Wanting to crack down on protest and rebellion. A senior officialfrom the World Health Organization has warned countries around the globe to prepare immediately for the further spread of the coronavirus. Theres particular concern about the number of cases in iran. The Deputy Health minister there whos been at the forefront of efforts to control the spread of infection has now tested positive for the virus. Our correspondent Rana Rahimpour from bbc persian has the latest. Here in tehran the authorities spray disinfectant outside the home of a man who has died from the coronavirus, officially, 16 people have died and 95 are infected, but many believe the real figures to be far higher. On monday, irans Deputy Health minister, here on the left, publicly denied a cover up, while he himself looked unwell. 2a hours later, he took to twitter to reveal he had been diagnosed with the virus. Translation i would like to inform you that i also have got corona. I had fever from yesterday. My primary
On protest and rebellion a senior officialfrom the World Health Organisation has warned countries around the globe to prepare immediately for the further spread of the coronavirus. Theres particular concern about the number of cases in iran. The Deputy Health minister there, whos been at the forefront of efforts to control the spread of infection, has now tested positive for the virus. Our correspondent rana rahimpour, from bbc persian, has the latest. Here in tehran the authorities spray disinfectant outside the home of a man who has died from the coronavirus. Officially, 16 people have died and 95 are infected, but many believe the real figures to be far higher. On monday, irans Deputy Health minister, here on the left, publicly denied a cover up, while he himself looked unwell. 2a hours later, he took to twitter to reveal he had been diagnosed with the virus. Translation i would like to inform you that i also have got corona. I had fever from yesterday. My primary test results came
Has now cordoned the hotel. Eleven people have now died of the virus in northern italy, prompting new Foreign Office advice tonight against all but essential travel to the worst affected areas. The former liberal leader, lord steel, leaves the lib dems, after a report says he did not act on claims of Sexual Misconduct made against the former mp cyril smith. The city of delhi sees its worst violence in decades, sparked by deep divisions over a new citizenship law. And two severe Flood Warnings remain in place for the river severn amid fears that water could go overflood barriers in the early hours of tomorrow morning. And at 11 30 well be taking an in depth look at the papers, with our reviewers sonia sodha and kevin schofield. Stay with us for that. Good evening. Our main story is the deepening crisis surrounding the spread of coronavirus. In one of the latest developments, a hotel in tenerife, in Spains Canary islands, has been locked down, after a visiting italian doctor tested posit
Year in a row. But more than 4,200 people are still on the streets on a single night which is more than double the number from ten years ago. Its not about the rain, or any of that stuff. For me, the worst part about being out here is not being seen. Weve been out overnight meeting rough sleepers in london and well bring you that film in just a few minutes. And in the next few minutes the court of appeal is expected to rule on whether plans to expand Heathrow Airport are illegal, because they dont take Climate Change policies into account. Also on todays programme. This song, my last breath byjames newman, hasjust been revealed as this years uk entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. Hi. Welcome to the programme. Were live until 11 this morning. Do you think that song is a winner . Let us know. Are you worried about coronavirus . The number of cases in this country has gone up to 15 this morning. Well be talking about how you can protect yourself. What measures are you taking . Do let u
This, along with many other claims, is completely false. A historic moment for afghanistan in the last half hour, the us and the taliban sign a deal that will see the withdrawal of thousands of american troops. Its been revealed by the department of health that three more people in england have tested positive for coronavirus. They had all recently returned from abroad two from italy, and one from asia. That brings the total number of cases to 23. Meanwhile, Public Health officials are trying to establish how a man from surrey become the first and so far only known person to contract coronavirus within the uk. That patient is being treated at a specialist nhs infection centre in london. Helena wilkinson reports. This is what Health Officials were potentially worried about, the first transmission of the virus within the uk. We know the man went into this Health Centre in surrey after feeling unwell to see a doctor. He tested positive for the virus. The surgery has now reopened after bei