Thrilling day at the british athletics championships in manchester. The government is being warned that the country is at a critical moment in controlling the spread of coronavirus as thousands of students prepare to return to university. Dame annejohnson, who is a member of the governments Scientific Advisory group, says she is particularly concerned by a rise in infection rates among young people. In leeds, people have been urged to socialise sensibly and responsibly this weekend after the city was added to a government watchlist of areas with high rates of infection. Our health correspondent, Richard Galpin, reports. It is amongst young people now that there is mounting concern about coronavirus infections. Although the virus has much less impact on the young, they can spread it to other people. We are very pleased to see our friends and family again. We will be able to see our friends and family but they have availed themselves rather more than the older people who have protected t
At the british athletics championships in manchester. And at 7 30pm, click reveals the discovery of one of the largest collections of material belonging to the so called Islamic State group ever found on the internet. Good evening. As thousands of students are preparing their return to university, data now shows the highest number of detected infections of coronavirus is in young people. A leading epidemiologist said today she believes the country is at a critical moment in controlling the spread of the virus. In the past hour, bolton has announced tighter restrictions. The council says the towns infection rate has risen to 99 cases per 100,000 people per week the highest in england. Residents have been asked to only use public transport for essential purposes and not to mix with other households in any setting, but this doesnt apply to support bubbles. In leeds, young people are being urged to take responsibility for controlling the spread of coronavirus following an increase in house
Good evening. As thousands of students are preparing their return to university, data now shows the highest number of detected infections of coronavirus, is in young people. A leading epidemiologist said today, she believes the country is at a critical moment in controlling the spread of the virus. This evening, bolton has announced tighter restrictions. The council says the towns infection rate has risen to 99 cases per 100,000 people, per week the highest in england. Residents have been asked to only use public transport for essential purposes and not to mix with other households in any setting but this doesnt apply to support bubbles. In leeds, young people are being urged to take responsibility for controlling the spread of coronavirus following an increase in house parties in the city. Leeds was added to the Public Health england areas of concern as covid rates rose to 32. 5 cases per 100,000 people. 0ur correspondent Richard Galpin reports. The new University Year is approaching
As demand for tests continues to surge, the government promise to set out which groups will be given priority over testing. And if youve got any questions about testing or lockdowns, well be speaking to two experts in half an hours time. You can use the hashtag bbcyourquestions or email yourquestions bbc. Co. Uk and you can get in touch with me on twitter at annita mcveigh. The other headlines. A sharp rise in sales at the co op, as shoppers choose to stay closer to home. And a state of emergency has been declared in the states of florida, alabama and mississippi, after Tropical Storm sally causes devastating floods. Nearly two Million People in the north east of england are facing new local lockdown restrictions from midnight tonight, to try to halt a rise in coronavirus cases. Full details of the measures are still to be announced. They are likely to include earlier closing times for pubs, there may be tougher limits on households mixing, and this is expected to include sunderland, C
All sorts of people where a little bit of hope will do a lot of good. How is retail reacting to changes in the way we shop . Weve updates from next, john lewis and co op group later this morning. Its been a summer of International Cricket like never before, but australia win the one day series against england the first series defeat inside the bio bubble. And i have come to kent in search of the elusive animal, the red squirrel. A lot of dry and sunny weather in the next few days. It is all coming up here on breakfast. Its thursday the 17th of september. Our top story. More than 2 million more people across england and wales will face stricter restrictions in an attempt to halt the rise in coronavirus cases. New measures for the north east of england will be announced later today, while residents in south wales will face local lockdown from this evening. Greg mckenzie reports. The northeast is set to become the latest area in england to come under local restrictions as coronavirus case