Pu solutions for americas neglected needs. By contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank yo america. Am laura trevelyan. Claims the band p willtect President Trump claims the band will protect american jobs but it is facing backlash. In russia, Small Businesses are under threat from ts coronavirutbreak. That is a political problem for president putin. Plus, h your back is taking the strain of working from home. We will explain how to avoid the aches and pains thatow triple s that now triple s troubl e us. Get up and move. You cod have the most perfect posture for eight hours and you wi still be sore. Laura for all of y watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to world news america. There are now more than two rmpoint 5 million con cases of coronavirus around the world. 2. 5 million confirmed cases and the u. S. Has more than any other country. Pressure growsono limit the ic damage. The president tweeted that he will impose a temporar ban on all immigration to t
Issues a stark warning about the millions in regions of conflict who could starve because of covid 19. And leading artists respond to the dedication of Health Workers with striking portraits of some frontline staff. In just the past few hours, President Trump has outlined more measures to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus and help smaller businesses hit hard by the lockdown. Here in the uk the Health Secretary has confirmed 823 more deaths in hospitals in the past 2a hours, taking the total above 17,000. Matt hancock also came under pressure to explain the problems in acquiring personal protective equipment for the uks Health Workers. And the World Food Programme has said urgent action is needed to avoid large scale famine in conflict zones as Food Supplies come under threat. More on all that in moment. First, lets hear more on Donald Trumps plans for suspending immigration. This order will only apply to individuals seeking a permanent residency, in other words, those receiving
And easing the lockdown in austria restau ra nts a nd cafes can open next month. Hello, and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. The scale of the suffering caused by the coronavirus epidemic here in the uk became clearer today. The office for National Statistics revealed that the number of deaths has risen to its highest level in 20 years, nearly double what would be expected at this time of year. It comes after the uk reported 823 more coronavirus deaths in hospital following a post weekend dip in yesterdays figures. Matt hancock also announced that Human Vaccine trials will begin in the uk starting on thursday. Elsewhere, President Trump is to meet new York Governor Andrew Cuomo in washington this evening to talk about tackling the virus there. Following the opening of shops last week, austria now plans to lift restrictions on cafes and restaurants by mid may. Lets get this report now
Dentists unable to work because of a shortage of protective gear, patients are taking matters into their own hands. A picture of gratitude how a leading portait artist is showing his appreciation for our Health Workers. And coming up on bbc news. European footballs governing body uefa stages further talks as its admits completing the current season will be impossible for some leagues. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The scale of the suffering caused by the coronavirus epidemic here in the uk became clearer today. The office of National Statistics revealed that the number of deaths has risen to its highest level in 20 years nearly double what would be expected at this time of year. In the seven days to april the 10th, there were 18,500 deaths in england and wales. More than 6,000 thats a third of them were linked to coronavirus. In that same week the number of deaths in care homes quadrupled, rising to more than a thousand and there are fears that the number may be high
Shutting on immigration he says is to protectjobs. Will go straight to the United States now. A couple of big stories brewing they are. The first is meeting between President Trump and the governor of new york and her combos. Why is that significant . Theyre and her combos. Why is that significant . They re trying and her combos. Why is that significant . Theyre trying to Work Together in the next stage of this pandemic. However they havent got on swimmingly so far. There is been criticism from both sides. So lets eat what this is all about. We can speak to kathy k in washington. Kathy, nice to see them again. Lets start with the basics here, why are these two then getting together . The primary issue here is testing. And the comparative roles of the federal government which is run by the white house and the states which in this case is run by Governor Cuomo of new york. Thats where the conflict has been. How much of the states be responsible for testing and how much should the the res