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UK coronavirus – Death toll rises by nearly 1,000 to over 7,000
The number of deaths has risen again.
UK scientists say Covid-19 acts like a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” to trick its way into the human body
A model of coronavirus created by University of Southampton reveals it is less protected than some other viruses.
Tesco pays out £900m to shareholders despite securing £585m tax break from government
The retailer said it would receive £585 million worth of taxpayer relief as part of the business rates holiday for the current financial year.
Medics sign letter expressing concern over quality of protective kit
They say they have fears over the ‘adequacy of what has been given’.
First patients fill beds at new NHS Nightingale Hospital in London
The hospital has more than 80 wards containing 42 beds each
TfL ask passengers to board buses using middle door to protect drivers
The measures have been implemented following the death of nine bus drivers after they tested positive for Covid-19.
UK death toll will be ‘worst in Europe’ thanks to herd immunity delay
A new study has predicted some 66,000 people could die in the UK with a peak of nearly 3,000 a day.
Covid-19 disaster caused by man driving animals to brink of extinction
Viruses jumping from animals to people is most likely where threatened species have declined due to exploitation and loss of habitat.
Woman says mother asked by GP to die at home if contracted coronavirus
Maggie Ilsley issued a warning to others in a scathing post online - adding that the ordeal had left her "sickened beyond words"