down Protesters block Michigan streets to oppose coronavirus lockdown measures By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T09:34:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here Full Article
down Armed protesters descend on Michigan's state capitol demanding end to coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T07:20:00Z Armed protesters descended on Michigan's state capitol building last night as they called for an end to the state's coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Full Article
down Three men charged with breaking lockdown rules and beating duck to death By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T11:33:24Z Full Article
down Coronavirus lockdown could cause 'employment catastrophe' in Crawley as it becomes 'most affected' town in UK By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T11:47:51Z Leaders of a town said the coronavirus lockdown could trigger an "employment catastrophe" in a part of the UK that is predicted to suffer the biggest economic hit from the pandemic. Full Article
down Parents warned to look out for signs of online radicalisation during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T12:00:29Z Parents, relatives and friends were today urged to raise the alarm if they fear that children are being radicalised during the lockdown as the Met warned that tip-offs about suspected extremists have plummeted. Full Article
down Boris Johnson says UK 'past peak' of coronavirus outbreak as he promises 'comprehensive plan' on relaxing lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T16:14:00Z PM makes declaration but UK sees second highest rise in cases in 24 hours, with 6,032 more Full Article
down 82 per cent of police fines for people flouting lockdown go to men By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T12:31:48Z Full Article
down Lockdown messaging 'slightly too successful' with Britons scared to leave home once lifted, expert says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T08:17:00Z Data shows Britons are fearful of relaxing social restrictions as Prime Minister Boris Johnson readies to publish 'road map' for easing lockdown Full Article
down Canada's PM Justin Trudeau bans assault-style guns: You do not need an AR-15 to take down a deer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T17:19:00Z Canada has banned the use and trading of 1,500 assault-style guns. Full Article
down Boris Johnson prepares plan for UK's lockdown exit after declaring nation 'past peak' of coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T01:29:00Z Boris Johnson is preparing a plan for the UK's escape from lockdown after declaring the nation has "past the peak" of its coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
down Ireland unveils five stage 'road map' on how it will lift coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T19:19:00Z The Irish Government has shared it plans for reopening society after coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
down Hundreds of Spaniards exercise outside for first time in seven weeks as coronavirus lockdown eased By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T09:53:00Z Joggers, cyclists and surfers across Spain have emerged from their homes as adults were allowed out for exercise for the first time in seven weeks. Full Article
down Hundreds of people descend on California beach to protest against lockdown rules despite rising death toll By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T08:35:00Z Hundreds of protestors have swarmed the streets in Huntington Beach in California to demand an end to coronavirus lockdown rules. Full Article
down UK 'could return to work on May 26' as Boris Johnson prepares plan to ease coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T07:02:00Z Boris Johnson wants people in the UK to be back at work by the end of May if coronavirus cases are low enough, it has been reported. Full Article
down NHS staff 'breaking down' on coronavirus frontline, Labour MP and A&E doctor warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T12:52:00Z NHS staff are "breaking down" on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus, a Labour MP and A&E doctor has warned. Full Article
down Protesters in London take part in group hug in defiance of coronavirus lockdown outside Met Police headquarters By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T13:14:00Z A man has been arrested after protesters in London took part in a group hug outside Met Police's headquarters in defiance of the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
down Government announces £76m funding for domestic abuse after lockdown spike By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T14:16:00Z Robert Jenrick has announced a package of more than £76 million in new funding "to support the most vulnerable in society". Full Article
down Pub visits should be avoided as lockdown eases, deputy chief medical officer indicates By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T16:52:00Z Pub visits should be avoided when social distancing measures are eased, one of the UK's top medics has said. Full Article
down Primary schools 'to open as soon as June' as part of Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown exit plan By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T20:09:00Z Primary schools are set to reopen as soon as June 1 as part of Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown exit strategy, The Sunday Telegraph reports. Full Article
down UK coronavirus LIVE: Pubs 'should be avoided after lockdown' as Covid-19 death toll jumps to more than 28,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T20:39:00Z Pub visits should be avoided even after coronavirus restrictions are lifted, England's deputy chief medical officer has indicated. Full Article
down Brits 'to be allowed to spend more time outdoors' under phased lifting of coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T06:26:00Z Boris Johnson is set to allow Brits to spend more time outdoors in the first phase of rolling back the coronavirus lockdown, it has been reported. Full Article
down Ofsted chief predicts 'mixed economy' of schooling as coronavirus lockdown eased By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T08:50:00Z Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman has suggested there could be a "mixed economy" of schooling as the coronavirus lockdown is eased. Full Article
down Coronavirus lockdown should be eased for healthy over-70s, say senior doctors By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T06:52:00Z The coronavirus lockdown should be eased for over 70s who are considered healthy due to the impact staying inside is having on their mental health, senior doctors have warned. Full Article
down Most Brits oppose easing coronavirus lockdown this week, poll shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T09:42:56Z Most Brits are against ending the coronavirus lockdown this week, with less than one in five thinking the time is right to reopen pubs, restaurants, stadiums and schools, a new survey shows. Full Article
down No plan for 'blanket ban' on elderly leaving home as coronavirus lockdown eases, Matt Hancock says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T12:55:01Z Health Secretary Matt Hancock has dismissed reports that there could be a "blanket ban" on over 70s leaving home when lockdown is eased. Full Article
down Former Government adviser forms new lockdown advice committee By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T12:50:00Z A former top Government adviser has launched a group that will offer coronavirus advice as an alternative from the official Government committee. Full Article
down Lockdowns begin to lift around Europe as countries move into next stage of coronavirus response By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T14:28:14Z People in countries across Europe are gradually regaining some old freedoms as governments start to lift their coronavirus lockdowns after many weeks. Full Article
down At least 13 arrested and 11 issued fines after police break up parties during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T15:41:00Z Police have arrested 13 people and issued 11 more with fines after breaking up two parties in Liverpool during coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
down Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman shot inside house during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T18:53:00Z A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was shot inside a house during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
down Seagulls 'now eating rats' after closure of cafes and restaurants in Rome during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:17:00Z The closure of cafes and restaurants in Rome due to the coronavirus outbreak means seagulls have had to change their habits and start eating rats, zoologists claim. Full Article
down £1.5m boost to help victims of domestic abuse during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:02:54Z Extra funds were announced today to provide help for people fleeing domestic violence during the coronavirus restrictions. Full Article
down Anxiety levels hit unprecedented heights as coronavirus lockdown announced, poll finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:23:35Z Anxiety levels soared to unprecedented heights around the time lockdown was announced in late March, according to the Government's official "happiness index". Full Article
down Italians allowed to exercise in parks and visit relatives as Europe eases out of coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:46:45Z Italians were today enjoying the chance to exercise in parks for the first time in eight weeks as their country took its first significant steps out of its coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
down Post-lockdown workplace rules could include protective screens and maximised home working, document reveals By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T06:26:00Z Measures being considered to help safely reopen workplaces included staggered shift times and reduced hot-desking, according to a draft Government plan. Full Article
down London after lockdown: Schools install playground washing troughs for when children go back to curb spread of coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:59:00Z Schools are installing hand-washing troughs in playgrounds and preparing to mark out two-metre lines to keep parents apart as they drop off their children in anticipation of the coronavirus lockdown ending. Full Article
down Schools after lockdown: Education experts on social distancing, PPE for teachers and the psychological impact on children By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:44:00Z Headteachers are planning for life after the lockdown to ensure the return to school will be safe for all children and staff. Full Article
down Cumbria police apologise for 'ill-judged' tweet telling people not to buy plants or compost during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T15:39:00Z Cumbria Police have apologised for an "ill-judged" tweet that suggested people should not buy plants or compost during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
down Three million download app to track coronavirus symptoms By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T11:04:00Z More than three million Britons have downloaded an app designed by researchers at King's College London to track the symptoms of coronavirus. Full Article
down How will graduation ceremonies be affected by lockdown? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T16:31:58Z The Covid-19 pandemic has affected people from all walks of life, including university students who were set to graduate in 2020. Full Article
down Sadiq Khan 'really worried' about capital's transport after lockdown easing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T16:04:00Z The Mayor of London warned against a 'big bang' of lifting lockdown measures Full Article
down Bikers fined for 200-mile round trip to buy fish and chips during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T17:01:00Z Full Article
down Selectively lifting coronavirus lockdown 'could lead to resentment', says expert By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T20:56:08Z Selectively lifting lockdown restrictions in the UK risks "potential divisions between groups", an expert has said. Full Article
down Nigel Farage visited by police over 'breaching lockdown' by travelling to Dover to report on migrants By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T21:09:09Z Nigel Farage has been visited by police officers who advised him not to breach lockdown restrictions after he travelled to Dover to report on migrants. Full Article
down Trials begin on coronavirus contact-tracing app ministers say will help UK escape from lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T00:30:00Z Trials are beginning on a new coronavirus contact-tracing app which ministers have said will save lives and help lift Britain out of lockdown. Full Article
down UK weather forecast: Powerful 60mph winds spark warning as downpours hit southern regions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T02:29:00Z Powerful winds and heavy rain continue to batter the UK with gales of up to 60mph sweeping across the southwest, sparking a weather warning. Full Article
down UK coronavirus LIVE: Covid-19 case numbers 'must come down further' as tracing app trial launches on Isle of Wight By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T20:36:00Z The number of new Covid-19 cases "needs to come down further", an expert has warned, as the UK death toll recorded its lowest daily rise since the end of March. Full Article
down Parents urged to remain vigilant as nearly 100 children are targeted by predators online in first month of lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T07:11:50Z Nearly 100 children who were being targeted online by child abusers were saved by police in London during the first four weeks of the lockdown, Scotland Yard revealed today. Full Article
down Government back to work guidelines for businesses: What your workplace could look like after lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T07:13:00Z Draft proposals for how to return to work safely have been leaked and they paint a very different picture of the workplace post lockdown. Full Article
down Spain's jobless total soars to 3.8 million after strict coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T09:31:37Z Spain's strict coronavirus lockdown has sent the unemployment rate to a near four-year high. Full Article
down Lockdown in California to be relaxed 'in days' as US death rate falls By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T10:10:00Z California's governor has announced that the six-week lockdown of America's most populous state will be relaxed within days as the daily coronavirus death toll across the United States fell to its lowest level in a month. Full Article