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Coronavirus UK – Idris Elba says he has tested positive for Covid-19
He announced the news on Twitter.
Coronavirus UK: Thousands join Facebook volunteering effort to help vulnerable
Community aid groups have been set up throughout the country by people helping their neighbours during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Army ‘more than capable’ of meeting UK’s security needs, says minister
Defence Minister James Heappey said he is “confident” that the army is capable of meeting the nation’s requirements.
Coronavirus UK – ‘You can’t fight a fire blindfolded. Test, test, test’ WHO attacks countries which don’t test all suspected of infection
Across the UK, 1,543 people have now tested positive for Covid-19, up from 1,372 at the same time on Sunday.
Coronavirus UK – Government asks people to avoid non essential contact
People should work from home if they can
Virgin Atlantic ask staff to take 8 weeks of unpaid leave
The move is the only way they can reduce outgoings without making job losses, the airline said.
Supermarket workers suffer abuse amid coronavirus panic-buying
The BRC said retailers are working with the police to keep stores ‘running as smoothly as possible’.
End of free BBC licence fee for over-75s delayed due to coronavirus
The universal benefit will now end in August instead of June.