mid Crowds fill Florida beaches after Donald Trump calls for US states to be 'liberated' amid lockdowns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T14:36:56Z People flocked to beaches in Florida after the state lifted some of its coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Full Article
mid Covid-19 cases to be tracked by ethnicity amid disproportionately high number of BAME deaths By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T21:05:00Z The Government is to launch a review into why people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds appear to be disproportionately affected by coronavirus. Full Article
mid Kangaroo hops through empty Australian streets amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T07:24:00Z A kangaroo was spotted hopping through the empty streets of Adelaide amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
mid What is furlough? Employees' rights amid coronavirus and pay information By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T06:30:00Z Key questions about furlough answered by David Barzilay from tax, accounting and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg Full Article
mid NHS medics fear life or death decisions in treating coronavirus patients amid PPE row By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:36:00Z RAF plane still awaiting go-ahead for flight to Turkey to collect supplies Full Article
mid California city slams brake on skate park amid Covid-19 pandemic by filling it with 37 tons of sand By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:52:00Z Officials in San Clemente draw line in the sand at local park after weeks of rule-breaking by unruly skateboarders Full Article
mid France will have to live with coronavirus amid brutal economic crisis, says PM By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:54:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
mid NHS staff asked to treat Covid-19 patients without gowns amid 'critical' PPE shortage By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T17:22:00Z NHS doctors and nurses on the frontline are now being asked to treat coronavirus patients without full-length gowns if necessary, ahead of expected shortages. Full Article
mid Oil prices in US drop below zero for first time in history as demand plunges amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:18:00Z Oil prices in the US have dropped into negative territory due to collapse in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mid Deficit could hit £300 billion amid race to keep economy alive during coronavirus crisis, report shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T22:04:35Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
mid Donald Trump unveils plan to suspend all immigration to US amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T02:37:00Z 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. Full Article
mid Bear wanders through empty streets in Italy amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:32:55Z A bear has been spotted wandering the empty streets of Italy amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
mid Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T00:30:00Z Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration after failing to secure a government bailout due to impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mid E-scooter inquiry launched amid warning they could pose 'significant' threat to pedestrians By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:21:32Z MPs will investigate the potential consequences of allowing electric scooters to be used on the road. Full Article
mid Sales of baking goods and alcohol soar amid coronavirus lockdown as beauty products and flowers fall out of favour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:33:22Z Sales of baking ingredients, frozen vegetables and alcohol are rising amid the coronavirus lockdown, while fewer people are buying beauty products and flowers, new analysis shows. Full Article
mid Moment woman coughs at police after being arrested amid coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:46:00Z Northumbria Police warn such behaviour will be treated 'incredibly seriously' after Charlene Merrifield sent to prison for four months Full Article
mid Incredible street art springs up around UK and Ireland amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:36:52Z Incredible street art and graffiti has been popping up across the UK and Ireland over the last few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic grips the world. Full Article
mid Asda and Aldi roll out new 'no touch' policy in supermarkets amid coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:51:00Z Two retail giants have introduced new "no touch" rules to help curb the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
mid 'Ten years worth of ventilators to be made in ten weeks' amid UK coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:24:00Z Ten years worth of ventilators are to be made in around just ten weeks to cope with demand during the coronavirus outbreak, the head of a consortium of manufacturers has said. Full Article
mid Netflix gains 15.8 million customers amid coronavirus lockdowns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T20:35:00Z Netflix has seen a surge in new sign-ups as audiences stayed in their homes to help fight coronavirus and binged on series such as Tiger King. Full Article
mid Germans use fishing rods to lift baguettes over the French border amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:35:00Z Residents of a German town have been using a fishing rod to lift French baguettes over the border amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
mid Rate of inflation drops to 1.5% amid coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:07:00Z The rate of Consumer Price Index inflation decreased by 0.2 per cent to 1.5 per cent in March amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Office for National Statistics has said. Full Article
mid UK weather forecast: Britain could be hotter than Ibiza with mercury set to hit 24C amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:57:00Z Temperatures will soar this week with the UK set to be hotter than Ibiza amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
mid 'Hand-to-mouth' supply of protective gowns as NHS staff face lack of equipment amid virus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T06:32:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
mid Quarter of Brits feel lonely amid coronavirus lockdown, prompting mental health fears By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:09:00Z 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. Full Article
mid Family driving to Brighton amid coronavirus lockdown told police they were 'bored and wanted some fresh air' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:01:32Z A family who were stopped by police while driving to Brighton during the coronavirus lockdown told officers they were "bored of staying in and wanted some fresh air". Full Article
mid Thousands of cancer cases 'may be going undetected each week amid coronavirus fears' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:23:37Z More than 2,000 people each week may be missing cancer diagnoses and possibly losing vital treatment time due to coronavirus fears, a leading cancer charity has warned. Full Article
mid Dominic Raab says 69 NHS workers have died after contracting virus amid claims toll is higher By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:34:00Z Dominic Raab says a total of 69 NHS workers have died during the coronavirus pandemic amid claims the true toll is much higher. Full Article
mid Queen cancels annual Order of the Garter ceremony amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T16:14:00Z The Queen has decided to cancel the ancient Garter Ceremony In June. Full Article
mid Donald Trump signs executive order banning immigration to US amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T00:32:00Z Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily suspending immigration into the US during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mid London's air quality has 'dramatically improved' amid coronavirus lockdown, says Sadiq Khan By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T16:07:00Z London's air quality has "dramatically improved" due to the drop in traffic amid the coronavirus lockdown, Sadiq Khan has said. Full Article
mid Navy submarine captain investigated over 'rave barbecue' amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T11:27:55Z The Royal Navy is investigating reports that a nuclear submarine crew held a party after returning to their UK base while the rest of the country was under coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
mid Government urged to scrap VAT on PPE for care sector amid Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T06:39:00Z Read our live updates on coronavirus HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
mid UK coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted early, insists Dominic Raab amid intense pressure to re-start economy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T09:15:00Z The coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted early in the UK as it is still at a "delicate and dangerous" stage, the Foreign Secretary has insisted. Full Article
mid Boris Johnson 'raring to go' as he hosts coronavirus 'war cabinet' amid questions over Government's strategy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:28:00Z 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. Full Article
mid Prince William and Kate Middleton thank public for 'lovely messages' as they celebrate ninth wedding anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:49:00Z The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked their ninth wedding anniversary with a throwback photo of their glittering wedding day. Full Article
mid Mike Pence flouts face masks rule on visit to US hospital amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T00:47:00Z Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask during a tour of a US hospital despite the medical centre's own rules stating that visitors should wear personal protective equipment. Full Article
mid Mother goose becomes online sensation after setting up home in middle of quiet train station during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:59:48Z A goose has taken advantage of the coronavirus lockdown to nest in one of the north of England's busiest transport hubs. Full Article
mid British Airways to lay off a quarter of its pilots amid plans to make 12,000 workers redundant By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:25:00Z More than 1,000 British Airways pilots are set to lose their jobs as part of major redundancy plans announced by the airline, it is reported. Full Article
mid Online searches for 'how to cut a mullet' surge amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T07:03:00Z Data compiled by online comparison site lays bare how much Britons are missing regular pampering during coronavirus lockdown Full Article
mid Moment man spits blood at police officer after being arrested amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T13:27:00Z 41-year-old Temisan Oritsejafor facing 'significant prison term' over 'vulgar' incident, West Midlands Police force says Full Article
mid Princess Charlotte's fifth birthday celebrated with adorable picture captured by Kate Middleton By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T07:14:00Z A new photograph of Princess Charlotte has been released by Kensington Palace to mark her fifth birthday. Full Article
mid Duchess of Cambridge coos over newborn baby during video call to midwives By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T21:08:00Z The Duchess of Cambridge has made a virtual bedside visit to new parents during a video call to midwives she worked alongside last year. Full Article
mid New Zealand records zero new coronavirus cases for first time since mid-March By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:25:00Z New Zealand has recorded no new coronavirus cases for the first day since a national lockdown came into force more than a month ago. Full Article
mid Dating app donates bandanas to bus drivers amid coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T14:14:00Z A dating app is providing London bus drivers with free face bandanas, amid fears of a lack adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline transport staff. Full Article
mid Vulnerable people still struggling to access food supplies amid coronavirus crisis, Which? warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T22:04:00Z Urgent action is still needed to make it easier for vulnerable people to access supermarket delivery slots and other sources of supplies, Which? has warned. Full Article
mid Car sales almost wiped out as registrations collapse to lowest level for 74 years amid coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T03:01:22Z New car sales were almost wiped out last month as the the number of registrations collapsed to their lowest level for 74 years. Full Article
mid Police break up barbecue and bingo street party in Middlesbrough during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:28:00Z Two 20-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of public order offences Full Article
mid Chinese people 'scared to venture out alone' amid rising coronavirus-related abuse, case study shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T02:07:00Z Rising levels of racist abuse towards people of Chinese heritage is likely to escalate when the coronavirus lockdown lifts, an academic has warned. Full Article
mid 'Direct cremations' take over from traditional send-offs amid coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:41:00Z The coronavirus pandemic is transforming the funeral industry and leading people to seek alternatives to traditions dating back hundreds of years, experts say. Full Article