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Parents urged not to worry about children coping with coronavirus lockdown

Parents urged not to worry about children coping with coronavirus lockdown

A psychology expert has said youngsters are ‘typically resilient’ and the situation should not lead to any long-term problems.

Crowd-sourced spring diary reveals hope of nature in uncertain times

Crowd-sourced spring diary reveals hope of nature in uncertain times

Entries from across the UK were written as the country went into lockdown.

Quarter of firms shut doors in face of coronavirus

Quarter of firms shut doors in face of coronavirus

The ONS has also revealed that 38% of firms which continued to trade said their turnover was ‘substantially lower than normal’.

Facebook to send myth-busting messages to viewers of virus misinformation

Facebook to send myth-busting messages to viewers of virus misinformation

The platform will start showing messages in the News Feed of those who have interacted with Covid-19 misinformation and link them to official advice.

Zoo celebrates newly hatched Humboldt penguin chicks

Zoo celebrates newly hatched Humboldt penguin chicks

The birth of the two chicks is said to be a vital contribution to the European breeding programme of threatened species.

ITV to broadcast round of applause, this time from healthcare workers

ITV to broadcast round of applause, this time from healthcare workers

It will air as part of ITV’s NHS Day.

Academics redeployed to focus on coronavirus treatment

Academics redeployed to focus on coronavirus treatment

Experts at the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Inflammation Research will try to find new therapies before a Covid-19 vaccine becomes available.

Health minister Dorries forced to clarify lockdown comments after Twitter row

Health minister Dorries forced to clarify lockdown comments after Twitter row

Nadine Dorries said journalists should stop asking about the Government’s exit strategy as full lockdown can only end when there is a vaccine.

Four doctors raise thousands for NHS by growing moustaches

Four doctors raise thousands for NHS by growing moustaches

Four friends, dubbed the Hairy Heroes, are on track to raise £10,000 for the NHS with their facial hair challenge.

Veteran Tom Moore, 99, raises £12m for NHS after completing charity walk

Veteran Tom Moore, 99, raises £12m for NHS after completing charity walk

He did 100 laps of his garden in Bedfordshire, ending with a special guard of honour.

Shell reveals ambition to be emissions-neutral by 2050

Shell reveals ambition to be emissions-neutral by 2050

The oil giant said social expectations are changing rapidly.

Health Secretary warns it ‘will take time’ for life to return to normal

Health Secretary warns it ‘will take time’ for life to return to normal

The lockdown is to be extended as a key scientific adviser calls for ‘accelerated action’ to put an exit strategy in place.

Harry in WellChild video call with seriously ill children and their families

Harry in WellChild video call with seriously ill children and their families

The duke chatted for 30 minutes and stressed the Government needed to do more to help them.

Coronavirus lockdown exit will be step-by-step process – NI’s First Minister

Coronavirus lockdown exit will be step-by-step process – NI’s First Minister

Arlene Foster has said social distancing will be ‘with us for a long time’.

EasyJet to keep middle seats empty when flights resume

EasyJet to keep middle seats empty when flights resume

The airline has grounded its entire fleet due to the coronavirus pandemic.

EasyJet expects to post half-year losses of up to £205m

EasyJet expects to post half-year losses of up to £205m

Chief executive Johan Lundgren said the airline took ‘swift action’ to meet the challenges of coronavirus.

Captain Tom Moore, 99, passes £12m in NHS fundraising bid

Captain Tom Moore, 99, passes £12m in NHS fundraising bid

Captain Tom Moore, who lives with his family in Bedfordshire, is due to complete the last of the 25-metre laps on Thursday.

Funds pour in for family of pregnant nurse who died of Covid-19

Funds pour in for family of pregnant nurse who died of Covid-19

Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong’s baby daughter was delivered by C-section and is said to be doing well.

Scientist challenges Health Secretary Matt Hancock on face masks

Scientist challenges Health Secretary Matt Hancock on face masks

Jeremy Howard, who recently led a review into masks, says they are a very important tool in the fight against Covid-19

Captain Tom Moore, 99, passes £11m in NHS fundraising bid

Captain Tom Moore, 99, passes £11m in NHS fundraising bid

He is expected to complete the challenge on Thursday.

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