That is it for abc 7 news at 5 00. We will see you back here at 6 00. Play flo us on stain gram, breaking news. In gram, the coronavirus now topping 300,000 cases worldwide. More than 32,000 in the u. S. Growing concerns some americans are ignoring warnings to stay home. Californias first weekend under orders to stay inside, groups of people spotted on the states beaches. New york states shutdown going into effect tonight. The governor venting his frustration after seeing firsthand close groups of people in new york city parks. Governors across the country pressuring President Trump to take more action. And how the president responded, just moments ago. The virus emergency across the u. S. Several more states issuing orders for residents to stay at home, as testing increases across the country. A new site reaching capacity, just 30 minutes after opening. Hospitals making emergency
demands. Some seeing a 50 surge in coronavirus patients. Doctors saying they have no choice, in some cases
Bagpipes in east yorkshire, as close to 200 swimmers continue their tradition of diving into the north sea at hornsea with money raised going to the local in shore rescue. Absolutely fantastic, the weather has been brilliant and the crowds have been fantastic. Its been brilliant, the best turnout weve had for a new years day swim. Further along the east coast, crowds gathered at whitley bay, dressed up and ready to go and despite the dip no longer having an official organiser. The time honoured tradition continued on the isle of man this morning. In penzance, it was the first new years day dip at thejubilee pool. Fabulous to see so many people down, getting cold, getting rid of the hangover and having a splash and some fun. Its really special, the start of the new year, everyone swimming and enjoying themselves, and lets hope it goes on like this in the pool because its a fabulous iconic pool. A chance to reboot, shake off the cobwebs and get the endorphins pumping. For many, a new yea
Hello, this is breakfast with hello, this is breakfast with Naga Munchetty and charlie stayt. Ben will be here shortly Naga Munchetty and charlie stayt. With the weekend weather. But first, a summary of this mornings main news. Time to talk to mike who is very excited about football coming back. Theres evidence that coronavirus is spreading faster than at any time have you missed it . Its gone by in since lockdown measures were eased. The r number which shows the rate the blink of an eye. The shortest at which people are being infected has risen above one for the first preseason ever. 0f the blink of an eye. The shortest time since march. Preseason ever. Of course, International Matches as well so it good morning Welcome Police are warning us not to treat hasnt really been away. The to breakfast with Naga Munchetty this as a Party Weekend, and charlie stayt. Champions league finished. Our headlines today ahead of new coronavirus a sharp rise restrictions which limit in coronavirus case
This is bbc news. Im simon mccoy. The headlines. The chancellor rishi sunak has thrown a lifeline to the uk economy, unveiling a raft of measures to get the country moving after a prolonged coronavirus lockdown. People need to know that although hardship lies ahead, no one will be left without hope. Businesses will receive a £1,000 jobs Retention Bonus for every furloughed employee they bring back to work and keep on the books. The chancellor confirmed a new £2 billion kick start scheme to create morejobs for young billion kick start scheme to create more jobs for young people. Billion kick start scheme to create morejobs for young people. And stamp duty will be temporarily cut in england and Northern Ireland for properties costing less than
£500,000. Vat is cut on food, accommodation and attractions from 20 to 5 . Labour, though, say more could have been done. Anneliese dodds criticising the plans. This is bbc news im simon mccoy. The headlines at 3 today, britain should have had a