vi UK coronavirus LIVE: Second lockdown stage 'won't be easy' as official Covid-19 death toll rises to nearly 30,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T20:13:00Z The second stage of the coronavirus response "will not be easy" and the UK must adjust to a "new normal" to avoid a second peak , Dominic Raab has said. Full Article
vi Ocado sees revenues surge by 40.4% during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T06:56:00Z Online supermarket Ocado has revealed retail revenues surged by 40.4 per cent for the past two months as demand soared due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
vi Trump administration 'ignored coronavirus warnings and pushed unproven drug', says senior scientist By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T06:41:00Z The Trump administration failed to prepare for the onslaught of coronavirus, then sought a quick fix by trying to rush an unproven drug to patients, a senior government scientist has alleged in a whistleblower complaint. Full Article
vi Man, 100, raises more than £70,000 for Covid-19 victims while fasting for Ramadan By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T07:50:31Z A 100-year-old Muslim man has raised more than £70,000 for coronavirus victims after being inspired by Colonel Tom Moore. Full Article
vi Schools in Wuhan reopen for first time since coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T06:59:00Z The first cohort of children are returning to school in Wuhan, China, where the first case of the new coronavirus was reported late last year. Full Article
vi EU forecasts recession of 'historic proportions' with worst economic shock since the Great Depression due to Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:13:49Z Europeans will see the worst economic shock since the Great Depression due to coronavirus, the European Union predicted. Full Article
vi Doctors fighting coronavirus turn to mobile dialysis machines to solve shortage of life-saving kit By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T08:27:00Z Doctors at the London hospital at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak today told how they rapidly came up with innovative solutions when it ran out of vital life-saving equipment. Full Article
vi UK scientists say there is no evidence Covid-19 has mutated into multiple strains By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:07:00Z There is no evidence that Covid-19 has mutated into multiple strains, new analysis shows. Full Article
vi Tributes paid to flower market 'legend' and campaigning cheesemonger who died with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:43:43Z A key figure of Columbia Road flower market and a campaigning businessman dubbed "Mr Highbury" are among the latest victims whose deaths show how coronavirus is tearing through London's communities. Full Article
vi Test for Angela Merkel in talks with state leaders to ease coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T11:20:50Z Angela Merkel faced a test of her authority today as she prepared to thrash out plans with the country's 16 state premiers to further ease Germany's coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
vi US police pull over five-year-old driving on freeway 'after argument with mum' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T09:27:00Z But it was his reason for trying to make the 12-hour trip to California that shocked officers the most. Full Article
vi National Lottery website down: Britons unable to check results or enter Lotto draw as online services 'unavailable' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T13:24:00Z The National Lottery website is down due to a power failure, leaving users unable to check results or enter Wednesday's draw. Full Article
vi Final supermoon of 2020: What is a 'Flower Moon' and where will it be visible from? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:03:05Z Tomorrow night a rare "Super Flower Moon" will light up the UK's night skies. Full Article
vi Police hunt 'deplorable' thugs who stole laptops and TVs from Royal Derby hospital at front line of virus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:06:46Z Full Article
vi Professor on verge of 'very significant' coronavirus breakthrough shot dead 'in murder-suicide' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:10:24Z Detectives believe an unidentified second man known to the victim, found dead in his car, killed the academic before taking his own life. Full Article
vi Church warden John Rees, 88, named as victim of 'stabbing' at Co-op in South Wales By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:30:46Z A family friend described Mr Rees as a 'pillar of the community' Full Article
vi UK death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients rises above 25,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T13:00:00Z Of the 22,049 confirmed reported deaths so far in hospitals in England, 11,575 (52 per cent) were people aged 80 and over while 8,547 (39 per cent) were 60-79. Full Article
vi Boris Johnson to face Keir Starmer at PMQs after UK coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T23:41:00Z Boris Johnson will today come under fresh criticism over his handling of the coronavirus crisis as he faces Sir Keir Starmer for the first time during Prime Minister's Questions. Full Article
vi Father-of-two who spent 30 days in intensive care with Covid-19 is discharged in time for son's second birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T15:59:19Z A father-of-two who spent 19 days in an induced coma in hospital has made an "incredible" recovery from coronavirus in time to celebrate his son's second birthday. Full Article
vi Brits increasingly stressed over easing of coronavirus lockdown, new research shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:06:00Z People worried about becoming seriously ill with Covid-19 are increasingly stressed by talk over easing of the lockdown, according to research. Full Article
vi Professor Neil Ferguson 'right' to resign for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules 'to meet woman' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T06:42:00Z Security minister James Brokenshire said a top scientist "made the right decision" in resigning from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage ) after he broke lockdown restrictions. Full Article
vi UK becomes first European country to report 30,000 coronavirus deaths as toll hits another grim milestone By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T16:06:00Z Public Health England medical director Professor Yvonne Doyle said it was "too early" to compare the UK statistics with that of other countries. Full Article
vi Viral video of woman boxing dog sparks animal cruelty investigation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T17:48:53Z A distressing video of an unidentified woman boxing her German Shepherd dog has sparked outrage on social media and prompted an investigation into alleged animal cruelty. Full Article
vi Give key workers on frontline of coronavirus outbreak a real living wage, says Archbishop of York By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T17:19:00Z Key workers in the frontline battle against coronavirus should be paid a real living wage, the Archbishop of York has told the Lords. Full Article
vi Teachers won't need PPE when schools return after coronavirus lockdown, says minister By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T20:33:24Z Teachers and staff in non-residential schools will not need personal protective equipment (PPE) when schools start to return to full capacity, a minister has said. Full Article
vi Cycling in London could increase tenfold after coronavirus lockdown, TfL says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T21:08:43Z A plan to overhaul London's streets after the coronavirus lockdown hopes to see cycling increase tenfold and pavements widened to allow for more social distancing to take place. Full Article
vi Study reveals possible blueprint for UK's path out of coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T21:12:10Z The UK could start easing its lockdown by relaxing stay-at-home orders and allowing some types of non-essential businesses to reopen, according to a new study. Full Article
vi Chinese people 'scared to venture out alone' amid rising coronavirus-related abuse, case study shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T02:07:00Z Rising levels of racist abuse towards people of Chinese heritage is likely to escalate when the coronavirus lockdown lifts, an academic has warned. Full Article
vi Boris Johnson could ditch 'stay at home' slogan as plan to ease coronavirus lockdown moves forward By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T23:35:00Z Boris Johnson could ditch the Government's "stay at home" slogan ahead of an expected easing of restrictions next week, it has been reported. Full Article
vi What is likely to change as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased in the UK? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T04:08:00Z Boris Johnson is due to reveal details of the Government's "road map" for easing the UK's coronavirus lockdown, some of which may begin as early as next week. Full Article
vi UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson indicates lockdown could be eased on Monday as death toll passes 30,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T20:49:00Z Boris Johnson today indicated that lockdown restrictions could be lifted on Monday "if we possibly can" as he returned to Parliament for the first time since his recovery from coronavirus . Full Article
vi Third of families may have to make 'financial sacrifices' for up to a year due to coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:03:21Z More than a third of families with children living at home may have to cut back on spending for up to a year after the coronavirus lockdown measures end, a survey has found. Full Article
vi Brandon Lewis tries to calm expectations ahead of coronavirus lockdown review as he warns: don't get carried away By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:19:00Z The Government has cautioned the public against overexcitement at the prospect of the coronavirus lockdown being eased. Full Article
vi Donald Trump says coronavirus 'worse attack' than Pearl Harbour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T00:02:00Z Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States as he continued to point the finger at China. Full Article
vi Have the five key tests for easing lockdown been met? One expert gives his view By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T04:38:00Z Full Article
vi Boris Johnson beamed onto White Cliffs of Dover in coronavirus death toll protest By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:42:52Z Boris Johnson's face has lit up the White Cliffs of Dover as part of a protest message at the Government's handling of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
vi 'Direct cremations' take over from traditional send-offs amid coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:41:00Z The coronavirus pandemic is transforming the funeral industry and leading people to seek alternatives to traditions dating back hundreds of years, experts say. Full Article
vi Disadvantaged pupils 'hit hardest' by coronavirus school closures By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:37:18Z Closing schools in response to the coronavirus has "opened up a chasm" between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and the rest, according to research. Full Article
vi Easing French coronavirus lockdown will 'spark second wave of cases' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:59:00Z France has been warned it faces an inevitable "second wave" of coronavirus as the country prepares to take its first significant steps out of lockdown. Full Article
vi Oxygen almost ran out at first NHS trust to treat Covid patients By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:16:00Z The hospital trust that treated London's first coronavirus cases almost ran out of oxygen as hundreds of patients fought for their lives, it can be revealed. Full Article
vi Drug dealers posing as joggers and key workers to avoid detection during Covid-19 lockdown, expert says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T11:33:55Z Drug dealers are adopting new disguises so they can move around freeley during the coronavirus lockdown, a gang expert has said. Full Article
vi What time is the Government's coronavirus press conference today? Daily updates on the briefings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T09:00:00Z Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
vi Nine Chelsea Pensioners fall victim to coronavirus as hospital prepares to mark VE Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:47:00Z The Royal Hospital Chelsea today revealed that nine of its residents had died from the coronavirus. Full Article
vi Most parents don't want to send children back to school immediately after coronavirus lockdown lifts, survey shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T13:03:16Z Most parents don't want to send their children back to school as soon as the coronavirus lockdown is lifted, a new study has found. Full Article
vi Five-year-old boy found driving parents' car on highway gets free ride in Lamborghini from kind stranger By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T13:12:57Z A five-year-old boy who was caught behind the wheel of his parents' car "driving to California to buy a Lamborghini" has been given a ride in his dream car by a kind stranger. Full Article
vi Extinction Rebellion activists spray Barclays HQ with 'fake oil' in middle of lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:15:00Z Extinction Rebellion activists have sprayed fake oil over the Barclays head office in an apparent breach of lockdown rules. Full Article
vi Virus death rate in London almost double other regions — with poorest hit the hardest, ONS analysis shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T07:45:00Z Full Article
vi Food For London Now faces: 'So much stress is alleviated when people have access to food' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T13:31:23Z Tam Carrigan from the Haringey Play Association shares his story You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
vi Fresh 30-day track and trace deadline set as Matt Hancock speeds up war on coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T10:10:00Z Full-scale tracking and tracing of new coronavirus infections by the end of this month was today made an official Government target. Full Article
vi Government hits 100,000-a-day coronavirus test target as Matt Hancock hails 'incredible achievement' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T15:55:00Z The Government has exceeded its 100,000-a-day coronavirus testing target, Matt Hancock has declared. Full Article