Are still struggling to make their way back home. The country with the highest death rate italy extends its lockdown until easter, but there is some hope as the country reports a sharp decline in the number of infections. President trump says the next 30 days will be vital to stopping the virus in the us as the number of cases rises to over 164,000 the highest number anywhere in the world. In a few minutes, well talk to one employee in rochdale who feels hes being forced to go to work in unsafe conditions. If you feel in a similar situation send me a message on twitter or email victoria bbc. Co. Uk. And after 9 30am well be answering some of your Health Related questions about the virus with a gp and a virologist, so stay with us for that. Police forces in the uk have been told to be consistent in their use of emergency lockdown powers, after concerns some are being too heavy handed. Guidance to officers calls for a coordinated effort and emphasises the importance of professionalism. I
Just why changing the date can be so problematic. 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. With more than a million coronavirus cases the United States is now the worlds epicenter of the coronvirus outbreak, accounting for more than a third of all global known infections. Thats roughly four times that of the 2nd worst affected nation, spain. The milestone comes as more states take steps towards re opening parts of their economy. Jane obrien has the latest. A salute to the covid 19 warriors, the blue angels and thunderbirds paying tribute to those on the front lines in the battle against coronavirus. They flew formation across the northeast, and uplifting spectacle for the residence and lockdown. New york continues to be the worst hit but today a glimmer of hope. But we had seen is clearly progress and it gets us closer to the day where we can. Sta rt start to make some of th
Hello. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First the United States has now registered more than a million known cases of the coronavirus. Thats roughly four times the 2nd worst affected nation, spain. Here, the uk government says its significantly expanding access to testing to include all care home residents and staff, not part of the official figures so far. Iag, the Parent Company of british airways, has said the airline may make up to 12,000 workers redundant. Aid agencies are warning a lack of resources in conflict zones could spread the virus even further. And in france, all food shops will reopen from may the 11th, but bars and restaurants will remain closed. Much more on all that to come, but first jane 0brien reports from new york as states across the us plan to lift some lockdown restrictions. A salute to the covid warriors the blue angels and the thunderbirds paying tribute to those on the frontlines of the battle against coron
Hello. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally and how economists expect new us gdp figures will show the significant damage the pandemic has inflicted on the economy. Officials say the us has more than a million cases roughly four times the second worst affected nation, spain. Here the uk will offer testing to over 65s and anyone who needs to go back to work. Aid agencies are warning a lack of resources in conflict zones will allow the virus to spread. In conflict zones will allow and in france food shops will reopen from may the 11th but bars and restaurants will stay closed. Much more on all that to come, but first our Damian Grammaticas has more on spain facing a recession even as it plans to come out of one of the strictest lockdowns. In spain, the daily tally of the dead may be falling but the lines of the hungry are lengthening. Queueing for handouts to feel empty stomachs. A new wave of suffering brought by the virus is covering force.
We cant just walk out. Were not able to have visitors. Some here believe more should have been done to help hospices during this crisis. We were the last to get tested and we were the last on the list for the ppe. But were used to it in the hospice movement. We package up death and we hide it in a box somewhere in a peaceful setting. So we dont want to have to think about it. Well, you know what . Coronavirus has made us all think about it. They are angels. Trust me. Theyre gods guardian angels. Theyre guarding over me. I know theyre doing everything they can in their power to make me comfortable. Im very happy. They will always be there, right to the end. I know they will. The experience of dinas family ending that report on the hospice sector by our special correspondent ed thomas. Until now, the virus has largely been concentrated in europe, the United States and china, where Health Systems are well established. Developing countries, so far, have been less affected, but they are par