The lives of 200,000 people around the world. The number of deaths in uk hospitals passes 20,000. For the nation in particular, this is a deeply tragic and moving moment. All our thoughts and sympathies are with those individuals that have lost family members through this horrendous and absolutely appalling virus. Coronavirus tests for uk key workers through the government website were booked up within an hour of it reopening today. The governor of new york, the us state worst hit by the coronovirus outbreak, authorises independent pharmacies to carry out tests for the disease. The World Health Organisation warns that people who have recovered from coronavirus may not be protected from reinfection. The last time i actually saw gremlin, she came right up to me and looked into my eyes. And the world renowned primatologist jane goodall calls on governments around the world to learn the lessons of covid 19 and respect the animal kingdom. As we destroy the natural world, we increase the lik
Around through the afternoon, attractions across the world, we could trigger some thunderstorms across zoos have had to close to visitors south wales, the midlands, into yorkshire and lincolnshire through as a result of the pandemic, the latter part of the day. But the animals still need care. Lorna gordon reports now from edinburgh zoo, where the keepers are sticking to their usual routines. So, perhaps some heavier rain the animals of edinburgh zoo. Locally here, and some sharper showers across northern scotland. Showers though across england there are over 2,500 animals here. And wales tend to fizzle out as we head overnight and into monday. The keepers agreeing to film for us a much milder story across the southern half to show how the animals are faring of the uk. Overnight, to the north, a risk while the gates are closed. Of a frost across scotland. And heres what that weather front really marks, so one of the first things we have the boundary between warmer air to do is check on
From hospital treatment homes in england over testing for conronavirus. For staff and residents. Uk ministers say the public must at last, a chance to play in spain, adjust to a new normal in the fight against coronavirus. As children are allowed medics insist that social outside their homes accompanied distancing remains vital. By parents for the we now have a very definite trend in a reduced number of people in hospitals. That is definitely showing that our compliance with social distancing is proving to be beneficial. Theres continuing concern in care homes in england over testing for staff and residents. Italy, the first country in europe to introduce a lockdown because of the coronavirus outbreak, is to ease some restrictions from early may. Now on bbc news, deforestation has skyrocketed in colombia since the peace deal of 2016. Our world joins a team of scientists from the royal botanic gardens. In the forests of colombia, nature is under attack. Since the civil war ended in 2016
Of cancer is being urgently advised to contact a doctor. The official advice follows a significant fall in urgent referrals in recent weeks. Special surgical hubs are now being set up in 21 areas of england to carry out urgent cancer operations, as our Health Correspondent lauren moss reports. This operation is one of thousands being performed at new cancer hubs across the country. For patients like rod pletheroe, who has cancer of the jaw, it means urgent surgery can take place in a hospital thats free of coronavirus. I took that chance straightaway, because its a covid free area. Cancer isnt a disease that waits for you, its progressive. Rods being cared for at Queen Victoria hospital in west sussex, one of 19 regional centres in england. How are you this morning . Im fine, thank you. To keep it clear of covid, consultations are done via video call. Patients are prioritised, they isolate for a week, our patients need to have that assurance. If theyre coming in to have surgery with us
Now on bbc news, deforestation has skyrocketed in colombia since the peace deal of 2016. Our world joins a team of scientists from the royal botanic gardens, kew on a mission in virgin tropical rainforest. They hope to discover and save rare plant species before they are destroyed this fallen giant will make the loggers 300. These valleys are populated by miners and loggers. And vanish forever. In the town of 0tanche, members of the community have been invited to a workshop in the forests of colombia, nature is under attack. Since the civil war ended in 2016, organised by the authorities. Deforestation has skyrocketed. Im Frank Gardner and i am heading into what remains of the virgin tropical rainforest. I traded in my wheelchair for a packhorse and am tested to my limits. I dont think i can do this. I think this is too dangerous. I am joining a crack team of scientists from the royal botanic gardens, kew. They are on a mission to discover and save unique plant species before they vani