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7,500 feared to have died with coronavirus in care homes
Care England said its data suggests fatalities are far higher than the 217 figure released by the Office for National Statistics.
Early release scheme paused after six prisoners mistakenly freed
The programme was aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19 behind bars.
Half of nursing staff ‘pressured to work without protective equipment’
Nearly 14,000 nurses, midwives and nursing support workers responded to the survey over the Easter bank holiday
NHS staff concerned over ‘inadequate’ PPE amid fears it will run out
BMA and RCN surveys highlighted shortages of equipment amid fears PPE could run out this weekend.
Coronavirus UK – Furlough scheme extended to end of June
On March 20, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme
Coronavirus UK – Hospital death toll from Covid-19 rises to 14,576
The grim figure only includes those who died in hospital.
Social distancing urged after police chief filmed on Westminster bridge
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner was among dozens of officers clapping for key workers.
Lockdown leads to ‘cleaner air, more wildlife and stronger communities’
The societal and environmental changes seen during the lockdown should be used to guide future policy, experts have urged.
Ireland to quadruple WHO contribution after Trump halts funding
WHO chief thanks Ireland for increasing funding to aid global Covid-19 response