you're watching bbc news, with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. mass burials in new york signal the toll the coronavirus outbreak has taken, even as signs emerge that infections are levelling off. the uk records its highest daily death toll so far. queueing for food in calais with no hope of social distancing. we report on the migrants searching for a better life. and how worshippers around the world have been celebrating good friday amid the coronavirus pandemic.

hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world, we're focusing on all the latest coronavirus nationally and globally. new figures show the united states has suffered its largest one—day death toll, according to numbers byjohns hopkins university, 2108 people have died injust the past university, 2108 people have died in just the past 2a hours. the united states has the highest number of cases in the world, nearly half a million. it has also suffered the second—highest number of deaths, 18,000, it is onlyjust behind out of italy. —— 18,500. and new york state alone now has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than any single country in the world. pictures have now emerged of a mass grave being used in new york city as the death toll there continues to rise. hart island has long been used for people with no next of kin, or by families who can't afford a funeral. here's our north america editorjohn sopel.

it is somehow unimaginable, unbelievable, that in the most famous city of the richest country in the world, they're digging mass graves for those who can't afford a funeral, and for those who died of coronavirus with no next of kin. this is hart island, just off the bronx in new york city. nearly 8000 people have died in this state alone, and they're struggling to deal with all the burials. we are in total control of our destiny here. what we do will affect literally life and death for hundreds of people. and so many new york hospitals have had to bring these refrigerated lorries in to act as makeshift morgues. the whole health care system is creaking. there is an important glimmer of good news, though — and that is the number of people being admitted to hospital is falling sharply. and donald trump, at his briefing today, says he thinks america may be over the worst. the numbers of beds being used, we were just saying,

are substantially reduced. that's usually the sign that it's heading in the downward curve. and he wants to reopen the country for business as soon as possible. i want to get it open as soon as we can, we have to get our country open, jeff. can you say, sir, what metrics you will use to make that decision? the metrics right here, that's my metrics, that's all i can do. on a normal weekend, a tourist venue like the lincoln memorial would be packed with visitors. but america is closed. donald trump hopes to reopen the country on 1 may, but his medical experts are saying be very cautious. the virus kind of decides whether or not it's going to be appropriate to open or not, so even though we're in a holiday season, now is no time to back off. as i say so often, now is the time to actually put your foot on the accelerator, because we're going in the right direction, let's keep in that direction. lord, let us come out with a thriving economy... the president had originally wanted america to reopen

for this weekend, with churches packed. but in the oval office today this was the reality — no crowded pews, just a blessing from a bishop. ..we bless them and america, in jesus' name. and for nearly all other christians, this unique easter will be online, virtual and socially distanced. but one church that will be open is the biggest anglican cathedral in the us — this new york landmark isn't going to be available for worshippers, though. it's being readied as an additional field hospital. jon sopel, bbc news, washington. meanwhile the uk has recorded its highest daily increase in deaths in hospitals due to coronavirus, and friday was the third day in a row in which british health authorities said almost 1000 people died from covid—19. that takes the total number of deaths in the uk to almost 9000. the prime minister boris johnson is out of intensive care and continues to

improve in hospital, where he has thanked the whole clinical team treating him for the care he has received. and he has his thoughts are with all of those who have been effect by this terrible disease. here is our health editor with more, hugh pym. he warned about the lack of protective equipment for nhs staff. soon after that, dr abdull mabud chowdhury contracted coronavirus. he died on wednesday. the warning came in a social media message to the prime minister, saying health workers had to protect themselves and their families. his son spoke to the bbc today. he was a courageous, brave man, and that is something that he's passed on to us. he saw that nhs workers didn't have enough ppe, and he made a call for that, he made an effort for that, and maybe at the time it didn't get the attention it deserved, but now, for sure, we're giving it the attention it deserves, and we are not going to stop. we are getting this everywhere, we are making sure we're heard, that my father's voice is heard,

and that my father's passing is not in vain. problems getting hold of the right masks, gowns and visors have been reported for several weeks. the government said there were enough supplies and distribution would be improved, but still, some feel anxious they can't obtain appropriate personal protective equipment, known as ppe. we're getting a lot of messages from doctors on the front line that the current situation is, in many parts of the country, inadequate. that people are feeling unprotected, that they feel scared when they're at work. they feel unable, in some places, to use the kit that they're able to bring in in from home, because other members of the team haven't got it and that they don't feel confident in what's been provided. staff that one trust say they've had conflicting messages, with guidelines on whether to use an apron 01’ gown changing twice in two hours. a doctor told us: in a statement, the newcastle—upon—tyne hospital's

trust said requirements from public health england had changed numerous times over recent weeks, that current advice was fully in line with those, and staff could be assured there were sufficient supplies of protective equipment. today, the government announced a new plan to boost ppe supplies, including a plea to businesses to produce more. if you've got production facilities and you can meet our published technical specifications, we want to hear from you. so that we can make this kit here in britain that'll keep people safe. there will be a lot of scepticism, won't there, still, about another plan being published 7 what guarantees can you give that people will be made to feel safe with the right equipment? what i'd say is that it is a constant effort to get the ppe to the front line, a huge logistical effort. we acknowledge the challenges, of course we do, we face them every day and we are doing everything in power to get that

ppe to the front line. and there was a sobering assessment of the latest data on the spread of the virus. we are in a dangerous phase still, and i need to reinforce that again to you — that this is not over. scotland's first minister, who toured the new temporary hospitalfor coronavirus patients in glasgow, repeated the guidelines to the public on social distancing. the message remains exactly the same as it has been. people need to stay at home. i know how difficult that is, and i know how difficult that will be, particularly over this easter weekend. 0rdinarily, that is a time to see friends and family, it's a time to get out and about or even take a short break. none of that will be possible this year. today some were enjoying the sunshine, keeping their distance and exercising in line with official advice, but there's still a long bank holiday weekend ahead. hugh pym, bbc news.

the world health organization has warned that lifting restrictions on movement to quickly too start economies could lead to a deadly resurgence of the pandemic. figures collated by johns hopkins university show the total number of confirmed deaths from the pandemic around the world has now passed 100,000. globally there are now almost 1.7 million registered cases of covid—19. let's get of the day's other coronavirus stories. france has recorded almost 1000 coronavirus deaths in the last 2a hours. it brings the total death toll there to more than13,000. the authorities say almost a third of those who died were in nursing homes and care facilities. in italy 570 people have died from covid—19 the last 2a hours, that's a0 fewer than the day before. the number of confirmed cases also slowed from just over 4200 to 3951. italy has been one of the countries hardest hit

by the pandemic with over 80,000 confirmed cases. in ireland leo varadkar has said the current restrictions on movement will remain in place for another three weeks, but says but says it is his "fervent hope" to ease restrictions after that point. worshippers around the world have found ways to celebrate good friday amid the coronavirus pandemic, while some church services have been worshippers around the world have found ways to celebrate while some church services have been broadcast or streamed online. there have also been some unusual methods, as reged ahmad reports. in unprecedented times, needs must. this is a drive—in church service being held in germany. speaking german. strict social distancing means worshippers have to avoid gathering for good friday church services. that hasn't stopped religious leaders from finding alternative options. translation: we read about it and were excited because right

now we can only meet online as a parish on sundays. to be able to get together as brothers and sisters under an open sky is a very good idea. in paris, a more formal affair. this is only the second service to be held at the iconic notre dame cathedral since it was ravaged by fire. speaking in french. just a handful participated, but many more watched on their televisions at home. # ave maria...# these good friday scenes of pope francis lying prostrate are normally witnessed by 10,000 faithful who fill saint peter's basilica. later, pope francis led more services in front of a virtually empty st peter's square. this procession normally takes place at rome's beautifully lit coliseum, and is filled with the sound of singing.

but the coronavirus lockdown has made it a much more muted affair. good friday processions in the christian quarter of jerusalem. a holy place for many, but this too looks different. in normal times pilgrims pack this route. now there are friars with masks, and israeli police trying to enforce social distancing. despite the pandemic, believers are finding a way to celebrate. in spain, a country with one of the highest death tolls, a traditional easter drum concert still took place from the safety of front doors and balconies. banging, sirens wail. thejoyful drumming eerily juxtaposed with the piercing sound of sirens.

the governor of the us state of kansas is suing the legislature to stop them from overturning her order to limit the number of people at religious gatherings. the democratic governor laura kelly ordered that services and funerals should be limited to ten or fewer people because of covid—19. but that was overturned by the republican—led legislative co—ordinating council. melissa brenner is the managing editor at the local tv station, has more. the governor issued a statewide stay—at—home order and there was also a previous executive order limiting gatherings do no more than ten people. but then what happened as we came upon holy week and easter holiday, she wanted to make it clear that for public health reasons she issued a new executive health order and that removed the prior order, which had an exemption for religious services, she issued a new executive orders that the ban on no more than ten people would extend to religious services as well, including church services,

funerals, et cetera. the legislative co—ordinating council is a group of seven members, they are the legislative leaders for the house and senate, they make up this group. 0ur legislature is on a break from that session right now, and when they went on the break they said they wanted the lcc to have a review of the governor's executive orders and revoke them if they so desired. that first statewide stay—at—home order came out, they reviewed it, they let it stand. this new executive order which removed the exemption for religious gatherings came out, the republicans hold the majority, that republican majority, five of them to the two democratic leaders voted to revoke that order. those arguments will be heard by the kansas supreme court tomorrow saturday morning in a video conference session, which is another unique thing. there is a lot going on there, it is a complicated story. tell us about public opinion on this, tell us also about kansas, how religious a state is it?

we are fairly conservative politically when it comes to that, a lot of people practice their faith and a lot of people practice their faith very diligently. what is interesting here though is that a lot of the church services had already moved online, what the governor is challenging specifically with the legal finding is that the lcc maybe doesn't have the authority to act on its own to revoke those executive orders, that perhaps only the full legislative body should do that, so that is the legal argument. public health—wise we have had a lot of local church leaders come out and say, "we're not going to have these gatherings anyway, we have moved our church services to youtube, facebook, some other kind of social media gathering of that respect." so we don't have this wide bush where people say great, we're going to have our sunday gathering, they are still saying they won't have that gathering. when it comes to the science and health aspect, have health officials weighed in on what should happen? dr lee norman, our health and environment secretary said that the need for this game because they had been some larger

church gatherings that took place before these limits were enacted, and there had been some covid—19 cases linked to these church gatherings, in particular there was one in the kansas city area which is the large metropolitan area on the kansas—missouri border, they had a large church conference took place, several covid—19 cases from that, including three cases that resulted in deaths. when can we see oui’ conclusion to all this? the governor wants a decision made on this by easter sunday, that typically is not how quickly the kansas supreme court operates, normally you're waiting several weeks if not months for a decision to be handed down. so we will find out perhaps more tomorrow morning if the court will expedite it that quickly, or if we may not have a ruling this weekend. stay with us on bbc news, plenty more to come including oui’ plenty more to come including our new technology is helping frontline staff find solutions to deal with the coronavirus.

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this is bbc news. the latest headlines: mass burials have begun in new york, signalling the toll the coronavirus outbreak has taken but there are signs emerging that infections are levelling off. the uk has recorded its highest daily death toll — almost 1,000 people died in british hospitals in the past 2a hours. the british red cross says there are thousands of refugees and asylum seekers living in poverty in the uk. and in calais in france, many migrants remain in makeshift camps hoping to cross to the uk. the bbc‘s fergal keane reports on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting those who have fled persecution or poverty. they look like scenes from the world before the coronavirus. but we filmed these crowds nearly three weeks into the french

government's lockdown. no social distance for the migrants of calais. good morning! bonjour. bonjour, salut — coffee! try to wash your hands sometimes! no hot food either — a sandwich given by the state, the sole meal of the day for hundreds. this camp is on the edge of an industrial estate, about a mile from calais. it might as well be on another planet. and how difficult is it for you here? french volunteers help here every day. have some pity, have some... you wouldn't do this to a dog, would you? so you're doing it to human beings who are fleeing the war.

iam ashamed. i can't sleep at night. i'm... i'm sick of it, you see? these are people, and they've suffered. they're not criminals — they're the opposite. they've been raped, they've been assaulted, they've been ra nsomed, they've been tortured. everybody here wants to get to britain. even under lockdown, it seems a better prospect. i'm on a journey through migrant experiences in calais and in london, and for people who are already living on the margins, the arrival of the coronavirus has been nothing short of catastrophic. but suppose they do make it here — migrants will find a n asylu m system already backlogged and struggling with the the impact of the virus. and struggling with the impact of the virus. 0ne undocumented migrant from africa

told us she'd survived on odd jobs and help from friends. we've voiced her words to protect their identity. we've voiced her words to protect her identity. we're desperate, we have no way of paying rent, can't get any where. there are no places offering accommodation, no—one giving you money to buy groceries. foodbanks are closed. in calais now, there are many migrants — a lot of them from africa — who want to get here. what would you say to them? i would tell the migrants in calais not to think it gets easier, not to have that much hope. just because you're not in the camp doesn't mean that you're going to be treated human, or it's just the same circumstances, different setting. even if they can start the asylum process, new arrivals won't get more than about £5.40 a day to buy necessities. is there anything in there that you think they'd like more of that? a few foodbanks still operate. this british red cross centre in north london

opens twice a week for all who are hungry. abdul is an asylum seeker from north africa. i have a daughter and i have a wife, onced worked for restaurant. i'm struggling, that's why i'm coming here, you know? my family doesn't have food at home, that's the thing. this centre is a lifeline for those who are surviving with very few resources. and while this is a charity, the workers here do their level best to make it feel about sharing — living up to the larger rhetoric of unity, of compassion, in these desperate times. the world is consumed with fear of sickness and economic crisis. hard times on the margins getting much harder. fergal keane, bbc news. in the world of football, liverpool great, sir kenny dalglish, has tested positive for coronavirus. in a statement, the former liverpool player and manager's family say the 69 year—old remains asymptomatic.

he was routinely tested for the virus while in hospital where he is being treated for an infection which required intravenous antibiotics. many health workers have voiced concerns about the lack of medical equipment but it is also inspired people to come up with new ideas and solutions. and if the age of coronavirus help can come in all shapes and sizes. this is an isolation capsule, the brainchild of the peruvian air force. the idea is simple, you can transport people within a hospital but you avoid any risk of spreading the virus. translation: patients often have to be moved from one place to another. they may be in intensive care and

they may need some tests such asa they may need some tests such as a scan. that transfer can be donein as a scan. that transfer can be done in this capital. scientists in uruguay have developed a new type of ventilator. those that it is affordable, is it to make an crucially patented free that means any person or company can build one, hopefully easing the strain on the country's health system. translation: we are definitely pleased with our work. it is really fulfilling to have contributed, even in a small way. we hope it will not be needed. if they are, we have made a positive contribution. there are new inventions and also new uses for existing technology. these vending machines popping up on the streets of poland do not sell chocolate or fizzy drink, they provide facemasks, gloves and hand sanitiser is that vital and necessary equipment in the

world under lockdown. here anything glamorous french city of kant, they are using drones to disinfect the streets. any advantages technology can bring is being embraced. the latest headlines: the number of coronavirus steps have reached 100,000. it has crippled economic activities and many governments are facing and many governments are facing a dilemma on when to start easing restrictions. meanwhile healthcare workers at mount sinai hospital, in new york city, have held a vigil for their colleagues who have died from the virus. new york state has almost 160,000 confirmed covid—19 infections, more than europe's worse—hit countries of spain and italy, and over 7800 deaths. that is just about it for us for now. you can find out more about the pandemic on our website.

you can reach me on twitter. now thank you for watching. stay tuned to bbc news. hello there. good friday brought temperatures of 25 degrees in parts of cornwall and in jersey. the warmest day of the year so far. i think saturday will be every bit as warm. high pressure not far away from the british isles, but also areas of low pressure and frontal systems encroaching from the north—west. as these fronts work in, they will be bringing areas of cloud and some splashes of rain. so rather a cloudy start for much of scotland and northern ireland. some showers here and there. we see this band of cloud getting down into northern england through the day. so for parts of scotland, for northern ireland, it should brighten up with some sunshine. for north of scotland likely to see cloud and patchy rain, with a brisk breeze as well. the further south you are across england and wales, long spells of sunshine lifting those temperatures. in one or two places,

up to 25—26 degrees. and with that warmth, i think we will see some quite isolated but potentially heavy downpours and thunderstorms breaking out, as we go through saturday evening, and into the early hours of sunday. another frontal system will bring cloud and patchy rain back in across scotland and northern ireland, on what will be, well, not a particularly cold night. temperatures typically between 6 and 10 degrees. so for easter sunday, its northern and western part of the uk that have the greatest chance of seeing some outbreaks of rain. this frontal system here making quite erratic progress in from the north—west. the further south and east you are across england and wales, still some sunshine. one or two showers again. some warmth to be had here, with temperatures up to around 23 degrees but, with a northerly wind developing across the northern half of the british isles, well, here feeling much, much cooler. and that cooler trend takes us into easter monday. this area of low pressure just slides away southwards. and high pressure builds in from the north. while the wind flow around high

pressure is in a clockwise direction and that will pull this much colder air down across the uk. with that, a fair amount of cloud feeding into northern and eastern parts of scotland, down the eastern side of england. the best of the sunshine where you get some shelter from the winds, towards the south—west of england, wales, perhaps parts of northern ireland as well. but that wind will be noticeable, especially for northern and eastern coasts so that's going to make it feel really chilly. seven degrees at best in newcastle and even for cardiff and plymouth, the top temperatures of just 13 degrees.

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the headlines: new york starts to bury some of the deadin new york starts to bury some of the dead in mass graves. the city tries to deal with a rapidly growing number of deceased. the state now has more coronavirus cases than any single country. the latest figures recorded over 7000 people have died from the virus. uk records its highest daily death toll so far, almost a thousand more people have died. it comes as a british government has asked the to stay home amid fears the easter weekend, combined with warm weather, will see some people ignore the stay—at—home policy. and many charities have had to stop their work and reduce support for large numbers of vulnerable people. the british red cross says there are thousands of refugees and asylum seekers living in poverty in the uk, in calais in france, any migrants remain in makeshift camps hoping to cross into the united kingdom.

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