If youd like to get in touch this morning, you can tweet me vicderbyshire or email victoria bbc. Co. Uk. And the queen and Prime Minister have led tributes to captain sir tom moore, whos died at 100 years old after Testing Positive for Coronavirus Last week. The government says it will ensure hes officially remembered. I think we should find a way to make sure that we mark the memory of captain tom and thank him for the contribution that he made for the nhs. Good morning. The health secretary, matt hancock, has described as absolutely superb the findings of a study which suggests for the first time that the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine significantly reduces people passing on the virus. The research by oxford university, which has not yet been formally published, also found that the jab provides a high level of protection, even when theres a gap of 12 weeks between the two doses. Researchers believe that the vaccine remains 76 effective for up to three months after the first shot, while p
The top Infectious Diseases expert in the United States tells lawmakers that the us lockdowns have been less strict and less effective than those in europe. After three months without any new infections, vietnam now reports its first two deaths from covid 19. And one of britains most acclaimed film directors sir alan parker has died at the age of 76 hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. A further easing of englands lockdown planned for tomorrow has been put on hold because of a rise in the rate of coronavirus infections. The Prime Minister said it was time to squeeze the brake pedal as he warned the country cannot be complacent. He said Face Coverings will now need to be worn in more places where you come into contact with people you dont know. The decision means bowling alleys, skating rinks and casinos cannot reopen tomorrow and certain beauty treatments involving the face ca
Sir Terence Conran, the british designer who revolutionised retail and decor, has died aged 88. Coming up at 5. 30 global questions. A month after lebanons catastrophic explosion in the port of beirut, what next for the countrys crisis hit economy and political system 7 a leading scientist has warned that the uk is on the edge of losing control of coronavirus as infections rise. Professor sir mark walport, a member of the governments sage advisory committee, said people needed to limit their socialising, to ensure children can remain at school and students at university. It comes as the latest Government Data shows the uk recorded 3,497 new confirmed cases of covid 19. This report from our Health Correspondent, lauren moss. Its the final weekend before new restrictions are introduced across the uk. From monday, the rule of six will limit the number of people that we can socialise with. Yesterday, there were 3500 new confirmed covid cases, and scientists have warned the rate of infectio
And dining, has died aged 88. And coming up in sportsday arsenal start as they mean to go on beating newly promoted fulham in the opening game of the new premier league season. A leading scientist has warned that the uk is on the edge of losing control of coronavirus, as infections rise. Professor sir mark walport, a member of the governments sage advisory committee, said people needed to limit their socialising, to ensure children can remain at school and students at university. It comes as the latest Government Data shows the uk recorded 3,497 new confirmed cases of covid 19. This report from our health correspondent, lauren moss. Its the final weekend before new restrictions are introduced across the uk. From monday, the rule of six will limit the number of people that we can socialise with. Yesterday, there were 3500 new confirmed covid cases, and scientists have warned the rate of infection is doubling every seven to ten days. I think one would have to say that we are on the edge
Has died aged 88. And arsenal start as they mean to go on, beating newly promoted fulham in the opening game of the new premier league season. And coming up in half an hour, the travel show looks back at some of their adventures in turkey. A leading scientist has warned that the uk is on the edge of losing control of coronavirus, as infections rise. Professor sir mark walport, a member of the governments sage advisory committee, said people needed to limit their socialising, to ensure children can remain at school and students at university. This report from our health correspondent, lauren moss. Its the final weekend before new restrictions are introduced across the uk. From monday, the rule of six will limit the number of people that we can socialise with. Yesterday, there were 3,500 new confirmed covid cases, and scientists have warned the rate of infection is doubling every seven to ten days. I think one would have to say that we are on the edge of losing control, and youve only go