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[ad_1] LONDON is currently recording just 24 new cases of coronavirus a day and could be virus-free within a fortnight, new modeling suggests. Research by Public Health England and Cambridge University suggests that the capital’s “R” reproduction rate has failed to 0.4, down from around 2.8 before the lockdown. ⚠️ …

[ad_1] Some NHS managers have tried to prevent doctors from speaking publicly about the shortage of personal protective equipment, they reported to the BBC. WhistleblowersUK said more than 100 healthcare workers had contacted them since early March, expressing concern about Covid-19 and PPE. The Health Department said that no one …

[ad_1] Media playback is not supported on your device Media captionPresident Putin said the “downtime” of Russia’s coronavirus was coming to an end It seems that Vladimir Putin has run out of patience with the coronavirus. On Monday, it sent millions of workers back to factories and construction sites across …

[ad_1] Boris Johnson is planning a war on obesity after deciding that his own tactile battle against the coronavirus was exacerbated by being overweight. The prime minister is ready to shake off longstanding opposition to ‘nanny state’ policies and launch an offensive against the nation’s bulging waists after the coronavirus …

[ad_1] Here is a summary of the latest news in response to the coronavirus pandemic in Friday, May 15. Follow updates on the global coronavirus pandemic on our live blog and sign up to receive our email newsletter alerts here. Confirmed cases worldwide: 4,526,934 Confirmed deaths: 303,407 Recoveries / confirmed …

[ad_1] Image copyright Getty Images Rapid testing and an adequate supply of protective equipment must be in place when the NHS reopens services canceled during the peak of the coronavirus oubreak, health unions have said. The unions have put forward a nine-point plan for the NHS to reopen safely as …

[ad_1] Tammy Abraham has revealed the moral dilemma facing Premier League players. The Chelsea striker admitted he is desperate to get his season back on track, but seeing the news and health fears from his own family leaves him wondering. The Chelsea players had their own group conversation Thursday about …

[ad_1] Key developments in the global coronavirus outbreak today include: Global death toll exceeds 302,000 The global number for Covid-19 exceeded 300,000, with nearly 4.5 million people infected. According to data collected by Johns Hopkins University, at least 302,452 people have died as a result of the outbreak. The institution …

[ad_1] It is possible that more than 19 million Britons have already been infected with coronaviruses and have improved, according to scientists. Experts from the University of Manchester revealed the figures, as health chiefs approved a “game changer” with 100% accurate antibody monitoring that would show who has already had …

[ad_1] A dispute has erupted between ministers, councils, teachers and unions over when and how to reopen schools, with principals threatened with legal action. Local authority leaders and union bosses have accused ministers of going too fast in plans to reopen schools and want more local control over their return. …