coronavirus What is likely to change as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased in the UK? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T04:08:00Z Boris Johnson is due to reveal details of the Government's "road map" for easing the UK's coronavirus lockdown, some of which may begin as early as next week. Full Article
coronavirus UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson indicates lockdown could be eased on Monday as death toll passes 30,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T20:49:00Z Boris Johnson today indicated that lockdown restrictions could be lifted on Monday "if we possibly can" as he returned to Parliament for the first time since his recovery from coronavirus . Full Article
coronavirus Third of families may have to make 'financial sacrifices' for up to a year due to coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:03:21Z More than a third of families with children living at home may have to cut back on spending for up to a year after the coronavirus lockdown measures end, a survey has found. Full Article
coronavirus Brandon Lewis tries to calm expectations ahead of coronavirus lockdown review as he warns: don't get carried away By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:19:00Z The Government has cautioned the public against overexcitement at the prospect of the coronavirus lockdown being eased. Full Article
coronavirus Donald Trump says coronavirus 'worse attack' than Pearl Harbour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T00:02:00Z Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States as he continued to point the finger at China. Full Article
coronavirus Boris Johnson beamed onto White Cliffs of Dover in coronavirus death toll protest By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:42:52Z Boris Johnson's face has lit up the White Cliffs of Dover as part of a protest message at the Government's handling of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
coronavirus 'Direct cremations' take over from traditional send-offs amid coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:41:00Z The coronavirus pandemic is transforming the funeral industry and leading people to seek alternatives to traditions dating back hundreds of years, experts say. Full Article
coronavirus Disadvantaged pupils 'hit hardest' by coronavirus school closures By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:37:18Z Closing schools in response to the coronavirus has "opened up a chasm" between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and the rest, according to research. Full Article
coronavirus Easing French coronavirus lockdown will 'spark second wave of cases' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:59:00Z France has been warned it faces an inevitable "second wave" of coronavirus as the country prepares to take its first significant steps out of lockdown. Full Article
coronavirus What time is the Government's coronavirus press conference today? Daily updates on the briefings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T09:00:00Z Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
coronavirus Nine Chelsea Pensioners fall victim to coronavirus as hospital prepares to mark VE Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:47:00Z The Royal Hospital Chelsea today revealed that nine of its residents had died from the coronavirus. Full Article
coronavirus Most parents don't want to send children back to school immediately after coronavirus lockdown lifts, survey shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T13:03:16Z Most parents don't want to send their children back to school as soon as the coronavirus lockdown is lifted, a new study has found. Full Article
coronavirus Fresh 30-day track and trace deadline set as Matt Hancock speeds up war on coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T10:10:00Z Full-scale tracking and tracing of new coronavirus infections by the end of this month was today made an official Government target. Full Article
coronavirus Government hits 100,000-a-day coronavirus test target as Matt Hancock hails 'incredible achievement' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T15:55:00Z The Government has exceeded its 100,000-a-day coronavirus testing target, Matt Hancock has declared. Full Article
coronavirus Sadiq Khan urges Londoners not to relax 'monumental effort' to beat coronavirus over Bank Holiday weekend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:15:00Z Mayor Sadiq Khan today made an urgent appeal to Londoners not to relax their "monumental effort" to beat coronavirus as the death toll in the capital's hospitals rose to 5,414. Full Article
coronavirus Mourners line streets to pay tribute to 'much-loved' paramedic who died after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:37:00Z People have lined the streets to pay their respects to a "fantastic" paramedic and "great family man" who died after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
coronavirus Boris Johnson urges staggered work start times to avoid rush hour after coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:43:00Z Millions of commuters will be told by Boris Johnson to change their "go to work" times to lengthen the rush hour as the country fires up its economic engines after lockdown. Full Article
coronavirus More than 40 children treated in London for 'hyper inflammatory new disease after seemingly contracting coronavirus' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:20:00Z More than 40 children have been treated in a specialist London hospital for a "hyper inflammatory" new disease after apparently contracting coronavirus, the Standard has been told. Full Article
coronavirus Coronavirus rate of infection 'much reduced and Covid-19 death toll falling' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T15:21:00Z The rate of transmission of coronavirus is "much reduced" and the death toll is steadily falling, the Downing Street press conference has heard. Full Article
coronavirus UK coronavirus death toll rises by 539 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T15:51:00Z The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus has jumped by 539. Full Article
coronavirus 'Calculated' thieves steal 80,000 face masks meant for NHS workers on coronavirus frontline By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T16:22:20Z Heartless thieves have stolen 80,000 face masks from a Manchester warehouse which were meant to be used by NHS and frontline workers fighting coronavirus. Full Article
coronavirus Up to 15,000 pubs could close due to coronavirus crisis, industry boss warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T16:33:26Z Up to 15,000 pubs face permanent closure if they cannot reopen before October, an industry boss has warned. Full Article
coronavirus Coronavirus 'not beaten yet' but UK can think about next phase of lockdown, Dominic Raab says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T15:33:00Z The UK is past the peak of the coronavirus outbreak but the country is still at a "dangerous" stage of the pandemic, Dominic Raab has said. Full Article
coronavirus Coronavirus lockdown changes 'will be small and carefully monitored' as Boris Johnson prepares to set out roadmap By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T17:21:28Z The first changes to the UK's coronavirus lockdown will be "small" and "very carefully monitored" when the Prime Minister reveals his "roadmap" on Sunday. Full Article
coronavirus Donald Trump tests negative for coronavirus 'after valet infected' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T17:42:07Z US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have both tested negative for coronavirus, said a White House spokesman. Full Article
coronavirus McDonald's employees shot after telling customer to leave due to coronavirus restrictions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:41:00Z A number of McDonald's employees in America were shot on Wednesday after telling a customer to leave due to coronavirus restrictions, police said. Full Article
coronavirus Brits urged not to flout coronavirus lockdown over Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures set to soar By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T20:24:00Z Brits have been urged to stick to the coronavirus lockdown rules over the Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures are set to soar. Full Article
coronavirus Single dad who fostered 12 children takes in boy, 7, who had nowhere to go during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T20:55:20Z A single dad who has fostered 12 children has taken in another child who had nowhere else to go during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
coronavirus UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson vows only 'limited' lockdown changes as Brits clap for NHS heroes fighting Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T20:23:00Z Boris Johnson has said the Government will proceed with "maximum caution" when it comes to easing the coronavirus lockdown, with his spokesman adding that any changes next week will be "very limited". Full Article
coronavirus Stars pay tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who died after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T06:55:07Z Stars have paid tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who has died aged 47 after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
coronavirus 400,000 people in the UK could have coronavirus with 20,000 falling ill every day, say experts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:00:00Z Around 400,000 people in the UK could currently have coronavirus, according to a new official study, while experts say 20,000 more could be infected with the virus every day. Full Article
coronavirus Tensions grow over 'mixed messaging' as speculation mounts over coronavirus lockdown easing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T06:43:00Z Tensions are growing between the UK's regions over "mixed messaging" on when to lift restrictions, with speculation that rail services are set to be expanded from mid-May but strict lockdown measures could remain in place until June. Full Article
coronavirus Boris Johnson issues stirring VE Day statement calling for 'same spirit of national endeavour' during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T07:34:00Z Boris Johnson has issued a stirring statement as the UK comes together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, calling for Brits to show the "same spirit of national endeavor" during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
coronavirus Coronavirus tragedy as six-week-old baby thought to be youngest UK victim By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:54:00Z A six-week-old baby is thought to be the youngest UK victim of coronavirus. Full Article
coronavirus UK coronavirus death toll hits 31,241 after rise of 626 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:34:00Z Britain's coronavirus death toll has passed 31,000 after a rise of 626. Full Article
coronavirus Government misses coronavirus testing target for sixth day running By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:06:00Z The Government has missed its testing target of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of April for the sixth day running. Full Article
coronavirus Coronavirus pandemic leading to a 'tsunami of hate' and 'contemptible memes', UN chief says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:04:00Z UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has called for an "all-out effort to end hate speech globally" amid what he called a "tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering" unleashed during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
coronavirus UK Coronavirus LIVE: Britain 'not out of the woods' with outbreak as death toll passes 31,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:26:00Z The UK is "not out of the woods" and will live with coronavirus for some time as the death toll passes 31,000, Environment Secretary George Eustice has said. Full Article
coronavirus Roy Horn dead: Magician dies aged 75 after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T06:11:00Z Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75 after contracting coronavirus, a representative has said. Full Article
coronavirus US Vice President Mike Pence's aide tests positive for coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T07:39:00Z A top aide to US Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for coronavirus, just one day after another White House staff member was diagnosed. Full Article
coronavirus Spain coronavirus daily deaths drop to 179 as lockdown begins to lift By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T13:29:52Z The country's Ministry of Health also recorded just 721 new confirmed cases on Friday, bringing total infections to 223,578. Full Article
coronavirus UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson's lockdown easing 'will be in line with Wales' as official death toll rises above 31,500 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T14:33:00Z Full Article
coronavirus UK coronavirus death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients rises by 256 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T14:39:00Z Full Article
coronavirus Official UK coronavirus death toll rises by 346 to 31,587 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T14:45:00Z The UK's official coronavirus death toll has risen by 346 to 31,587. Full Article
coronavirus Vice President Pence press secretary Katie Miller tests positive for coronavirus By twitchy.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:42:21 Z Full Article <![CDATA[Mike Pence]]> <![CDATA[coronavirus]]> <![CDATA[Katie Miller]]>
coronavirus Uber Cuts Thousands of Jobs, Citing Coronavirus Pandemic By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:35:16 -0400 The ride-hailing company is cutting 3,700 jobs. It's the latest U.S. tech company to turn to layoffs to deal with fallout from the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
coronavirus Your Boss May Soon Track You At Work For Coronavirus Safety By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:48:11 -0400 Companies around the country are figuring out how to safely reopen office during the pandemic. The new normal might involve smartphone apps and badges to track employees. Full Article
coronavirus FDA: Makers of coronavirus antibody tests must now show tests actually work By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 22:46:00 +0000 Regulatory “flexibility” was never meant to allow fraud, agency says. Full Article Science antibody blood testing COVID-19 fda immunology infectious disase public health SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence testing
coronavirus Union rep apparently threatens coronavirus infections to stop clean energy rule By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:49:51 +0000 "There will be no social distancing in place," union rep wrote to city leaders. Full Article Policy Science California climate change COVID-19 natural gas San Luis Obispo
coronavirus Abbott coronavirus test is accurate; infected mother's breast milk may protect infants By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:36:57 -0400 The following is a brief roundup of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. A new antibody test is highly accurate at determining whether people have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to a study published on Friday in The Journal of Clinical Microbiology. Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine found the test, manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, had a specificity rate of 99.9% and a sensitivity rate of 100%, suggesting little chance of incorrectly diagnosing a healthy person as having been infected and virtually no chance of a false negative readout. Full Article