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New Nightingale Hospital ‘won’t need to open if people obey social distancing’

New Nightingale Hospital ‘won’t need to open if people obey social distancing’

New Nightingale Hospital ‘won’t need to open if people obey social distancing’

14 April 2020

The 460-bed unit in Washington, Tyne and Wear, will only be needed if North East hospitals are unable to cope with the influx of Covid-19 patients.


Shortage of protective gear persists – medics

Shortage of protective gear persists – medics

Shortage of protective gear persists – medics

14 April 2020

Doctors are still reporting shortfalls of personal protective equipment (PPE).


Covid-19 linked to one in five of all deaths – official figures

Covid-19 linked to one in five of all deaths – official figures

Covid-19 linked to one in five of all deaths – official figures

14 April 2020

Coronavirus has pushed the death toll in England and Wales to its highest level since official weekly figures began in 2005.


Doctor calls for recognition of migrant workers after death of nurse friend

Doctor calls for recognition of migrant workers after death of nurse friend

Doctor calls for recognition of migrant workers after death of nurse friend

14 April 2020

Salah Hammouche suggested wards could be named after colleagues like Leilani Dayrit.


Sturgeon vows to investigate PPE claims as Scots coronavirus deaths rise to 615

Sturgeon vows to investigate PPE claims as Scots coronavirus deaths rise to 615

Sturgeon vows to investigate PPE claims as Scots coronavirus deaths rise to 615

14 April 2020

Scotland’s First Minister said essential equipment being diverted from one part of the UK to another would be ‘unconscionable and unacceptable’.


UK economy could sink 35% and unemployment hit 3.4 million, OBR says

UK economy could sink 35% and unemployment hit 3.4 million, OBR says

UK economy could sink 35% and unemployment hit 3.4 million, OBR says

14 April 2020

Unemployment is expected to hit 3.4 million, the independent group added.


Warning over rise in fly-tipping in face of lockdown

Warning over rise in fly-tipping in face of lockdown

Warning over rise in fly-tipping in face of lockdown

14 April 2020

There are also concerns ‘unscrupulous traders’ are exploiting the social distancing rules to provide illegal waste services.


First UK-built ventilators delivered to hospitals after production line boost

First UK-built ventilators delivered to hospitals after production line boost

First UK-built ventilators delivered to hospitals after production line boost

14 April 2020

Another device is in the final stage of regulatory approval as orders for a different model were scrapped by the Government.


We have to do whatever it takes to keep the economy going – Lord Darling

We have to do whatever it takes to keep the economy going – Lord Darling

We have to do whatever it takes to keep the economy going – Lord Darling

14 April 2020

The Labour peer warned the Government had “no alternative but to see this out” in economic and health terms over coronavirus.


Arthritis charity launches chatbot to offer Covid-19 advice

Arthritis charity launches chatbot to offer Covid-19 advice

Arthritis charity launches chatbot to offer Covid-19 advice

14 April 2020

Versus Arthritis has introduced a chatbot to its website which can give users health and lifestyle guidance during the pandemic.


What is the UK advice on face masks?

What is the UK advice on face masks?

What is the UK advice on face masks?

14 April 2020

Do they help stop the spread of Covid-19?


Sinn Fein president’s ‘great relief’ at recovering from Covid-19

Sinn Fein president’s ‘great relief’ at recovering from Covid-19

Sinn Fein president’s ‘great relief’ at recovering from Covid-19

14 April 2020

Mary Lou McDonald has revealed she developed post-viral pleurisy but is now on medication and hopes to be back at work next week.


Red phone box transformed into food larder to help vulnerable villagers

Red phone box transformed into food larder to help vulnerable villagers

Red phone box transformed into food larder to help vulnerable villagers

14 April 2020

Plant stands are being used as shelves to hold items including fresh vegetables from farmers operating around Muthill in Perthshire.


10% of hospital nurses off work with virus symptoms or in isolation

10% of hospital nurses off work with virus symptoms or in isolation

10% of hospital nurses off work with virus symptoms or in isolation

14 April 2020

The news comes as the NHS has increased testing capacity to include family members of health service staff.


Teachers demand evidence from Boris Johnson on risks of reopening schools early

Teachers demand evidence from Boris Johnson on risks of reopening schools early

Teachers demand evidence from Boris Johnson on risks of reopening schools early

14 April 2020

Education union calls on the Prime Minister to consider increased number of mortalities among children, parents and teachers.


Spitfire pilot added to ranks of The Few after nearly 80 years

Spitfire pilot added to ranks of The Few after nearly 80 years

Spitfire pilot added to ranks of The Few after nearly 80 years

14 April 2020

Sergeant James Eric William Ballard had only nine hours of flying time before he joined his squadron and served in the Battle of Britain


Covid-19: Man wrongly convicted under Coronavirus Act

Covid-19: Man wrongly convicted under Coronavirus Act

Covid-19: Man wrongly convicted under Coronavirus Act

14 April 2020

The Metropolitan Police said the charge and his £60 fine has been set aside.


Bus drivers handling cash ‘is a killer’

Bus drivers handling cash ‘is a killer’

Bus drivers handling cash ‘is a killer’

14 April 2020

A trade union official says drivers are ‘absolutely terrified for their lives’.


Eamonn Holmes attempts to ‘clear up’ coronavirus 5G comments

Eamonn Holmes attempts to ‘clear up’ coronavirus 5G comments

Eamonn Holmes attempts to ‘clear up’ coronavirus 5G comments

14 April 2020

The presenter addressed the issue on This Morning.


Around 10% of coronavirus-related deaths to April 3 were outside hospitals – ONS

Around 10% of coronavirus-related deaths to April 3 were outside hospitals – ONS

Around 10% of coronavirus-related deaths to April 3 were outside hospitals – ONS

14 April 2020

There were 406 such deaths – 217 in care homes, 33 in hospices, 136 in private homes, three in other communal establishments and 17 elsewhere.


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