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UK patient receives experimental arthritis drug in trial for severe Covid-19

UK patient receives experimental arthritis drug in trial for severe Covid-19

In addition to standard care, Farhan Hamid has been given a dose of otilimab.

London Marathon veteran more worried about tech than running during virtual race

London Marathon veteran more worried about tech than running during virtual race

Barbara Ralph, 66, will run her 30th London Marathon on October 4.

Two rehabilitated beluga whales take first open water swim

Two rehabilitated beluga whales take first open water swim

Little Grey and Little White were able to explore the wider natural surroundings of Klettsvik Bay, situated off the south coast of Iceland.

What the papers say – September 27

What the papers say – September 27

The Sunday papers are led by the latest pandemic developments.

Police ‘determined to find justice’ for officer killed on duty

Police ‘determined to find justice’ for officer killed on duty

Searches are ongoing as investigators probe the death of Sergeant Matiu Ratana at Croydon Custody Centre in south London in the early hours of Friday.

Let university students go home for Christmas, Labour urges Government

Let university students go home for Christmas, Labour urges Government

Health Secretary Matt Hancock last week declined to rule out asking students to stay on campus over Christmas.

Key workers to be recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours – PM

Key workers to be recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours – PM

The list, to be published on October 10, will include doctors, nurses, fundraisers and volunteers who stepped up amid the crisis.

There has never been a time as uniquely challenging as the present – Charles

There has never been a time as uniquely challenging as the present – Charles

The Prince of Wales said that the challenge of helping vulnerable young people in need was ‘unquestionably vast, but…not insurmountable’.

Ex-Mail editor Paul Dacre tipped to lead Ofcom

Ex-Mail editor Paul Dacre tipped to lead Ofcom

It comes amid reports that Charles Moore, the former editor of the Daily Telegraph, has been asked to take up the post of BBC chairman.

England’s app problem fixed so users can now log positive results

England’s app problem fixed so users can now log positive results

The app has been available for download across England and Wales since Thursday but the problem existed only in England.

Charles to lead tributes to fallen officers on National Police Memorial Day

Charles to lead tributes to fallen officers on National Police Memorial Day

The remembrance service will be held virtually for the first time due to coronavirus.

16 arrested after clashes at anti-lockdown demo

16 arrested after clashes at anti-lockdown demo

Bottles were thrown and police used batons against protesters, leaving some with visible injuries.

Police ‘painstakingly’ searching four crime scenes in probe into shot officer

Police ‘painstakingly’ searching four crime scenes in probe into shot officer

Sergeant Matiu Ratana died after a gunman opened fire at Croydon Custody Centre in south London in the early hours of Friday.

Allow university students home for Christmas, Labour urges Government

Allow university students home for Christmas, Labour urges Government

A Government scientific adviser warned that students may have to stay in halls when term ends to ensure Covid-19 does not spread to relatives.

Immediate action needed to control Covid in London, Mayor’s office warns

Immediate action needed to control Covid in London, Mayor’s office warns

The London Mayor’s office urged Londoners not to congregate at closing times and urged them to follow the guidelines.

Students ‘scared and confused’ as halls locked down ‘without warning’

Students ‘scared and confused’ as halls locked down ‘without warning’

One Manchester Metropolitan University student described a ‘big freak-out’ as security staff arrived without warning.

10 people arrested at central London anti-lockdown demonstrations

10 people arrested at central London anti-lockdown demonstrations

At least three protesters and one officer were treated by medical staff.

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says party is ‘not strong’

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says party is ‘not strong’

He also likened the party to cockroaches who are ‘determined’ and ‘not going to give up’.

Boris Johnson tells world leaders: Reach across borders to fight coronavirus

Boris Johnson tells world leaders: Reach across borders to fight coronavirus

Mr Johnson said alarm bells were ringing ‘long before this calamity struck’, with eight outbreaks of a lethal virus in the last 20 years.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Burnley has the highest rate in England, up from 145.1 in the seven days to September 16.

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