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Still no answer to question of immunity, says infectious disease expert

Still no answer to question of immunity, says infectious disease expert

Professor David Heymann was speaking at a press briefing for the Chatham House think tank.

Five things we learned from the first virtual PMQs

Five things we learned from the first virtual PMQs

The hybrid session in the Commons was Sir Keir Starmer’s first turn at the despatch box as Labour leader.

Coronavirus deaths in care homes not inevitable, says Sturgeon

Coronavirus deaths in care homes not inevitable, says Sturgeon

The First Minister pledged support for older people as she spoke at the Scottish Government’s daily briefing.

The NHS is there for you, Health Secretary tells non-Covid patients

The NHS is there for you, Health Secretary tells non-Covid patients

People needing medical attention for conditions other than coronavirus must seek help immediately, Matt Hancock told the House of Commons.

Post Office launches cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers

Post Office launches cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers

The scheme means people who must avoid leaving home because of the risk of infection can still get cash.

‘Staggering’ amount of PPE needed for care home sector, says procurement expert

‘Staggering’ amount of PPE needed for care home sector, says procurement expert

Officials said supplies of surgical gowns arriving on a plane from Turkey could be used within days.

Mary Lou McDonald feels ‘lucky’ to recover from coronavirus

Mary Lou McDonald feels ‘lucky’ to recover from coronavirus

Sinn Fein’s president received a positive diagnosis for Covid-19 after being tested on March 28.

Lonely children twice as likely to be groomed online, NSPCC warns

Lonely children twice as likely to be groomed online, NSPCC warns

The charity says it is concerned about the online safety of children during the coronavirus lockdown.

Call for decisive climate action as 50th Earth Day takes place amid pandemic

Call for decisive climate action as 50th Earth Day takes place amid pandemic

UN urges countries to use the coronavirus recovery to tackle the environmental crisis.

New coronavirus testing laboratory opens in Glasgow

New coronavirus testing laboratory opens in Glasgow

It is part of a network of diagnostic testing facilities alongside other Lighthouse Lab sites in England.

Care home coronavirus deaths ‘could be double the number reported’

Care home coronavirus deaths ‘could be double the number reported’

One care boss says his group alone has suffered hundreds of deaths.

Archaeologist describes lockdown in remote Alaskan village

Archaeologist describes lockdown in remote Alaskan village

Dr Rick Knecht, of the University of Aberdeen, leads a team in the Yupik village of Quinhagak.

Starmer challenges Raab over coronavirus response at Labour leader’s first PMQs

Starmer challenges Raab over coronavirus response at Labour leader’s first PMQs

Ministers have been accused of being slow at every stage when responding to the pandemic crisis.

Some small businesses ‘falling through coronavirus safety net’

Some small businesses ‘falling through coronavirus safety net’

Tradesmen like plumbers and electricians with no commercial properties are struggling to access a fair share of official reliefs, the FSB said.

Coronavirus involved in more than 1,600 deaths in Scotland since outbreak began

Coronavirus involved in more than 1,600 deaths in Scotland since outbreak began

The latest National Records of Scotland figures include suspected or probable causes of Covid-19.

Call to extend Job Retention Scheme to phase in return of Northern Ireland staff

Call to extend Job Retention Scheme to phase in return of Northern Ireland staff

The Government pays 80% of wages of furloughed workers up to £2,500 a month and has seen a significant take-up.

Fever-Tree cheers ‘robust’ sales of mixers despite pandemic

Fever-Tree cheers ‘robust’ sales of mixers despite pandemic

The company said its off-trade business, which supplies shops and supermarkets, saw ‘strong’ sales in the build-up to the lockdown.

Life on the inside: 10 birds to spot from your window

Life on the inside: 10 birds to spot from your window

Take time to appreciate the joy of nature despite the constraints of the coronavirus restrictions.

Covid-19 vaccine possible for frontline staff by late winter, says researcher

Covid-19 vaccine possible for frontline staff by late winter, says researcher

Professor Robin Shattock added that his team at Imperial College is hoping to start human trials in June.

Covid-19 screening research offers reassurance for NHS staff treating patients

Covid-19 screening research offers reassurance for NHS staff treating patients

A study of NHS staff in Newcastle found infection rates were no different for staff in clinical or non-clinical roles.

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