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US states accused of fudging coronavirus testing data
Some states including Florida and Georgia have been accused of manipulating testing figures.
UK could ‘learn lessons’ from South Korea and Germany in Covid-19 response
Professor Dame Angela McLean said she would draw ‘particular lessons’ from the two countries.
COVID-19 crisis sees global carbon emissions plummet by 17 per cent
"We need systemic change through green energy and electric cars, not temporary reductions from enforced behaviour."
No evidence to back Trump claims Covid-19 originated from Wuhan lab
Donald Trump said he has seen proof that the coronavirus outbreak originated from an infectious disease laboratory in China.
Social distancing – Duncan Smith wants it relaxed to boost economy
"I think the government is going to have to look very carefully and try and show some flexibility."
ONS revise government figures up by 10,000
The total number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK has passed 44,000.
‘Lying through their back teeth’ Piers Morgan slams Government
There hasn’t been a day when you have tested 100,000 people.”
Trump talks from the top of his head, says ex-UK scientific adviser
Sir David King said the US President is ‘making it up as he goes along’ following Mr Trump’s revelation he is using hydroxychloroquine.
Post-Brexit bonanza sees tampons, padlocks and yeast tariffs slashed
The Government said it will axe duties on £30 billion worth of imports to the supply chain.