dont think people are connecting numbers and graphs and figures to real, living people, people that arent going to come back from this. And emma is desperate like so many whove lost loved ones for people to follow the rules. Over the holiday weekend, many usually popular spaces have been much quieter. But because of the impact of the lockdown on the economy, there are constant questions about when the measures will be relaxed. And at todays government briefing, the first secretary, dominic raab, standing in from the Prime Minister, said it was still too early. If we let up now, the virus will only take full advantage. It will spread faster and it will kill more people. If we refuse to give in to it, if we keep up this Incredible Team effort, we will beat this virus and we will come through this national test. In spain, badly hit by the virus, there is a slight relaxation of the rules. Factories and construction sites are allowed to reopen. Many worry itll lead to a resurgence of the disease, so to minimise the risk, the police are handing out masks. Until now, the World Health Organization hasnt recommended this, but it is now recognising that wearing a mask is becoming more normal around the world. It will become, i believe, a kind of badge of responsibility, along with the other forms of behaviour that will be so necessary. So, you would expect mask wearing to become more common . Absolutely, im sure. Its a way in which people themselves can take action and also a sign to others that they are taking this threat seriously. The British Government view is that the best masks must be reserved for Health Workers on the front line, that if Everyone Wants them, supplies will be even harder to find. But more and more countries, including the united states, believe that because people can have the virus without showing symptoms, they should cover their faces. Is it possible that you would change your advice to the British Public about Wearing Masks when theyre out of doors . The evidence on masks is much more persuasive for masks stopping you giving it to somebody than it is for you. Preventing you from catching it. We are continuing to look at new evidence as it emerges, and if theres evidence that looks like we should change our advice, we would do so. In thailand, even newborn babies are being given specially made face shields, an effort to protect them from the virus on the journey from the hospital to their homes. And today more faces behind the mounting british death toll. Two nurses. 0ne nurse from the philippines died at the hospital where she worked just two days after being admitted. And this nurse worked for 50 years after arriving in the uk from trinidad. 68, she refused to retire in the midst of the crisis. Her son described her as a nurse until the end. David shukman, bbc news. Despite the government reassuring front line health staff many times that there are sufficient stocks of personal protective equipment, there are still shortages. The head of nhs providers in england has told the bbc the supply of gowns, for example, is hand to mouth at the moment. The government says it is straining every sinew to resolve the problem. Hywel griffith reports. Basic equipment that can save lives. Millions of gowns, masks and gloves have been promised for use in this pandemic, but they still arent getting to everyone who needs them. To put it politely, i think its been a shambles. Nick is a gp registrar at a hospital in the south east of england, who says supplies regularly run out. You go onto a ward, youre about to see a coronavirus positive patient, and then you end up not having. You know, if you have the mask, you dont have the goggles or the visor. If you have the visor, you then dont have the gown. These are issues that, still, we continue to face, no matter how our government would like to believe and say otherwise. Across the uk, front line staff tell a similar story. At this hospital, near cardiff, one doctor reported nurses preparing for work with four visors between a0 of them. The local health board says they do now have enough ppe. Doctors, leaders and healthcare unions have written to the Welsh Government to say their members fear for their safety. People need answers. We cant go on like this, as the death toll increases, as people see colleagues, friends of theirs, you know, loved ones dying, as a result of not having the appropriate type of armour that was needed for them to go out and fight this battle for us. The uks four nations have agreed to Work Together on sourcing equipment. At this belfast hospital, they have ppe, but gps in the city have threatened to withdraw service because of a scarcity. In residential homes, theres real anxiety too. The head of scottish care says ppe makers have been prioritising orders from england, leaving their stocks low. I will never stand here during this outbreak and say these things are off the agenda because weve fixed them all. We will monitor that and keep on that on a day to day basis, such is the vital importance of it. Daily deliveries of equipment have been pledged, as part of a round the clock effort to give everyone the support they need, but real questions remain over why, after months of planning, some still receive too little, too late. Hywel griffith, bbc news, cardiff. 13 residents of a County Durham care home have now died after displaying symptoms of coronavirus. Managers at stanley park care home said they were devastated by the deaths. The first fatality was in late march, with the latest confirmed today by the homes operator care uk. It has not been disclosed how many other residents at the 72 bed home are ill. Lets talk to our Health Editor hugh pym. Deaths in care homes are not counted in the daily death toll yet the government has now revealed just how widespread coronavirus is in the care sector . Yes, fiona. Very tragic and difficult situations in care homes with concerns about protective equipment we were hearing there earlier. Yes, chris whitty, the medical adviser, said earlier 13. 5 of all care homes in england had had outbreaks of covid i9 is a step that is equivalent to more than 2000 establishments. 92 just in the last 24 establishments. 92 just in the last 2a hours alone. As you say, deaths in care homes are not reported in the daily toll which we get, which oui the daily toll which we get, which our hospitals. The office for National Statistics will come up with some sort of figures on Community Deaths tomorrow. Last month, the government told us the peak of this pandemic here in the uk was likely to be yesterday. Today the government says were not yet at the peak. So, the progress of this disease is not what the government expected . We may be near the peak and if we look at the figures for hospital cases, patients there with covid i9, you will see a flattening of the lines. London, which had been rising quite fast, a bit flatter now. The midlands also was going up, that is flat. The east of england has gone up flat. The east of england has gone upa flat. The east of england has gone up a little bit that scotland and wales are plateauing as well. So this could be the beginning of a peak. It has to be said to no nhs sources are making clear there is still capacity, they have thought up a lot of extra Critical Care beds. They can cope at the moment but no one is taking anything for granted, there pressure may go on for some time for the nhs. Hugh pym, thank you. In france, president macron says the country will begin to come out of its very Strict Lockdown in four weeks time. After may 11th, schools, nurseries and some businesses will progressively re open. People will gradually return to work though cafes, restaurants and cinemas will remain shut. The president says it will be possible because there will be enough tests for anyone showing coronavirus symptoms. 0ur paris correspondent Lucy Williamson reports. After a month, the unthinkable has become the barely thought about. And the extension of frances quarantine restrictions tonight because little surprise. In a televised address, president macron said there would be no end to the lockdown yet for another four weeks. Translation from the 11th of may, we were gradually open nurseries and schools. It is a priority for me as the Current Situation is widening inequality. Too many children, especially in our poorer districts and rural areas, dont have Digital Access and cant be helped by their pa rents access and cant be helped by their parents in the same way. Marcel runs several bars including this one in central paris. It has been very hard, he says. First they had to close that the yellow vest protests are now four coronavirus. He close that the yellow vest protests are now foui coronavirus. He agrees with are now four coronavirus. He agrees with the suggestion put forward by frances business association, that people will need to work more than usual after the lockdown is lifted to rebuild the economy. Translation iagree, to rebuild the economy. Translation i agree, even if it was a bit brutal, it will need effort from all french people. I think if you were to ask everyone to work perhaps one hour more each day, maybe work a0 hours week for a year or two, but who will pick up the bill . Businesses, bosses, workers . Everyone must make an effort, a war effort. The french finance minister has already said the country is properly facing its worst recession since the Second World War and despite some signs that the crisis here might be easing, tonight, president macron said the lockdown would be extended again. In spain, meanwhile, europes first glimpse of rush hour after covid. Faceless communities, more than just a cliche now. The demand for protection suggesting a certain nervousness. Few of those Wearing Masks already refused the offer of a spare. Construction and manufacturing firms are among those allowed to start work again in spain but most of the population still remains in quarantine. Italy is due to relax the rules for a small number of firms from tomorrow, as its death toll in 20,000. After the challenge of enforcing National Lockdown is, countries across europe are now beginning to face the equally delicate task of how to end it. Lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. China has recorded its highest daily number of Coronavirus Infections in more than five weeks. The latest figures show 108 confirmed cases. Officials say almost all of them involve chinese nationals returning from abroad. Our china correspondentjohn sudworth is in beijing, china is where it all started and it has already begun to return to some semblance of normality, so what is the significance of these new infections . Well, you are right. China is trying to return to normal but while shops and to return to normal but while shops a nd restau ra nts to return to normal but while shops and restaurants and factories have largely reopened, the story here is still one of how far from normality we really are. Three months after the crisis began here, most schools remained closed. There are still strict monitoring measures in place, temperature checks, that kind of thing. And despite pushing back very ha rd thing. And despite pushing back very hard in the early stages against restrictions on chinese travellers, in the past two weeks china has essentially closed its borders to all foreign passport holders. Which is why of those 108 new cases today, almost all of them are returning chinese citizens. Many of them crossing the land border with russia, leading to fears of a further spread of infection there. Dont forget, china is separately counting asymptomatic cases. More than a00 in the past few weeks alone in the city of wuhan. The real focus here is still very much on the danger of another spike in infections, which is why we are seeing these cautious steps, but they are still a long way from normality. John in beijing, thank you. The lockdown has changed life for everyone but the pandemic is having the harshest impact on the poorest communities across the uk. Many people have lost theirjobs and are struggling to make ends meet, making life harder than ever. Our social Affairs CorrespondentMichael Buchanan reports from essex. Clacton and the pier are synonymous. If clactons doing well as a town, the pier is doing well. Clacton pier sits eerie and desolate, a rare sight in its near 150 year history. It should be thriving, the easter weekend marking the start of the season. But almost every employee, more than 80, has been furloughed. As many as 70 others probably wont get hired. A bitter blow to a fragile economy. For a lot of our staff that rely on, you know, easter and the summer months, you know, you get extra money, we are one of the most deprived areas of the country. And that is a very much a big challenge for us. Its notjust the pier, all tourist facilities in the area have been shut, further reducing employment opportunities. Sean allen is grateful for any and all help. Im going to go to go and get you some gas and electric and then ill be back, 0k . Ajob offer to work at a caravan park was withdrawn because of the pandemic. The single dad is struggling to care for his twin sons. One wasnt aware of how much electric they can use when they are home all the time. Thats one of the things thats been disappearing very quick, ever since the tv in the living room has been on all day, every day. And thats why you need to top up . Yeah, and not to mention the food parcels as well. Like, just the one hot meal a day they get at school is a big help. The Salvation Army says it seeing a record demand for help. In the last 11 days weve probably supplied food and utility top ups to about 100 or more households. So thats unprecedented for what we normally do, which is normally maybe four or five a week. Ok, so this is a 15th floor studio apartment that i currently have been in temporary accommodation for two years in. Theres me, my nine month old daughter and a seven year old. The reality of lockdown for a homeless family. Trying to bake in there is a nightmare because if youve got the washing machine on and the cooker, itjust makes it twice as hot. Hayley holmes lives in temporary accommodation in this converted office block with her two children. Space in their bedsit is nonexistent and since the local park was closed, there is nowhere to roam outside either. Just to go for a wander round here, so everything is shut so you cant go past the ducks or anything. It is literally car parks or bus station. Across the uk, an army of volunteers and charities have stepped up to help those most in need. But families are helping each other too. Sometimes in surprising ways. This three bed house was rented by natasha and her three children, just days before the lockdown mel and her two daughters moved in. Bills and chores have been shared, friendships deepened. But when its all over . Well be glad. I will be so glad. Yes. The thing is, i think as well in times like this is, our kids are so privileged nowadays that in times like this you have to show them the importance of the tiny Little Things in life. So the fact that we have the freedom to go and see ourfamilies and ourfriends, some people dont have that in the world. Its been a massive life lesson for me to try and teach my children about the importance of things in life. Life is harder when life is limited. This pandemic wont affect everyone equally. Michael buchanan, bbc news, essex. As the Prime Minister continues his recovery from coronavirus at his official country residence, chequers in buckinghamshire, the parents of one of the nurses he singled out for particular praise have been speaking of their pride in their daughter. Jenny mcgee is from new zealand. Her father said she had treated the Prime Minister with the same care she would any patient. Sangita myska has more. Driven to the seclusion of his official country residence, chequers, its here that the Prime Minister will convalesce from coronavirus. In his first video statement since being discharged, borisjohnson said he owed his life to the nhs staff whod cared for him. I hope they wont mind if i mention in particular two nurses who stood by my bedside for a8 hours when things could have gone either way. Those nurses werejenny mcgee, originally from new zealand, and luis pitarma from portugal. Miss mcgees parents said their daughter had described the experience as surreal. It makes us feel exceptionally proud, obviously. But she has told us these things over the years and it doesnt matter what patient shes looking after, this is what she does and ijust find it incredible. What jennys doing is what our own nurses in new zealand are doing and nurses and doctors are doing all around the world theyre doing their very, very best for people who need their care and we just have to be so grateful for them. Before leaving hospital, Boris Johnson tested negative for coronavirus, meaning hes cleared the infection. Whats not so clear is how long its going to take him to fully recover. Thats because this virus affects individuals in very different ways, depending on a range of factors, but its probable its going to take him weeks rather than days before hes back to work full time. Its thought that mrjohnsons partner, carrie symonds, has joined him at chequers. Shed previously displayed symptoms of coronavirus. The couple are expecting their first child in the next few months, meaning they may, once again, be thanking the nhs. Sangita myska, bbc news. Lets take a look at some of the other developments today. Russia has reported its biggest daily increase in coronavirus cases so far. The 2,500 new cases brings the total to 18,328. In moscow, there are signs that the Healthcare System is already under strain with ambulances queuing outside hospitals over the weekend. More than 10,000 people in new york state have died with coronavirus, but its governor, andrew cuomo, says he thinks the worst is over. For the first day in a week, new york has recorded fewer than 700 deaths. Mr cuomo warned the figures could rise again unless, in his words, everyone continued to be smart. At least 19 people have died after storms triggered tornadoes and flooding across several southern us states. Tornadoes ripped through louisiana, texas and mississippi on sunday, with severe storms also hitting parts of alabama and georgia today. Nearly a million homes were left without power. Emergency officials have told people to find safe shelter, but still maintain social distancing due to the coronavirus outbreak. The government has admitted that it was concerned that the warm weather this easter weekend would tempt people out, breaking the current restrictions. But it looks as if the majority have stayed home as we enter week four of the lockdown. With an extension to it all but certain, how will we cope and how long can we keep it going . Heres dan johnson. These are bank holiday postcards symbolic of a nation that largely stayed at home. Our shared spaces were empty, our monuments stood silent. But closer to home, life goes on. And the cupboards must be stocked. Going home to do the washing up right now in maidenhead, we met bryan out this morning. How old are you, bryan . Im 75. Shouldnt you be at home . Not necessarily, not if ive got the shopping to get, which i have, and my sister next door to me is 82, so i need to get shopping for her. I really miss having a hug with my family, as i live on my own and my family live a distance away, so not having that interaction. But thank goodness weve got social media, because it really helps in the yorkshire dales, tourism relies on busy bank holidays, but the message to keep away hasnt been entirely negative. Normally, its such a busy hotspot here. Its a very famous tourist destination, is birdsall. So, yeah, its nice to be quiet. Things can look different, though, stuck in a flat with three kids. After two months, people will realise this is not any more romantic, spending time with family. It will become more serious. Im very anxious for my children. How long will they not have proper learning . As much as you can do it at home and as much as you try your best, this is not the same as going to school and being taught by professional teachers. Easter traditionally marks the end of a period of forbearance and control, but not this year. Were the measures imposed at the right time . Thats one big question. But what people really want to know is how much longer will we be living like this . We find that almost half of british people are telling us that they are facing anxiety or depression as a result of the lockdown that were currently in and we also found that almost two in five of us are saying that we are sleeping less well. Exercise helps, and the fresh air of exmouth beach puts things into perspective. My wife gives me a jobs list that grows exponentially so im never not busy and of course, the beach is still empty and if i stick to the rules i feel quite safe, to be honest. Hopefully, soon, maybe, it will be lifted a bit but we just have to see what happens and do our best. I think well come out better people for it, even though it may not feel like it at the moment. Look at the meadows in edinburgh today, almost deserted. Getting back to this a year ago is still some way off. Dan johnson, bbc news. There are not many upsides to the current restrictions. But some of our native animals appear to be enjoying the quiet on the nations roads. Wildlife experts say that the dramatic drop in traffic as a result of the lockdown could help to pause the decline in species such as hedgehogs. Our science correspondent victoria gill reports. While so many of us are stuck indoors, lockdown hasnt slowed down the flurry of springtime activity outside. And as urban areas fall quiet and more people put out food in their yards and gardens, wild animals are showing up in some very domestic settings. So could nature be making the most out of lockdown . Its a very strange time for all of us. How might different animals be adapting to it . So, really, all the places that were quite noisy and busy and typically dominated by human activity, there is more space now for animals and wildlife generally. So i think a lot of species will respond to that, particularly hedgehogs, we think. So it might be up to a fifth of the population killed annually on the roads. And if that is the case, then that could be a contributing factor in the decline. So, Something Like lockdown with much less traffic could have a real impact for hedgehogs. Uk road traffic plummeted by almost three quarters in the first week of the stay at home order. While that might benefit some species, it could actually be bad news for scavengers like crows and buzzards. But conservationists point out that the other usually shy birds and mammals could be easier to spot. What sort of animals do you think people might see in urban environments . If you do go out exercising and youre on your own, then its quite quiet which means youre likely to come across things youve not seen before. So, if it is part of your daily exercise on that time that youre allowed to go out, thats great. Ive had people reporting theyve seen stoats for the very first time whilst theyve been out on runs because its been very quiet. Animals such as foxes, badgers, hedgehogs, things like deer, we might see. Animals that are usually quite sensitive to disturbance. Heres my little foxy loxy. Many people are sharing wildlife encounters on social media and conservation organisations like the Peoples Trust for endangered species and the rspb are asking people to spend some of their lockdown time on surveys that could help them study native wildlife. So, just a view out of a window could help us stay connected with the Natural World at a time when our own worlds have become so much smaller. Victoria gill, bbc news. Thats it. Now on bbc one, time for the news where you are. Have a very good night. Welcome to bbc news. Im maryam moshiri. In a few minutes, well be taking a look at some of the front pages from around the world, and were expecting to hear from donald trump at the white house to give his latest response to the coronavirus pandemic. First, a few of todays other developments. Lets turn to europe, where italy has become the second country to register more than 20,000 coronavirus deaths, after the united states. Another 566 deaths were recorded in the most recent 2a hour period. This figure is just over half as many as two weeks ago. Italy is now gradually lifting its lockdown restrictions, and will allow a few companies to resume operations on tuesday. In spain, the Spanish HealthMinistry Says 517 people have died in the past 2a hours, which is 100 less than the day before. The total number of people to have died from covid 19 in spain is 17,500. Some restrictions have started to be relaxed there too. Damien mcguinness has more on the situation across europe. Numbers here are still incredibly high because in italy and spain, which are the two countries worst hit by the coronavirus