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Government claims progress in Covid-19 testing programme

Government claims progress in Covid-19 testing programme

Government claims progress in Covid-19 testing programme

13 April 2020

The latest figures show 18,000 tests are carried out a day in Britain, the Prime Minister’s spokesman said.


Filipino nurse dies after contracting Covid-19

Filipino nurse dies after contracting Covid-19

Filipino nurse dies after contracting Covid-19

13 April 2020

Melujean Ballesteros, 60, worked at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, where she died on Sunday.


Rules should be waived for those who cannot access public funds, SNP tell Patel

Rules should be waived for those who cannot access public funds, SNP tell Patel

Rules should be waived for those who cannot access public funds, SNP tell Patel

13 April 2020

SNP MP Stuart McDonald said: ‘Saving lives must be the priority – it is as simple as that.’


Drawings and gifts make your day better, says young binman

Drawings and gifts make your day better, says young binman

Drawings and gifts make your day better, says young binman

13 April 2020

Jack Mills, an 18-year-old refuse collector in Manchester, has received Easter eggs, beer, messages of support, and drawings from children.


Presenting line-up for BBC One’s The Big Night In revealed

Presenting line-up for BBC One’s The Big Night In revealed

Presenting line-up for BBC One’s The Big Night In revealed

13 April 2020

The collaboration between BBC Children In Need and Comic Relief will raise money for local projects across the UK.


Health guidelines may lead to overdiagnosis of child milk allergy, experts warn

Health guidelines may lead to overdiagnosis of child milk allergy, experts warn

Health guidelines may lead to overdiagnosis of child milk allergy, experts warn

13 April 2020

The researchers analysed nine official guidelines for cow’s milk allergy published between 2012 and 2019.


Fourth Scottish care home reports deaths in coronavirus outbreak

Fourth Scottish care home reports deaths in coronavirus outbreak

Fourth Scottish care home reports deaths in coronavirus outbreak

13 April 2020

Five elderly residents have reportedly died at Almond Court in Drumchapel after similar outbreaks at three other homes across the country.


Charity work helped survivor build a life after the Holocaust

Charity work helped survivor build a life after the Holocaust

Charity work helped survivor build a life after the Holocaust

13 April 2020

Susan Pollack was liberated from Bergen-Belsen on April 15 1945.


Children’s hospital in message of hope during pandemic

Children’s hospital in message of hope during pandemic

Children’s hospital in message of hope during pandemic

13 April 2020

The corridor of hope features rainbows and allows people to write inspiring messages.


Life on the inside: 10 ways to make the most of chickpeas

Life on the inside: 10 ways to make the most of chickpeas

Life on the inside: 10 ways to make the most of chickpeas

13 April 2020

There are plenty of ways to make use of those cans of chickpeas cluttering up the cupboard.


Mattress firm ‘breaking all output records’ to supply NHS

Mattress firm ‘breaking all output records’ to supply NHS

Mattress firm ‘breaking all output records’ to supply NHS

13 April 2020

Staff at the GNG Group in Wakefield are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to supply healthcare mattresses amid the coronavirus pandemic.


Lockdown to continue as coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise to 575

Lockdown to continue as coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise to 575

Lockdown to continue as coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise to 575

13 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the new figure at a briefing on Monday afternoon.


Another 31 die with Covid-19 in Ireland

Another 31 die with Covid-19 in Ireland

Another 31 die with Covid-19 in Ireland

13 April 2020

The number waiting for testing was once close to 35,000 but is expected to be eliminated entirely by the end of this week.


Dr Jane Goodall suggests Harry could give up hunting because of Meghan

Dr Jane Goodall suggests Harry could give up hunting because of Meghan

Dr Jane Goodall suggests Harry could give up hunting because of Meghan

13 April 2020

The primatologist’s latest documentary The Hope examines her 60-year legacy.


Bats may not pose heightened risk of spreading viruses to humans – research

Bats may not pose heightened risk of spreading viruses to humans – research

Bats may not pose heightened risk of spreading viruses to humans – research

13 April 2020

The research was led by the University of Glasgow.


Rare vintage cars used by royalty and stars up for auction

Rare vintage cars used by royalty and stars up for auction

Rare vintage cars used by royalty and stars up for auction

13 April 2020

The collection of Humber cars features vehicles used by members of the royal family and in films starring actors such as Sophia Loren.


Union demands testing for fire service staff as nearly 3,000 self-isolate

Union demands testing for fire service staff as nearly 3,000 self-isolate

Union demands testing for fire service staff as nearly 3,000 self-isolate

13 April 2020

The Fire Brigades Union said the number unable to work represented 5.1% of the sector’s overall personnel.


Facial protection will be the norm, says senior World Health Organisation doctor

Facial protection will be the norm, says senior World Health Organisation doctor

Facial protection will be the norm, says senior World Health Organisation doctor

13 April 2020

The use of masks has been a major feature of the pandemic.


Parents scared of Covid-19 not bringing ill children to hospital, doctor warns

Parents scared of Covid-19 not bringing ill children to hospital, doctor warns

Parents scared of Covid-19 not bringing ill children to hospital, doctor warns

13 April 2020

A consultant paediatrician has created new guidelines to help parents seek appropriate care for their children.


Huawei defends role in UK’s 5G network

Huawei defends role in UK’s 5G network

Huawei defends role in UK’s 5G network

13 April 2020

Boris Johnson approved the Chinese company having a limited stake in the UK’s 5G development in January.


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