we do begin this hour with encouraging news for the country worst hit by the coronavirus, but also a crucial, crucial warning. the u.s. is powering through vaccinations. cdc data shows that 1 in 5 americans have now received at least one dose, and more than 1 in 10 are now fully vaccinated. but spring break is here, and many states are easing back on restrictions. travel is picking up to the level it was a year ago. and people are letting their guard down. perhaps adding to an overall sense of relief, americans are starting to receive those $1,400 stimulus checks as well from the biden administration. so it may feel like the u.s. is emerging out of a dark winter into a hopeful spring. but experts still pleading with the public to stay vigilant. here s paul vercammen with that, paul? reporter: coronavirus restrictions are loosening up from coast to coast, but one of the nation s top health experts is warning governors, if there was ever a time to put on a mask, this is it.
hello and welcome to bbc news. the prime minister says he will do everything he can to make women feel safer on the streets after the kidnap and murder of sarah everard and said he and carrie would be lighting a candle for her tonight. at clapham common, where a planned vigil was to take place later, many laid flowers in memory of sarah, among them was the duchess of cambridge. but that memorial has now been cancelled because of covid restrictions and the public are being encouraged to take part in doorstep vigils instead. this morning, wayne couzens, a serving metropolitan police officer, appeared in court, charged with her kidnap and murder. sarah everard disappeared while walking home in south london ten days ago, and the 33 year old s body was discovered in woodland in kent on wednesday. our correspondent kathryn stanczyszyn is on clapham common. kathryn. yes, there was supposed to be an official vigil here at 6:30pm tonight, that was cancelled after the women s safety ca
of the country over easter. former formula 1 commentator murray walker has died. he was 97. walker was appointed an obe in 1996 for his services to broadcasting and motor racing. the prime minister says he will do everything he can to make women feel safe on the streets after the kidnap and murder of sarah everard and said he and carrie would light a candle for her tonight. at clapham common, where a planned vigil was to take place, many laid flowers in memory of sarah among them was the duchess of cambridge. but that memorial has now been cancelled because of covid restrictions and the public are being encouraged to take part in doorstep vigils instead. this morning, wayne couzens, a serving metropolitan police officer appeared in court, charged with her kidnap and murder. sarah everard disappeared while walking home in south london ten days ago, and the 33 year old s body was discovered in woodland in kent on wednesday. our correspondent kathryn stanczyszyn is on clapham
as somebody who has been eagerly awaiting her vaccine shot and having no idea when i would become eligible, i will tell you, i feel this personally. as the president made clear tonight, he s saying this doesn t necessarily mean all american adults are going to be vaccinated by the end of next month, by may 1st. but he is ordering all states and territories to open eligibility to all adults by no later than may 1st, which means you can get in line, which means you can start setting up your appointment, which means you can make your plans. any american adult who wants a shot will be free to sign up for one, and the president says his administration will do everything it can to make vaccine shots available to every single american who wants one. and that is just almost unbelievably good news. for all of the americans who want to get vaccinated, present company included, but also for what it says about the progress the administration feels it s making toward that ultimate goal of
having no idea when i would become eligible, i will tell you, i feel this personally. as the president made clear tonight, he s saying this doesn t necessarily mean all american adults are going to be vaccinated by the end of next month, by may 1st. but he is ordering all states and territories to open eligibility to all adults by no later than may 1st, which means you can get in line, which means you can start setting up your appointment, which means you can make your plans. any american adult who wants a shot will be free to sign up for one, and the president says his administration will do everything it can to make vaccine shots available to every single american who wants one. and that is just almost unbelievably good news. for all of the americans who want to get vaccinated, present company included, but also for what it says about the progress the administration feels it s making toward that ultimate goal of getting everybody vaccinated. and you know, also, it matters,