Hello, and welcome to bbc news. The us Vice President has warned americans to expect a coronavirus scenario comparable to italy. There have now been more than 200,000 confirmed infections in the United States, and more than 4,500 deaths. In new york alone, nearly 400 people died in the past 2a hours. People in florida and texas are now being told to stay at home. All this after President Trump warned of a rough few weeks ahead. 0ur north america editor jon sopel reports. At this time of year, central park in new york would normally be getting ready for concerts and festivals. Instead, a massive Field Hospital is being built there, to help alleviate an overburdened health system. In this state alone, there have been 2000 deaths. America is shifting onto a war footing, and it brought a dramatic change in tone from the president , now urgent and sombre. I want every american to be prepared for the hard days that lie ahead. We are going to go through a very tough two weeks. And then hopefu
Welcome to bbc news. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. The virus has been spreading rapidly around the world, with more than 2. 2 million cases now confirmed in 185 countries. At least 153,000 people have died, but the true figure is likely to be significantly higher. The us has the highest death toll in the world with more than 37,000. One third of those are in the state of new york alone. Spain is the Second European country after italy where more than 20,000 people have now died. The uk recorded 888 deaths in hospital in the last 2a hours, bringing the total to more than 15,000. Well cover the situation in the states and across the world a little later, but first, with the latest in the uk, heres our Health Correspondent dominic hughes. John coker, a detective constable for british transport police, who leaves a wife and three children. Retired paediatrician judith darmady, founder of a childrens charity, awarded an obe, who dedicate
Welcome to bbc news. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. The virus has been spreading rapidly around the world, with more than 2. 2 million cases now confirmed in 185 countries. At least 153,000 people have died, but the true figure is likely to be significantly higher. The us has the highest death toll in the world with more than 38,000 one third of those are in the state of new york alone. Spain is the Second European country after italy where more than 20,000 people have now died. The uk recorded 888 deaths in hospital in the last 2a hours, bringing the total to more than 15,000. Well cover the situation in the states and across the world a little later, but first, with the latest in the uk, heres our Health Correspondent dominic hughes. John coker, a detective constable for british transport police, who leaves a wife and three children. Retired paediatrician judith darmady, founder of a childrens charity, awarded an 0be, who dedicated