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KingKhanWC
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So it's declining per day?
I think this will be all over by July. They now have test kits, soon ventilators, extra beds.
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It'll be available to everyone. Apparently Amazon and high street chemists will distribute them.
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Not surprised. Amazon are asking for donations but will make massive profit on these kits.
More and more feels like the rich are using this to inflict the rest and make even more money from them.
Wonder when they will be on sale and for how much. Will be very interesting to see the % of profit margin too.
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Hopefully I'm wrong but I think it's a one-off and considering the number of cases were more than yesterday, we should not get happy just yet
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Also,
Just found out that "Please note these figures do not cover a full 24 hour period."
So the death figures were not actually from a full 24 hour cycle.
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Even though I think we won't have it as bad as Italy or spain
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PetroDollars
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how can it be over?
the virus will still be in the air and you will still get it unless your vaccinated or become immune to it.
the virus will still be in the air and you will still get it unless your vaccinated or become immune to it.
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It only lasts in the air for a few hours, and on surfaces for a few days at most. If the spread can be contained by lockdown, then it will eventually go away
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UK virus latest figures
We're now shifting our focus slightly to the UK.
The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has risen to 463, up from 422.
Cases are also up, with 9,529 cases as of Wednesday compared to 8,077 cases the day before.
Some 97,019 have been tested for the virus - of which 87,490 had tested negative.
To find out specifically how many cases there are in each part of England, check out this tracker by Public Health England.
We're now shifting our focus slightly to the UK.
The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has risen to 463, up from 422.
Cases are also up, with 9,529 cases as of Wednesday compared to 8,077 cases the day before.
Some 97,019 have been tested for the virus - of which 87,490 had tested negative.
To find out specifically how many cases there are in each part of England, check out this tracker by Public Health England.
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Here is a quick summary of some of the main developments in the UK:
Self-employed workers facing financial difficulties will find out later what financial aid they will be offered by the government
Banks have been criticised by firms and MPs for asking business owners to put their own property up to secure loans
The government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from Dyson, which says it designed a new type to help the NHS response
All NHS workers and social care staff will be given free parking during the outbreak
A decision about whether or not this year's Wimbledon will go ahead as planned will be made next week
And on Wednesday the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK rose by 41, taking the total to 463
Self-employed workers facing financial difficulties will find out later what financial aid they will be offered by the government
Banks have been criticised by firms and MPs for asking business owners to put their own property up to secure loans
The government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from Dyson, which says it designed a new type to help the NHS response
All NHS workers and social care staff will be given free parking during the outbreak
A decision about whether or not this year's Wimbledon will go ahead as planned will be made next week
And on Wednesday the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK rose by 41, taking the total to 463
Manunited18
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Wuhan has alot of workforce going to the region of northern Italy, and with Chinese New year around mid January there was alot of travelling both ways which really caught the Italians out big style , but the issue still remains regarding this virus is without a vaccine for the forseable future whose to say it will peak off, I think the best strategy until we have a vaccine is containment, meaning alot of the protocols could still be in play for a while
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People in the UK are preparing to thank National Health Service (NHS) workers with a nationwide round of applause.
It was the idea of Dutch yoga instructor Annemarie Plas who wanted to show doctors, nurses, GPs and carers some national gratitude.
Her suggestion was picked up and supported by the likes of Victoria Beckham and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
People are being ask to clap from their front doors, gardens, balconies, wherever they may be, at 20:00 local time.
It was the idea of Dutch yoga instructor Annemarie Plas who wanted to show doctors, nurses, GPs and carers some national gratitude.
Her suggestion was picked up and supported by the likes of Victoria Beckham and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
People are being ask to clap from their front doors, gardens, balconies, wherever they may be, at 20:00 local time.
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Three more people have died after testing positive for covid-19 in Scotland taking the total number of deaths in the country to 25
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Those countries have a cafe culture where eating at bars and restaurants is prevalent, I am wondering if that is what has helped spread it more dramatically. Also they probably hug and kiss more.
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North Yorkshire police are bringing in measures to stop people going outdoors
The force will be using checkpoints in the region to ask drivers if their journey is essential.
Assistant Chief Constable Mike Walker, said: "The new and significant restrictions announced by the Prime Minister on Monday evening spell out very clearly what each and every one of us must do to save lives. The message is clear and the warning stark. Stay at home, save lives.
"These are the lives of the people we know and love. Our partners, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, children, grandparents.
"You may never be in such a position again where your simple actions will lead directly to saving lives."
The force also said the checkpoints would be random and unannounced.
The force will be using checkpoints in the region to ask drivers if their journey is essential.
Assistant Chief Constable Mike Walker, said: "The new and significant restrictions announced by the Prime Minister on Monday evening spell out very clearly what each and every one of us must do to save lives. The message is clear and the warning stark. Stay at home, save lives.
"These are the lives of the people we know and love. Our partners, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, children, grandparents.
"You may never be in such a position again where your simple actions will lead directly to saving lives."
The force also said the checkpoints would be random and unannounced.
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They have a cafe culture but in the UK we have a ignorance culture, people are ignoring the guidelines specially in London, luckily for me in east lancashire the virus is minimal at moment
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Britons breaking coronavirus lockdown rules can be arrested or fined £60 under new police powers.
Introduced on Thursday with immediate effect, the new powers will give police the means to ensure people stay at home and avoid non-essential travel.
If members of the public do not comply, police may:
Instruct them to go home, leave an area or disperse;
Ensure parents are taking necessary steps to stop their children breaking the rules;
Issue a fixed penalty notice of £60, which will be lowered to £30 if paid within 14 days;
Issue a fixed penalty notice of £120 for second time offenders, doubling on each further repeat offence.
Those who do not pay fines could be taken to court, where magistrates will be able to impose unlimited fines.
And, if an individual continues to refuse to comply, police may arrest them.
However, the Home Office said officers "will always apply their common sense and discretion" in the first instance.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "The prime minister has been clear on what we need to do: stay at home to protect our NHS and save lives.
"All our frontline services really are the best of us and are doing an incredible job to stop this terrible virus from spreading.
"That's why I'm giving the police these new enforcement powers, to protect the public and keep people safe."
Police at a vehicle checkpoint in York where officers from North Yorkshire Police were ensuring that motorists and their passengers are complying with government restrictions and only making essential journeys, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson put the UK in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
In efforts to boost police resources, the government is ensuring civil servants who already volunteer as special constables are able to assist forces as much as possible.
Ministers are also relaxing tax and pensions rules that might deter those recently retired - or approaching retirement - from returning to serve; as well as talking to the private security sector to see how firms might help.
Earlier on Thursday, North Yorkshire Police announced they are now deploying random vehicle checkpoints to ensure people are only making essential journeys.
The force's officers will be stopping vehicles and asking motorists where they are going and why they are going there.
The checkpoints will be unannounced and could appear anywhere any time, North Yorkshire Police said.
In order to help stop the spread of coronavirus, the government has said people are only allowed to leave their homes for:
Shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible;
One form of exercise a day - for example, a run, walk or cycle - alone or with members of their household;
Any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person;
Travelling to and from work, but only where people cannot work from home.
Gatherings of more than two people in public spaces are banned except in very limited circumstances, such as where it is for essential work purposes.
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...rest-britons-breaking-lockdown-rules-11964102
Introduced on Thursday with immediate effect, the new powers will give police the means to ensure people stay at home and avoid non-essential travel.
If members of the public do not comply, police may:
Instruct them to go home, leave an area or disperse;
Ensure parents are taking necessary steps to stop their children breaking the rules;
Issue a fixed penalty notice of £60, which will be lowered to £30 if paid within 14 days;
Issue a fixed penalty notice of £120 for second time offenders, doubling on each further repeat offence.
Those who do not pay fines could be taken to court, where magistrates will be able to impose unlimited fines.
And, if an individual continues to refuse to comply, police may arrest them.
However, the Home Office said officers "will always apply their common sense and discretion" in the first instance.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "The prime minister has been clear on what we need to do: stay at home to protect our NHS and save lives.
"All our frontline services really are the best of us and are doing an incredible job to stop this terrible virus from spreading.
"That's why I'm giving the police these new enforcement powers, to protect the public and keep people safe."
Police at a vehicle checkpoint in York where officers from North Yorkshire Police were ensuring that motorists and their passengers are complying with government restrictions and only making essential journeys, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson put the UK in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
In efforts to boost police resources, the government is ensuring civil servants who already volunteer as special constables are able to assist forces as much as possible.
Ministers are also relaxing tax and pensions rules that might deter those recently retired - or approaching retirement - from returning to serve; as well as talking to the private security sector to see how firms might help.
Earlier on Thursday, North Yorkshire Police announced they are now deploying random vehicle checkpoints to ensure people are only making essential journeys.
The force's officers will be stopping vehicles and asking motorists where they are going and why they are going there.
The checkpoints will be unannounced and could appear anywhere any time, North Yorkshire Police said.
In order to help stop the spread of coronavirus, the government has said people are only allowed to leave their homes for:
Shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible;
One form of exercise a day - for example, a run, walk or cycle - alone or with members of their household;
Any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person;
Travelling to and from work, but only where people cannot work from home.
Gatherings of more than two people in public spaces are banned except in very limited circumstances, such as where it is for essential work purposes.
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...rest-britons-breaking-lockdown-rules-11964102
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The number of people who have died from coronavirus in the UK has hit 477 after more deaths in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced three deaths in Scotland, with the number of positive COVID-19 tests in the country having also increased from 719 to 894 - a rise of 175 in a day.
Public Health Wales said another six people had died and a further 113 people had been diagnosed with the disease, bringing the total number of confirmed cases there to 741.
Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency said another three people had died after testing positive with the illness there, adding that the total number of confirmed cases had reached 241 - a rise of 32.
Public Health England is expected to update its own coronavirus figures later on Thursday.
The UK's coronavirus numbers as it stands:
England - 414 deaths and 7,973 confirmed cases
Scotland - 25 deaths and 894 confirmed cases
Wales - 28 deaths and 741 confirmed cases
Northern Ireland - 10 deaths and 241 confirmed cases
Dr Robin Howe, incident director for the coronavirus outbreak at Public Health Wales, said: "Novel Coronavirus is now circulating in every part of Wales."
The Scottish government, which has brought an extra 1.5 million face masks to protect health and social care staff, hopes to have powers to enforce social distancing in place by the end of today.
Speaking at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh, Ms Sturgeon said people who break the rules could be subject to prohibition notices and liable for on-the-spot fines and prosecution.
"The police will continue to take a soft approach to enforcement", but they will have the power to act, she said.
Ms Sturgeon added that safeguards would be in place which would be reviewed every 21 days, and the new legislation would last a maximum of six months.
Karen Mannering has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and is in hospital and is 26 week pregnant
Distressed mum-to-be issues virus warning
Scotland's chief medical officer, Catherine Calderwood, said between 40,000 to 50,000 people in the country may be infected with coronavirus.
"It has been very encouraging see the empty streets and shops and transport around Scotland. This is going to be a long haul and I encourage people as the weekend comes... to not relax those roles, to not be tempted to see other families from other households," she said.
It comes as south of the border, North Yorkshire police announced the force will be using checkpoints in the region to ask drivers if their journey is essential in a bid to prevent people from going outdoors.
Assistant Chief Constable Mike Walker said: "The new and significant restrictions announced by the prime minister on Monday evening spell out very clearly what each and every one of us must do to save lives. The message is clear and the warning stark. Stay at home, save lives.
"These are the lives of the people we know and love. Our partners, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, children, grandparents.
"You may never be in such a position again where your simple actions will lead directly to saving lives."
The force also said the checkpoints would be random and unannounced.
The NHS 24 contact centre at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Glasgow which First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited to meet staff supporting Scotlands public information response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
There is also a UK-wide push on increasing the number of ventilators that can be manufactured in time for the expected surge in coronavirus patients across the UK in around three weeks.
COVID-19 has overwhelmed well-resourced hospitals in northern Italy, alarming doctors in Britain.
The NHS has more than 8,000 ventilators, but the government says 30,000 will be needed.
The PM's spokesman said thousands of new ventilators will arrive in the coming weeks, with thousands more in the coming months, and the NHS will determine where they go based on "operational need".
He added all manufacturers turning their efforts to making ventilators must pass tests from expert clinicians and health regulators before purchases are made.
Billionaire entrepreneur Sir James Dyson said the government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from his company.
Ministers are being urged to step-up testing for coronavirus, especially among health workers, so they can get back to work as soon as possible if they have already had the virus.
But Professor Chris Whitty, the UK's chief medical officer, has dismissed suggestions a coronavirus antibody test will be ready to buy online next week.
He said the accuracy of the tests needed to be properly tested before they were made available.
In a gesture of thanks to honour frontline NHS staff, everyone across the nation has been invited to join in a mass round of applause from their doorsteps, windows and balconies tonight at 8pm.
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-three-more-deaths-in-scotland-take-uk-total-to-468-11964006
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced three deaths in Scotland, with the number of positive COVID-19 tests in the country having also increased from 719 to 894 - a rise of 175 in a day.
Public Health Wales said another six people had died and a further 113 people had been diagnosed with the disease, bringing the total number of confirmed cases there to 741.
Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency said another three people had died after testing positive with the illness there, adding that the total number of confirmed cases had reached 241 - a rise of 32.
Public Health England is expected to update its own coronavirus figures later on Thursday.
The UK's coronavirus numbers as it stands:
England - 414 deaths and 7,973 confirmed cases
Scotland - 25 deaths and 894 confirmed cases
Wales - 28 deaths and 741 confirmed cases
Northern Ireland - 10 deaths and 241 confirmed cases
Dr Robin Howe, incident director for the coronavirus outbreak at Public Health Wales, said: "Novel Coronavirus is now circulating in every part of Wales."
The Scottish government, which has brought an extra 1.5 million face masks to protect health and social care staff, hopes to have powers to enforce social distancing in place by the end of today.
Speaking at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh, Ms Sturgeon said people who break the rules could be subject to prohibition notices and liable for on-the-spot fines and prosecution.
"The police will continue to take a soft approach to enforcement", but they will have the power to act, she said.
Ms Sturgeon added that safeguards would be in place which would be reviewed every 21 days, and the new legislation would last a maximum of six months.
Karen Mannering has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and is in hospital and is 26 week pregnant
Distressed mum-to-be issues virus warning
Scotland's chief medical officer, Catherine Calderwood, said between 40,000 to 50,000 people in the country may be infected with coronavirus.
"It has been very encouraging see the empty streets and shops and transport around Scotland. This is going to be a long haul and I encourage people as the weekend comes... to not relax those roles, to not be tempted to see other families from other households," she said.
It comes as south of the border, North Yorkshire police announced the force will be using checkpoints in the region to ask drivers if their journey is essential in a bid to prevent people from going outdoors.
Assistant Chief Constable Mike Walker said: "The new and significant restrictions announced by the prime minister on Monday evening spell out very clearly what each and every one of us must do to save lives. The message is clear and the warning stark. Stay at home, save lives.
"These are the lives of the people we know and love. Our partners, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, children, grandparents.
"You may never be in such a position again where your simple actions will lead directly to saving lives."
The force also said the checkpoints would be random and unannounced.
The NHS 24 contact centre at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Glasgow which First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited to meet staff supporting Scotlands public information response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
There is also a UK-wide push on increasing the number of ventilators that can be manufactured in time for the expected surge in coronavirus patients across the UK in around three weeks.
COVID-19 has overwhelmed well-resourced hospitals in northern Italy, alarming doctors in Britain.
The NHS has more than 8,000 ventilators, but the government says 30,000 will be needed.
The PM's spokesman said thousands of new ventilators will arrive in the coming weeks, with thousands more in the coming months, and the NHS will determine where they go based on "operational need".
He added all manufacturers turning their efforts to making ventilators must pass tests from expert clinicians and health regulators before purchases are made.
Billionaire entrepreneur Sir James Dyson said the government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from his company.
Ministers are being urged to step-up testing for coronavirus, especially among health workers, so they can get back to work as soon as possible if they have already had the virus.
But Professor Chris Whitty, the UK's chief medical officer, has dismissed suggestions a coronavirus antibody test will be ready to buy online next week.
He said the accuracy of the tests needed to be properly tested before they were made available.
In a gesture of thanks to honour frontline NHS staff, everyone across the nation has been invited to join in a mass round of applause from their doorsteps, windows and balconies tonight at 8pm.
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-three-more-deaths-in-scotland-take-uk-total-to-468-11964006
New emergency legislation in the UK says no one in the country is allowed to leave their home “without reasonable excuse”.
Several new activities which are permitted have been added to a list outlined by the Prime Minister on Monday.
They include moving house, fulfilling legal obligations, accessing critical public services and to escape injury, illness or the risk of harm.
There is no limit in the legislation on the number of times each day a person may leave their premises.
Police now have powers to “direct” and “remove” people to their homes and use “reasonable force” to do so, if they’re not complying with the new laws.
Fixed penalty fines can be imposed on people who flout the rules on being at home or gathering in groups of three or more by community support officers, local authority wardens, as well as police officers.
The legislation says prosecutions may be brought.
The measures - which last six months - must be reviewed every three weeks.
Several new activities which are permitted have been added to a list outlined by the Prime Minister on Monday.
They include moving house, fulfilling legal obligations, accessing critical public services and to escape injury, illness or the risk of harm.
There is no limit in the legislation on the number of times each day a person may leave their premises.
Police now have powers to “direct” and “remove” people to their homes and use “reasonable force” to do so, if they’re not complying with the new laws.
Fixed penalty fines can be imposed on people who flout the rules on being at home or gathering in groups of three or more by community support officers, local authority wardens, as well as police officers.
The legislation says prosecutions may be brought.
The measures - which last six months - must be reviewed every three weeks.
Self-employed people will be able to apply for a taxable grant to cover 80% of average monthly profits over the last three yearsSupport will be capped at £2,500 per month, available to those with with a trading profit of less than £50,000 last yearMore than half of a claimant's income needs to come from self-employment, and they must have a tax return for last yearThe scheme will initially cover three months, backdated to March, and be paid as a lump sum in JuneMr Sunak said support was being targeted "at those who need it most" and the self-employed "have not been forgotten"
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Death toll risen by >100 in one day. We don't have nowhere near enough ventilators. The extra beds hopefully will be enough but will likely struggle with staff and resources in managing the infux of patients expected.
It's probably too late for testing tbh, we waiting too long before closing schools and enforcing a lockdown, too many people have likely been infected and the results of this will start to show over the next week or two. The anti-body test will be good for getting front line staff back in to work though.
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Some hospitals in London are clearly on the brink. The NHS says there will be beds found elsewhere for patients if needed, but doctors at these hospitals are clearly very apprehensive.
They are still very worried about a lack of protective equipment though the government have stressed they are trying to get this out to them as soon as possible.
Another issue is the testing of NHS workers. The government line again is they are trying to do this with some urgency.
The London problem is very much a problem for London - hospitals elsewhere are ready for patients but there have been fewer admissions.
There are preparations for conference centres like the ExCeL in London to also be used in Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.
Another 8,000 ventilators have been been ordered on top of the 8,000 already there - that doesn't include the ones from Dyson - but there is no timeline on when they will arrive yet.
They are still very worried about a lack of protective equipment though the government have stressed they are trying to get this out to them as soon as possible.
Another issue is the testing of NHS workers. The government line again is they are trying to do this with some urgency.
The London problem is very much a problem for London - hospitals elsewhere are ready for patients but there have been fewer admissions.
There are preparations for conference centres like the ExCeL in London to also be used in Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.
Another 8,000 ventilators have been been ordered on top of the 8,000 already there - that doesn't include the ones from Dyson - but there is no timeline on when they will arrive yet.
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Great turn out on our road...
Heart warming cheers and claps for the wonderful people working for our NHS
Heart warming cheers and claps for the wonderful people working for our NHS
Same here, a proud moment amongst all the grim news of late.
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The U.K.’s largest supermarket chains are leading the call for over 45,000 new staff to cope with the increased demand for basic goods during the coronavirus pandemic.
Job opportunities include shelf stackers and shop floor staff, and pay rates are around £9 to £10 per hour. The site livingwage.org says £10.75 per hour is what workers need “to live” in London.
The need for new to staff to help shops cope with increased demand is high as supermarkets become important local assets for those anxious and confused by the ongoing crisis.
Asda chief executive Roger Burnley said in a statement, “Never in my 30 years in retail have I ever felt so keenly the role played by supermarkets in our communities."
Last week University student Tracy Landu was given a job only three hours after applying for a role at her local Tesco store. She said on Twitter: "I applied for a role at Tesco at 7pm and they called me at 10pm to work tomorrow."
Landu’s is not unique. Shops need staff; people need jobs. Here’s a confirmed list of the U.K. supermarkets and their plans for new jobs. We will be updating the tracker as new roles arrive.
Supermarket giant Asda has confirmed that it is creating 5000 jobs.
The supermarket is urging its colleagues to “reach out on social media” and invite friends whose work has been impacted by coronavirus to get in touch with their local store about job opportunities.
One of the fastest growing supermarket chains in the U.K., Aldi is creating 4,000 permanent positions and 5,000 new temporary roles available at stores and distribution centres across the UK, as part of its efforts to support communities affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.
Aldi has confirmed that new recruits will earn a minimum of £9.30 nationally or £10.90 if they are working at a store or distribution centre in London.
Lidl
German chain Lidl is reportedly hiring 2500 new staff and encouraging anyone who has lost their job as a result of businesses shutting down over Covid-19 to apply.
The Retail Gazette reported: "The new hires will be responsible for working together to keep the store clean, tidy and the shelves well stocked so that customers can get the products they need. Shifts could include mornings, evenings and weekends." The pay is £9.30 an hour for staff outside London, or £10.75 in the capital.
Co-Op
“Convenience retailer” (not a supermarket) Co-op, says it will create 5,000 store-based “temporary” roles for hospitality workers who have lost their jobs amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
A tacit acknowledgment that labyrinthine HR procedures are rather long-winded and pointless, the Co-op announced that “recruitment procedures have been simplified” and now “candidates can apply for positions by walking into their nearest Co-op” and asking for a job.
Tesco
The U.K.’s leading supermarket (by market share) has announced that it will be bringing in up to 20,000 new colleagues to work in our stores for at least the next twelve weeks. Roles include shop staff and shelf stackers.
In the statement Tesco said that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented increase in demand for food and household products. The statement also confirmed that its “streamlined recruitment process” allowed Tesco to get “eligible applicants” in for interviews and process their applications in a single day.
Morrisons will create an extra 3,500 jobs in a bid to “do its bit” during the emergency.
The chain is scampering to keep up with demand on its Amazon Prime Now offering with delivery slots completely booked up currently on the site.
A statement from the retailer confirms Morrisons will use 100 further stores to pick customers’ shopping over the coming weeks and needs 2,500 pickers and drivers to expand home delivery, and around 1,000 people to work in the company’s distribution centres.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidd...-coronavirus-demand-intensifies/#63c3fe7b85e1
Job opportunities include shelf stackers and shop floor staff, and pay rates are around £9 to £10 per hour. The site livingwage.org says £10.75 per hour is what workers need “to live” in London.
The need for new to staff to help shops cope with increased demand is high as supermarkets become important local assets for those anxious and confused by the ongoing crisis.
Asda chief executive Roger Burnley said in a statement, “Never in my 30 years in retail have I ever felt so keenly the role played by supermarkets in our communities."
Last week University student Tracy Landu was given a job only three hours after applying for a role at her local Tesco store. She said on Twitter: "I applied for a role at Tesco at 7pm and they called me at 10pm to work tomorrow."
Landu’s is not unique. Shops need staff; people need jobs. Here’s a confirmed list of the U.K. supermarkets and their plans for new jobs. We will be updating the tracker as new roles arrive.
Supermarket giant Asda has confirmed that it is creating 5000 jobs.
The supermarket is urging its colleagues to “reach out on social media” and invite friends whose work has been impacted by coronavirus to get in touch with their local store about job opportunities.
One of the fastest growing supermarket chains in the U.K., Aldi is creating 4,000 permanent positions and 5,000 new temporary roles available at stores and distribution centres across the UK, as part of its efforts to support communities affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.
Aldi has confirmed that new recruits will earn a minimum of £9.30 nationally or £10.90 if they are working at a store or distribution centre in London.
Lidl
German chain Lidl is reportedly hiring 2500 new staff and encouraging anyone who has lost their job as a result of businesses shutting down over Covid-19 to apply.
The Retail Gazette reported: "The new hires will be responsible for working together to keep the store clean, tidy and the shelves well stocked so that customers can get the products they need. Shifts could include mornings, evenings and weekends." The pay is £9.30 an hour for staff outside London, or £10.75 in the capital.
Co-Op
“Convenience retailer” (not a supermarket) Co-op, says it will create 5,000 store-based “temporary” roles for hospitality workers who have lost their jobs amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
A tacit acknowledgment that labyrinthine HR procedures are rather long-winded and pointless, the Co-op announced that “recruitment procedures have been simplified” and now “candidates can apply for positions by walking into their nearest Co-op” and asking for a job.
Tesco
The U.K.’s leading supermarket (by market share) has announced that it will be bringing in up to 20,000 new colleagues to work in our stores for at least the next twelve weeks. Roles include shop staff and shelf stackers.
In the statement Tesco said that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented increase in demand for food and household products. The statement also confirmed that its “streamlined recruitment process” allowed Tesco to get “eligible applicants” in for interviews and process their applications in a single day.
Morrisons will create an extra 3,500 jobs in a bid to “do its bit” during the emergency.
The chain is scampering to keep up with demand on its Amazon Prime Now offering with delivery slots completely booked up currently on the site.
A statement from the retailer confirms Morrisons will use 100 further stores to pick customers’ shopping over the coming weeks and needs 2,500 pickers and drivers to expand home delivery, and around 1,000 people to work in the company’s distribution centres.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidd...-coronavirus-demand-intensifies/#63c3fe7b85e1
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Nice gesture.
However it's a sheep like response, people wanting to show they are good people but dont have the coronas to stand up for NHS staff by lobbying the government to give them a better livelyhood. Nobody eats clapps.
A bit of an over reaction KKWC don’t you think!! The two acts are not mutually exclusive.
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Well that may be but I can tell that the surgeon that lives across from my road, the young daughter of my neighbours whose a doctor were incredibly appreciative...
This is what we do here in the UK.
We stand up for our people and we volunteer our services to help the elderly and the embattled NHS.
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As I said a good gesture but in reality wont help any NHS worker now or in 3 years time. When the next virus comes, which will appear and could be even more serious we will be still be struggling with a shocking health service.
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West Midlands emerges as a hotspot for coronavirus deaths
In an interview with the Guardian, the Birmingham MP Khalid Mahmood said older Muslim and Sikh people in the area were struggling to adhere to government guidelines about physical distancing because of their religious convictions.
Despite most religious services being cancelled, some older people were allegedly continuing to attend mosques and gurdwaras to pray, Mahmood said.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...s-emerges-as-a-hotspot-for-coronavirus-deaths
In an interview with the Guardian, the Birmingham MP Khalid Mahmood said older Muslim and Sikh people in the area were struggling to adhere to government guidelines about physical distancing because of their religious convictions.
Despite most religious services being cancelled, some older people were allegedly continuing to attend mosques and gurdwaras to pray, Mahmood said.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...s-emerges-as-a-hotspot-for-coronavirus-deaths
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I think we’re not too far from the peak here in England.
Next two weeks are crucial.
Stay safe, stay at home folks
Next two weeks are crucial.
Stay safe, stay at home folks
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100 deaths today
Not much encouraging news from the government either with the expected Ventilators to arrive after a few months.
Gosh I wish this can be over soon. The lockdown really is starting to get to me now!
Not much encouraging news from the government either with the expected Ventilators to arrive after a few months.
Gosh I wish this can be over soon. The lockdown really is starting to get to me now!
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Do you live with family?
It’s important to express how you’re feeling, even if it means calling the Samaritans.
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Yeah I am with family but it’s not really helping. We have a young 3 year old who we love dearly but she causes the utmost havoc throughout the day, she has awkward sleeping hours and is a lot of hard work putting her to sleep or keeping her entertained.
I woke up this morning with the most dreaded feeling I’ve had in ages, maybe it has been a good decade since I have felt so dreadful waking up. The thing that doesn’t help is the extension to all the lockdowns around the world. It’s hard to come to terms with the fact that there is no vaccine, there is no end to a this. Cricket or other activities that made me happy are not taking place this summer. People are not as warm as you would think they can be in such a difficult time. Even the supermarkets remind me of an England during the early 90s, not much appreciation or acceptance.
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BoJo has tested positive.
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I think the UK has the biggest number of under-diagnosed cases in Europe.
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UK to use firefighters to deliver food, collect bodies in coronavirus crisis
The United Kingdom will use firefighters to help deliver food, retrieve dead bodies and drive ambulances as it braces for the looming peak of the coronavirus outbreak that has already claimed the lives of more than 22,000 people across the world.
The United Kingdom will use firefighters to help deliver food, retrieve dead bodies and drive ambulances as it braces for the looming peak of the coronavirus outbreak that has already claimed the lives of more than 22,000 people across the world.
About time, now will he sacrifice himself as well for herd immunity and economic growth.?
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He will work from home and get paid fully for his role
This is now heading towars very dangerous level. PM tested positive...so did prince Charles. There are reports that Queen is unwell too and thats why she moved out of London and staying in Bristol currently. All 10 Downing street staffs will who were in contact with Boris will be tested.
If all leaders are falling sick...who will lead us then? Very tough times indeed.
If all leaders are falling sick...who will lead us then? Very tough times indeed.
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Coronavirus: Essex GP with 'textbook symptoms' dies
The family of a GP who died while being treated for suspected coronavirus say he sacrificed his life for his job.
Dr Habib Zaidi, 76, died in intensive care at Southend Hospital, Essex, 24 hours after being taken ill on Tuesday.
His daughter Dr Sarah Zaidi, also a GP, said he showed "textbook symptoms" of the virus.
If test results confirm he had Covid-19, he would be the first doctor in the UK to die after contracting the virus.
Dr Sarah Zaidi told the BBC: "For that to be the thing that took him is too much to bear. It is reflective of his sacrifice. He had a vocational attitude to service.
"He was treated as a definitive case. There is little clinical doubt it is coronavirus, the test result is academic."
She added: "We can't mourn in the normal way. We can't have a normal funeral.
"He left a gaping hole in our hearts, but a loss that is also felt within the community that he devoted almost his entire life to.
"We are praying for the safety of everyone right now."
Dr Zaidi, a GP in Leigh-on-Sea for more than 45 years, had been self-isolating and had not seen patients in person for about a week.
He was a managing partner of Eastwood Group Practice with his wife Dr Talat Zaidi.
Their four children all work in the medical profession.
'Well-respected GP'
Dr Zaidi's son is a haematologist consultant in London. His daughters are a trainee surgeon, a dentist and a GP.
Leader of Southend Council, Ian Gilbert, said: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Zaidi. Dr Zaidi and his family are well known and well loved within the community."
Patients and staff have been paying tribute to a "well respected and loved GP" on social media.
On Facebook, one patient said: "A kinder more caring gentleman, doctor and friend you would be hard to find."
Two years ago Dr Zaidi won an excellence award from the NHS Southend Clinical Commissioning Group, which described him as a "legend" who was "highly revered by staff and patients alike".
Dr Zaidi's widow has gone into quarantine away from the rest of the family.
Confirmed coronavirus deaths are announced by NHS England.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-52040991
The family of a GP who died while being treated for suspected coronavirus say he sacrificed his life for his job.
Dr Habib Zaidi, 76, died in intensive care at Southend Hospital, Essex, 24 hours after being taken ill on Tuesday.
His daughter Dr Sarah Zaidi, also a GP, said he showed "textbook symptoms" of the virus.
If test results confirm he had Covid-19, he would be the first doctor in the UK to die after contracting the virus.
Dr Sarah Zaidi told the BBC: "For that to be the thing that took him is too much to bear. It is reflective of his sacrifice. He had a vocational attitude to service.
"He was treated as a definitive case. There is little clinical doubt it is coronavirus, the test result is academic."
She added: "We can't mourn in the normal way. We can't have a normal funeral.
"He left a gaping hole in our hearts, but a loss that is also felt within the community that he devoted almost his entire life to.
"We are praying for the safety of everyone right now."
Dr Zaidi, a GP in Leigh-on-Sea for more than 45 years, had been self-isolating and had not seen patients in person for about a week.
He was a managing partner of Eastwood Group Practice with his wife Dr Talat Zaidi.
Their four children all work in the medical profession.
'Well-respected GP'
Dr Zaidi's son is a haematologist consultant in London. His daughters are a trainee surgeon, a dentist and a GP.
Leader of Southend Council, Ian Gilbert, said: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Zaidi. Dr Zaidi and his family are well known and well loved within the community."
Patients and staff have been paying tribute to a "well respected and loved GP" on social media.
On Facebook, one patient said: "A kinder more caring gentleman, doctor and friend you would be hard to find."
Two years ago Dr Zaidi won an excellence award from the NHS Southend Clinical Commissioning Group, which described him as a "legend" who was "highly revered by staff and patients alike".
Dr Zaidi's widow has gone into quarantine away from the rest of the family.
Confirmed coronavirus deaths are announced by NHS England.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-52040991
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Health Secretary Hancock also tests positive
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has tested positive for the coronavirus. He is self-isolating at home and his symptoms are said to be mild.
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has tested positive for the coronavirus. He is self-isolating at home and his symptoms are said to be mild.
So did you?
I tell you what is a better way of applauding and thanking the NHS, allowing them to do their shopping first rather than queuing with everyone else despite being told they would get priority.
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Eight more dead in Scotland
Eight more people in Scotland have died from coronavirus, taking the total to 33, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
The total number of positive diagnoses in Scotland has risen by 165 - from 894 on Thursday to 1,059 today.
There are 72 patients with coronavirus symptoms in intensive care units.
Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood estimates that more than 65,000 people in Scotland have the virus.
Eight more people in Scotland have died from coronavirus, taking the total to 33, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
The total number of positive diagnoses in Scotland has risen by 165 - from 894 on Thursday to 1,059 today.
There are 72 patients with coronavirus symptoms in intensive care units.
Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood estimates that more than 65,000 people in Scotland have the virus.
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UK coronavirus deaths rise to 759
The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has risen from 578 to 759, according to the Department of Health. This is the biggest rise in deaths that the country has seen so far.
14,579 have now tested positive for the disease, including UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has risen from 578 to 759, according to the Department of Health. This is the biggest rise in deaths that the country has seen so far.
14,579 have now tested positive for the disease, including UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Police have begun fining people breaching the rules set out by the government to try to slow down the spread of the virus between households.
The new regulations, which were brought in yesterday, are designed to stop people leaving their homes unless they have to and to prevent gatherings of three or more individuals.
Police can impose a £60 penalty, reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days, if someone fails to comply, with the amount doubling for each further offence.
Deputy Chief Constable Sara Glen, who speaks on enforcement issues for the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said some people had already been fined.
“If individuals are in a group gathering and they don’t take the request and the advice and the engagement from the officers to go home and the only way we can secure compliance is to give them a fixed penalty ticket that’s what they would have been given for,” she said. Ms Glen, who’s based at Hampshire Police, declined to provide precise figures on the number of fines imposed but said each constabulary would collect the data.
“We want to know whether we’re winning the kind-of ‘negotiation’ with the community to keep them in line with this regulation or whether or not we have a lot of people that are breaching it,” she added.Police said they had a range of other sanctions if people failed to provide their details for fines to be administered including arrest and prosecution.
The new regulations, which were brought in yesterday, are designed to stop people leaving their homes unless they have to and to prevent gatherings of three or more individuals.
Police can impose a £60 penalty, reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days, if someone fails to comply, with the amount doubling for each further offence.
Deputy Chief Constable Sara Glen, who speaks on enforcement issues for the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said some people had already been fined.
“If individuals are in a group gathering and they don’t take the request and the advice and the engagement from the officers to go home and the only way we can secure compliance is to give them a fixed penalty ticket that’s what they would have been given for,” she said. Ms Glen, who’s based at Hampshire Police, declined to provide precise figures on the number of fines imposed but said each constabulary would collect the data.
“We want to know whether we’re winning the kind-of ‘negotiation’ with the community to keep them in line with this regulation or whether or not we have a lot of people that are breaching it,” she added.Police said they had a range of other sanctions if people failed to provide their details for fines to be administered including arrest and prosecution.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After experiencing symptoms compatible with COVID-19 last night, in line with the guidance, I will be self-isolating at home for the next seven days. <br><br>I will be continuing to advise the Government on the medical response to Coronavirus, supported by my deputies.</p>— Professor Chris Whitty (@CMO_England) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMO_England/status/1243571992911138817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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So that is the PM, health secretary and the CMO down. Who's next?
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Bhai yeh tu poori UK government mein lagta ja raha hai....
well they dd say Westminster, the political part of London, was an epicentre of the virus
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UK to extend visas to May 31 for people who cannot leave because of travel restrictions or self-isolation
The United Kingdom government has announced an extension for people already in the country whose visas expire before May 31 but who cannot leave because of travel restrictions or self-isolation amid the spread of Covid-19 around the world.
The government website says the extension includes "applications where you would usually need to apply for a visa from your home country".
The United Kingdom government has announced an extension for people already in the country whose visas expire before May 31 but who cannot leave because of travel restrictions or self-isolation amid the spread of Covid-19 around the world.
The government website says the extension includes "applications where you would usually need to apply for a visa from your home country".
Michael Gove says that the best analysis shows the rate of infection in the UK has been doubling every three to four days.
"These figures are a powerful reminder of the need for all of us to act," he says. "Strict social distancing measures have been put in place to restrict the spread of Covid-19."
"These figures are a powerful reminder of the need for all of us to act," he says. "Strict social distancing measures have been put in place to restrict the spread of Covid-19."
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London Gatwick airport has announced it is closing its north terminal and limiting runway operation times from 1 April.
The runway will only be used for scheduled flights between 14:00 and 22:00 GMT.
The airport made the announcement on Friday and said the airport terminal would be closed for a month.
It said a decision to reopen the terminal would be taken when airline traffic increases and the government's social distancing policy is relaxed.
A statement from the airport said the decision was made to "protect the health and safety of passengers and staff, and to shield the business following a dramatic fall in airline traffic".
Stewart Wingate, chief executive of Gatwick Airport, said staff would be provided with the opportunity to help people in the local area.
Gatwick is the UK's second largest airport and serves more than 46 million passengers a year.
The runway will only be used for scheduled flights between 14:00 and 22:00 GMT.
The airport made the announcement on Friday and said the airport terminal would be closed for a month.
It said a decision to reopen the terminal would be taken when airline traffic increases and the government's social distancing policy is relaxed.
A statement from the airport said the decision was made to "protect the health and safety of passengers and staff, and to shield the business following a dramatic fall in airline traffic".
Stewart Wingate, chief executive of Gatwick Airport, said staff would be provided with the opportunity to help people in the local area.
Gatwick is the UK's second largest airport and serves more than 46 million passengers a year.
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Another 185 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK, taking the total to 769.
The new figures were recorded between 5pm on Wednesday and 5pm on Thursday.
The new figures were recorded between 5pm on Wednesday and 5pm on Thursday.
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Conservative cabinet member Alister Jack has said he is self-isolating after experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus.
Mr Jack, the Scottish Secretary, said he has not been tested for COVID-19 and his symptoms are a mild temperature and a cough.
The Conservative MP for Dumfries and Galloway said: "In the past 24 hours, I have developed mild symptoms associated with coronavirus.
"In line with medical guidance, I am self-isolating and working from home."
Mr Jack, the Scottish Secretary, said he has not been tested for COVID-19 and his symptoms are a mild temperature and a cough.
The Conservative MP for Dumfries and Galloway said: "In the past 24 hours, I have developed mild symptoms associated with coronavirus.
"In line with medical guidance, I am self-isolating and working from home."
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Another 260 people have died in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus, taking the total to 1,019.
The vast majority of those deaths are in England.
NHS England has said the victims were aged between 33 and 100 years old. All but 13 of them had underlying health conditions.
The highest number of deaths in one area was at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust where 16 people died. Fifteen of the deaths were at the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust.
The latest numbers from Scotland show another seven deaths there, taking the total to 40.
And the number of deaths in Wales has gone up four, with the total there reaching 38.
Another two people have died in Northern Ireland, taking the toll there to 15.
The figures have been released by the government as news pictures emerged from inside the NHS Nightingale hospital in London's Excel building.
Once work is completed this week, the facility will be able to hold 4,000 patients at a time.
Two more of these temporary mega-hospitals are to be built - one in Birmingham and one in Manchester.
And yesterday, it was announced that a mortuary for up to 12,000 bodies in case of a worst-case scenario is being worked on at Birmingham's airport.
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...hs-rise-by-260-taking-total-to-1-019-11965035
The vast majority of those deaths are in England.
NHS England has said the victims were aged between 33 and 100 years old. All but 13 of them had underlying health conditions.
The highest number of deaths in one area was at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust where 16 people died. Fifteen of the deaths were at the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust.
The latest numbers from Scotland show another seven deaths there, taking the total to 40.
And the number of deaths in Wales has gone up four, with the total there reaching 38.
Another two people have died in Northern Ireland, taking the toll there to 15.
The figures have been released by the government as news pictures emerged from inside the NHS Nightingale hospital in London's Excel building.
Once work is completed this week, the facility will be able to hold 4,000 patients at a time.
Two more of these temporary mega-hospitals are to be built - one in Birmingham and one in Manchester.
And yesterday, it was announced that a mortuary for up to 12,000 bodies in case of a worst-case scenario is being worked on at Birmingham's airport.
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...hs-rise-by-260-taking-total-to-1-019-11965035
Numbers rapidly increasing but still they say that the peak is yet to come.
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More on the sombre news that 1,019 people have died in the UK since the outbreak began.
There have been 260 more deaths from coronavirus in the UK over the past 24 hours, latest government figures show.
Scotland has reported seven new deaths, there has been a further four in Wales, and two more people have died as a result of coronavirus in Northern Ireland.
There have been 260 more deaths from coronavirus in the UK over the past 24 hours, latest government figures show.
Scotland has reported seven new deaths, there has been a further four in Wales, and two more people have died as a result of coronavirus in Northern Ireland.
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Inside a makeshift hospital hospital
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/inside-nhs-nightingale-before-nec-17999616
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/inside-nhs-nightingale-before-nec-17999616
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That is true but we must all hope and pray that we are close to that peak, maybe not in terms of daily deaths but in terms of days...if the peak is within the next 7-10 days then the overall number of deaths can be kept to below 10,000... that is my understanding...
In the slightly distorted words of our famous war time prime minister,
This is our darkest hour, but we will stay home. We will not fight on the beeches or the streets. We will STAY HOME.
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New pictures have been released from inside an enormous temporary hospital being built in London to fight coronavirus.
Rows upon rows of cubicles hastily being erected at the ExCel centre in the capital's Docklands reveal the expected scale of the explosion in numbers of COVID-19 patients.
Efforts are being ramped up to ensure the NHS Nightingale Hospital can open next week.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who on Friday confirmed he had tested positive for the virus, had announced the procurement of the ExCel centre, which is expected to be able to hold 4,000 patients.
The site, which usually hosts spectacles and conferences, is being converted with the help of soldiers and trade contractors.
Initially 500 beds equipped with ventilators and oxygen will be used to treat the seriously ill, and their numbers are expected to swell in the city ahead of the rest of the nation.
NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said: "Across England, we have reconfigured hospital services, so that 33,000 hospital beds are available to treat further coronavirus patients."
He has confirmed Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre and Manchester's Central Convention Centre are set to be converted into temporary hospitals too.
Sites are also expected to be created in Cardiff and Scotland.
The task of boosting critical care capacity has been under way since the health service declared an emergency at the end of January.
Before the scale of the crisis became clear, the UK was believed to have had one of the lowest proportions of intensive care units in Europe.
The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham will add an initial 500 beds, with the potential to grow to 2,000 if necessary.
The ExCeL Centre has been re-purposed as London's largest hospital to cope specifically with the coronavirus epidemic.
While the facility in Manchester will add 500 more, with the capacity to expand to 1,000 - and Cardiff's Principality Stadium will provide up to 2,000 more.
Efforts are under way to source the doctors, nurses and non-clinical workers to staff the huge units.
Rows upon rows of cubicles hastily being erected at the ExCel centre in the capital's Docklands reveal the expected scale of the explosion in numbers of COVID-19 patients.
Efforts are being ramped up to ensure the NHS Nightingale Hospital can open next week.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who on Friday confirmed he had tested positive for the virus, had announced the procurement of the ExCel centre, which is expected to be able to hold 4,000 patients.
The site, which usually hosts spectacles and conferences, is being converted with the help of soldiers and trade contractors.
Initially 500 beds equipped with ventilators and oxygen will be used to treat the seriously ill, and their numbers are expected to swell in the city ahead of the rest of the nation.
NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said: "Across England, we have reconfigured hospital services, so that 33,000 hospital beds are available to treat further coronavirus patients."
He has confirmed Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre and Manchester's Central Convention Centre are set to be converted into temporary hospitals too.
Sites are also expected to be created in Cardiff and Scotland.
The task of boosting critical care capacity has been under way since the health service declared an emergency at the end of January.
Before the scale of the crisis became clear, the UK was believed to have had one of the lowest proportions of intensive care units in Europe.
The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham will add an initial 500 beds, with the potential to grow to 2,000 if necessary.
The ExCeL Centre has been re-purposed as London's largest hospital to cope specifically with the coronavirus epidemic.
While the facility in Manchester will add 500 more, with the capacity to expand to 1,000 - and Cardiff's Principality Stadium will provide up to 2,000 more.
Efforts are under way to source the doctors, nurses and non-clinical workers to staff the huge units.
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