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Covid-19 vaccine unlikely to be available this year despite UK trials starting

Covid-19 vaccine unlikely to be available this year despite UK trials starting

Human vaccine trials in Oxford were due to start on Thursday after receiving £20 million of fresh Government investment.

Celebrity-filled livestream raises £200,000 for NHS PPE

Celebrity-filled livestream raises £200,000 for NHS PPE

Masks for Scotland is hoping to buy another 18,000 masks and 7,000 gowns.

Celebrity-filled live stream raises more than £40,000 for NHS PPE

Celebrity-filled live stream raises more than £40,000 for NHS PPE

Stars included Annie Lennox, Sam Heughan and a number of musical performances by Twin Atlantic frontman Sam Mctrusty.

NI may ease restrictions at different pace to other parts of UK – Foster

NI may ease restrictions at different pace to other parts of UK – Foster

The First Minister said decisions would be taken on the basis of how Northern Ireland was progressing against certain scientific criteria.

Tributes paid to matchday paramedic who died after contracting coronavirus

Tributes paid to matchday paramedic who died after contracting coronavirus

Ian Reynolds was described by colleagues as a ‘wise, experienced and popular man’.

Government launches Covid-19 population study with ONS

Government launches Covid-19 population study with ONS

Some 20,000 households in England are being contacted to take part in the first-wave of the research.

In Pictures: Prince Louis of Cambridge

In Pictures: Prince Louis of Cambridge

The youngest member of the Cambridge family was born on April 23 in 2018.

Prince Louis’ rainbow tribute featured in new birthday pictures

Prince Louis’ rainbow tribute featured in new birthday pictures

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released five pictures to mark their son’s second birthday

Tributes to more than 80 healthcare staff who died after contracting Covid-19

Tributes to more than 80 healthcare staff who died after contracting Covid-19

Tributes have been paid to dedicated workers as the death toll among those on the frontline for the NHS continues to rise during the pandemic.

Ministers under renewed pressure to recommence prisoner releases

Ministers under renewed pressure to recommence prisoner releases

MPs and peers are calling for the Ministry of Justice to release low-risk prisoners in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus behind bars.

CMO hopeful antibody tests could be available in ‘pretty near future’

CMO hopeful antibody tests could be available in ‘pretty near future’

Professor Chris Whitty said he hopes that a test that gives a ‘ranging shot on the number of those who have been infected could be available shortly.

Armed Forces chief: Coronavirus greatest logistic challenge in 40 years’ service

Armed Forces chief: Coronavirus greatest logistic challenge in 40 years’ service

General Sir Nick Carter, chief of the defence staff, said thousands of personnel had been deployed to help tackle the virus.

Possibility of coronavirus vaccine in next year ‘incredibly small’

Possibility of coronavirus vaccine in next year ‘incredibly small’

But England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty said he is very hopeful there will be vaccines with proof of concept earlier than a year.

Care home virus death figures ‘an underestimate’, says chief medical officer

Care home virus death figures ‘an underestimate’, says chief medical officer

Latest figures bring the total number of Covid-19 care home deaths since the start of the outbreak to 1,043.

Be prepared for coronavirus restrictions to last the year, medical chief warns

Be prepared for coronavirus restrictions to last the year, medical chief warns

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has unveiled plans for contact tracing on a ‘large scale’ as a way of keeping the virus under control.

Gareth Bale donates £500,000 to hospital where he was born

Gareth Bale donates £500,000 to hospital where he was born

The Real Madrid star wanted to say thank you to all the staff at the hospital in Cardiff during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Woman thanks NHS staff after giving birth in supermarket car park

Woman thanks NHS staff after giving birth in supermarket car park

An ambulance failed to stop because the driver thought the father was cheering them on for working through the Covid-19 crisis.

Total lifting of lockdown wholly unreasonable, chief medical officer warns

Total lifting of lockdown wholly unreasonable, chief medical officer warns

Prof Whitty said social distancing measures will have to stay until either a vaccine or highly effective drugs that prevent deaths are deployed.

Uplifting news: A back-garden marathon and a policeman’s tearful NHS thank-you

Uplifting news: A back-garden marathon and a policeman’s tearful NHS thank-you

A round-up of today’s feelgood stories.

Hotline open for vulnerable people to call for help from NHS volunteers

Hotline open for vulnerable people to call for help from NHS volunteers

Over 600,000 people have been approved to help those most at risk during the coronavirus crisis.

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