Hello thank you for joining us holding an emergency teleconference on the corona Virus Outbreak all 27 Member States have reported cases of the virus and efforts are being made to contain the outbreak as well as mitigate the Economic Cost of it italy of course is at the forefront of the crisis and major nationwide restrictions are now in place well initially everyone has been advised to stay home as much as possible other people are allowed to self certify if they need to travel for work can assess cities or Health Emergencies all forms of public gatherings are banned all Sports Events and centers have been closed bars and restaurants can stay open but nightclubs cinemas theaters and casinos have been shocked supermarkets as well will remain open but large Shopping Centers will be closed on weekends and Public Holidays schools and universities have been closed religious institutions will stay open but marriages baptisms and Funeral Services have been banned. But ill bet it took us to v
Us President Donald Trump denies downplaying the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. Drinking when youre pregnant official advice in england is dont drink at all now its being proposed that even one glass of wine should be marked on your childs medical records. The uk government says it will announce details in the next few days of how it will limit access to coronavirus tests as the system struggles to cope with the surge in demand. Staff and patients in the nhs and social care sector will be given priority after the Health Secretary, matt hancock, said it might be weeks before the problems are resolved. Another cabinet minister, Robert Buckland, acknowledged the government is facing real challenges and insisted it will do whatever it takes to increase laboratory capacity. Greg mckenzie reports. The signs are clear, the testing system is struggling to cope, with reports that some in desperation are turning up at accident and emergency seeking coronavirus tests. It has led to this wa