Limit thehere we can numbers to ensure maximum safety. We are doing our best. We now come to the Prime Ministers questions. Rob butler. Prime minister mr. Speaker to paynt to join me tribute to the reservist medic in the scottish and both irish human reef who was tragically killed in iraq last week. My deepest sympathies are with her family and loved ones at this very difficult time. This morning i have minute meetings with ministers and colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in the house, i shall have further such meetings later today. Like many others in the united kingdom, my constituents in aylesbury are understandably deeply concerned about covid19, and i pay tribute to staff at Stoke Mandeville hospital, Bucks Social Services and everyone in the community who is helping those with the virus or in isolation. Can my right honorable friend assure the people of aylesbury, and everybody in the country, that the government will take whatever action is needed and spend whatever
Tonight at ten the Prime Minister tells anyone with a new persistent cough or fever to stay at home for a week as plans to tackle coronavirus are ramped up. Boris johnson says were facing the worst Public Health crisis in a generation ten people have now died in the uk. I must level with you, level with the british public. More families, many more families, are going to lose loved ones before their time. There are now almost 600 confirmed cases in britain, but experts think the real number could be closer to 10,000. Some people with really quite mild symptoms can spread this virus to a lot of people, so people with minor symptoms should stay at home for seven days. Global stock markets in free fall the ftse 100 suffers its biggest
one day fall since 1987. Empty streets in italy as the death toll passes 1,000 188 people died in the past 2a hours alone. Broadway shuts down, as a state of emergency is declared, and President Trump bans all travel to the us from Continental Europe. Through
Spains Prime Minister, pedro sanchez, has banned people from leaving home apart from for specific purposes, including to buy essential supplies and medicines and for work. It comes as his wife maria is tested positive for covid 19. France has brought in strict measures after seeing a sharp rise in infections. Prime minister Edouard Philippe says non essential Public Places will shut from midnight, including cafes, restaurants, cinemas and most shops. As many people as possible are being asked to work from home. The United States is tightening its travel restrictions as it tries to limit the spread of covid 19. A flight ban on Europes Schengen travel zone has been extended to cover britain and ireland, while Vice President mike pence has said that internal travel restrictions are being considered. Now on bbc news, its time for dateline. Hello, and welcome to dateline london. Im carrie gracie. This week, the new coronavirus is now a pandemic, and its epicentre has moved from china to eur
Now on bbc news, its time for dateline london. Hello, and welcome to dateline london. Im carrie gracie. This week, the new coronavirus is now a pandemic, and its epicentre has moved from china to europe. People are dying in large numbers in italy of course, but as infections soar, now in spain and france too. Beyond europe, other countries are also in big trouble iran still, but also the united states. Africa and south america are now seeing a scattering of cases. And with many governments moving to close borders and ban mass gatherings, the Global Economy is at risk. My guests today iain martin of the times, author thomas kielinger, political analyst eunice goes, and political commentator and broadcaster jonathan sacerdoti. Welcome to you all. Lets start with the question of europe. Im going to leave this open to all four of you, who wants to be first in answering . Do we think that europe missed a trick in not taking me draconian measures that we have seen, notjust in china, but also
Least 37 confirmed deaths in the u. S. As of tonight, 29 of them are in Washington State. The number of confirmed infections in this country right now is at least 1444, that we know of. Globally according to Johns Hopkins university, more than 68,000 people have recovered from the virus. 50,000 in china, well talk more about that in just a moment. Well talk to democratic congresswoman alexandria ocasiocortez about what congress is doing. Details on another market meltdown today, john roberts on what the president is saying and doing but we will begin with Jonathan Serrie in atlanta with the latest. Georgia reported its first death today, the Georgia Legislature announced plans to suspend indefinitely after tomorrow. Maryland is closing all Public Schools statewide in the name of Public Health, every day life is about to change. As Public Health officials were offloading the remaining passengers from the grand princess, the president of the cruise line announced a pause in operations. W