coronavirus British energy startup launches campaign supplying power banks to frontline workers fighting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:49:00Z "Our premise has always been to change an industry which is traditionally quite bad, and become sustainable" Full Article
coronavirus 'Well-loved' nurse, 53, dies after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:29:00Z A "well-loved" nurse has died after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
coronavirus 'Bubbly' nurse, 55, dies after coronavirus diagnosis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:57:00Z A nurse who came from South Africa to the UK to bring her "passion for care" to the NHS has died after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
coronavirus Toddler with chronic lung disease and heart defect becomes one of UK's youngest coronavirus survivors By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:33:00Z A one-year-old girl with chronic lung disease and a heart defect has become one of the UK's youngest coronavirus survivors. Full Article
coronavirus Death toll from coronavirus in England and Wales 'reached peak two weeks ago', leading scientists say By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:36:00Z The number of deaths from coronavirus in England and Wales reached the peak almost two weeks ago, leading scientists have said. Full Article
coronavirus 'Ten years worth of ventilators to be made in ten weeks' amid UK coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:24:00Z Ten years worth of ventilators are to be made in around just ten weeks to cope with demand during the coronavirus outbreak, the head of a consortium of manufacturers has said. Full Article
coronavirus Parents' joy as three-week-old baby recovers from coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:56:00Z A three-week-old girl has recovered from coronavirus to the delight of her parents. Full Article
coronavirus Netflix gains 15.8 million customers amid coronavirus lockdowns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T20:35:00Z Netflix has seen a surge in new sign-ups as audiences stayed in their homes to help fight coronavirus and binged on series such as Tiger King. Full Article
coronavirus William and Kate: Mental health of frontline workers fighting coronavirus top priority for months end By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T00:27:00Z The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have pledged to make supporting the mental health of frontline workers battling coronavirus their "top priority" in the months ahead. Full Article
coronavirus World at risk of famines 'of biblical proportions' due to coronavirus pandemic, UN warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T21:05:00Z The world is at risk of suffering widespread famines "of biblical proportions" within just a few months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the UN has warned. Full Article
coronavirus Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey warns against early easing of coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T02:16:00Z The economy would be hit by a premature end to the lockdown which would also "damage people's confidence very severely", Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned. Full Article
coronavirus UK coronavirus LIVE: Vaccine development to be 'backed to the hilt' as hospital deaths top 17,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T20:30:00Z Read our live updates below... Full Article
coronavirus Germans use fishing rods to lift baguettes over the French border amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:35:00Z Residents of a German town have been using a fishing rod to lift French baguettes over the border amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
coronavirus Missouri sues China over handling of coronavirus outbreak as Beijing calls for solidarity rather than 'finger pointing' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T05:55:30Z The US state of Missouri is suing the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus as Beijing calls for solidarity and less "finger pointing" during the pandemic. Full Article
coronavirus Rate of inflation drops to 1.5% amid coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:07:00Z The rate of Consumer Price Index inflation decreased by 0.2 per cent to 1.5 per cent in March amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Office for National Statistics has said. Full Article
coronavirus UK weather forecast: Britain could be hotter than Ibiza with mercury set to hit 24C amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:57:00Z Temperatures will soar this week with the UK set to be hotter than Ibiza amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
coronavirus Moment staff line up to pay respects to 'dearly loved' surgeon who died after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:12:42Z This emotional footage shows the moment hospital staff lined the streets to pay respects to a "devoted" orthopaedic surgeon who died after testing positive for coronavirus. Full Article
coronavirus Flock of sheep descend on empty McDonald's during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:16:33Z A flock of sheep descended on an empty McDonald's restaurant in Wales amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
coronavirus Police use drones and quad bikes to enforce coronavirus lockdown in Italy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:41:50Z Police have been using drones and quad bikes to catch people not obeying coronavirus lockdown rules in Italy. Full Article
coronavirus Professor Stephen Hawking's ventilator donated to NHS to help coronavirus patients By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:36:00Z Stephen Hawking's ventilator has been donated to the NHS to help treat coronavirus patients at a hospital in Cambridge. Full Article
coronavirus Staff laid off at Donald Trump's club during coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:54:20Z Donald Trump has defended his company's decision to temporarily lay off more than 150 workers at his private Mar-a-Lago club. Full Article
coronavirus Quarter of Brits feel lonely amid coronavirus lockdown, prompting mental health fears By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:09:00Z Nearly a quarter of British adults have felt lonely during the coronavirus lockdown, a new study has suggested, sparking fears over the unintended mental health impact of the restrictions. Full Article
coronavirus Second wave of coronavirus in US could be worse than current outbreak, top health expert warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:25:55Z A second wave of coronavirus cases could put an "unimaginable strain" on the US healthcare system this winter, the country's top health official has warned. Full Article
coronavirus Family driving to Brighton amid coronavirus lockdown told police they were 'bored and wanted some fresh air' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:01:32Z A family who were stopped by police while driving to Brighton during the coronavirus lockdown told officers they were "bored of staying in and wanted some fresh air". Full Article
coronavirus Thousands of cancer cases 'may be going undetected each week amid coronavirus fears' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:23:37Z More than 2,000 people each week may be missing cancer diagnoses and possibly losing vital treatment time due to coronavirus fears, a leading cancer charity has warned. Full Article
coronavirus Health chiefs deny report coronavirus patients turned away from London's NHS Nightingale due to lack of nurses By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T02:05:00Z Health bosses have denied a report that transfers of coronavirus patients to the newly built NHS Nightingale in London were rejected due to a lack of nurses. Full Article
coronavirus Cheers, NHS! New London beers honour medics on coronavirus frontline By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:52:29Z A London brewery is donating the income from two new beers brewed in honour of frontline healthcare workers to NHS charities. Full Article
coronavirus Couple fined after getting stranded on rock on coast during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T11:19:36Z A couple have been fined after getting stranded on a rock on the Scottish coast during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
coronavirus Come on, you can do it: Rugby stars cheer pupils at London school during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T11:41:30Z Rugby stars have recorded inspirational messages for boys at a London school to help motivate them through the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
coronavirus Banksy's Girl with a Pierced Eardrum given face mask in nod to coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T12:42:19Z A Banksy mural in Bristol has been given a face mask in a coronavirus-themed makeover. Full Article
coronavirus City Hall downplays fears that 'struggling' TfL will cut services because of coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T11:02:00Z Fears that Transport for London may have to axe services because of a cash crisis were downplayed today. Full Article
coronavirus War veteran, 96, shaves hair into mohawk to lift spirits during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T14:16:46Z Paratroopers have started the #MohawkChallenge after the veteran's example Full Article
coronavirus Japan cuts down more than 100,000 tulips to discourage people from gathering during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T15:10:09Z Japanese authorities have cut down thousands of flowers to stop people from gathering in crowds during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
coronavirus UK coronavirus death toll among hospital patients passes 18,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T13:35:00Z The death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients in the UK has passed 18,000, official figures show. Full Article
coronavirus Some NHS staff re-tested for coronavirus after being wrongly given all-clear as RAF plane with PPE lands four days late By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:27:00Z Some NHS medics are being re-tested for Covid-19 after being wrongly cleared of carrying the virus. Full Article
coronavirus Spain's Prime Minister sets out steps to ease country's coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:22:00Z Spain's prime minister has revealed his government's plans to start winding down the country's coronavirus lockdown in the second half of May. Full Article
coronavirus Former Olympic rower Kenny Dwan recalls emotional moment he left hospital after overcoming coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:41:00Z Former Olympic rower Kenny Dwan has recalled the emotional moment he left hospital after a three-week battle with coronavirus. Full Article
coronavirus Queen cancels annual Order of the Garter ceremony amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T16:14:00Z The Queen has decided to cancel the ancient Garter Ceremony In June. Full Article
coronavirus Moving moment tearful police chief leaves hospital after battling coronavirus for more than two weeks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T17:08:38Z This is the moving moment a tearful police chief leaves hospital to go home to his family after battling against coronavirus in intensive care. Full Article
coronavirus Photos show deserted streets across UK a month after start of coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T17:56:00Z Images show streets and roads lying deserted as today marked one month since lockdown measures were put in place in the UK to curb the spread of Covid-19. Full Article
coronavirus World Health Organisation chief warns many countries still in early stages of coronavirus epidemics By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T19:29:00Z The World Health Organisation's chief has warned that most countries are still in the early stages of their coronavirus epidemics and others are starting to see a resurgence in cases. Full Article
coronavirus Very high chance of successful coronavirus vaccine, says London trial lead By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:00:00Z Teams at Imperial and Oxford appeal to Londoners to join Covid-19 fight Full Article
coronavirus Coronavirus study to track infection rate and immunity levels among UK population By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T01:47:00Z The spread of coronavirus through the UK population will be tracked with the help of a new study that the government hopes will help pin down immunity levels and infection rates. Full Article
coronavirus Coronavirus vaccine 'unlikely' to be found this year despite beginning of human trials By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T23:17:00Z A coronavirus vaccine is unlikely to be available before the year is out despite tens of millions of pounds being spent on UK trials that start imminently. Full Article
coronavirus UK coronavirus LIVE: Covid-19 cases 'won't fall away suddenly' as death toll among hospital patients hits 18,100 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T18:15:00Z Follow our live updates below... Full Article
coronavirus Two New York cats become first US pets to test positive for coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T05:25:23Z Two cats in separate areas of New York have tested positive for the coronavirus after showing symptoms of a mild respiratory illness, experts have said. Full Article
coronavirus UK hospital first to widely use new respirator hoods to protect medics on frontline of coronavirus fight By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T22:04:00Z Frontline health workers at a UK hospital have become the first in the country to be widely kitted out with a pioneering respirator hood when treating Covid-19 patients. Full Article
coronavirus Donald Trump signs executive order banning immigration to US amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T00:32:00Z Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily suspending immigration into the US during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
coronavirus Coronavirus pandemic fast becoming human rights crisis, UN warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T04:43:00Z The coronavirus pandemic is fast becoming a human rights crisis as "structural inequalities" are impeding access to public services, the United Nations has said. Full Article
coronavirus Woman being treated for coronavirus symptoms 'spat at and threw contents of sick bowl over nurse' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:16:00Z A woman allegedly spat at and threw the contents of a sick bowl over a nurse while being treated for Covid-19 symptoms. Full Article