This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world hard times ahead President Trump tells americans to brace themselves, as the countrys death toll surpasses that of china. This is going to be a very painful, very, very painful two weeks. The British Government admits it has to do more to facilitate testing for covid 19, with only a fraction if its daily target currently being met. When even a handshake makes news why russias president finds himself at the centre of coronavirus concerns. Saving lives or an invasion of privacy . We look at the surveillance tools being used to track potential cases of the virus. We start with the latest coronavirus developments from around the world. Deaths have accelerated in the us and uk, while italy and spain continue to record high fatality rates. The United States has now declared 3,415 coronavirus deaths, meaning it has overtaken china. Only italy and spain have a higher death toll. In the uk the figures are also
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. The number of people who have died with coronavirus in the uk has now passed ten thousand. The Health Secretary calls it a sombre day the calls it a sombre day fact that over 10,000 people have the fact that over 10,000 people have now lost their lives to this invisible killer demonstrates just how serious coronavirus is. Boris johnson is recuperating after intensive care its unclear when he will be back. I have today at left hospital where the nhs has saved my life. The us overtakes italy with the highest numbers of deaths from coronavirus in the world, more than 20,000
people have now died. Pope francis delivers a prayer for those affected by the pandemic in his Traditional Easter Service in an almost deserted st peters basilica. And the Legendary British motor racing driver, sir stirling moss, has died aged 90. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the la
Tonight, breaking news as we come on the air. President trump set to speak at the coronavirus outbreak widens in the u. S. And tonight, the stock market freefall. The dow plunging 2,000 points. Thats nearly 8 . The biggest oneday point drop ever. Trading suspended just minutes after the opening bell. Amid global concern tonight over oil prices. Just one of the reasons why were live on wall street. The states of emergency in several states here in the u. S. And tonight, what were now learning about several members of congress, now in selfquarantine. Two republican congressmen just today added to the list. And they have been in contact with President Trump. One riding with him just today on air force one, then in the president s limousine. Congressman matt gaetz, who wore a gas mask on the house floor just last week, drawing criticism he was making light of
the outbreak. Also developing tonight, at least three new deaths reported in Washington State. The nursing home crisis there. And th
This is bbc world news, hello, this is breakfast with the headlines Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty. It is owed 30. Here is the summary of the morning cosmic mysteries to 0ur our main stories on the bbc news stop doctor are wearing that abides the Health Secretary has been a Personal Protective Equipment are criticised for suggesting some a Personal Protective Equipment are a dangerous low levels in parts of a healthcare criticised for suggesting some healthca re staff were criticised for suggesting some healthcare staff were misusing protective equipment. Matt hancock gun. The bma has accused the told yesterdays briefing that good morning. Everybody needs to treat ppe like a government of the chronic failure to welcome to breakfast with Naga Munchetty and charlie provide front line staff adequate stayt. Our headlines today Precious Resource. The government ppe. Yesterday the Health Secretary doctors accuse the government has faced mounting pressure over a said there was no netiquette
Into vaccines and treatments for coronavirus saying a Common Threat to humanity requires a concerted response. A0 countries and donors took part in the online summit, hosted by the eu. 4. 5 million italians have to work after two months in lockdown. People are also allowed to see relatives within their region as restrictions are eased. For the second consecutive day, the countrys recorded its lowest death toll since the lockdown began. The British Governments rolled out a Contact Tracing phone app as part of its strategy to ease the lockdown. People on the isle of wight will put the app to the test. Its hoped itll be used across england by the middle of the month. This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Im mike embley. World leaders have a whipround on webcam, pledging 8 billion to find now on bbc news, hardtalk. A covid i9 vaccine. The divide deepens in us china relations, as President Trump continues to
blame beijing for the outbreak. We