295 scientists call on government to re-think its coronavirus response
The open letter warned that leaders are “risking many more lives than necessary”.
Karren Brady calls for Premier League season to be declared ‘null and void’
Brady’s club West Ham are fighting relegation in the top-flight.
Coronavirus death toll in England doubles as US bans UK and Ireland flights
The 10 patients who have died were in the at risk groups.
‘My street came alive’: Rome sings anthem from balconies during lockdown
Residents spoke of the ‘solidarity in expression’ they felt as music broke out across the country.
Coronavirus UK – Archbishop urges education minister to consider NI school closures
Eamon Martin said the St Patrick’s weekend was an opportunity for parents to make childminding arrangements and for schools to plan contingencies.
Jet2 cancels all flights to Spain coronavirus lockdown
The decision was made after Spanish authorities confirmed a 15-day state of emergency
Coronavirus UK – Calls for requisition of private hospital beds
It can’t be right that we have plush private hospitals lying empty while people are left in dying in hospitals for the want of a bed says GMB Union
Coronavirus UK – herd immunity strategy called into question
Plans are under way to ban mass gatherings from next week.
Bill Gates quits Microsoft board to spend more time on philanthropy
He started the company with Paul Allen in 1975.