This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. The number of people who have died with coronavirus in the uk has now passed ten thousand. The Health Secretary calls it a sombre day the calls it a sombre day fact that over 10,000 people have the fact that over 10,000 people have now lost their lives to this invisible killer demonstrates just how serious coronavirus is. Boris johnson is recuperating after intensive care its unclear when he will be back. I have today at left hospital where the nhs has saved my life. The us overtakes italy with the highest numbers of deaths from coronavirus in the world, more than 20,000
people have now died. Pope francis delivers a prayer for those affected by the pandemic in his Traditional Easter Service in an almost deserted st peters basilica. And the Legendary British motor racing driver, sir stirling moss, has died aged 90. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. The number of people whove died in the uk from coronavirus, has passed ten thousand. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, said this is a sombre day, that reinforced why the public must adhere to social distancing rules. It comes after one of the governments Senior Scientific advisers said the uk could become the worst affected country in europe. 737 people died in hospital in the uk in the last day, bringing the total to 10,612. But that number doesnt include deaths in care homes or in the community. In other developments, the british Prime MinisterBoris Johnson was discharged from hospital after being treated for coronavirus. He will not immediately return to work. Italy has reported its lowest number of virus deaths in over three weeks. A31 new deaths were reported today. And the us coronavirus death toll is now the worlds highest more than 21,000 people have died there. Well get reports from around the world shortly first lets hear from our science correspondent david shukman. A painful story with every loss. Sara trollope was a matron on a psychiatric ward in hillingdon in North West London when a patient developed symptoms, and by the time she was given protective equipment, it was too late, leaving her family, like so many, totally shocked. Stop seeing your family. Stop meeting up. Because when this is over, you can meet up with your family, your friends. You can give them a kiss, you can give them a hug and tell them you love them. When this is over, we cant say goodbye. With so many losing their lives and the death toll rising, questions are raised about the uks handling of the crisis, with this warning from one of the governments own advisers. I do hope we are coming close to the number of new infections reducing and, in a week or two, the number of people needing hospital reducing, and tragically in a couple of weeks time, the number of deaths plateauing and then starting to come down. But, yes, the uk is likely to be certainly one of the worst, if not the worst affected country in europe. What is your reaction to the comments of one of your own advisers, sirjeremy farrar, that the uk may be on course for the worst outcome in terms of death toll in europe . I think that sort of comment merely reinforces the importance of the central message, which is that people should stay at home, because that protects the nhs and saves lives. We get advice from all sorts of experts, and we take it all very seriously, and we assess it throughout. Still a source of concern is the lack of personal protective equipment, ppe not just for hospital staff but for anyone having to work closely with others. Gowns, in particular, are in short supply some hospitals fearing that they will run out, exposing medical staff to even more danger. There are a number of our members who are saying they are now critically short of gowns. So whats been happening over the last 72 hours is the entire nhs has mobilised to solve that problem. The government is under constant pressure over this and will not commit to a date
when it will be sorted. Its impossible because the quest is to get the right ppe to the right people on the front line at the right time across many millions of people across the nhs and social care. One of many shocking aspects of this daily death toll is we knew it was coming, because three or four weeks ago, the virus was spreading so fast. Since then, the rate of infection seems to have fallen because of social distancing, but we havent seen the benefits of that yet in terms of reducing the numbers dying. And today, at such a grim milestone, a poignant and powerful message from the sister of sara trollope. For me, stay at home dont let my sister and all the other nhs staff and all the people that have died from this virus, dont let their deaths be in vain. Stay at home. David shukman, bbc news. Borisjohnson has thanked nhs staff,
after being discharged from st thomass hospital in london, where he spent a week being treated for covid 19. In a video message the Prime Minister said theres no question the nhs saved his life. 0ur political correspondent, ben wright has that story. Borisjohnson returned home to chequers, weary but relieved and very grateful. I have today left hospital after a week in which the nhs has saved my life, no question. We will win because our nhs is the beating heart of this country. It is the best of this country, it is unconquerable. It is powered by love. So thank you from me, from all of us, to the nhs. In the video posted by number ten, mrjohnson reflected on his time at St Thomas Hospital in london. The Prime Minister was hit hard by the coronavirus
after being diagnosed at the end of march. He isolated himself in downing street and continued to work but struggled to overcome his symptoms. He spent three nights in intensive care and today wanted to thank two people above all. I hope they wont mind if i mention, in particular, two nurses who stood by my bedside for 48 hours when things could have gone either way. Theyrejenny from new Zealand Invercargill on the south island, to be exact. And luis from portugal, near porto. And the reason, in the end, my body did start to get enough oxygen was because for every second of the night they were watching, and they were thinking, and they were caring and making the interventions i needed. The Prime Ministers pregnant partner, carrie symonds, tweeted, there were very dark times last
week, and said her heart went out to everyone worried sick about their loved ones. Downing streets other inhabitants wait for borisjohnson to get back, but his full return to work could still be weeks away. Could have saved lives if they didnt introduce measures if it it stopped earlier. Thats according to anthony felty. His mission came as the us took over the italy is a hires in the world. More than 21,000 people in the United States diagnosed with coronavirus now have died. The country has recorded more than half a million confirmed cases. There was 758 coronavirus related deaths in the past 20 far hours in the state of new york alone. That states Governor Andrew Cuomo ascribed the figures as horrific but pointed to a stabilisation in the number of new does. Pointed to a stabilisation in the number of new does. You see also a flattening in the number of lives lost
at a terribly high rate, but if you look back over the past several days, you see there is a certain continuity to that number. Again, thats the one number that i look forward to seeing drop, as soon as i open my eyes in the morning. And it has been flattening, but flattening at a terribly high level. Joining me now from los angeles, our north america correspondent, peter bowes i understand the has signed a disaster declaration for all 50 states 7 disaster declaration for all 50 states . Yes. Right across the country. A quite unique situation and illustrates how above the bad the situation continues to be. Weve heard from new york still a huge number of people dying for the six day ina number of people dying for the six day in a row. More than 700 people losing their lives to coronavirus in
new york. Not quite as high but similar situations in major cities around the country. Yes, a major disaster that effectively opens up funds to the regions where that kind of disaster is declared. Here in the uk, a lot of newspapers have been reflecting on the fact that the uks past a sombre milestone of 10,000 hours. In america there are more than 20,000 hours. And marked as in any other country. Has this been a moment for reflection for america is well . That number . I think as every day goes by and we reach these milestones, 20,000, 21,000, ithink were ina milestones, 20,000, 21,000, ithink were in a continuous moment of reflection almost unthinkable these numbers. And we keep on talking about numbers and comparing country with country and city with city. A lot of Public Officials reminding eve ryo ne lot of Public Officials reminding everyone of course, these are more than numbers these are people. These
are parents and grandparents brothers and sisters and so on. And we are reminded what the Surgeon General of the United Statesjust we are reminded what the Surgeon General of the United States just a week ago predicted that this will be the saddest and hardest week for Many Americans in their lifetime. And so is turned out to be. Sadly, the next week could be just as bad. We are hearing some positive news. Weve heard it from new york that that curve is beginning to flatten on the top. Just an early sign that things are beginning to get better. Perhaps there is light at the end of the tunnel. But were still a long way from getting what people want and that is america to get back to work and for people to get out of their homes. Thank you so much. In spain another 619 people with coronavirus have died. 00v the rise comes after spain recorded its lowest increase in deaths yesterday. The country, one of the worst hit by the pandemic, has now recorded just under 17,000 deaths associated with covid 19. Christians around the world have been celebrating Easter Sunday, despite restrictions that have left many people confined to their homes. The archbishop of canterbury, justin welby, recorded his traditional easter address online from his kitchen, where he hailed the heroism of frontline workers, and pope francis held the traditional easter vigil, in a virtually deserted st peters basilica, as our religion editor Martin Bashir reports. In rome, pope francis delivered his annual easter message in chastened and starkly different circumstances to those normally associated with the joy of Easter Sunday. No flowers around the basilica, no pilgrims in the square. And the context of the coronavirus pandemic clearly shaped the content of his message. This is not a time for self centeredness. Because the challenge we are facing is shared by all without distinguishing between persons. After the second world war, this beloved continent was able to rise again thanks to a concrete spirit of solidarity. It is more important than ever especially in the presence circumstances that these rivalries do not regain force. The worst if province in italy, the church of the blessed redeemer live streamed its service to a parish where more than 150 have lost their lives. The leader of the Anglican Church who normally preaches from Canterbury Cathedral delivered his easter message from a kitchen table. He said the country should use this pandemic to change direction. We
cannot be content to go back to what was before. As if all was normal. There needs to be a resurrection of oui there needs to be a resurrection of our common life, a new normal, something that links to the old but is different and more beautiful. Something that links to the old but is different and more beautifulm cyprus, the Greek Orthodox church which is a week behind the anglican liturgical calendar, mark palm sunday without worshipers but live streamed their celebration via a single camera phone. In the philippines, which is also cancelled services, a church north of manila found a way of gathering its congregation together. Creating a fellowship of photographs to celebrate easter. The headlines on bbc news. The number of people who have died
with coronavirus in the uk has now passed ten thousand. The Health Secretary calls it a sombre day borisjohnson is recuperating, after intensive medical care, but its unclear when hell be back at work. The us overtakes italy with the highest numbers of deaths from coronavirus in the world, more than 20,000 people have now died. Sport now, and for a full round up from the bbc sport centre, heres chet an pathak will start with the man regarded as one of the all time attributes being paid to british motor legend. Died at the age of 90 following a long illness. He won 16 of the 60 six f1 race as he competed in from 1951 to 1961. Become of the first british driver to win a home grand prix in 1955. At the World Championship
but the World Championship eluded him. Former damon hill has been telling me sir sterling was one of the most talented drivers the sport has ever seen. I think he was a pure seat of the pants driver who threw himself and relied on his instincts. He was very, very aware of what he was doing as a driver. He was incredibly dangerous of racing. And he somehow managed to work out the risk reward ratio, somehow. And knew he had to survive. At the same time was prepared to ta ke at the same time was prepared to take quite big risk. Its almost inconceivably dangerous. Now when we look back at that area and what he is to do and when he was expected to do, but he was quite young. I think he was about 25 or something when he w011. He was about 25 or something when he won. Perhaps he didnt have so much for her because he was young. He very much was patriotic, and very
patriotic driver and a sportsman. I think he believed in those corinthian values. Clearly a man who loves raisins. Brace into his 80s. And continue to inspire racers like lewis hamilton, it will be his legacy . I think his legacy is that he was a living legend. After hed retired. He was a legend. After hed retired. He was a legend in his grand prix career as well. He became i think, the icon, the poster boy if you like for british grand prix drivers. Right from the very beginning. Post war period of motor racing. And i think he launched all the other careers of British Racing drivers who went on to become world champions. Which he sadly was denied. I think no one ever regarded him as anything less than one of the great. The former england goalkeeper bonetti has died after a long illness. Who has played 729 time for chelsea. The second most appearances and any player for the cup. 70 chelsea. The second most appearances and any playerfor the cup. 70 caps for england including in the 1970 World Cup Final defeat to west germany. Scottish professional football leagues being accused of underhand tactics around its vote to end its season. The harps are at the bottom of the premiership said the spl tried to undo delete not unduly influence the outcome of the vote by insisting the resolution had to be passed in order to release funds to clu bs. Passed in order to release funds to clubs. Heart sate theyll now propose a temporary restructuring of the leagues to ensure no club is financially penalised. There could bea financially penalised. There could be a change at the top of world by be a change at the top of world rug by after be a change at the top of world rugby afterjim and said hell run
against Bill Beaumont the former england captain vermont. But once beenin england captain vermont. But once been in charge of for years his reelection was expected to be a formality but the argentinian worked alongside him has decided to put himself forward. Finally, virtual racing was all the moto writers could do was up still pretty competitive, there was some misfortune though, the seven time champion rossi and virtual race suffered a clash, attempting to overta ke suffered a clash, attempting to ove rta ke o n suffered a clash, attempting to overtake on the final lap. Luckily he managed to see the funny side of things. And yeah was the eventual winner. And that is all your support for now. As weve been hearing. The number of coronavirus tests as top 10,000 today. The government has welcomed the publics efforts to stay
at home this weekend, and for sticking to strict social distancing rules, despite the warm weather. Danjohnson has the story. Its been a strangely quiet weekend right across the country. Rarely are the streets of the capital empty like this. 0ur motorways were almost abandoned as people overwhelmingly listened to the pleas to stay close to home. In blackpool, people were out and about but mostly sticking to the rules. Theres a lot more people out exercising, but id say 99 of people are listening, and theyre taking our advice. 0n the south coast, hastings was extremely quiet for a sunny bank holiday. I mean, on a sunday, normally this place is heaving. We met george 69 years old and vulnerable. All i do is come out every day and get a bit of fresh air, and i never get out of my scooter, for the simple reason is, im safe in here. Its alljust empty. Its like the walking dead. And all the restaurants are all closed. There is a group of four having some drinks, and then they think its really cool to go in the playground is grown adults, so we have to explain to our kid that he cant go on the playground, but there are some idiots that think its ok to. Im a little bit more cautious probably than most, but thats how i feel. I lost my uncle last tuesday to covid. 68, no Underlying Health conditions. So, you know, ijust want to stay as safe as possible. Were with bbc news, we just happened to be filming he