Thing to wear a mask. I have never been against masks, but i do believe they have a time and a place. The uk government announces a £700 million plan for improvements to British Border controls at the end of the brexit transition period. Now on bbc news, coronavirus your stories. Philippa thomas hears from people around the world about their extraordinary experiences during the pandemic and how covid i9 has changed their lives. Welcome to coronavirus your stories, a programme about how covid i9 is changing lives around the world. Im Philippa Thomas. And this week, were looking at the virus and prejudice. The way in which fears around the coronavirus have stoked up prejudices around race, sex and strangers. Later, we will hear from a new york photographer making portraits of Asian Americans who face public abuse over covid i9. A different sort of artist tells me from seoul in south korea how much harder it is to be openly homosexual after a cluster of 130 infections began in a gay nigh
Philippa thomas hears from people around the world about their extraordinary experiences during the pandemic and how covid 19 has changed their lives, including coverage of verbal abuse that some people have been subjected to. And a warning this programme contain strong language. Welcome to coronavirus your stories, a programme about how covid 19 is changing lives around the world. Im Philippa Thomas. And this week, were looking at the virus and prejudice. The way in which fears around the coronavirus have stoked up prejudices around race, sex and strangers. Later, we will hear from a new york photographer making portraits of Asian Americans who face public abuse over covid 19. A different sort of artist tells me from seoul in south korea me how much harder it is to be openly homosexual after a cluster of 130 infections began in a gay nightclub. But well start on the greek island of lesbos, which houses tens of thousands of the migrants whove crossed the mediterranean to try to live in
Open air theatres, live music venues and swimming pools can re open today, in the latest easing of the lockdown in england. Labour calls for the uk government to clarify its position on face coverings, after the Prime Minister said a stricter approach was needed in england. Critics condemn President Trump after he spared his former bosnia marks the 25th anniversary of the srebrenica massacre, in which 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were murdered. Critics condemn President Trump after he spared his former adviser from jail. Roger stone had been sentenced to a0 months for obstruction and lying to congress. Now on bbc news, coronavirus your stories. Philippa thomas hears from people around the world about their extraordinary experiences during the pandemic and how covid 19 has changed their lives. Welcome to coronavirus your stories, a programme about how covid 19 is changing lives around the world. Im Philippa Thomas. And this week, were looking at the virus and prejudice. The way in
Have the resources they need to fight the looming threat of famine in yemen, ravaged by five years of conflict and disease, and now struggling with the coronavirus spreading virtually unchecked. Coronavirus infections in the United States have passed 3 million, significantly more than any other country. Cases have risen by more than 60,000 in one day. There have been at least 133,000 american deaths from covid 19. But the Trump Administration is pushing hard to reopen schools. The president has threatened to withdraw funding from schools which do not. 5 Million People in australias second largest city, melbourne have been ordered to stay home for six weeks, because of a major spike in coronavirus infection. Queensland is closing its borders to residents of victoria or anyone who has recently been to the state. Now on bbc newsm coronavirus your stories. Philippa thomas hears from people around the world about their extraordinary experiences during the pandemic and how covid 19 has chang
This is bbc news, the headlines. The United Nations has issued a stark warning that after five years of conflict, its aid agencies dont have the resources they need to fight the looming threat of famine in war torn yemen. The country is also struggling with a surge in suspected covid 19 deaths. The number of coronavirus cases in the United States has passed 3 million, with about 130,000 american fatalities. The milestone comes with the Trump Administration facing criticism for its handling of the outbreak. The white house has defended the president s approach to the pandemic, saying the latest wave appears to be flattening out. 5 Million People in australias second largest city, melbourne, have been ordered to stay at home for six weeks after a major spike in Coronavirus Infections. Doctors say australians will have to get used to the new normal of on off lockdowns as fresh clusters emerge and subside. Now on bbc news, coronavirus
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