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Lord Armstrong of Ilminster dies aged 93

Lord Armstrong of Ilminster dies aged 93

The former civil servant served Ted Heath, Harold Wilson and Margaret Thatcher at the most senior levels of government.

Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis

Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis

Nine NHS staff – five doctors, two nurses and two healthcare assistants – have now died after contracting the virus.

Birmingham Nightingale hospital work ‘accelerated’ as Midlands death toll rises

Birmingham Nightingale hospital work ‘accelerated’ as Midlands death toll rises

NHS England said 212 people diagnosed with Covid-19 died in the Midlands in the 24 hours to Friday at 5pm.

British nationals trapped on cruise ship return to UK

British nationals trapped on cruise ship return to UK

Several Latin American countries refused to let the Holland America Line’s Zaandam dock because of coronavirus fears.

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.

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