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IT experts unconvinced on effectiveness of Covid-19 contact tracing app – survey

IT experts unconvinced on effectiveness of Covid-19 contact tracing app – survey

The app is currently being trialled on the Isle of Wight, ahead of a roll-out across England within the ‘coming weeks’.

Law student, 19, was victim of drive-by shooting in Blackburn, police say

Law student, 19, was victim of drive-by shooting in Blackburn, police say

Officers believe Aya Hachem was an innocent passer-by caught up in the violence.

Everyone aged five and over with Covid-19 symptoms can get tested, Hancock says

Everyone aged five and over with Covid-19 symptoms can get tested, Hancock says

Previously only essential workers, the over-65s and individuals who live with them could apply for coronavirus testing.

Make it illegal to persistently spread Covid-19 conspiracy theories, MP urges

Make it illegal to persistently spread Covid-19 conspiracy theories, MP urges

Damian Collins’ comments come after baseless theories about 5G and fake coronavirus cures spread rapidly online.

BBC launches experimental tool to watch programmes together in lockdown

BBC launches experimental tool to watch programmes together in lockdown

BBC Together will allow a host to control a viewing session for an entire group across different locations.

Father back rollerskating two weeks after life-saving Covid-19 treatment

Father back rollerskating two weeks after life-saving Covid-19 treatment

Clayton Jean-Charles was taken to University Hospital Lewisham on April 11 after experiencing coronavirus symptoms.

WHO to initiate Covid-19 review ‘at appropriate time’

WHO to initiate Covid-19 review ‘at appropriate time’

The organisation has previously faced criticism over its response to the pandemic.

Lockdown eases in Northern Ireland

Lockdown eases in Northern Ireland

People queued for hours on Monday as recycling and garden centres opened their doors for the first time in weeks.

6,000 jobs at risk as Bella Italia owner files intent to appoint administrators

6,000 jobs at risk as Bella Italia owner files intent to appoint administrators

The restaurant group said the move will give the firm 10 days breathing space to consider ‘all options’ for restructuring.

Celebrities urge people from BAME backgrounds to take part in Covid research

Celebrities urge people from BAME backgrounds to take part in Covid research

Whoopi Goldberg joined comedian Omid Djalili and Goodness Gracious Me star Sanjeev Bhaskar in urging people to come forward for trials.

More than 120 cases of child abuse Zoombombing in UK being investigated

More than 120 cases of child abuse Zoombombing in UK being investigated

The video conferencing app has grown in popularity since the introduction of social distancing measures.

Prisoners with coronavirus symptoms could not shower for two weeks – report

Prisoners with coronavirus symptoms could not shower for two weeks – report

The chief inspector for prisons raised the circumstances in his latest report.

The Queen and royal family share favourite blooms to mark Chelsea Flower Show

The Queen and royal family share favourite blooms to mark Chelsea Flower Show

Buckingham Palace also released photos taken by some of the royal family of their gardens in bloom.

Privacy and data protection must be at heart of tracing app, Amnesty says

Privacy and data protection must be at heart of tracing app, Amnesty says

Amnesty International UK has published a set of principles it wants the Government to follow before releasing its contact-tracing app widely.

‘Frustrating’ that loss of taste and smell not on Covid-19 symptoms list earlier

‘Frustrating’ that loss of taste and smell not on Covid-19 symptoms list earlier

A nurse who lost her sense of taste and smell says she believes she caught Covid-19 at the end of March just as the country was going in to lockdown.

Emergency powers will help crack down on price gougers, says watchdog

Emergency powers will help crack down on price gougers, says watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority is advising the Government that emergency legislation will be stronger than existing consumer protections.

Less than four in 10 schoolchildren eating with family once a day – study

Less than four in 10 schoolchildren eating with family once a day – study

Studies found just a third of 15-year-old girls in England eat at least one daily meal with their families.

Professor Brian Cox: Ministers use ‘follow the science’ mantra as a defence

Professor Brian Cox: Ministers use ‘follow the science’ mantra as a defence

The Royal Society professor for public engagement with science said the message is not always helpful as it risks undermining public trust.

Openreach starts phased return for engineers to work inside people’s homes

Openreach starts phased return for engineers to work inside people’s homes

Working outside first will remain a priority, the telecommunications firm says.

Belfast recycling centre queues start from 7am for post-lockdown reopening

Belfast recycling centre queues start from 7am for post-lockdown reopening

Facilities in Bangor and Newtownards remained busy throughout the morning.

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