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Lockdown for over-70s? I won't put up with this ageist claptrap, says ANN WIDDECOMBE



AT LAST there appears to be some momentum gathering behind what I have been saying for weeks: that it is wrong to lock down people on the grounds of age alone.




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Is this lockdown worth the risk, says RICHARD MADELEY



THE RISKS of lockdown are threatening to become greater than the risk of catching the coronavirus.The blunt instrument of social and economic shutdown may soon begin to bludgeon more people to death than the microscopic bug it is meant to protect us from.




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A day in the life of Kamar Baldwin: Hit game-winner, clean locker room

For years, Butler seniors have been trying to leave the locker rooms they visit cleaner than when they arrive

      




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A month from IndyCar's planned return, Eddie Gossage is 'hopeful,' but the clock is ticking

IndyCar is scheduled to open its 2020 season on June 6, but one month from that date, the Texas Motor Speedway president can't guarantee a race.

       




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Some families, students blocked from 'free internet' offers because of old debt

Some families have said that they were denied free internet access, offered in response to the coronavirus, because of old debts.

       




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Coronavírus: os sete erros que põem Brasil na rota do 'lockdown', segundo especialistas

Gestores já consideram confinamento obrigatório em algumas regiões do país em que sistemas de saúde chegaram a estado de calamidade; segundo especialistas, Brasil ia bem, mas houve erros.




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Lockdown pode terminar em 'tiro e morte', diz prefeito de Manaus

Arthur Virgílio Neto chora ao citar agressões a coveiros e mortes, e recorre a Greta Thunberg: 'Terrível seria pirralho governando o país'. Mortes na capital do Amazonas passaram da média histórica de 20 a 30 por dia para o patamar de 120.




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Fila para UTI e falta de testes: os relatos do colapso na saúde que leva o Rio a planejar lockdown

Profissionais de enfermagem relatam falta de equipamentos de proteção, baixas nas equipes e lotação; em ofício, governador Witzel reconhece que esforços contra a covid-19 não foram suficientes e que estuda endurecer confinamento.




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Primeira capital do Brasil em lockdown tem ruas lotadas e trânsito intenso

Epidemiologista diz que um dos maiores obstáculos para a cidade ter índices de isolamento maiores é a vulnerabilidade social da população do Maranhão.




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Brad Stevens' advice for promising rookie Romeo Langford: 'Don't get your shot blocked'

Despite a rough outing Tuesday night, Brad Stevens and Celtics believe the future is bright for the pride of New Albany.

      




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5 ways Kesha and Macklemore crafted a summer blockbuster at Ruoff

A show billed as "The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore" resembles a summer popcorn movie at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center.

       




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Which cricketer are you most like during lockdown?

Find out which cricketer you are most like - with our entirely unscientific personality quiz.




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Retailers seek lockdown exit route 'visibility'

It comes after reports that garden centres in England and Wales are set to reopen.




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More migrants intercepted at Dover amid lockdown spike

Border Force officials are dealing "with a number of small boat incidents" off Kent, officials say.




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Coronavirus: The taxi drivers left 'desperate' by the lockdown

A union representing taxi drivers estimates 80,000 "are in danger of becoming destitute" in lockdown.




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Coronavirus: Making relationships work during lockdown

Three couples reveal how the coronavirus has affected their relationships.




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Coronavirus: Brecon sheep help Welsh rugby club cut grass in lockdown

A flock of sheep have been moved onto a Welsh rugby pitch while sports fixtures are on hold.




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Coronavirus lockdown: When will it end and how?

What is the path to normality as coronavirus leaves countries in lockdown?




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Coronavirus: How might lockdown end and what will be the 'new normal'?

When the government eases restrictions, how will social and work life be different?




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Coronavirus: Golf, gyms and dog haircuts - how do Scots want to ease lockdown?

The Scottish government has asked for the public's thoughts on easing restrictions - but are the ideas any good?




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Coastguard rescues soar despite Covid-19 lockdown

Crews attended 16 call outs across Scotland on the VE Day holiday as the number of UK rescues rose by 54%.




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Coronavirus: Will over-70s have to stay in lockdown?

Will the over-70s be treated differently to the rest of the population?




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Coronavirus: Eight things that have kept us going in lockdown

Coronavirus has forced people in Britain to radically change the way they live their lives. Here are eight things that have helped us cope.




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Coronavirus: Challenge of reshaping UK cities after lockdown

Replacing cars with bikes or walking will cut infection and address climate change, say campaigners.




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Coronavirus: My lockdown hen party was virtually as good as the real thing

A bride-to-be’s friends and family organised the surprise event to replace the one they originally had planned.




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Chvrches singer Lauren Mayberry on lockdown life in LA

Lauren Mayberry talks to the BBC's Unlocked podcast about lockdown in LA, social media and abusive relationships.




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Coronavirus: Huntington's care in lockdown

Danielle's mum Lisa is in the final stage of Huntington's and needs full-time care.




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Ramadan: Young Muslims share coronavirus lockdown diaries

Three young Muslims share their experiences on what Ramadan has been like so far during life in lockdown.




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Coronavirus: Young men 'more likely to ignore lockdown'

Psychologists find they are more likely to meet friends than women.




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Newport Beach reopens shoreline as California continues unlocking Orange County coast

Newport Beach residents can use city beaches again for activities like walking, running, biking, swimming, surfing and fishing from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.




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A month from IndyCar's planned return, Eddie Gossage is 'hopeful,' but the clock is ticking

IndyCar is scheduled to open its 2020 season on June 6, but one month from that date, the Texas Motor Speedway president can't guarantee a race.

       




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Coronavirus: How will you commute to work after lockdown?

Interest in finding an alternative to public transport is growing as people think about returning to the office.




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Coronavirus: Israeli drag queens take show online under lockdown

With theatres closed, Tal Kalai and Yuval Edelman streamed performances online – and ended up on TV.




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Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns

Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.




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New Iraq prime minister after five months of deadlock

Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been sworn in as the new prime minister.




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Your pictures of lockdown at home

Our readers reveal the new normal of their life during the coronavirus crisis.




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Uber axes 3,700 staff as trips drop in lockdowns

The pandemic has added to financial challenges facing the taxi-hailing app firm.




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Coronavirus: 'Lockdown fatigue' blamed for increase in driving

The RAC motoring group says the number of vehicles on the road is up 11% since the lockdown began.




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Coronavirus: Life inside China's lockdown

Two filmmakers record life inside the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in China.




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'I want to put a smile on people's faces' - Leclerc on being a lockdown sim racing star

Even Ferrari's F1 drivers feel constrained by the lockdown, but Charles Leclerc wants to give people something to enjoy.




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Drivers on lock: Bananas, planks & singing dogs

As F1 waits for the 2020 season to begin, drivers have been keeping themselves busy in lockdown with banana costumes, mummy planks and singing dogs.




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Coronavirus: Overcrowded households on pain of lockdown life

Hundreds of thousands of families live in overcrowded homes. What is lockdown life like for them?




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Malawi's cash handouts and the row about a coronavirus lockdown

Malawi announces cash handouts for the poorest, after the courts blocked the proposed lockdown.




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Coronavirus: Lockdown bites poor as France eases grip

France is eyeing a lifting of strict coronavirus measures on Monday but for many the damage is done.




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VE Day: Europe marks 75th anniversary amid coronavirus lockdown

Leaders across the continent are holding closed ceremonies, without the public in attendance.




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Coronavirus: The children struggling to survive India's lockdown

Tens of thousands are calling helplines and thousands are going to bed hungry as India shuts down.




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Coronavirus lockdown: Lessons from Hokkaido's second wave of infections

The Japanese island, which initially saw a drop in cases, is now facing a bigger wave of virus cases.




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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Is lockdown good for your heart?

Why do fewer people seem to be having heart attacks and strokes? One theory is that the lockdown lifestyle is healthy.




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Coronavirus: 'Segment and shield' way to lift UK lockdown now

Strengthen protection for high-risk people while easing restrictions for others, scientists say.




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Coronavirus lockdown: Can nature help improve our mood?

How the outside world can be good for body and mind - with expert tips on making the most of it.