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Almost half of Scots nurses ‘pressurised’ into working without PPE

Almost half of Scots nurses ‘pressurised’ into working without PPE

Almost half of Scots nurses ‘pressurised’ into working without PPE

17 April 2020

The Scottish Government said it welcomes the opportunity to consider concerns raised by the Royal College of Nursing.


Captain Tom Moore’s NHS fundraiser hits £20 million

Captain Tom Moore’s NHS fundraiser hits £20 million

Captain Tom Moore’s NHS fundraiser hits £20 million

17 April 2020

The 99-year-old Second World War veteran’s initial target was to raise £1,000 for NHS Charities Together – a target that he has smashed by 4,008%.


More frontline workers able to get coronavirus tests

More frontline workers able to get coronavirus tests

More frontline workers able to get coronavirus tests

17 April 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has called testing levels ‘frustrating’.


Doctors and nurses to be asked to reuse PPE items as shortages expected

Doctors and nurses to be asked to reuse PPE items as shortages expected

Doctors and nurses to be asked to reuse PPE items as shortages expected

17 April 2020

At least 50 NHS workers have now died after contracting coronavirus.


Inmates across Scotland to get mobile phones after prison visits suspended

Inmates across Scotland to get mobile phones after prison visits suspended

Inmates across Scotland to get mobile phones after prison visits suspended

17 April 2020

There will be restrictions on how the devices can be used.


Prison charities launch legal action against Justice Secretary over coronavirus fears

Prison charities launch legal action against Justice Secretary over coronavirus fears

Prison charities launch legal action against Justice Secretary over coronavirus fears

17 April 2020

Campaigners have warned there will be more deaths behind bars without urgent action.


What is involved in the race to find a coronavirus vaccine?

What is involved in the race to find a coronavirus vaccine?

What is involved in the race to find a coronavirus vaccine?

17 April 2020

A mass vaccination programme is likely to be a vital part of ending the lockdown strategy.


Stormont set to develop post-lockdown recovery plan

Stormont set to develop post-lockdown recovery plan

Stormont set to develop post-lockdown recovery plan

17 April 2020

The deputy first minister warned against ‘complacency’.


Boy, 11, with autism running socially-distant marathon over a week for charity

Boy, 11, with autism running socially-distant marathon over a week for charity

Boy, 11, with autism running socially-distant marathon over a week for charity

17 April 2020

Daniel Shiels’s parents said they wanted to show that children with autism ‘can excel in different areas’.


At least 50 NHS workers have died fighting the coronavirus pandemic

At least 50 NHS workers have died fighting the coronavirus pandemic

At least 50 NHS workers have died fighting the coronavirus pandemic

17 April 2020

Tributes from local NHS trusts and loved ones indicate at least 50 medical staff have now died.


Police guidelines on visiting countryside during lockdown ‘hugely unhelpful’

Police guidelines on visiting countryside during lockdown ‘hugely unhelpful’

Police guidelines on visiting countryside during lockdown ‘hugely unhelpful’

17 April 2020

The National Rural Crime Network has raised concerns about the guidelines issued to forces.


UK Covid-19 death rates ‘may not be comparable because of testing differences’

UK Covid-19 death rates ‘may not be comparable because of testing differences’

UK Covid-19 death rates ‘may not be comparable because of testing differences’

17 April 2020

Different testing strategies used by different countries mean figures cannot be effectively compared, an expert has said.


Government extends furlough – reaction from businesses and unions

Government extends furlough – reaction from businesses and unions

Government extends furlough – reaction from businesses and unions

17 April 2020

Groups welcomed the decision although businesses are waiting to see how the furlough scheme operates in practice when launched on Monday.


Debenhams to shut seven stores with loss of 422 jobs

Debenhams to shut seven stores with loss of 422 jobs

Debenhams to shut seven stores with loss of 422 jobs

17 April 2020

However, the retailer said it has struck a deal with landlord to rescue most of its department stores.


Meghan launches new project to feed Londoners in need

Meghan launches new project to feed Londoners in need

Meghan launches new project to feed Londoners in need

17 April 2020

The Duchess of Sussex organises women from a community kitchen to provide food to families in the capital


Clinical trial sees 120 coronavirus patients given potential treatment

Clinical trial sees 120 coronavirus patients given potential treatment

Clinical trial sees 120 coronavirus patients given potential treatment

17 April 2020

All patients with Covid-19 at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospitals will be offered a place on the trial.


NHS asks coronavirus survivors to donate blood plasma

NHS asks coronavirus survivors to donate blood plasma

NHS asks coronavirus survivors to donate blood plasma

17 April 2020

Antibodies are thought to peak four weeks into Covid-19 recovery.


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