Covid-19: Italy's 'new wave', and UK day of reflection
Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday. We'll have another update for you tomorrow.
1. Italy tightens restrictions amid 'new wave' One year ago, Italy became one of the first countries to impose a national lockdown following a spike in coronavirus cases. Now, the nation is once again struggling to contain the rapid spread of infections as PM Mario Draghi warns there is a "new wave" of the outbreak. Shops, restaurants and schools will close across most of the country from Monday. 2. UK day of reflection for Covid lockdown anniversary Those who have died in the pandemic will be remembered during a minute's silence and a national doorstep vigil on 23 March to mark the first anniversary of the UK's initial Covid lockdown. Prominent buildings and landmarks will be illuminated and people are encouraged to light up their doorsteps. See your tributes to those who have died. 3. 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid Covid testing Businesses of all sizes can now register to order lateral flow tests for their members of staff - and more than 48,000 have signed up to the scheme. Praising it as a "huge step forward" in getting businesses up and running again, Health Secretary Matt Hancock encouraged more to register by the end of the 31 March deadline. The rapid tests can give results in less than 30 minutes. 4. School 'feels alive' after children's Covid return Many children in England have returned to the classroom for the first time in more than two months. The BBC visited one primary school near Skegness, Lincolnshire, to see how children, parents and teachers are getting on. So, what are the new rules for schools? 5. The elite athletes training for Tokyo at home Getting ready for the Tokyo Games has been anything but normal. Athletes are turning to obscure training methods, such as using a tin of beans strapped to a pole to practice the pole vault or borrowing a giant spa bath to train for the Paralympics. It's a unique time, and getting in shape for the summer games while restrictions are in place is no mean feat. Get a longer daily news briefing from the BBC in your inbox, each weekday morning, by signing up here. And don't forget... You can check how many cases there have been in your area. Find more information, advice and guides on our coronavirus page. What questions do you have about coronavirus? In some cases, your question will be published, displaying your name, age and location as you provide it, unless you state otherwise. Your contact details will never be published. Please ensure you have read our terms & conditions and privacy policy. Use this form to ask your question: Your contact info I am over 16 years old I accept the Terms of Service The BBC retains the right to select from these contributions based on editorial requirements and subject to online terms and conditions and BBC editorial guidelines. For more information about how the BBC handles your personal data, see here. If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or send them via email to YourQuestions@bbc.co.uk. Please include your name, age and location with any question you send in.