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Social distancing to remain 'in every single work area' after coronavirus lockdown, says Priti Patel

Social distancing will be expected "in every single work area" when the UK comes out of lockdown, according to Priti Patel.




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True UK coronavirus death toll reaches 26,097, new figures including care home fatalities show

A total of 26,097 people have died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus, Public Health England has said.




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UK coronavirus death toll among Covid-19 patients passes 26,000

Of these, around 70 per cent were outside hospital settings and around 30 per cent were in hospital.




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Wetherspoon's 'plans to reopen pubs and hotels in or around June' after being closed in coronavirus lockdown

Wetherspoon's is planning for a reopening of its pubs and hotels "in or around June", the company has announced.




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Teenager 'who spat at bus driver during coronavirus lockdown' arrested

A teenager who allegedly spat at a bus driver in south-east London during the coronavirus lockdown has been arrested.




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Highest number of vehicles recorded on roads since start of coronavirus lockdown

The number of vehicles on roads during the coronavirus pandemic has hit its highest level since the lockdown began.




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Coronavirus 'wreaking more havoc than any terrorist attack', WHO says as it defends response timeline

The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking more havoc across the world than any terrorist attack, the World Health Organisation's director general has said.




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NHS trusts warned BAME staff may be at greater risk of coronavirus and asked to 'make appropriate arrangements'

UK hospital trusts have been advised to "risk-assess" black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) members of staff and make "appropriate arrangements" as data emerged suggesting they are disproportionately affected by Covid-19.




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NHS staff coronavirus inquests should not look at PPE shortages, chief coroner says

Inquests into the deaths of NHS staff amid the coronavirus crisis should not address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) among health workers, the chief coroner has said.




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Mother goose becomes online sensation after setting up home in middle of quiet train station during coronavirus lockdown

A goose has taken advantage of the coronavirus lockdown to nest in one of the north of England's busiest transport hubs.




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We can't complain: Two men spend coronavirus lockdown in London pub with 'fresh beer on tap'

Two "lucky" men with beer on tap said they can't complain after going into coronavirus lockdown in a London pub.




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Donald Trump ramps up attack on WHO's coronavirus response as he brands agency 'pipe organ' for China

Donald Trump has accused the World Health Organisation (WHO) of being a "pipe organ" for China during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Drug trial gives hope for treatment of coronavirus as global study sees patient recovery time reduced

A drug used to treat Ebola patients has shown "very promising" early results in a trial of people admitted to hospital with coronavirus.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Huge jump in death toll as Covid-19 figures for fatalities in hospitals, care homes and the community revealed

The UK discovered the true toll of coronavirus deaths today when the Government unveils figures for fatalities in hospitals, care homes and the community .




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London after Lockdown: Shopping experience to be 'turned on its head' to put safety first after coronavirus

Shoppers will have to get used to "supermarket-style" queuing and till screens as well as innovations such as video-conferencing advice from ­assistants when high-street stores start to reopen after the end of the lockdown.




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Pioneering surgeon and brave nurse fall victim to coronavirus

A pioneering heart surgeon and a dedicated nurse who volunteered to treat Covid-19 patients are among the latest Londoners to die with the virus.




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Boris Johnson to lead briefing for first time since battle with coronavirus on deadline day for test target

Boris Johnson will today lead the daily Covid-19 briefing for the first time since his return to work following his battle with the virus.




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City in Sweden to dump chicken manure on park to prevent festival gatherings during coronavirus outbreak

A Swedish city plans to cover its main park with a tonne of chicken manure to discourage people from going there during the coronavirus outbreak.




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Coronavirus home test that gives results in 75 minutes could be ready in weeks

London hospitals are trialling the innovation — and maker plans delivery service to send out thousands




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Europe showing positive signs of passing coronavirus peak, World Health Organisation says

Europe has shown positive signs that it is passing the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.




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Greta Thunberg gives $100,000 in prize money to UN children's charity to help coronavirus battle

Greta Thunberg has donated $100,000 in prize money to the United Nations children's fund to help its coronavirus support campaign.




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Australian couple find creative way to socialise with neighbours while keeping to coronavirus lockdown

An Australian couple has discovered a novel way to meet up with neighbours and enjoy the good weather, despite the coronavirus lockdown.




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Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain 'for a very long period of time', Downing Street says

Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain in place "for a very period of time", Downing Street has suggested.




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East London hospital hangs up a bee for every patient who has beaten coronavirus in message of hope mural

Staff at an east London hospital have mounted bees onto a mural to represent every patient who has beaten coronavirus.




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Ebola drug remdesivir 'could speed up coronavirus recovery time', clinical trials suggest

Leading medical experts have described trials for a drug which could treat coronavirus as "a really promising first step" towards overcoming the disease.




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Postboxes painted blue as 'thank-you' to NHS staff on frontline of coronavirus crisis

Specially decorated postboxes have been created by the Royal Mail as a way of thanking NHS workers for their efforts during the coronavirus crisis.




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UK coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson to announce lockdown escape plan next week as deaths soar past 26,000

Boris Johnson will announce a "comprehensive" lockdown escape plan next week as deaths rose to 26,771.




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Online searches for 'how to cut a mullet' surge amid coronavirus lockdown

Data compiled by online comparison site lays bare how much Britons are missing regular pampering during coronavirus lockdown




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No new coronavirus cases in Wuhan for first time since outbreak began, Chinese authorities say

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Protesters block Michigan streets to oppose coronavirus lockdown measures

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Armed protesters descend on Michigan's state capitol demanding end to coronavirus lockdown

Armed protesters descended on Michigan's state capitol building last night as they called for an end to the state's coronavirus lockdown restrictions.




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Ryanair set to axe 3,000 jobs as airline hit by coronavirus outbreak

Ryanair has said it expects up to 3,000 jobs to be lost as part of a restructuring of the airline.




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More than 1m people have recovered from coronavirus worldwide, according to John Hopkins data

More than one million people have recovered from coronavirus worldwide, according to the latest figures from the John Hopkins University.




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Who can be tested for coronavirus? How to check whether you're eligible

Testing is one of the most important and controversial issues in the coronavirus crisis. Because people with Covid-19 often don't show symptoms for days, they can spread it onto others without knowing.




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Disney selling themed face masks to raise money for coronavirus fight

Disney has said it will donate one million face masks to children in vulnerable communities to help fight the spread of coronavirus.




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Coronavirus lockdown could cause 'employment catastrophe' in Crawley as it becomes 'most affected' town in UK

Leaders of a town said the coronavirus lockdown could trigger an "employment catastrophe" in a part of the UK that is predicted to suffer the biggest economic hit from the pandemic.




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Trump's coronavirus response: From his war with the press to his bizarre disinfectant advice

For his critics, he has failed to show leadership at a time of crisis, instead looking for cheap attacks on the media and his opponents.




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Parents warned to look out for signs of online radicalisation during coronavirus lockdown

Parents, relatives and friends were today urged to raise the alarm if they fear that children are being radicalised during the lockdown as the Met warned that tip-offs about suspected extremists have plummeted.




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Boris Johnson says UK 'past peak' of coronavirus outbreak as he promises 'comprehensive plan' on relaxing lockdown

PM makes declaration but UK sees second highest rise in cases in 24 hours, with 6,032 more




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Moment man spits blood at police officer after being arrested amid coronavirus pandemic

41-year-old Temisan Oritsejafor facing 'significant prison term' over 'vulgar' incident, West Midlands Police force says




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Donald Trump claims he's seen evidence to suggest coronavirus originated in Chinese lab

Donald Trump has claimed he has seen evidence that coronavirus may have originated in a Chinese virology lab.




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Care home nurse's quick-thinking helps save lives of 13 dementia patients displaying coronavirus symptoms

A care home nurse used the knowledge she gained during the swine flu outbreak to help save the lives of 13 dementia patients who were displaying symptoms of the coronavirus.




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Thames ships join ports across world to sound horns for 1.2m workers stuck at sea due to coronavirus pandemic

Ships on the River Thames joined hundreds of vessels worldwide to sound their horns for 1.2 million "unsung heroes" stuck at sea during the coronavirus travel restrictions.




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UK coronavirus patients set to trial 'promising' Japanese-made drug

Some 450 UK coronavirus patients will be recruited to take part in a new trial of a "promising" Covid-19 drug.




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Boris Johnson prepares plan for UK's lockdown exit after declaring nation 'past peak' of coronavirus

Boris Johnson is preparing a plan for the UK's escape from lockdown after declaring the nation has "past the peak" of its coronavirus outbreak.




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Coronavirus care home peak 'could be months away' says Care England CEO

The peak of coronavirus infections in care homes could be months away, the head of Care England warned.




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WHO says coronavirus 'natural in origin' after Trump's Chinese lab claim

A senior World Health Organisation (WHO) official has insisted Covid-19 is "natural in origin" after Donald Trump claimed to have seen evidence that the outbreak originated from a laboratory in China.




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Questions raised over how coronavirus tests counted after Matt Hancock hails 'incredible achievement' of hitting 100,000-a-day

Questions have been raised over how coronavirus tests were counted after Health Secretary Matt Hancock hailed the "incredible achievement" of the Government in hitting its 100,000-a-day target.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Matt Hancock claims 100k testing target reached as death toll rises by 739

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that the UK has met its coronavirus testing target of 100,000 tests per day as Covid-19 deaths passed 27,500.




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Ireland unveils five stage 'road map' on how it will lift coronavirus lockdown

The Irish Government has shared it plans for reopening society after coronavirus lockdown.