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Global deaths from Covid-19 hit 150,000 as UK ramps up efforts to find coronavirus vaccine

The number of deaths linked to coronavirus across the world has hit 150,000, with the UK reporting 14,576 in hospitals alone.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Deaths hit 14,576 in hospitals as Government launches vaccine taskforce

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Care homes 'may have suffered 7,500 coronavirus deaths', industry body says

A leading industry body fears as many as 7,500 people have died after contracting coronavirus in care homes across the country.




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Doctors and nurses fear protective kit could run out amid coronavirus outbreak as NHS faces crisis

Some hospitals face running out of personal protection equipment this weekend amid growing concerns over supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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'No evidence' coronavirus survivors have immunity, warns WHO

There is no evidence to suggest that people who have recovered from the coronavirus then have immunity, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.




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'Charismatic' British Transport Police officer, 53, dies after contracting coronavirus

A "kind and thoughtful" British Transport Police officer has died after contracting coronavirus.




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Sadiq Khan announces free bus travel in London to protect drivers from coronavirus

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Tom Moore could receive Spitfire flypast for 100th birthday as coronavirus fundraiser passes £21 million

The 99-year-old war veteran has raised an incredible £21 million for charity




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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe set for update on prison return in Iran after short-term release amid coronavirus pandemic




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Government blasted over refusal to clarify coronavirus lockdown exit strategy

MPs are calling for 'strategic clarity' from the Government




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Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals passes 15,000 with 888 more Covid-19 fatalities

The death toll of coronavirus patients in UK hospitals has passed 15,000.




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Coronavirus UK LIVE: Another 888 die in hospital of Covid-19 as Government pressed on dwindling protective equipment supply

The Government is under increasing pressure to provide NHS staff with vital personal protective equipment (PPE), as supplies dwindle at the height of the coronavirus crisis.




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Tributes paid to Marie Curie nurse, 68, who died after contracting coronavirus

A 68-year-old Marie Curie nurse from south London who died after contracting coronavirus has been remembered as "a beautiful person".




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Lady Gaga's star-studded One World Together at Home concert sees raft of emotive tributes to coronavirus heroes

Stars including Beyonce, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Elton John took part in the concert




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US actor and Broadway singer Nick Cordero loses leg due to coronavirus complications, wife says

Broadway star Nick Cordero's wife said coronavirus complications have led the star to need a leg amputation.




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Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals passes 16,000

The coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals has passed 16,000.




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'Very good chance' of coronavirus vaccine but no certainty, says leading scientist

A team of scientists are due to start clinical trials towards the end of next week




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Coronavirus UK LIVE: Covid-19 hospital deaths pass 16,000 as Downing Street hits back at criticism of pandemic response

The Government is facing a mounting backlash over its response to the coronavirus pandemic while the death toll of Covid-19 in UK hospitals has passed 16,000.




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Kangaroo hops through empty Australian streets amid coronavirus lockdown

A kangaroo was spotted hopping through the empty streets of Adelaide amid the coronavirus lockdown.




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Coronavirus vaccine is a 'long shot' and will take time, chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance warns

The Government's chief scientific adviser has warned that coronavirus vaccines are "long shots" after human trials are set to begin within the next seven days.




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Heartbreak for families of devoted NHS nurse, radiology worker and GP who died with coronavirus

Tributes have been paid to three more NHS workers who have lost their lives with coronavirus.




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What is furlough? Employees' rights amid coronavirus and pay information

Key questions about furlough answered by David Barzilay from tax, accounting and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg




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NHS medics fear life or death decisions in treating coronavirus patients amid PPE row

RAF plane still awaiting go-ahead for flight to Turkey to collect supplies




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Top doctor: Care home shielding 'completely failed' during coronavirus pandemic

Shielding of care and nursing homes has "completely failed", a GP and academic said today amid fears that the number of elderly people who have died is far higher than official statistics show.




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Sales surge at Mr Kipling maker as shoppers stock up their cupboards during coronavirus lockdown




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Prince Philip hails everyone from healthcare workers to rubbish collectors as they help nation battle coronavirus

The Duke of Edinburgh's tribute about the 'vital and urgent work being done by so many' is his first major statement since his retirement in 2017




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MI5 chief: Medically trained spies have switched to coronavirus fight

Spies with medical qualifications have been switched from fighting terrorism to join the national fight against coronavirus, the head of MI5 revealed today.




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New York woman creates exchange for unused travel cards to go to key workers during coronavirus crisis

As the coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide, one woman in New York has devised a simple system to ease the financial burden for those risking their lives on the frontline.




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Take heart: it feels like worst of coronavirus outbreak is past, in London at least

A senior doctor at a major London teaching hospital writes from the front line




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Gavin Williamson says he wants 'nothing more than to re-open schools' but can't give a date until coronavirus lockdown criteria are met

No date can yet be set for re-opening schools in England, the Education Secretary has said, following reports children could be back in the classroom in just three weeks.




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France will have to live with coronavirus amid brutal economic crisis, says PM

Coronavirus: the symptoms




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Government's furlough scheme opens today as millions apply for financial support during coronavirus

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Contact tracing 'most promising approach' for ending coronavirus lockdown measures, major report says

A major study has deemed increasing testing and contact tracing in the community the "most promising approach" to lifting coronavirus lockdown measures in the short term.




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Transport for London to place staff on furlough scheme during coronavirus pandemic

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Lowest rise in UK coronavirus death toll for two weeks as total jumps by 449

The number of people who have died in hospital in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus has jumped by 449, the lowest increase in two weeks.




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Tribute to 'kind and generous' occupational therapist who died after contracting coronavirus

Vivek Sharma was described as a gentle soul who was kind and generous




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Prince Charles pays tribute to NHS staff who have made the 'ultimate sacrifice' in serving public during coronavirus crisis

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to NHS staff who have made the "ultimate sacrifice" serving the British public during the coronavirus pandemic.




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'Hugely respected' emergency consultant dies after contracting coronavirus

An emergency consultant, who worked at the Royal Derby Hospital, has died after contracting Covid-19.




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Oil prices in US drop below zero for first time in history as demand plunges amid coronavirus pandemic

Oil prices in the US have dropped into negative territory due to collapse in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Deficit could hit £300 billion amid race to keep economy alive during coronavirus crisis, report shows

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Donald Trump unveils plan to suspend all immigration to US amid coronavirus pandemic

The move, which the US leader announced in a tweet in the early hours of Tuesday, effectively achieves a long-term policy goal of the president to curb immigration, making use of the crisis to do so.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Lockdown measures could go on for months as WHO warns 'worst is yet to come' in worldwide Covid-19 crisis

The UK's coronavirus lockdown measures could continue for months with the public urged to stick with the stay home guidance.




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World Health Organisation chief warns 'worst yet ahead of us' in coronavirus pandemic

The World Health Organisation's chief has warned that "the worst is yet ahead of us" in the coronavirus pandemic.




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Young people anxious about impact of coronavirus on education, Snapchat survey finds

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Michael Gove denies three-phase lockdown exit plan as he launches staunch defence of Boris Johnson's coronavirus response

Michael Gove insisted the Government "should not be thinking of lifting" lockdown restrictions yet as he launched a staunch defence of Boris Johnson's management of the coronavirus crisis.




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Questions raised over coronavirus pandemic response with Boris Johnson's initial actions criticised

Questions have been raised over the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic with Boris Johnson's early actions amid the crisis criticised.




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Bear wanders through empty streets in Italy amid coronavirus lockdown

A bear has been spotted wandering the empty streets of Italy amid the coronavirus lockdown.




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Unemployment increased by 22,000 to 1.36m before coronavirus pandemic gripped UK

Unemployment increased by 22,000 to 1.36 million in the three months to February, before the coronavirus pandemic gripped the UK, official figures showed.




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Oktoberfest cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Oktoberfest has been cancelled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration amid coronavirus pandemic

Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration after failing to secure a government bailout due to impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.