The number of people known to have died from the coronavirus Global Pandemic is now more than 150,000, according to the latest figures collated byjohns Hopkins University in the united states. 37,000 have died in the us itself. Italy, spain, france and the uk make up half of the worldwide toll. The World Health Organization has cast doubt on the usefulness of antibody tests for covid 19 which many countries had hoped to use to determine if people have developed immunity to the virus. Who officials in geneva said there was no evidence that having had the virus would guarantee immunity. 847 people have died in british hospitals in the past 2a hours. It brings the total number of deaths tojust over 1a,500. The uk government is setting up a new task force to back the development of a vaccine, but itll be many months before one is available. The demand for help from foodbanks has soared in some areas as a result of the pandemic with many people suddenly finding they have no income. In west
Hello, this is breakfast with hello, this is breakfast with Naga Munchetty and charlie stayt. Ben will be here shortly Naga Munchetty and charlie stayt. With the weekend weather. But first, a summary of this mornings main news. Time to talk to mike who is very excited about football coming back. Theres evidence that coronavirus is spreading faster than at any time have you missed it . Its gone by in since lockdown measures were eased. The r number which shows the rate the blink of an eye. The shortest at which people are being infected has risen above one for the first preseason ever. 0f the blink of an eye. The shortest time since march. Preseason ever. Of course, International Matches as well so it good morning Welcome Police are warning us not to treat hasnt really been away. The to breakfast with Naga Munchetty this as a Party Weekend, and charlie stayt. Champions league finished. Our headlines today ahead of new coronavirus a sharp rise restrictions which limit in coronavirus case
This is bbc news. Im lukwesa burak. The latest headlines. Britain is on the edge of losing control of coronavirus a stark warning from one leading scientist following a sharp rise in cases in the united kingdom. This is still a very widely distributed infection, its across the whole of the uk and by every measure, the numbers are going up. Boris johnson defends his plans to override parts of the brexit Withdrawal Agreement, saying the eu is looking to carve up and divide the uk. The first direct talks between afghanistan and the taliban take place in qatar. The afghans say they want to end the war. Including men, women, minorities and victims then both sides will be
the peace heroes. Sir Terence Conran the british designer who revolutionised retail and decor has died aged 88. And the new premier League Season begins with the champions liverpool hosting leeds united, who are back after an absence of 16 years. Good afternoon. A leading scientist has warned that the uk is on the edge of l
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