The government promises to set out which groups will be given priority over testing. And a state of emergency has been declared in the states of florida, alabama and mississippi, after Tropical Storm sally causes devastating floods. Donald trump claims an effective Coronavirus Vaccine could be good to go within weeks, contradicting one of his own Top Health Officials. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world, and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Nearly two Million People in the north east of england are facing new local lockdown restrictions from midnight tonight, to try to halt a rise in coronavirus cases. Full details of the measures are still to be announced. They are likely to include earlier closing times for pubs, there may be tougher limits on households mixing, and this is expected to include sunderland, County Durham, newcastle, northumberland, north and south tyneside, and gateshead. Similar restrictions a
Brexit and the irish border. A stark warning from the World Health Organisation for europe. It says the covidi9 situation is very serious. This is why. Weekly cases have now exceeded those reported when the pandemic first peaked in europe in march. Last week, the regions weekly tally exceeded 300,000 patients. Over the past two weeks more than half of the countries in europe have reported a 10 increase in cases. Heres more from the who. In the spring and early summer, we were able to see the impact of Strict Lockdown measures. Our efforts, our sacrifices paid off. Injune, cases hit an all time low. The september case numbers, however, should serve as a wake up call for all of us. Although these numbers reflect more comprehensive testing, it also shows alarming rates of transmission across the region. What should European Countries do next . I spoke to doctor kluger a few minutes ago. We need two things. The governments to step up leadership and miscommunication which instills public tr
Gareth bale, reports a second debut Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died, could be delayed by up to one month provoking an immediate political row about her replacement. Because of injury. Despite a chilly start, it is promising to be a dry and fine gareth bale should complete his move weekend for most of us, a little bit to spurs this weekend. Hes back at the club windy in the south, but how long he left seven years ago, but could injury mean he misses will it last . I will have more the first part of the season . Detail in quarter of an hour. Good morning. Despite a chilly start with a bit of mist around, it is promising to be a dry and fine its saturday the 19th of september. Weekend for most of us, a little bit our top story. The Prime Minister is holding urgent windy in the south, but how long talks this weekend to decide will it last . I will have more whether to impose lockdown restrictions on the whole of england, to tackle the current detailfor will it last . I will have more detail f
Restrictions will be or the broad parameter of that. Now, which area itself sits is a little bit more complicated. Going back to what happened the first time around as well, there were simplicity and the fa ct we well, there were simplicity and the fact we were all in it together and that has been a very different picture with the localised lockdowns and criticism of a lack of clarity over that. What can you tell us about what we are likely to hear later on with the three tier system and how it would operate and how areas would know where they are going to be locked down . Areas would know where they are going to be locked down7m areas would know where they are going to be locked down . It was in order to provide the clarity, to have neighbouring areas sometimes neighbouring boroughs with different rules even though the number of cases might be the same. It was supposed to be, lets make this more simple, so for example tijuana is the rule of six and the ten oclock cu rfew the rule of s
Most gcse and a level exams in england next year will be delayed by three weeks, the education secretary has confirmed. And controversial plans to shake uo the premier league pitch fans and some clubs against each other. And coming up on bbc news, huge celebrations after a ten year wait for the la lakers. Lebronjames helps them win their 17th nba title after victory over miami heat. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news. The Prime Minister is preparing to announce a new tiered system of coronavirus restrictions for different parts of england, which will see tougher rules for some regions and cities. Boris johnson will update mps this afternoon, and then hold a downing street News Conference this evening. It comes as senior medical officials gave a stark warning about the continuing spread of the virus. The medical directorfor nhs england announced there were now more patients in hospital with covid 19 than when the lockdown was imposed in march. Our political correspondent, nick e