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Aggressive control measures ‘halted first wave of coronavirus outside Hubei’

Aggressive control measures ‘halted first wave of coronavirus outside Hubei’

Researchers say their findings are critical for other countries in early stages of lockdown.

Nearly third of nurseries still charging fees despite Covid-19 closures – survey

Nearly third of nurseries still charging fees despite Covid-19 closures – survey

Providers say they need financial support to ensure they can reopen in the future.

Google gives free access to games on Stadia platform

Google gives free access to games on Stadia platform

Grid, Destiny 2: The Collection and Thumper will be available at no cost for two months.

William and Kate chat to children of key workers in first ‘virtual’ royal visit

William and Kate chat to children of key workers in first ‘virtual’ royal visit

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a voice call to a Burnley school to hear about the challenges staff and pupils face.

Health chiefs warn public to ignore alarmist message circulated on WhatsApp

Health chiefs warn public to ignore alarmist message circulated on WhatsApp

The message, from an unknown source, makes a number of claims about the pandemic, including restrictions on movement and predicted case numbers.

Non-coronavirus patients urged to keep attending emergency departments

Non-coronavirus patients urged to keep attending emergency departments

A&E attendance numbers have dropped during the coronavirus outbreak.

Restrictions on movement to remain in place for Northern Ireland

Restrictions on movement to remain in place for Northern Ireland

The number of deaths linked to coronavirus in a hospital setting in Northern Ireland rose to 78.

Boris Johnson ‘improving’ and ‘sitting up in intensive care bed’ with Covid-19

Boris Johnson ‘improving’ and ‘sitting up in intensive care bed’ with Covid-19

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the Prime Minister has been ‘engaging positively’ with medics.

Star Wars actor sends message of support to music pupils in Wales

Star Wars actor sends message of support to music pupils in Wales

Anthony Daniels played C-3PO in the nine Skywalker saga films between 1977 and 2019.

Woman charged over ‘significant speeds’ on A9 despite stay-at-home measures

Woman charged over ‘significant speeds’ on A9 despite stay-at-home measures

The white car was travelling on the road between Inverness and Wick on Tuesday, with a 25-year-old man in the car issued with a fixed penalty fine.

Facebook provides NHS with Portal video chat devices to help care home residents

Facebook provides NHS with Portal video chat devices to help care home residents

The social network is giving more than 2,000 of the devices in a bid to enable those most at-risk to connect with family.

Most schools open for children of key workers have no pupils attending

Most schools open for children of key workers have no pupils attending

Schools have closed to all but the youngsters of healthcare workers and other essential staff since last month to hamper the spread of coronavirus.

Birmingham NEC Nightingale Hospital ‘phenomenal’ effort

Birmingham NEC Nightingale Hospital ‘phenomenal’ effort

The 500-bed facility located at the NEC complex will be open for patients from Friday.

WHO chief says politicisation of Covid-19 will lead to ‘more body bags’

WHO chief says politicisation of Covid-19 will lead to ‘more body bags’

The World Health Organisation called for unity after facing criticism for its response to the crisis.

Jigsaw manufacturers see upsurge in business

Jigsaw manufacturers see upsurge in business

Some firms are struggling to keep up with demand, with sales increases of over 150%.

Snapchat down for users around the world

Snapchat down for users around the world

The social media platform has confirmed an issue and is working to fix it.

Driver caught doing 130mph claimed he was trying to avoid virus

Driver caught doing 130mph claimed he was trying to avoid virus

The man was caught speeding on the M25 by Surrey Police.

Coronavirus: British teacher in Wuhan now thankful he didn’t return to UK

Coronavirus: British teacher in Wuhan now thankful he didn’t return to UK

Chris Hill, 38, considered returning to the UK at the start of the city’s coronavirus outbreak, but is now relieved he did not.

Police appeal after pair ‘lick hands and contaminate supermarket produce’

Police appeal after pair ‘lick hands and contaminate supermarket produce’

The store was thoroughly disinfected and the food had to be destroyed.

Government unveils £750m support package for struggling charities

Government unveils £750m support package for struggling charities

The Chancellor said groups will receive cash grants to ensure they can meet increased demand as a result of coronavirus.

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