Could be higher than official figures show. President trump says some us states will start lifting coronavirus restrictions this week. You cant always get what you want. The Rolling Stonesjoin some of the biggest names in music from their living rooms to celebrate healthcare workers in a globally televised concert. Good morning. A quiet sunday awaits. If youve got cloud around at the moment, some of it will start to finish and break, so well get some sunshine coming through. All the details shortly. Its sunday, the 19th of april. Our top story a flight carrying more than 80 tonnes of protective equipment is expected to arrive in the uk from turkey today as the government continues to come under pressure about the lack of ppe for frontline hospital and care staff. It follows criticism over doctors and nurses being told they should re use protective equipment. The number of people who have died from covid 19 jumped again yesterday by nearly 900 people. Heres our correspondent john mcmanu
This is bbc news, the headlines. 596 more people have died in hospital in the uk from covid 19 thats the smallest increase in nearly two weeks. The National Care forum estimates that the number of deaths linked to coronavirus in uk care homes may be far higher than thought. It says more than a,000 residents may have died. The last official figure for england was 217. It comes as reports suggest the uk is looking to gradually lift some lockdown restrictions, such as re opening schools and allowing some small social gatherings. But the reports have been rejected by a government minister. Protesters in several states in the us are demanding theyre allowed to go back to work, saying lockdown measures are too tough. President trump has accused some state governors of getting carried away with the restrictions. Some of the biggest names in music have joined forces to celebrate Health Care Workers in a globally televised concert. Lady gaga, Paul Mccartney and Billie Eilish were among those wh
Now on bbc news, the latest information and Health Advice on coronavirus, including what the symptoms are and how to self isolate, presented by victoria derbyshire. Hello, and welcome to this special programme. Im victoria derbyshire. For the next half an hour, we will bring you further information and advice about the coronavirus pandemic. Coming up, you might have seen the video from 2015 which shows microsoft founder bill gates talking about the possible impact a Global Pandemic could have on the planet. We will hear his thoughts now about this covid 19 outbreak. And a reminder that you can always keep up to date with the latest on the pandemic in your country and around the world on our website. But first, charities in the uk are warning that almost a quarter of the youth clubs that have been closed in the lockdown may not reopen after the restrictions are lifted. It leaves thousands of youngsters with nowhere to socialise. Anna adams has been talking to teenagers and youth workers
In this special programme. Hello, and welcome to the special programme. Im victoria derbyshire. For the next half an hour, we will bring you further information and advice about the coronavirus pandemic. Coming up, you might have seen the video from 2015 which has microsoft founder bill gates talking about the possible impact a Global Pandemic could have on the planet. We will hear his thoughts now about this covid 19 outbreak. And a reminder that you can always keep up to date with the latest on the pandemic in your country and around the world on our website. But first, charities in the uk are warning that almost a quarter of the youth clubs that have been closed in the lockdown may not reopen after the restrictions are lifted. It leaves thousands of youngsters with nowhere to socialise. Anna adams has been talking to teenagers and youth workers to see how theyre doing. Normally, youd have 30 to 50 young people here after school or in holidays. Mervyn kaye is showing me around this y
Now on bbc news, the latest information and Health Advice on coronavirus, including what the symptoms are, and how to self isolate. Presented by victoria derbyshire. Hello, and welcome to the special programme. Im victoria derbyshire. For the next half an hour, we will bring you further information and advice about the coronavirus pandemic. Coming up, you might have seen the video from 2015 which has microsoft founder bill gates talking about the possible impact a Global Pandemic could have on the planet. We will hear his thoughts now about this covid 19 outbreak. And a reminder that you can always keep up to date with the latest on the pandemic in your country and around the world on our website. But first, charities in the uk are warning that almost a quarter of the youth clubs that have been closed in the lockdown may not reopen after the restrictions are lifted. It leaves thousands of youngsters with nowhere to socialise. Anna adams has been talking to teenagers and youth workers t