more criticism of bertens government. it now accounts for a quarter of all coronavirus deaths.tates and cities in brazil move towards stricter lockdowns against the will of president bolsonaro. news, 34 dead in afghanistan, including two newborn babies and their mothers, after attackers target a maternity hospital and a funeral. hello. welcome to the program. our top story, a leading member of the u.s. coronavirus task force has warned congress of serious consequences if states rush to ease restrictions. the death toll standing at 82,000. the focus has shifted to lifting the lockdown to get the economy going again. testifying to senators top infectious disease expert, anthony fauci, said opening up too soon could result in a new wave of outbreaks. an investigation is underway after a fire killed four coronavirus patients. in france, some younger people are starting to go back to school despite resistance for many parents and teachers. this on the day the countries death toll overtook spain. in brazil, polls suggest people are behind stricter lockdowns ordered by state governors