Around the world. And the philippines prepares to ease coronavirus restrictions, as a typhoon forces thousands to evacute. Hello and welcome to the programme. We start with the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak in the uk and globally. The number of people confirmed to have died from covid 19 now stands atjust over 300,000, with 1. 5 Million People recovered. Scientists at the World Health Organization say nearly a 250 Million People in africa could catch coronavirus ina year. They predict between 150,000 and 190,000 africans could die from the virus. In england, one in 400 people is infected with coronavirus. That is according to a survey of 11,000 people in households. This means about 148,000 people in england could be currently infected. And there is some good news for fans of english football. The government says it is opening the door for professional football to resume in june. That is if they have reached their goal of containing the virus. Those are the main devel
Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First, the top Us Health Advisor and a key member of the white houses coronavirus taskforce has warned that lifting restrictions too soon could lead to further spikes in cases. Dr Anthony Fauci said the country did not have total control of the outbreak. His message is at odds with that of President Trump who is keen to get the economy going again. Nick bryant reports from new york. Washington continues to look like a scene from some dystopian drama. This, the still surreal sight of senators donning face masks for a hearing on covid 19. One senior democrat resembling a bandit from the wild west. The key voice was americas top pandemic official, Anthony Fauci, who strongly warned about the dangers of reopening too quickly a message for the country, a message for his boss, donald trump. If that occurs, there is a real risk that you will trigge
Is claiming the credit. The top us health advisor, a key member of the white houses coronavirus taskforce, has warned that lifting restrictions too soon could lead to further spikes in cases. Dr Anthony Fauci said the country did not have total control of the outbreak, and that there are probably more cases, and deaths, than the official figures suggest. His message is at odds with that of President Trump who has been emphasising the need to get the economy going again. Nick bryant reports from new york. Washington continues to look like a scene from some dystopian drama. This, the still surreal sight of senators donning face masks for a hearing on covid 19. One senior democrat resembling a bandit from the wild west. The key voice was americas top pandemic official, Anthony Fauci, who strongly warned about the dangers of reopening too quickly a message for the country, a message for his boss, donald trump. If that occurs, there is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you
Keeping up the Financial Support for 7. 5 Million People the government in the uk extends itsjobs furlough scheme until october. After the lockdown, chinas economy is bouncing back and the communist party is claiming the credit. The top Us Health Advisor a key member of the white houses coronavirus taskforce has warned that lifting restrictions too soon could lead to further spikes in cases. Dr Anthony Fauci said the country did not have total control of the outbreak, and that there are probably more cases, and deaths, than the official figures suggest. His message is at odds with that of President Trump, who has been emphasising the need to get the economy going again. Nick bryant reports from new york. Washington continues to look like a scene from some dystopian drama. This, the still surreal sight of senators donning face masks for a hearing on covid 19. One senior democrat resembling a bandit from the wild west. The key voice was americas top pandemic official, Anthony Fauci, who
In ukraine, their parents all around the world. And, the philippines prepares to ease coronavirus restrictions as a typhoon forces thousands to evacute. Hello and welcome to the programme. We start with the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak in the uk, and globally. The number of people confirmed to have died from covid 19 now stands atjust over 300,000, with 1. 5 Million People recovered. Scientists at the World Health Organization say nearly a quarter of a billion people in africa could catch coronavirus in a year. They predict between 150 and 190,000 africans could die from the virus. In england one in 400 people is infected with coronavirus thats according to a survey of 11,000 people in households. This means about 148,000 people in england could be currently infected. And theres some good news for fans of english football. The government says its opening the door for professional football to resume in june. Thats if theyve reached their goal of containing the virus.