And medicines or to go to work. It comes as his wife maria tests positive for covid 19. The country is europes worst hit state after italy. France has brought in strict measures after seeing a sharp rise in infections. Prime minister Edouard Philippe has ordered bars, clubs, cafes a nd restau ra nts, cinemas and most shops to close. As many people as possible are being asked to work from home while schools will close from monday until further notice. The United States has added britain and ireland to its flight ban on European Countries as it tries to limit the spread of covid 19. Vice president mike pence says internal travel restrictions are being considered. President trump has tested negative for the virus. To Climate Change now, and a warning that efforts to tackle the issue by simply planting trees may not be the answer. Scientist are warning that the rush by governments and businesses to create new forests could easily go wrong. Our science editor David Shukman reports. A forest
As the coronavirus spreads around the world, it has been followed by a mountain of misinformation. Chris morris from the bbcs reality check has taken a look at some of the myths separating the fact from the fiction. We know the experts say, above all, wash your hands frequently to try limit the coronavirus spread. But there have also been a variety of myths circulating on social media and elsewhere which amount to fake health advice. So here are a few things to ignore. Myth number one eat garlic to avoid infection. Theres no question that garlic is a healthy food. The same goes for other fruit and vegetables. But the World Health Organization says there is no evidence that eating garlic or anything else has protected people from covid 19. Myth number two drink water every 15 minutes. Again, Drinking Water and staying hydrated is good for you, but that doesnt mean it can stop coronavirus. You get a virus like this when you breathe in, theres no biological mechanism to suggest you can fl
Access to two film makers spain has become the fourth country to register over 1000 deaths from the virus after china, italy and iran. There are now almost 20,000 confirmed cases in the country with 1002 deaths, a quarter of those in the last 2a hours. Many british nationals is stuck in malaga from where our correspondent reports. 0n the loudspeaker, warnings that hardly seem necessary in a half empty airport. The queue is for the flight to london, its sold out. People scrambling to get back while they can, the last tickets going dear. Its up to a £1000. I thought i will stick with ryanair and try and find my way back down to brighton. So youre 0k, youre getting back . Who knows, who knows. In the middle of it all, we found jean and phillida. Jeans almost 90. Here for the winter sun, shes already had three fights back cancelled. My daughter, yeah. You know, shes getting upset. I just want you home, mum. You shouldve come home. Phillida is 86, herfamily have been begging her to come ho
Because of coronavirus, but many teams are trying to remain active in their community. Stevenage Football Club probably have more challenges than any other theyre bottom of the Football League in england. But they are trying to lead the way in switching their resources as our Sports Correspondent joe wilson reports professional football, north hertfordshire. In adversity, what else to do but adapt . And so, stevenage fcs captain and central defender becomes food deliverer. The football has stopped, but the community which surrounds the club is still there, waiting. There are people around the world that have got a lot of people they can rely on, but there are people, especially in this community, that dont have anyone to rely on, and its good for the club to all come together and help towards the one cause. Just a friendly voice at this time can be crucial. Stevenages foundation will continue to take calls, offer advice, even when staff start working from home. I have had a few people
Campaign into the gutter . And is that crash of that egyptair flight changing the medias Campaign Coverage . Megyn kelly finally sits down with trump after months of being attacked with the billionaire saying he has some regrets about his language and certain twitter tirades. You would be amazed at the ones i dont retweet. Bimbo. That was a retweet. Did i say that . Many times. Okay. Excuse me. Well look at the high stakes interview and what the critics say. Also bob woodward and why the Washington Post suddenly has 20 reporters investigating trump. What about hillary . Zuckerberg sits down with Tucker Carlson and other conservatives to diffuse accusations of liberal bias at facebook but was this just for show . Plus remembering morley safer, a giant and a gentleman. Im howard kurtz and it is mediabuzz. The crash of that egyptair plane dominated the news for days with donald trump drawing some criticism from the press for quickly tweeting that it looks like terrorism and he really got