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Scientist challenges Health Secretary Matt Hancock on face masks

Scientist challenges Health Secretary Matt Hancock on face masks

Scientist challenges Health Secretary Matt Hancock on face masks

16 April 2020

Jeremy Howard, who recently led a review into masks, says they are a very important tool in the fight against Covid-19


Captain Tom Moore, 99, passes £11m in NHS fundraising bid

Captain Tom Moore, 99, passes £11m in NHS fundraising bid

Captain Tom Moore, 99, passes £11m in NHS fundraising bid

16 April 2020

He is expected to complete the challenge on Thursday.


Uplifting news: Drumming weatherman goes viral and veteran’s fundraiser hits £11m

Uplifting news: Drumming weatherman goes viral and veteran’s fundraiser hits £11m

Uplifting news: Drumming weatherman goes viral and veteran’s fundraiser hits £11m

16 April 2020

A round-up of feelgood stories in the news.


Samaritans ‘utterly motivated’ to keeping service running for callers

Samaritans ‘utterly motivated’ to keeping service running for callers

Samaritans ‘utterly motivated’ to keeping service running for callers

16 April 2020

The interim director said financial, mental health and relationship issues had all been heightened during the Covid-19 crisis.


Covid-19: How can the UK emerge from lockdown?

Covid-19: How can the UK emerge from lockdown?

Covid-19: How can the UK emerge from lockdown?

16 April 2020

Restrictions on travel for outdoor activities could be eased first, one expert has predicted.


How does the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies work?

How does the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies work?

How does the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies work?

16 April 2020

PA spoke to a scientist who used to sit on the group that advises the Government in emergencies.


What the papers say – April 16

What the papers say – April 16

What the papers say – April 16

16 April 2020

The flattening of Britain’s curve and Captain Tom Moore are among the Covid-19 topics covered in Thursday’s papers.


Council confirms 24 deaths at coronavirus-hit care home

Council confirms 24 deaths at coronavirus-hit care home

Council confirms 24 deaths at coronavirus-hit care home

15 April 2020

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home in Staffordshire has around 140 residents.


Three more weeks of Covid-19 lockdown expected amid calls for exit strategy

Three more weeks of Covid-19 lockdown expected amid calls for exit strategy

Three more weeks of Covid-19 lockdown expected amid calls for exit strategy

15 April 2020

Officials say epidemic is ‘probably’ reaching a peak in the UK but it is too soon to start lifting restrictions


Captain Tom Moore, 99, reaches £10m milestone in NHS fundraising bid

Captain Tom Moore, 99, reaches £10m milestone in NHS fundraising bid

Captain Tom Moore, 99, reaches £10m milestone in NHS fundraising bid

15 April 2020

He is due to complete the challenge on Thursday.


New map helps key workers get on their bikes by pinpointing local cycle services

New map helps key workers get on their bikes by pinpointing local cycle services

New map helps key workers get on their bikes by pinpointing local cycle services

15 April 2020

Sustainable cycling charity Sustrans has developed a map so key workers can get help with their bikes during the shutdown.


Sewing volunteers come together to make scrubs for NHS staff

Sewing volunteers come together to make scrubs for NHS staff

Sewing volunteers come together to make scrubs for NHS staff

15 April 2020

Scrub Hub is connecting keen sewers with doctors and nurses in need of scrubs.


Report highlights achievements of NHS trusts after ‘tearing up red tape’

Report highlights achievements of NHS trusts after ‘tearing up red tape’

Report highlights achievements of NHS trusts after ‘tearing up red tape’

15 April 2020

NHS Providers said ‘a lighter and more flexible approach to regulation’ has allowed NHS trusts in England to generate 33,000 extra beds.


Loved ones allowed to say goodbye to Covid-19 victims as pregnant nurse dies

Loved ones allowed to say goodbye to Covid-19 victims as pregnant nurse dies

Loved ones allowed to say goodbye to Covid-19 victims as pregnant nurse dies

15 April 2020

Matt Hancock said ‘wanting to be with someone you love at the end of their life is one of the deepest human instincts’.


Hancock faces criticism over ‘badge of honour’ for social care workers

Hancock faces criticism over ‘badge of honour’ for social care workers

Hancock faces criticism over ‘badge of honour’ for social care workers

15 April 2020

The Health Secretary said the badge would giving them the same public recognition as NHS staff.


Touching poem honours work of immigrant key workers

Touching poem honours work of immigrant key workers

Touching poem honours work of immigrant key workers

15 April 2020

The poem by Darren Smith, You Clap For Me Now, has been widely shared in a video where it is read aloud by key workers of overseas heritage.


Banksy creates new work in lockdown – in his bathroom

Banksy creates new work in lockdown – in his bathroom

Banksy creates new work in lockdown – in his bathroom

15 April 2020

The elusive artist posted five images to his Instagram account on Wednesday evening.


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