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Bats may not pose heightened risk of spreading viruses to humans – research

Bats may not pose heightened risk of spreading viruses to humans – research

The research was led by the University of Glasgow.

Rare vintage cars used by royalty and stars up for auction

Rare vintage cars used by royalty and stars up for auction

The collection of Humber cars features vehicles used by members of the royal family and in films starring actors such as Sophia Loren.

Union demands testing for fire service staff as nearly 3,000 self-isolate

Union demands testing for fire service staff as nearly 3,000 self-isolate

The Fire Brigades Union said the number unable to work represented 5.1% of the sector’s overall personnel.

Facial protection will be the norm, says senior World Health Organisation doctor

Facial protection will be the norm, says senior World Health Organisation doctor

The use of masks has been a major feature of the pandemic.

Parents scared of Covid-19 not bringing ill children to hospital, doctor warns

Parents scared of Covid-19 not bringing ill children to hospital, doctor warns

A consultant paediatrician has created new guidelines to help parents seek appropriate care for their children.

Huawei defends role in UK’s 5G network

Huawei defends role in UK’s 5G network

Boris Johnson approved the Chinese company having a limited stake in the UK’s 5G development in January.

Another six Covid-19 deaths in NI

Another six Covid-19 deaths in NI

The overall hospital toll has risen to 124.

Parents ‘exceptionally proud’ of New Zealand nurse who cared for PM

Parents ‘exceptionally proud’ of New Zealand nurse who cared for PM

Boris Johnson used a speech on Sunday to hail the medics who looked after him at St Thomas’ Hospital.

Lockdown review later this week after hospital death toll passes 10,000

Lockdown review later this week after hospital death toll passes 10,000

The Times quoted an unnamed minister as saying it was important not to do ‘more damage’, and measures could be eased after another three weeks.

Dominic Raab seeks to reassure frontline staff about equipment

Dominic Raab seeks to reassure frontline staff about equipment

Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers in England, said the number of gowns in some parts of the country was ‘very, very low’.

Police chief warns of emerging group of young paedophiles

Police chief warns of emerging group of young paedophiles

Chief Constable Simon Bailey said the UK is the third biggest consumer of child abuse images online.

Public services to get more than £14bn from coronavirus emergency response fund

Public services to get more than £14bn from coronavirus emergency response fund

The Treasury said the funds will bolster the NHS and local authorities.

New Zealand nurse who cared for PM ‘blown away’ by recognition

New Zealand nurse who cared for PM ‘blown away’ by recognition

Boris Johnson said the ‘NHS has saved my life, no question’.

One in four top bosses cuts pay in face of Covid-19 crisis

One in four top bosses cuts pay in face of Covid-19 crisis

One FTSE 100 company, Whitbread, will furlough staff without cutting bosses’ pay, while three will pay shareholders despite furloughing workers.

Survivors remember the horrors of Bergen-Belsen 75 years after liberation

Survivors remember the horrors of Bergen-Belsen 75 years after liberation

Belsen was the first concentration camp to be liberated by British troops.

What the papers say – April 13

What the papers say – April 13

Praise for the NHS from Boris Johnson leads many of the papers.

PM recovers from coronavirus at Chequers as UK faces fourth week in lockdown

PM recovers from coronavirus at Chequers as UK faces fourth week in lockdown

A review of the strict social distancing measures is expected to take place this week.

Chequers – The countryside retreat where Boris Johnson will recuperate

Chequers – The countryside retreat where Boris Johnson will recuperate

The house and its 1,000 acre estate in the Chilterns were gifted a century ago as an escape from London for the sitting PM.

Alfie Boe urges people to have ‘courage to carry on’ during bedroom concert

Alfie Boe urges people to have ‘courage to carry on’ during bedroom concert

The West End star also urged those feeling and overwhelmed alone during the lockdown to reach out to their neighbours.

‘Proud’ London bus driver begs Government to think of her family

‘Proud’ London bus driver begs Government to think of her family

Lorraine, whose route covers areas of south London, said she was ‘frightened to die’ in a video posted online on Sunday.

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