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UK coronavirus live news: Hancock refuses to apologise to son of doctor who died after PPE complaint (source — www.theguardian.com) 28/04/2020 11:44:56

Tribute to take place at 11am as reported death toll for frontline workers rises to 134Coronavirus latest: at a glanceGlobal coronavirus news - live updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 9.42am BST ...

What time is the minute’s silence for the NHS today? (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 28/04/2020 11:41:01

CORONAVIRUS UK deaths pass 21,000, with 82 NHS workers and 16 social care staff members are among the fatalities, as of April 27. To honour those who have sadly passed away in the frontline fight agai...

Aerial Footage Shows Steel Manufacturer’s Giant Cardiff Tribute to Healthcare Workers (source — www.dailytelegraph.com.au) 28/04/2020 11:40:07

A steel manufacturing company in the UK posted footage on April 27 showing its giant tribute, made of coils of steel, to workers in the UK’s National Health Service who are battling the coronavirus. C...

Our Prisoners Are Being Condemned To Death (source — www.huffingtonpost.co.uk) 28/04/2020 11:35:12

Soon after my release from prison for fraud conviction, I returned to practice yoga in Primrose Hill.I felt like I was walking the plank of shame in entering the neighbourhood (where social passport c...

Coronavirus UK: Britons could face two or three pint limit in bid to stop all-day drinkers (source — ) 28/04/2020 11:31:16

Lockdown adviser Professor Eyal Winter, who is an economist at Lancaster University, said people were 'starving' for pubs which he described as 'an important part of British culture'.

Some children in the UK have died after contracting new illness linked to coronavirus similar Kawasaki disease (source — metro.co.uk) 28/04/2020 11:08:56

Matt Hancock said: 'There are some children who have died who didn't have underlying health conditions.'

UK coronavirus live news: minute's silence to honour key workers who have died (source — www.theguardian.com) 28/04/2020 10:59:26

Tribute to take place at 11am as reported death toll for frontline workers rises to 134Coronavirus latest: at a glanceGlobal coronavirus news - live updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 8.46am BST ...

Brits will be banned from holiday destinations across Europe because of fears over our coronavirus response (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 28/04/2020 10:55:08

COUNTRIES in Europe are starting to open their borders to tourists once again as cases of coronavirus fall – but the UK isn’t expected to find themselves on the list just yet. Resorts are ...

What is lockdown phase two and when will it start? (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 28/04/2020 10:54:23

IN his first public appearance since fighting coronavirus, Boris Johnson announced that Britain would be entering the second phase of the pandemic.  The PM said on April 27 that more details on changi...

Coronavirus live news: German economy to contract by 6.6%; some New Zealanders return to work (source — www.theguardian.com) 28/04/2020 10:42:06

Global cases pass 3m; President Trump renews attack on China over virus, saying US may seek damages; pressure grows to ease lockdowns in EuropeTrump says China could have stopped Covid-19New Zealand s...

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Helpful information

How to prevent coronavirus disease and stop the spread of germs
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face - nose, mouth and eyes.
  • Clean and desinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. You can use sanitizer gel for this. Buy here one.
  • Stay home when you are sick except to get medical care
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Coronavirus symptoms
Common symptoms:
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Death