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Coronavirus UK live: vaccine ‘not likely to come to fruition this year’, says Raab

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Coronavirus UK live: vaccine 'not likely to come to fruition this year', says Raab Foreign secretary says speculating on how to ease lockdown is not responsible; home testing kits for key workers run out within hours for third day; Boris Johnson to return to work on MondayJohnson faces lockdown dilemma as scientists warn over grim virus dataRaab warns of risk of ‘second spike’ in coronavirus outbreakCoronavirus – latest global updatesCoronavirus latest: at a glanceSee all our coronavirus coverage 12.14pm BSTMore than 1,250 British travellers in Bangladesh are to be brought back to the UK after the government chartered a further five repatriation flights amid the coronavirus pandemic, PA reports.Flights from Dhaka to London will take place between April 29 and May 7 and...

Only half of UK’s sickest coronavirus patients put on ventilators

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Only half of UK's sickest coronavirus patients put on ventilators Evidence grows that many Covid-19 patients do better with non-invasive helpCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOnly about half of the sickest Covid-19 patients, admitted to intensive care struggling to breathe, are being put on mechanical ventilators, it has emerged, as evidence grows that many do better with non-invasive help.The rush to increaase the number of ventilators in Britain from 8,000 to 18,000 was a response to early assumptions that intubation was the only way to save the lives of those who became severely ill. Industry was urged to switch production, with Dyson among those companies volunteering to help – and has now been told by the government its services are not needed....

Coronavirus live news: Spain’s daily death toll drops below 300 as children allowed out for first time in weeks

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Coronavirus live news: Spain's daily death toll drops below 300 as children allowed out for first time in weeks Trump steps back from briefings; global deaths pass 200,000; Russia case tally passes 80,000; Sweden’s deputy prime-minster admits problems with strategy; Boris Johnson to return to work on MondayTrump says briefings ‘not worth the effort’ after disinfectant debacleGlobal report: death toll passes 200,000Coronavirus latest: at a glanceSee all our coronavirus coverage 12.37pm BSTHundreds of textile workers have taken to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka to demand wages lost during the coronavirus crisis.Reuters reports that Bangladesh, which is the second-largest apparel producer after China, is set to lose export revenue of about $6bn this fisca...

Coronavirus: French PM to set out road to normality, restrictions ease in Australia

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Coronavirus: French PM to set out road to normality, restrictions ease in Australia Western Australia and Queensland cautiously loosen social distancing rules, while Beijing bans ‘uncivilised’ behaviourCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe French prime minister, Edouard Philippe, will present the national strategy for emerging from the coronavirus lockdown to the French parliament on Tuesday, his office has announced.The pandemic has killed 22,614 people in France since the start of March, with officials on Saturday reporting 369 new deaths in the previous 24 hours. The global death toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic passed 200,000 on Sunday. Continue reading... Go to Source

Children unlikely to transmit coronavirus, says study cited in PM’s push to reopen schools

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Children unlikely to transmit coronavirus, says study cited in PM's push to reopen schools NSW report held up as Morrison government seeks return to classrooms across Australia despite warnings from teacher unionsSign up for Guardian Australia’s daily coronavirus emailDownload the free Guardian app to get the most important news notificationsA new report, cited by the chief medical officer as the federal government advocates the reopening of schools, says children are unlikely to transmit Covid-19 between each other or to adults.The study by NSW Health’s Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), released on Sunday, examined transmission of the virus in NSW schools and childcare centres between March and mid-April. Continue reading... Go to Source

Coronavirus live news: Trump steps back from briefings as global deaths pass 200,000

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Coronavirus live news: Trump steps back from briefings as global deaths pass 200,000 Boris Johnson to return to work on Monday; Kim Jong-un’s train possibly spotted at North Korean resort; global infections near 2.9m. Follow the latest updatesTrump says briefings ‘not worth the effort’ after disinfectant debacleGlobal report: death toll passes 200,000Coronavirus latest: at a glanceAustralia coronavirus updates – liveSee all our coronavirus coverage 6.43am BSTSingapore is rapidly building bed space for coronavirus patients in cavernous exhibition halls and other temporary facilities as it faces a surge in cases, mainly among its large community of low-paid migrant workers.The tiny city-state of 5.7 million people has over 12,000 confirmed infections of the virus t...

Johnson faces lockdown dilemma as scientists warn over grim virus data

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Johnson faces lockdown dilemma as scientists warn over grim virus data Prime minister returns to work on Monday to cabinet at odds over easing social distancingCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe number of new cases of Covid-19 being diagnosed is still much too high to allow any easing of the lockdown soon, leading scientists have warned, as the virus death toll in UK hospitals passed 20,000 on Saturday.The home secretary, Priti Patel, described the figure as a “terrible milestone” and a “deeply tragic and moving moment”. She said it showed the need for the British public to “stay strong” and remain at home for the foreseeable future. Continue reading... Go to Source

Top Tories join calls to bar Cummings from scientific advisory group

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Top Tories join calls to bar Cummings from scientific advisory group Cross-party demand for transparency after chief adviser is revealed as attending meetings of SageBoris Johnson is facing cross-party calls to stop his chief adviser from attending meetings of the secret scientific group advising him on the coronavirus pandemic, as demands grow for the committee’s deliberations to be made public.The former Brexit secretary, David Davis, is among those calling for Dominic Cummings and Ben Warner, an adviser who ran the Tories’ private election computer model, to be prevented from attending future meetings of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage). Continue reading... Go to Source

Trump says briefings ‘not worth the effort’ amid fallout from disinfectant comments

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Trump says briefings 'not worth the effort' amid fallout from disinfectant comments The president remained behind closed doors after advisers reportedly warned him that the briefings were hurting his campaignAfter more than a month of near-daily White House coronavirus press briefings, Donald Trump stayed behind closed doors on Saturday after advisers reportedly warned the president that his appearances were hurting his campaign.Trump himself referenced his absence when he wrote on Twitter that the briefings are “not worth the time & effort”. The president wrote the tweet on Saturday evening, when he would usually be taking the podium to address journalists. Continue reading... Go to Source

Coronavirus live news: global death toll passes 200,000

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Coronavirus live news: global death toll passes 200,000 Global death toll passes 200,000 as it is announced UK prime minister set to return to work on MondayBoris Johnson faces lockdown dilemma as scientists warn over data Global report: death toll passes 200,000Coronavirus latest: at a glanceUS coronavirus updates – liveSee all our coronavirus coverage 12.46am BSTMike Coupe is preparing to deliver Sainsbury’s annual results on Thursday, his last presentation to investors as head of Britain’s second biggest supermarket chain. After almost six years at the top, the 59-year-old is retiring on 31 May, and will hand over to Simon Roberts, the group’s retail and operations director. Related: Sainsbury’s top man steps down just as the panic-buying revenues roll i...
Coronavirus vaccine:  first human trial in Europe begins at Oxford – BBC News

Coronavirus vaccine: first human trial in Europe begins at Oxford – BBC News

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http://youtu.be/gerQpTFIndI The first human trial in Europe of a coronavirus vaccine has begun in Oxford. Two volunteers, who are both scientists, have been injected with the experimental vaccine. They are the first of more than 800 adults aged between 18 and 55 who have been recruited for the study. Half the group will receive the Covid-19 vaccine, and half will get a control vaccine which protects against meningitis. The results won't be known for several months. Meanwhile the UK government has said that millions of key workers and their families will be eligible for a coronavirus test if they develop symptoms. The Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that they would be able to book a test online. More testing centres are being opened and the army will be helping establish mob...
Coronavirus lockdown:  Scotland considers options for easing restrictions – BBC News

Coronavirus lockdown: Scotland considers options for easing restrictions – BBC News

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http://youtu.be/M-K3oWeB6wY The current lockdown restrictions across the UK are due to be reviewed again in two weeks time. Downing Street is not giving any indication of options that are being considered. But Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has given a glimpse of what could be ahead as she outlined possible ways forward there. Possibilities include changing classroom layouts, with not all children attending school at the same time. Businesses might have to ensure that staff work two metres away from colleagues. Restrictions might be applied differently in different parts of Scotland, according to the local level of risk from coronavirus. However any attempt to ease the lockdown will only happen when ministers and their scientific advisers are convinced that the sprea...
Coronavirus: test booking website swamped as thousands apply – BBC News

Coronavirus: test booking website swamped as thousands apply – BBC News

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http://youtu.be/UI99jRFra_0 A new government website, for key workers and their families to book coronavirus tests online, was forced to shut down for a time as it was swamped with requests. Almost 50,000 people in England tried to book a test just hours after the website launched. 16,000 of them did manage to book a drive-through appointment or get home testing kits. Almost 20,000 people have now died in hospitals in the UK from coronavirus. Among them this week were identical twin sisters. Katy and Emma Davis were 37 years old and died within days of each other. Katy was a children's nurse in Southampton. Her twin Emma had also worked as a nurse. Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten reports from Health Editor Hugh Pym and correspondent Duncan Kennedy. Please subscribe HER...
Coronavirus: test booking website swamped as thousands apply – BBC News

Coronavirus: test booking website swamped as thousands apply – BBC News

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http://youtu.be/UI99jRFra_0 A new government website, for key workers and their families to book coronavirus tests online, was forced to shut down for a time as it was swamped with requests. Almost 50,000 people in England tried to book a test just hours after the website launched. 16,000 of them did manage to book a drive-through appointment or get home testing kits. Almost 20,000 people have now died in hospitals in the UK from coronavirus. Among them this week were identical twin sisters. Katy and Emma Davis were 37 years old and died within days of each other. Katy was a children's nurse in Southampton. Her twin Emma had also worked as a nurse. Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten reports from Health Editor Hugh Pym and correspondent Duncan Kennedy. Please subscribe HER...
Coronavirus: retail sales suffer biggest fall since records began – BBC News

Coronavirus: retail sales suffer biggest fall since records began – BBC News

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http://youtu.be/VDbFPtAo2o8 Retail sales have suffered the biggest drop since records began, falling by more than 5% last month. The figures from the Office for National Statistics show that clothing sales have been particularly hard hit, down by 35%. The one sector that is booming is food and alcohol. Three quarters of a million people applied to become NHS volunteer responders when the scheme opened a month ago. Since then 600,000 have been accepted but so far only 50,000 'tasks' have been carried out. It's causing frustration among volunteers, as well as confusion among some vulnerable people who want access to the service. Now organisers have apologised for the delays, and opened a helpline where people can register for support. Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten reports fr...
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to return to work as UK passes “tragic and terrible milestone” – BBC News

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to return to work as UK passes “tragic and terrible milestone” – BBC News

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http://youtu.be/fVtzVF2G-Bk More than 20,000 people have now died in hospital in the UK after becoming infected with coronavirus. The government described it as “a tragic and terrible milestone”. The number doesn’t included deaths in care homes or the community in England and Northern Ireland. Previously the NHS Medical Director had said that keeping deaths below 20,000 would be "a good outcome". Meanwhile Downing Street has announced that the Prime Minister Boris Johnson will return to work on Monday. It's three weeks since he was admitted to intensive care suffering from the coronavirus infection. Tina Daheley presents BBC News reports by Health Correspondent Lauren Moss and Political Correspondent Iain Watson. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

Coronavirus UK: ‘entire nation is grieving’ says Priti Patel as death tolls passes 20,000

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Coronavirus UK: 'entire nation is grieving' says Priti Patel as death tolls passes 20,000 Grim milestone comes almost six weeks after chief scientific adviser said keeping toll under that number would be ‘a good outcome in terms of where we would hope to get’Coronavirus – latest global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRevealed: Cummings is on secret scientific advisory group for Covid-19Case for transparency over Sage has never been clearer 5.28pm BSTAs ever, thank you to everybody who got in touch throughout the day with tips and suggestions. That’s it for today from us on the UK side, but you can continue to follow the Guardian’s coverage of the pandemic over on the global live blog. Related: Coronavirus live news: ‘No evidence’ you can&...

Debacle of Trump’s coronavirus disinfectant comments could be tipping point

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Debacle of Trump's coronavirus disinfectant comments could be tipping point The US president plans to ‘pare back’ his daily coronavirus briefings after falsely claiming his suggestion to ingest cleaning products had been ‘sarcastic’Coronavirus – latest US updatesCoronavirus – latest global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFor Donald Trump, it was the strangest and most news-making thing he could have done: instead of taking questions from journalists, dominating the nation’s airwaves yet again, the US president gave a short pre-written statement and then stalked off the stage. Related: Three months and 50,000 deaths: the defining Covid-19 moments in the US – timeline Continue reading... Go to Source

Coronavirus tests for key workers in England run out quickly for second day

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Coronavirus tests for key workers in England run out quickly for second day Home-testing kits unavailable 15 minutes after website opens and drive-through slots booked up within hourCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCoronavirus tests for key workers through the government’s new booking website have run out quickly in England for a second consecutive day.More than 10 million key workers and their households are eligible for Covid-19 tests as the government attempts to deliver its pledge of 100,000 tests a day by Thursday, but home-testing kits for people across the UK and slots to visit testing centres in England and Northern Ireland were quickly taken up on Saturday morning. Continue reading... Go to Source

Coronavirus live news: ‘No evidence’ you can’t get Covid-19 twice, says WHO

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Coronavirus live news: ‘No evidence’ you can’t get Covid-19 twice, says WHO Greece prepares to end lockdown; Bill Gates vows to fund vaccine production; Australia and New Zealand mark Anzac Day from drivewaysLeader of group peddling bleach as ‘cure’ wrote to Trump this weekGlobal report: Sweden queries lockdowns as Germany keeps guard upCoronavirus latest: at a glanceUS coronavirus updates – liveSee all our coronavirus coverage 6.14pm BSTIf you’re only just joining us – here is a recap of the biggest global developments in the coronavirus pandemic as of 6pm on Saturday. Related: Coronavirus latest: at a glance 6.05pm BSTWhile we may not yet be at the point of having a tried-and-tested vaccine against the novel coronavirus, experts say that governments mus...
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