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Blood plasma trial could lead to treatment for thousands of NHS coronavirus patients




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Two-thirds of coronavirus patients who were put on ventilator have died in critical care

Around two-thirds of coronavirus patients who required advanced respiratory support in intensive care have died, according to a study of critical care outcomes.




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Anzac Day 2020: 100-year-old veteran joins thousands paying respects to war dead from their driveways in lockdown




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Dangerous drivers hitting speeds of 151mph during lockdown as Home Secretary Priti Patel begs public to stay at home

Home Secretary Priti Patel revealed that police have been called to respond to some "extraordinarily dangerous driving" as car lovers take advantage of the quieter roads "as their own personal race track".




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More than 1,000 possible child sex offences flagged to police during coronavirus lockdown

Police have been alerted to more than 1,000 potential child sexual abuse cases during the coronavirus pandemic, the Home Secretary has said.




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Mobile phone data shows Britons beginning to flout coronavirus lockdown

Health officials fear Britons are starting to get complacent about the Covid-19 lockdown after traffic and mobile phone data revealed more of us are on the roads and looking for directions.




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Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals passes grim milestone of 20,000

The coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals has passed the grim milestone of 20,000.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Death toll passing 20,000 is 'tragic and moving moment' for Britain, says Priti Patel

Home Secretary Priti Patel described the coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals passing 20,000 as a "deeply tragic and moving moment" and warned that "we are not out of the woods yet".




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Donald Trump skips White House coronavirus briefing saying they are 'not worth the time and effort'

Donald Trump skipped the latest White House coronavirus briefing tweeting the event is "not worth the time and effort".




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Prime Minister Boris Johnson to return to work on Monday as coronavirus deaths pass 20,000

Boris Johnson will return to work in Downing Street on Monday after recovering from the virus.




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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer steps up demand for lockdown 'exit strategy': the British public deserve to be treated like adults

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a coronavirus lockdown "exit strategy" with the Government facing increasing pressure to reveal its next steps.




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Man jailed for 'weaponised coughing' in shopper's face during coronavirus social distancing row

A 60-year-old man has been jailed after coughing in a shopper's face during a row amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Harry and Meghan 'help journalists write bombshell new biography' that risks opening new royal wounds




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Intensive care units running out of critical drugs, NHS doctors claim

Intensive care units battling a tripling of demand during the coronavirus crisis are experiencing critically low supplies of vital drugs, NHS doctors have claimed.




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Passengers entering UK 'to be quarantined for two weeks' in new plans to halt coronavirus spread

People entering the UK could be forced into quarantine for two weeks under plans for the "second phase" of the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.




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Jack Whitehall and Marcus Petty-Saphon: Join our burger battle for some friendly competition and support The Felix Project

Lockdown is going well. I made a BLT the other day where I decided to deep fry the tomato in cornmeal and cooked the bacon in maple syrup.




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First woman on UK coronavirus vaccine trial 'doing well' despite fake rumours she had died

A doctor who became one of the first people in Europe to receive a potential coronavirus vaccine says she is "doing fine" after rumours claimed she had died.




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Ten Londoners sent home from North Wales after travelling 245 miles for walking tour during coronavirus lockdown

Ten people from London who travelled 245 miles to go walking in North Wales were sent home and reported by police for breaking lockdown rules.




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Prime Minister Boris Johnson returns to Downing Street after recovering from coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has returned to Downing Street after recovering from Covid-19.




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Indian woman allegedly gang raped after getting quarantined alone in a school during coronavirus pandemic

A woman in her 40s was allegedly gang-raped after police quarantined her in a school overnight in India.




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Your morning briefing: What you should know for Monday, April 27

The top stories you're waking up to Listen to your Morning Bulletin on Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa smart speakers from 7am every weekday




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Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals passes 20,500 after rise of 413

The number of deaths in UK hospitals linked to coronavirus have risen by a further 413, the lowest daily rise this month.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Death toll passes 20,500 as Boris Johnson returns to Downing Street

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has returned to Downing Street after recovering from Covid-19.




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Tens of thousands flout social distancing rules to descend on California beaches during coronavirus lockdown heatwave

Police have been forced to close a California beach after thousands of people flouted the lockdown to bask in a heatwave.




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Airbus warns it is 'bleeding cash' during coronavirus lockdown and survival is in doubt

The boss of Airbus has warned that it is "bleeding cash" at such a rapid rate during the coronavirus lockdowns that its survival is in doubt.




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Businesses offering lockdown pupils virtual work experience

Businesses are giving schoolchildren virtual work experience placements to prevent them from missing out on opportunities during the crisis.




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US doctor caught grimacing on camera during Trump's disinfectant remarks downplays comments

The leading US doctor who was caught on camera grimacing during Donald Trump's disinfectant remarks has avoided criticising the president as she sought to play down his comments.




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Government 'on track' to meet daily target of 100,000 tests by end of April, health minister Edward Argar says

Officials 'massively ramping up efforts' to meet target as army is deployed to help establish mobile testing facilities




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'Absolute carnage': Crowds flock to B&Q during fifth week of coronavirus lockdown as more than 100 UK stores reopen

Crowds flocked to B&Q after it reopened 155 stores during the fifth week of coronavirus lockdown.




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HeadFIT: Prince Harry spearheads new mental fitness tool for armed forces

The Duke of Sussex has helped launch a new mental fitness platform aiming to help servicemen and women manage their mental health.




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Poundland boss hands 'hero' workers extra week of holiday as reward for efforts during Covid-19 crisis

Retailer also doubles staff discounts and commits to guaranteeing time off for employees over Christmas period




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New Zealand ban on military-style guns to come into force from next month after Christchurch shootings

Military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles will be banned in New Zealand from next month under tough new laws announced today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.




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Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has 'won battle' against Covid-19 as it eases lockdown restrictions

New Zealand moves to ease strict lockdown measures after successfully containing coronavirus outbreak




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Prisoners to make PPE for NHS workers fighting coronavirus

Inmates at eight UK prisons will reportedly start making personal protective equipment (PPE) at a third of the market cost for NHS staff battling the coronavirus pandemic.




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Boris Johnson says 'this is the moment of maximum risk' and lifting lockdown 'will throw away sacrifice of British people'

PM urged UK to "contain your impatience" Said it is too soon to "go easy" and relax the lockdown Described virus as "invisble mugger" as he drew on own treatment




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Boris Johnson's speech in full: Prime Minister addresses nation as he returns to work

Boris Johnson delivered his first speech on Downing Street since he was hospitalised with coronavirus, as he returns to work today




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Boris Johnson 'raring to go' as he hosts coronavirus 'war cabinet' amid questions over Government's strategy

Boris Johnson is back in Downing Street to chair the regular Covid-19 "war cabinet" meeting as he retakes charge of the Government's response to the pandemic.




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London after Lockdown: Total relaxation of measures now risks a whole new outbreak

Many countries, including ours, are battling the question of how to lift the lockdown.




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London after Lockdown: Chart Britain a way back to prosperity, senior figures urge PM

Former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine today leads a chorus of business leaders and grandees urging Boris Johnson to feed the "hunger for hope" in locked-down Britain by mapping out a clear route back to prosperity.




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UK coronavirus death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients rises by lowest number since March

The death toll among coronavirus patients in UK hospitals has risen by the lowest one-day total since March 30.




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Rise in road traffic despite coronavirus lockdown remaining in place

Road traffic levels have increased despite the coronavirus lockdown remaining in place, new figures show.




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Rishi Sunak announces new micro loan scheme for small businesses worth up to £50,000

Loans to be available from next week as Government ramps up efforts to save small businesses from collapsing under financial fallout of Covid-19 crisis




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Flamingos 'form long-lasting friendships and some behave like married couples', new research shows

Flamingos form long-lasting friendships and some "behave like married couples", according to new research.




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Residents in UK village pay tribute to key workers on coronavirus frontline using scarecrows

Residents in a small English village have put up scarecrows in their gardens to show support for key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Britain to hold minute's silence in honour of key workers who have died with coronavirus

Britain will today fall silent in tribute to the frontline workers who have died amid the coronavirus crisis.




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Labour proposes legislation for fast-tracked fund for domestic abuse services hit by Covid-19 crisis

Labour has proposed legislation to deliver a dedicated fast-tracked fund for domestic abuse services affected by the coronavirus crisis.




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Your morning briefing: What you should know for Tuesday, April 28




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Happy Ed Balls Day 2020! Here's why social media users mark April 28 with the ex-politician's name

The day has been marked every year since 2011




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Britain sees 'sunniest April on record' during lockdown

Brits have been basking under blue skies during what will likely be the sunniest April on record, the Met Office has said.




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Millions in silent tribute to NHS heroes who lost lives in coronavirus battle

Millions of Britons fell silent at 11am today in memory of the healthcare heroes and key workers who have died fighting coronavirus.