But belarus holds a full victory parade with huge crowds and no regard for social distancing. Wop bop a loo mop alop bom bom. Tutti frutti, oh rutti. And the pioneer of rock and roll Little Richard dies at the age of 87. Well be speaking to his long time guitarist kelvin holly. Good evening. The number of people who have died in the uk with coronavirus has passed 31,500. It comes as the government in the uk prepares to outline its road map for easing lockdown restrictions. First, reports that uk airlines have been told that passengers flying into the country will be expected to self quarantine for m days from the end of this month. Looking at ways to get the public back to work in england, and the government has announced that they are investing £2 billion thats 2. 48 billion into making cycling and walking safer. This isnt new money, its part of a package that was announced back in february. Around the world, and the 75th anniversary of the end of world war ii was marked in russia, b
Later in the day. The transport secretary, grant shapps, has so called on people to walk and cycle to work once the lockdown restrictions and temperatures to end the day are eased in england, in the range mainly of 6 10 calling this a once in a generation degrees celsius, feeling opportunity to transform colder in the wind. And even towards the south, the way people get around. Where you end the day mr shapps pledged £2 billion still with temperatures towards the high teens, from a fund announced in february, the cold air does move that could see new bike lanes in during sunday evening. In england within weeks. And its largely clear our chief environment correspondent overnight and into monday morning bringing one or two Justin Rowlatt reports. Wintry showers towards some north sea coasts. Travel as lockdown is lifted is a big challenge and temperatures dipping away for the government. To give on monday morning the social distancing rules mean buses and trains can carry a widespread f
From monday starting with horse racing other sports given the go ahead to resume behind closed doors include football, rugby and cricket. Indias daily total of new coronavirus cases hit another record high today with nearly eight thousand new infections. Now on bbc news. Our world, new york has been the epicentre of americas coronavirus outbreak, with nearly 30,000 deaths in the state so far. As the virus took hold in march, doctors and nurses from across the us answered new yorks call for help. This is the story of four of those on the frontline, told through their video diaries as the crisis unfolds. It is about bravery, sacrifice and sadness, life in the eye of the storm. Sacrifice and sadness, life a warning this programme contains scenes some viewers may find distressing. New york city has been the global epicentre of coronavirus. The president said this is a war, i agree with that. This is a war. More people have died here than in any other city in the world. Theres been times wh
Vulnerable people in england and wales whove been shielding in their homes since before lockdown have been told they can venture out for the first time from tomorrow thats four weeks earlier than expected. Those with Underlying Health conditions, who are more at risk, will be able to go out with members of their household or meet one person outside their household. Heres our Health Editor hugh pym. Charlie has an immune deficiency and asthma. Shes been shielded since march, not leaving her house and garden, but from tomorrow, she will be able to, taking the dog for a walk and meeting a member of the family. Im ecstatic. Ive already rung my mum and she is doing to come for a dog walk tomorrow morning at 10 30am so that we can actually have a proper conversation in the air and it will feel like we are a lot closer again so, even though we cant embrace yet, it will be much better than it has been. Those most at risk from the virus because of their Health Conditions are shielding. Around 2
Following riots over the killing of george floyd. A Police Officer sacked for his death has been charged with murder. Clashes have also taken place between demonstrators and police in boston and atlanta. President trump has called on people to obey the law. Brazil has reported nearly 27,000 cases of covid 19 in the past 2a hours a new daily record. Its now surpassed spain in the total number of virus deaths, with the fifth highest figure in the world. President Jair Bolsonaro says the spread of the virus is inevitable and the economy should be reopened immediately. The uk government has announced changes to the scheme that covers the wages of furloughed workers affected by the coronavirus lockdown businesses will have to start paying contributions, from august. Wales first minister has announced plans
for relaxing restrictions there. Hywel griffith reports from cardiff. Too fast or too slow . The journey out of lockdown can feel exhausting. From monday, louise and her family will be ab