Around 2,000 people died with coronavirus in care homes in England by mid-April and many more are believed to have passed away since then, health chiefs revealed today.

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.

Coronavirus testing will be expanded to all care home residents and staff, regardless of whether they have Covid-19 symptoms, and all people aged 65 and over with symptoms and their households, Matt Hancock has said.

A total of 26,097 people have died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus, Public Health England has said.

A goose has taken advantage of the coronavirus lockdown to nest in one of the north of England's busiest transport hubs.

The UK discovered the true toll of coronavirus deaths today when the Government unveils figures for fatalities in hospitals, care homes and the community .

London hospitals are trialling the innovation — and maker plans delivery service to send out thousands

It comes after the UK's Covid-19 death toll jumped by 3,811 on Wednesday to top 26,000 when care home victims were factored in for the first time.

Police were called to a funeral home in New York after a bad smell coming from the street outside turned out to be from hundreds of bodies kept inside trucks.

Captain Tom Moore was today treated to a special World War Two RAF flypast to mark his 100th birthday.

The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has increased by 674 – bringing the national total to 26,771.

A homeowner was conned out of more than £100,000 by rogue builders who overcharged for roof repairs — before posing as police and trading standards officers to swindle him again.

A care home nurse used the knowledge she gained during the swine flu outbreak to help save the lives of 13 dementia patients who were displaying symptoms of the coronavirus.

Data shows Britons are fearful of relaxing social restrictions as Prime Minister Boris Johnson readies to publish 'road map' for easing lockdown

The peak of coronavirus infections in care homes could be months away, the head of Care England warned.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has dismissed reports that there could be a "blanket ban" on over 70s leaving home when lockdown is eased.

A man has been charged with the murder of a "lovely and very gentle" man who sustained severe injuries in his own home.

Measures being considered to help safely reopen workplaces included staggered shift times and reduced hot-desking, according to a draft Government plan.

Care home workers say employers are playing "Russian roulette" with their lives as personal protective equipment (PPE) is withheld or rationed amid unclear guidance, according to a union.

There were 5,890 coronavirus-related care home deaths involving Covid-19 registered up to April 24 in England and Wales, the Office for National Statistics said.

The ONS total is 34% higher than the Department of Health total.

This is the first picture of a pensioner who died after being found by police with head injuries at his north London home.

An NHS worker was fatally stabbed outside his home while on the phone to his girlfriend, a court has been told.

Boris Johnson could ditch the Government's "stay at home" slogan ahead of an expected easing of restrictions next week, it has been reported.

Two young children had their throats cut during an attack by their father at the family home in east London, an inquest has heard.

This year is the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which marked the end of the Second World War on the continent.

A homeless man is fighting for his life after two rough sleepers were attacked in central London.

Britain is set for another day of sunshine, with temperatures expected to soar to 26C before cooler weather tomorrow.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has won bipartisan praise for rallying supplies for his ravaged hospitals and helping slow the coronavirus, is coming under increasing criticism for not bringing that same level of commitment to a problem that has so far stymied him: nursing homes. In part-lecture, part-cheerleading briefings that have made him a Democratic counter to President Donald Trump, Cuomo has often seemed dismissive and resigned to defeat when asked about his state leading the nation in nursing home deaths. “We’ve tried everything to keep it out of a nursing home, but it’s virtually impossible,” Cuomo told reporters.

"Comcast's excuse simply does not add up," three US senators say.

The remote working stakes have just gone up a notch

'Intriguing' world found in data from retired Kepler space telescope

Victoria Beckham can’t seem to catch a break these days from social media critics. Posh shared a photo of her homeschooling Harper during the lockdown, only to be immediately criticized because the 7-year old is wearing a school uniform at home. Some trolls took an opportunity to blast Victoria again for using taxpayer’s money to […]

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Rutgers received the U.S. FDA's permission last month to collect saliva samples from patients at test sites and Friday's decision expands the permission to sample collection at the convenience of people's homes.

Balancing home, office work takes toll on mental health  Deccan Chronicle

While the lockdown continues across the UK - streaming giants Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Netflix have added a number of new movies which were originally due to premiere in cinemas.

THERE are fears a lack of promised testing for residents and staff is fuelling the spread of coronavirus in Oxford's care homes.

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OTTAWA - For years, those living and working in nursing and retirement homes across the country have struggled as overburdened caregivers tried to maintain a basic level of care and dignity for aging and ailing Canadians. It happened behind closed doors, said Carole Estabrooks, a professor in

We shouldn't expect a normal level of learning right now and teachers are prepared to catch kids up this fall. Their message to parents: Leave it to us.

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Another 'Star Wars' actor has added their voice to the criticism of Rian Johnson's movie.

The Barca goalie shares his routine from quarantine in Spain.

The edicts from the internet giants come as states and corporations grapple with ways to reopen as the virus pandemic rages on

How long will work-from-home last? Most Google and Facebook employees likely will not be going back to the office full time until 2021. The tech industry’s two biggest internet companies have told employees to settle into home-office routines through the end of the year amid the COVID-19 crisis. Both Google and Facebook this week said […]

Many people will get coronavirus at some point during this pandemic and in the majority of cases will be able to manage the illness themselves. Emma Hammett, a nurse and founder of First Aid for Life, offers some advice on how to look after people who have mild or moderate symptoms at home.

If you're looking after loved ones whose  symptoms are severe or getting worse, you should seek medical help immediately – particularly if they are in a vulnerable group

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Among those rallying against state shutdown orders are anti-vaccination activists. They see these protests as a way to form political alliances that promote their movement.

Roughly 19 Canadian crew members aboard Holland America’s MS Koningsdam disembarked at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, Calif. on Friday while another group of 53 aboard the Emerald Princess is hoping to do the same on Saturday at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.