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Coronavirus quarantine measures can play key role in reducing deaths – review

Coronavirus quarantine measures can play key role in reducing deaths – review

The 10 studies addressing Covid-19 modelled outbreak scenarios in China, the UK, South Korea and on a cruise ship.

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Robinson appeared by video link from custody before Mr Justice Sweeney alongside four co-defendants.

Babies may be at greater risk as health staff are redeployed to tackle Covid-19

Babies may be at greater risk as health staff are redeployed to tackle Covid-19

Charities warn of ‘perfect storm’ for families with young children.

Channel 4 cuts content budget by £150m in response to coronavirus crisis

Channel 4 cuts content budget by £150m in response to coronavirus crisis

It will also furlough staff, while board members will take pay cuts.

Daughters of murdered nurse seek justice so they can ‘remember her for her’

Daughters of murdered nurse seek justice so they can ‘remember her for her’

The murder of Janet Brown at her home in Radnage, Buckinghamshire, 25 years ago has never been solved.

Hospital worker hailed as ‘unsung hero’ after dying with Covid-19

Hospital worker hailed as ‘unsung hero’ after dying with Covid-19

Barbara Moore, 54, was a patient discharge planner at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool.

Four in 10 cars speeding on quiet roads during lockdown in Greater Manchester

Four in 10 cars speeding on quiet roads during lockdown in Greater Manchester

The region’s mayor Andy Burnham said police will now be targeting hotspots where speeding is happening.

Care for patients ‘fundamentally compromised’ by PPE issues

Care for patients ‘fundamentally compromised’ by PPE issues

Leading nurses have warned that their safety is being compromised by a lack of protective equipment.

Zoom enlists help of ex-Facebook security chief in effort to fix privacy issues

Zoom enlists help of ex-Facebook security chief in effort to fix privacy issues

Alex Stamos will be an outside adviser to Zoom as it faces security concerns amid a surge in popularity.

Government expands WhatsApp coronavirus information service

Government expands WhatsApp coronavirus information service

The messaging chatbot has already sent over one million messages since launching last month.

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Maurice Robinson, from Northern Ireland, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and acquiring criminal property.

Cricketers run from police enforcing coronavirus lockdown

Cricketers run from police enforcing coronavirus lockdown

Officers were enforcing the Covid-19 lockdown rules.

Ornate ostrich eggs shed light on an interconnected ancient world – study

Ornate ostrich eggs shed light on an interconnected ancient world – study

The findings pinpoint the complex origin and history of the luxury items.

National Trust urges people to stay at home for Easter

National Trust urges people to stay at home for Easter

National Trust properties will not be open this Easter.

Daughter pays tribute to nurse of 44 years who ‘loved the NHS’

Daughter pays tribute to nurse of 44 years who ‘loved the NHS’

Alice Kit Tak Ong, 70, originally from Hong Kong, was working full time up until the day she fell ill.

Pet dogs join Charles and Camilla in picture to mark 15th wedding anniversary

Pet dogs join Charles and Camilla in picture to mark 15th wedding anniversary

The prince and the duchess, joined by Beth and Bluebell, were photographed at their Scottish retreat Birkhall.

Conman who posed as fireman and lied about vasectomy jailed for £100,000 frauds

Conman who posed as fireman and lied about vasectomy jailed for £100,000 frauds

Greg Wilson, a 39-year-old ex-soldier, was married with three children and living in Darlington.

Security flaws in Ford and VW connected cars could pose risk to drivers – Which?

Security flaws in Ford and VW connected cars could pose risk to drivers – Which?

The consumer group said there is a lack of meaningful regulation for on-board technology in the motor industry.

UK and US security agencies warn of ongoing coronavirus cyber threat

UK and US security agencies warn of ongoing coronavirus cyber threat

A joint advisory from the agencies warns cybercriminals are looking to exploit fear around the Covid-19 outbreak to target people.

How prevalent is coronavirus around the UK?

How prevalent is coronavirus around the UK?

What the latest statistics suggest about the geographical spread of confirmed cases.

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