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Coronavirus test slots run out for second day as booking website reopens
Home testing kits and drive-through centre appointments are now listed as ‘unavailable’.
Bill Gates says ‘worst nightmare has come true’ with pandemic
The Microsoft co-founder has pledged to help produce billions of doses of vaccines to tackle Covid-19.
Figures show ‘5,000’ difference in Covid-19 death totals
New data reveals a gap between Department of Health totals and death registrations.
Welsh First Minister reveals ‘traffic light’ system to ease lockdown
Mark Drakeford said he does not believe his plans undermine a UK-wide effort to end coronavirus restrictions.
Zoo owner fears he may have to euthanise animals as income drops
Others have also had to appeal for public donations to keep their animals fed.
Lysol and Dettol manufacturer tells customers not to inject disinfectants
It comes as Cillit Bang trended on Twitter following comments from the US president.
Experts rule out Trump’s idea to inject patients with disinfectant
The White House is also pitching ’emerging’ research on the benefits of sunlight and humidity in diminishing the threat of coronavirus.
‘Heartbreaking’: Girl in pyjamas among migrants crossing Channel
Children were among a group of people thought to be migrants brought ashore in Kent on Friday.
Africa could become Covid-19 epicentre after 43% rise in cases
John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, warned that testing capacity is ‘very limited’.