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http://youtu.be/dgvJtkxKPT4 The UK government is facing political pressure over shortages of protective clothing and other protective equipment for frontline health and care workers. Ministers have denied claims that they had refused to take part in an EU scheme to secure supplies of the equipment, for political reasons. Ministers are also facing difficult questions over the number of tests being carried out on people for coronavirus. Its target of 100,000 tests a day by the end of April is widely regarded as unrealistic, with current testing levels a fraction of that figure. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg and Health Editor Hugh Pym. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/0H2Kx9fWddo President Trump has announced he wants a temporary ban on all immigration into the United States during the coronavirus pandemic, to protect American jobs. He is planning to sign an executive order but it is likely to face legal challenges. In the UK, family lawyers are warning that some separated parents are exploiting the lockdown, to prevent partners seeing their children. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Nick Bryant in New York and Frankie McCamley in London. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/_qhw75w4pK8 Any return to normality in the short term is a “wholly unrealistic expectation”. That’s the warning from the UK government’s chief medical adviser. Professor Chris Whitty said the policy of social distancing will be needed until at least the end of the year. He said the chance of a vaccine or other effective treatments for coronavirus being ready before then was “incredibly small”. Meanwhile there’s growing concern about the impact of the virus on care homes. Officials fear that 2,000 residents could have died died in England alone. In Scotland a third of people who have died after contracting the virus were in care homes. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Science Editor David Shukman, Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg and Social Aff...

http://youtu.be/f5htX7WQ9oQ Can hay fever give you a cough? Do you get a temperature with hay fever? How do I know if I have coronavirus or hay fever? The Royal College of General Practitioners is warning people not to mix up the symptoms of coronavirus with hay fever. It says it's concerned people may leave their houses thinking they've just got the seasonal illness, when actually they have contracted a deadly virus and should stay at home. Here, BBC health correspondent Laura Foster explains how you can tell the difference. Video by Terry Saunders, Tobias Chapple and Laura Foster. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/j11HBSNHy7E Public Health England is to begin recording coronavirus cases and deaths by ethnicity. It comes after research suggests people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill with Covid-19. Meanwhile Russia is seeing a surge in coronavirus cases, with President Putin issuing a new warning that it poses a high risk to his country. Kate Silverton presents BBC News reports from Community Affairs Correspondent Rianna Croxford and Moscow Correspondent Steve Rosenberg. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/5RE0QPlDpzg The British government has accepted there’s a shortage of protective clothing for frontline health workers. Unions and professional bodies have warned that NHS staff may refuse to work if there is not enough protective equipment to ensure their safety. A large consignment of protective equipment including 400,000 gowns is due to arrive from Turkey on Sunday. Meanwhile there’s more evidence of the problems care homes are facing — with care organisations warning that far more residents may be dying than previously thought. Kate Silverton presents BBC News at Ten reports from Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes and Social Affairs Correspondent Alison Holt. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/zZ4BUc_64vs Stolen face masks, an effective cure, and biological weaponry - Reality Check’s Chris Morris takes a look at some of the false coronavirus claims made by leading politicians around the world. Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/_4cXJKUunKk The latest official statistics on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK show a sharp rise in weekly deaths. There were around 6,000 more deaths than expected in the week ending 3rd April. There is particular concern about the situation in care homes and in the community. Some of the extra deaths do not appear to be related to coronavirus, with warnings that people may be avoiding going to hospital for other life-threatening conditions. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Health Editor Hugh Pym and from Alex Forsyth. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/-NWKv2gLx_w There's a new warning that the coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating impact on the UK's economy. The Office for Budgetary Responsibility, the government's independent economic watchdog, says that if the lockdown lasts for 3 months the economy could shrink by 35% and unemployment could rise to 10% meaning two million people would be out of work. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he was "deeply troubled" by the figures. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg and Economics Editor Faisal Islam. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/78STut8itus The government has promised more testing for coronavirus in care homes in England after serious concerns about the number of deaths of residents. Ministers have promised testing for both residents and staff and for anyone being discharged from hospital to a care home. But there are questions about how realistic the proposals are, given the slow progress towards meeting the target of 100,000 coronavirus tests each day in the NHS. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Health Editor Hugh Pym and Social Affairs Correspondent Alison Holt. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/5A7gO1jblek A pregnant NHS nurse is one of the latest victims of the pandemic. Mary Agyapong worked at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. Colleagues said she was “highly valued and loved” and had "devoted her life to the NHS". Her child was delivered successfully and is doing well. Thousands of additional breathing aids are now being produced for critically ill coronavirus patients, in a partnership between medical staff, universities and industry. The CPAP device is being made by Mercedes Formula One in partnership with engineers at University College London Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports by Andy Moore, Health Editor Hugh Pym and Medical Correspondent Fergus Walsh. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/K_L-BQSm3Nk Feeling confused about whether you should wear a face mask to protect yourself and others from coronavirus? The World Health Organization clearly states that medical masks should be for healthcare workers, not for the general public. But some countries don't agree, with several governments telling people they need to wear masks whenever they go out. Some are advising people to make their own. The BBC's Laura Foster looks at the science. Video by Tobias Chapple, Laura Foster, and Terry Saunders. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/6P7zkVLbxWc Intensive care units (ICUs) are specialist wards within a hospital that look after people who are very ill. They're equipped with a lot of highly technical monitoring equipment and staff who've been specially trained. Coronavirus patients have problems with their lungs and so are usually admitted to ICUs so they can get help breathing. As Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to be treated for coronavirus in an ICU, BBC health correspondent Laura Foster explains how they work. Video by Tobias Chapple, Terry Saunders and Laura Foster. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/6MBVHWFpiEo BBC's Outside source speaks to Psychology Professor Mark Blagrove about people experiencing more vivid dreams during lockdown Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCOS #BBCOutsideSource

http://youtu.be/IeHe8H8RUWE Patients with mild coronavirus symptoms - such as a new continuous cough or a high temperature above 37.8C - should self-isolate at home for at least seven days, according to the latest advice issued by Public Health England. If symptoms worsen or don't go away after a week, then people should contact their local health service - in the UK, that's the NHS 111 coronavirus service. So how should you look after someone in your home who gets coronavirus? The BBC's Laura Foster explains measures you should take when caring for someone who has it. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/jW1n-rq5GBk People who are showing particular symptoms are being told to self-isolate in order to stop the coronavirus from spreading further. In the UK, if you have a fever or a persistent cough, you should stay at home for seven days. The people you live with should stay at home for 14 days, and have food and medicine delivered. The BBC's health and science reporter, Laura Foster explains. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/alo1kLQXaf4 Lemon juice, mosquito bites and blood donations? Reality Check's Chris Morris tackles more myths about coronavirus that are being shared online. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/wPM58DQH0gQ The UK government is advising people stay home and only go out if they need to fetch food or medicine, to go to work if it's essential or to exercise. Even when you leave your home, you need to practise social distancing and keep at least two metres away from other people to protect yourself from catching coronavirus. But it can be hard to know exactly what that looks like. The BBC's health correspondent Laura Foster helps explain the best ways to keep safe and keep the correct distance away from other people. Video by: Laura Foster, Tobias Chapple, Terry Saunders and Alex Dackevych. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/pXopk-mrLH8 Governments around the world are encouraging people to stay at home to protect health services and save lives. Among the new measures being brought in the UK, people can only leave their homes to buy food, medicine and to exercise. They're allowed to travel, but only to and from work if they cannot do their jobs from home. Staying at home to keep people safe can be a difficult concept to grasp, especially when you are feeling fit and healthy yourself. BBC health reporter Laura Foster looks at the statistics which show just how much of a difference it can make when it comes to taking pressure off health services and saving lives. Edit by Tobias Chapple Graphics by Terry Saunders Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/bYQjssb7xdk Governments around the world are advising people to socially distance themselves in order to reduce pressures on health services and stop the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). This is even more important now UK schools have been closed to most children. But what exactly is the advice on social distancing - and who should be doing it the most? And how exactly does it stop the spread of coronavirus? The BBC's health reporter, Laura Foster explains. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/2F3KHb_1bkw Holding your breath and drinking cow urine? Reality Check's Chris Morris busts more health myths about Covid-19 being shared online. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/XwPVqXrJitI While you may want to clean your smartphone, some substances can damage the device. Dr Lena Ciric, a microbiologist from University College London, says you can effectively clean your phone using just household soap and water. Video journalist: Chris Fox Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/2sxI7s8p99o Several medical officials across the world have warned people to avoid touching their face as a key way to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Often when issuing the warning, they've gone on to - you guessed it - put their hands on their face. But why do we touch our faces in the first place? And is it that easy to just stop doing it all of a sudden? We spoke to psychologist Natasha Tiwari. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/21MIvkk7Imc People should be washing their hands for 20 seconds to protect themselves from the virus known as Covid-19. That's according to Public Health England. The UK government is still working to contain the outbreak but the prime minister has warned that it's "highly likely" the UK will see further infection. The BBC's online health editor, Michelle Roberts, and BBC digital health reporter, Laura Foster, examine the advice the NHS is giving when it comes to protecting yourself from the virus. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/xqK4NfOOF9A Stories have been circulating online suggesting it's dangerous to take ibuprofen if you have coronavirus. Alongside genuine medical advice, false messages have been spreading, distorting the facts. Speaking to the BBC's outside source , medical professional said that ibuprofen is not recommended for managing coronavirus symptoms. Those already taking ibuprofen for other conditions should not stop without consulting a doctor, though. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCOS #BBCOutsideSource

http://youtu.be/ArFQdvF8vDE What actually is the coronavirus? How might it affect you? What can you do to prevent it? The BBC's Laura Foster explains everything you need to know – in just one minute. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/A2kiXc5XEdU People who are showing particular symptoms are being told to self-isolate in order to stop the coronavirus from spreading further. In the UK, if you have a fever or a persistent cough, you should stay at home for seven days. The people you live with should stay at home for 14 days, and have food and medicine delivered. But how do you know if you’re just ill, feeling a bit ropey or if you have the symptoms of coronavirus? What do the symptoms of coronavirus feel like? BBC News’ Health and Science Reporter, Laura Foster, takes a look. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/qNkjJHliMZo As coronavirus continues to spread around the world, face masks are in high demand as people look for ways to protect themselves. But do they really protect most people from contracting the virus? Dr Shunmay Yeung from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine explains. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog