Shares with us some of the drawings that have kept him busy. This is bbc news, the headlines as the number of people who died from covid 19 in the us has exceeded 5,000, Vice President pence warned americans to expect a coronavirus scenario comparable to italy. Britain has also recorded new figuresjust published in the United States its worst one day figure show that more than 5,000 for coronavirus related deaths 563, people have now died from the coronavirus. A rise of nearly a third. They seem to confirm fears the government is facing increasing expressed by Vice President pressure amid criticism over mike pence that the country is heading towards a scenario shortages of protective equipment comparable to that of italy. For Frontline Health workers and delays in ramping up testing. Italy has extended analysts atjohns hopkins its stringent lockdown measures, University Say there have now but families are now allowed been well over 200,000 to take their children for a walk. Infections
Nearly ten times the usual number. After weeks of Strict Lockdown in italy a taste of freedom as some families are able to take their children for a walk. And David Hockney in lockdown in france shares with us some of the ipad drawings that have kept him busy. Coming up on bbc news, wimbledon is cancelled for the First Time Since world war ii because of coronavirus, as the summers entire Grass Court Season is abandoned. Good evening. Theres been another rise in the number of people who have died from coronavirus in the uk as the government warned that this invisible killer is the biggest threat our country has faced in decades and that worse was to come. 563 patients have lost their lives in the past 2a hours, taking the total number of deaths in hospitals to 2,352 in less than four weeks. The latest increase in deaths is sadly in line with scientific predictions. Most of the cases are in london but nhs england says the threat is everywhere and the growing number of hospital admissions
In just three states, new york which has more than 92,000 cases with new jersey and california. We are also seeing disturbing surges in a number of other states weve been keeping an eye on and tracking including florida, michigan and louisiana. Here is the thing, the way this virus works is that not everyone will have exactly the same epidemic at the same time. The actual way the virus spreads in the community is the same everywhere. It the same virus. The same human bodies and that is why it is critical there is a cohesive federal national response. Last week the governor of alabama kay ivy who has taken some strong steps down there explained why she had not issued a shelter in place order for residents opting instead for less restrictive measures. He said quote, yall, are we not louisiana. We are not new york state and we are not california. Thats right. You are not. Yet. It is just a matter of time. New york city e. R. Doctor this morning offered a message to anyone that believes th
Hello, and welcome to bbc news. The us Vice President has warned americans to expect a coronavirus scenario comparable to italy. There have now been more than 200,000 confirmed infections in the United States, and more than 4,500 deaths. In new york alone, nearly 400 people died in the past 2a hours. People in florida and texas are now being told to stay at home. All this after President Trump warned of a rough few weeks ahead. 0ur north america editor jon sopel reports. At this time of year, central park in new york would normally be getting ready for concerts and festivals. Instead, a massive Field Hospital is being built there, to help alleviate an overburdened health system. In this state alone, there have been 2000 deaths. America is shifting onto a war footing, and it brought a dramatic change in tone from the president , now urgent and sombre. I want every american to be prepared for the hard days that lie ahead. We are going to go through a very tough two weeks. And then hopefu
California. We are also seeing disturbing surges in a number of other states weve been keeping an eye on and tracking including florida, michigan and louisiana. Here is the thing, the way this virus works is that not everyone will have exactly the same epidemic at the same time. The actual way the virus spreads in the community is the same everywhere. Its the same virus. The same human bodies and that is why it is critical there is a cohesive federal national response. Last week the governor of alabama kay ivy who has taken some strong steps down there explained why she had not issued a shelter in place order for residents opting instead for less restrictive measures. She said quote, yall, we are not louisiana, we are not new york state and we are not california. Thats right. You are not. Yet. It is just a matter of time. New york city e. R. Doctor this morning offered a message to anyone that believes they might escape the worst of it. New york two weeks ago had only 300 cases. New yo