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Coronavirus UK – Scientists question Government policy on herd immunity
Sir Patrick Vallance, England’s chief scientific adviser, has suggested the Government’s policy could create a useful level of immunity.
UK long way away from herd immunity stage, experts say
Their comments come a day after Sir Patrick Vallance discussed the Government’s “contain and delay” approach.
Coronavirus UK – Universities switch to online lectures
A number of universities have switched to online teaching, in a bid to minimise the Covid-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus UK – Government advice aimed at building up ‘herd immunity’
Between 5,000 and 10,000 people in the UK are thought to be infected with Covid-19 already.
Greta Thunberg takes weekly climate strike action online
The 17-year-old activist encouraged youngsters to take their protests to Twitter rather than the streets amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Proposals a ‘step back to the 1980s’ for crime victims, campaigners warn
Proposals arising from a report into the Met’s handling of Operation Midland may change the way police approach victims in investigations.
Coronavirus UK – Ensure children don’t go hungry if schools close, charities urge Govt
Ministers have been asked to make cash available for low-income families.
Inspectors voice ‘serious concerns’ over UK-run immigration detention facilities
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons visited holding centres at Coquelles and the ports of Calais and Dunkerque over two days.