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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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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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Celebration as first Covid-19 patients discharged from London's NHS Nightingale hospital

The first coronavirus patients to be successfully treated at London's new NHS Nightingale London are returning home to their loved ones.




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Hospital leaders reveal 'exasperation' as they hit out at Government over failed PPE delivery

Hospital leaders have criticised the Government after a shipment which contained vital equipment for NHS staff was delayed.




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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce they will not talk to four newspaper groups

Harry and Meghan have declared they will no longer engage with four British newspaper groups.




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How do I claim on the furlough scheme and how can I access the HMRC portal?

Here are the Government guidelines on how the furlough scheme portal works




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NHS dentist spends evenings delivering food packages to other healthcare staff when not in hospital

An NHS dentist is spending her time away from the frontline co-ordinating food donation packages for fellow heathcare staff during the coronavirus pandemic.




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

Coronavirus: the symptoms




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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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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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Boris Johnson to talk with Queen via video link in first conversation with monarch since contracting Covid-19

Boris Johnson is having an audience with the Queen by video link – his first conversation with the Monarch since he fell ill with coronavirus three weeks ago.




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Fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore to open NHS Nightingale hospital in Yorkshire

New field hospital in Harrogate to provide 500 extra beds for Covid-19 patients




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London hospital trust opens '3D printing farm' to make visors for NHS staff on coronavirus frontline

A London hospital trust has opened a "3D printing farm" to produce 1,500 face visors a day for frontline staff.




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Delivery of 84 tonnes of vital PPE for NHS staff battling coronavirus crisis delayed

The CEO of the NHS Confederation said the supply could have been enough to 'avert an absolute crisis'




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UK coronavirus death tolls jumps by more than 820 as new data shows total figure could be 41 per cent higher

The number of people who have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK has reached 17,337, up from 16,509 in 24 hours.




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Captain Tom Moore praises 'magnificent' NHS as he opens Nightingale hospital in Yorkshire

Fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore praised the NHS for doing a "magnificent job" as he opened Yorkshire's new Nightingale hospital via video link today.




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William and Kate: Mental health of frontline workers fighting coronavirus top priority for months end

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have pledged to make supporting the mental health of frontline workers battling coronavirus their "top priority" in the months ahead.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Vaccine development to be 'backed to the hilt' as hospital deaths top 17,000

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Boy, 7, accidentally shoots dead three-year-old sister in US as mother arrested

A seven-year-old boy accidentally killed his three-year-old sister after shooting her with an unsecured shotgun in Colorado, police said.




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Police use drones and quad bikes to enforce coronavirus lockdown in Italy

Police have been using drones and quad bikes to catch people not obeying coronavirus lockdown rules in Italy.




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Quarter of Brits feel lonely amid coronavirus lockdown, prompting mental health fears

Nearly a quarter of British adults have felt lonely during the coronavirus lockdown, a new study has suggested, sparking fears over the unintended mental health impact of the restrictions.




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London hospital to share in £850m Boris handout

A London hospital will almost double its space for critically ill patients as a result of a £1.8 billion nationwide investment announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.




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UK coronavirus death toll among hospital patients passes 18,000

The death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients in the UK has passed 18,000, official figures show.




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Former Olympic rower Kenny Dwan recalls emotional moment he left hospital after overcoming coronavirus

Former Olympic rower Kenny Dwan has recalled the emotional moment he left hospital after a three-week battle with coronavirus.




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Moving moment tearful police chief leaves hospital after battling coronavirus for more than two weeks

This is the moving moment a tearful police chief leaves hospital to go home to his family after battling against coronavirus in intensive care.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Covid-19 cases 'won't fall away suddenly' as death toll among hospital patients hits 18,100

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UK hospital first to widely use new respirator hoods to protect medics on frontline of coronavirus fight

Frontline health workers at a UK hospital have become the first in the country to be widely kitted out with a pioneering respirator hood when treating Covid-19 patients.




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UK death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients rises by 638

A total of 18,738 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Wednesday, the Department of Health said, up by 638 from 18,100 the day before.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Millions of essential workers eligible for Covid-19 tests as hospital deaths near 19,000

The Government have said it is working on the infrastructure for "large-scale" contact tracing as a key strategy for lifting the coronavirus lockdown.




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Fears coronavirus has caused heart and stroke patients to shun hospitals

Doctors today raised "real concern" following a fall in London patients seeking hospital care for heart attack and stroke symptoms.




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Nurse dies at hospital where she worked with her sister — who is now on ventilator

A nurse has died with coronavirus in the London hospital where she worked alongside her sister — who is now fighting for life in intensive care.




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UK coronavirus death toll at least 5,000 higher than hospital reports, new figures show

The true number of deaths linked to coronavirus in the UK is at least 5,000 higher than those reported from hospitals, new figures show.




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Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals hits 19,506 as figure rises by 768

The coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals has hit 19,506.




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London's hospitals discharge thousands of virus patients

The Royal Free London, which runs one of the capital's two specialist infectious disease units, announced this week that 517 patients had been discharged home, thanks to the care of "heroic staff". More than 100 more have left the hospital for "step-down" rehabilitation. Kate Slemeck, chief executive of the Royal Free Hospital, said: "Our staff tell us that seeing patients go home gives a great feeling of positivity and pleasure.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Public urged to stick with Covid-19 lockdown this weekend as hospital death toll passes 19,500

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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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Police hunt for 'distinctive' Gucci Bengal bag after Tyler Roye fatally stabbed in 'brutal and frenzied' attack in south London

Detectives are hunting for an Asian-inspired Gucci messenger bag in connection with the fatal stabbing in south London.




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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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Italy unveils coronavirus lockdown exit plan but warns of fresh wave if rules are not followed

Italians were today looking forward to a gradual easing of their coronavirus lockdown after the unveiling of a detailed exit strategy by prime minister Giuseppe Conte.




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Food For London Now: Pick your own to help feed the capital… Felix Project volunteers hit the fields

Volunteers spent the day on a farm to harvest vegetables that would have otherwise gone to waste so the produce could be turned into meals for our Food for London Now appeal.




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Doctor reveals hospital at heart of coronavirus outbreak saw patient numbers double every two days

Clinical director says virus is 'scary' because it's so unpredictable




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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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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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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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Some NHS services paused due to coronavirus to be restored as number of Covid-19 patients in hospital falls

NHS services including cancer care and mental health support which were paused due to the coronavirus outbreak will be restored from Tuesday, Matt Hancock has announced.




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Camden shooting: Man in 30s rushed to hospital after incident in Queens Crescent

A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital after a shooting in Camden.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Outbreak 'not past peak' as lowest daily Covid-19 hospital death toll recorded since March

The chief medical officer for England has said the country is not "consistently" past the peak of coronavirus deaths.




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Donald Trump: I have a very good idea how Kim Jong-un is doing but can't talk about it now

Donald Trump has said he knows how Kim Jong-un is doing amid speculation over the North Korean leader's health, but added: "I can't talk about it now".




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Food For London Now appeal sets its sights on raising £10 million to feed capital's hungry over three years

You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Coronavirus death toll in London hospitals halves from peak

The number of coronavirus patients dying each day in London hospitals has halved, it can be revealed.