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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.

These stunning images show some of the mesmerising sights captured by the Hubble Telescope during its 30 years of observing space.

Donald Trump has said his remarks on injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus were "sarcastic".

Prince Charles said he was left "utterly heartbroken" by the "tragic story" of the 13-year-old Muslim boy who died alone after contracting coronavirus.

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to a 13-year-old Muslim boy who died alone after contracting Covid-19.

A man who claimed he had coronavirus before spitting at a bus driver is west London has pleaded guilty to common assault.

The UK is unlikely to remain in the current coronavirus lockdown pattern for the indefinite future, England's chief medical officer said today.

A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after an assault in east London this lunchtime.

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".

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

As speculation continues over Kim Jong Un's health, satellite imagery has found a train likely belonging to the North Korean leader, a website specialising in studies of the country revealed.

A coronavirus vaccine might not be ready until later next year, the former deputy chief medical officer for England has said.

It comes after headteachers warned the earliest date they could reopen is June 1, and planning would need to begin "very soon" to achieve it.

Comedian Jack Whitehall has endorsed the Evening Standard's Food for London Now campaign and launched a competition to encourage his followers to donate.

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.

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

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

Tenants made their neighbours' lives a misery through their 'excessive noise and anti-social behaviour'

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

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

Hundreds of neighbours came together to perform a socially distanced dance to Whigfield's iconic hit Saturday Night in an effort to spread cheer during the coronavirus lockdown.

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

At least 82 NHS workers and 16 social care staff have died after contracting coronavirus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed.

A man has been charged with murder after a man died following an assault in east London.

Some children have died of a new illness that could be linked to coronavirus, the Health Secretary has said.

Spending on home deliveries of food and drink by "vulnerable" elderly shoppers almost doubled this month as overall grocery sales surged by more than £500 million.

Donald Trump has said he "can't imagine why" there has been a spike in hotline calls about disinfectant after he suggested injecting it to treat coronavirus.

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 37-year-old man died following a "vicious assault" in west London.

Royal Mail has stopped Saturday letter deliveries across the UK until further notice to "ease the additional burden" on staff caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

A couple spending their diamond wedding anniversary apart because of the coronavirus pandemic each got a special treat to make their celebrations a little sweeter thanks to their local supermarket.

A pug has become the first dog to be diagnosed with coronavirus in the US, an animal rights organisation has reported.

Twitter users have been complaining that their direct messaging function (DMs) is down.

The Queen will lead Britain in marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day with a televised address to the nation.

Nasa plans to test potentially lifesaving technology by crashing a spacecraft into a smaller asteroid in 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked their ninth wedding anniversary with a throwback photo of their glittering wedding day.

The Government's testing tsar has said he is "confident" that the 100,000 daily target for coronavirus tests will be met on Thursday.

Greece's tourism minister today told Britons he wants them to holiday in his country this summer as he declared they could be safer there than here.

London boroughs with the highest number of coronavirus care home deaths have appealed for better testing and restrictions on the transfer of elderly residents across the capital.

Members of the Commander's crew were filmed dancing to techno music behind a DJ set on deck

A family firm that runs one of the historic Dunkirk Little Ships as a Thames passenger service is appealing for help to survive the lockdown.

Donald Trump has said the high number of Covid-19 cases in the United States is due to the country's testing being "sooo much better' than anywhere else in the world.

American astronauts will be back on the Moon within five years "by any means necessary," the US Vice President has announced.

Hedgehogs have indulging in "noisy lovemaking" during the coronavirus lockdown, according to an expert,

An aerial photo of ocean sands in the Bahamas has been voted the NASA Earth Observatory's all-time best image.

Social distancing will be expected "in every single work area" when the UK comes out of lockdown, according to Priti Patel.

English schools will reopen after coronavirus lockdown in a "phased manner", the Education Secretary confirmed.

Restaurants are preparing for life after lockdown with a range of radical measures that will keep diners safe but will involve drastic changes to the way Londoners eat out.