Fire following unrest over covert 900 Safety Measures. And we explore new york city from sunrise to sunset to find out what life really is like under on lockdown. Welcome to the program the u. K. Government is defending itself against criticism its mishandled the coronavirus pandemic the death toll continues to rise rapidly more than 16000. 00 people have died in hospitals across the country and the sunday Times Newspaper points the finger directly at Prime Minister Boris Johnson it accuses him of wasting precious time in stopping the spread paul brennan reports now from central london. The accusations of complacency a misjudgment to spread across 4 pages the headline a damning assessment of government failure to prepare the quotes alleged 5 weeks of missed opportunities and political in nashua the british Governments National Crisis Committee is called by the acronym cobra Prime Minister Boris Johnsons failure to attend any of the 1st 5 coronavirus koger meetings is singled out for pa
Im sara kelly welcome to the Program Germany could be on the way out of its coronavirus lockdown the countrys Influential National academy of sciences has recommended that a start be made on easing the restrictions imposed to contain the virus the academys report came as the number of new confirmed cases in germany fell for a 3rd day running it also set the scene for consultations this week by chancellor Angela Merkel on what should happen after the current restrictions expire next sunday and one of the main recommendations of the report is that the primary and secondary schools be allowed to gradually very open they could soon be followed by shops and restaurants as long as their tables are placed further apart mouth nose protection should be used as an additional protective measure and the relaxing of our strictures is dependent on more widespread testing g. P. S. Data offered voluntarily by mobile phone users could be used for contact tracing. Well earlier i spoke with claudia views
Reporter. Just like herself and shes looking for answers and thankfully with the help of a expat. Thank you this is not life as we know it hot. In this together our new web series. React to the pandemic with travel bans lockdowns. Fighting for every life in one of germanys coronavirus hotspots some European Countries are starting to relax more restrictions wont all this time. No is not the time good next measures. Europe is a mock up of schools businesses restaurants on fire. Actuaries have all been shuttered for weeks now people are to moralize with the arrival of spring theyve been enjoying what they still can the sun in the park some fresh air but many are missing a sense of community some countries like denmark and austria are already beginning to loosen the most severe restrictions others think it is too early for that now what do experts is the virus on the control room can public life return to normal and will the warmer temperatures now arriving in the Northern Hemisphere slow
Restrictions and more americans staying home. Well talk with white house economic advisor, larry brdlow, and the head of bank moynihan. First an update on the virus and toll. In the u. S. , 49 states and the district of columbia have reported over 3,000 cases of corona virus. The death toll stands of at least 60. Globally, 142 countries have reported over 156,000 cases with the International Death toll over 5800. There are now travel restrictions on nonamericans coming into the u. S. From 28 european country, including new restrictions on incoming travel from the uk and ireland that will go into effect monday night. We begin with three reports around the world. First with paula reed. Good morning, margaret. This is a critical moment for the Trump Administration marred by mixed messages and missed opportunities to prepare ande tests widely available. After days saying he didnt need one, President Trump revealed he had been tested for corona virus. The white house revealed yesterday that
Others asking if that daily commute is too risky. Basketball, soccer and hockey seasons suspended. Tournaments, marathons and baseballs opening day canceled or postponed. Its weird circumstances right now. Brennan disneyland and disneyworld shut down, lights out at broadway on carnegie hall. The president called for a national day of prayer, but many churches are closed. And wall streets unprecedented 11 year bull market run officially ended last week. Military exercises were also scaled back, and protective measures taken to help those serving overseas. Those on the front lines at home. Doctors, nurses and First Responders continueed to show up and serve. As did the journalists who need to keep the public informed. That hit home for all of us at cbs this week. Our new york headquarters shut down after four of our colleagues tested positive for the virus, leaving us all scrambling to get the news on by remote. That meant it was all hands on deck in our network buer oats, and at our nat