This is bbc world news. The headlines millions are preparing to return to work in virus hit china after the extended Lunar New Year break. But severe travel restrictions remain in place and many workplaces are still closed. Coronavirus has now killed more people than sars. Thousands of mourners have attended a vigil in thailand for 29 People Killed in a mass shooting. The gunman a rogue soldier was shot dead after a standoff lasting several hours. Irelands Political Landscape has been transformed by a surge in support for the left wing Republican Party sinn fein in the countrys general election. The two centre right parties have each secured about 22 of the vote, while sinn fein has 24 . Switzerland has voted decisively
to make discrimination on the basis of Sexual Orientation illegal. More than 63 of voters backed a new law banning discrimination. Just under 37 opposed it. At 10 oclock, clive myrie will be here with a full round up of the days news. First its time for our world journe
Up to a fifth of the uk workforce could be infected by coronavirus, says the government as it lays out its action plan to deal with it. If the virus becomes widespread here schools could be closed, police would focus on just the most serious crime and sporting events could be cancelled. Its the elderly who are most at risk, says the government. For most people, the virus would just be a mild to moderate illness. In italy, almost 500 more cases in the past 2a hours as the World Health Organisation warns of a global shortage of Medical Equipment to tackle the virus. The number of people infected here has risen to 51 today. Well have all the latest on the governments plans. Super tuesday a big night in america. Can Bernie Sanders be beaten in his bid to take on trump
for the white house . And the impact of rising temperatures on antarcticas extraordinary marine life. And coming up on bbc news can liverpool bounce back from that Shock Premier League defeat . They play chelsea in the fifth
The british Prime Minister borisjohnson has admitted his government didnt understand the nature of the coronavirus pandemic in its first few weeks and months. Speaking to the bbc in an exclusive interview he said there were open questions about whether lockdown had been imposed too late. Us federal officials have repossessed the chinese consulate in houston days after President Trump ordered its closure, as diplomatic relations between the worlds two largest economies continue to deteriorate, china has retaliated by ordering the United States to close its consulate in chongdu. And authorities in iraq have created a city in the desert to bury the Record Number of people who have died from coronavirus. Doctors have issued a stark warning that returning to normal life would be premature, as coronavirus cases continue to soar. Rebecca vardy, the wife of the Leicester City strikerjamie vardy has filed legal papers and a possible lawsuit against Coleen Rooney. She claims to have suffered mon
Showers. Its sunshine and blustery showers. That weather is shaping up for where you are. Always a way available at the bc online. This is bbc news, im geeta guru muthy. The headlines at 11pm. As the number of people infected with coronavirus in the uk rises to 51, the Prime Minister says its highly likely we will see further infection, and has unveiled the governments plan to tackle the virus. Our plan means we are committed to doing Everything Possible based on the advice of our world leading scientific experts to prepare for all eventualities. Injapan, the olympic Authorities Say this summers games are still going ahead, despite the doubts of the countrys sports minister. Cheering. And on wall street, an unexpected cut in us interest rates, amid growing concern about the Economic Impact of coronavirus. The home secretary says she regrets the resignation of a top Civil Servant who made allegations of bullying against her. Its super tuesday in the united states. Democrats in m states
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