the italian prime minister, giuseppe conte, has admitted that his country is taking a ‘calculated risk back lockdown measures from next week. and in spain — a further 87 deaths have been reported in the past last — that's the first time that number has been below 100 since the lockdown began there. we'll have more on all those latest development in a moment but first this report from our political correspondent jessica parker on the political row in england over the planned re—opening of schools. back to school in denmark looks like this. lots of hand and small groups kept apart, being taught by one it isa kept apart, being taught by one it is a government model follows closely but is a staggered return for primary schools in england safe? the truth is that you can't guarantee that the teachers won't catch covid—19, that is the truth. none of us can guarantee that any of us none of us can guarantee that any of us will be entirely free unless perpetually imprisoned in their own homes, so we have to make sure that people are as safe as possible and in any widespread understanding of the

the italian prime minister giuseppe conte says his country is taking a calculated risk by rolling backn measures from next week. the country's daily death toll from covid—i9 has now fallen to its lowest since march 9. mr conte admits there could be another rise, but says the country cannot afford to wait any longer. freya cole reports. italy's wait is almost over. from monday, day—to—day liberties will slowly resume and byjune 3, there will be even greater freedoms, like domestic and international travel. but the process comes with a warning. translation: we are facing a calculated risk. to put it frankly, we know the contagion curve may rise again. preparations are taking place across the entire country to get ready for this new phase of life. beauty salons and shops can resume trade on monday. gyms and swimming pools will open on may 25. cinemas and theatres will follow in mid—june. but measures must be taken to make sure people are kept as safe as possible. translation: we must accept the risk, otherwise we will never be able to start again. we should wait until a vaccine is discove

the italian prime minister, giuseppe conte, has admitted that his country is taking a "calculated risklling back lockdown measures from next week. and in spain, a further 87 deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours. that's the first time that number has been below 100 since the lockdown began there. we'll have more on all those latest development in a moment. but first this report from our political correspondent, vicki young, on the political row in england over the planned reopening of schools. could this be what primary schools in england look like in a fortnight? in denmark, pupils are put into small groups with one teacher and kept apart. it is a model the government is suggesting here, but many teachers and parents want to know whether it is safe. none of us, none of us can guarantee that anyone will be entirely free unless effectively they're perpetually imprisoned in their own home. therefore what we need to do is make sure that people are as safe as possible and, in any widespread understanding of the word, schooling for a limited number of children with social distancin

the italian prime minister, giuseppe conte, has admitted that his country is taking a "calculated riskrolling back lockdown measures from next week. and, in spain, a further 87 deaths have been reported in the past day — that's the first time that number has been below 100 since the lockdown began there. we'll have more on all those latest development in a moment. but first, this report from our political correspondent, vicki young, on the political row in england over the planned reopening of schools. could this be what primary schools in england look like in a fortnight? in denmark, pupils are put into small groups with one teacher and kept apart. it is a model the government is suggesting here but many teachers and parents want to know whether it is safe. none of us, none of us can guarantee that anyone will be entirely free unless effectively they're perpetually imprisoned in their own home. therefore what we need to do is make sure that people are as safe as possible and in any widespread understanding of the word, schooling for a limited number of children with social distancing

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and the italian prime minister, giuseppe conte, has admitted that his country is taking a "calculatedisk" by rolling back lockdown measures from next week. we'll have more on all the latest developments in a moment. but first let's hear what michael gove said about schools in england on the bbc‘s andrew marr show. the only way ever to ensure that you never catch coronavirus is to stay at home, completely. there is always, always, always, in any loosening of these restrictions, the risk of people catching the coronavirus. ..guarantee their safety and it sounds like from what you're saying that you can't really. a personal risk? the key thing is that we can make these workplaces are safe. you can never eliminate risk. our political correspondentjess parker explained why the return of children to schools in england is becoming a political row. the plan is at the moment for schools to reopen, of course some have stayed open for the families of key workers, but to reopen on a wider basis for reception, year one and year six, a staggered return for primary schools, no return for secondary s

the italian prime minister, giuseppe conte, has admitted that his country is taking a "calculated riskling back lockdown measures from next week. and in spain, 87 further deaths have been reported in the past 2a hours — the first time that number has been below 100 since the lockdown began there. we'll have more on all the latest developments in a moment. but first this report from our policical correspondent jessica parker on the political row in england over the planned reopening of schools. back to school in denmark looks like this, hand washing and then cut into small groups. but our primary schools in england safe? and on the line the truth is you can't absolutely guarantee that children won't catch coronavirus, and yet you need the skills to reopen. that is the truth. none of us can guarantee that anyone will be entirely free u nless that anyone will be entirely free unless they are effectively perpetually present in their own home, and therefore what we need to do is make sure people are as safe as possible and in any widespread understanding of the word, schooling for a limited

the italian prime minister, giuseppe conte, has admitted that his country is taking a ‘calculated risk back lockdown measures from next week. brazil now has the fourth highest number of confirmed coi’ohovii’us cases — behind the us, russia and the uk. it registered 881 new deaths on tuesday, the health ministry said. the total death toll now stands at 12,400. and religious services are taking place once again in parts of australia, but only ten people are allowed to attend at any one time. some churches and synagogues have decided not to reopen. applause. it is not often a 14—year—old gets this kind of sustained applause but isaac tayel really deserves it. he survived covid—i9, after a month of treatment in three different hospitals. at one point he was so ill, he had to be covered in a cooling mat after his temperature shot up to 42 and, as part of a trial, he was treated with a drug designed to combat ebola. his ii—year—old brother, jacob, also came down with the virus, but both are now back at home in ipswich, with mum, dianne. i am really, really thankfulfor all the work that they

and the italian prime minister, giuseppe conte, has admitted that his country is taking a "calculatedisk" by rolling back lockdown measures from next week. more on all those stories shortly. first let's get more on the dispute in england over whether it's safe for children to return to schools as part of the easing of the country's lockdown measures. speaking to the bbc‘s andrew marr, the senior cabinet minister michael gove said that no amount of planning and safety measures could remove the risk of teachers and education staff catching coronavirus. the only way ever to ensure that you never catch coronavirus is to stay at home, completely. there is always, always, always, in any loosening of these restrictions, the risk of people catching the coronavirus. ..guarantee their safety and it sounds like from what you're saying that you can't really. a personal risk? the key thing is that we can make these workplaces are safe. you can never eliminate risk. michael gove speaking earlier. our political correspondent jess parker explained why the return of children to schools in england is b

the prprime minister giuseppe conte is aiming to get it back on track without triggering a second wave. >>> turning to germmany and fraance, the leeaders have proposed a fund of $500 billili euros or about $543 billion to help the european union recover from the coronavirus crisis. german chancellor angela merkel and french president emmanuel macron held tetelephoone tallks monday to discuss the eu economy which has been hit hard by the pandemic. the two leaders told reporters that they agreed to a plan that would offer grants to the recovery fund to the regions and indudustries that have beenen m effected. under the plans the eu's executive arm would raise the money onon financial markets. >> transnsator: e establishment the fund is a common eu stratey that wowould make up for the eu budget and would be a major step forward. >> translator: the goal should be a stronger and united europe that can overcome the crisis. >> merkel said to that end extraordinary efforts will be needed but germany and france are ready. eu leaders discussed a plan to setup a fund to spur the economic recovery

giuseppe conte said italy must accept the risk, otherwise the country will never be able to start again. the uk government has defended its plan to reopen schools in england, and warned that the longer they're closed, the more children will miss out. teaching unions say they're not convinced that it's safe for more pupils to return byjune. the uk education secretary has insisted he's following the best scientific advice. coming up at 6 o'clock, breakfast with chris mason and rachel burden. but first on bbc news, the week in parliament. hello again and welcome to the week in parliament. lifting england's lockdown, the prime minister promises to trust the people. the common sense of the british people got us through that first phase of this disease. i'm absolutely confident they will get us through the next as well. there's a new slogan — are you staying home or staying alert? or just confused? what the country needs at this time is clarity and reassurance. and at the moment, both are in pretty short supply. and as mps are told to get back to work, is the new high—tech virtual parliament

italy's prime minister giuseppe conte says the country is taking a "calculated risk" in easing lockdowno reopen on may the 25th. cinemas and theatres will follow in mid june. italy is also allowing people to travel in and out of the country from the third ofjune. it's a significant change in a nation that imposed one of the world's most rigid coronavirus lockdowns, and suffered significant loss of life. more than 31,000 italians have died of covid—i9 since late february, but the infection rate has fallen quickly. in neighbouring, austria lockdown measures are also being eased. 0ur correspondent bethany bell has more. well, yesterday cafes and restaurants opened after two months of lockdown. people have been out today having pizzas and things like this, it is slow but steady, we are told, so far, people going out to visit. also, some of the border controls between austria and its neighbouring countries, like germany, are beginning to ease. germany is now allowing people who have family on both sides of the borders to cross more easily, and instead of having systematic controls at the bor

italy's prime minister giuseppe conte says the country is taking a calculated risk in easing lockdowng pools able to reopen on may the 25th. cinemas and theatres will follow in mid june. italy is also allowing people to travel in and out of the country from the 3rd ofjune. it's a significant change in a nation that imposed one of the world's most rigid coronavirus lockdowns, and suffered significant loss of life. more than 31,000 italians have died of covid—i9 since late february, but the infection rate has fallen quickly. in neighbouring austria lockdown measures are being eased steadily but surely. our correspondent bethany bell has more. well, yesterday cafes a nd restau ra nts opened after two months of lockdown. people have been out today in cafes having pizzas and things like this, it is slow but steady, we are told, so far, people going out to visit. also, some of the border controls between austria and its neighbouring countries, like germany, are beginning to ease. germany is now allowing people who have family on both sides of the borders to cross more easily, and instead of

mark: prime minister giuseppe conte he is apologizing to italians "on behalf of the government for delayseir financial aid." he pledged assistance to workers and small businesses is in the pipeline and will be stronger, faster, and more direct. he also said parts of the country may be able to open sooner than expected it rules are followed and the contagion curve declines. encouraging signs out of germany. the number of new coronavirus below 2000holding 487 day. the government began relaxing some lockdown measures this week but will continue travel instructions and most curbs on public life. in japan, the state of emergency will stay in place for another month. prime minister shinzo abe says the country's medical systems are still under severe pressure. haveh officials say they more than 14,000 coronavirus cases with over 400 deaths. experts say the numbers could be significantly higher. joe biden is denying a sexual assault allegation made by a number senate staffer. the presumptive democratic nominee said in a statement today, "they are not true, this never happened." tara reade said bi

the italian prime minister, giuseppe conte, has admitted that his country is taking a ‘calculated riskolling back lockdown measures from next week. and in spain, 87 further deaths have been reported in the past 2a hours — the first time that number has been below 100 since the lockdown began there. we'll have more on all the latest developments in a moment. but first, this report from our policical correspondent jessica parker on the political row in england over the planned re—opening of schools. back to school in denmark looks like this, hand washing and then cut into small groups. being taught by one teacher. it's a model the government has followed closely, but is a staggered return for primary schools in england safe? the truth is you cannot absolutely guarantee teachers won't catch coronavirus but you want the school is to be open. that is the truth. none of us, none of us can guarantee that anyone will be entirely safe unless they are perpetually imprisoned in their own home, therefore what we need to do is make sure that people are as safe as possible and in any widespread unde

this is italian prime minister giuseppe conte. >> we are facing a calculated risk. in all conscience, i have to admit it clearly, the curve could go upwards. our principles and values stay the same. first of all, the protection of life and the citizens health. these are nonnegotiable principles, but we have to face them in a different way in the second phase. we are facing the risk and we have to accept it because of that -- because otherwise we will never get started again. amy: italy announced just over 150 coronavirus deaths saturday, the lowest number of daily fafatalities in erer two monont. meanwhile, arrests were made at anti-lockdown protests in germany, britain, and poland over the weekend, as demonstrations against government restrictions mount. spain and israel also saw anti-lockdown protests over the weekend. in i india, the nationonwide coronavirus lockdown has been extended for another two weeks. mumbai is feeling the most devastating impacts of the pandemic as the city y of 20 millllion accountsts for 20% off inina's cocovid-19 cases and nearly one qu

for two months, the italian prime minister, giuseppe conte, has been the only one making decisions.ial problems are growing. also because many of the problems the government projected have not materialized. >> even before the pandemic, italy had one of the highest unemployment rates in the european union. now, the euro zone's third biggest economy is facing a deep recession. >> i think it will be extremely difficult for italy to recover from a pandemic. in part because it had not yet recovered from the 2000 8-2009 financial crisis and the euro zone crisis of 2010-20 12, and the italians are scarcely richer than they were 20 years ago when their country joined in the euro, and that means that the underlying performance of the economy even in good times is weak. ofduring the difficult weeks the pandemic, italians have relied on each other to support the many who have been struggling. that hardships may continue if italy's fragile economy does not recover soon. >> the former u.s. vice president and democratic presidential hopeful joe biden has publicly denied an allegation of sexual as

but prime minister giuseppe conte is warned that the reopening is a calculated risk and there's still very much the danger of a second wave of deadly infections. i'm ben wedeman cnn reporting from rome. time for sports. >>well it's the new sports fans in california have been waiting for a glimmer of hope on the athletics horizon today as governor gavin newsome announced a possible path to the return of pro sports in just a couple of weeks. >>sporting events a pro sports. in that first a week or so of june without spectators and modifications and prescriptive also could begin to move forward. and a number of other sectors of our economy will open up again if we hold these trend lines. >>those trend lines are a decline in the number of coronavirus cases in california. now new some didn't provide any details about what the modifications and conditions might look like but even without fans in the stands. this is good news for local pro teams. no comment yet from those local teams on what this will mean for their plans going forward major league baseball has been targeting a june return as

as new cases continue to go down in italy, prime minister giuseppe conte says the country's reopening plan could accelerate. other nations, however, are saying not so fast. france is poised to extend its state of emergency and india's lockdown, which was set to expire on monday, will continue for two more weeks. >>> well, johns hopkins university says there are more than 3.4 million coronavirus cases worldwide. roughly a third of them are in the united states. where more than 66,000 people have died. the situation in many states is still fragile, and there's a lot of concern they are moving too fast. but saturday spring was in the air and as cnn's karen cofer tells us something was in the skies. >> reporter: at maryland's prince george's hospital just outside of washington, d.c. a quick break for a salute. >> it's really nice to be appreciated. >> reporter: the navy blue angels and air force thunderbirds flying over washington, d.c., baltimore and atlanta to honor first responders and health care workers saturday. but crowds on the national mall to watch the show drew concerns as the

. >> italy is still in the full throws of the pandemic says the prime minister giuseppe conte.chools, churches and museums remain shut. elsewhere in europe, masks are mandatory in spain where rules against outdoor exercise were also lifted. in germany, widely praised for containing the outbreak, churches resumed service. and this morning, workers return to automaker ford's european headquarters. but things aren't getting better everywhere. the outbreak is worsening in russia which recorded its worst day in new cases sunday with more than 10,000. but there's cause for celebration here in italy where outdoor markets like this one are finally starting to reopen. most stores are going to remain closed for at least two more weeks. hairdressers have been closed this entire time. as i'm sure you can tell. they're going to stay that way at least until next month. anthony? >> chris livesay with some encouraging signs in rome. thank you, chris. >>> a colorado paramedic who died from the coronavirus after volunteering to help save lives in new york is being remembered as a hero. emotional

the country eased its lockdown measures earlier this week, but giuseppe conte said in an article in ana journalist in milan. thank you very much forjoining us. what might it look like, what are the prospects for tourism? the evening the lockdown started, at the beginning of this week, and further openings are foreseen for my 18th and then after that on first gen. indeed, the tone of the prime minister is quite optimistic but we have to be still cautious because it is not to be taken for granted that the opening will need to possibly an increase and a new spike in cases. we currently have over 200,000 cases of coronavirus and about 29,000 deaths and these are serious numbers that should not be underestimated. is this about international or domestic tourism? we don't still have all the information that we need. apparently the prime minister is optimistic that people will be able to go on holidays, more likely in italy, people will be encouraged to spend their holiday in italy in order to help the economic recovery. it is not clear yet whether people from abroad will be allowed to come to