Out its migration policy as more people continue to try and cross to europe. The sea conditions are deteriorating by the hour and we need to solve these problems as soon as possible. A stark warning from the World Health Organization for europe. It says the covid 19 situation is very serious. This is why. Cases have now exceeded those reported when the pandemic first peaked in europe in march. Last week, the regions weekly tally exceeded 300,000 patients. Over the past two weeks, more than half of the countries in europe have reported a 10 increase in cases. Seven countries in europe have seen new cases go up by more than double in that same two weeks. This graph shows the number of new daily cases in those seven countries. You can see how quickly it has started rising again. Heres more from the who. In the spring and early summer, we were able to see the impact of Strict Lockdown measures. Our efforts, our sacrifices paid off. Injune, cases hit an all time low. The september case numb
Hello and welcome. The number of officially recorded coronavirus cases across the globe has climbed above 30 million. According to figures from Johns Hopkins university, more than 940,000 people worldwide have died with the disease since it first emerged in china late last year. The worst affected countries remain the united states, india and brazil, but theres been a surge in positive test results across europe in recent weeks. Figures from the World Health Organization show that new weekly coronavirus cases in europe exceed those reported when the pandemic first peaked in march. It came as spain recorded almost 5,000 new infections in 2a hours, up from just over 3,000 the previous day. Almost 2000 were in the madrid region, which is planning targeted lockdowns. In france 10,593 cases were recorded on thursday marking the highest single day count since the pandemic began. In the uk, the government announced almost 3,400 new infections on thursday. To help prevent the spread of the vir
Brexit and the irish border. A stark warning from the World Health Organisation for europe. It says the covidi9 situation is very serious. This is why. Weekly cases have now exceeded those reported when the pandemic first peaked in europe in march. Last week, the regions weekly tally exceeded 300,000 patients. Over the past two weeks more than half of the countries in europe have reported a 10 increase in cases. Heres more from the who. In the spring and early summer, we were able to see the impact of Strict Lockdown measures. Our efforts, our sacrifices paid off. Injune, cases hit an all time low. The september case numbers, however, should serve as a wake up call for all of us. Although these numbers reflect more comprehensive testing, it also shows alarming rates of transmission across the region. What should European Countries do next . I spoke to doctor kluger a few minutes ago. We need two things. The governments to step up leadership and miscommunication which instills public tr
Move back to tottenham today. We are talking all autumn bulb planting. A dry start to the day and many of us should see a fine and dry day ahead with more details in ten minutes. Its friday the 18th of september. Our top story. Tighter National Restrictions across the whole of england are being discussed by downing street to try and slow the surging number of coronavirus cases. The measures are being described as a circuit rate after a warning from the governments teeth scientific advisers that there would be a significant rise in the death rate without further intervention. This is what borisjohnson is desperate to avoid another full Scale National lockdown, which he says would be a disaster for the economy. Instead, the government could introduce whats being called a circuit break perhaps just for a fortnight of tightened restrictions in england. Schools would remain open, as would workplaces. But pubs and restaurants could have their Opening Hours cut. Some public premises would hav
The World Health Organization has warned that the coronavirus pandemic is not burning out, and that countries in the Northern Hemisphere must prepare for a winter battle against the disease. Across europe, governments are introducing new coronavirus restrictions as case numbers continue to rise. On thursday the who warned that the situation in the region was now very serious and that the increasing figures should serve as a wake up call. Today, were seeing countries respond. We start here in the uk where the Prime Minister says a second wave of the virus is coming. Heres vicky young. The life we used to lead can no longer be taken for granted. We have to do something to get rid of it. Its Like Fighting a war against something we cant see. Across the uk, governments have been trying to slow a second surge of coronavirus with local restrictions. It is confusing. Like, one minute, theyre encouraging us to go out monday, tuesday, wednesday, lunch and dinner and drinks, the next, police are