Hello and welcome to bbc news. First, on the eve of americas Independence Day, Health Officials and local leaders are urging people to limit their celebrations, as Coronavirus Infections continue to surge. Texas has seen a record daily increase of almost 8,000 new cases. Its already led to the governor ordering that face coverings must be worn in public in most of the state. Lets speak to professor peter hotez, whos co director of texas childrens Hospitals Center for vaccine development. Thank you for coming on the programme. Thank you for having me. Is this a big weekend for the us and a big test . We are ina very the us and a big test . We are in a very difficult and dire Public Health crisis, and that has to do with the following. We are seeing this very steep acceleration in the number of covid 19 cases, particularly in the southern half of the United States. Across the country, backin states. Across the country, back in april and march, the peak was around 30,000, 35,000 cases, we
Have been told theyll no longer have jobs after the end of august. It follows concerns expressed by actors, directors, and producers over the loss of live shows during the lockdown. Judith moritz reports. At theatres from belfast to cardiff, edinburgh to london, the only thing on show today was this artistic project by a group of stage designers. Theyve also wrapped manchesters Royal Exchange and say they are highlighting the plight of theatres which have been devastated by having to close during the pandemic. Its not just people who work in the building, its the freelancers and also costume hire. Theres, like, so many places that we rely on to work with all the time and that is all part of the wider economy. And itjust seems a real shame. It doesnt feel like thats been acknowledged. Since this theatre closed its doors, one production after another has been cancelled and millions of pounds of revenue lost. Now, the Royal Exchanges managers say that its fighting for survival and theres
President trump is facing criticism over his plans to celebrate american Independence Day at Mount Rushmore. Thousands of people are set to attend a fireworks display, and the event wont require people to wear masks, or be socially distanced. Our north america editor jon sopel is in washington. He explained why the president is travelling to south this is live pictures, the president is in the air although we are expecting him to be there and give a speech shortly. We will bring that to you when it happens. Our north america editor jon sopel is in washington. He explained why the president is travelling to south dakota. Well, the president wants to mark Independence Day in the way things have normally done, with a big fireworks display and a speech from him in the shadow of four of americas greatest president s carved into the rock in Mount Rushmore. But more noticeable about the speech, which he will go on about left wing mobs trying to destroy american history, will be the fact that
Look like when it welcomes you back for yourfirst pint sent look like when it welcomes you back for your first pint sent lockdown began. When looking at laughter, sunshine and love from returning tories will keep businesses happy. Novak djokovic apologises after testing positive for coronavirus. The world number one is the latest tennis star to be diagnosed with covid 19, after playing at a tournament hed organised himself. Good morning from kew gardens where the temperature is already 15 celsius. Today, it is going to be hot and celsius. Today, it is going to be hotand humid. Celsius. Today, it is going to be hot and humid. Temperatures rising in scotland and Northern Ireland. But you will not see the real humidity until tomorrow. All details at 27 minutes past. Its wednesday, june 24th. Our top story Health Leaders are warning that urgent action is needed to ensure the uk is ready for a potential second wave of coronavirus. The president s of the royal colleges of surgeons, nursing,