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What is the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies?

What is the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies?

Sage has become active to advise on the UK government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gecko owner creates tiny art gallery for her pet

Gecko owner creates tiny art gallery for her pet

Jill Young made miniature gecko-themed versions of some of her favourite paintings to put inside it.

Government pledges Covid-19 test for ‘everyone who needs one’ in social care settings

Government pledges Covid-19 test for ‘everyone who needs one’ in social care settings

Care providers are to identify workers eligible for testing and refer them to their local testing centre.

Daughter who lost nurse mother vows to buy more PPE for hospital

Daughter who lost nurse mother vows to buy more PPE for hospital

Sara Dee Trollope died at Watford General Hospital on April 10.

Thousands of rough sleepers still not safely housed, charities say

Thousands of rough sleepers still not safely housed, charities say

Local authorities were urged to find accomodation for homeless people by March 29, to protect them during the coronavirus pandemic.

Great-grandmother with terminal cancer celebrates 81st after beating Covid-19

Great-grandmother with terminal cancer celebrates 81st after beating Covid-19

Mavis Torrance said she feared she would not make it after being told she had tested positive for the virus.

Joe Wicks claims Guinness World Record for his online fitness class

Joe Wicks claims Guinness World Record for his online fitness class

He has also reached 2.2 million subscribers on YouTube.

Chancellor warns more tough times ahead as watchdog says economy may shrink 35%

Chancellor warns more tough times ahead as watchdog says economy may shrink 35%

The Department of Health said 12,107 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for the virus in the UK as of 5pm on Monday.

‘Kind-hearted’ NHS worker dies after contracting Covid-19

‘Kind-hearted’ NHS worker dies after contracting Covid-19

Grandmother Maureen Ellington had worked for the NHS as a healthcare assistant for over 25 years at hospitals in Bristol.

Social distancing may be needed intermittently into 2022, research suggests

Social distancing may be needed intermittently into 2022, research suggests

Scientists say that while one-time social distancing may suppress cases to within hospital capacity, infections will resurge once measures are lifted.

Third of small firms have been given cash grants, says Chancellor

Third of small firms have been given cash grants, says Chancellor

Rishi Sunak said a third of small businesses have access to grants and employers will be able to claim furlough cash for workers from April 20.

Health bodies ‘working towards’ daily publication of Covid-19 care home deaths

Health bodies ‘working towards’ daily publication of Covid-19 care home deaths

Public Health England would like to see more rapid updates amid concerns that deaths are going ‘under the radar’.

Increasing evidence of plateau in Covid-19 figures, medical chief says

Increasing evidence of plateau in Covid-19 figures, medical chief says

Stephen Powis urged the public not to become complacent, adding that lockdown compliance levels among the public are ‘very high’.

PPE crisis ’21st century’s Dunkirk’

PPE crisis ’21st century’s Dunkirk’

People are coming together across society to help keep the NHS in protective equipment.

Pharmaceutical companies team up to work on Covid-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical companies team up to work on Covid-19 vaccine

Sanofi and GSK hope to have a vaccine candidate ready for clinical trial in the second half of this year.

More tough times ahead in fight against Covid-19, warns Chancellor

More tough times ahead in fight against Covid-19, warns Chancellor

The OBR released analysis of the potential economic impact of the coronavirus lockdown.

Devoted father dies after ‘sudden’ Covid-19 relapse

Devoted father dies after ‘sudden’ Covid-19 relapse

Dom Merrix had appeared to recover after suffering symptoms before his rapid decline in health.

2,667 council staff paid over £100,000 in 2018-19, report shows

2,667 council staff paid over £100,000 in 2018-19, report shows

The TaxPayers’ Alliance annual Town Hall Rich List found that the highest paid local employee pocketed £615,550.

Man airlifted as armed police called to assault in East Grinstead

Man airlifted as armed police called to assault in East Grinstead

Police are hunting a grey Fiat 500 which made off from the scene carrying a number of people.

Daughter pays tribute to mother-of-five nurse who died during outbreak

Daughter pays tribute to mother-of-five nurse who died during outbreak

Josiane Zauma Ebonja Ekoli died on Monday.

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