That must be really difficult when youve got your mask on, because i know that that sort of connection that you have with your patients, thats such a huge part of looking after them. And not being able to have that . They can not really understand your expression. So its the same if im smiling or not, because all they really see is your eyes. Most of the time it seems like we are screaming, and we just want them to understand what we are saying. So, yeah, you lost a bit of the human connection. So far, thereve been around 500 parings of hospital key worker and professional artist under the hashtag portraits for nhs heroes. The hope is once the lockdown is over to have a public exhibition of them all as the culmination of an initiative that has already been copied in america, spain, belgium and ireland. Will gompertz, bbc news. Yesterday we told you about baby peyton who was born eight weeks premature and then contracted covid i9 when she was just three weeks old. Her mother, tracy, iso
Issues a stark warning about the millions in regions of conflict who could starve because of covid 19. And leading artists respond to the dedication of Health Workers with striking portraits of some frontline staff. In just the past few hours, President Trump has outlined more measures to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus and help smaller businesses hit hard by the lockdown. Here in the uk the Health Secretary has confirmed 823 more deaths in hospitals in the past 2a hours, taking the total above 17,000. Matt hancock also came under pressure to explain the problems in acquiring personal protective equipment for the uks Health Workers. And the World Food Programme has said urgent action is needed to avoid large scale famine in conflict zones as Food Supplies come under threat. More on all that in moment. First, lets hear more on Donald Trumps plans for suspending immigration. This order will only apply to individuals seeking a permanent residency, in other words, those receiving
And easing the lockdown in austria restau ra nts a nd cafes can open next month. Hello, and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. The scale of the suffering caused by the coronavirus epidemic here in the uk became clearer today. The office for National Statistics revealed that the number of deaths has risen to its highest level in 20 years, nearly double what would be expected at this time of year. It comes after the uk reported 823 more coronavirus deaths in hospital following a post weekend dip in yesterdays figures. Matt hancock also announced that Human Vaccine trials will begin in the uk starting on thursday. Elsewhere, President Trump is to meet new York Governor Andrew Cuomo in washington this evening to talk about tackling the virus there. Following the opening of shops last week, austria now plans to lift restrictions on cafes and restaurants by mid may. Lets get this report now
Dentists unable to work because of a shortage of protective gear, patients are taking matters into their own hands. A picture of gratitude how a leading portait artist is showing his appreciation for our Health Workers. And coming up on bbc news. European footballs governing body uefa stages further talks as its admits completing the current season will be impossible for some leagues. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The scale of the suffering caused by the coronavirus epidemic here in the uk became clearer today. The office of National Statistics revealed that the number of deaths has risen to its highest level in 20 years nearly double what would be expected at this time of year. In the seven days to april the 10th, there were 18,500 deaths in england and wales. More than 6,000 thats a third of them were linked to coronavirus. In that same week the number of deaths in care homes quadrupled, rising to more than a thousand and there are fears that the number may be high
Service as we binge on box sets during lockdown. A warm welcome to the programme. President trump has outlined more measures to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the us and help smaller businesses hit hard by the lockdown. The first batch of personal protective equipment from turkey has finally arrived in the uk after a lot of delay and confusion. New yorks governor andrew cuomo, fresh from a meeting at the white house, has said furtherfederalfunding would be provided to ensure more aid is available and testing is carried out. More on all that in moment, first, peter bowes reports on Donald Trumps plans for suspending immigration. And economy paralysed because of covid 19. The us Unemployment Rate has skyrocketed at a pace never seen before. 22 million americans have lost theirjobs over the past month. President trump says his prime objective is to ensure those unemployed americans get their jobs is to ensure those unemployed americans get theirjobs back as soon americans ge