This is bbc news withjoanna gosling with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Scientists warn that Contact Tracing this is bbc news with in the uk isnt good enough the latest headlines to prevent a second, even bigger, for viewers in the uk wave of covid 19, once and around the world. Schools re open for the new term. Scientists warn that Contact Tracing the government says it is improving. In the uk isnt good enough this is not something we have ever to prevent a second, even bigger, wave of covid 19 once had to do before schools re open for the new term. And the lancet are absolutely right to say this matters the government says its improving. But dont underestimate what we have achieved here. This is not something an increase in exam weve had to do before, pass rates in scotland and the lancet are absolutely right as students are awarded grades after covid 19 forced to say that this matters, their exams to be cancelled. But dont underestimate what we have
Bucks from you. Thank you. Mey will be added to the nearly 6 million that was previously pledged by various companies and corporations. All going to be used for Santa Clara County residents because of the pandemic. We are back at a 6 00. Breaking news tonight bracing for the worst. The dire warning from the nations top doctor next week is going to be our pearl next week is going to be our pearl harbor moment. Its going to be our 9 11 moment. The surge in coronavirus cases and deaths now expected to peak within days on the front lines governors warn they still do not have enough supplies louisiana saying it will run out of hospital beds this week as tens of thousands of medical workers offer to head to new york to help the new rule on face masks for all military personnel scam warning, counterfeit masks, sold to hospitals. The fake testing sites
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The british Prime Minister, borisjohnson, has said the government will proceed with maximum caution when coronavirus restrictions are eased. Boris johnson is due to announce his plans for england in a speech on sunday. Ministers have insisted any short term changes to lockdown measures will be modest. Theres been another big jump in the number of americans applying for unemployment benefits, as the us grapples with how to emerge from the coronavirus lockdown. A further 3. 2 Million People filed claims this week. The numbers identifying as homeless have also reached record levels. The french government has announced more details of how it will ease one of the harshest lockdowns in europe. Authorities have issued a colour coded map of the country, outlining areas that can lift their restrictions depending on the rate of infection. That is it from me and the team. Coming up next now, the week in parliament. Hello again, and welcome to the week in parliament, a week when the uks pandemic d
Hello, youre watching afternoon live im simon mccoy. Today at 2 a third case of coronavirus is confirmed in the uk the patient is being transferred to an Infectious Disease centre. Meanwhile, chinas ambassador to britain urges countries not to panic about the virus. Hours before hes due to deliver scotlands budget finance secretary derek mckay steps down after sending personal messages to a 16 year old boy on social media. Derek mckays conduct fell far short of what is expected of a minister. Indeed, he offered his resignation to me and i accepted. It was not an option for him to remain in government. An end to automatic release of terror prisoners the government says it wants to change the law within three weeks. And a new record is set by astronaut Christina Koch, whos spent more days in space than any other woman. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport with huw ferris. Five changes for englands six nations match against scotland on saturday, including scrum half ben youngs dropp
Tonight at ten immigration plans for a post Brexit Britain the home secretary spells out what will replace Eu Free Movement of people. All migrants, from europe and beyond, with the right skills, qualifications, and income will earn points to get a visa. Its what the public wants, say ministers. In 2016, in the referendum, in the election in 2017 and again was reaffirmed in 2019 in december during the election, the public voted and they spoke very clearly that they want immigration to come down. But some in sectors like Adult Social Care fear trouble ahead most are low paid, and Foreign Workers might not qualify for a visa the government has announced today that apparently care is considered to be low skilled. Thats an amazing slap in the face for every carer, up and down the country. Well be looking at how the scheme will work and whether it has the economy or politics at its heart. Also tonight. Passengers whove tested negative for coronavirus start leaving the cruise ship off japan