Further 21,ooo tests done as union says medics may walk out over lack of PPE. Follow all the day’s developments in the UK’s Covid-19 crisisFrontline staff may refuse to work over lack of PPE, says unionCoronavirus latest: at a glanceCoronavirus – latest global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 2.46pm BST A small group of independent designers and makers have launched an urgent crowdfunding campaign to produce 200 medical gowns for London medics. Each single-use, splash-proof gown costs £30 to make. You can find more information and donate to the cause here. 2.39pm BST Here is some much-needed mid-afternoon positive news!Captain Tom Moore and Michael Ball have topped the iTunes chart with their charity single You’ll Never Walk Alone, mere hours after the track was released. Number 1 on the iTunes chart with @mrmichaelball and the NHS Voices of Care Choir, and 20 MILLION POUNDS for the @NHSCharities !If you haven’t downloaded yet, download here: https://t.co/vdCuR3o5HM#walkwithtom #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay Continue reading…
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