Britains Health Secretary said the advice was not a request but an instruction. The Us Government is now urging all americans to wear face coverings to help stop the spread of the disease, but donald trump says he wont follow the advice. Announcing the new guidelines, mr trump repeatedly stressed that they were voluntary. The number of people dying there with the coronavirus has topped 1,300 in a single day. Schools and colleges in england have been given more details about how gcse and a level grades will be calculated for pupils whose exams have been cancelled because of the pandemic. The exams regulator, quual, says teachers will be asked to estimate a mark, when ranking students. As our education editor, bra nwen jeffreys reports, the results will be published no later than august, but could be earlier. Its quite a freeing, strange thought, not having to worry about revision and exam stress for the next few months. But it is a weird feeling, yeah. A lot of people are worried about
Theres been a spike in deaths at a number of care homes in the uk since the outbreak began. Deaths that care homes are not included in the daily figures which only reports those who have died in hospital. Alison holt reports. At the castletroy Residential Home in luton theyve now had 13 residents who have died from the coronavirus in recent days. For staff, a deeply distressing fight as they had try to protect the older and disabled people they care for. Castletroy staff here have been working very hard to shield residents themselves and their own families, while continuing to provide the care and support needed by our residents. We send our condolences to the family and friends at this very sad time, because they are our family. Many care staff feel the vital role they are playing in this fight against the virus is being largely overlooked. In care homes like this one, the vulnerability of their residents means they are on the front line of dealing with the coronavirus. But for weeks
Its now a fortnight since Boris Johnson announced the coronavirus lockdown here in the uk, and there are some signs that the rate of infection could be starting to go down. While the number of people dying in hospital from the effects of the virus has been doubling every few days, the figures for confirmed cases and hospitalisations are coming down. So, is the peak of the virus in sight . And if it is, what does that mean for our day to day lives . Our science editor David Shukman reports. A village outside rome being turned into a laboratory, everyone is being screened. Spent as well as in terrible losses for four days in a row, but the number is following. A sign that the lockdown strategy may be working. So when made the uk see a peak in the outbreak . The working assumption is that whats happening 7 assumption is that whats happening 7 days time, but its very difficult to predict 7 10 days. From the moment of infection, five days may pass before it starts to show. With the common s
The positive impact of nature on our mental welfare has been highlighted in a wide range of scientific studies. But the lockdown means that this spring, most of us cant get outside for long enough to fully enjoy it, so charities are finding ways to help Vulnerable People connect with nature while stuck indoors. 0ur environment correspondent Claire Marshall reports. We just close our eyes and take in some shallow breaths. Imagine were walking at the edge of a field. This is a visualisation a virtual walk in the countryside, guided by a Mental Health charity volunteer. There are so many different plants and bushes and trees that come together. And then here. Being out in nature can have a powerful impact. And it became a kind of lifeline, really. To feel like there was something i could do, and there was something valuable and beautiful to notice, when i didnt feel there was anything. There are many scientific studies that show the Health Benefits of being in the Natural World. So, when
Charities are warning that almost a quarter of youth clubs that have been closed in the lockdown wont reopen after the restrictions are lifted. Itll leave thousands of youngsters with nowhere to socialise. Anna adams has been talking to teenagers and youth workers to see how theyre coping. Normally, youd have 30 to 50 young people here after school or in the holiday. Mervyn kay is showing me around the dumps youth club in lewisham, south london. Its been closed since the lockdown. In what ways are you having to change the way you work . Trying to meet the young people where they are, so were using tiktok, were using instagram, were basically trying to recreate the youth club and Adventure Playground experience as best we can in a virtual environment. Hi missing you hey, dante nicola is a youth worker. Shes chatting online with kids who would normally be here. Im missing you guys. How do you think youll feel if youre not able to come here for three months . I think most people are going