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The NHS Nightingale – how big is it, who will it treat and why the name?

The NHS Nightingale – how big is it, who will it treat and why the name?

The new NHS Nightingale hospital, set up to treat the rising numbers of Covid-19 victims, opens on Friday. Here’s what we know about the new facility.

Nightingale Hospital due to open as Matt Hancock sets 100,000 daily test target

Nightingale Hospital due to open as Matt Hancock sets 100,000 daily test target

The 4,000-bed temporary hospital is due to begin admitting its first coronavirus patients.

Heathrow to shut one runway after coronavirus traffic fall

Heathrow to shut one runway after coronavirus traffic fall

The London hub will operate its landings and take-offs from one strip from Monday April 6.

Coronavirus-hit cruise ship Zaandam docks in Florida

Coronavirus-hit cruise ship Zaandam docks in Florida

Its sister-ship the Rotterdam has also now been given permission to dock, the operating company has said.

Sturgeon: Lifting lockdown measures would not save economy

Sturgeon: Lifting lockdown measures would not save economy

The Scottish First Minister said saving lives is the top priority.

Matt Lucas reveals music video for NHS fundraising Baked Potato song

Matt Lucas reveals music video for NHS fundraising Baked Potato song

The music video was first premiered on The One Show, before being uploaded to Lucas’ YouTube channel.

12-year-old piper leaves healthcare worker in tears with doorstep performance

12-year-old piper leaves healthcare worker in tears with doorstep performance

George Orchin received a not through his letterbox asking if he could play for all the healthcare workers on his street

Outer Wilds wins big at Bafta Games Awards hosted from Dara O Briain’s home

Outer Wilds wins big at Bafta Games Awards hosted from Dara O Briain’s home

O Briain urges gamers to share their virtual world with people during the coronavirus pandemic.

In Pictures: Pipers join nationwide applause for health staff

In Pictures: Pipers join nationwide applause for health staff

Boris Johnson led the clap for carers in Downing Street.

Charles to open new NHS Nightingale Hospital

Charles to open new NHS Nightingale Hospital

The Prince of Wales will appear via video-link from Scotland to officially launch the new London medical facility.

Neighbours in shock over double murder on south London estate

Neighbours in shock over double murder on south London estate

Five men and a woman were arrested at the scene of the murders in Stockwell.

Treasury announces further Covid-19 support for businesses

Treasury announces further Covid-19 support for businesses

The Chancellor has confirmed an additional scheme designed to assist larger businesses which had been unable to access Government-backed loans.

Boris Johnson emerges from self-isolation to join UK applauding key workers

Boris Johnson emerges from self-isolation to join UK applauding key workers

The Prime Minister kept his distance from the crowd gathered outside Number 10 Downing Street.

Nightingale hospitals to open in Bristol and Harrogate

Nightingale hospitals to open in Bristol and Harrogate

The news of another 1,500 extra beds comes on the same day that the first new hospital is due to open in London.

PFA says footballers must ‘share burden’ after Matt Hancock calls for pay cut

PFA says footballers must ‘share burden’ after Matt Hancock calls for pay cut

The Health Secretary said Premier League footballers should ‘play their part’ in the national effort against coronavirus.

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.

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