Now on bbc news, with coronavirus outbreaks at different stages around the world, we explore what might happen as restrictions change and people adjust to a new reality. Hello, and welcome to the latest in our special programmes on the coronavirus pandemic. Im annita mcveigh. On todays programme, a widely available steroid can help some of the most seriously ill coronavirus patients, according to new research from the uk. Plus, what kind of long term changes could the pandemic have on our urban landscapes . And a reminder that you can keep up to date with the latest information about the pandemic on our website. But first, official figures show more than 400,000 people have died because of coronavirus, but what is the real number . How many people died because they couldnt get treatment for other illnesses . A bbc investigation has looked at 27 Different Countries and has found that the total number of deaths caused by the virus, both directly and indirectly, is much worse than it has
Northern isles. It doesnt look like it will last many of us although i think we will hold on to a fine weekend in southern and eastern parts. Low pressure starts to work backin parts. Low pressure starts to work back in bringing the temperatures back in bringing the temperatures back down below average with outbreaks of Rain For Scotland and Northern Ireland. Some warm weather to come thursday into friday. Thats it. Ill be back at 10pm, but you can keep up with all the latest hello and welcome to sportsday im gavin ramjaun. England into the last 8 at the womens world cup but the Lionnesses Ride their luck against nigeria. I think thats what football is all about, fight until the end and being ready at the moment and being able to take the penalties for that of course for us that was great. Not so great though for laurenjames, whos sent off in the second half. How much could that cost them . And the Mathildas March On theyre too strong for denmark, the co hosts putting their early tourn
Out with an old new manager at the helm of the champions and first victoria now alberta, the Commonwealth Games has no future hosts right now as another pulls out with Cost Concerns of course we want to hold on and secure Commonwealth Games which is held so closely to everyones hearts and has fantastic memories. Also coming up on sportsday. We hear from six time world motogp champion marc marquez who rides into silverstone this weekend in a rare position. Out of contention for title number seven. And the playing has taken a rest but the anticipation hasnt. We look ahead to the womens world cup last 16 hello again. Doesnt august come around quickly each year . While a world cup continues on the other side of the world, here, anew Football League season is about to start. Hillsborough will host the opening game in the championship as two teams that last season were two divisions apart kick things off tonight. Tomorrow celtic, under new management, begin the defence of their Scottish Prem