A study finds most people whove had covid do have immunity it somewhere that it from it for at least five months though they can still carry is the virus and give it to others. Familiar to familiarto them. Last weeks violence at the capitol, after he becomes the first us president to be impeached twice. True supporter mine could ever endorse political violence. No true supporter of wine could have a disrespect for enforcement or our Great American flag. Thousands of laptops and tablets are donated to help children being home schooled online after a bbc campaign. And no sign of rustiness a strong start for englands cricketers against sri lanka, in their first test since august. Afternoon. A Record Number of patients have been waiting to start non urgent hospital treatment in england nearly 4. 5 million at the end of november, with the number of those waiting more than a year for treatment 100 times higher than before the pandemic. The Royal College of surgeons says the figure shows the
The widow of an African American man who was shot dead by police in atlanta has appealed for protests to be peaceful. Rayshard brooks died while running away from two white officers. His widow keisha says the family will never heal. The mayor has ordered immediate changes to police practices. Border controls have been lifted across much of europe easing three months of coronavius restrictions. The eu is hoping to kickstart badly damaged economies ahead of the lucrative Summer Holiday season. Greece is allowing tourists from 29 countries to enter but not the uk, spain or italy. China has moved to shut down a corona Virus Outbreak linked to a massive market in beijing. More than a hundred cases have been confirmed. Now on bbc news. Hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk. Im stephen sackur. We all want to believe that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is over. Governments are easing their lockdowns, focused on economic recovery. But the infection rate is still on the rise in latin america, in
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Im victoria derbyshire. Bad news forjobs in the uk new figures this morning show the impact of lockdown is starting to hit hard. Manchester united striker Marcus Rashford puts the uk government under increasing pressure to issue Free School Meal vouchers for Vulnerable Children over the summer. We have actually, unusually in this case, along with all the other billions, multi billion pound package we put in place to help families, also provided £63 million exceptionally to help local authorities help children over this period as well. Tensions on the korean border as the north blows up itsjoint Liaison Office with the south, just hours after threatening military action. New zealand records two new cases of coronavirus. Both had come from the uk,
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This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Back to school for pupils in england and wales, but a warning that some children are months behind in their learning ministers say its vital students return to the classroom. Schools are open, theyre ready for those young people, theyve put in place all the measures that ive been talking about to keep people safe. But it is important for both their educational prospects and their Mental Health that young people are back in school over the course of this week. Two if youve got children going back to school this week how are you feeling about it . vicderbyshire or email victoria bbc. Co. Uk. President Trump Defends one of his supporters whos charged with murdering two people during protests against the Police Shooting of a black man. Marcus rashfords new goal, the Manchester United striker tells the bbc why hes heading up a task force to make sure children dont go hungry. I feel like at times people th
For those missing getting into theirfinery, a Charity Campaign has been launched encouraging you to do this at home and share photos, and many have been doing just that. In this hallowed part of berkshire, the performances on the track will take centre stage over the next five days. The occasion will be simplified and surreal, but there will be no forgetting this royal ascot. Laura scott, bbc news, ascot. It is certainly going to be memorable, but although there will be the smallest ever crowd size, it is actually the biggest race card, with 36 races crammed into five days. We just had the first one, won by the 40 1 horse, trained by Richard Hannon and ridden byjim crowley. As with most sports taking place over the next few weeks, it will certainly have an unusual feel. Thank you, laura scott at royal ascot. Prince charles and camilla have visited a gloucester hospital to thank people involved in responding to the covid crisis. Strict social distancing was in place throughout the visit