‘I will lead an investigation that is fair, thorough and independent,’ says inquiry chair Via: East Kent maternity scandal: Inquiry begins after Independent reveals years of errors leading to baby deaths
Many small and medium-sized businesses have answered call to make PPE and ventilators but some do not believe it should have been left up to them, writes Mark Critchley Via: From building ventilators to making masks, the small firms doing their bit in coronavirus fight
This weekend, the CDC expanded its list of possible coronavirus symptoms to include chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell. Via: CDC TRIPLES list of coronavirus symptoms: Loss of taste & smell are official signs of infection
The Harry Dunn family have called for RAF Croughton to launch a probe after claiming images of a crash involving a staff member in Aynho, Northamptonshire, emerged last night. Via: Harry Dunn death: RAF base probes crash as SECOND American accused of driving on wrong side
LSU’s Joe Burrow selected by Bengals with first overall choiceTua Tagovailoa is second QB off the board, going fifth to MiamiThe year’s top prospects to be chosen remotely due to Covid-19Tweet Hunter at @HunterFelt or email him 2.53am BST 13. Tampa Bay Bucaneers: Tristan Wirfs, offensive tackle, IowaThe San Francisco Read more
Congress vote takes US virus spending to nearly $3tr; Indonesia stops non-essential travel; Algeria, Egypt, UAE shorten curfew for fasting month; Follow the latest updates First trial for potential Covid-19 drug shows it has no effectUS unemployment applications reach over 26mAt a glance – latest developmentsUS – live coronavirus coverageAustralia Read more
BAZ BAMIGBOYE: The big screen version of Take That musical The Band is being actively developed during the lockdown, with ‘high calibre’ film stars being sought to appear in it. Via: BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Take That are to relight their fire… with big screen version of their stage musical
The current lockdown is due to run until May 7 and there are ever-stronger calls from some businesses and politicians to get the economy fired up as soon as possible. Via: Coronavirus UK: Weekend and staggered shifts after lockdown
In a major intervention, chief executive of Heathrow John Holland-Kaye is writing to Health Secretary Matt Hancock to demand stringent regulations to combat coronavirus. Via: Coronavirus UK: Heathrow boss demands mass airport screenings
Jenny McGee says British PM ‘absolutely’ needed to be in intensive care and tells of surreal experience of swapping emojis with Jacinda ArdernCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe New Zealand intensive care nurse thanked by British prime minister Boris Johnson has revealed he was treated like “any other Read more