leigh milner in central london, thank you.owing pressure to give front line nhs staff the protective equipment they need as they tackle the cononavirus crisis. some are warning doctors have lost faith in what's going on. the former conservative health secretary, jeremy hunt, hasjoined calls for the government to "sort this out". and concerns have been raised over the unintended consequences of supermarkets allowing the elderly and health workers to shop together at the same time, over fears of cross—contamination. 0ur correspondent katharine da costa joins me now. there's clearly worries on several fronts. yes, that's right, a consultant from st george's hospital in london has told the bbc the government is no longer complying with world health 0rganisation recommendations for medics to wear a full gan advisor. she said since monday, nhs staff only had to wear a simple face mask, short gloves and a pinafore apron. she said staff were being put at risk, and patience, because the staff are wearing their uniforms around the rest

leigh milner reports.t at schools today across the country, as the government urges parents to keep their children at home if possible. but schools, nurseries and childminders have been asked to provide care for vulnerable children, who either have a social worker or special educational needs. classrooms are also open to children whose parents are key workers, those who are considered critical in the fight against coronavirus. we are predominantly basing their activities and experiences outdoors, to help us with limiting frequent touch to key areas, table tops. we have den building, we are working hard to keep the children a safe distance apart. inevitably, that poses problems, because the children, some of them are five years old, so they are finding this tricky to understand. the list of key workers includes front line health workers, such as doctors and nurses, two police officers to police officers and prison staff. but unions say there is still some confusion about which parents are eligible for key w

leigh milner reports.rges parents to keep their children at home if possible. but schools, nurseries and childminders have been asked to provide care for vulnerable children, who either have a social worker or special educational needs. classrooms are also open to children whose parents are key workers — those who are considered critical in the fight against coronavirus. we are predominantly basing their activities and experiences outdoors, to help us with limiting frequent touch to key areas, table tops. we have den building, we are working hard to keep the children a safe distance apart. inevitably, that poses problems, because the children, some of them are five years old, so they are finding this tricky to understand. the list of key workers includes front line health workers, such as doctors and nurses, two police officers and prison staff. but unions say there is still some confusion about which parents are eligible for key worker status and demand on some schools has been higher than others. number

simon jones, bbc news. 0ur correspondent leigh milner sent this report from a deserted leicester squareiam standing i am standing in the centre of leicester square in london. just over my shoulder we have shakespeare water fountain. over my shoulder we have shakespeare waterfountain. a over my shoulder we have shakespeare water fountain. a handful of over my shoulder we have shakespeare waterfountain. a handful of people here enjoying the morning sun. the pigeons are still here. i have seen a few people take photographs of the centre, stunned by the quietness of the place. usually at this time in the place. usually at this time in the morning we see hundreds, possibly thousands of tourist, making their way to get here, the theatres, musicals, we have the ticket office closed. it is unbelievable to see. leicester square is the home of the west end. an industry which brought in nearly £800 million last year. if my cameraman pans around, i £800 million last year. if my cameraman pans around, i am surrounded by pubs, clubs, cathy is, restau ra nts, surrounded by pubs, clubs, cathy is, resta

with me now is our news correspondent leigh milner from leicester square, in the heart of central londonhere is any place in the uk that is going to feel these changes, it is here in leicester square in london. i am standing right in the centre, just over my shoulder we have got shakespeare's water fountain, just a handful of people here this morning, enjoying the morning sun. the pigeons are still here, though, but i have seen a few people take photographs of the centre, stunned by the silence of the place. usually at this time in the place. usually at this time in the morning, you would see hundreds of thousands of visitors making their way here to get into the theatres, the musicals. the ticket office here is closed. it is unbelievable to see. of course, leicester square is the home of the west end, an industry which brought in nearly £800 million last year. it also, my cameraman can pan around to show you that we are surrounded by pubs, clubs, restaurants, all with signs in their windows explaining that they are closed, following that announcement yesterday by the prime minister. of

our correspondent, leigh milner is in leicester square in the heart of central london. place is packed, especially at night, what is it like they're at the moment? as you can see behind me, it is deathly quiet. we have a shakespeare water fountain behind me. roughly about a handful of people taking photos really. stunned by the silence and just how quiet the centre of london is. normally, as you say, you would be seeing hundreds, if not thousands, of tourists flocking to the capital for the attractions, musicals, the theatres. leicester square being the home of the west end and industry which brought in nearly £800 million. just over $930 million last year. if we spin around, we have the main ticket office here which is closed. we also have hotels which are obviously closed as well. and if we swing all the way around, a bit difficult for my cameraman, we have a line of restaurants and cafe is, pub chains which all have signs on their doors, telling people that they will be closed for the foreseeable future after that announcement by boris johnson. foreseeable future aft

leigh milner reports.oday across the country, as the government urges parents to keep their children at home, if possible. but schools, nurseries and childminders have been asked to provide care for vulnerable children, who either have a social worker or special educational needs. classrooms are also open to children whose parents are key workers — those who are considered critical in the fight against coronavirus. we are predominantly basing their activities and experiences outdoors, to help us with limiting frequent touch to key areas, table tops. we have den—building, we are working hard to keep the children a safe distance apart. inevitably, that poses problems because the children, some of them are five years old, so they are finding this tricky to understand. the list of key workers includes front line health workers, such as doctors and nurses, to police officers and prison staff. but unions say there's still some confusion about which parents are eligible for key worker status. and demand on some s