ul NHS supply of face masks could be put at risk if public advised to wear them, Government warned By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T21:17:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
ul 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
ul Your morning briefing: What you should know for Tuesday, April 21 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T03:59:00Z Full Article
ul UK coronavirus LIVE: Lockdown measures could go on for months as WHO warns 'worst is yet to come' in worldwide Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:10:00Z The UK's coronavirus lockdown measures could continue for months with the public urged to stick with the stay home guidance. Full Article
ul 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
ul Telling public to wear face masks 'would put NHS supplies at risk' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:04:43Z Confusion over whether face masks would reduce the spread of Covid-19 in public places deepened today as a minister suggested that there may not be enough to go round even if scientists recommend their use on public transport and in offices. Full Article
ul Highest weekly death toll in 20 years as new figures show Covid-19 deaths could be 41 per cent higher By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:34:00Z The figures cover the period up until April 10 Full Article
ul Father and daughter create eye-catching balloon sculptures in show of support for NHS during Covid-19 pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T14:16:00Z They want to 'bring a bit of colour' into people's lives amid the nationwide lockdown with balloon artwork Full Article
ul Five things that would persuade ministers to lift coronavirus lockdown rules By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T20:49:00Z Live coronavirus updates here Full Article
ul Jenny Harries calls for 'more adult conversation' about PPE shortages as she defends Government's handling of Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:34:00Z England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer has defended the Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak and its distribution of vital protective equipment to frontline workers. Full Article
ul UK coronavirus death tolls jumps by more than 820 as new data shows total figure could be 41 per cent higher By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T15:17:00Z 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. Full Article
ul Your morning briefing: What you should know for Wednesday, April 22 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T04:50:20Z Full Article
ul Man jailed after spitting at police while claiming he had Covid-19 after domestic assault on woman By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T05:58:09Z A man who claimed to have coronavirus and spat at police while being arrested for domestic assault has been jailed. Full Article
ul 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
ul Police manhunt after girl sexually assaulted on bus in east London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:14:42Z Police are hunting for a man after a girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in east London. Full Article
ul Second wave of coronavirus in US could be worse than current outbreak, top health expert warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:25:55Z A second wave of coronavirus cases could put an "unimaginable strain" on the US healthcare system this winter, the country's top health official has warned. Full Article
ul Food For London Now: Meet the super volunteers helping to feed the vulnerable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:48:00Z Donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ul Ambulance boss 'devastated' after losing three workers to Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:45:06Z Three London Ambulance Service staff were today revealed to have died with coronavirus. Full Article
ul Food For London Now: Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino backs appeal to help vulnerable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T12:50:00Z Donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ul Piers Morgan accuses Government of 'spectacular failure' over testing rates as he quizzes Helen Whately on GMB By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:27:00Z Piers Morgan today hit out at the Government's "spectacular failure" for doing fewer coronavirus tests than 12 days ago. Full Article
ul Moment dad watches birth of first child on Zoom after social distancing rules stopped him being with wife during labour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T14:50:00Z This is the heartwarming moment a new dad watched the birth of his first child on Zoom after coronavirus social distancing rules stopped him from being in hospital with his wife. Full Article
ul Japan cuts down more than 100,000 tulips to discourage people from gathering during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T15:10:09Z Japanese authorities have cut down thousands of flowers to stop people from gathering in crowds during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ul Moving moment tearful police chief leaves hospital after battling coronavirus for more than two weeks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T17:08:38Z This is the moving moment a tearful police chief leaves hospital to go home to his family after battling against coronavirus in intensive care. Full Article
ul Very high chance of successful coronavirus vaccine, says London trial lead By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:00:00Z Teams at Imperial and Oxford appeal to Londoners to join Covid-19 fight Full Article
ul Coronavirus study to track infection rate and immunity levels among UK population By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T01:47:00Z The spread of coronavirus through the UK population will be tracked with the help of a new study that the government hopes will help pin down immunity levels and infection rates. Full Article
ul Your morning briefing: What you should know for Thursday, April 23 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T03:58:40Z 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 Full Article
ul Teacher gives birth in supermarket car park after NHS ambulance crew thought plea for help was wave of thanks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T05:54:25Z A teacher gave birth in her car outside a supermarket after a passing ambulance crew mistook her husband's attempt to flag them down as cheers of gratitude towards the NHS. Full Article
ul Consultant who died after contracting Covid-19 was 'a very special human being and a real NHS hero' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:51:55Z A consultant who died after contracting Covid-19 has been described as a "very special human being" and "a real NHS hero". Full Article
ul Food For London Now: Faith leaders back campaign to feed the vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:53:37Z The Bishop of London tells April Roach there has never been a greater need for people to come together to help feed hungry Londoners You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ul Second spike in coronavirus cases would trigger another lockdown and prolong economic pain, Dominic Raab warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T15:20:00Z Dominic Raab has warned that a "second spike" in UK coronavirus cases would trigger a second lockdown which would "prolong the economic pain we are all going through". Full Article
ul Police officer makes it in time for birth of child after fast-tracked test gives negative result By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T09:39:00Z A police officer made it just in time for the birth of his child after his test for coronavirus was fast-tracked and gave a negative result. Full Article
ul Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown measures could last 'beyond end of the year' as she warns return to normal 'is not on the cards' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T10:46:00Z "But as I hope we have started to set out today, if we keep doing the right things and if we consider all of the options carefully and with the right objectives in mind, I do believe there will be a way through and we will find that way through." Full Article
ul Coronavirus death rates 'could be 80% higher in rural communities' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T13:44:44Z Coronavirus death rates could be between 50 and 80 per cent higher in rural communities, according to scientists. Full Article
ul Quarantined bulldog 'Big Poppa' goes viral after dejected isolation photo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T17:34:05Z An English bulldog nicknamed "Big Poppa" has found internet fame after his owner posted a picture of him looking forlorn during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ul Earth's insect population shrinks by more than a quarter in 30 years, researchers say By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T19:25:52Z Earth's insect population has shrunk by 27 per cent in the past 30 years, researchers have found. Full Article
ul Your morning briefing: What you should know for Friday, April 24 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T04:01:20Z Full Article
ul Mike Pence says he believes US coronavirus epidemic could be 'largely in past' by summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T04:06:00Z Mike Pence has said the White House believes the coronavirus epidemic in US could be "largely in the past" by this summer. Full Article
ul Food For London Now: Olivia Colman joins us on the delivery round to see the crucial work feeding the vulnerable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:49:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ul Olivia Colman: I salute the volunteer army helping to feed the most vulnerable as part of the Food For London Now appeal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:48:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ul Prince Charles says he is 'utterly heartbroken' at death of 13-year-old coronavirus victim Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab during Ramadan message By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T07:52:41Z The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to a 13-year-old Muslim boy who died alone after contracting Covid-19. Full Article
ul Man admits assault after hurling 'coronavirus' spit at bus driver and police in west London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T10:04:01Z A man who claimed he had coronavirus before spitting at a bus driver is west London has pleaded guilty to common assault. Full Article
ul UK coronavirus lockdown exit plan could allow people to see 'bubbles' of up to 10 family members and friends By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T07:02:00Z Brits could be allowed to meet up with small "bubbles" of up to 10 of their closest family or friends in an effort to wind down the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ul Blood plasma trial could lead to treatment for thousands of NHS coronavirus patients By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T06:48:00Z Full Article
ul Men charged after £3 million cocaine haul uncovered in purpose-built smuggling lorry By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:26:37Z Two men have been charged after a £3 million cocaine haul was uncovered in a purpose-built smuggling lorry in Dover. Full Article
ul Food For London Now: Shut, but faith groups still helping vulnerable thanks to the Felix Project By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:33:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ul Man fighting for his life after assault in broad daylight in Dalston By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T14:35:00Z A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after an assault in east London this lunchtime. Full Article
ul Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer steps up demand for lockdown 'exit strategy': the British public deserve to be treated like adults By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T08:07:00Z Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a coronavirus lockdown "exit strategy" with the Government facing increasing pressure to reveal its next steps. Full Article
ul Military to be deployed to test vulnerable people and essential workers for coronavirus at mobile units in the UK By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T09:06:00Z The army is being deployed across the UK to begin testing essential workers and vulnerable people for coronavirus. Full Article
ul Your morning briefing: What you should know for Monday, April 27 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T04:01:00Z 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 Full Article
ul Tens of thousands flout social distancing rules to descend on California beaches during coronavirus lockdown heatwave By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T15:14:00Z Police have been forced to close a California beach after thousands of people flouted the lockdown to bask in a heatwave. Full Article