Victoria derbyshire has all the latest information and Health Advice on the coronaVirus Outbreak, in this special programme. Hello and welcome to this special programme. Im victoria derbyshire. Over the next half an hour, were going to try and tell you as much as we can about coronavirus to help you and so that you can share the information with others. And a reminder for the latest on the spread of coronavirus, you can always head to our website for more information on how it is affecting people in your community and your country. First, we all know the main advice to stop the virus from spreading. Wash your hands, regularly for around 20 seconds. Avoid touching yourface and maintain social distancing, which is making sure there is two metres around you and anyone else. As laura foster explains. Politicians, scientists and even celebrities all want us to practise social distancing. It means no coming into contact with people unless you need to, so no more visitors at your house, visit
On, because of the nature, the scale of the nhs and the sheer quantity of masks that are rightly being used, it isa masks that are rightly being used, it is a massive effort. Stay at home the message from the Prime Minister as he warns further measures could be brought in to enforce social distancing. Mps will debate emergency legislation that would include giving police the power to force people with virus symptoms to isolate. Meanwhile, in the rest of europe, germany bans public gatherings of more than two people, while italy remains the hardest hit country registering 651 deaths in the last day. Pressure grows on the International Olympic committee to postpone the tokyo 2020 games. Canada becomes the first major country to officialy withdraw. And, at a difficult and confusing time for childen across the country we take a look at the drama group that found a way to save a pre schoolers Birthday Party. Good morning. In the next hour, were going to talk about self isolating if youre on
Have already been delivering them to those in need. The maintenance guy, the volunteers and the council leader. Toilet roll thats in high demand. This is normally age uk day centre. It is now the base for emergency food parcels. We have just had a list ready to go out for local tenants. They are Vulnerable People that are living in the area that have phoned through for a supply package. Once its bagged up, the supplies are off around the burrough. Darren is off for his second run of the day. Hello, love, i have a delivery for you. She was already waiting for me with the door open, she grabbed it at arms length. Off to the next one now. Hello, love, ive got your parcel. Bless you. Thank you very much. One satisfied customer, there are plenty more customers to come on darrens list. Spring is here and for many people that means wedding season is well and truly underway. This year, however, it isnt. With tens of thousands of marriages being postponed or cancelled because of the coronavirus
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
Deserted roads and empty parks a top official says the uk could face up to six months of restrictions. Over time, probably over the next six months, we will have a three week review, we will see where were going. We need to keep that lid on and then gradually we will be able to, hopefully, adjust some of the social distancing measures. As italy grapples with the worlds highest death toll from coronavirus theres a severe shortage of medical staff in the north. Another 838 people die from covid 19 in spain the countrys highest daily number of deaths. Americas leading Infectious Diseases expert has warned that up to 200,000 people in the us could die from the coronavirus. Dr Anthony Fauci said millions of people in the country would catch the virus. Now on bbc news, the latest information and Health Advice on coronavirus including what the symptoms are and how to self isolate presented by victoria derbyshire. Hello and welcome to this special programme. Im victoria derbyshire. Over the ne