Marc Olley, 36, was jailed for 20 weeks after biting and spitting at two police officers while claiming to have Covid-19, amid a spate of ‘coronavirus’ attacks on emergency workers across Britain. Via: Thug, 36, is jailed for 20 weeks after spitting at police officers while claiming to have COVID-19
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
Zwischen Bernau, Oranienburg und Kremmen wechseln sich Baudenkmäler aus mehreren Jahrhunderten mit wunderbaren Seen ab. Via: Barock und Bauhaus
Mutter/Vater-Kind-Kliniken sind oft eine letzte Zufluchtsstätte für Familien, deren Kräfte erschöpft sind. Durch die Coronakrise sind sie in ihrer Existenz akut gefährdet. Ein Alarmruf des früheren Bundesarbeitsministers Norbert Blüm. Via: SOS aus den Mutter/Vater-Kind-Kliniken
Viele Änderungen, auf die sich Bürger im April einstellen müssen, haben direkt etwas mit der aktuellen Corona-Krise zu tun.Foto: Sina Schuldt / dpa Via: Neuerungen im April – Keine Gebühren für geschlossene Kitas
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