Workers in the UK, who have not taken a holiday because of the crisis will be able to carry it over into the next two years. Via: Workers who have not taken a holiday will be able to carry it over into the next 2 years
Parents of backpackers are paying for them to stay in Australia because going home to countries such as the United States is so dangerous amid the coronavirus pandemic. Via: International backpackers in Bondi are trapped in Australia because of the coronavirus
All the day’s developments in the UK Covid-19 crisisPM and Hancock self-isolatingBoris Johnson accused of Covid-19 complacencyCoronavirus – latest global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 1.55pm GMT Related: Man from Sidcup runs marathon in his garden 1.52pm GMT Police have urged motorcyclists to stay out of the countryside and told Read more
NHS Nightingale will ultimately be able to treat 4,000 patients across two wards Via: Coronavirus: First look inside London's field hospital being built at ExCel centre
Scottish secretary has not been tested for coronavirus but has mild symptoms Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage A third member of Boris Johnson’s cabinet is self-isolating after developing coronavirus symptoms.Alister Jack the secretary of state for Scotland, said he had not been tested for Covid-19 but had Read more
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreakFollow our latest coronavirus blog for live news and updatesKey developments in the global coronavirus outbreak today include:The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus globally has now passed 600,000, according to Johns Hopkins University. But with many countries the true Read more
Rosena Allin-Khan criticises ‘deeply worrying’ ignoring of World Health Organisation guidelines Via: Coronavirus: Boris Johnson risks infecting others by failing to isolate for long enough, Labour GP warns
Conservatives who didn’t care about the multiple sexual assault allegations against Trump have seized on the accusations while liberals turn a blind eyeThe Week in Patriarchy is a weekly roundup of what’s happening in the world of feminism and sexism. If you’re not already receiving it by email, make sure Read more
Journalism should be designated ‘essential service’ status and reporters considered key workers, report says Via: 'News is a public service': Government urged to intervene to help save newspapers during coronavirus crisis
Air pollution has fallen across the globe, but experts warn the respite will only be temporary Via: Coronavirus: Will the global shutdown help or hinder progress in the climate crisis?