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Police Scotland warns of ‘unprecedented’ challenge during coronavirus pandemic
The force is asking special constables to volunteer for additional hours – and for their employers to give them paid leave to do so.
Coronavirus UK – People most at risk of needing hospital treatment urged to stay at home
The Government has also advised those in the high-risk category to avoid face-to-face contact for 12 weeks.
Coronavirus – Virus continues to spread in Italy & Iran as medical supplies dwindle
Italy has now had 4,825 deaths, more than all of China, where the virus first emerged late last year.
Judy Murray says ‘Go home idiots’ to those heading to the countryside
The mother of tennis stars Andy and Jamie Murray posted a blunt message on Twitter.
Coronavirus UK – Death toll rises again as minister warns this ‘isn’t a game’
Some 1.5 million people most at risk are being urged to stay at home for at least 12 weeks.
Iran leader refuses US coronavirus help, citing conspiracy theory
Ayatollah Khamenei’s comments come as Iran faces US sanctions blocking it from selling its crude oil and accessing international financial markets.
4,500 retired doctors and nurses sign up to rejoin NHS in just 48 hours
Mr Hancock said it was ‘brilliant support in our national effort’ to tackle the virus.
Johnson: The best Mother’s Day present is to stay away
PM says don’t visit your mother on Mother’s Day, as 1.5 million at risk people are told to stay at home for 12 weeks.
National Trust close parks from midnight due to coronavirus outbreak
The decision has been taken ahead of Mother’s Day which the Trust predicts will attract more people to its parks despite advice on social distancing.