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 vigil 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 10,000. 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 Minister Boris John
The Prime Minister recuperates at his country residence chequers. The two worst hit European Countries, italy and spain, are easing some of their lockdown restrictions. Tributes are paid to one of formula 0nes greats. Sir sterling moss was regarded as the best driver never to win the world title. He passed away aged 90. Your Easter Monday weather will feel different to recent days because we have cold air with us and brisk winds. There will be sunshine, especially in the west. I will bring you all the details especially throughout this mornings programme. Its Easter Monday, the 13th of april. Our top story the uk is facing its fourth week in lockdown, with the government set to review by thursday whether social distancing measures can be changed. The number of deaths in the uk caused by the coronavirus outbreak has now reached more than 10,000. 0ur correspondent leigh milner reports. The faces of those who have died from coronavirus, described by the Health Secretary as the invisible k
Tragedy that has been taking place in care homes. The easing of lockdown begins in england people are encouraged to return to work, though avoid public transport where possible. It definitely is still quite busy. And i think a lot of people. Some people are really conscious about keeping their distance of two metres. Other people just arent, really. With some children returning to school in the next few weeks, can we learn lessons from denmark about how to socially distance pupils . And, good news if your lockdown lawn needs some love as some Garden Centres re open. And coming up on bbc news. Golf courses around england are able to open from today. New social distancing rules havent stopped players rushing to book a tee time. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The chancellor rishi sunak has said its very likely the uk economy will face a significant recession this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. He was speaking as official figures showed the uk economy shrank
And the tills are cleaned after every transaction. In a small way, its back to business as normal today. The safety of customers and staff remains paramount, even for the Garden Centre cat, pudding. Phil mackie, bbc news, worcester. Time for a look at the weather. Heres darren bett. A word of caution. It will be cold again tonight but gradually, over the next few days and nights temperatures should rise higher and again it looks dry for much of the country like today. Cloud tending to increase today and many have skies looking like this. The satellite shows how the cloud has bubbled up, producing showers mainly in the north east of england and north east scotla nd north east of england and north east scotland where it will be colder through the afternoon. Elsewhere temperature is 11 14. Sunshine at times. A cool breeze in southern parts of england. The cloud will melt away this evening. It will get cold overnight. Northern scotland seeing cloud and showers. Elsewhere the risk of a fros