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Results of human Covid-19 vaccine trial could be available in June, expert says

Results of human Covid-19 vaccine trial could be available in June, expert says

Professor Sir John Bell said the challenge lies in making sure any vaccine can be manufactured at scale, once it is approved.

Emergency medic dies after testing positive for Covid-19

Emergency medic dies after testing positive for Covid-19

Peter Hart, who worked in the emergency department at East Surrey Hospital, died on his 52nd birthday.

Father and son charged after psychoactive substance seized at airports

Father and son charged after psychoactive substance seized at airports

Kratom was found by Border Force officials at Edinburgh and East Midlands airports.

A&E attendances in England at record low in face of Covid-19

A&E attendances in England at record low in face of Covid-19

Figures show attendances were down 57% in April compared with the same month a year ago.

One of London’s most prestigious roads gets cycle lane due to pandemic

One of London’s most prestigious roads gets cycle lane due to pandemic

Bollards have been added to Park Lane to create segregation between cyclists and other road users.

Can I get the new Covid-19 antibody test?

Can I get the new Covid-19 antibody test?

Pharmaceutical giant Roche has developed a test which can tell whether somebody has ever had coronavirus.

Frontline workers will be first in the queue for new antibody test

Frontline workers will be first in the queue for new antibody test

The test – which Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called a “game-changer” – picks up 100% of cases where somebody has had coronavirus in the past.

Lottery windfall for key worker who saved policeman’s life

Lottery windfall for key worker who saved policeman’s life

Anthony Canty claimed £1 million on EuroMillions.

Captain Tom to publish two books in support of new charity

Captain Tom to publish two books in support of new charity

The Captain Tom Foundation aims to combat loneliness, support hospices and help the bereaved.

EastEnders to resume filming within weeks, BBC boss says

EastEnders to resume filming within weeks, BBC boss says

Top Gear will also be revved up again.

Doctor ‘distressed’ by frontline PPE gaps recruits showbiz stars for auction

Doctor ‘distressed’ by frontline PPE gaps recruits showbiz stars for auction

Dr Katie Sanderson said she wanted to raise money for frontline workers after her experiences on a coronavirus ward.

WH Smith sees ‘significant’ coronavirus hit to high street and travel chains

WH Smith sees ‘significant’ coronavirus hit to high street and travel chains

The group said total revenues plunged 85% in April, with sales crashing 91% across its travel arm and 74% in its high street chain.

What the papers say – May 14

What the papers say – May 14

A range of stories on the coronavirus outbreak lead the papers on Thursday.

Scientists develop ‘game changing’ 15-minute prostate cancer test

Scientists develop ‘game changing’ 15-minute prostate cancer test

The prostagram treatment uses MRI, similar to breast cancer screening for women.

‘100% accurate’ antibody test could be coronavirus breakthrough

‘100% accurate’ antibody test could be coronavirus breakthrough

The findings come as a senior global health officer warned the coronavirus might never go away.

England and Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli attacked during robbery at home

England and Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli attacked during robbery at home

Alli, 24, was playing pool with his brother and girlfriend when two masked intruders armed with knives broke into his home.

New coronavirus antibody test found to have 100% accuracy, PHE finds

New coronavirus antibody test found to have 100% accuracy, PHE finds

It was evaluated at Porton Down.

‘Heartbroken’ father-of-four dies after cancer treatment delayed due to Covid-19

‘Heartbroken’ father-of-four dies after cancer treatment delayed due to Covid-19

Pete Sharp was described as a prankster who lived his life to the fullest.

Princess Eugenie packages food bank parcels as Salvation Army volunteer

Princess Eugenie packages food bank parcels as Salvation Army volunteer

The princess, who turned 30 the day lockdown was announced, has been helping the charity package food bank parcels with her husband Jack Brooksbank.

England footballer Dele Alli attacked during robbery at home

England footballer Dele Alli attacked during robbery at home

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said no arrests had been made and inquiries were ongoing.

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