Coronavirus: 'Pregnancy during a pandemic is terrifying' - BBC News
There are more than 300,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the United States.
As hospitals become overwhelmed with coronavirus patients in parts of the country, pregnant women like Carly Wagner worry about what impact that will have on their birth plans.
Video by Angélica Casas, produced with Chloe Kim and Cody Godwin
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April 07, 2020
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Coronavirus crisis: Boris Johnson moved to intensive care as symptoms worsen - BBC News
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital in London after his coronavirus symptoms deteriorated. Mr Johson was admitted to hospital last night. His office said his condition then worsened and on the advice of his medical team he was moved to the hospital's Intensive Care Unit, reserved for the most seriously ill patients. The Prime Minister tested positive for the disease 10 days ago and has been suffering persistent symptoms including a cough and a high temperature. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg, Political Correspondent Vicki Young and Health Editor Hugh Pym.
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April 06, 2020
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Raab said there's an "incredibly strong team spirit" behind the prime minister. - BBC News
Mr Raab said there was an "incredibly strong team spirit" behind the prime minister.
He added he and his colleagues were making sure they implemented plans Mr Johnson had instructed them to deliver "as soon as possible".
"That's the way we'll bring the whole country through the coronavirus challenge," he said.
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April 06, 2020
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Coronavirus intensive care: inside a London hospital as doctors fight to save lives - BBC News
BBC News has been given rare access to a leading London hospital's Intensive Care ward as medical staff treat seriously ill coronavirus patients.
University College Hospital has one of the UK’s biggest intensive care facilities.
The latest official figures say that 439 people in the UK have died in hospital from the effects of Coronavirus up to 5pm on Sunday.
It brings the total number of deaths in hospital from the disease to 5,373. These figures do not account for people who have died in the community or in a care home.
This special report is by our medical correspondent Fergus Walsh and cameraman Adam Walker.
Produced for the BBC News at Six and presented by Huw Edwards.
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April 06, 2020
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Coronavirus: Raab leads government's daily virus briefing - BBC News
Dominic Raab says the government’s “step-by-step action plan” is aimed at slowing the spread of virus so fewer people need hospital treatment.
The foreign secretary says, at each point, the government has been following scientific and medical advice and has been “very deliberate” in its actions.
He confirms the number of deaths across the UK - which has now reached 5,373.
He pays tribute to those who have died and to all the front-line workers helping them.
Dominic Raab says the prime minister is still in hospital, but in "good spirits".
And he says the government is also still "united" in its leading of the crisis.
Moving on to his own department - the Foreign Office - he says the government has brought home 20,000 people from Spain, 13,000 from Egypt and 8,000 from Indonesia - along with another 2,000 people from seven other countries.
Mr Raab adds: "For those travellers still stuck abroad, we are doing everything we can to keep airports open, commercial flights [running] and to charter flights."
He continues: "Every arm of government is doing everything it possibly can to defeat the virus... both at home and abroad."
Mr Raab concludes his remarks by thanking the NHS for its "heroic work".
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April 06, 2020
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Coronavirus: Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for Covid-19 - BBC News
A four-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The tiger, named Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal infected with Covid-19 in the US.
The Bronx Zoo, in New York City, says the test result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa.
Nadia, along with six other big cats, is thought to have been infected by an asymptomatic zoo keeper.
The cats started showing symptoms, including a dry cough, late last month after exposure to the employee, who has not been identified.
"This is the first time that any of us know of anywhere in the world that a person infected the animal and the animal got sick," Paul Calle, the chief veterinarian at the zoo, told Reuters news agency on Sunday.
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April 06, 2020
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Coronavirus: Trump sees ‘light at end of tunnel’ in virus fight - BBC News
President Donald Trump has expressed hope coronavirus cases were "levelling off" in US hotspots, saying he saw "light at the end of the tunnel".
On Sunday, New York, the epicentre of the US outbreak, reported a drop in the number of new infections and deaths.
Mr Trump described the dip as a "good sign", but warned of more deaths as the pandemic neared its "peak" in the US.
"In the days ahead, America will endure the peak of this pandemic," Mr Trump said at his daily coronavirus briefing.
He said more medical personnel and supplies, including masks and ventilators, would be sent to the states that are most in need of assistance.
Deborah Birx, a member of the president's coronavirus task force, said the situation in Italy and Spain, where infections and deaths have fallen in recent days, was "giving us hope on what our future could be".
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April 06, 2020
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson in 'good spirits' in hospital - BBC News
Boris Johnson says he is in "good spirits" after spending the night in hospital with coronavirus.
The PM was taken to St Thomas' Hospital in London on Sunday evening with "persistent symptoms" - including a temperature and a cough - for routine tests.
He remains in charge of government, although Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab chaired Monday's coronavirus meeting.
Mr Johnson, 55, tested positive for coronavirus 10 days ago.
In a tweet, he said he was "keeping in touch with my team as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe".
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April 06, 2020
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How to care for someone with Covid-19 at home - BBC News
Patients with mild coronavirus symptoms - such as a new continuous cough or a high temperature above 37.8C - should self-isolate at home for at least seven days, according to the latest advice issued by Public Health England.
If symptoms worsen or don't go away after a week, then people should contact their local health service - in the UK, that's the NHS 111 coronavirus service.
So how should you look after someone in your home who gets coronavirus?
The BBC's Laura Foster explains measures you should take when caring for someone who has it.
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April 06, 2020
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Coronavirus: Spanish deaths fall for fourth consecutive day - BBC News
The daily number of coronavirus deaths has fallen in Spain for a fourth consecutive day, boosting hopes the country has passed the outbreak's peak.
Monday's increase of 637 deaths means more than 13,000 have died in total.
Spain's population has been living under severe restrictions for more than three weeks, with lockdown measures now extended toward the end of April.
The nation has more than 135,000 confirmed cases, the most in Europe, but new infections have been slowing.
Spanish officials say they plan to widen coronavirus testing to include those without symptoms.
"It is important to know who is contaminated to be able to gradually lift Spanish citizens' lockdown," Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez was quoted by Reuters as telling television station Antena 3.
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April 06, 2020
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Coronavirus in Lagos: Enforcing lockdown in Africa's biggest city - BBC News
Africa’s most populated city has gone into lockdown. Lagos in Nigeria is the latest place to tell all its citizens to stay at home for two weeks as officials try to stop the spread of coronavirus. Our correspondent there is Chi Chi Izundu
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April 06, 2020
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'still in charge' despite hospital admission - BBC News
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "still very much in charge of the government" despite spending the night in hospital with coronavirus, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said.
The PM was taken to a London hospital on Sunday evening with "persistent symptoms" - including a temperature - for a series of routine tests.
It is said to be a "precautionary step" taken on the advice of his doctor.
Mr Johnson, 55, tested positive for coronavirus 10 days ago.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will chair Monday morning's coronavirus meeting in his place, Mr Jenrick said.
Last month, the prime minister's spokesman said if Mr Johnson was unwell and unable to work, Mr Raab, as the first secretary of state, would stand in.
Mr Jenrick told BBC Breakfast: "We hope that as a result of these tests [the prime minister] will be able to come back to Downing Street as soon as possible.
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April 06, 2020
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson admitted to hospital as the Queen delivers message of hope - BBC News
Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital ten days after confirming he has coronavirus. Downing Street said it was a “precautionary” move rather than an emergency measure. The Prime Minister is being treated at an NHS hospital in London. It came as the Queen delivered an historic message to the nation in which she said the UK “will succeed” in its fight against the virus. She thanked people for following rules to stay at home and said we “remain united and resolute” in the face of coronavirus and “we will overcome it. Mishal Husain presents BBC News at Ten reports from Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell, Political Correspondent Chris Mason and Health Editor Hugh Pym
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April 05, 2020
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Hancock: 'You're risking your own life and the lives of others' - BBC News
The health secretary issued a strong rebuke to the "minority" of people flouting coronavirus social-distancing rules, saying, "they are "making it harder for us all".
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April 05, 2020
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Coronavirus: The Queen gives special address during pandemic - BBC News
The Queen speaks of “a time of disruption in the life of our country” as she addresses the UK in a rare televised speech.
In a message recorded at Windsor Castle, she says it is an “increasingly challenging time” for the nation - bringing grief, financial hardships and “enormous changes”.
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The Queen continues her message by thanking everyone “on the NHS front line” - as well as care workers and other key workers - “who selflessly continue their day-to-day duties outside the home in support of us all”.
“I am sure the nation will join me in assuring you that what you do is appreciated and every hour of your hard work brings us closer to a return to more normal times,” she says.
April 05, 2020
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Trump warns of ‘toughest week’ of pandemic yet - BBC News
US President Donald Trump has warned Americans to prepare for the "toughest week" of the coronavirus pandemic yet, predicting a surge in deaths.
At his daily briefing, Mr Trump said "there will be death" in a grim assessment of the days ahead.
He sought to reassure the worst-hit states, promising medical supplies and military personnel to combat the virus.
But in contrast to his warning, Mr Trump suggested easing social-distancing guidelines for Easter.
"We have to open our country again," Mr Trump told a news conference at the White House on Saturday. "We don't want to be doing this for months and months and months."
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April 05, 2020
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Pope holds Palm Sunday service under lockdown in Vatican City - BBC News
With the Vatican in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pope has been taking a Palm Sunday service.
The measures introduced to deal with the outbreak in Italy mean only a few people were able to attend the service in St Peter's Basilica in Rome.
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April 05, 2020
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Coronavirus: 5-year-old child is youngest victim as deaths rise - BBC News
A five year old child has become the youngest victim of coronavirus in the UK. The child who had an underlying heath condition was among 708 people reported to have died in the last 24 hours. It brings total deaths in UK hospitals to 4,313 . However there are some signs that the rate of infection may be slowing. In Italy there are hopes that the death rate is now falling. Meanwhile Buckingham Palace has released details of Sunday's special broadcast by the Queen. In what's expected to be a deeply personal broadcast she will speak of the challenging time the country is facing and will thank those on the front line including NHS workers. Kate Silverton presents BBC News reports by Science Correspondent Pallab Ghosh, Europe Correspondent Jean Mackenzie and Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell.
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April 04, 2020
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Coronavirus: Five-year-old among latest UK victims - BBC News
A five-year-old child with underlying health conditions is among those with coronavirus whose deaths were reported in the past day, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has said.
The latest figures show 4,313 people with the virus have now died in the UK - up by 708 on Friday's figure.
Mr Gove said hundreds of ventilators were being manufactured every day and more had been sourced from abroad.
People have been warned to stay at home despite the warm weather this weekend.
Speaking alongside Mr Gove at the government's daily briefing, NHS England medical director Stephen Powis said: "The sun might be out, but that does not mean you should be out."
He said there is some evidence that social distancing measures are reducing transmission, and that the latest figures suggested new cases had begun to "stabilise".
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April 04, 2020
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UK coronavirus deaths increase to 4313 - BBC News
The latest UK coronavirus figures have been released by the government.
Officials says that as of 17:00 BST on Friday, 3 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 4,313 have died - an increase of 708 from the previous day.
As of 09:00 BST on Saturday a total of 183,190 people have been tested of whom 41,903 have tested positive.
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April 04, 2020
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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared a month-long state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka and five other districts, after confirmed coronavirus cases spiked to 1,000 in the capital - more than double the number a week ago.
The announcement means the governors can now close schools and businesses, but stops short of granting legal authority to force people to stay at home. (📷 Getty)
Tap the link in our bio ☝️to read more on this story.
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Emilie runs a baby bank which delivers essentials like nappies and clothes to parents who can’t afford them. During the coronavirus outbreak she’s had to ask her volunteers to stay at home, but demand for the donations has soared. She says it’s scary “to be 30 weeks pregnant and told to confine yourself for 12 weeks when you haven’t finished your shopping”. And so Emilie is going from house to house delivering items to families in need.
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Political leaders and predecessors across the UK and around the world are joining the swell of good wishes for Boris Johnson, who was admitted into the intensive-care unit in a London hospital. Former Tory PM David Cameron tweeted: "You are in great hands and we all want you safe, well and back in 10 Downing Street." US President Donald Trump said Americans "are all praying for his recovery". #bbcnews #coronavirus #covid-19 #ukpolitics
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been taken to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms "worsened". Mr Johnson, 55, was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in London with "persistent symptoms" on Sunday. A statement from Downing Street said that the Prime Minister was moved "on the advice of his medical team", and was "receiving excellent care, and thanks all NHS staff for their hard work and dedication". Mr Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to stand in "where necessary". Tap the link in our bio to read more.
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Honor Blackman, the British actress who played Pussy Galore in the James Bond film Goldfinger, has died at the age of 94 from natural causes, not linked to coronavirus. In a career spanning eight decades she also starred in the series The Avengers, and 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts. Her family paid tribute to Ms Blackman's “hugely prolific creative talent”. "With an extraordinary combination of beauty, brains and physical prowess, along with her unique voice and a dedicated work ethic, she achieved an unparalleled iconic status in the world of film and entertainment.” Tap the link in our bio to read more about Honor Blackman's life and career.
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People with mild symptoms of Covid-19 will be able to recuperate at home. From effective isolation, to bathroom rotas and cleaning door handles - here is how to look after people with coronavirus at home. #Coronavirus #Covid19 #SelfIsolation #bbcnews
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“You want to feel like you’re in control… I am so not.” With healthcare systems straining under the huge demands of coronavirus, we spoke to pregnant women in the US about the challenges and stresses of expecting a child during a global pandemic. From issues accessing services, to worries about contamination, these mothers-to-be are having to rethink their birth plans. #Pregnancy #Parenthood #Childbirth #Coronavirus #Covid19 #bbcnews
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CPR can be lifesaving during an emergency, but how do you safely perform it during the coronavirus pandemic? Swipe through to see the recommended steps to carry out CPR and keep yourself safe. 👉
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Nadia, a four-year-old tiger at the Bronx Zoo, has tested positive for coronavirus. She started showing symptoms, including a dry cough, after coming into contact with an asymptomatic employee at the zoo in New York. Nadia, her sister Azul, as well as two Amur tigers and three African lions who showed symptoms, are all expected to make a full recovery. Dr Paul Calle, Bronx Zoo chief vet, said the tests carried out on the animals are “not the same test used for people… so there is no competition for testing”. Tap the link in our bio to read more about Nadia and find out what we know about human-to-animal transmission of Covid-19.
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This photo shows one of the Malayan tigers at the Bronx Zoo, although it's not necessarily one of the cats infected with Covid-19.
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No, 5G masts are not linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
Untrue social media posts claiming 5G masts, used in mobile phone networks, suppress the immune system or are somehow able to carry the coronavirus are not only “complete rubbish” but also “biologically impossible”, according to scientists. NHS England Medical Director Stephen Powis branded the online conspiracy theory the “worst kind of fake news". Tap the link in our bio to read our fact check of the misinformation being shared on social media. #Coronavirus #Covid19 #5G #bbcnews
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Aerial footage shows police in the UK patrolling outdoor spaces and speaking to people not following social-distancing rules introduced to slow the spread of coronavirus. Parts of the country experienced warm sunny weather over the weekend, and authorities urged people not to be tempted to head to parks and beauty spots. The government has warned restrictions may become tougher if people fail to heed its advice. #Coronavirus #UK #Covid19 #SocialDistancing #StayAtHome #bbcnews
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"I want to thank everyone on the NHS frontline, as well as care workers and those carrying out essential roles." Queen Elizabeth II has made a rare televised address to thank people for following the government's rules to stay at home and has said the UK "will succeed" in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. #queenelizabeth #royalfamily #coronavirus #covid19 #bbcnews
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