Many people here live in multi generational households in overcrowded housing, and the lower your income, the harder it is to be socially distant. With latino and black residents dying at twice the rate of white new yorkers, the local councillor, francisco moya, says the coronavirus has revealed a tale of two cities. A lot of the Latino Community and the Poor Community are living ten in one bedroom apartments. When you think of new york city, you are accustomed of thinking of these luxury condos and high rises throughout the city, but you have to come out to the outer boroughs and see how the working class and the poor have to live. In this crisis of need, new yorks iconic yellow cabs have been drafted in to deliver aid. Taxi drivers have become caregivers, handing out meals to people who cant leave their homes. New york believes its past the peak
of its coronavirus outbreak. But its still in the depths of this economic disaster. Nick bryant, bbc news, queens. Family lawyers say that s
Deaths in england and wales have risen sharply new figures show theyve hit a 20 year high they also reveal more than 1,000 covid related deaths recorded at care homes in the week before easter last week, we were looking at 217 deaths that had been registered up to the 3rd of april in care home settings. Now, we are seeing over 1000. Well be assessing the latest figures from the office for National Statistics also this lunchtime. As the number of victims grow relentlessly Health Workers, too, find themselves mourning the loss of colleagues and friends the tragic story of barbara one of many disabled Covid Patients to be transferred to hospital where she had to face death without family or friends the collapse in oil prices at one point producers were paying
others to take barrels off them. But will it mean cheaper petrol at the pumps . And portraits of nhs heroes. The artists who decided to celebrate the work of Health Care Workers by painting them and in sport, a government adviser say
Issues a stark warning about the millions in regions of conflict who could starve because of covid 19. And leading artists respond to the dedication of Health Workers with striking portraits of some frontline staff. In just the past few hours, President Trump has outlined more measures to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus and help smaller businesses hit hard by the lockdown. Here in the uk the Health Secretary has confirmed 823 more deaths in hospitals in the past 2a hours, taking the total above 17,000. Matt hancock also came under pressure to explain the problems in acquiring personal protective equipment for the uks Health Workers. And the World Food Programme has said urgent action is needed to avoid large scale famine in conflict zones as Food Supplies come under threat. More on all that in moment. First, lets hear more on Donald Trumps plans for suspending immigration. This order will only apply to individuals seeking a permanent residency, in other words, those receiving
And easing the lockdown in austria restau ra nts a nd cafes can open next month. 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 scale of the suffering caused by the coronavirus epidemic here in the uk became clearer today. The office for National Statistics revealed that the number of deaths has risen to its highest level in 20 years, nearly double what would be expected at this time of year. It comes after the uk reported 823 more coronavirus deaths in hospital following a post weekend dip in yesterdays figures. Matt hancock also announced that Human Vaccine trials will begin in the uk starting on thursday. Elsewhere, President Trump is to meet new York Governor Andrew Cuomo in washington this evening to talk about tackling the virus there. Following the opening of shops last week, austria now plans to lift restrictions on cafes and restaurants by mid may. Lets get this report now
Dentists unable to work because of a shortage of protective gear, patients are taking matters into their own hands. A picture of gratitude how a leading portait artist is showing his appreciation for our Health Workers. And coming up on bbc news. European footballs governing body uefa stages further talks as its admits completing the current season will be impossible for some leagues. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The scale of the suffering caused by the coronavirus epidemic here in the uk became clearer today. The office of National Statistics revealed that the number of deaths has risen to its highest level in 20 years nearly double what would be expected at this time of year. In the seven days to april the 10th, there were 18,500 deaths in england and wales. More than 6,000 thats a third of them were linked to coronavirus. In that same week the number of deaths in care homes quadrupled, rising to more than a thousand and there are fears that the number may be high