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What time will Boris Johnson make 'road map' lockdown announcement on Sunday?

The Prime Minister will be outlining the government's plans for easing lockdown restrictions in the UK




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How to cut your fringe if you're struggling with lockdown locks

With bad hair day becoming the norm during lockdown, here are some tips on how to cut back on some of that growth




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Home Bargains updates lockdown rules for shoppers

Home Bargains says it is taking steps to ensure the safety of shoppers and staff just days after an incident at the store in South Shields




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Gateshead garden nursery is helping cheer up lockdown with plant deliveries

Garden lovers are welcoming new contactless delivery service from Southdene Nursery in Low Fell




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VE Day generation's inspiring tips for how to cope with lockdown

Feeling fed-up with lock-down? Then read these wonderful words of advice from those who lived through the hardships of war




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Life's virtual chat asks will we return to being hypocrites after lockdown?

Life Science Centre in Newcastle hosts challenging debate and here's how to join its online audience for free




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Hair care in lockdown - Newcastle stylist shares her do and don't tips

We're at the point in lockdown that our hair has become unmanageable but here's some advice on what we should do to cope




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How lockdown rules could be eased - from staggered shifts to temperature tests

Boris Johnson is set to unveil his "roadmap" to the nation in a speech on Sunday




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Beauty spots deserted as people adhere to lockdown rules

The North East enjoyed a spell of warm weather on Saturday but did people stick to social distancing? These pictures show what the scene was like in some popular Tynesidea areas



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Boris Johnson to act with 'extreme caution' in easing lockdown restrictions

The Prime Minister is expected to announce only very modest changes in detailing his "road map" for easing the lockdown on Sunday evening




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How do the UK nations differ over easing lockdown?

The four parts of the UK could now move at ‘different speeds’ in adapting their Coronavirus restrictions




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Survey to look at outdoor life during Covid lockdown

Outdoor recreation organisation conducts important survey influencing government policy




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Hairdresser's videos show how to cut your hair properly in lockdown

From men's hair, to ladies fringes and kids cuts, mum and hairdresser Emma Moore has lots of helpful video tutorials




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Mum who battled postnatal depression helping families with lockdown wellbeing

As part of our #InThisTogether campaign, we're highlighting the fantastic work being done by businesses and individuals during lockdown




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Watch - Co Down boy posts incredible keepy-up score during lockdown

The nine-year-old was playing for Glentoran 2011s before football was suspended in Northern Ireland




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Northern Ireland defender answers Call of Duty during lockdown

He admits to spending "around five hours a day" on the hit computer game




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This Family Uses Chalk Art To Go On Adventures During The Lockdown

Quarantine might have trapped us inside the shells of our houses; however, some people are finding ways to escape the...




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The Lockdown Illustrated By Mariano Pascual

This unprecedented period of lockdown has inspired many artists, including the illustrator Mariano Pascual. The Argentinian visual artist based in...




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The Lockdown Illustrated by Mariano Pascual

Cette période inédite de confinement a inspiré de nombreux artistes, dont fait partie l’illustrateur Mariano Pascual. L’artiste argentin établi à Barcelone a traduit en images les sentiments flous, désordonnés et un brin anxiogènes induits par la pandémie. Stocks de papier toilette, télétravail et laisser-aller derrière les portes closes de son domicile… À travers une série de visuels […]




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A reaction-diffusion system to better comprehend the unlockdown: Application of SEIR-type model with diffusion to the spatial spread of COVID-19 in France. (arXiv:2005.03499v1 [q-bio.PE])

A reaction-diffusion model was developed describing the spread of the COVID-19 virus considering the mean daily movement of susceptible, exposed and asymptomatic individuals. The model was calibrated using data on the confirmed infection and death from France as well as their initial spatial distribution. First, the system of partial differential equations is studied, then the basic reproduction number, R0 is derived. Second, numerical simulations, based on a combination of level-set and finite differences, shown the spatial spread of COVID-19 from March 16 to June 16. Finally, scenarios of unlockdown are compared according to variation of distancing, or partially spatial lockdown.




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Man breaching lockdown measures arrested for assaulting three police officers in Southampton

POLICE have arrested a man for assaulting officers after he was told he was breaching the new coronavirus laws.




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Commuters urged to check temperatures to ease coronavirus lockdown

COMMUTERS could be asked to check their temperature before travelling under plans to ease the coronavirus lockdown being considered by the Government.




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Food wholesaler Harvest Fine Foods becomes home delivery service in lockdown

ONE of the largest independent food wholesalers in the south has rapidly turned itself into a home delivery service along the same lines as the supermarkets.




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Domestic Violence Shelters May See Surge Once COVID-19 Lockdown Is Lifted

Police are responding to an increased number of domestic violence calls during the coronavirus pandemic. An increase had been expected because many women have to shelter-in-place with their abusers. Shelters had prepared for an increase in service requests, but those calls aren't coming as frequently as anticipated. As WEMU'S David Fair found out from Safehouse Center executive director Barbara Niess-May, that is worrisome for a number of reasons.




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David Arquette Plans to Start 'Ghosts of the Ozarks' Filming in Arkansas Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

The 'Scream' star and his wife Christina McLarty are considering to keep the cast and crew away from the public on a former cotton factory that has been converted into a working set.




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Brad Pitt and Rumored GF Alia Shawkat Frequently Hang Out Together Amid Lockdown

The 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' actor and the 'Arrested Development' alum reportedly live only about 10 minutes away from each other, so she will bike or walk to Brad's place 'whenever they have time to chill.'




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Britney Spears Managed to Visit Family in Louisiana Before Coronavirus Lockdown Was Imposed

Sister Jamie Lynn Spears reveals in a new interview that the 'Toxic' singer has to return to her own Los Angeles home because of 'her children and all that stuff.'




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Lily Collins Reveals First Things She Will Do Once Coronavirus Lockdown Is Lifted

During the interview, the 'Tolkien' actress additionally recalls spending her birthday the past two years either in a bunker for 'Inheritance' filming or self-isolating at home due to the pandemic.




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Lily Collins Reveals First Things She Will Do Once Coronavirus Lockdown Is Lifted

During the interview, the 'Tolkien' actress additionally recalls spending her birthday the past two years either in a bunker for 'Inheritance' filming or self-isolating at home due to the pandemic.







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Lockdown laughs for parents

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy presents virtual comedy show.




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Lockdown exit plan for May 17: Govt may ready negative list of prohibited activities

A negative list will clearly spell out what’s not allowed, allowing other activities to resume.




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93% of employees stressed about returning to office post lockdown: Survey

The survey was conducted by MindMap Advance Research with 560 India Inc. employees across small, medium and large enterprises in major metro cities of Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru.




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Talent demand for remote jobs to rise post-Covid-19 lockdown: TimesJobs survey

The survey which covered over 1,300 HR professionals across sectors, aimed to understand the impact of the lockdown on the country’s employment scenario. More than 72% hiring managers said companies are devising new job roles that will be limited to remote working only.




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Lockdown exit plan for May 17: Govt may ready negative list of prohibited activities

A negative list will clearly spell out what’s not allowed, allowing other activities to resume.




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Multiplex Association appeals to landlords to waive off rent of operators amid lockdown

"While the lockdown may continue for the next month or two, the cinema industry will take several months ('recuperating period') even after the lockdown is lifted, to get back to its feet, as the pipeline of content begins to flow again, and our patrons gain the confidence to step out of their homes and start visiting crowded places like cinemas.




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Only 4% say will visit malls post lockdown: Survey

Post lockdown relaxation, consumers say they will prefer buying items of need via local stores (instore or delivery) and ecommerce sites while only 4 per cent say will go to the mall to buy.




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Food cos miss Ramzan demand in lockdown

Branded products in falooda mixes, Bombay halwa, phirni and certain instant curry masalas drew a significant chunk of their sales during Ramzan. Sales of these products for some companies are only half of what was clocked in the same period during Ramzan last year.




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End the coronavirus lockdowns, skeptical experts tell Congress

Billed as a roundtable of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Wednesday's hearing included some of the nation’s most prominent dissenters on mainstream measures like business closures, stay-at-home orders and calls for widespread testing.





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Restaurateurs eye revamp as lockdown shutters eateries

40% Restaurants Face a Permanent Lockout; some entrepreneurs tweaking business models, selling DIY meal kits, attempting delivery.




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Covid lockdown: With eating out in containment, home come the indulgences

“While during the early days of lockdown basic essentials got sold, with time some discretionary sales are coming back,” said Devendra Chawla, MD at Nature’s Basket and Spencer’s Retail that saw 30-60% growth in sales for cold cuts, exotic vegetables, assorted breads and cakes, cookies, international sauces, organic range of staples in last ten days.




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Covid lockdown: At McDonald’s, Domino’s sellers, staff get paid in slices now

“There is absolutely no income coming our way due to the Covid-induced lockdown for over a month. As a result, most companies are facing the problem of paying the employee salaries in full for the month of April,” said National Restaurant Association of India president Anurag Katriar.




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Restaurants are giving out fake recipes to keep the customers' craving alive amid Covid-19 lockdown

How to keep customers’ cravings alive has become a challenge for restaurants.




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Alcohol policy needed for lockdowns: No need to detest booze, say mental health experts

Experts says India needs to avoid ‘vice versus virtue’ dichotomy with regard to alcohol.




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States should consider home delivery of liquor during lockdown, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court refused to pass any orders to this effect, but suggested that it could be a better alternative than the chaos which has followed the government decision to open liquor shops during the lockdown.




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Covid lockdown: Smartphone makers ping government for essentials tag

Industry bodies Manufacturers’ Association of Information Technology (MAIT) and India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) have written to the government seeking concessions in the delivery of smartphones among other electronics devices and removal of restrictions on the movement of components for inland and export purposes.




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Consumer electronics industry sales may fall 50% in Q1 due to lockdown: Panasonic

Having suffered an unprecedented sales decline of 6-7 per cent in 2019-20, the industry will be up against challenges in both supply and demand sides due to the coronavirus pandemic, Panasonic India and South Asia President and CEO Manish Sharma said.




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Durables, electronic items to feature high on shoppers' list post lockdown: Croma

Products such as laptops, smartphones and printers have become crucial for those working from home, while household appliances like washing machines, ACs, TVs and vacuum cleaners are now more important than ever for households.