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NHS providers, who represent NHS hospitals and trusts in England, said the English health and care system “started from a poor position” when the coronavirus tightened its grip on Europe. The report says the NHS consistently “struggled” to demonstrate a “clear, effective, and well-communicated strategy,” with a lack of clarity about who would be evaluated, when, how, and how often. NHS Providers chief executive Chris Hopson said it would take up to 120,000 tests a day for NHS workers once the UK comes out of shutdown, to prevent a second wave of the virus.
With just over 52,000 tests conducted on Tuesday, the government must fill a large gap to achieve the goal by Friday.
He said, “Testing is one area in which, despite all the work done by the trusts and the NHS, the health and care system as a whole has struggled to develop an effective and coordinated approach.”
It comes when Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whose fiancé Carrie Symonds gave birth to a baby Wednesday, will address the nation at a daily press conference on Downing Street for the first time this month where he will present his latest ideas for socializing. distancing to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Johnson is expected to tell the United Kingdom that it will be too soon to ease the restrictions due to the risk of an “exponential increase in infections.”
A source number 10 told The Daily Telegraph: “It will be in the area of how we meet our five tests to get out of the lockup, the main one being to make sure we don’t risk another exponential increase in infections.”
“It is still too early to establish details on what the blockade reduction could be like.”
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The latest from the coronavirus: Boris Johnson will launch in hopes that the UK shutdown will be lifted (Image: GETTY)
The latest coronavirus: UK citizens asked to observe social distancing (Image: GETTY)
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) also meets Thursday before Johnson leads the daily Downing Street press conference once again.
SAGE is looking for a selection of options to ease the restrictions while keeping the rate of coronavirus reproduction, the number of new cases linked to a single individual, below one to prevent it from spreading exponentially.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma was reportedly planning to come up with plans for an eventual “workplace-by-workplace” that would ease the shutdown in the coming days.
A Business Department spokesperson said: “The Government has already established five clear tests to consider before making any adjustments to its approach. It is correct that we work together with industry and unions to ensure that workplaces are safe for both those who work now as for those who work – for those who return to work as government measures unfold. “
The comments came after Public Health England (PHE) announced that the number of deaths from coronavirus in the UK hospital decreased for the second consecutive day, as 473 new deaths were reported.
England had 391 new deaths, Scotland reported 60, and Wales had 22, bringing the number of hospital deaths to 22.85.
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The latest coronavirus: the death toll in the UK included nursing homes and the wider community (Image: EXPRESS)
2.05pm update: UK death toll from coronavirus
The daily number of coronavirus deaths in the UK hospital has decreased for the second consecutive day as 473 new deaths were reported.
England had 391 new deaths, Scotland reported 60 and Wales had 22, bringing the number of hospital deaths to 22.85
The latest coronavirus: Boris Johnson held his first cabinet meeting today (Image: GETTY)
2.04pm update: Boris focused on May 7 for review
The Boris Johnson government is concentrating on May 7 when a review of social distancing measures to combat the coronavirus outbreak is due.
Johnson, who chaired his first meeting of his top ministers on Thursday after falling ill with COVID-19, received an update on the crisis from his top scientific adviser and medical director, but is working on closing measures.
Their spokesperson said: “We do not want to relax social distancing measures or do anything that could lead to the virus, which the British public has done so much to suppress, that it will spread exponentially again and that will guide our focus on the way forward.
“The date we are working on is May 7. That is the date for the next review of social distancing measures … that’s where minds are focused.”
“Tracking and tracing is something we would consider considering in the next stage of fighting this pandemic that we are going to deal with for a significant time.”
2.01pm update: over 8k fines issued for coronavirus violations
Police forces in England issued a total of 8,877 fines for alleged violations of the coronavirus blockade laws between March 27 and April 27, the Council of Chiefs of the National Police said.
The latest coronavirus: Boris Johnson welcomed a baby on Wednesday (Image: GETTY)
1.54pm update: Government ‘working hard’ to achieve the coronavirus goal
Downing Street has insisted that the Government is “working hard” to reach its goal of testing 100,000 for the coronavirus at the end of the day.
The prime minister’s spokesman said that as of April 28, the testing capacity had increased to 77,365 and said in a Westminster briefing: “The target is for 100,000 tests today and the Health Secretary and his entire team are working hard to reach it. “
He added: “It can chart the progress we have made to reach that goal and that we are working hard today to ensure that people who need proof get it.”
Earlier Thursday, Attorney General Robert Buckland acknowledged that the 100,000 target cannot be met.
The prime minister’s spokesman said 42 test drive sites are now open and 17 mobile sites are operational.
1.45pm update: Boris chairs first cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has chaired his first cabinet meeting since he entered the hospital with coronavirus.
He chaired the daily morning coronavirus meeting, followed by meetings of his political cabinet and his entire cabinet, the prime minister’s official spokesman said.
Medical Director Professor Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance updated the cabinet on the response to the coronavirus thus far and the progress made to stem the spread of the disease.
Then the secretaries of state updated their colleagues on the work their departments are doing.
Update from 1.05pm:Eurozone crisis: economy suffers devastating blow as disastrous recession approaches
The eurozone is nearing a disastrous recession after the economy slumped 3.8 percent in the first quarter of 2020, dealing another devastating blow to the European Union as the bloc struggles to contain the financial impact of the global pandemic. coronavirus.
According to a preliminary estimate by the EU statistical office Eurostat, gross domestic product (GDP) in the 19 countries that share the euro fell by 3.8 percent compared to the previous three-month period, the largest quarterly decline since the time series began in 1995.
Reuters had surveyed several economists who had forecast a 3.5 percent contraction in the eurozone economy.
This follows marginal growth of 0.1 percent in the last three months of 2019.
This latest drop in economic output in the 19 countries that share the euro will sound alarm bells in Brussels, as it is worse than during the 2008-09 financial crisis.
12.36 a.m. update: Scotland death toll revealed
The prime minister revealed that a total of 1,475 patients died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus, an increase of 60 from 1,415 on Wednesday.
She said 11,353 people have now tested positive for the virus in Scotland, 319 more than 11,034 the day before.
There are 1,748 people in the hospital with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 up to 21 of 1,727 the day before.
Of these patients, 109 are in intensive care, a drop of five.
The latest coronavirus :: UK is blocked to stop the spread of coronavirus (Image: GETTY)
11.50 am update: Germany extends social distancing
Chancellor of the Chancellor Angela Merkel’s chief of staff said social distancing measures in Germany will last until May 10, before a government meeting on Thursday to review restrictions on the coronavirus blockade.
11.17 a.m. update: Japan prepares to extend state of emergency
Japan is preparing to extend its state of emergency on the coronavirus, originally slated to end on May 6, for about a month.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told parliament he would consult infectious disease experts on whether to extend the emergency, which he declared on April 7 for seven prefectures, including Tokyo.
10.31am update: Irish banks extend coronavirus loans
Ireland’s five retail banks, specialists and non-bank lenders agreed on Thursday to extend loan repayment breaks for clients affected by the coronavirus crisis to six months from three months, its representative body said.
To date, more than 65,000 mortgage exemptions and more than 22,000 business exemptions have been granted, the Irish Federation of Payments and Banks (BPFI) said in a statement. The Allied Irish Banks CEO told Reuters on Wednesday that his requests for mortgage assistance had stabilized.
BPFI said in a statement: “BPFI members greatly appreciate the seriousness of the impact on families, individuals and businesses and it is for this reason that we believe that many customers may require an extension of the existing payment disruption beyond three months. “
10.15 a.m. update: German unemployment soars in April
Germany is poised for its deepest recession since World War II, as the shutdown has closed many stores, businesses and factories, although a gradual tightening of restrictions has begun.
Monthly retail sales declined last month at their fastest pace in 13 years as the coronavirus blockade hit the largest economy in Europe hard.
10 a.m. update: spread of coronavirus contained in the Czech Republic
Health Minister Adam Vojtech said the spread of the new coronavirus has been contained in the Czech Republic and that the government will continue to cautiously open up the economy.
The country has seen the number of new cases drop below 100 for the past eight consecutive days, and the number of active cases has also decreased.
The ministry said the virus’s reproduction rate has dropped to 0.7, meaning that each newly infected person passes the infection on to less than one other.
He predicted a total of 7,900-9,700 infections at the end of May, out of 7,581 reported as of Thursday morning.
The latest coronavirus: the UK is in its sixth week of closure (Image: GETTY)
Update at 9.38am: Londoners are told to ‘come home’ – Compliance Warning
Londoners meeting at milestones for the weekly “applause for caregivers” event will be asked to return home, the Metropolitan Police said.
It comes two weeks after Force Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick was filmed with dozens of officers in the weekly applause for key workers on a crowded Westminster Bridge.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said Met officials and staff will continue to join the tribute at 8pm on Thursdays.
But he warned that people who are away without a reasonable excuse outlined in the government’s closing rules will be asked to return to their homes.
He said: “We have repeatedly reminded colleagues that they must maintain adequate social distance at all times where operationally possible. But to do this they also need the support and assistance of the public.
“As this event has gained prominence, it is understandable that major milestones, including Westminster Bridge in central London, have become focal points for those who wish to applaud.”
“However, it is not acceptable for people to ignore the safety of themselves and others. Officers will be present tonight to participate, explain, and encourage them to observe the rules of social distancing.”
“Members of the public who are not far from their homes for one of the reasons described in the government’s emergency legislation should expect to be asked to return to their homes.
“In accordance with our approach to these rules during closure, officials will only enforce this legislation as a last resort.”
8.42am update: no “sudden move” in next phase of crash
Attorney General Robert Buckland said there would be no “sudden” movement in the next phase of the shutdown.
He told BBC Radio 4’s Today program: “I think a lot of work is already being done within the government on what the future will be like. I think it would be a breach of duty if we didn’t do that.
“Certainly in my department, I am looking into the medium-term future as to what summer and autumn will be like in the prison and judicial system. We have to start that work, in fact the work is already underway.
“That, of course, does not mean that we are suddenly going to enter a new phase: we must be absolutely sure that the five tests that were carried out a few weeks ago will be met, and in particular the need to avoid that second or even third Peak illness is clear to me, both in terms of health and the well-being of the economy. “
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Update 8.38am: Russia’s coronavirus cases exceed 100k
Russia on Thursday reported 7,099 new cases of the new coronavirus, a record daily increase, raising its national count to 106,498.
The official death toll across the country rose to 1,073 after 101 people with the virus died in the past 24 hours, Russia’s coronavirus crisis response center said.
8.13 am update: Sainsbury’s reports £ 500 million of choroanvirus hit
Sainsbury’s warned of a coronavirus hit of more than £ 500 million for current year’s earnings.
He said social distancing measures coupled with declines in clothing and fuel sales would offset the growing grocery trade.
The retail giant said the impact of Covid-19 is expected to leave underlying pre-tax earnings overall for the year through March 2021, despite £ 450 million in relief from trade rates.
It cut its final dividend for shareholders and said decisions on new payments would be deferred until later in the financial year, a decision that comes after rival Tesco faced criticism for paying £ 635 million.
7.47am update: Captain Tom Moore celebrates his centennial
Captain Tom Moore is celebrating his 100th birthday at home with his family after a whirlwind of just a few weeks in which he has been elevated to national hero status and raised nearly £ 30 million for the NHS.
The World War II veteran set out to walk 100 laps of his garden before turning 100 on Thursday and far exceeded his initial fundraising goal of £ 1,000.
To celebrate his milestone, Moore was named the first honorary colonel at the Army Foundation College, based near the city where he grew up, a position that came with the approval of Queen Elizabeth, the defense ministry said.
There will also be two air flights by Royal Air Force aircraft over “Colonel” Moore’s home in Bedfordshire in central England, one with historic WWII aircraft and the other with modern helicopters.
7.32am update: Professor issues grim warning about deaths
Professor Spiegelhalter said yesterday’s death toll, which included deaths in nursing homes and the community at large, was not high enough.
He predicted that the total would be much higher by 30,000.
An additional 3,811 deaths were recorded since the start of the outbreak after the UK changed its measurement methods.
The total achieved by the new reporting method is about 17 percent higher than the previous data showed.
Of these, about 70 percent were out of the hospital and about 30 percent were in the hospital.
Professor Spiegelhalter, a statistical expert, told MailOnline: “Actually, it is much more than that 3,811.
“The true number is probably at least as much as they added today, which would take it well above 30,000. They are doing the best they can and it is much better than what we have been getting, but it is still not the whole picture.”
