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In close contact. "no ones safe," was the headline on russian tv tonight. "this virus has come so close to all of us now," she says, "even our president." and russia is looking down. and russia is locking down. therell be tough penalties here for breaking quarantine — up to seven years in prison. but for the president, for now, its business as usual. the kremlin says theres no need to panic — the president is absolutely fine. but in a country where the whole system is built around one man, v...

This is bbc world news. the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen above the 400,000 worldwide. in the uk the death toll rises sharply as a strict new measures come into force. 82 people have died in the last 24 hours. deaths in italy search by 743. it is the second—worst daily figure and comes after the rate appeared to be flattening. india has imposed a three week total lockdown on its 1.3 billion people. japan says it will postpone the tokyo 0lympics until next year because of the ...

As well. for the south and ireland as well. for the south and east across and get a well slowing a touch of france for some. could just be little bit misty touch of france for some. could just belittle bit misty and murky for some, anger wales for much of the time seeing sunshine once again. rain will be affecting the northern ireland and the parts of scotland, andi ireland and the parts of scotland, and i think... a massive stimulus deal. the dow sees its biggest percentage—gain since the 193...

Lifting the spirits in what are clearly very challenging times. and they know quite a lot of people are getting in touch this morning with this programme talking about what they will do in the absence of sporting events and other gatherings that have been cancelled. people are talking about just that have been cancelled. people are talking aboutjust doing other stuff stop loads going on. they will read you a couple. im a cardiac physiologist performing tests on vulnerable cardiac patients every ...

Effect from today. anybody with a persistant cough or high temperature should self—isolate for seven days, as borisjohnson moves the uk response to the delay phase. the government is facing questions over whether the plans go far enough, but the prime minister said now was not the time for stricter measures. we are not, repeat not, closing schools now. the scientific advice is that this could do more harm than good at this time. but of course, we and this again may change as the disease spread...

What it means for the season. and they could, following the example of serie a in italy and la liga in spain, they have shut down for two weeks. they could decide to go with that kind of decision, or they could try to play the fixtures involving clu bs try to play the fixtures involving clubs that are currently unaffected it, but some really big decisions to be made at the premier league here today. thank you very much, laura. we will let you know on the bbc later on whether there has been any s...

Anybody with a persistent cough or high temperature should self—isolate for seven days, as borisjohnson moves the uk response to the ‘delay‘ phase. the government is facing questions over whether the plans go far enough. but the prime minister said now was not the time for stricter measures. we are not, repeat not, closing schools now. the scientific advice is that this could do more harm than good at this time. but of course, we are keeping this under review, and this, again, may change a...

This morning we will be speaking to the chief scientific officer, sir patrick vallance, about the advice given out yesterday which of course kicks in this morning. that includes keeping yourself at home if you have a cough ora keeping yourself at home if you have a cough or a temperature, for seven days, and looking ahead to how it might transpire over the next few weeks in terms of social distancing. people have many, many questions. keep them coming in for us this morning. at 7:30am the chief ...

Much. just a couple of comments quickly in response to the governments chief scientific advisor patrick vallance talking to charlie a moment ago. the government warns against everyone getting sick at once, dealing with a tsunami of illness. another, no panic, do what you can, it will pass. and there will be more coverage on coronavirus on breakfast this morning later, including a warning up morning later, including a warning up to 50 million jobs in travel and tourism could be at risk as the ind...

Justin trudeau, has tested positive for coronavirus. officials say she has mild symptoms and is feeling well. mr trudeau will self—isolate with his wife for the next 14 days. its 11 minutes past eight. heres sarah with a look at this mornings weather. anything to make us feel cheerful? good morning to both of you. blue sky and sunshine in the forecast today. some showers around, very few and far between. not a bad day today, the weekend looking fairly u nsettled. today, the weekend looking fai...