The government says they need urgent help from outside. Spain overtakes italy as of the european country with the most confirmed coronavirus cases. Hello, and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First, the uks Health Secretary has issued a stark warning that more people will die if the public doesnt adhere to government measures to prevent the spread of the virus. People in the uk have been urged to stay at home this weekend over fears that a warm and sunny Weather Forecast could tempt people to go outside. Almost 700 more people have died in the uk after becoming infected with covid 19. The uks newest and largest hospital facility is preparing to open its doors to take in coronavirus patients needing intensive care treatment. The Nightingale Hospital based at the excel Exhibition Centre in london was constructed injust nine days. New york, the us state worst hit by the coronavirus, has
Andrea bocelli, one of the worlds most famous and enduring tenors. He sang alone in this iconic milan cathedral, save for an organist. Bocellis voice filling the cavernous, empty space. The tenor was invited to sing by the mayor of milan and the body that looks after the cathedral, streaming his performance live online for free on easter sunday. Translation first of all, i would like to specify that it is not a concert, but a prayer. That is what it is. And that is what it is meant to be. Bocelli is one of a long line of musicians performing on social media during the coronavirus lockdown. Many other artists have been singing and playing from their homes at a time when they cant hold concerts in person, posting their performances on social media as a way of reaching their fans. Andrea bocellis concert was aimed at uniting people during a time of social distancing. But it had a special meaning, too. Milan cathedral is in the northern lombardy region, one of the hardest hit in italy. As
Some construction workers in spain return to work as the country starts easing lockdown restrictions. And nearly 200 members of the armed forces are being deployed to support Ambulance Services in england and wales. And coming up later in the hour we put your coronavirus questions to our experts virologist dr elisabetta groppelli and nhs gp dr fiona kinnon. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. But first, as the uk enters its fourth week in lockdown, the government is reviewing the measures imposed to try to curb the spread of coronavirus. It comes as one of the European Countries worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic, spain, relaxes some of the restrictions announced last month. But with the number of hospital deaths in the uk now standing at more than 10,000 restrictions here are likely to remain in place for some time yet. Members of the armed forces are being deployed to sup
In Coronavirus Infections, with more than 10,000 people testing positive. Churches in germany reopen for sunday services with strict regulations in force and singing forbidden. Top stars from india and around the world perform from home in a concert raising funds for coronavirus victims in india, where the number of cases is surging. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First, the uk government says its considering a series of measures which could help control the spread of coronavirus as the lockdown is relaxed. Its ahead of an announcement due to be made in a weeks time which will set out the next steps about how the country gets back to school and to work. Meanwhile, the government says only 76,500 coronavirus tests were carried out yesterday, falling short of its daily target. The deaths of 315 more people from coronavirus have been recorded in the latest 2a hour period the
Could prompt the biggest changes to jury trials since world war ii. British airways says it cannot say for certain whether its operations at Gatwick Airport, which are currently suspended due to the pandemic, will reopen. A 72 year old man, who set off injanuary on a bid to become the oldest person to row across the atlantic, has finally made it to antigua but hes come back to a very different world. And an raf fly past for captain tom moores 100th birthday. A special thank you for raising £30 million for the nhs. Im absolutely delighted with all the people like you who have come to wish me a many. Happy birthday. It really is absolutely awesome, the amount of people who have been so kind. The Prime Minister has chaired his first session of cabinet since returning to work, as the government considers how its lockdown measures might be relaxed. A spokesman for number 10 said the meeting included an update from the chief medical officer and chief scientific adviser on the countrys progr