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Test that can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes being deployed in hospitals

Test that can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes being deployed in hospitals

A portable machine called Samba II has been developed by a University of Cambridge spin-off company.

People urged to double-bag coronavirus waste after used face masks found in bins

People urged to double-bag coronavirus waste after used face masks found in bins

Birmingham City Council said its collection crew refused to pick up the rubbish at the block of flats.

Boris Johnson says testing will ‘unlock the coronavirus puzzle’

Boris Johnson says testing will ‘unlock the coronavirus puzzle’

Public Health England says more than 10,000 tests per day are now being carried out.

Temporary relief proposed for borrowers with overdrafts, credit cards and loans

Temporary relief proposed for borrowers with overdrafts, credit cards and loans

The Financial Conduct Authority plans a series of ‘stop gap’ measures, which could be in force by April 9.

Life on the inside: the UK’s 10 most Googled coronavirus questions

Life on the inside: the UK’s 10 most Googled coronavirus questions

The nation has asked Google how to avoid catching Covid-19 and even how to make their own face masks.

Questions asked over collapse of deal for Covid-19 testing gear for Wales

Questions asked over collapse of deal for Covid-19 testing gear for Wales

Stephen Crabb, chairman of the Welsh Affairs Committee, has written to Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart.

PZ Cussons boss stripped of retirement cash after undisclosed payments

PZ Cussons boss stripped of retirement cash after undisclosed payments

Alex Kanellis led the Imperial Leather maker for 13 years.

Human ancestor Homo erectus ‘at least 150,000 years older than thought’

Human ancestor Homo erectus ‘at least 150,000 years older than thought’

The findings are based on skull fragments from a site in South Africa.

Unite continues BA talks over coronavirus threat to jobs

Unite continues BA talks over coronavirus threat to jobs

The airline has grounded much of its fleet and has been in negotiations with the union all week.

Government must give clear advice to public on healthy eating – experts

Government must give clear advice to public on healthy eating – experts

The scientists said there is considerable evidence that nutritional status crucially affects our immune responses.

Caesars Entertainment pays £13m for ‘serious systematic failings’

Caesars Entertainment pays £13m for ‘serious systematic failings’

The business was given the Gambling Commission’s biggest penalty package to date.

What the papers say – April 2

What the papers say – April 2

The nation’s newspapers are calling on the Government to improve Britain’s Covid-19 testing capabilities.

Coronavirus: Donald Trump says British ship passengers to be flown home

Coronavirus: Donald Trump says British ship passengers to be flown home

A total of 200 Britons are aboard the Zaandam and Rotterdam, which are waiting to dock in Florida.

Call for rates relief extension to support whisky industry during lockdown

Call for rates relief extension to support whisky industry during lockdown

The Scotch Whisky Association says its members need more help from the Scottish Government while production is scaled back.

Effectiveness of school closures in historic pandemics put under the microscope

Effectiveness of school closures in historic pandemics put under the microscope

The new study by King’s College London found children continued to interact with others despite public health recommendations.

Concerns over the supply of antimalarials in fight against Covid-19

Concerns over the supply of antimalarials in fight against Covid-19

A letter written by Italian doctors calls for ethical considerations to be made before any widespread use of the drugs, which are still being tested.

Coronavirus: Care homes struggling as PPE prices skyrocket

Coronavirus: Care homes struggling as PPE prices skyrocket

One Surrey provider says prices have risen to ‘laughable’ levels as ‘unethical’ firms seek to cash in.

Covid-19 patients could have treatment withdrawn to save others

Covid-19 patients could have treatment withdrawn to save others

The British Medical Association said health professionals could be forced to make ‘grave decisions’.

Covid-19: Almost 950,000 people apply for Universal Credit in two weeks

Covid-19: Almost 950,000 people apply for Universal Credit in two weeks

This is up from about 100,000 in a normal two-week period.

William and Kate phone hospital staff as Covid-19 outbreak intensifies

William and Kate phone hospital staff as Covid-19 outbreak intensifies

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chatted to medical workers in Scotland and the Midlands.

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