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Where and when should I wear face coverings?

Where and when should I wear face coverings?

The PA news agency examines the key questions surrounding the Government’s new rules regarding face coverings.

Man dead after suspected shooting in Hackney

Man dead after suspected shooting in Hackney

No arrests have been made.

More than 700 families send tributes from afar to honour D-Day heroes

More than 700 families send tributes from afar to honour D-Day heroes

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is offering to place tributes at graves after the coronavirus pandemic curtailed commemoration plans in France.

Rescue car for stranded Britons breaks down in Indian tiger reserve

Rescue car for stranded Britons breaks down in Indian tiger reserve

Hundreds of passengers had been stuck in Southern India for four weeks after flight options ceased following the coronavirus outbreak.

Normandy veterans set to complete 104-mile cycle challenge

Normandy veterans set to complete 104-mile cycle challenge

The 104 miles is the same distance as Len Gibbon’s historic journey from Portsmouth to Gold Beach, Normandy, in 1944.

What the papers say – June 6

What the papers say – June 6

A variety of coronavirus-related stories feature in Saturday’s papers.

Madeleine McCann suspect ‘investigated over two other child disappearances’

Madeleine McCann suspect ‘investigated over two other child disappearances’

Scotland Yard’s Operation Grange still considers the Madeleine case a missing person inquiry.

Sunday trading laws could be relaxed to stimulate economy

Sunday trading laws could be relaxed to stimulate economy

Meanwhile there are fears that coronavirus could be spreading exponentially in parts of England.

George Floyd protests planned across UK as public urged to avoid mass gatherings

George Floyd protests planned across UK as public urged to avoid mass gatherings

An estimated 4,000 people are expected to attend a demonstration in Bristol.

Madeleine McCann suspect ‘investigated over two other child disappearances’

Madeleine McCann suspect ‘investigated over two other child disappearances’

Scotland Yard’s Operation Grange still considers the Madeleine case a missing person inquiry.

Hospital staff return favour and applaud man who clapped them for 40 days

Hospital staff return favour and applaud man who clapped them for 40 days

Workers at Basildon Hospital said Colin Wilkinson’s efforts each morning gave them hope.

Heavy showers and gales over weekend as temperature drops

Heavy showers and gales over weekend as temperature drops

An ‘unseasonably deep’ low-pressure system will move south from Scandinavia bringing with it wetter weather.

Tory MP apologises for attending gathering despite lockdown

Tory MP apologises for attending gathering despite lockdown

Bob Seely said it ‘would have been better to have spoken to this person without any others nearby’.

Government to tackle structural inequalities affecting Covid-19 deaths

Government to tackle structural inequalities affecting Covid-19 deaths

Figures have also suggested that BAME people were nearly 50% more likely than white people to be arrested in London under coronavirus laws.

All hospital visitors, outpatients and staff required to cover faces

All hospital visitors, outpatients and staff required to cover faces

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that those in hospital are “more likely” to catch coronavirus whether they work in a clinical setting or not.

Hancock urges people not to attend mass demonstrations this weekend

Hancock urges people not to attend mass demonstrations this weekend

There have been protests worldwide following the death of George Floyd.

Covid-19 transmission rates appear higher in North West and South West – Hancock

Covid-19 transmission rates appear higher in North West and South West – Hancock

All hospital visitors and outpatients will be required to wear face coverings from June 15 in England, while staff wear masks, Matt Hancock said.

Matt Hancock urges people who have recovered from coronavirus to donate plasma

Matt Hancock urges people who have recovered from coronavirus to donate plasma

Matt Hancock said the process was ‘simple and straightforward’.

Uplifting news: Nine-year-old raises £100,000 and llama joins protesters

Uplifting news: Nine-year-old raises £100,000 and llama joins protesters

A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.

Use face coverings where social distancing not possible, new WHO advice says

Use face coverings where social distancing not possible, new WHO advice says

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has also said hospital visitors and outpatients will be required to wear face coverings.

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