sort of long-term effects of this sort of long—term effects of covid—19. explain to us anna, what they mean by this long covid—19. long coated is in certain cases people have long term symptoms. extremely serious —— covid—19. extremely serious —— covid—19. extremely serious —— covid—19. extremely serious in some cases. very comparable to other conditions such as me, where people have extreme fatigue, some can barely move, can barely perform ordinary functions. enter when the mto grade at manchester has been very vocal about raising awareness of this. because one of the problems is, even gps are not treating this as a real symptom of over 19. a real aftereffect. what's really interesting here this is the first time we've had a numerical care, a study saying this is how many cases

we may have. obviously, half a million is a very large number that needs to be addressed. also, the paper picks up on what it describes as the pressure, the people who have these kind of symptoms. the pressure that they feel under to go back to work, the whole impetus to get the nation back working. and even though people aren't feeling 100%. two things there, there is the sort of lingering, physical symptoms which in some cases is very serious. i had what i think was coronavirus right at the start of the lot down. and even though i was bedbound i was also quarantine it took me a good six to eight weeks before i could i’ui'i six to eight weeks before i could run again or cycle without being out of breath and having a sore chest. i regard myself as getting off lightly. there are people that are suffering from fatigue, psychosis, and a whole range of nervous system issues which are going on and on and oi'i. issues which are going on and on and on. because this is a new disease and it isn't necessarily,

gps are necessarily recognising the symptoms or scientists community is not recognising the symptoms yet. in this formal way that they would do with any other new illness. of course we're learning more about it every day. people will feel potentially that they don't have quite the excuse they need to stay off. it's notjustified. the second pa rt of off. it's notjustified. the second part of that of course is the governmentjust part of that of course is the government just changed its advice from working at home to encouraging people to go back to work if they can. and if their workplace is safe. so farwe'd seen can. and if their workplace is safe. so far we'd seen a few number of office blocks going back. city centres continue to be empty. obviously it's august and lots of people are on holiday but a lot of people are on holiday but a lot of people are on holiday but a lot of people are feeling that they don't necessarily feel safe not just going to the office of public transport. if you add to that feeling unwell and these lingering effects of coronavirus the last thing you want to do is to potentially other infect other people because you may feel potentially infectious even though you're over the worst bit of the disease but also, we still don't

know whether that grants immunity. and whether you may be at risk yourself getting on a train or sitting next to colleagues in an office. it's a really difficult call for people whether they go back or continue to stay at home. it certainly is. i do want to make sure that you are okay. but it's good to see you looking much, much better 110w. see you looking much, much better now. were going to cut the review a little bit shorter because of course, donald trump is now speaking. we are going to cross over to the white house to listen into what president trump is saying at his news conference. demands aside, we would reach an agreement very quickly. it would have been duly not happen very quickly for top in the meantime my administration is exploring executive actions to provide protections against eviction. eviction is a big problem, very unfair to eviction. eviction is a big problem, very unfairtoa eviction. eviction is a big problem, very unfair to a lot of people. wasn't their fault that this virus came from a far—away land. as well as additional relief to those who are unemployed as a result of the

virus. very importantly, i'm also looking at a term limited suspension of the payroll tax. something that isa of the payroll tax. something that is a great support from many, many sides. especially some of our top economists and some people that we have great respect for. so we aren't looking at a suspension of the payroll tax. the democrats are primarily interested in a 1 trillion dollar bailout of the poorly run states. we have some states and cities you know mall. we don't have to go through name. but they've been very poorly run over the years looked up and we can't go along with the bailout money. especially since it's not covid—19 related. earlier today i met with a great governor. arizona governor has really done a fantasticjob. arizona governor has really done a fantastic job. beyond even arizona governor has really done a fantasticjob. beyond even the covid—19 situation what you've been reading about as it pertains to

arizona. a state that is a model for applying a science —based approach toa applying a science —based approach to a decrease delete that decreasing cases without implementing a punishing lockdown. arizona's record in reducing the spread of the virus while maintaining hospital capacity and allowing society to continue functioning and functioning very nicely, very successfully. it's an example that shows how our path forward can work in other states. arizona has a record and a record really to be proud of its to reduce that number of daily new cases over 7596. that number of daily new cases over 75%. cut the positivity rate in half and reduced er visits by two thirds of all the while keeping the economy functioning and functioning really well. when cases surgeonjune the vice president and doctor

burke visited arizona to consult with governor ducey, they had long consultations with the governor and the staff. and the vice president has been in constant contact ever sense. my administrations also collaborating with the state and local officials across the south and midwest to provide similar guidance. we had a great relationship with the representatives in arizona. it's been such a successful endeavor. the federal government has applied or delivered more than 500 million pieces of personal protective equipment to arizona along with nearly 70,000 files of remdesivir. we've provided over 18 billion dollars in economic support to arizona including more than $8.6 billion to support over 80,000 small businesses. so we really have been helping arizona. it's

gotten tremendous results. our goal is to protect the most vulnerable, increased recovery rates, you know that. something so important. and prevent hospital overcrowding all the while avoiding the kind of stringent lockdowns that would inflict substantial suffering in the face. and this phase of the battle, we have the tools, resources and knowledge to implement a targeted approach. as we raced to deliver a vaccine and we are really working very ha rd vaccine and we are really working very hard on the vaccine and where, they are doing a fantasticjob. i've been meeting with officials of some of the greatest companies in the world. meeting with scientists and their getting very close, if not they are, they're getting very close with top they are testing. any proper analysis of effective control measures must take into can account the short—term and long—term public health arms including death caused bya

health arms including death caused by a far—reaching shutdown. when you shut down you have many, many things that happen from suicides to depression to drinking, alcohol problems to drug problems. two problems to drug problems. two problems with marriages. problems with marriages. you have people confine to the house, their apartment for a long parenting time because a lot of problems with that also. instead arizona has adopted the following measures. the governor advised residents to aggressively social distance when possible and maintain strict hygiene. the state encourage mask use in crowded public places especially when social distancing is not possible. the governor also exercises discretion to restrict capacity at indoor locations to limit the possibility of super spreading. a big thing. my administration surge treatments. we got them a lot of treatments. and

therapies to the state including nearly 70,000 vials of remdesivir. enough to treat over 11,000 patients. it's been very successful, imight add. patients. it's been very successful, i might add. my administration also delivered ppe and point of care testing to over 100 arizona nursing homes. in total the federal government has provided massive amounts of mask and equipments and gown and you know, some of those numbers. but arizona was a very big beneficiary. and they very much received, very much really appreciated. more than 1000 national guard and medical personnel have also been deployed in arizona. and they really helped. they've been terrific and i want to thank them. they have been brave and brilliant, a combination of both. we also supported our tribal communities. the tribal communities were hit very, very hard. governor ducey and i personally does delivered rapid testing systems to the

navajo nation. which has been really, really originally bad shape and are getting better and very very quickly. the navajo nation now has one of the highest levels of testing per capita anywhere in the world. really worked very hard on the tribal areas. and in this case the navajo nation. they've done incredibly well. overall arizona has conducted over 1.1 million tests. more than the entire nations of japan, mexico and switzerland. arizona's per capita testing is higher than germany, south korea, france and canada. and tribal governments in arizona have received nearly $1.3 billion for the coronavirus relief on. meanwhile, outdoor dining limited, indoor dining and most of the other businesses in arizona have remained open and very vibrant. they're doing incredibly well. this is an approach and it's an approach that's been incredibly successful. arizona has

been able to protect high—risk populations and quickly bring its outbreak under control without. .. so we are watching a live press briefing from the president who is speaking from the white house. his focus today is on arizona and he was talking about of course, remdesivir, the experimental antiviral drug and the experimental antiviral drug and the number of vials being bought. of course we will continue to monitor what he is saying and if there's anything of importance and of course we will bring that to you. you are watching bbc news. hello. while some parts of the uk had some pleasant and drive rather windy. others have been very wet particular parts of scotland for top not just scotland other spots particular parts of scotland for top notjust scotland other spots had heavy downpours during wednesday. but it is looking for thursday drier and warmer. high pressure building in the you further come around to a

suddenly. that is going to lift temperatures again. particularly into england and wales on friday. they'll be another surge of heat. temperatures in the 30s for some as we will see in a moment. temperatures as we start thursday we re temperatures as we start thursday were held up overnight across a large part of england and wales. it rather muggy start. could be a few mist and fog patches around. think of cloud into parts of southern england could be a bit drizzly pushing into parts of wales in the midlands during the day. could stay misty along some spots along the english channel coast. elsewhere across the uk it's a mix of cloud. occasional sunny skies. it'll be dry, best of the sunny skies and scotla nd dry, best of the sunny skies and scotland towards the north. it is warmer and temperatures peak in the upper 20s. the warmest part of the east and southeast of england just a gentle, southerly breeze. thursday night into friday morning keep a better crowd keeps him clear spells clearing up —— cloud. more in english and wales in friday

morning. another rather warm and muggy night. another rather warm and muggy night. a warm at night in scotland and northern ireland for the boat by friday morning as the weather front close to northern island and for here and eastwards across scotland there will be some shower re—rain moving on. a few late showers and thunderstorms can't be ruled out in england and wales. the main story here will be the sunshine and the heat again. upper 20s, here will be the sunshine and the heat again. upper20s, low here will be the sunshine and the heat again. upper 20s, low 30s and the hardest parts of the east and southeast of england. mid—305, 35 maybe 36 celsius around the london area. temperatures nowhere near that high and scotland and northern ireland will stop you have the cloud and a chance of rain during the day. high pressure building back in for the weekend. that does mean a lot of dry weather. a tickly on salary, by sunday there's an increasing chance of some thunderstorms around. particularly into parts of england and wales was on a wet friday is going to be so very hot it will slowly cool a touch into the weekend but more

noticeably elsewhere.

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