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Buses pause in the rain for nationwide silence
Key workers who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic have been remembered with a nationwide silence. People across the UK paused for a minute in sombre tribute to the sacrifice made by those on the front line, in roles...
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Coronavirus in numbers: UK hospital death toll at 21,092
A total of 21,092 patients had died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday, the Department of Health said.
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Coronavirus: What have we got to feel optimistic about?
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to keep its hold on the UK, there are some rays of hope and developments to feel optimistic about.
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Bridgend facility on front line of fight against Covid-19
New antibody tests being introduced across the UK are being manufactured at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics in Pencoed, Bridgend, South Wales. The facility is the only one producing the Covid-19 test in the UK.
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Wales plant makes new Covid-19 antibody tests
New antibody tests being introduced across the UK are being manufactured at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics in Pencoed, Bridgend, South Wales. The facility is the only one producing the Covid-19 test in the UK.
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Extinction Rebellion protesters gather in Parliament Square
Footage of Extinction Rebellion proteters gathering in Parliament Square calling for a citizens' assembly on lockdown easing.
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Roman Baths prepare to reopen in England
Staff at the Roman Baths prepare for reopening on July 6. The heritage site plans on continuing the two-metre distancing rule. Other key measures the baths are taking include welcoming visitors to a maximum of 30% of the site’s normal...
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Gyms begin plan to reopen across the UK
Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to reopen gyms with outdoor pools and gyms set to open in England on Saturday.
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New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 to be rolled out
Two tests which can detect coronavirus and flu – and promise results in 90 minutes – are to be rolled out in hospitals, care homes and laboratories. The swab and DNA tests will help deal with the virus in winter, enabling clinicians and...
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Pizza Hut plans 29 restaurant closures with hundreds of jobs at risk
Pizza Hut has revealed plans to shut 29 of its 244 UK restaurants, in a restructuring move that will put about 450 jobs at risk.It said it is negotiating a company voluntary arrangement restructuring deal after it faced “significant...
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How does the Covid-19 tracing app work?
The technology in our pockets can now play a role in tracing the spread of coronavirus, with the launch of an app for England and Wales. But how should the app be used, who should use it and will it even work on your smartphone?
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Pizza Express to slash another 1,300 jobs
Pizza Express has said it is cutting around 1,300 more jobs across its 370 UK restaurants after recent trading worsened in the face of tightened restrictions
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More than 100 million Covid-19 cases recorded worldwide
The number of coronavirus cases worldwide has surpassed 100 million, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
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Coronavirus vaccine: 5.8 million receive jab
Here is a look at all the latest figures behind the UK's coronavirus vaccination programme.
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Coronavirus vaccine: 4.97 million receive jab
Here is a look at all the latest figures behind the UK's coronavirus vaccination programme.
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Tributes left at the home of Captain Sir Tom Moore
Floral tributes are left at the home of Captain Sir Tom Moore, the NHS fundraising hero who today died from coronavirus aged 100.
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Coronavirus vaccine: 8.98 million receive jab
Here is a look at all the latest figures behind the UK's coronavirus vaccination programme.
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Coronavirus vaccine: 7.8 million have received first dose
A further 443,985 people have received the first dose of one of the available coronavirus vaccines across the UK, the Government's vaccination dashboard has recorded. The UK total now stands at 7,891,184
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Coronavirus vaccine: 7.4 million have received first dose
A further 282,812 people have received the first dose of one of the available coronavirus vaccines across the UK, the Government's vaccination dashboard has recorded. The UK total now stands at 7,447,199.
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Circus performer gets creative with lockdown training
Contortionist Stephanie Bates would normally be touring across the UK with the Circus of Horrors at this time of year . Her “Iron Jaw” act sees her hoisted high up into the air and supported only by a mouthpiece which she grips with her...
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Glass vaccine sculpture marks 10 million dose milestone
Artist Luke Jerram has created a glass sculpture of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine to mark 10 million vaccinations given in the UK. The artwork is made from the same materials and techniques used in medical scientific glassware for test...
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Study finds Covid-19 transmission risks in pubs despite guidance
“Potentially significant risks of Covid-19 transmission” were found in pubs and bars across the country last summer despite the efforts of owners and Government guidance, according to a new study.
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Passengers from red list countries arrive at hotel at Heathrow
A coach carrying passengers believed to be quarantining arrives at the Radisson Blu Edwardian hotel at Heathrow Airport.
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Coronavirus vaccine in numbers: UK closes in on 18 million first-dose vaccinations
Government data up to February 23 shows 17,916,181 first doses of coronavirus vaccine have been given in the UK - a rise of 192,341 on the previous day.