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Police called after New York funeral home puts bodies in rented trucks
A passer-by called authorities to complain about the smell coming from the trucks.
‘Utmost concern’ – UK prisons system in deep crisis, report warns
Findings say unjustified violence by staff on prisoners was particularly “deeply concerning”.
Global carbon emissions see ‘historic declines’ as energy use slumps
The International Energy Agency predicts 8% drop in carbon pollution from energy as the world reels from coronavirus.
BAME workers should be risk-assessed amid Covid-19 concerns
The official guidance says ethnic minority workers are being ‘disproportionately affected by Covid-19’.
NHS ‘increasingly frustrated’ as deadline for 100,000 tests ends today
NHS trust leaders believe they have done all they can to support the national testing effort so far but are increasingly frustrated.
Coronavirus UK – Wetherspoon’s is making plans to reopen in June
The pub chain said around 43,000 staff, more than 99% of its workforce, have been furloughed in the face of the pandemic.
WHO puts global networks on alert over rare illness in children
It follows an alert shared with NHS trusts and GP groups by NHS England asking medics to remain on high alert for signs of the disease.
US economy shrinks by 4.8% as businesses shut down
It was the sharpest fall since the economy shrank at an 8.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Mike Pence tours medical clinic without a face mask
The vice-president’s move follows President Donald Trump’s decision to not wear a mask.