Coronavirus latest: National and international news
Scientists advising the German government on coronavirus is not concerned that the reproduction rate – known as the ‘R’ rate
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Vulnerable people in Lambeth given seeds to grow their own vegetables during coronavirus crisis
Thousands of vulnerable people are being given seeds and instructions packages by a food co-op so they can grow their
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80-year-old is cheered out of King’s College Hospital as he beats coronavirus
An 80-year-old has been cheered out of hospital after fighting off coronavirus at King’s College Hospital. Jose-Luis Fernandez, a grandfather of
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Coronavirus survivor celebrates VE Day with his friends – and proper distancing
A coronavirus survivor has celebrated VE Day with friends from far and wide – with proper distancing. John Loughery, of
Read MoreNumber of patients admitted to Croydon hospital with coronavirus falls by 80 per cent in three weeks as trust chairman insists majority of people with disease “would have had mild symptoms”
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter There has been an 80 per cent drop in patients with coronavirus being admitted
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Restaurant providing hundreds of meals every day for NHS staff and vulnerable people during coronavirus pandemic
A restaurant kitchen has swapped its usual clientele for volunteers in an effort to provide meals for NHS staff, essential
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Doctor and his wife creating pick-me-up packages for front line NHS staff coping with coronavirus pandemic
A hospital doctor and his wife are creating essential pick-me-up packages for front line NHS staff coping with the fallout from
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“She was the kindest, most lovely person” – nurse who raised concerns over PPE dies with coronavirus
By Rachael Burford, Local Democracy Reporter A nurse who warned that front line medical staff urgently needed more Personal Protective
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James Haddrell: Artist’s support for charities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Some days the barriers are linked to technology, some days it gets depressing not being in a theatre when that’s been my life for decades, and some days I’d just rather spend with my family – but for some, home is either a dangerous place, or something they don’t have at all.
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St George’s University at hospital in Tooting appeals for cash to research why more ethnic minority people are dying with coronavirus
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter A hospital is appealing for cash support to find out why four times more
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Nurse switches from neurosurgery to Covid-19 front line
A nurse who normally works with recuperating neurosurgery patients has talked about what it is like caring for people with
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His music will live on – Brixton rapper Ty dies of coronavirus aged just 47
Brixton rapper Ty, nominated for the Mercury prize for his 2003 album Upwards, has died aged 47 after contracting coronavirus.
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Tributes to hugely popular Hammersmith Hospital pharmacist and grass roots football organiser who dies with coronavirus aged 45
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Reporter Tributes have been paid to a Hammersmith hospital pharmacy technician and football league organiser
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South London leading the charge to find coronavirus cures
Two South London hospitals are out in front in the race to find a cure for coronavirus. Guy’s Hospital in
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GPs urge public to seek urgent care if they need it as figures show visits to A&E have halved during coronavirus crisis
GPs have launched a new campaign to persuade the public to seek the urgent care and treatment they need, as they
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Coronavirus latest: National and international news
A three-stage plan to ease the coronavirus lockdown has been drawn up, according to The Times. Prime Minister Boris Johnson
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Use of Wandsworth food bank rockets by one-and-a-half times national average during coronavirus outbreak
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter The number of families using a food bank has rocketed – at one-and-a-half times
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Work on Silvertown Tunnel could be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Transport for London (TfL) has not ruled out a coronavirus-induced delay to major construction
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Police help kit out care home staff with protective visors during coronavirus pandemic
Cops have helped bring more than 300 visors to staff at a care home. Metropolitan Police officers in Hammersmith and Fulham
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