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Grocery workers get recognition for vital work and risks they face during crisis
Keeping locked-down households supplied with essential goods has exposed workers to risks despite measures such as social distancing.
Scotland’s chief medical officer resigns after flouting her own coronavirus rules
Dr Catherine Calderwood apologised after twice visiting her second home.
Tiger at zoo in New York tests positive for coronavirus
The news comes as the death toll in New York continues to spiral.
Boris Johnson admitted to hospital as coronavirus symptoms persist
The Prime Minister tested positive for the virus 10 days ago, and has been in self-isolation inside his Downing Street flat since.
Exclusive: Despite Coronavirus crisis, plans proceed to CUT hospital beds
Boris Johnson’s new hospitals branded ‘cuts by stealth’ as consultations proceed meaning A&E & intensive care unit closures and FEWER hospital beds despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Scotland’s chief medical officer apologises for visit to second home
Dr Catherine Calderwood is facing pressure to quit her post after being pictured visiting her second home in Fife.
NHS staff have to reuse masks and hold breath due to lack of PPE
Dr Rinesh Parmar, chairman of the Doctors’ Association UK, also called for more to be done on testing.
Hancock admits NHS may not hit ventilator target before virus peak
The Health Secretary also said the Army is helping to get personal protective equipment to the NHS front line.
Coronavirus UK – Rows of shelves ready to hold over 5,000 bodies
A worker on the site at RAF Upper Heyford said two hangars were converted in a week to hold 600 corpses each