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Ministers downplay talk of early easing of coronavirus lockdown

Ministers downplay talk of early easing of coronavirus lockdown

Michael Gove also said Boris Johnson’s leadership during the pandemic has ‘been inspirational’ at times.

Covid-19 care home deaths far higher than official figures, study suggests

Covid-19 care home deaths far higher than official figures, study suggests

The National Care Forum estimates there have been 4,040 care home deaths linked to Covid-19.

On the front line: Working for the NHS, you feel part of something magnificent

On the front line: Working for the NHS, you feel part of something magnificent

Intensive care staff nurse Joanne Morrell on how her job has changed since the Covid-19 pandemic began and how the support of the public is helping.

Marie Curie mourns death of ‘generous and kind’ nurse with Covid-19

Marie Curie mourns death of ‘generous and kind’ nurse with Covid-19

Barbara Sage, who spent years providing support to people at the end of their lives, died after contracting coronavirus.

Retail footfall saw worst ever decline in March

Retail footfall saw worst ever decline in March

High streets saw footfall decline 41.8% in March compared to the previous year

More than 6.5 million jobs to be lost in UK lockdown, study predicts

More than 6.5 million jobs to be lost in UK lockdown, study predicts

Accommodation and food services are predicted to suffer the worst rate of cuts.

Expert warns there is no guarantee of successful Covid-19 vaccine – report

Expert warns there is no guarantee of successful Covid-19 vaccine – report

David Nabarro said the world may therefore have to live with the virus for the ‘foreseeable future’.

Celebrities praise health workers during star-studded One World broadcast

Celebrities praise health workers during star-studded One World broadcast

Some of the biggest names in music appeared during the event, which was curated by Lady Gaga.

Nato chief defends virus response after ‘everyone caught off-guard’ by pandemic

Nato chief defends virus response after ‘everyone caught off-guard’ by pandemic

Lieutenant-General Olivier Rittiman said the group has so far deployed 4,000 medics and 250 field hospitals.

Search for lost loved ones revealed in newly-released First World War archives

Search for lost loved ones revealed in newly-released First World War archives

Some of the letters were from the family of Major Cedric Dickens, grandson of Charles Dickens, who was killed in France in September 1916.

Parents could now ‘spend entire day’ juggling work and childcare amid Covid-19

Parents could now ‘spend entire day’ juggling work and childcare amid Covid-19

A report calls on the Chancellor to consider extending 80% wage replacement to employees who reduce their working hours to accommodate childcare.

Hospices in Wales to receive three-month package of funding worth up to £6.3m

Hospices in Wales to receive three-month package of funding worth up to £6.3m

The services have been left with shortfalls in funding due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Prostate cancer death rates predicted to improve in 2020 – analysis

Prostate cancer death rates predicted to improve in 2020 – analysis

Experts have attributed the figures to better diagnosis and treatment.

Soothing sounds of nature played to keep cats calm during lockdown

Soothing sounds of nature played to keep cats calm during lockdown

Soundtracks of birdsong and weather being played at the Mitcham Homing Centre are aimed at preparing kittens and cats for the outside world.

What the papers say – April 19

What the papers say – April 19

Hopes of an easing of lockdown measures and other Covid-19 news leads the papers on Sunday.

Demands for lockdown exit grow as Government accused of being too slow

Demands for lockdown exit grow as Government accused of being too slow

Sir Keir Starmer calls for ‘road map’ out of restrictions.

Not recording BAME cases and deaths would be a scandal, says medical chief

Not recording BAME cases and deaths would be a scandal, says medical chief

Latest figures show 34.5% of critically ill patients with Covid-19 are from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities.

NHS staff being asked to ‘sacrifice’ themselves over lack of PPE

NHS staff being asked to ‘sacrifice’ themselves over lack of PPE

More than 15,000 patients have now died in hospital after testing positive for the disease in the UK

Disadvantaged pupils to get free computers to keep learning during lockdown

Disadvantaged pupils to get free computers to keep learning during lockdown

A new online academy is also being launched to offer pupils 180 online lessons a week.

PPE supplies including 400,000 gowns to be shipped to front line

PPE supplies including 400,000 gowns to be shipped to front line

More than 15,000 patients have now died in hospital in the UK after testing positive for Covid-19.

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