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Medics sign letter expressing concern over quality of protective kit
They say they have fears over the ‘adequacy of what has been given’.
First patients fill beds at new NHS Nightingale Hospital in London
The hospital has more than 80 wards containing 42 beds each
TfL ask passengers to board buses using middle door to protect drivers
The measures have been implemented following the death of nine bus drivers after they tested positive for Covid-19.
UK death toll will be ‘worst in Europe’ thanks to herd immunity delay
A new study has predicted some 66,000 people could die in the UK with a peak of nearly 3,000 a day.
Covid-19 disaster caused by man driving animals to brink of extinction
Viruses jumping from animals to people is most likely where threatened species have declined due to exploitation and loss of habitat.
Woman says mother asked by GP to die at home if contracted coronavirus
Maggie Ilsley issued a warning to others in a scathing post online - adding that the ordeal had left her "sickened beyond words"
Tributes paid after ‘highly regarded’ surgeon dies with coronavirus
Jitendra Rathod, an associate specialist in cardio-thoracic surgery at the University Hospital of Wales, died on Monday.
Murder of fifth woman raises fears of domestic violence during lockdown
The victim was found dead inside a flat with serious injuries, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Over 100 medical students graduate early to help NHS battle Coronavirus
Brave medical students from the University of Dundee have opted to graduate early and register with the General Medical Council (GMC) so they can start work immediately