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No 10 announces daily press conferences in coronavirus battle
Johnson had come under fire for allegedly only briefing selected journalists over plans to tackle the crisis.
Public schools closed until at least 20 April in New York as Trump calls to stop hoarding
England still hasn't closed schools
Coronavirus UK – Six coronavirus cases at care home
Staff, residents and their families are being informed.
Coronavirus UK – Crisis to last until spring 2021 and could see almost 8 million hospitalised
This is a worrying update on the virus
Coronavirus UK – Coronavirus forces Scottish school closures
A pupil at Dunblane High School in Stirling has tested positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus UK – Labour urges Government to rethink immigration detention
"It’s completely unfair to put them at heightened risk in this way."
Private healthcare firms must not ‘profiteer from distress’ over NHS bed requisition
This is a public health emergency, not a business opportunity for chums to make private rental income
Hancock unable to assess if councils & care homes can ensure older people are protected from hunger
Revelation comes as Health Secretary confirms coronavirus plan for over 70s to be forced into strict isolation at home or in care homes for four months
Putin approves law that could keep him in power until 2036
The Russian president has already been in power since 2000.