By Andrew McFarlane Quarantine rules end for dozens of nations Life takes another small step back to normality today, as quarantine requirements are dropped for travellers arriving in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 59 countries and 14 British overseas territories. It means those who have been on holiday in Spain, France, Italy, Belgium and Germany will be exempt from the requirement to isolate for 14 days. A slightly different list of exemptions applies in Scotland, meaning people travelling from both Spain and Serbia will still have to go into quarantine, after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said concerns about the prevalence of Covid-19 persisted.
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£1.5 billion pledged to rescue museums, galleries and theatres
After campaigning that has intensified over the past few weeks, the Government has announced a £1.57 billion rescue package for culture, arts and … £1.5 billion pledged to rescue museums, galleries and theatres
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Sunak offers new lifelines for companies affected by Covid
The Treasury is considering ways to make it easier for businesses to access coronavirus support loans, in anticipation of the Chancellor’s plans to … Sunak offers new lifelines for companies affected by Covid
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Covid-19 may not have been born in China, says the expert from the University of Oxford
Dr. Jefferson believes that many viruses are inactive around the world and emerge when conditions are favorable. It also means that they can quickly … Covid-19 may not have been born in China, says the expert from the University of Oxford
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Report: Britain approaches $ 625 million deal for Sanofi / GSK COVID-19 vaccines | Voice of America
LONDON – Britain is close to a £ 500 million ($ 624 million) supply agreement with Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline for 60 million doses of a potential … Report: Britain approaches $ 625 million deal for Sanofi / GSK COVID-19 vaccines | Voice of America
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NHS preparing for coronavirus second wave, says chief executive
Sir Simon Stevens said it was ‘entirely possible’ there could be a second wave (Picture: AFP, BBC)The NHS is preparing for a potential second wave of… NHS preparing for coronavirus second wave, says chief executive
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Senedd roundup: Minister reveals virus testing plans as schools reopen – Nation.Cymru
Health Minister Vaughan Gething has revealed the government is undertaking a programme of antibody testing of school staff who have been working in hub schools during the coronavirus pandemic. The government has also made plans for the rapid deployment of antigen testing if there are any outbreaks of Covid-19 in schools or if schools have failed to follow the government guidelines for infection prevention measures. Schools in Wales have been closed to most pupils since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in March but are due to reopen on Monday. Around 6,000 pupils, the children of key workers and those
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#CoronavirusNews – Britain will borrow £400bn to tackle recession, IMF Forecasts #UKNews
Britain will borrow £400bn to tackle recession, IMF forecasts https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/britain-will-borrow-400bn-to-tackle-recession-imf-forecasts-sn9skkvgf
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#PositiveCoronavirusNews – Human trials for £3 jab expected to start this week – #CoronavirusNews
Human trials for £3 jab expected to start this week https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/human-trials-for-3-jab-expected-to-start-this-week-69xwqvzmk
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#GlobalBiz – Lockdown 2 Fears in US after new wave of #Coronavirus spook stock markets #USABiz
Lockdown fears in US after new wave of coronavirus spook stock markets https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lockdown-fears-in-us-after-new-wave-of-coronavirus-spook-stock-markets-czrshp9tc
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#PositiveCoronavirusNews – Facemasks shown to cut spread of #Coronavirus – #CoronavirusNews
Facemasks shown to cut spread of coronavirus https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/facemasks-shown-to-cut-spread-of-covid-19-9r92zfpb8
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Coronavirus lockdown eased to allow lonely to stay with another household https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lockdown-eased-to-allow-lonely-to-meet-another-household-6c8hrzcnf
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Latest Coronavirus Lockdown Rules for England…
What are the new lockdown rules on households merging? https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/what-are-the-new-lockdown-rules-on-households-merging-j0ncc7wdt
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#IrishBiz – Irish Economic News…
Coronavirus in Ireland: €6bn deficit — but it could have been much worse https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/coronavirus-in-ireland-6bn-deficit-but-it-could-have-been-much-worse-b6wdcgcnv
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#Coronavirus News Ireland 🇮🇪 – Pandemic delays recruitment for below-strength Defence Forces…
Coronavirus in Ireland: Pandemic delays recruitment for below-strength Defence Forces https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/coronavirus-in-ireland-pandemic-delays-recruitment-for-below-strength-defence-forces-z692kh2v6
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At least seven Debenhams stores will close with a loss of 400 jobs #BusinessNews
At least seven Debenhams department stores will not reopen after the main road block, resulting in the loss of over 400 jobs. The department store, … At least seven Debenhams stores will close with a loss of 400 jobs Business
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The UK Care sector is struggling under Coronavirus pressure…
A leaked letter seen by the BBC has set out the widespread problems the care sector is having coping with the coronavirus pandemic. According to the document – which was sent to the Department of Health and Social Care by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services – care homes are concerned about funding, testing, and the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE). The distribution of PPE is described as “paltry” and “shambolic”, with the letter also accusing ministers of sending contradictory messages on the shielding scheme for people particularly at risk from the illness. A spokesperson for the
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The UK Lockdown is to be extended…
UK lockdown ‘to be extended’ – The UK government is expected to confirm later that the country’s lockdown will be extended by three weeks. Emergency legislation aimed at tackling the coronavirus outbreak required ministers to review the original decision to introduce strict social distancing measures after three weeks. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is deputising for Prime Minister Boris Johnson while he recovers from Covid-19, will lead meetings of the cabinet and senior officials where the need to continue restricting movement will be discussed.
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103-year-old woman recovers from coronavirus
HOPKINS COUNTY, KY (WFIE/CNN) — A 103-year-old woman has recovered from the novel coronavirus in Kentucky. Virginia Harris was diagnosed with … 103-year-old woman recovers from coronavirus
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