This is bbc news. The headlines at 10 plans to ban Mass Gatherings are being drawn up to curb the spread of coronavirus. The whole approach has been, what does the science tell us . What is the guidance were getting from the chief medical officer and the other experts around him, bringing in behavioural science so we that take the right steps at the right time. There are now 798 confirmed cases of the virus in the uk, and 11 people have died. Many sporting bodies have already cancelled events, including professional Football Leagues. A number of European Union countries say theyll close their borders to most or all foreigners us President Donald Trump declares a National Emergency releasing 50 billion dollars in federal funds. And with flights and holidays being cancelled well put your questions to a travel
expert thats in half an hour. Good morning. The government is drawing up emergency legislation to ban Mass Gatherings, in response to the escalating coronavirus outbreak. Ministers
This is bbc news, the headlines at six. President trumps doctors say he is continuing to improve as hes treated in hospital for coronavirus they also reveal more details of his condition before he was admitted he received oxygen twice but they remain optimistic. If he continues to look and feel as well as he does today our hope is that we can plan for a discharge as early as tomorrow to the white house where he can continue his treatment course. I came here, wasnt feeling so well. I feel much better now. From hospital earlier the president said he hoped to be back soon, acknowledging that the real test lies in the days ahead. The Prime Minister says its too early to tell if the latest covid restrictions are working and urges people to keep
following the rules. Thousands ofjobs are at risk as the uks largest cinema chain cineworld considers temporarily closing all of its sites. And a surprise result in the London Marathon as the 2020 race delayed for months takes place. Hello and welcom
The challenge cup trophy goes to leeds rhinos on a day dedicated to club legend rob burrow. Robs with us in spirit. Thats for sure at the moment. Weve carried him to all the way through and he has been very much an inspiration for us and i think its really fitting we have done it this year for rob. Hello, and welcome to sportsday. We were hoping for drama in the Merseyside Derby and it didnt disappoint. Everton came from behind twice to draw 2 2 at goodison park, but liverpool were left bemused by a late var decision that denied them victory. Patrick gearey was watching. Goodison park is one of the few places on merseyside that you are allowed to meet your neighbours. In the league, everton started this derby ahead. In the match, quite the opposite. Sadio mane scored for liverpool after just two minutes, and after five, they threatened again. Were van dijki not slightly offside, it would have been a penalty. As it was, it only ended the van dijks match. With great defenders, you notice
Hello, this is breakfast with tina daheley and rogerjohnson. Good morning, heres a summary of todays main stories from bbc news. The a level results process has been plunged into further disarray after the exams regulator for england withdrew its guidance on appealing against grades just hours after publishing it. Good morning. On saturday, 0fqual outlined details welcome to breakfast with rogerjohnson and tina daheley. On how mock exam results could be our headlines today used in the appeals process. Confusion for students and teachers, as the exam regulator withdraws key but late last night it deleted guidance on appeals, the advice from its website, saying further information will be just hours after publishing it. Published in due course. The chair of the education it comes amid mounting anger select Committee Robert Halfon has from students over the uncertainty described the decision as farcical. Of their futures. When i opened it i was in complete shielding guidance for people wh
This is bbc news. Im julian worricker. The headlines at 11 00 the World Health Organization declares europe the focal point of the global coronaVirus Outbreak. Europe has now become the epicentre of the pandemic, with more reported cases and deaths than the rest of the world combined, apart from china. Here the premier league, english Football League, and scottish fa fixtures are all off until april and theres no Six Nations Rugby this weekend. In the usa, President Trump declares a National Emergency as its confirmed 46 states have cases of coronavirus. The action i am taking will open up
access to up to 50 billion, a large amount, of money for states and territories and localities in our shared fight against this disease. Theres new uk guidance for those with flu like symptoms dont visit relatives in care homes. And the government says schools should remain open despite the outbreak, unless advised otherwise by Public Health england. And at 11 30 well be taking an in depth look at th