The UK lockdown appears to be driving down the number of people that are infected by coronavirus, research by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine suggests. Via: The lockdown appears to be reducing the number of people infected by coronavirus
Statistics published by the Department of Health reveal a record high number of victims for the second day in a row and more than 4,000 people have been diagnosed in a single day. Via: Coronavirus UK: Death toll hits with 2,352 with 563 new deaths
The UK Government has long held the view that the cheap paper masks offer little protection against catching COVID-19. But scientists say the mass-issuing of masks ‘should now be considered’. Via: Should we wear them after all? Scientists urge UK to issue millions of face masks
A 40-strong family of travellers ignored the government’s social distancing rules as they said their good-byes to Alfred Loveridge, 82, who was buried at a cemetery in Upwell, Norfolk. Via: Traveller family ignore social-distancing rules as 40 mourners attend funeral of Alfred Loveridge
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The pretty girl, the bad boy, the Champs-Élysées … nope, never seen Jean-Luc Godard’s debut masterpiece. But I know what it’s about – don’t I?See the other classic missed films in this seriesI’ve never seen a Jean-Luc Godard movie. Or, I hadn’t, until this assignment. I know, embarrassing, especially for Read more
Two teenagers with no apparent underlying health conditions have died in UK after being diagnosed with Covid-19 Via: 'This virus is indiscriminate': Young people warned to take coronavirus seriously after 13-year-old boy's death
Patients with severe illnesses told to complete ‘do not resuscitate’ forms so that ‘scarce ambulance resources can be targeted to the young and fit who have a greater chance of surviving the infection’ Via: Coronavirus: GP surgery tells severely ill patients attempts will not be made to save them if Read more