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Google updates Pixel 4’s face recognition with option to require eyes be open

Google updates Pixel 4’s face recognition with option to require eyes be open

Tech giant said in October it was working on solution amid security concerns.

Releasing young adults could be best route out of lockdown, experts suggest

Releasing young adults could be best route out of lockdown, experts suggest

People could be let out of lockdown in stages, and those aged 20-30 who do not live with their parents should be the first out, scientists suggest.

Stress and genetics possible factors in coronavirus recovery, say scientists

Stress and genetics possible factors in coronavirus recovery, say scientists

Others also speculate that initial dosage of the infection that a person is exposed to may affect the severity of a patient’s condition, as would age.

Nightingale North West ready to receive coronavirus patients within next week

Nightingale North West ready to receive coronavirus patients within next week

The temporary hospital at Manchester Central conference centre will treat those who do not need intensive care.

Essex Police surprise birthday boy with visit

Essex Police surprise birthday boy with visit

Officers sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Loki on his fifth birthday.

Detective who arrested Kray twins dies aged 95

Detective who arrested Kray twins dies aged 95

The Kray twins were the most notorious criminals of the 1960s.

Girl, 5, writes letter checking in on 93-year-old neighbour who lives alone

Girl, 5, writes letter checking in on 93-year-old neighbour who lives alone

Ron responded with a letter of his own thanking young Kirah.

Arlene Foster – Heathcare workers may have suffered PTSD

Arlene Foster – Heathcare workers may have suffered PTSD

Good progress is being made acquiring more personal protective equipment, Stormont ministers added.

NHS volunteer plans selfie memento as he helps out in coronavirus crisis

NHS volunteer plans selfie memento as he helps out in coronavirus crisis

Daniel Heath is among the 750,000 volunteers reporting for duty to help vulnerable people.

Councils told to maintain ‘black bag’ residual waste collections

Councils told to maintain ‘black bag’ residual waste collections

New guidance for local authorities comes as many struggle to keep up with normal bin services.

Bus driver’s widow calls for protection for transport workers

Bus driver’s widow calls for protection for transport workers

London driver Nadir Nur is among at least nine bus drivers have died in the UK after testing positive for Covid-19.

Dominic Raab has power to lead on military decisions in PM’s absence – No 10

Dominic Raab has power to lead on military decisions in PM’s absence – No 10

The Foreign Secretary would chair the National Security Council if required, Downing Street has confirmed.

Social care is no Cinderella service compared to NHS, says Number 10

Social care is no Cinderella service compared to NHS, says Number 10

Care providers have been reporting a lack of equipment such as face masks, gowns and gloves.

Mayor says sorry for ‘Prime Minister completely deserves this’ Covid-19 comment

Mayor says sorry for ‘Prime Minister completely deserves this’ Covid-19 comment

Labour councillor Sheila Oakes is now facing an internal party investigation over her remarks.

Coronavirus: Treatment hope with everyday antibiotics

Coronavirus: Treatment hope with everyday antibiotics

Researchers across the world are looking at existing drugs to see if they can be used in the fight against Covid-19.

Sunak next in line to stand in for PM if Raab succumbs to Covid-19

Sunak next in line to stand in for PM if Raab succumbs to Covid-19

No 10 says the ‘established order of precedence’ means the Chancellor is next on the ministerial list.

‘Recurrent safety risks’ in maternity care at NHS trust, report finds

‘Recurrent safety risks’ in maternity care at NHS trust, report finds

An inquiry followed a series of baby deaths including that of Harry Richford.

Covid-19: Scientists develop Bluetooth tracing system that respects privacy

Covid-19: Scientists develop Bluetooth tracing system that respects privacy

UCL says the system is ready to be deployed into an app, which will store no sensitive data on a centralised cloud server.

Codemasters to beat targets as lockdown drives surge in game downloads

Codemasters to beat targets as lockdown drives surge in game downloads

The UK firm said earnings for the year to March 31 were ‘comfortably ahead of expectations’ despite the outbreak.

Tributes paid after ‘highly regarded’ surgeon dies with coronavirus

Tributes paid after ‘highly regarded’ surgeon dies with coronavirus

Jitendra Rathod, an associate specialist in cardio-thoracic surgery at the University Hospital of Wales, died on Monday.

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