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Hospital declares critical incident after oxygen equipment ‘technical issue’

Hospital declares critical incident after oxygen equipment ‘technical issue’

Watford General hospital asked people to stay away following the technical issue which it said did not pose any risk to patients.

‘Lower compliance’ to lockdown among young, warns Michael Gove

‘Lower compliance’ to lockdown among young, warns Michael Gove

It came as people were photographed sunbathing and surfing during the weekend’s warm weather.

Ventilators are being made and brought in for the NHS, Michael Gove says

Ventilators are being made and brought in for the NHS, Michael Gove says

The Cabinet Office minister said the ventilators for the NHS will help ‘more patients get the care they need, when they need it’.

Carrie Symonds ‘on the mend’ after suffering Covid-19 symptoms

Carrie Symonds ‘on the mend’ after suffering Covid-19 symptoms

The pregnant 32-year-old had been in self-isolation since partner Boris Johnson tested positive for the virus.

Ventilators a key weapon in fight against coronavirus

Ventilators a key weapon in fight against coronavirus

The devices take over a patient’s breathing function when the lungs have failed, pushing air into them and giving time to fight the infection.

New Covid-19 cases ‘stabilised’ but do not be complacent, health chief warns

New Covid-19 cases ‘stabilised’ but do not be complacent, health chief warns

The latest figures show the recorded death toll from the virus in the UK has risen above 4,000, including a five-year-old child.

Glasgow Airport turns car park into coronavirus testing facility for NHS staff

Glasgow Airport turns car park into coronavirus testing facility for NHS staff

The drive-through site will be open from Sunday afternoon.

Coronavirus: Health worker testing starts in NI as eight more deaths recorded

Coronavirus: Health worker testing starts in NI as eight more deaths recorded

Health workers are being tested by appointment at a drive-through facility in the car park at the SSE Arena in Belfast.

Coronavirus survivor given guard of honour as he is discharged from hospital

Coronavirus survivor given guard of honour as he is discharged from hospital

Hylton Murray-Philipson was captured on video being applauded by NHS staff.

Government urged to step in and save rail works from closure

Government urged to step in and save rail works from closure

Wabtec is planning to shut its base in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, and ‘consolidate’ its operations in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Five London bus workers have died with Covid-19, union says

Five London bus workers have died with Covid-19, union says

Unite said it had been working with operators to ensure safety for drivers and others in the industry.

Watford hospital says ‘don’t go to A&E until further notice’

Watford hospital says ‘don’t go to A&E until further notice’

Watford General told people to avoid its emergency department and advised people to visit other nearby doctors or seek advice through 111.

Coronavirus death toll in Scotland rises 46 to 218

Coronavirus death toll in Scotland rises 46 to 218

Those who have died after testing positive for Covid-19 rose from 172 on Friday to 218 on Saturday, the Scottish Government announced.

UK nationals flying home after being trapped on cruise liners in Florida

UK nationals flying home after being trapped on cruise liners in Florida

Many of the 200 UK nationals caught up in the saga boarded a charter flight which departed Fort Lauderdale airport on Saturday morning.

5G virus conspiracies condemned as ‘utter rubbish’ and a ‘risk to public health’

5G virus conspiracies condemned as ‘utter rubbish’ and a ‘risk to public health’

Celebrities fanning the flames of the theories ‘should be ashamed’.

John Lewis and Waitrose staff latest to get coronavirus bonus

John Lewis and Waitrose staff latest to get coronavirus bonus

All front-line workers at the department store and Waitrose supermarkets will get an extra £25 for each week they work in April and May.

PM congratulates new Labour leader and invites him to Covid-19 briefing

PM congratulates new Labour leader and invites him to Covid-19 briefing

Boris Johnson said there was a duty to work together during a national emergency.

Rivals congratulate Starmer on Labour leadership election victory

Rivals congratulate Starmer on Labour leadership election victory

Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson were among those who offered best wishes to Sir Keir.

Hospitals fighting outbreak at risk of cyber attack, Interpol warns

Hospitals fighting outbreak at risk of cyber attack, Interpol warns

Criminals are targeting major organisations to extort money, even while they are busy fighting the global crisis.

Newly-elected Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to bring party together

Newly-elected Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to bring party together

Angela Rayner won the deputy leadership race and promised to ‘do everything’ to repay her supporters’ trust.

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