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Spread of virus in care homes remains a ‘worry’, says Wales’ chief medic

Spread of virus in care homes remains a ‘worry’, says Wales’ chief medic

Dr Frank Atherton was speaking at a virtual meeting of the Welsh Assembly’s health committee.

Gaps and losses in NI Covid-19 data highlighted

Gaps and losses in NI Covid-19 data highlighted

A daily information ‘dashboard’ is due to go live on Friday, an official at Stormont’s Department of Health said.

US maintains immunity stance despite Dunn family’s letter urging reconsideration

US maintains immunity stance despite Dunn family’s letter urging reconsideration

Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn wrote a letter to President Trump on Tuesday.

Government on verge of reaching testing target after late surge

Government on verge of reaching testing target after late surge

The Government has come into criticism after repeatedly running out of its online testing kits.

‘Worrying’ rise of prison staff contracting coronavirus

‘Worrying’ rise of prison staff contracting coronavirus

Over the past two weeks, 2,000 staff have been referred for testing, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said.

Face coverings could be advised when lockdown is eased, Johnson suggests

Face coverings could be advised when lockdown is eased, Johnson suggests

There has been some concern that people may be overly cautious about returning to work.

Another Irish coronavirus surge ‘difficult to manage’

Another Irish coronavirus surge ‘difficult to manage’

The country has played down hopes of a swift easing of social distancing restrictions and is expected to extend the emergency measures early in May.

How the public paid tribute to Captain Tom Moore on his 100th birthday

How the public paid tribute to Captain Tom Moore on his 100th birthday

There were spectacular versions of Happy Birthday sung, while people showed their artistic side paying tribute to the centenarian fundraiser.

Boots pharmacies create ‘safe space’ for domestic abuse victims seeking help

Boots pharmacies create ‘safe space’ for domestic abuse victims seeking help

Reports of domestic abuse sent to UK police forces by Crimestoppers have surged by nearly 50% during the lockdown.

Johnson thanks NHS for coronavirus treatment and birth of his son

Johnson thanks NHS for coronavirus treatment and birth of his son

The Queen has sent a private message of good wishes to congratulate the couple on the birth of their son.

Johnson promises to deliver ‘comprehensive plan’ next week on easing lockdown

Johnson promises to deliver ‘comprehensive plan’ next week on easing lockdown

The Prime Minister thanked the NHS for the care he received as he recovered from Covid-19.

Number of new Covid-19 cases in NI ‘falling slowly’

Number of new Covid-19 cases in NI ‘falling slowly’

The battle against the disease is on a “knife edge” as the virus infects just under one additional person for everybody it strikes down.

‘Covid-19 test extension in England not based on Sage evidence’

‘Covid-19 test extension in England not based on Sage evidence’

Wales’ chief medical officer and health minister both questioned England’s decision to change its testing criteria

Rower, 72, feels ‘great’ after breaking two world records with Atlantic voyage

Rower, 72, feels ‘great’ after breaking two world records with Atlantic voyage

Graham Walters has become the oldest person to row solo across any ocean.

Postboxes painted blue in ‘thank-you’ to NHS

Postboxes painted blue in ‘thank-you’ to NHS

The five boxes are located in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.

Uplifting news: Captain Tom turns 100, and knitted hearts for isolated patients

Uplifting news: Captain Tom turns 100, and knitted hearts for isolated patients

A round-up of Thursday’s feelgood stories.

Murder arrest as police probe lockdown killing of widower, 88

Murder arrest as police probe lockdown killing of widower, 88

‘Lovely chap’ Dennis Kellond died from a head injury and his body was found on Monday in a tragedy that shocked the small local community.

Clear disparity between ethnic groups in Covid-19 deaths – IFS study

Clear disparity between ethnic groups in Covid-19 deaths – IFS study

The health and economic impacts of the virus are disproportionately hitting some minorities, the report found.

First drop in number of diesel cars on Britain’s roads since records began

First drop in number of diesel cars on Britain’s roads since records began

12.29 million diesel cars were licensed in 2019.

Post Brexit paperwork could make some NI-GB trade ‘unviable’

Post Brexit paperwork could make some NI-GB trade ‘unviable’

A Northern Ireland protocol designed to avoid a hard Irish border by keeping the country in line with EU regulations has threatened more red tape.

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