Im simon pusey. The headlines in the united states, another 6. 6 million workers of bardwell employment in the last week. That brings the number of claims to almost 17 million injust three weeks. New figures also show that up to 60,000 americans could die with coronavirus, down scaling the earlier estimates. As infection rates and death tolls begin to soar, researchers are working around the clock to develop a coronavirus vaccine. An Australian Team from the university of queensland has reached a new base of testing, partnering with the Dutch Company for preclinical studies. In the Prime Minister borisjohnson who is receiving treatment for coronavirus has been moved out of intensive care ata has been moved out of intensive care at a London Hospital spokesperson said his recovery is at an earlier stage. Earlier, a lifting of the lockdown across the uk has been ruled out for the time being. Now bbc news, victoria derbyshire
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The government insists its ramping up testing for nhs workers amid confusion on the number carried out so far. Doctors leaders continue to warn the shortage of tests has caused Serious Problems for the health service. We do need this extended to all staff, and certainly, in general practice at the moment, were still waiting for testing. So ive got lots of doctors in contact with me every day, saying that they want to get back to work. And some of the other developments in the Coronavirus Crisis this lunchtime. Formula one developers join scientists to develop new breathing equipment which can help keep patients out of intensive care. I sincerely think it may actually save many lives by preventing patients from needing to go on to a ventilator, and, again, saving that vital resource for the very, very severely ill. Easyjet grounds all its planes, as the Aviation Industry struggles to cope with the effects of the pandemic in the us, President Trump extends restrictions on movement till t
Hello, youre watching afternoon live, im simon mccoy. Today at 2pm. Where will they live . How will they pay for it . And what about their security . The dramatic announcement from harry and meghan which brings more questions than answers. What has been genuinely surprising is the way they have gone about making their intentions public. The fact that they didnt feel the need to inform the queen, the prince of wales, or Prince William, before publishing that statement yesterday evening. A casualty crisis last month was the worst on record for waiting times at a e departments in england. Borisjohnson speaks by phone to the iranian president , and calls for an end to hostilities. Coming up on afternoon live, we have
all the sport withjohn watson. Yes, no plans for tim henman to lead Great Britain in the davis cup after a quarterfinal exit in the atp equivalent. Thanks, john. And Helen Willetts has the weather. Very changeable weather pattern in the uk at the moment. We had a rainbow earli
This is bbc world news. Im james reynolds. Our top stories bernies big night. Senator sanders cements his position as the Democratic Front runner with victory in the nevada caucus. No campaign has a Grassroots Movement like we do, which is another reason why were going to win this election. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Mainland China rises to nearly 77,000. Italy adopts what it calls urgent and extraordinary measures to tackle what is now the biggest outbreak in europe. And a grudge match in vegas. Tyson fury takes on Deontay Wilder in their heavyweight bout. Bernie sanders has cemented his status as the Democratic Front runner to take on donald trump in the us president ial election. Hes projected to win nevadas caucuses and early results suggest he is on course for a large victory. Former Vice President joe biden is in second place. Were going to hear from all the main candidates. Lets start with mr sanders highlighting his string of successful results. I think
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Ministers in the uk look at proposals to get the economy restarted including easing some measures of the lockdown. In spain, the country has begun to ease its Strict Lockdown rules adults have been enjoying their first outdoor exercise in seven weeks. Rolls royce prepares to cut thousands ofjobs due to coronavirus a decision on the exact number will be made by the end of the month. The uk government pledges over £76 million to the most vulnerable in society during the pandemic. This funding will help charities, support survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. It will support Vulnerable Children and their families. And it will support victims of modern slavery. An experimental drug is authorised by us officials for emergency use on severely ill coronavirus patients. And uk Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee johnson and his fiance Carrie Symonds name their baby boy and include a tribute to th