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Covid-19: Health Secretary sets target of 100,000 tests per day

Covid-19: Health Secretary sets target of 100,000 tests per day

Some 2,921 people have now died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK.

William and Kate call colleagues of first NHS consultant to die with coronavirus

William and Kate call colleagues of first NHS consultant to die with coronavirus

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge telephoned two UK hospitals to speak to staff treating Covid-19 patients.

Coronavirus transmission rate may have fallen, says expert

Coronavirus transmission rate may have fallen, says expert

Professor Stephen Powis was speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference.

‘Smell test’ campaign could help experts track coronavirus spread

‘Smell test’ campaign could help experts track coronavirus spread

The campaign, led by British doctors and a British former Wall Street worker, asks people to report whether they can smell household objects.

What are the different tests for coronavirus?

What are the different tests for coronavirus?

On Wednesday, 10,657 tests were carried out, according to Public Health England.

Health Secretary announces ‘five-pillar’ plan to boost coronavirus testing

Health Secretary announces ‘five-pillar’ plan to boost coronavirus testing

Matt Hancock said the Government is aiming to increase testing to 100,000 per day by the end of April.

ITV to pause programming as public applaud NHS workers

ITV to pause programming as public applaud NHS workers

The Clap For Carers initiative began in the UK last week.

Pupils’ submitted coursework will not be marked this year, SQA says

Pupils’ submitted coursework will not be marked this year, SQA says

It was previously announced that coursework for Higher and Advanced Higher courses would not be marked.

‘Reckless’ man jailed over hospital trip

‘Reckless’ man jailed over hospital trip

Kierran Stevenson, 32, was sentenced to three months in prison.

CCTV images released as search for missing teenager Owen Harding continues

CCTV images released as search for missing teenager Owen Harding continues

On Thursday – a week after he was last seen – Sussex Police issued a plea for motorists to check their dashcam footage.

Future of Gourmet Burger Kitchen in doubt after owner pulls cash support

Future of Gourmet Burger Kitchen in doubt after owner pulls cash support

Famous Brands, the chain’s South African owner, said it had taken the decision to ‘withhold financial support’ from the UK firm.

Construction of NHS Louisa Jordan under way

Construction of NHS Louisa Jordan under way

More than 400 contractors are working alongside nearly 150 clinicians and operational staff to establish the temporary hospital.

People with dementia ‘seeing symptoms increase’ during outbreak – charity

People with dementia ‘seeing symptoms increase’ during outbreak – charity

The Alzheimer’s Society is hearing daily from people who are worrying how to cope, confused and isolated during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: New target of 100,000 tests per day set by Health Secretary

Covid-19: New target of 100,000 tests per day set by Health Secretary

The Government has been under intense scrutiny over its testing policy on coronavirus.

Drive-through assessment venue among Covid-19 ‘hot sites’ under construction

Drive-through assessment venue among Covid-19 ‘hot sites’ under construction

A four-lane facility is being built in Whitstable, Kent.

Scientists identify Covid-19 testing method that delivers result in 25 minutes

Scientists identify Covid-19 testing method that delivers result in 25 minutes

The new method could help improve patient services in the wider community, researchers say.

New guidance issued on protective equipment for health and social care workers

New guidance issued on protective equipment for health and social care workers

The new guidance covers NHS workers in hospitals, GP and dental surgeries, and those working in care homes and delivering care to people’s homes.

Pressure to put on ‘brave face’ could risk mental health – charity

Pressure to put on ‘brave face’ could risk mental health – charity

Suicide prevention charities are urging anyone who feels at risk to seek help.

UK most heavily targeted nation for coronavirus email spam, research claims

UK most heavily targeted nation for coronavirus email spam, research claims

The UK ranks worse than the US and France for receiving spam related to Covid-19, a cyber security firm claims.

Nissan furloughs almost all staff in the UK

Nissan furloughs almost all staff in the UK

The plant which shut in March will remain closed for the rest of this month at least.

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