Hello and welcome, if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Six Million People in the east and south east of england have joined those living under the strictest coronavirus restrictions, in tier 4. Around 2a Million People in england more than 40 of the population are now living under these tough measures, which mean the closure of all non essential shops, as well as hairdressers, swimming pools and gyms. A National Lockdown has begun in Northern Ireland, and strict measures have been reimposed in wales after being eased for christmas. All of mainland scotland has moved into the toughest level of restrictions, tier 4, with the rest of scotland in tier 3. Meanwhile, countries including france, spain and sweden have confirmed their first cases of the coronavirus variant recently identified in the uk. And in the united states, millions of americans face going without unemployment benefits, amid a political standoff over a 900 billion coronavirus stimulus package. Ourfirst report
Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. 6 Million People in the east and south east of england have joined those living under the strictest coronavirus restrictions in tier 4. Round 2a Million People in england, around 40 of the population, are facing the toughest message which mean the closure of all nonessential shops. A National Lockdown has begun in Northern Ireland and strict measures have been reimposed in wales after being eased for christmas. All of mainland scotland has moved into the toughest level of restrictions. The rest of scotland is in tier 3. France, spain and sweden have confirmed their first cases of the coronavirus variant recently identified in the uk. In the us, millions of americans face going without an appointment benefits amid a political stand off over a 900 billion coronavirus stimulus package. 0urfirst report is on the millions entering the toughest that of restrictions in england. Heres Daniela Relph. Harsher restrictions have re
An ancient takeaway restaurant in pompeii. Hello and welcome, if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Six Million People in the east and south east of england have joined those living under the strictest coronavirus restrictions, in tier 4. Around 2a Million People in england more than 40 of the population are now living under the toughest measures, which mean the closure of all non essential shops, as well as hairdressers, swimming pools and gyms. And a National Lockdown has begun in Northern Ireland, and strict measures have been reimposed in wales, after being eased for christmas. All of mainland scotland has moved into the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions, tier 4, with the rest of scotland in tier 3. Meanwhile, countries including canada, france, spain and sweden have confirmed their first cases of the coronavirus variant recently identified in the uk. Across the eu, some countries including germany, slovakia and hungary have begun vaccinations against covid 19,
Hello. The new variant of coronavirus first detected in the uk has been found in canada. Health authorities in the province of ontario said that two cases have been identified in a couple with no known travel history or high risk contacts. The variant strain has also been found injapan and several European Countries. It comes as the roll out of the Coronavirus Vaccine begins to pick up momentum. The bbcs tim allman reports. Time is of the essence of sub in the fight against covid 19. Here at this nursing home in northeast germany, the Vaccination Programme has begun, a day early. Health workers said they were not prepared to wait for the European Unions coordinated roll out, which was due to begin on sunday. Clearly, for governments all around the world, it could be a real game changer. Translation this really is a happy christmas message. At this moment, lorries with the first vaccine are on the roads all over europe, all over germany. This vaccine is key to ending the pandemic, to ge
Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. 6 Million People in the east and south east of england have joined those living under the strictest coronavirus restrictions in tier 4. Those restrictions now affect around 2a Million People in england more than 40 of the population. The toughest measures mean the closure of all nonessential shops as well as hairdressers, swimming pools and gyms. A National Lockdown has also started in Northern Ireland and measures have been reimposed in wales after being eased for christmas. All of mainland scotland has moved into the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions with the rest of scotland in tier 3 restrictions. And france, spain and sweden have confirmed their first cases of the coronavirus variant recently identified in the uk. Meanwhile, millions of americans face going without Unemployment Benefits after saturday amid a political standoff over a 900 billion coronavirus stimulus package. Our first report is on the mill