Communities across america are starting to feel the effects from schools to airports. We will get to all of that in this hour but we begin with team facts coverage. Claudia cowan standing by outside Uc Davis Medical Center in california where we have been following a very important case. Benjamin hall has the latest from Global Health officials. He is in london. Thats a significant shift that weve seen from the World Health Organization, taking the threat level from high to very high, their highest. That comes as more and more countries are reporting cases of the virus. Everywhere from new zealand to Southern Africa to scandinavia to the middle east. 53 countries now reporting cases. Thats six more than yesterday. Major event across the world have been canceled. Facebooks annual conference, geneva motor show, disneyland tokyo. Many sporting events canceled are being played and empty stadiums. The swiss government has announced a ban on all events involving more than 1,000 people. There
To avoid social contact for around 12 weeks. Government ministers are meeting along with their chief medical advisers. Theyll give an update on the latest information for us later today. The government is also set to announce new measures to support the economy, after warnings that the latest restrictions could put firms out of business. The eu looks set to close borders to most foreign travellers for at least the next month. In a further development, germany has closed non essential shops, most Leisure Facilities, and suspends religious services. France is in lockdown for the next 15 days, with people allowed to leave their homes only to shop for food, go to work, or seek medical help. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. People around the uk are today facing tougher measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus after the Prime Minister urged everyone to avoid unnecessary social contacts, to work from home where possible, and to stay away from pubs and restaurants. Today, the g
More than they need, saying there is enough for everyone if people are considerate. The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the United States after President Trump introduced a travel ban on the uk. The eu warns its Member States against closing borders, saying checks at frontiers are increasing the risk of shortages. In this moment of crisis it is of utmost importance to keep our internal market going. Good evening. Welcome to bbc news. The department of health says 1a more people across britain have died after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths here in the uk to 35. The Health Secretary matt hancock has warned that the measures the government will take to combat the coronavirus will disrupt the ordinary lives of almost everybody in the country. He confirmed that in the coming weeks, people over 70 and Vulnerable People would be asked to self isolate, staying at home and cutting down contacts. The department of health says they
This is bbc news. The headlines at 5pm 1a more patients who tested positive for coronavirus have died, bringing the number of deaths in the uk to 35. The Health Secretary warns that measures to combat coronavirus will disrupt the lives of everybody and older people and those with Health Conditions will be asked to stay at home. The protection of the vulnerable and elderly by asking them to stay away, to stay at home, that is in our action plan, but we do not want formally to say yet that people should do that. British companies are urged tojoin a National Effort to produce more ventilators and other medical equipment at speed. Supermarkets urge shoppers not to buy more than they need, saying there is enough for everyone if people are considerate. The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the United States after President Trump introduced a travel ban on the uk. And Spanish Police use drones with loudspeakers to tell people to go home. The Foreign Office advises aga
Against all but essential travel to the United States after President Trump yesterday introduced a travel ban on the uk. Woman speaks spanish Spanish Police use drones with loudspeakers to tell people to go home. The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel. Hello, good afternoon. Welcome to bbc news. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, has warned that the measures the government will take to combat the coronavirus will disrupt the ordinary lives of almost everyone in the country. He confirmed that in the coming weeks people over 70 and other Vulnerable People would be asked to self isolate, staying at home and cutting down daily contacts. Here are the days other main developments matt hancock said ministers would ask the nations manufacturers to switch to the production of ventilators needed to treat people who develop severe symptoms. More doctors would be trained in their use. Supermarkets in the uk are urging customers not to panic buy during the outbreak. And the Fo