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Irish minister hopes for ‘close alignment’ on coronavirus strategy

Irish minister hopes for ‘close alignment’ on coronavirus strategy

Simon Harris said it made sense from a scientific perspective to have similar plans for easing lockdown measures in Northern Ireland and the Republic.

Princess Charlotte joins parents in charity food deliveries

Princess Charlotte joins parents in charity food deliveries

Four images of the young royal were released to mark her fifth birthday.

Cycle club’s guard of honour for member who died with Covid-19 in care home

Cycle club’s guard of honour for member who died with Covid-19 in care home

Archie Berry of the Loch Lomond Road Cycling Club died after contracting Covid-19 while residing in a care home in Blairdardie.

Varadkar: Ireland will begin journey to new normal after two more lockdown weeks

Varadkar: Ireland will begin journey to new normal after two more lockdown weeks

Outdoor work and some sporting activities will resume on May 18.

BAME NHS staff offered support due to ‘disproportionate’ rate of Covid-19 deaths

BAME NHS staff offered support due to ‘disproportionate’ rate of Covid-19 deaths

NHS England’s national medical director Professor Stephen Powis said NHS staff from BAME backgrounds were being offered specialised assistance.

How has the Government reached 120,000 tests?

How has the Government reached 120,000 tests?

Matt Hancock announced at Friday’s afternoon press conference that the Government had met its target.

How travel, work and going to the gym may change after lockdown

How travel, work and going to the gym may change after lockdown

Different sectors face challenges in how to maintain social distancing measures.

Get well soon, Prime Minister: Boris Johnson catches up with children’s messages

Get well soon, Prime Minister: Boris Johnson catches up with children’s messages

Downing Street has released pictures of the PM reading well-wishes.

Fresh indications Covid-19 immunity exists are encouraging – UK testing chief

Fresh indications Covid-19 immunity exists are encouraging – UK testing chief

South Korea has said faulty tests were behind almost 300 people testing positive a second time for coronavirus.

N Ireland ‘not in the space’ to change guidance to older people – O’Neill

N Ireland ‘not in the space’ to change guidance to older people – O’Neill

The deputy First Minister said advice to shield for 12 weeks was based on ‘sound medical advice’.

Wales extends Covid-19 testing in care homes

Wales extends Covid-19 testing in care homes

All residents and staff will now be tested for coronavirus if there is a suspected case at their care home.

Questions raised over testing target as Government says it hit 100,000 milestone

Questions raised over testing target as Government says it hit 100,000 milestone

Guidance on the Government website appears to have changed on April 28 to include wording saying home tests and satellite tests were included.

Sunniest April on record, Met Office confirms

Sunniest April on record, Met Office confirms

It was also the fifth warmest April since records began.

VW refused permission to appeal against High Court ‘defeat devices’ ruling

VW refused permission to appeal against High Court ‘defeat devices’ ruling

The manufacturer was also slapped with a £3 million-plus legal bill following the first major English ruling over the ‘dieselgate’ emissions scandal.

Arlene Foster unconvinced of medical case for face masks in public

Arlene Foster unconvinced of medical case for face masks in public

Northern Ireland’s First Minister acknowledged the facial protection could reassure people.

Coronavirus battle ‘is now in our care homes’ – deputy First Minister

Coronavirus battle ‘is now in our care homes’ – deputy First Minister

Michelle O’Neill was speaking after new figures revealed 40% of Covid-19 deaths are happening in Northern Ireland’s care homes.

Government hits 100,000-a-day testing target for Covid-19

Government hits 100,000-a-day testing target for Covid-19

Some 122,347 tests were performed in the 24 hours up to 9am on Friday, Matt Hancock said.

Fertility services to reopen after temporary Covid-19 closure

Fertility services to reopen after temporary Covid-19 closure

Fertility clinics across the UK can apply to reopen from May 11 if they ensure the safety of staff and patients.

Child online security campaign backed by Twitter and web safety group

Child online security campaign backed by Twitter and web safety group

The social media platform has provided grants for the Internet Watch Foundation to promote the safety campaign on Twitter.

Uplifting news: Painted messages of thanks and an air horn at the weekly clap

Uplifting news: Painted messages of thanks and an air horn at the weekly clap

A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.

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