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Covid-19 linked to one in five of all deaths – official figures

Covid-19 linked to one in five of all deaths – official figures

Coronavirus has pushed the death toll in England and Wales to its highest level since official weekly figures began in 2005.

Doctor calls for recognition of migrant workers after death of nurse friend

Doctor calls for recognition of migrant workers after death of nurse friend

Salah Hammouche suggested wards could be named after colleagues like Leilani Dayrit.

Sturgeon vows to investigate PPE claims as Scots coronavirus deaths rise to 615

Sturgeon vows to investigate PPE claims as Scots coronavirus deaths rise to 615

Scotland’s First Minister said essential equipment being diverted from one part of the UK to another would be ‘unconscionable and unacceptable’.

UK economy could sink 35% and unemployment hit 3.4 million, OBR says

UK economy could sink 35% and unemployment hit 3.4 million, OBR says

Unemployment is expected to hit 3.4 million, the independent group added.

Warning over rise in fly-tipping in face of lockdown

Warning over rise in fly-tipping in face of lockdown

There are also concerns ‘unscrupulous traders’ are exploiting the social distancing rules to provide illegal waste services.

First UK-built ventilators delivered to hospitals after production line boost

First UK-built ventilators delivered to hospitals after production line boost

Another device is in the final stage of regulatory approval as orders for a different model were scrapped by the Government.

We have to do whatever it takes to keep the economy going – Lord Darling

We have to do whatever it takes to keep the economy going – Lord Darling

The Labour peer warned the Government had “no alternative but to see this out” in economic and health terms over coronavirus.

Arthritis charity launches chatbot to offer Covid-19 advice

Arthritis charity launches chatbot to offer Covid-19 advice

Versus Arthritis has introduced a chatbot to its website which can give users health and lifestyle guidance during the pandemic.

What is the UK advice on face masks?

What is the UK advice on face masks?

Do they help stop the spread of Covid-19?

Sinn Fein president’s ‘great relief’ at recovering from Covid-19

Sinn Fein president’s ‘great relief’ at recovering from Covid-19

Mary Lou McDonald has revealed she developed post-viral pleurisy but is now on medication and hopes to be back at work next week.

Red phone box transformed into food larder to help vulnerable villagers

Red phone box transformed into food larder to help vulnerable villagers

Plant stands are being used as shelves to hold items including fresh vegetables from farmers operating around Muthill in Perthshire.

10% of hospital nurses off work with virus symptoms or in isolation

10% of hospital nurses off work with virus symptoms or in isolation

The news comes as the NHS has increased testing capacity to include family members of health service staff.

Teachers demand evidence from Boris Johnson on risks of reopening schools early

Teachers demand evidence from Boris Johnson on risks of reopening schools early

Education union calls on the Prime Minister to consider increased number of mortalities among children, parents and teachers.

Spitfire pilot added to ranks of The Few after nearly 80 years

Spitfire pilot added to ranks of The Few after nearly 80 years

Sergeant James Eric William Ballard had only nine hours of flying time before he joined his squadron and served in the Battle of Britain

Covid-19: Man wrongly convicted under Coronavirus Act

Covid-19: Man wrongly convicted under Coronavirus Act

The Metropolitan Police said the charge and his £60 fine has been set aside.

Bus drivers handling cash ‘is a killer’

Bus drivers handling cash ‘is a killer’

A trade union official says drivers are ‘absolutely terrified for their lives’.

Eamonn Holmes attempts to ‘clear up’ coronavirus 5G comments

Eamonn Holmes attempts to ‘clear up’ coronavirus 5G comments

The presenter addressed the issue on This Morning.

Around 10% of coronavirus-related deaths to April 3 were outside hospitals – ONS

Around 10% of coronavirus-related deaths to April 3 were outside hospitals – ONS

There were 406 such deaths – 217 in care homes, 33 in hospices, 136 in private homes, three in other communal establishments and 17 elsewhere.

One in nine UK mortgages now subject to a payment holiday

One in nine UK mortgages now subject to a payment holiday

The number of mortgage payment holidays in place more than tripled in the two weeks between March 25 and April 8, UK Finance said.

Care homes struggling with PPE prices, says National Care Association

Care homes struggling with PPE prices, says National Care Association

The spotlight has shifted to Britain’s social care sector.

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