We start with coronavirus and figures from the World Health Organization showing that new weekly coronavirus cases in europe now exceed those reported when the pandemic first peaked in march. The un body has also warned of alarming rates of transmission across the region. It came as spain recorded almost 5,000 new infections in 2a hours, up from just over 3,000 the previous day. Almost 2000 were in the madrid region, which is planning targeted lockdowns. In france 10,593 cases were recorded on thursday marking their highest single day rise in cases since the pandemic began. In the uk the government announced almost 3 00 new infections on thursday. To help prevent the spread of the virus, almost two Million People living in the north east of england are now under new restrictions that came into place a few minutes ago at midnight. Well have a report from our correspondent in marseille, a new french virus hotspot in a moment. But first, lets hear from the whos regional director for europ
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Another add in some sunshine, another please nt add in some sunshine, another pleasant september day. This is bbc news the september surge, the World Health Organization warns coronavirus is spreading across europe at an alarming rate. The continent set a new record last week, with 5a,000 cases recorded in just 2a hours. The figures do reflect more comprehensive testing but weekly cases are now exceeding those reported when the pandemic first peaked in march. Some 10 Million People in britain are living under tighter, local restrictions, 2 million of them live in the north east where new measures will come into play at midnight tonight. Also in the programme. The fbi warns the russians are at it again. Director chris wray says theres been a concerted effort by russian proxies to undermine joe bidens campaign. More floods are forecast on the Us Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm sally leaves devastation in her wake. Hello im Christian Fraser in london and Laura Trevelyan is in washington. Cor
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