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Over-70s will be asked to self-isolate for up to four months – Health Secretary
The measure is expected in the coming weeks.
Sainsbury’s chief: “If we shop just for food we and our families need, there will be enough”
Mike Coupe sent his personal assurance that the supermarket has more food and other essential items coming in.
Coronavirus death toll in England doubles as US bans UK and Ireland flights
The 10 patients who have died were in the at risk groups.
Coronavirus UK – Archbishop urges education minister to consider NI school closures
Eamon Martin said the St Patrick’s weekend was an opportunity for parents to make childminding arrangements and for schools to plan contingencies.
Coronavirus UK – Calls for requisition of private hospital beds
It can’t be right that we have plush private hospitals lying empty while people are left in dying in hospitals for the want of a bed says GMB Union
Coronavirus UK – herd immunity strategy called into question
Plans are under way to ban mass gatherings from next week.
Bill Gates quits Microsoft board to spend more time on philanthropy
He started the company with Paul Allen in 1975.
Coronavirus UK – Mass gatherings to be banned
European countries have taken such measures as the pandemic worsens.
Apple closes all stores outside Greater China amid coronavirus outbreak
Chief executive Tim Cook said the firm ‘must do all we can’ to prevent the spread of Covid-19.