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‘Time running out’ for testing plan before second wave, says top health figure

‘Time running out’ for testing plan before second wave, says top health figure

Members of the NHS Confederation are ‘concerned’ over an apparent lack of a clear strategy.

What is the Trump-endorsed drug being trialled for UK Covid-19 treatment?

What is the Trump-endorsed drug being trialled for UK Covid-19 treatment?

The US leader said he has begun taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure.

Khan’s ‘deeply personal’ quest to protect bus drivers prompts Covid-19 study

Khan’s ‘deeply personal’ quest to protect bus drivers prompts Covid-19 study

At least 29 of the essential workers have died in the capital after contracting the disease.

Corals emit ‘dazzling colourful display’ to protect from rising sea temperature

Corals emit ‘dazzling colourful display’ to protect from rising sea temperature

Bright neon colours are believed to be a form of submarine sunscreen.

What do the experts say about schools reopening?

What do the experts say about schools reopening?

Scientists agree that testing and tracing is vital in order to further ease lockdown restrictions.

UK set for quietest spring bank holiday getaway on record

UK set for quietest spring bank holiday getaway on record

Some 68% of drivers surveyed do not expect to get in their car for recreational purposes over the long weekend.

Coronavirus conspiracy beliefs ‘reduce adherence to Covid-19 guidance’ – study

Coronavirus conspiracy beliefs ‘reduce adherence to Covid-19 guidance’ – study

Almost three fifths (59%) of adults in England believe to some extent that the Government is misleading the public about the cause of the virus.

South-east London tower-block blaze brought under control

South-east London tower-block blaze brought under control

There were no reported injuries from the fire.

Scotland to test UK virus unity with new route out of lockdown

Scotland to test UK virus unity with new route out of lockdown

The Scottish First Minister will on Thursday detail how she will begin the “very gradual process” of easing restrictions north of the border.

Risk of thunderstorms after UK records hottest day of the year so far

Risk of thunderstorms after UK records hottest day of the year so far

The mercury reached 28.2C at Santon Downham in Suffolk on Wednesday.

Young adults not ‘strictly’ sticking to lockdown rules, study says

Young adults not ‘strictly’ sticking to lockdown rules, study says

Over 90,000 adults were questioned about how they feel about the lockdown

Harry Dunn’s mother calls for Foreign Secretary’s resignation

Harry Dunn’s mother calls for Foreign Secretary’s resignation

Charlotte Charles said: ‘You wouldn’t treat an animal the way Government treated us.’

Key dates as Boris Johnson commits to testing and tracing strategy by June 1

Key dates as Boris Johnson commits to testing and tracing strategy by June 1

The Prime Minister said that the rollout of a contact tracing app will come later.

11 in custody over drive-by shooting of teenage law student

11 in custody over drive-by shooting of teenage law student

Aya Hachem was hit by one of several shots fired from a vehicle in Blackburn.

Fatigue and shortness of breath common Covid-19 symptoms, WHO says

Fatigue and shortness of breath common Covid-19 symptoms, WHO says

The World Health Organisation’s most common symptom list has more ailments than the NHS list.

Firefighters tackle blaze at block of flats in south-east London

Firefighters tackle blaze at block of flats in south-east London

The fire broke out in a sixth-floor flat.

Testing and tracing: What is the latest?

Testing and tracing: What is the latest?

Widespread contact tracing is seen as a crucial component of efforts to safely ease the lockdown.

Care home ‘blame game’ must stop – hospital trusts

Care home ‘blame game’ must stop – hospital trusts

NHS Providers said support given to the home care sector by hospitals has ‘not been fully acknowledged’.

Facebook faces renewed call to halt encryption plan by activist investors

Facebook faces renewed call to halt encryption plan by activist investors

Activist shareholders realise the vote will not go in their favour as Mark Zuckerberg and other Facebook executives have the voting power.

Nicola Sturgeon to reveal Scotland’s ‘gradual process’ for lifting the lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon to reveal Scotland’s ‘gradual process’ for lifting the lockdown

The First Minister will make a statement to Holyrood on Thursday.

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