channel4uk--2020-03-04--Series 4, Episode 10: Adam Rutherford

Series 4, Episode 10: Adam Rutherford

Dr Adam Rutherford is a geneticist , author and broadcaster .
He hosts the BBC Radio 4 programme ‘ Inside @ @ @ @ @ books related to genetics and the origin of life .
In his most recent project @ @ @ @ @ of science to strengthen racist ideologies .
He talks to Krishnan about how if we @ @ @ @ @ they could become powerful allies against racism .
You can listen to and subscribe to @ @ @ @ @ here .
Or on Spotify , Acast , CastBox and other good podcast apps .
@ @ @ @ @ explore the big ideas changing the way we think , act and live – and @ @ @ @ @ really have as individuals .
A filmed version of each interview is available on our @ @ @ @ @ – hit subscribe to keep updated on when a new episode is published .

Dr Adam Rutherford is a geneticist, author and broadcaster. He hosts the BBC Radio 4 programme ‘Inside Science’ and has published books related to genetics and the origin of life.
In his most recent project, he confronts the use of science to strengthen racist ideologies.
He talks to Krishnan about how if we understood genetics and history correctly they could become powerful allies against racism.
Listen and subscribe
You can listen to and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here.
Or on Spotify, Acast, CastBox and other good podcast apps.
So join us as we explore the big ideas changing the way we think, act and live – and how much impact we can really have as individuals.
A filmed version of each interview is available on our Channel 4 News YouTube channel – hit subscribe to keep updated on when a new episode is published.


channel4uk--2020-03-05--Life inside Poland’s “Gay-Free Zones”

Life inside Poland’s “Gay-Free Zones”

Warning : this report contains some offensive language .
Activists in Poland say the LGBT community is under attack as @ @ @ @ @ country is now referred to as a gay-free zone – areas where gay rights will @ @ @ @ @ Politicians who voted for the resolutions say the rules simply defend traditional family values .
@ @ @ @ @ been to investigate .

Warning: this report contains some offensive language.
Activists in Poland say the LGBT community is under attack as nearly a third of the country is now referred to as a gay-free zone – areas where gay rights will no longer be promoted.
Politicians who voted for the resolutions say the rules simply defend traditional family values. Our reporter Minnie Stephenson has been to investigate.


channel4uk--2020-03-05--Elizabeth Warren pulls out of race to be Democratic presidential candidate

Senator Elizabeth Warren has pulled out of the race to be the Democratic candidate to run against President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ .
Ms Warren had been a frontrunner but a poor showing in the polls on @ @ @ @ @ .
The Democratic race is now seen to be between former Vice President Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ .
Ms Warren says she ’ s disappointed that no women are left in the @ @

Senator Elizabeth Warren has pulled out of the race to be the Democratic candidate to run against President Donald Trump in November’s election.
Ms Warren had been a frontrunner but a poor showing in the polls on Super Tuesday ended her hopes.
The Democratic race is now seen to be between former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Ms Warren says she’s disappointed that no women are left in the contest.


channel4uk--2020-03-05--Dossier alleging Islamophobia against 300 people in Conservative party handed to watchdog

A dossier containing allegations of Islamophobia against 300 people in the Conservative Party has been handed to the UK ’ @ @ @ @ @ The Muslim Council of Britain , which collected the data , claims it is ‘ @ @ @ @ @ the party .
A spokeswoman for the Conservatives said the party took ‘ decisive action @ @ @ @

A dossier containing allegations of Islamophobia against 300 people in the Conservative Party has been handed to the UK’s human rights watchdog.
The Muslim Council of Britain, which collected the data, claims it is ‘systemic and widespread’ in the party.
A spokeswoman for the Conservatives said the party took ‘decisive action” against hatred.


channel4uk--2020-03-05--British Airline Pilots Association on whether the collapse of Flybe was inevitable

The forecast for the next 5 days

4m
‘Tourists getting in the way of wildfire recovery on Maui,’ says former state representative


channel4uk--2020-03-05--Flybe airline collapses as coronavirus outbreak affects air travel

Belfast .
Exeter .
Southampton .
Newcastle .
Flybe planes provided a network linking up cities across the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ night it went into administration after talks over a government rescue collapsed .
The business @ @ @ @ @ but the spread of coronavirus has been cutting passenger numbers for every airline , and @ @ @ @ @ .
Today there was a warning that the airline industry worldwide could lose more than @ @ @ @ @ year as the virus freezes trade and tourism .
The Prime Minister has been holding @ @ @ @ @ and the Bank of England about how to shore up the economy as the virus @ @

Belfast. Exeter. Southampton. Newcastle. Flybe planes provided a network linking up cities across the UK.
But no more.
Last night it went into administration after talks over a government rescue collapsed.
The business has struggled for years, but the spread of coronavirus has been cutting passenger numbers for every airline, and Flybe couldn’t cope.
Today there was a warning that the airline industry worldwide could lose more than £87 billion of business this year as the virus freezes trade and tourism.
The Prime Minister has been holding emergency talks with the Chancellor and the Bank of England about how to shore up the economy as the virus spreads.


channel4uk--2020-03-05--Putin and Erdogan agree Syria ceasefire

Putin and Erdogan agree Syria ceasefire

Turkey and Russia have declared a ceasefire in north west Syria , scheduled to begin tonight .
Under the agreement @ @ @ @ @ patrols are expected to monitor the M4 highway in Idlib province .
Though no agreement @ @ @ @ @ to deal with Syrian rebels , regarded as terrorists by Moscow .

Turkey and Russia have declared a ceasefire in north west Syria, scheduled to begin tonight.
Under the agreement, joint Turkish and Russian patrols are expected to monitor the M4 highway in Idlib province.
Though no agreement has been reached on how to deal with Syrian rebels, regarded as terrorists by Moscow.


channel4uk--2020-03-05--“We may have to get our heads around 20% of the population getting the virus” Former Health Secretar

“We may have to get our heads around 20% of the population getting the virus” Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says

We speak to Jeremy Hunt , the chair of the health select committee and former Health Secretary – and started @ @ @ @ @ have moved closer to the delay phase in dealing with the virus , is it @ @ @ @ @ this is ?

We speak to Jeremy Hunt, the chair of the health select committee and former Health Secretary – and started by asking, now we have moved closer to the delay phase in dealing with the virus, is it an illustration of how serious this is?


channel4uk--2020-03-05--First Coronavirus death confirmed in UK

First Coronavirus death confirmed in UK

The patient had been in and out of hospital for issues unrelated to the coronavirus , but when they were @ @ @ @ @ hospital last night it was confirmed they had the virus .
The death is the @ @ @ @ @ there are now 116 confirmed cases .
The Chief Medical Officer says the UK is @ @ @ @ @ ‘ contain ’ into the ‘ delay phase ’ of dealing with the outbreak .
@ @ @ @ @ measures to tackle it will be ramped up .

The patient had been in and out of hospital for issues unrelated to the coronavirus, but when they were tested at the Royal Berkshire hospital last night it was confirmed they had the virus.
The death is the first in the UK where there are now 116 confirmed cases.
The Chief Medical Officer says the UK is preparing to move from the ‘contain’ into the ‘delay phase’ of dealing with the outbreak.
This second phase means that measures to tackle it will be ramped up.


channel4uk--2020-03-06--Syria ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey holds

The skies over Syria ’ s northwest province of Idlib are quiet tonight as the ceasefire brokered by Russia and @ @ @ @ @ comes after months of intense fighting , between Turkish-backed rebels and Syrian forces supported by @ @ @ @ @ in the biggest single displacement of civilians since the conflict began .

The skies over Syria’s northwest province of Idlib are quiet tonight as the ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey holds.
The agreement comes after months of intense fighting, between Turkish-backed rebels and Syrian forces supported by Russia, that has resulted in the biggest single displacement of civilians since the conflict began.


channel4uk--2020-03-06--‘I have never seen Priti bully anyone’ – former Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom

This is the most frightening disease I ’ ve ever encountered ’ – virus expert Dr Richard Hatchett


channel4uk--2020-03-06--Coronavirus: Rise in hate crimes against Chinese and Asian communities

There ’ s growing concern about the number of coronavirus related hate crimes against the Chinese and Asian communities .
@ @ @ @ @ about the number of coronavirus related hate crimes against the Chinese and Asian communities .
@ @ @ @ @ crime now wants more support from the government to tackle the issue .
Today two @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of racially assaulting a Singaporean man following the outbreak .

There’s growing concern about the number of coronavirus related hate crimes against the Chinese and Asian communities.
There’s growing concern about the number of coronavirus related hate crimes against the Chinese and Asian communities.
A charity that monitors hate crime now wants more support from the government to tackle the issue. Today two teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of racially assaulting a Singaporean man following the outbreak.


channel4uk--2020-03-06--Coronavirus stockpiling: Empty shelves as people bulk buy loo roll and tinned food

Business and Global Trade Correspondent Paul McNamara explains the Health Secretary ’ s comments about supermarkets and stockpiling which have @ @ @


channel4uk--2020-03-06--‘This is the most frightening disease I’ve ever encountered’ – virus expert Dr Richard Hatchett

Dr. Richard Hatchett advised the Bush and Obama White Houses and worked for the agency that protects Americans against pandemics @ @ @ @ @ Hatchett advised the Bush and Obama White Houses and worked for the agency that protects @ @ @ @ @ .
He ’ s now received more than twenty million pounds from the UK government @ @ @ @ @ .
I spoke to him earlier and began by asking how much of a threat @ @ @ @ @

Dr. Richard Hatchett advised the Bush and Obama White Houses and worked for the agency that protects Americans against pandemics and bioweapons.
Dr. Richard Hatchett advised the Bush and Obama White Houses and worked for the agency that protects Americans against pandemics and bioweapons.
He’s now received more than twenty million pounds from the UK government to develop a Covid-19 vaccine. I spoke to him earlier and began by asking how much of a threat the virus now is.


channel4uk--2020-03-06--Coronavirus cases pass 100,000 across world, UK cases rise by 48 to 163

Across the world the number of coronavirus cases has now topped one hundred thousand .
The figure in the UK @ @ @ @ @ sixty three – the highest twenty four hour increase – and a second person has @ @ @ @ @ passengers are stranded on a cruise ship after a man became infected and died .
@ @ @ @ @ toll has risen to nearly two hundred .
And in Iran , having already shut @ @ @ @ @ the government has now limited travel between cities and use of banknotes .
In the @ @ @ @ @ the country for substantial disruption – and pledged £46m for urgent vaccine development and rapid @ @ @ @ @ charge of a global immunisation effort told us the battle against coronavirus should be compared @ @ @ @ @

Across the world the number of coronavirus cases has now topped one hundred thousand.
The figure in the UK stands at one hundred and sixty three – the highest twenty four hour increase – and a second person has died. In America, passengers are stranded on a cruise ship after a man became infected and died. In Italy, the death toll has risen to nearly two hundred. And in Iran, having already shut schools until next month, the government has now limited travel between cities and use of banknotes.
In the UK, Boris Johnson prepared the country for substantial disruption – and pledged £46m for urgent vaccine development and rapid testing. The man in charge of a global immunisation effort told us the battle against coronavirus should be compared to World War II.


channel4uk--2020-03-06--FactCheck: President Trump’s dubious coronavirus claims

The Trump administration is under close scrutiny as it scrambles to respond to the threat from the Covid-19 virus .
At time of writing there are 293 confirmed cases in the US , and 14 people have died .
Some critics of President Donald Trump have accused of him of making false and confusing statements about the spread of the virus .
The president has accused his opponents of trying to make political capital out of the coronavirus .
What exactly has Mr Trump been saying ?
“ We ’ re going very substantially down , not up.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for coronavirus cases in the US in a news conference last week , saying the number was going down and “ within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero ” .
This was in direct contradiction to statements made in the same press conference by the Secretary of Health and Human Services , Alex Azar , and the Deputy Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Dr Anne Schuchat .
Both officials said they expected to see more cases in the US .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US president used this phrase during a freewheeling speech at a rally in South Carolina last week .
Some journalists seized on the remark as evidence that the president was fuelling conspiracy theories about the virus itself being a hoax .
Mr Trump ’ s exact words ( here at 3.55 ) were : “ Now the Democrats are politicizing the coronavirus .
You know that , right ?
Coronavirus .
They ’ re politicizing it .
We did one of the great jobs .
( … ) “ One of my people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Mr .
President , they tried to beat you on Russia , Russia , Russia .
That didn ’ t work out too well .
They couldn ’ t do it .
They tried the impeachment hoax .
( … ) “ And this is their new hoax .
But you know , we did something that ’ s been pretty amazing .
We ’ re 15 people in this massive country.
” The president did not state that the virus itself was a hoax , and it seems clear from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accurate at the time ) that he did not intend to call into question the actual existence of the disease .
Further on in the speech , Mr Trump said the virus could become a threat to life , although he played down the scale of the risk .
He later clarified that he used the word hoax “ referring to the action that they take to try and pin this on somebody because we ’ ve done such a good job ” .
He added : “ The hoax is on them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ’ s happening here .
I ’ m talking what they ’ re doing .
That ’ s the hoax.
” It ’ s debatable whether the president created confusion by using the inflammatory word “ hoax ” at a time when some of his supporters apparently believe that the disease does not actually exist .
The president has repeatedly floated the possibility of a coronavirus vaccine being ready within months , despite clear statements from top health officials that this is too optimistic .
Mr Trump told reporters this week : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time will be .
I ’ ve heard very quick numbers , that of months .
And I ’ ve heard pretty much a year would be an outside number .
So I think that ’ s not a bad range .
But if you ’ re talking about three to four months in a couple of cases , a year in other cases.
” The president has been consistently fact-checked on this point by his officials in real time .
Dr Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a meeting between the president , government officials and pharmaceutical company executives , stressing that 12 to 18 months is a realistic timeline for the new vaccine .
“ The 3.4 per cent is really a false number.
” “ Well , I think the 3.4 per cent is really a false number .
Now , this is just my hunch , and — but based on a lot of conversations with a lot of people that do this , because a lot of people will have this , and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a question from Fox News ’ s Sean Hannity has angered many critics .
Based on a “ hunch ” , the president appeared to rubbish statistics quoted by the World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , who said this week that about 3.4 per cent of Covid-19 cases reported globally have died .
In fairness to Mr Trump , his suggestion that the real death toll could turn out to be much lower , due to large numbers of mild cases going undetected , has been floated by experts too .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ accurately be described as partial or provisional , few medical professionals would describe it as “ false ” .
Medical experts have tended to phrase their doubts more carefully than the US president , stressing our overall lack of knowledge about the true mortality rate , rather than promoting an alternative number based on a hunch .
It ’ s also worth noting that the optimistic thrust of Mr Trump ’ s point here – that the threat from the coronavirus is being exaggerated – runs against the spirit of the WHO director-general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stressed the unique characteristics of Covid-19 , saying that the new virus causes more severe symptoms than flu , could be more deadly and has no vaccine .
“ We have thousands or hundreds of thousands of people that get better , just by , you know , sitting around and even going to work.
” This is another quote from Mr Trump ’ s long answer to the same question from Hannity .
It ’ s not completely clear from the grammar , but one explanation of the reference to people “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president was expanding on his earlier point that there could be many mild cases of the virus that have gone unreported .
It seems a stretch to read Mr Trump ’ s remark as a direct suggestion that people should continue to go to work even if they are ill , as some commentators have .
As so often though , the long , unscripted nature of the president ’ s answer leaves his meaning open to interpretation .

The Trump administration is under close scrutiny as it scrambles to respond to the threat from the Covid-19 virus.
At time of writing there are 293 confirmed cases in the US, and 14 people have died.
Some critics of President Donald Trump have accused of him of making false and confusing statements about the spread of the virus.
The president has accused his opponents of trying to make political capital out of the coronavirus. What exactly has Mr Trump been saying?
“We’re going very substantially down, not up.”
The president put a positive spin on figures for coronavirus cases in the US in a news conference last week, saying the number was going down and “within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero”.
This was in direct contradiction to statements made in the same press conference by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, and the Deputy Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Anne Schuchat.
Both officials said they expected to see more cases in the US.
“This is their new hoax.”
The US president used this phrase during a freewheeling speech at a rally in South Carolina last week.
Some journalists seized on the remark as evidence that the president was fuelling conspiracy theories about the virus itself being a hoax.
Mr Trump’s exact words (here at 3.55) were: “Now the Democrats are politicizing the coronavirus. You know that, right? Coronavirus. They’re politicizing it. We did one of the great jobs. (…)
“One of my people came up to me and said, ‘Mr. President, they tried to beat you on Russia, Russia, Russia. That didn’t work out too well. They couldn’t do it. They tried the impeachment hoax. (…)
“And this is their new hoax. But you know, we did something that’s been pretty amazing. We’re 15 people in this massive country.”
The president did not state that the virus itself was a hoax, and it seems clear from the reference to the 15 confirmed cases (accurate at the time) that he did not intend to call into question the actual existence of the disease.
Further on in the speech, Mr Trump said the virus could become a threat to life, although he played down the scale of the risk.
He later clarified that he used the word hoax “referring to the action that they take to try and pin this on somebody because we’ve done such a good job”.
He added: “The hoax is on them not… I’m not talking about what’s happening here. I’m talking what they’re doing. That’s the hoax.”
It’s debatable whether the president created confusion by using the inflammatory word “hoax” at a time when some of his supporters apparently believe that the disease does not actually exist.
A vaccine in months?
The president has repeatedly floated the possibility of a coronavirus vaccine being ready within months, despite clear statements from top health officials that this is too optimistic.
Mr Trump told reporters this week: “I don’t know what the time will be. I’ve heard very quick numbers, that of months. And I’ve heard pretty much a year would be an outside number. So I think that’s not a bad range. But if you’re talking about three to four months in a couple of cases, a year in other cases.”
The president has been consistently fact-checked on this point by his officials in real time.
Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, repeatedly intervened in a meeting between the president, government officials and pharmaceutical company executives, stressing that 12 to 18 months is a realistic timeline for the new vaccine.
“The 3.4 per cent is really a false number.”
“Well, I think the 3.4 per cent is really a false number. Now, this is just my hunch, and — but based on a lot of conversations with a lot of people that do this, because a lot of people will have this, and it’s very mild.”
This unscripted answer to a question from Fox News’s Sean Hannity has angered many critics.
Based on a “hunch”, the president appeared to rubbish statistics quoted by the World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who said this week that about 3.4 per cent of Covid-19 cases reported globally have died.
In fairness to Mr Trump, his suggestion that the real death toll could turn out to be much lower, due to large numbers of mild cases going undetected, has been floated by experts too.
While the WHO’s number could accurately be described as partial or provisional, few medical professionals would describe it as “false”.
Medical experts have tended to phrase their doubts more carefully than the US president, stressing our overall lack of knowledge about the true mortality rate, rather than promoting an alternative number based on a hunch.
It’s also worth noting that the optimistic thrust of Mr Trump’s point here – that the threat from the coronavirus is being exaggerated – runs against the spirit of the WHO director-general’s remarks.
Dr Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed the unique characteristics of Covid-19, saying that the new virus causes more severe symptoms than flu, could be more deadly and has no vaccine.
“We have thousands or hundreds of thousands of people that get better, just by, you know, sitting around and even going to work.”
This is another quote from Mr Trump’s long answer to the same question from Hannity.
It’s not completely clear from the grammar, but one explanation of the reference to people “going to work” is that the president was expanding on his earlier point that there could be many mild cases of the virus that have gone unreported.
It seems a stretch to read Mr Trump’s remark as a direct suggestion that people should continue to go to work even if they are ill, as some commentators have.
As so often though, the long, unscripted nature of the president’s answer leaves his meaning open to interpretation.


channel4uk--2020-03-06--Coronavirus: The Politics of Pandemics

Coronavirus: The Politics of Pandemics

This week , we discuss COVID-19 and ask : how it will change our politics .
Gary chats to Matthew @ @ @ @ @ Policy for Number 10 under Tony Blair and now Chief Executive of the Royal Society @ @ @ @ @ Finkelstein , columnist for The Times and a Tory peer .
The full discussion is @ @ @ @ @ podcasts , or watch it in full on YouTube .

This week, we discuss COVID-19 and ask: how it will change our politics.
Gary chats to Matthew Taylor, former Head of Policy for Number 10 under Tony Blair and now Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts, and Danny Finkelstein, columnist for The Times and a Tory peer.
The full discussion is available wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it in full on YouTube.


channel4uk--2020-03-07--‘People in the tents say, ‘we are alone here and no one hears us’’ – Fouad Sayed Issa, Founder of or

‘People in the tents say, ‘we are alone here and no one hears us’’ – Fouad Sayed Issa, Founder of organisation working with refugees in Idlib

Earlier Cathy spoke to Fouad Sayed Issa , founder of Violet – an organisation which works with refugees in Idlib @ @ @ @ @ him what kind of conditions he ’ d witnessed in the camps .

Earlier Cathy spoke to Fouad Sayed Issa, founder of Violet – an organisation which works with refugees in Idlib.
She began by asking him what kind of conditions he’d witnessed in the camps.


channel4uk--2020-03-07--Inside Idlib: Ceasefire in Syria’s rebel held city holds

A ceasefire in Syria ’ s rebel held Idlib province brokered with Russia is continuing to hold – according to @ @ @ @ @ .
The two countries struck the agreeement on Thursday , in an effort to curb @ @ @ @ @ left more than a million people displaced in northwest Syria since December – many of @ @ @ @ @ camps or bombed out buildings .
Paraic O ’ Brien reports .

A ceasefire in Syria’s rebel held Idlib province brokered with Russia is continuing to hold – according to Turkey’s defence minister.
The two countries struck the agreeement on Thursday, in an effort to curb a conflict that’s left more than a million people displaced in northwest Syria since December – many of them now living in overcrowded camps or bombed out buildings. Paraic O’Brien reports.


channel4uk--2020-03-07--Senior members of Saudi royal family arrested

Three senior Saudi Arabian princes have been arrested for reportedly plotting a coup .
They include the king ’ s @ @ @ @ @ prince who ’ ve been accused of treason .
The arrests are seen as the @ @ @ @ @ Salman , the current crown prince , to increase his grip on power and cement @ @ @ @ @ Saudi throne .

Three senior Saudi Arabian princes have been arrested for reportedly plotting a coup.
They include the king’s brother and a former crown prince who’ve been accused of treason.
The arrests are seen as the latest move by Mohammed bin Salman, the current crown prince, to increase his grip on power and cement his own claim to the Saudi throne.
Our foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Rugman reports


channel4uk--2020-03-07--‘We have to be rational and being rational is rightly to be concerned and vigilant’  – Dr Chaand Nag

‘We have to be rational and being rational is rightly to be concerned and vigilant’  – Dr Chaand Nagpaul, Chair of British Medical Association Council

Earlier Cathy spoke to Dr Chaand Nagpaul – who ’ s a GP and chair of the British Medical Association @ @ @ @ @ to Dr Chaand Nagpaul – who ’ s a GP and chair of the British @ @ @ @ @ began by asking him if the UK was still in the containment phase ?

Earlier Cathy spoke to Dr Chaand Nagpaul – who’s a GP and chair of the British Medical Association Council.
Earlier Cathy spoke to Dr Chaand Nagpaul – who’s a GP and chair of the British Medical Association Council.
She began by asking him if the UK was still in the containment phase?


channel4uk--2020-03-07--More than 200 confirmed cases of coronavirus in UK

Thousands of new cases – in Britain and around the world – with a surge in both infections and deaths @ @ @ @ @ The family of the second man to die here have paid tribute to a “ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
Governments are struggling to work out how to control the spread of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ panic buying .
In the United States , officials are deciding where a disease-stricken cruise @ @ @ @

Thousands of new cases – in Britain and around the world – with a surge in both infections and deaths in Italy and Iran.
The family of the second man to die here have paid tribute to a “truly loving and wonderful person”. Governments are struggling to work out how to control the spread of coronavirus, with more evidence of panic buying.
In the United States, officials are deciding where a disease-stricken cruise ship should dock.


channel4uk--2020-03-08--Actress Rosamund Pike on taking on the role of Marie Curie

One of the most influential women in scientific history – Marie Curie is only scientist to have won Nobel Prizes @ @ @ @ @ for her pioneering research into radioactivity .
But despite her remarkable contribution , many people @ @ @ @ @ great deal about her story .
A new film – “ Radioactive ” – sets @ @ @ @ @ Cathy went to meet Rosamund Pike , who plays the leading lady .

One of the most influential women in scientific history – Marie Curie is only scientist to have won Nobel Prizes in two different sciences – for her pioneering research into radioactivity.
But despite her remarkable contribution, many people don’t know a great deal about her story.
A new film – “Radioactive” – sets out to change that.
Cathy went to meet Rosamund Pike, who plays the leading lady.


channel4uk--2020-03-08--Football helping refugees find a home in Britain

They arrived in the UK as children – alone and with no one to care for them – leaving their @ @ @ @ @ search of safety .
But now some councils – in association with top flight clubs @ @ @ @ @ help refugees find a home in Britain , by inviting them to weekly training sessions @ @ @ @ @ come on board – as our sports reporter Jordan Jarett Bryan reports .

They arrived in the UK as children – alone and with no one to care for them – leaving their family and friends behind in search of safety.
But now some councils – in association with top flight clubs – are using football to help refugees find a home in Britain, by inviting them to weekly training sessions.
Even Gary Lineker has come on board – as our sports reporter Jordan Jarett Bryan reports.


channel4uk--2020-03-08--Chancellor says the NHS to get whatever resources it needs to tackle Coronavirus

The impact of the coronavirus will doubtless dominate the Budget – when the new Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers it on @ @ @ @ @ the NHS would get whatever resources it needs .
But the disruption brought by the @ @ @ @ @ economic growth and cut into government tax revenues .
That could make it much tougher @ @ @ @ @ to its own fiscal rules .

The impact of the coronavirus will doubtless dominate the Budget – when the new Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers it on Wednesday.
Today he promised the NHS would get whatever resources it needs. But the disruption brought by the virus looks set to slash economic growth and cut into government tax revenues.
That could make it much tougher for the government to stick to its own fiscal rules.


channel4uk--2020-03-08--Coronavirus lockdown in Italy as 16 million people quarantined

The number of people who have died from coronavirus in Italy has jumped a hundred and thirty three in a @ @ @ @ @ death toll there to 366 .
The World Health Organisation has praised the country for @ @ @ @ @ after millions of people were placed in lockdown .
So will the UK , where @ @ @ @ @ positive , up 67 since yesterday , have to adopt the same sort of measures @ @ @ @ @ control ?

The number of people who have died from coronavirus in Italy has jumped a hundred and thirty three in a single day, taking the death toll there to 366.
The World Health Organisation has praised the country for its ‘genuine sacrifices’ after millions of people were placed in lockdown.
So will the UK, where 273 people have now tested positive, up 67 since yesterday, have to adopt the same sort of measures to bring the disease under control?


channel4uk--2020-03-08--‘There’s a very fine balance between being highly alarmist but also having delayed action’ –  Dr Rif

There ’ s a very fine balance between being highly alarmist but also having delayed action ’ – Dr Rifat @ @ @ @ @ Earlier Cathy spoke to Dr Rifat Atun , Professor of Global Health Systems at Harvard @ @ @ @ @ him whether he thought the UK government should be acting more aggressively in dealing with @ @ @

‘There’s a very fine balance between being highly alarmist but also having delayed action’ – Dr Rifat Atun, Harvard University Professor
Cathy Newman Presenter
Earlier Cathy spoke to Dr Rifat Atun, Professor of Global Health Systems at Harvard University and began by asking him whether he thought the UK government should be acting more aggressively in dealing with the outbreak.


channel4uk--2020-03-08--New cricket scholarship programme to encourage Black Caribbean community back into the game

A new scholarship programme has been launched to encourage young people from Britain ’ s Caribbean community back into the @ @ @ @ @ were just nine black players in the men ’ s county game down from 33 @ @ @ @ @ Indies team was at the height of its success .
Now Surrey Cricket Club says @ @ @ @ @ make a change as our sports reporter , Jordan Jarrett-Bryan has been finding out .

A new scholarship programme has been launched to encourage young people from Britain’s Caribbean community back into the game.
Last year there were just nine black players in the men’s county game down from 33 in 1994 when the West Indies team was at the height of its success.
Now Surrey Cricket Club says its has a responsibility to make a change as our sports reporter, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan has been finding out.


channel4uk--2020-03-09--How older people are dealing with coronavirus threat

Boris Johnson has promised more detailed advice for older people and others who are vulnerable to coronavirus , when the @ @ @ @ @ stage of the plan .
In Wales – where six cases have been confirmed so @ @ @ @ @ said the country remained in the contain phase .

Boris Johnson has promised more detailed advice for older people and others who are vulnerable to coronavirus, when the UK moves onto the next stage of the plan.
In Wales – where six cases have been confirmed so far – the health minister said the country remained in the contain phase.
From Cardiff, our home affairs correspondent Andy Davies reports.


channel4uk--2020-03-09--What happened to one Syrian family in aftermath of airstrike?

The fighting in Syria ’ s Idlib province has halted for now – after last week ’ s ceasefire agreed @ @ @ @ @ But just hours before that truce , at least 16 civilians were killed when a @ @ @ @ @ farm near the town of Maarat Misrin .
Paraic O ’ Brien has been to @ @ @ @ @ family in the aftermath of the attack .
We should warn you – some viewers @ @ @ @ @ .

The fighting in Syria’s Idlib province has halted for now – after last week’s ceasefire agreed by Russia and Turkey. But just hours before that truce, at least 16 civilians were killed when a Russian airstrike hit a poultry farm near the town of Maarat Misrin.
Paraic O’Brien has been to Idlib province and followed one family in the aftermath of the attack. We should warn you – some viewers may find his report distressing.
Camera operator: Fadi el Halabi.


channel4uk--2020-03-09--Alex Salmond sex offences trial starts

Alex Salmond sex offences trial starts

The trial of the former First Minister of Scotland , Alex Salmond , has got underway at the High Court @ @ @ @ @ sexually assaulting ten women while he was in office .
Mr Salmond faces a total @ @ @ @ @ attempted rape and two indecent assaults .
He says he is innocent and has pleaded @ @ @ @ @ .
The first witness – known as Woman H – began giving evidence this afternoon @ @ @ @

The trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, has got underway at the High Court in Edinburgh.
He denies sexually assaulting ten women while he was in office.
Mr Salmond faces a total of 14 charges including one attempted rape and two indecent assaults. He says he is innocent and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The first witness – known as Woman H – began giving evidence this afternoon in the trial.


channel4uk--2020-03-09--‘Viruses are great equalisers, they don’t pay attention to borders’ – former USAID head Gayle Smith

‘ Viruses are great equalisers , they don ’ t pay attention to borders ’ – former USAID head Gayle @ @ @ @ @ Smith , a former head of the American Government development agency , USAID , where @ @ @ @ @ global health threats during President Obama ’ s term in office .
She now leads @ @ @ @ @ disease .
I ’ m also joined from South London by Dr Nathalie McDermott , @ @ @ @ @ from Kings College London

‘Viruses are great equalisers, they don’t pay attention to borders’ – former USAID head Gayle Smith
I speak to Gayle Smith, a former head of the American Government development agency, USAID, where she coordinated the response to global health threats during President Obama’s term in office.
She now leads the One Campaign against preventable disease.
I’m also joined from South London by Dr Nathalie McDermott, a specialist in infectious disease from Kings College London


channel4uk--2020-03-09--British-Iranian prisoner pleads with Johnson to help get him out of jail

Iran ’ s Health Ministry has updated the number of people who ’ ve died there to 237 , but @ @ @ @ @ total may be much higher .
Iran ’ s Health Ministry has updated the number @ @ @ @ @ died there to 237 , but there are fears that the total may be much @ @ @ @ @ this programme the hospitals are struggling and prisoners say they are in grave danger .
@ @ @ @ @ prison , the British-Iranian man Anousheh Ashouri , has begged for help from Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ his wife in London this morning .

Iran’s Health Ministry has updated the number of people who’ve died there to 237 , but there are fears that the total may be much higher.
Iran’s Health Ministry has updated the number of people who’ve died there to 237 , but there are fears that the total may be much higher.
Doctor have told this programme the hospitals are struggling and prisoners say they are in grave danger.
From Tehran’s Evin prison, the British-Iranian man Anousheh Ashouri, has begged for help from Boris Johnson, in a call to his wife in London this morning.
Our international editor Lindsey Hilsum reports.


channel4uk--2020-03-09--Italy facing ‘darkest hour’ during coronavirus lockdown

Italy has almost ten thousand cases , making it the second worst after China Italy has almost ten thousand cases @ @ @ @ @ worst after China – with 463 deaths .
Prime Minister Conti chanelled Churchill today when @ @ @ @ @ facing its darkest hour .

Italy has almost ten thousand cases, making it the second worst after China
Italy has almost ten thousand cases, making it the second worst after China – with 463 deaths. Prime Minister Conti chanelled Churchill today when he said his country was facing its darkest hour.


channel4uk--2020-03-09--Johnson says UK making ‘extensive preparations’ for move to next phase of coronavirus outbreak

Boris Johnson says the UK is making ‘ extensive preparations ’ to move into the delay phase of the plan @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus Boris Johnson says the UK is making ‘ extensive preparations ’ to move into @ @ @ @ @ plan to contain the spread of coronavirus – trying to push the peak number of @ @ @ @ @ when the NHS is better able to cope .
Speaking alongside the Prime Minister , @ @ @ @ @ medical advisor warned that soon , cases of the virus would spread ‘ really quite @ @ @ @ @ point anyone with even a minor fever may have to self isolate afterwards for seven @ @ @ @ @ from the virus was confirmed in the last hour .

Boris Johnson says the UK is making ‘extensive preparations’ to move into the delay phase of the plan to contain the spread of coronavirus
Boris Johnson says the UK is making ‘extensive preparations’ to move into the delay phase of the plan to contain the spread of coronavirus – trying to push the peak number of cases into the summer, when the NHS is better able to cope.
Speaking alongside the Prime Minister, the Government’s chief medical advisor warned that soon, cases of the virus would spread ‘really quite fast’ – at which point anyone with even a minor fever may have to self isolate afterwards for seven days.
A fifth death from the virus was confirmed in the last hour.
Our health and social care correspondent Victoria Macdonald reports.


channel4uk--2020-03-09--Coronavirus: markets ‘pricing in risk that maybe we’re going to get tipped into global recession’ –

Coronavirus: markets ‘pricing in risk that maybe we’re going to get tipped into global recession’ – FT’s Katie Martin

Coronavirus : markets ‘ pricing in risk that maybe we ’ re going to get tipped into global recession ’ @ @ @ @ @ Martin Markets ‘ pricing in risk that maybe we ’ re going to get tipped @ @ @ @

4m
‘Tourists getting in the way of wildfire recovery on Maui,’ says former state representative


channel4uk--2020-03-09--Coronavirus: shares plunge in worst day for markets since financial crisis

It ’ s been the worst single day fall since the 2008 financial crisis – stock markets around the world @ @ @ @ @ screens went so red , all trading in US shares was briefly suspended .
Fear @ @ @ @ @ virus was compounded by plunging oil prices – caused by a row between Russia and @ @ @ @ @ Correspondent Siobhan Kennedy is inside the New York Stock Exchange .

It’s been the worst single day fall since the 2008 financial crisis – stock markets around the world tumbling – at one point screens went so red, all trading in US shares was briefly suspended.
Fear over the spread of corona virus was compounded by plunging oil prices – caused by a row between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Our Washington Correspondent Siobhan Kennedy is inside the New York Stock Exchange.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--Coronavirus: on Wales’ public health frontline

The operation to process calls from worried members of the public and to carry out laboratory testing is being led @ @ @ @ @ The broadcaster Sky has sent home staff at its Cardiff call centre after a worker @ @ @ @ @ virus .
A deep clean of the offices is now said to be underway .
@ @ @ @ @ the number of confirmed cases in Wales remained at six .
The operation to process @ @ @ @ @ the public and to carry out laboratory testing is being led by Public Health Wales @ @ @ @ @ Andy Davies spent the day with their staff .

The broadcaster Sky has sent home staff at its Cardiff call centre after a worker there was diagnosed with coronavirus.
A deep clean of the offices is now said to be underway.
As of this morning, the number of confirmed cases in Wales remained at six.
The operation to process calls from worried members of the public and to carry out laboratory testing is being led by Public Health Wales.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--Trump considers stimulus options to deal with impact of coronavirus

Donald Trump has said that the coronavirus will go away and that everyone should stay calm .
Donald Trump has @ @ @ @ @ go away and that everyone should stay calm .
He made the remarks after a @ @ @ @ @ discussed his stimulus options to deal with the economic impact of Covid-19 .

Donald Trump has said that the coronavirus will go away and that everyone should stay calm.
Donald Trump has said that the coronavirus will go away and that everyone should stay calm.
He made the remarks after a lunch with Republicans where they discussed his stimulus options to deal with the economic impact of Covid-19.
Siobhan Kennedy reports from Washington.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--Airlines struggling as coronavirus depresses demand for travel

Airlines are struggling to cope with mass cancellations as the virus outbreaks lead to plummeting demand for international flights .
@ @ @ @ @ with mass cancellations as the virus outbreaks lead to plummeting demand for international flights .
@ @ @ @ @ cancelled their flights to and from Italy until early April .
Meanwhile , the UK @ @ @ @ @ warning that it is already experiencing a drop-off in bookings as customers stay away from @ @ @ @ @ .
Our Business and Global Trade Correspondent Paul McNamara reports from Leeds .

Airlines are struggling to cope with mass cancellations as the virus outbreaks lead to plummeting demand for international flights.
Airlines are struggling to cope with mass cancellations as the virus outbreaks lead to plummeting demand for international flights.
Ryanair and British Airways have cancelled their flights to and from Italy until early April.
Meanwhile, the UK’s hospitality industry is warning that it is already experiencing a drop-off in bookings as customers stay away from bars, restaurants and hotels.
Our Business and Global Trade Correspondent Paul McNamara reports from Leeds.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--‘Deciding when to put extra measures in place a really difficult decision’ – Dr Rosalind Eggo on cor

Deciding when to put extra measures in place a really difficult decision ’ – Dr Rosalind Eggo on coronavirus Dr @ @ @ @ @ modeller in public health epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and tropical medicine tells @ @ @ @ @ to put extra measures in place a really difficult decision ’

‘Deciding when to put extra measures in place a really difficult decision’ – Dr Rosalind Eggo on coronavirus
Cathy Newman Presenter
Dr Rosalind Eggo an infectious disease modeller in public health epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and tropical medicine tells me that ‘deciding when to put extra measures in place a really difficult decision’


channel4uk--2020-03-10--Coronavirus: UK cases rise to 373 as sixth person dies

A man in his 80s with underlying health issues has become the sixth person in the UK to die after @ @ @ @ @ .
The number of known UK infections is up by 54 on yesterday with the @ @ @ @ @ .
Health officials have warned that the the start of the peak of the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ UK within the next fortnight .
But while other European countries take ever more drastic @ @ @ @ @ of the virus spreading , our officials and the government have defended their decision not @ @ @ @

A man in his 80s with underlying health issues has become the sixth person in the UK to die after testing positive for the virus.
The number of known UK infections is up by 54 on yesterday with the total now standing at 373.
Health officials have warned that the the start of the peak of the coronavirus epidemic is expected in the UK within the next fortnight.
But while other European countries take ever more drastic measures to reduce the risk of the virus spreading, our officials and the government have defended their decision not to follow suit.
Ayshah Tull has the latest.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--‘Before virus crisis started, Chinese government already monitoring every aspect of Uighur life’ – U

Before virus crisis started , Chinese government already monitoring every aspect of Uighur life ’ – Uighur lawyer Nury Turkel @ @ @ @ @ Turkel who is from the Muslim Uighur community , more than a million of whom @ @ @ @ @ camps by the Chinese authorities .

‘Before virus crisis started, Chinese government already monitoring every aspect of Uighur life’ – Uighur lawyer Nury Turkel
Jon spoke to lawyer Nury Turkel who is from the Muslim Uighur community, more than a million of whom are currently being held in camps by the Chinese authorities.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--How should people with existing medical conditions arm themselves against coronavirus?

For most people , trying to avoid Covid-19 means washing hands more often .
But for those living with serious @ @ @ @ @ virus can be a matter of life and death .
Ollie Lewington from Milton Keynes @ @ @ @ @ decided to self-isolate as he has had a double lung transplant .
Keme Nzerem went @ @ @ @ @ keeping his distance .

For most people, trying to avoid Covid-19 means washing hands more often.
But for those living with serious health conditions, avoiding the virus can be a matter of life and death.
Ollie Lewington from Milton Keynes has cystic fibrosis and has decided to self-isolate as he has had a double lung transplant.
Keme Nzerem went to meet him, while keeping his distance.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--The acute impact flooding has on people’s mental health

There ’ s a stark warning tonight – about the scale of the threat we face from flooding in the @ @ @ @ @ toll it could take on mental health .
Research by the University of Hull – @ @ @ @ @ this programme .
It reveals the extent of the psychological harm affecting many who ’ @ @ @ @ @ shows – even years later – the trauma is often still being felt .

There’s a stark warning tonight – about the scale of the threat we face from flooding in the future and about the immense toll it could take on mental health.
Research by the University of Hull – has been shared exclusively with this programme.
It reveals the extent of the psychological harm affecting many who’ve been flooded. And shows – even years later – the trauma is often still being felt.
Clare Fallon reports.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--Salmond accuser ‘too scared’ to ask for help

A woman who has accused Alex Salmond of sexual assaulting her at his official residence has said she was “ @ @ @ @ @ for help .
The woman was giving evidence at the High Court in Edinburgh at @ @ @ @ @ first minister of Scotland .
Mr Salmond is charged with 14 offences against 10 women @ @ @ @ @ allegations .

A woman who has accused Alex Salmond of sexual assaulting her at his official residence has said she was “too scared” to call for help.
The woman was giving evidence at the High Court in Edinburgh at the trial of the former first minister of Scotland.
Mr Salmond is charged with 14 offences against 10 women.
He denies all the allegations.
Ciaran Jenkins was in court.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--PC Andrew Harper dragged along road to his death, trial told

In other news , horrific details of how police constable Andrew Harper was killed last August have been outlined to @ @ @ @ @ .
The 28-year-old Thames Valley policeman was dragged to his death after responding to reports @ @ @ @ @ quad bike .
And a warning – our senior home affairs correspondent Simon Israel ’ @ @ @ @ @ .

In other news, horrific details of how police constable Andrew Harper was killed last August have been outlined to an Old Bailey jury today.
The 28-year-old Thames Valley policeman was dragged to his death after responding to reports of the theft of a quad bike.
And a warning – our senior home affairs correspondent Simon Israel’s report contains distressing details.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--China using app to track quarantined citizens

China opened 14 makeshift hospitals to deal with the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan .
Now , the last of them @ @ @ @ @ , state media reports , that the government ’ s virus control measures are working @ @ @ @ @ President visits Wuhan on a victory tour , our International Editor Lindsey Hilsum takes a @ @ @ @ @ controversial measures China is using to track its quarantined citizens .

China opened 14 makeshift hospitals to deal with the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan.
Now, the last of them has closed which is proof, state media reports, that the government’s virus control measures are working.
As China’s President visits Wuhan on a victory tour, our International Editor Lindsey Hilsum takes a look at one of the controversial measures China is using to track its quarantined citizens.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--‘There have been episodes of what I would describe as discrimination against Italians’ – Italian Amb

There have been episodes of what I would describe as discrimination against Italians ’ – Italian Ambassador to UK Earlier @ @ @ @ @ s Ambassador to the UK , Raffaele Trombetta .
I started by asking him how @ @ @ @ @ at this critical moment…

‘There have been episodes of what I would describe as discrimination against Italians’ – Italian Ambassador to UK
Cathy Newman Presenter
Earlier I spoke to Italy’s Ambassador to the UK, Raffaele Trombetta. I started by asking him how things were in his country at this critical moment…


channel4uk--2020-03-10--Coronavirus ‘worse than bomb’ – senior Italian health official Giacomo Grasselli

I spoke to Professor Giacomo Grasselli a senior Italian government health official who is coordinating the network of intensive care @ @ @ @ @ asked him whether he thought we were doing enough in the UK to tackle the @ @ @ @ @

I spoke to Professor Giacomo Grasselli a senior Italian government health official who is coordinating the network of intensive care units in Lombardy.
I asked him whether he thought we were doing enough in the UK to tackle the spread of the virus:


channel4uk--2020-03-10--Coronavirus: Deaths jump above 600 in Italy – as country struggles with lockdown

It ’ s a lockdown in a European country of a type not seen since times of war .
The @ @ @ @ @ large public gatherings and people can ’ t travel inside the country without an exceptional @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s all happening while the total number of dead there jumped to more @ @ @ @ @ , the Foreign Office has told people not to travel to Italy and anyone who @ @ @ @ @ for 2 weeks .

It’s a lockdown in a European country of a type not seen since times of war. The Italian government has banned all large public gatherings and people can’t travel inside the country without an exceptional reason and a permit.
It’s all happening while the total number of dead there jumped to more than 600 today.
Here, the Foreign Office has told people not to travel to Italy and anyone who returns from there should self-isolate for 2 weeks.
Jane Deith reports.


channel4uk--2020-03-10--How the coronavirus has spread around England

Are Labour right to criticise the government on inflation ?

Who is eligible for the 2023 autumn Covid booster and when will it be available?


channel4uk--2020-03-12--Wales rolls out video consultations to help people self-isolating

In Wales , a further six cases have been confirmed this afternoon – taking the total there to 25 .
@ @ @ @ @ that it has approved a national roll-out of video consultations – to help the most @ @ @ @ @ to receive advice from their GP in their own homes .

In Wales, a further six cases have been confirmed this afternoon – taking the total there to 25. The Welsh government has announced that it has approved a national roll-out of video consultations – to help the most vulnerable people who are self-isolating to receive advice from their GP in their own homes.


channel4uk--2020-03-12--What will happen if UK schools are told to close?

France has announced it will close all its schools and governments across the globe are wrestling with whether to do @ @ @ @ @ the UK ’ s Chief Medical Adviser said we will not follow suit for now @ @ @ @ @ in case that advice does change .

France has announced it will close all its schools and governments across the globe are wrestling with whether to do likewise. But this afternoon the UK’s Chief Medical Adviser said we will not follow suit for now. Schools are waiting anxiously in case that advice does change.


channel4uk--2020-03-12--The reaction to the government’s response so far

There has been a lot of criticism today that the government hasn ’ t gone far enough , quickly enough @ @ @ @ @ the virus .

There has been a lot of criticism today that the government hasn’t gone far enough, quickly enough to halt the spread of the virus.


channel4uk--2020-03-12--Numbers in Britain’s high streets, shops and bars drops dramatically

Yesterday the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a multi-billion pound package of measures aimed at limiting the damage coronavirus is doing @ @ @ @ @ .
But whatever effect that has in the coming weeks and months , data seen @ @ @ @ @ that the number of people visiting Britain ’ s high streets , shops and bars @ @ @ @

Yesterday the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a multi-billion pound package of measures aimed at limiting the damage coronavirus is doing to Britain’s businesses. But whatever effect that has in the coming weeks and months, data seen by Channel 4 News shows that the number of people visiting Britain’s high streets, shops and bars is dropping dramatically.


channel4uk--2020-03-12--FTSE 100 suffers biggest one-day fall since 1987

Stock markets across the world went into meltdown today in the wake of Donald Trump ’ s announcement that travel @ @ @ @ @ European countries is to be suspended .
In the UK , the FTSE 100 index @ @ @ @ @ cent of its value .

Stock markets across the world went into meltdown today in the wake of Donald Trump’s announcement that travel to the US from 26 European countries is to be suspended. In the UK, the FTSE 100 index lost more than 10 per cent of its value.


channel4uk--2020-03-12--Growing number of countries impose travel restrictions and quarantine measures

India has announced a suspension of all entry visas for a month , as well as restricting return travel for @ @ @ @ @ abroad .
The Philippine capital Manila has quarantine measures in place , with travel in @ @ @ @ @ suspended .
In the last 24 hours , Iran has reported over 1,000 new cases @ @ @ @ @ risen to 429 – with every province affected .
Latin America ’ s biggest airline @ @ @ @ @ of its international flights because of falling demand .
Denmark has closed all its schools @ @ @ @ @ , Greece , Lithuania and Slovakia

India has announced a suspension of all entry visas for a month, as well as restricting return travel for its citizens who are currently abroad. The Philippine capital Manila has quarantine measures in place, with travel in and out of the capital suspended. In the last 24 hours, Iran has reported over 1,000 new cases and its death toll has risen to 429 – with every province affected. Latin America’s biggest airline is cutting thirty per cent of its international flights because of falling demand. Denmark has closed all its schools and universities along with Norway, Greece, Lithuania and Slovakia


channel4uk--2020-03-12--Broadway to close until April 13

Broadway to close until April 13

With the announcement that theatres on Broadway will close their doors tonight and the Dow Jones continuing to fall it @ @ @ @ @ s Oval office address last night has not calmed fears in the United States .

Broadway to close until April 13
Siobhan Kennedy Washington Correspondent
With the announcement that theatres on Broadway will close their doors tonight and the Dow Jones continuing to fall it seems that President Trump’s Oval office address last night has not calmed fears in the United States.


channel4uk--2020-03-12--‘We will lose our colleagues, we will be burying our colleagues’ – Jenny Vaughan

Earlier Cathy Newman spoke to Saffron Cordery of NHS Providers and Dr Jenny Vaughan from The Doctors ’ Association .

4m
‘Tourists getting in the way of wildfire recovery on Maui,’ says former state representative


channel4uk--2020-03-12--Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt: ‘I’m surprised we are not moving sooner’

Earlier Jon Snow spoke to the former health secretary Jeremy Hunt , who is now the Chairman of the Health @ @ @ @ @ Snow spoke to the former health secretary Jeremy Hunt , who is now the Chairman @ @ @ @ @ .
He began asking him , in light of the Prime Minister ’ s comments @ @ @ @ @ of loved ones , what sort of numbers could we be facing ?

Earlier Jon Snow spoke to the former health secretary Jeremy Hunt, who is now the Chairman of the Health Select Committee.
Earlier Jon Snow spoke to the former health secretary Jeremy Hunt, who is now the Chairman of the Health Select Committee. He began asking him, in light of the Prime Minister’s comments about families facing the loss of loved ones, what sort of numbers could we be facing?


channel4uk--2020-03-12--Ireland closes schools, colleges and childcare facilities in response to Covid-19

The Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced that schools , colleges and childcare facilities in Ireland will close The @ @ @ @ @ has announced that schools , colleges and childcare facilities in Ireland will close from six @ @ @ @ @ will not reopen until March 29 to help contain the spread of Covid-19 .

The Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced that schools, colleges and childcare facilities in Ireland will close
The Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced that schools, colleges and childcare facilities in Ireland will close from six o’clock tonight and will not reopen until March 29 to help contain the spread of Covid-19.


channel4uk--2020-03-12--Scotland advises ban on gatherings of more than 500 people

Scotland advises ban on gatherings of more than 500 people Scotland ’ s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has gone further @ @ @ @ @ that public gatherings of more than 500 people should be banned from next week .

Scotland advises ban on gatherings of more than 500 people
Ciaran Jenkins Data Correspondent and Presenter
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has gone further than Boris Johnson in saying that public gatherings of more than 500 people should be banned from next week.


channel4uk--2020-03-12--Coronavirus outbreak affects Brexit talks and Labour leadership contest

Political correspondent Liz Bates has just been at the technical briefing in Downing Street .


channel4uk--2020-03-12--UK moves from ‘contain’ to ‘delay’ in coronavirus plan

Boris Johnson has moved the UK to a higher stage of defence against the virus .
He said that if @ @ @ @ @ continuous cough or have a high temperature , you should self-isolate for seven days .
@ @ @ @ @ an explosion in the number of infections so that hospitals are not overwhelmed .

Boris Johnson has moved the UK to a higher stage of defence against the virus. He said that if you have a new and continuous cough or have a high temperature, you should self-isolate for seven days. The aim is to delay an explosion in the number of infections so that hospitals are not overwhelmed.


channel4uk--2020-03-12--FactCheck: why hasn’t Britain closed its schools?

The Republic of Ireland announced today that it will close schools , colleges and other public facilities until March 29 to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus .
Many other countries battling the Covid-19 virus also have shut schools , introduced travel restrictions and more .
The British government has so far decided not to follow suit , although it has warned that it might close schools later as the pandemic progresses .
At a press conference today , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that keeping children at home could do “ more harm than good ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Health looked at the benefits and risks of closing schools in detail in its 2011 flu pandemic preparedness strategy .
The strategy is largely based on evidence which is in the public domain .
This paper modelled the potential effects of school closures on the spread of flu .
The authors say that while historical data suggests closing schools nationwide can reduce the spread of flu “ such closures have severe implications ” .
It ’ s important to understand that when public health experts talk about the economic costs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t just mean that it will cost the government or businesses money .
Keeping children off school across the country will mean that many adults will have to take time off work to look after them .
Mass absences among the workforce could have all kinds of unfortunate knock-on effects for the nation ’ s health .
Dr Thomas House , Reader in Mathematical Statistics at the University of Manchester used the example of factories that produce vital medicines like insulin having to shut down , with devastating consequences for patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine , talked about the possibility of food and fuel shortages .
These are the kind of impacts that the academics take into account when deciding on the overall effectiveness of public health measures .
Many experts agree that the most immediate and obvious consequence of adults taking time off for childcare would be a sharp reduction in the number of doctors and nurses available for work at a time when they are most needed .
This study on school closures published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent of people who work in the “ health and social work ” sector are likely to have children to look after .
Another possible consequence of closing schools is that people might have to rely on grandparents to help with emergency childcare .
It ’ s well-known that Covid-19 appears to pose a greater risk of serious illness for older people , so this could lead to some of the most vulnerable people being exposed to infection .
Several experts make the point that , while there is good evidence for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flu , we don ’ t yet know whether children mixing in schools is one of the drivers of the coronavirus pandemic .
Professor Whitworth said : “ I don ’ t see any convincing evidence that children are driving transmission here.
” Prof Keith Neal , Emeritus Professor of the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases , University of Nottingham , said : “ Children do not seem to get serious illness with Covid-19 and we do not yet know what role they play in significantly spreading the virus.
” Government advisers are clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures that people will actually follow .
At today ’ s press conference , the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said it was impractical to close schools for months to try to separate pupils because “ the chances of keeping children not speaking to each other or playing with each other over 13 to 16 weeks is zero ” .
The chief medical officer , Professor Chris Whitty , talked about the danger of bringing in social distancing measures too early and people becoming “ fatigued ” by them at the peak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , despite best intentions at the beginning , people stop doing what they need to after a while .
Those managing the response to the virus want to avoid a drop in recommended behaviour at the time we need it most .
Professor Jimmy Whitworth said : “ The measures that are introduced are a social contract between the government and the people to control this .
The government can not do this alone .
“ We have to be supportive and we have to agree to it .
If the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not comply.
” There is a spectrum of opinion about the government ’ s approach to the epidemic .
Some epidemiologists have called for bans on large gatherings , more home working and the testing of every possible Covid-19 test – measures the UK government has decided not to take .
Almost every expert agrees that the decision on whether to close schools is a difficult one .
Dr Mike Turner , Director of Science at the Wellcome Trust , said : “ There is an incredibly difficult balancing act going on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous consequences .
Over-reacting is also potentially dangerous , though for different reasons .
“ And the core difficulty is that we are still learning about this virus and what is similar to things we know about other coronaviruses and things that are different .
There is limited evidence that closing schools and postponing sporting fixtures makes much material difference .
Each country is making the best call they can on such issues with limited information and there is no ‘ correct ’ answer here .
”

The Republic of Ireland announced today that it will close schools, colleges and other public facilities until March 29 to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Many other countries battling the Covid-19 virus also have shut schools, introduced travel restrictions and more.
The British government has so far decided not to follow suit, although it has warned that it might close schools later as the pandemic progresses.
At a press conference today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that keeping children at home could do “more harm than good”.
What do the experts say?
The science
The Department of Health looked at the benefits and risks of closing schools in detail in its 2011 flu pandemic preparedness strategy.
The strategy is largely based on evidence which is in the public domain.
This paper modelled the potential effects of school closures on the spread of flu.
The authors say that while historical data suggests closing schools nationwide can reduce the spread of flu “such closures have severe implications”.
More harm than good?
It’s important to understand that when public health experts talk about the economic costs of a measure like closing schools, they don’t just mean that it will cost the government or businesses money.
Keeping children off school across the country will mean that many adults will have to take time off work to look after them.
Mass absences among the workforce could have all kinds of unfortunate knock-on effects for the nation’s health.
Dr Thomas House, Reader in Mathematical Statistics at the University of Manchester used the example of factories that produce vital medicines like insulin having to shut down, with devastating consequences for patients.
Professor Jimmy Whitworth, Professor of International Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, talked about the possibility of food and fuel shortages.
These are the kind of impacts that the academics take into account when deciding on the overall effectiveness of public health measures.
Many experts agree that the most immediate and obvious consequence of adults taking time off for childcare would be a sharp reduction in the number of doctors and nurses available for work at a time when they are most needed.
This study on school closures published in the Lancet found that around 30 per cent of people who work in the “health and social work” sector are likely to have children to look after.
Grandparents
Another possible consequence of closing schools is that people might have to rely on grandparents to help with emergency childcare.
It’s well-known that Covid-19 appears to pose a greater risk of serious illness for older people, so this could lead to some of the most vulnerable people being exposed to infection.
Lack of evidence
Several experts make the point that, while there is good evidence for children helping to spread other illnesses like flu, we don’t yet know whether children mixing in schools is one of the drivers of the coronavirus pandemic.
Professor Whitworth said: “I don’t see any convincing evidence that children are driving transmission here.”
Prof Keith Neal, Emeritus Professor of the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, University of Nottingham, said: “Children do not seem to get serious illness with Covid-19 and we do not yet know what role they play in significantly spreading the virus.”
Will people follow official advice?
Government advisers are clearly mindful of the need to bring in measures that people will actually follow.
At today’s press conference, the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said it was impractical to close schools for months to try to separate pupils because “the chances of keeping children not speaking to each other or playing with each other over 13 to 16 weeks is zero”.
The chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, talked about the danger of bringing in social distancing measures too early and people becoming “fatigued” by them at the peak of the epidemic.
The risk is that, despite best intentions at the beginning, people stop doing what they need to after a while. Those managing the response to the virus want to avoid a drop in recommended behaviour at the time we need it most.
Professor Jimmy Whitworth said: “The measures that are introduced are a social contract between the government and the people to control this. The government cannot do this alone.
“We have to be supportive and we have to agree to it. If the government introduced really draconian things, people would not comply.”
Do experts back the government?
There is a spectrum of opinion about the government’s approach to the epidemic.
Some epidemiologists have called for bans on large gatherings, more home working and the testing of every possible Covid-19 test – measures the UK government has decided not to take.
Almost every expert agrees that the decision on whether to close schools is a difficult one.
Dr Mike Turner, Director of Science at the Wellcome Trust, said: “There is an incredibly difficult balancing act going on. Being too slow to react has potentially dangerous consequences. Over-reacting is also potentially dangerous, though for different reasons.
“And the core difficulty is that we are still learning about this virus and what is similar to things we know about other coronaviruses and things that are different. There is limited evidence that closing schools and postponing sporting fixtures makes much material difference. Each country is making the best call they can on such issues with limited information and there is no ‘correct’ answer here.”


channel4uk--2020-03-13--Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus

In the United States the death toll has reached 41 and the number of people confirmed to have the virus @ @ @ @ @ is the first state to say it will postpone its Democratic Party primary and schools @ @ @ @ @ .
In the last half an hour President Trump has been speaking at a press @ @

In the United States the death toll has reached 41 and the number of people confirmed to have the virus is over 1,700.
Louisiana is the first state to say it will postpone its Democratic Party primary and schools across the country are closing. In the last half an hour President Trump has been speaking at a press conference.


channel4uk--2020-03-13--Coronavirus decimates UK sporting calendar

Britain ’ s sporting calendar has been destroyed by the coronavirus – with the majority of national and international events @ @ @ @ @

Coronavirus decimates UK sporting calendar
Jordan Jarrett-Bryan Sports reporter
Britain’s sporting calendar has been destroyed by the coronavirus – with the majority of national and international events now cancelled or postponed.


channel4uk--2020-03-13--Williamson says keeping schools open best course of action

The Education Secretary has defended the decision to keep the UK ’ s schools and colleges open .
The policy @ @ @ @ @ closures across Europe .
The Education Secretary has defended the decision to keep the UK @ @ @ @ @ open .
The policy is in direct contrast with closures across Europe .
Addressing school @ @ @ @ @ insisted it was the best course of action .
But was the advice enough to @ @ @

The Education Secretary has defended the decision to keep the UK’s schools and colleges open. The policy is in direct contrast with closures across Europe.
The Education Secretary has defended the decision to keep the UK’s schools and colleges open. The policy is in direct contrast with closures across Europe.
Addressing school leaders today, Gavin Williamson insisted it was the best course of action. But was the advice enough to reassure headteachers?


channel4uk--2020-03-13--Iranian authorities to clear streets to deal with coronavirus outbreak

In Iran , the authorities have warned people that they have 24 hours to get off the streets , or @ @ @ @ @ home .
In Iran , the authorities have warned people that they have 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ , or the army will force them home .
Roads , shops and communal areas @ @ @ @ @ the nation ’ s death toll continues to soar , and the Iranian regime finally @ @ @ @ @ seriousness of the outbreak .

In Iran, the authorities have warned people that they have 24 hours to get off the streets, or the army will force them home.
In Iran, the authorities have warned people that they have 24 hours to get off the streets, or the army will force them home.
Roads, shops and communal areas are to be emptied as the nation’s death toll continues to soar, and the Iranian regime finally shows signs of acknowledging the seriousness of the outbreak.


channel4uk--2020-03-13--‘We’re all guinea pigs because it’s a new virus’ – WHO’s Dr Bruce Aylward

I spoke to Dr Bruce Aylward , Assistant Director at the World Health Organisation , and began by asking him @ @ @ @ @ the UK government is holding back from containing the coronavirus , now that Europe is @ @ @ @ @ .

I spoke to Dr Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director at the World Health Organisation, and began by asking him if he was concerned that the UK government is holding back from containing the coronavirus, now that Europe is the epicentre of the outbreak.


channel4uk--2020-03-13--BA boss tells staff to expect redundancies because of coronavirus

Stock markets have rebounded slightly today after London and New York experienced their biggest one-day decline since 1987 yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ today after London and New York experienced their biggest one-day decline since 1987 yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ to ease pressures on businesses but many are still warning of the dire impact of @ @ @

Stock markets have rebounded slightly today after London and New York experienced their biggest one-day decline since 1987 yesterday.
Stock markets have rebounded slightly today after London and New York experienced their biggest one-day decline since 1987 yesterday.
Central banks have announced measures to ease pressures on businesses but many are still warning of the dire impact of the coronavirus.


channel4uk--2020-03-13--WHO says Europe new coronavirus pandemic epicentre as global covid-19 death toll passes 5,000

The head of the World Health Organisation has urged European countries to take more aggressive action against the virus as @ @ @ @ @ new epicentre , as the focus moves away from China .
Just eight new cases @ @ @ @ @ today , suggesting the spread of the virus is slowing down there .
The country @ @ @ @ @ % of the number of cases globally- just under 81,000 people have caught Covid-19 there @ @ @ @ @ died .
In the US the total number of confirmed cases rose to over 1,600 @ @ @ @ @ In Europe , Italian cases rose to more than 17,000 , with 1,266 deaths .
@ @ @ @ @ also been declared in Spain , and leaders across the world have been forced to @ @ @ @ @ public .

The head of the World Health Organisation has urged European countries to take more aggressive action against the virus as he says Europe is the new epicentre, as the focus moves away from China.
Just eight new cases were confirmed by Chinese authorities today, suggesting the spread of the virus is slowing down there.
The country has accounted for around 60% of the number of cases globally- just under 81,000 people have caught Covid-19 there and more than 3,000 have died.
In the US the total number of confirmed cases rose to over 1,600, with 41 deaths.
In Europe, Italian cases rose to more than 17,000, with 1,266 deaths.
Spain confirmed over 4,000 cases, with 120 deaths.
A state of emergency has also been declared in Spain, and leaders across the world have been forced to withdraw from contact with the public.


channel4uk--2020-03-13--Rapid Coronavirus testing kit developed slashing results time for Covid-19 diagnosis

As the WHO urges countries to step up testing their citizens for coronavirus , the UK government appears to be @ @ @ @ @ Yesterday , it said it would only test people in hospital for Covid-19 , rather @ @ @ @ @ at home .
Now we ’ ve been speaking exclusively to a British company which @ @ @ @ @ rapid testing kit .
The company says results can be obtained in around 10 minutes @ @ @ @ @ longer .
They ’ re shipping the kits to pharmacies in the UK next week @ @ @ @ @ them to the wider public .

As the WHO urges countries to step up testing their citizens for coronavirus, the UK government appears to be adopting a different approach.
Yesterday, it said it would only test people in hospital for Covid-19, rather than those with suspected cases at home.
Now we’ve been speaking exclusively to a British company which says it has developed a rapid testing kit.
The company says results can be obtained in around 10 minutes. NHS testing takes much longer. They’re shipping the kits to pharmacies in the UK next week and hope to eventually distribute them to the wider public.


channel4uk--2020-03-13--Dashcam footage of search for PC Andrew Harper shown at his murder trial

Dashcam footage has been played to the jury in the murder trial of police officer Andrew Harper showing the desperate @ @ @ @ @ feet became entangled in a tow rope .
The 28-year-old Thames Valley Police officer was @ @ @ @ @ mile as he answered a call about a vehicle theft in August last year .
@ @ @ @ @ contains distressing details .

Dashcam footage has been played to the jury in the murder trial of police officer Andrew Harper showing the desperate search for him after his feet became entangled in a tow rope.
The 28-year-old Thames Valley Police officer was dragged for more than a mile as he answered a call about a vehicle theft in August last year. A warning: this report contains distressing details.


channel4uk--2020-03-13--Errors and omissions to blame for NI ‘cash for ash’ scandal, says inquiry

It was dubbed the ‘ cash for ash ’ scandal , but today an inquiry into how politicians in charge @ @ @ @ @ in Northern Ireland , that paid out more than it cost to run , found @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead responsibility for the scheme , which potentially cost the taxpayer nearly half a @ @ @ @ @ by a wide range of people and public bodies .

It was dubbed the ‘cash for ash’ scandal, but today an inquiry into how politicians in charge of a green energy scheme in Northern Ireland, that paid out more than it cost to run, found no individuals were to blame.
Instead responsibility for the scheme, which potentially cost the taxpayer nearly half a billion pounds, was shared by a wide range of people and public bodies.


channel4uk--2020-03-13--Fears for homeless during coronavirus outbreak

While coronavirus pushes more and more of us into being cocooned at home , what happens if you have no @ @ @ @ @ Homeless people often have underlying health problems and now shelters are reducing services and food @ @ @ @ @ receiving fewer donations and struggling to deliver supplies as volunteers stay away .

While coronavirus pushes more and more of us into being cocooned at home, what happens if you have no home to retreat to?
Homeless people often have underlying health problems and now shelters are reducing services and food banks say they’re receiving fewer donations and struggling to deliver supplies as volunteers stay away.


channel4uk--2020-03-13--FactCheck: what is herd immunity?

FactCheck: what is herd immunity?

The UK ’ s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has said building up “ herd immunity ” is part of the government ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Communities will become immune to it and that ’ s going to be an important part of controlling this longer term , ” he told the BBC , adding : “ About 60 per cent is the sort of figure you need to get herd immunity.
” The prospect of 60 per cent of the UK population ( about 40 million people ) coming down with Covid-19 has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s what it all means , courtesy of experts contacted via the Science Media Centre .
If enough people become immune to an illness – because they ’ ve already had it or been vaccinated – the disease can ’ t spread anymore , so even people who aren ’ t immune probably won ’ t catch it .
Let ’ s say you come down with a virus .
You ’ re contagious for a few days and you are in contact with a certain number of people .
The virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infect others .
The more people you meet who are resistant to infection , the less likely the illness has to infect someone who is susceptible .
After a while the virus will not be able to infect enough people to sustain itself in a population .
It will stop spreading , and even people who are not resistant will be out of danger – although herd immunity does not give those individuals the same level of protection as a vaccine .
The more infectious an illness , the more people we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highly contagious disease like measles – where the average carrier can expect to infect more than 12 other people – we need more than 90 per cent of the population to be immune to get herd immunity .
Influenza is much less transmissible than measles .
The average infected person only passes it to 1.3 others .
Only around a quarter of the population need to be immune to flu to achieve herd immunity .
The evidence so far suggests coronavirus is in the middle : more transmissible than flu but less than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Covid-19 infects two to three others , although we don ’ t know the exact number .
That ’ s why Sir Patrick Vallance thinks that around 60 per cent of people need to be immune to coronavirus to achieve herd immunity – although other experts put the percentage slightly higher .
Is that as terrifying as it sounds ?
Since we don ’ t have a vaccine against Covid-19 , the scary thought is that there is nothing to stop at least 60 per cent of the population catching the disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might expect to see the benefits of herd immunity kick in , but only after tens of millions of people have been infected .
And if 1 per cent of infected people died , we would be talking about hundreds of thousands of deaths .
But experts say an outcome as dramatic as this is not inevitable in the UK , for several reasons .
We can slow the rate of transmission The government ’ s advice so far – for people to wash their hands thoroughly , and for certain groups of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effect of reducing the number of other people infected by the average coronavirus patient .
Professor Matthew Baylis from the Institute of Infection , Veterinary and Ecological Sciences at the University of Liverpool said : “ By reducing the number of people that one person infects , on average , then we lower the point at which herd immunity kicks in .
If we reduce it to 1.3 , Covid-19 becomes more like flu .
“ Herd immunity kicks in when about one quarter of the population has had the disease and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an epidemiological point of view , the trick is to reduce the number of people we are in contact with ( by staying more at home ) , and reduce the chance of transmission to those we are in contact with ( by frequent hand washing ) so that we can drive down the number of contacts we infect , and herd immunity starts earlier.
” There ’ s a catch , though : “ We will need to sustain this until we have a vaccine : only at that point can we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ herd immunity now achieved by vaccination , not disease.
” We can try to protect the most vulnerable Again , the government has signalled that it will announce new measures to try to protect older people , who may be at the most risk of becoming seriously ill if they catch the coronavirus .
It ’ s theoretically possible that younger and healthier people could provide herd immunity for those elderly people , meaning they would get some protection from the disease without having to catch it .
Professor Peter Openshaw , Professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ Generating herd immunity in the population , and particularly in younger individuals who are less likely to experience serious disease , is one way to stop the disease spreading and provide indirect protection to older , more vulnerable groups.
” Professor Martin Hibberd , Professor of Emerging Infectious Disease , London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine , said : “ In a good scenario , the 70 per cent infected , recovered and immune would be people who were expected to have mild disease and the 30 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be protected by this herd immunity.
” What we don ’ t know The experts stress that there is still a lot of uncertainty about how the coronavirus behaves , meaning there are no guarantees about herd immunity .
We don ’ t know if people who catch the coronavirus will become immune for life afterwards .
It ’ s not clear whether people can become infected again , or whether the disease will behave like flu in the future and mutate into new strains to which people are not immune .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the public on the coronavirus .

The UK’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has said building up “herd immunity” is part of the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Communities will become immune to it and that’s going to be an important part of controlling this longer term,” he told the BBC, adding: “About 60 per cent is the sort of figure you need to get herd immunity.”
The prospect of 60 per cent of the UK population (about 40 million people) coming down with Covid-19 has prompted some scary headlines today.
Here’s what it all means, courtesy of experts contacted via the Science Media Centre.
What is herd immunity?
If enough people become immune to an illness – because they’ve already had it or been vaccinated – the disease can’t spread anymore, so even people who aren’t immune probably won’t catch it.
Let’s say you come down with a virus. You’re contagious for a few days and you are in contact with a certain number of people. The virus has a certain number of chances to infect others.
The more people you meet who are resistant to infection, the less likely the illness has to infect someone who is susceptible.
After a while the virus will not be able to infect enough people to sustain itself in a population.
It will stop spreading, and even people who are not resistant will be out of danger – although herd immunity does not give those individuals the same level of protection as a vaccine.
Why 60 per cent?
The more infectious an illness, the more people we need to achieve herd immunity.
With a highly contagious disease like measles – where the average carrier can expect to infect more than 12 other people – we need more than 90 per cent of the population to be immune to get herd immunity.
Influenza is much less transmissible than measles. The average infected person only passes it to 1.3 others. Only around a quarter of the population need to be immune to flu to achieve herd immunity.
The evidence so far suggests coronavirus is in the middle: more transmissible than flu but less than measles. We think the average person with Covid-19 infects two to three others, although we don’t know the exact number.
That’s why Sir Patrick Vallance thinks that around 60 per cent of people need to be immune to coronavirus to achieve herd immunity – although other experts put the percentage slightly higher.
Is that as terrifying as it sounds?
Since we don’t have a vaccine against Covid-19, the scary thought is that there is nothing to stop at least 60 per cent of the population catching the disease eventually.
At that point, we might expect to see the benefits of herd immunity kick in, but only after tens of millions of people have been infected.
And if 1 per cent of infected people died, we would be talking about hundreds of thousands of deaths.
But experts say an outcome as dramatic as this is not inevitable in the UK, for several reasons.
We can slow the rate of transmission
The government’s advice so far – for people to wash their hands thoroughly, and for certain groups of people to self-isolate – should have the effect of reducing the number of other people infected by the average coronavirus patient.
Professor Matthew Baylis from the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences at the University of Liverpool said: “By reducing the number of people that one person infects, on average, then we lower the point at which herd immunity kicks in. If we reduce it to 1.3, Covid-19 becomes more like flu.
“Herd immunity kicks in when about one quarter of the population has had the disease and is now immune.
“So, from an epidemiological point of view, the trick is to reduce the number of people we are in contact with (by staying more at home), and reduce the chance of transmission to those we are in contact with (by frequent hand washing) so that we can drive down the number of contacts we infect, and herd immunity starts earlier.”
There’s a catch, though: “We will need to sustain this until we have a vaccine: only at that point can we return to normal behaviour patterns, with herd immunity now achieved by vaccination, not disease.”
We can try to protect the most vulnerable
Again, the government has signalled that it will announce new measures to try to protect older people, who may be at the most risk of becoming seriously ill if they catch the coronavirus.
It’s theoretically possible that younger and healthier people could provide herd immunity for those elderly people, meaning they would get some protection from the disease without having to catch it.
Professor Peter Openshaw, Professor of Experimental Medicine at Imperial College London, said: “Generating herd immunity in the population, and particularly in younger individuals who are less likely to experience serious disease, is one way to stop the disease spreading and provide indirect protection to older, more vulnerable groups.”
Professor Martin Hibberd, Professor of Emerging Infectious Disease, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said: “In a good scenario, the 70 per cent infected, recovered and immune would be people who were expected to have mild disease and the 30 per cent who were vulnerable to severe disease would be protected by this herd immunity.”
What we don’t know
The experts stress that there is still a lot of uncertainty about how the coronavirus behaves, meaning there are no guarantees about herd immunity.
We don’t know if people who catch the coronavirus will become immune for life afterwards.
It’s not clear whether people can become infected again, or whether the disease will behave like flu in the future and mutate into new strains to which people are not immune.
See here for the latest NHS advice for the public on the coronavirus.


channel4uk--2020-03-13--Rapid Covid-19 self-testing kit set for UK release

A British company has developed a rapid diagnostic self-testing kit for Covid-19 – Channel 4 News can exclusively reveal .
@ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 will be distributed around the UK from next week – in what is believed @ @ @ @ @ test available in this country .
The kits will be distributed for use by health @ @ @ @ @ in order that pharmacists are able to test their staff .
Channel 4 News was @ @ @ @ @ company prepared the highly sought-after kits – and have been told that they hope to @ @ @ @ @ to the public within three weeks .
The company says results can be obtained in @ @ @ @ @ NHS testing takes four hours .
The new kit works in the same way blood @ @ @ @ @ a pin prick on patients ’ thumbs .
Given the obvious demand , the company @ @ @ @ @ detail their name or the location of where they are based – for the time @ @

A British company has developed a rapid diagnostic self-testing kit for Covid-19 – Channel 4 News can exclusively reveal.
The 10-minute testing kit for Covid-19 will be distributed around the UK from next week – in what is believed to be the first rapid test available in this country.
The kits will be distributed for use by health care professionals next week – in order that pharmacists are able to test their staff.
Channel 4 News was given exclusive access as the company prepared the highly sought-after kits – and have been told that they hope to make the self-testing kits available to the public within three weeks.
The company says results can be obtained in around 10 minutes. Currently NHS testing takes four hours. The new kit works in the same way blood sugar is tested by using a pin prick on patients’ thumbs.
Given the obvious demand, the company have requested we do not detail their name or the location of where they are based – for the time being.