Hello and welcome to bbc world news. When italy first quarantined 11 northern towns over fears of a potential coronavirus outbreak in mid february it was a small part of a global story that still largely centered on china. Today one month on europe finds itself at the heart of the worlds coronavirus pandemic, ramping up restrictions on its citizens whilst straining to cope with the explosion in infections. Thousands of Army Reservists have been called up in switzerland to relieve hospitals under pressure as the number of people testing positive for coronavirus jumped by fifteen percent in twenty four hours; it is now more than eight and a half thousand. Spain has again registered its highest daily death toll of people from the virus, four hundred and sixty two have died in the past day. The deputy Prime Minister, carmen calvo, is being tested in hospital. In italy there is some good news, the rate of infection has dropped for the second day in a row but its still europes worst affected
Theyll receive refunds have to be postponed. If they choose to stay at home during the pandemic. Overnight, australia and canada both said they would not be sending athletes to tokyo, if the games went ahead keeping the nations this summer as planned. Children fit remotely well be talking about how we can the head of world athletics, all try to keep fit online while were stuck at home. Lord coe, has also called for a delay, saying thatholding the event in 2020 was neither also coming up, well be answering your questions on what it feasible nor desirable. Means to socially distance yourself from people to try and stop the spread of the virus. Our Sports Correspondent Katie Gornall has the latest. Four weeks, japan had been carrying on almost as normal. Huge crowds defied fears of a coronavirus to see the olympic flame in the country and japanese officials continued to insist the games would take place as the Health Secretary matt hancock planned. But then the international has described
The government considers tougher measures, as some people ignore advice aimed at tackling the coronavirus pandemic. Theres anger as pictures emerge showing crowds of people visiting open spaces over the weekend across many parts of the uk. The nhs is doing everythng it can and preparing for the spread of the virus. And if people go within two metres of others who they dont live with then they are helping to spread the virus. Well be assessing the likelihood of tougher Government Action to tackle the pandemic. Also this lunchtime. Even key workers are being told to keep their children at home unless absolutely necessary, as schools across the uk close to most pupils. The government has suspended all rail franchises to prevent firms collapsing as season Ticket Holders are told theyll receive refunds if they choose to stay at home during the outbreak. Packed trains on London Underground despite advice to stay at home. Tube staff say theyre furious. And social distancing, they warn, is imp
Also on the show all change at the top of germanys social democrats this chairman Martin Scholz announces his immediate resignation he hopes his departure will revive this fractured party but its already triggered a leadership battle well get some analysis. Plus in case you didnt notice its valentines day but what if you dont have a special someone to celebrate with well talk to the top psychologist and look at a group of Senior Citizens in sweden who are combating loneliness with speed dating. Plus the knockout stages of the Champions League are underway and already there are plenty of surprises will tell you. About the round of sixteen and the best Club Football competition in the world. Im brian thomas a warm welcome to the show the israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is future is in doubt this morning the countrys police force is saying it has enough evidence to recommend he be charged with bribery fraud a breach of trust israels turny general must now examine the police reco
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