This is bbc news. In about an hour, well bring you todays downing street News Conference on coronavirus. First, the latest headlines. Uk deaths for coronavirus more than double as the latest daily figures show nearly 400 fatalities. Nhs workers call for urgent action to give them protective equipment, in the fight against coronavirus. I dont have any visors, i dont have a face shield or goggles. I should have a full gown if im following the guidance by the World Health Organization. And i think it is frightening that i am putting myself at risk. Police are told to take a consistent approach when using new Emergency Powers on restricting movement, after some forces are criticised for being too aggressive. The number of deaths in spain increases by 849, the highest daily number since the epidemic started. The total there now is over 8,000. And here, millions of plants, shrubs and trees could be thrown away after the Coronavirus Outbreak Forces the closure of 2,000 Garden Centres and nurs
This is bbc news. The headlines at seven. In the uk, pressure grows to shut more schools. Unions are demanding an immediate two week closure of all primaries and secondaries in england as coronavirus cases surge. This isnt about head teachers wanting to close schools. This is about head teachers wanting to open schools but in order to do that we need to have risk assessments that ensure that there is safe practice across our schools. President trump and the election now 11 republican senators say theyll support him and object to the official results. India begins a nation wide mock drill to test its preparedness for mass immunisation against covid 19. French police shut down an illegal rave that had been under way
since new years eve with more than 2,500 partygoers. Pressure is growing on the government to keep all schools in england closed for two weeks after the christmas break amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Teaching unions say it is unsafe for their members and want all teaching
This is bbc news with the latest headlines pressure grows to shut more schools. Unions are demanding an immediate two week closure of all primaries and secondaries in england. We dont want to have to say the schools will close, but our fear is if we dont do something now they are going to have to be closed for much longer, for a much longer period, later on this month. A india begins a nationwide mock drill to test its preparedness for mass immunisation against covid 19. French police shut down an illegal rave that had been underway since new years eve with more than 2,500 partygoers. Hello, and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Theres mounting pressure on the government to close all schools in england for face to face teaching for two weeks after the christmas holidays. Teaching unions say a move to Home Learning for most children is necessary to curb the spread of coronavirus. One
30 days will be vital to stopping the virus in the us, as the number of cases rises to over 164,000 the highest number anywhere in the world. The country with the highest death rate, italy, extends its lockdown until easter, but there is some hope as the country reports a sharp decline in the number of infections. British Airways Suspends all flights to and from the uks second biggest airport, gatwick, due to the virus, as hundreds of stranded travellers struggle to make their way back home. The World Health Organisation says the coronavirus is a long way from finished in the Asia Pacific Region, and warns of renewed crises in countries where the situation appears to be under control. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. Police forces across the uk have been told to take a consistent approach when making sure people comply with emergency measures to curb the spread of coronavir
And is expected to go into production next week. Was coronavirus the final straw . Brighthouse, the largest rent to own retailer in the country, is close to collapse. 2,500 jobs at risk. We look at the pressure the pandemic is placing on some businesses. England captain harry kane fears the Current Premier League season wont be completed. Kane says if its not finished by late june, its time to move on. Advice on how to keep calm and carry on from someone who knows we catch up with d day veteran and fund raiser harry billinge. Remember the good days and that youve got a lot to be thankful for. Yesterday, only three places in the uk got into double figures in terms of temperatures. Today, a few more well, its going to be cloudy and cold but not quite as windy. I will have more of it at my new time at 25 past. Its monday 30th march. Our top story. 20,000 former nhs staff have returned to work to help the fight against coronavirus, according to the Prime Minister. Borisjohnson, whos self i