In the race to take on President Trump. Live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. It is newsday. Good morning. Its 8am in singapore and midnight in london. Weve entered uncharted territory. Thats the latest warning from the World Health Organization about the spreading coronavirus. Deaths have now, 3000, worldwide. Italy in particular, saw a big jump on monday. But the head of the who said that in some places, containment measures were beginning to work. The bbcs Laura Trevelyan has this report. A symbol of how far away the coronavirus has spread, the most visited museum in the world, the louvre in paris, has been forced to close its doors to the public. There are four main hotspots to the virus across the globe. China has seen nearly half of all deaths, they have more than 80,000 infected people. South korea has 4300 cases. And both italy in iran have both over 1500 cases each. In the last 2a hours, there were almost nine times more cases reported outside
Another boost forjoe biden in the race to take on President Trump. Live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. It is newsday. Good morning. Its 9am in singapore and 1am in london. Weve entered uncharted territory. Thats the latest warning from the World Health Organization about the spreading coronavirus. Deaths have now reached 3000 worldwide. Italy in particular, saw a big jump on monday. But the head of the who said that in some places, containment measures were beginning to work. The bbcs Laura Trevelyan has this report. A symbol of how far and wide the coronavirus has spread, the most visited museum in the world, the louvre in paris, has been forced to close its doors to the public. There are four main hotspots for the virus across the globe. China has seen nearly half of all deaths, they have more than 80,000 infected people. South korea has 4300 cases. And both italy and iran have both over 1500 cases each. In the last 2a hours, there were almost nine
As the number of coronavirus deaths here in the u. S. Approaches 100,000, the New York Times marking that milestone with a unique and stark front page. No photographs, no ads, no other news stories, just the names of some 1,000 americans whove died from covid19. The paper includes some details about each of those victims as well. At least two states are reporting a surge in cases. Arkansas has linked one cluster of cases to a High School Swim party. With the seven day rolling average of new cases that you see one peak here of about 160 new cases. And then the rolling average across the way that you see a second peak. And thats the point i want to emphasize, is that its clear and evident to me that we have one peak, and then weve had a deep dip. And then were having a second peak right now. And, in north carolina, Health Officials reporting the single highest oneday total of new cases yet. More than 1100 people confirmed with coronavirus just saturday. U. S. Public Health Officials are
For coronavirus efforts. Good to have you with us. Memorial day in the United States will look a lot different this year as americans navigate a new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic. That includes virtual ceremonies on this holiday meant to honor the countrys war dead. As restrictions ease from coast to coast, more and more americans are heading outdoors to beaches, parks, parties. This despite the coronavirus death toll edging close to 100,000 people. The number of infections well past 1. 6 million. Theres increasing concern if people dont stay apart and follow safety guidelines, there could be a spike in covid19 cases in the coming weeks. A worry voiced by the governor of new york. Next week is a function of what we do today. Oh, that sounds too glib. That is factually true. You tell me how people act today, i will tell you the infection rate three days from today. So you want to open faster . Be smart and well just calibrate it to the induction spread. Top Health Experts are als
Experts who warn the virus can spread among people in close proximity. You dont know whos infected so we really want to be clear all the time that social distancing is absolutely critical. And if you cant social distance and youre outside, you must wear a mask. Meantime, churches in the u. S. Have slowly started to reopen. Days after President Donald Trump called them essential. And while some people attended sunday mass wearing face masks, mr. Trump was seen spending the day on the golf course in virginia without a mask. Well, myrtle beach, south carolina, one of many places in the u. S. Where crowds gather for the Holiday Weekend, even as state Health Authorities announced that coronavirus numbers hit 10,000 for the first time. The pandemic did not seem to be on peoples minds. Natasha chen talked to beeach goers and has the latest. Reporter people are for the most part practicing social distancing by keeping apart from the next party. The city manager tells me for the most part this