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Charity appeals for donations to help elderly cope during Covid-19 pandemic

Charity appeals for donations to help elderly cope during Covid-19 pandemic

Age Scotland has experienced an increase in people contacting their helpline.

What the papers say – April 4

What the papers say – April 4

The latest Covid-19 developments dominate the papers on Saturday, including warnings of tighter lockdown regulations.

People urged to stay at home despite warm weather to prevent Covid-19 spread

People urged to stay at home despite warm weather to prevent Covid-19 spread

It came as a pandemic modeller advising the Government warned that Britain had ‘painted itself into a corner’ with no clear exit strategy.

Keir Starmer expected to be made Labour leader as contest concludes

Keir Starmer expected to be made Labour leader as contest concludes

The winner will be announced via email on Saturday – along with the results for the deputy leadership race.

Family of nurse who died ‘gasping for air’ call for coronavirus test

Family of nurse who died ‘gasping for air’ call for coronavirus test

Thomas Harvey, who worked as a nurse for 20 years, was showing symptoms of Covid-19.

Tributes paid to Leicestershire police officer who died in hospital

Tributes paid to Leicestershire police officer who died in hospital

Detective Steve Ford has been described by colleagues as a talented officer and a dedicated family man.

Health specialists ‘frustrated’ at lack of resources to ramp up Covid-19 testing

Health specialists ‘frustrated’ at lack of resources to ramp up Covid-19 testing

On Thursday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock committed to raising testing numbers to 100,000 tests a day by the end of April.

Cheltenham Festival organisers defend event after racegoers report symptoms

Cheltenham Festival organisers defend event after racegoers report symptoms

A number of people who attended the event have now reported symptoms.

Sir Elton John pledges million dollars to ensure HIV/Aids not ‘forgotten’

Sir Elton John pledges million dollars to ensure HIV/Aids not ‘forgotten’

The singer is in Los Angeles with his family.

Mother and daughter found dead after house fire had been stabbed

Mother and daughter found dead after house fire had been stabbed

Police were called to a fire at a property in Hemel Hempstead last Sunday and found three bodies.

UK air traffic down by almost 90% compared with last year

UK air traffic down by almost 90% compared with last year

Only 832 flights were handled in UK airspace on Thursday compared to 7,240 the previous year, the National Air Traffic Service said.

CCTV footage of people who might have seen missing Owen Harding

CCTV footage of people who might have seen missing Owen Harding

The footage was recorded on the evening the 16-year-old went missing.

Loss of taste and smell will not be added to Covid-19 symptoms watchlist

Loss of taste and smell will not be added to Covid-19 symptoms watchlist

Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed he lost his sense of taste while ill with coronavirus but experts say it is not part of the ‘case definition’.

Stormont noise must not drown out vital coronavirus message – Foster

Stormont noise must not drown out vital coronavirus message – Foster

The First Minister emphasised the unity of purpose within the executive in the wake of the latest dispute between ministers.

World’s largest clinical trial of Covid-19 treatments up and running in UK

World’s largest clinical trial of Covid-19 treatments up and running in UK

It is one of three national trials covering each major stage of the disease.

Son blames father’s death on lack of coronavirus testing for hospital staff

Son blames father’s death on lack of coronavirus testing for hospital staff

Jeff Lavington from South Wales caught the virus while recovering from a stroke.

More than one million benefits claims amid coronavirus outbreak

More than one million benefits claims amid coronavirus outbreak

The Department for Work and Pensions is recruiting 5,000 frontline staff to help it meet demand.

Chief nursing officer fears ‘more deaths’ as she paid tribute to late colleagues

Chief nursing officer fears ‘more deaths’ as she paid tribute to late colleagues

Ruth May said she wanted to honour nurses Areema Nasreen and Aimee O’Rourke, two nurses who died after contracting Covid-19.

Face masks not recommended for general wearing by public

Face masks not recommended for general wearing by public

It came after a teacher was praised as ‘extraordinary’ for creating masks for NHS workers using a 3D printer in her classroom.

Children don outfits for fancy-dress edition of Joe Wicks’ PE workout

Children don outfits for fancy-dress edition of Joe Wicks’ PE workout

Joe Wicks wore a Spider-Man costume for a Friday PE session.

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