The world, we explore what might happen as restrictions change and people adjust to a new reality. Hello, and welcome to the latest in our special programmes on the coronavirus pandemic. Im annita mcveigh. On todays programme, the World Health Organisation says that up to 40 of Coronavirus Infections could come from people who have no symptoms. Plus, how Artificial Intelligence is helping in the fight against the virus. You can keep up to date with the latest information about the pandemic on our website. First, theres growing evidence that a second wave of covid i9 has hit iran, which was one of the earliest epicentres of the virus, but despite the increase in cases, there is no new lockdown in place yet for the 80 Million People living there. Some cities have already been announced as red zones for infection. Bbc persia has this report. Could this be irans second wave of coronavirus . The country was opened up from lockdown just about a month ago. And this is how it looks like now in
Hello. Welcome to bbc news. There are new claims about the movements of the british Prime Ministers adviser, Dominic Cummings, during lockdown. Hes faced calls to resign for driving more than 400 kilometres from london to the north east of england after his wife developed coronavirus symptoms. Downing street has defended mr cummingss trip to be nearfamily, saying it had been essential for him to ensure he had childcare. Heres our Political Correspondent iain watson. Youre supposed to be more than two metres apart. Borisjohnsons senior advisor, Dominic Cummings, lecturing reporters on social distancing, but his opponents accuse him of breaking the lockdown rules himself. When his wife became ill at the end of march, he, she and their four year old child didnt self isolate at their london home, but travelled more than 250 miles to County Durham. Well, its a question of doing the right thing. Its not about what you guys think. The governments guidance on self isolation says. If you live w
After weeks of increasing attacks, taliban and Afghan Government forces agree a three day ceasefire to mark the eid holiday. The duke of cambridge has revealed how becoming a father brought back the painful emotions he felt after his mothers death. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the main stories here in britain and globally. The uk Prime Ministers closest aide, Dominic Cummings, is facing further pressure and scrutiny, with new allegations he breached lockdown rules and, in the last few minutes, a Senior Member of the Ruling Conservative Party calling for him to resign. Both mr cummings and the government insist he acted reasonably and legally by driving from london to County Durham in march while his wife had coronavirus. Last night, the government dismissed claims that mr cummings broke the rules. But the leading brexiteer and conservative mp steve baker has said it is time for the aide to quit. Well speak to him in a moment. First si
Stick with mr cummings . Also tonight. The government confirms primary schools will begin to open for certain pupils in england from june 1st. With deaths from coronavirus in care homes set to reach 10,000 this week, are government promises to protect staff and residents being met . And the Dorset Village where residents in the age of coronavirus have discovered a new neighbourliness. Good evening. The Prime Minister has publicly backed his most senior and influential advisor, Dominic Cummings, in the face of calls for his sacking after it emerged hed driven more than 250 miles from his home in london to County Durham when the government had introduced its coronavirus lockdown. It happened during the period mr cummings wife had contracted the virus. Some conservative backbenchers have accused him of arrogance while labour has called for mr cummings to resign. However, borisjohnson says his advisor had acted responsibly, legally and with integrity. It comes as 118 more deaths were annou
Meanwhile, turkey says it is turning the tide in its coronavirus outbreak as the rate of infection drops to its lowest level since march. Hello. Boris johnson is facing strong criticism for fully backing his close adviser, Dominic Cummings, over his journey from london to the north of england during the coronavirus lockdown. The british Prime Minister said mr cummings had acted responsibly, legally and with integrity. In response, the Opposition Labour Party has accused mrjohnson of treating the british people with contempt. Heres our political correspondent, iain watson. Reporter why did you not stay in your primary residence, mr cummings, as the government guidelines state . Why did you go 260 miles across the country . Dominic cummingss family travelled 250 miles away from his london home to isolate in durham when his wife already had coronavirus symptoms, citing concerns over childcare. Though he faced something of a scrum here, the bbc maintained social distancing. But the Prime M