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Social care providers say they cannot access promised PPE supply chain

Social care providers say they cannot access promised PPE supply chain

They said a pilot comes too late, as they are currently “living hand to mouth with PPE”.

PSNI receive 3,787 reports in six days over alleged social distancing breaches

PSNI receive 3,787 reports in six days over alleged social distancing breaches

The reports included claims of a person jogging within two metres of another person, or someone exercising more than once a day.

UK coronavirus vaccine to begin human trials on Thursday

UK coronavirus vaccine to begin human trials on Thursday

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he is ‘throwing everything at’ the country’s efforts to develop a vaccine.

More than two million PPE items delivered by London Fire Brigade

More than two million PPE items delivered by London Fire Brigade

Protective items including gloves, masks and aprons have been sent all over the capital.

Johnson tells Trump he is ‘on the road to recovery’ from coronavirus

Johnson tells Trump he is ‘on the road to recovery’ from coronavirus

The PM is making a gradual return to work as he recuperates from Covid-19.

Uplifting news: Kittens given NHS names and newborn recovers from Covid-19

Uplifting news: Kittens given NHS names and newborn recovers from Covid-19

A round-up of today’s feelgood stories.

Nightingale bosses: Success is never having to use the hospital

Nightingale bosses: Success is never having to use the hospital

The new facility in Harrogate opened on Tuesday.

Coronavirus persists longer in patients with severe disease, study finds

Coronavirus persists longer in patients with severe disease, study finds

The virus also lasts longer in male patients and those over the age of 60.

Gathering of Commonwealth leaders postponed

Gathering of Commonwealth leaders postponed

The meeting was due to take place at the end of June in Rwanda.

Businesses and public services must prepare for ‘new normal’

Businesses and public services must prepare for ‘new normal’

The deaths of a further nine people who tested positive for Covid-19 were confirmed in Northern Ireland.

Archie joins video call with great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday

Archie joins video call with great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday

The Sussexes spoke to the monarch from the US.

Police officers trained to drive ambulances in Northern Ireland

Police officers trained to drive ambulances in Northern Ireland

The ambulance service is facing increasing demand.

More businesses placing staff on Government furlough scheme – survey

More businesses placing staff on Government furlough scheme – survey

It comes as 59% of firms said they have three months or less of cash in reserve.

Baby thought to be Scotland’s youngest Covid-19 patient recovers from virus

Baby thought to be Scotland’s youngest Covid-19 patient recovers from virus

Peyton Maguire, who was born eight weeks premature on March 26 at University Hospital Wishaw, tested positive for coronavirus on April 15.

Captain Tom Moore opens Yorkshire’s new Nightingale hospital

Captain Tom Moore opens Yorkshire’s new Nightingale hospital

Captain Tom received a standing ovation.

Boris Johnson speaks to Donald Trump as PM recovers from coronavirus

Boris Johnson speaks to Donald Trump as PM recovers from coronavirus

Downing Street said they discussed the need for an international response to the pandemic and a post-Brexit trade deal.

Tributes paid to NHS worker who died after contracting Covid-19

Tributes paid to NHS worker who died after contracting Covid-19

Kristy Jones was a mother-of-two who worked at NHS Lanarkshire for 24 years.

Mother-of-four dies after ‘battling cancer and Covid-19’

Mother-of-four dies after ‘battling cancer and Covid-19’

Lorraine Duncan is believed to have contracted coronavirus while also undergoing chemotherapy.

MPs give green light to ‘virtual’ Parliament arrangements

MPs give green light to ‘virtual’ Parliament arrangements

Under temporary measures drawn up by the House authorities, MPs will be able to contribute to proceedings through video links.

Mental health of frontline workers our priority, say William and Kate

Mental health of frontline workers our priority, say William and Kate

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Foundation is backing a new initiative to support the psychological wellbeing of key workers.

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