us Almost half of people believe speeding has increased during coronavirus lockdown, study shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T22:05:00Z Almost half of people have witnessed an increase in drivers breaking the speed limit during the coronavirus lockdown, a new survey has found. Full Article
us UK coronavirus LIVE: Millions of essential workers eligible for Covid-19 tests as hospital deaths near 19,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:55:00Z The Government have said it is working on the infrastructure for "large-scale" contact tracing as a key strategy for lifting the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
us London's air quality has 'dramatically improved' amid coronavirus lockdown, says Sadiq Khan By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T16:07:00Z London's air quality has "dramatically improved" due to the drop in traffic amid the coronavirus lockdown, Sadiq Khan has said. Full Article
us Trump bizarrely suggests injecting disinfectant as coronavirus treatment before experts quickly debunk claim By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T06:02:00Z Donald Trump has told a coronavirus press conference that the idea of injecting Covid-19 patients with disinfectant "sounds interesting to me". Full Article
us Donald Trump says Boris Johnson 'sounded incredible' in call to White House By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T00:25:00Z Donald Trump has said Boris Johnson "sounded incredible" when the two leaders spoke on the phone earlier this week while the Prime Minister continues his recovery from coronavirus. Full Article
us Mike Pence says he believes US coronavirus epidemic could be 'largely in past' by summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T04:06:00Z Mike Pence has said the White House believes the coronavirus epidemic in US could be "largely in the past" by this summer. Full Article
us Boris Johnson 'planning return to work as soon as Monday' as he continues coronavirus recovery By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T05:33:00Z Boris Johnson is reportedly planning to return to work as soon as next Monday to take back control of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
us Fears coronavirus has caused heart and stroke patients to shun hospitals By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T08:22:48Z Doctors today raised "real concern" following a fall in London patients seeking hospital care for heart attack and stroke symptoms. Full Article
us How are coronavirus cases counted in different countries? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T13:52:00Z Coronavirus has hit at least 185 countries and territories around the world, making it a truly global pandemic. Full Article
us Peak travel curbs likely on bus and Tube after lockdown as Transport for London puts 7,000 staff on furlough By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:12:00Z An Olympic-style plan to prevent buses and Tube trains getting overcrowded is being drawn up to help London come out of lockdown, it can be revealed today. Full Article
us Do NOT try injecting disinfectant as coronavirus treatment, Dettol warns following Donald Trump suggestion By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:54:00Z Disinfectants must never be injected, the company which makes Dettol has stressed, after Donald Trump mused on its potential as a treatment for coronavirus. Full Article
us Confusion after Government website states 'no coronavirus home tests available for key workers today' despite promising them to millions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:10:00Z The Government's new portal for arranging coronavirus tests has sparked confusion today, following a message suggesting home tests had run out by 9am. Full Article
us Ramadan begins for Muslims around the world under coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T07:19:00Z Muslims around the world have begun the month long fasting period of Ramadan as many countries remain under coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
us France 'likely to say masks must be worn on transport' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:09:00Z France is "very likely" to make face masks compulsory on busy trains and buses, a minister indicated today. Full Article
us Navy submarine captain investigated over 'rave barbecue' amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T11:27:55Z The Royal Navy is investigating reports that a nuclear submarine crew held a party after returning to their UK base while the rest of the country was under coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
us Wales steals march on lockdown but Matt Hancock says ours must stay By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:23:00Z Full Article
us Meghan Markle claims Mail on Sunday 'exploited' her father and 'caused' rift between them as privacy case begins By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:26:00Z Mr White also took issue with the duchess's allegation that the publisher "acted dishonestly" when deciding which parts of her letter to her father to publish. Full Article
us Four more tigers and three lions test positive for coronavirus at US Bronx Zoo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T12:42:31Z A further four tigers and three lions have tested positive for coronavirus at the Bronx Zoo after a four-year-old Malaysian tiger contracted the disease earlier this month. Full Article
us Shocking video shows moment police in Virginia flip suspect's car to end chase By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:33:54Z Nail-biting video captures the moment police in the US flip suspect's car was flipped as part of a manoeuvre to end a pursuit. Full Article
us Virus lockdown sees UK businesses furlough 3.8 million workers at a cost of £4.5bn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:50:47Z UK businesses have furloughed 3.8 million workers during the coronavirus lockdown, Downing Street has said. Full Article
us Domestic violence arrests during coronavirus lockdown reach 100 a day in London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:54:34Z An average of 100 people a day are being arrested for domestic violence offences during the coronavirus lockdown in London, Scotland Yard has revealed. Full Article
us UK publishers appeal for advertisers to disregard misleading 'coronavirus blocklist' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:19:43Z If the pandemic lasts another three months, news brands could suffer a £50 million loss Full Article
us UK coronavirus death toll at least 5,000 higher than hospital reports, new figures show By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:15:00Z The true number of deaths linked to coronavirus in the UK is at least 5,000 higher than those reported from hospitals, new figures show. Full Article
us Camilla: I've really been missing my grandchildren during the coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:40:39Z The Duchess of Cornwall says she is missing seeing and hugging her grandchildren during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
us More than 16 per cent of coronavirus victims in England from BAME communities, data shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:37:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
us Food For London Now: Olivia Colman joins us on the delivery round to see the crucial work feeding the vulnerable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:49:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
us Piers Morgan takes Government to task over VAT charges on PPE for care homes during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T09:34:00Z Read our live updates on coronavirus HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
us Trials of drones delivering medical supplies during coronavirus pandemic to begin next week By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T15:02:00Z Trials of drones delivering medical supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic will begin next week, Grant Shapps announced at today's Downing Street press conference. Full Article
us Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals hits 19,506 as figure rises by 768 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:15:00Z The coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals has hit 19,506. Full Article
us London's hospitals discharge thousands of virus patients By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:04:00Z The Royal Free London, which runs one of the capital's two specialist infectious disease units, announced this week that 517 patients had been discharged home, thanks to the care of "heroic staff". More than 100 more have left the hospital for "step-down" rehabilitation. Kate Slemeck, chief executive of the Royal Free Hospital, said: "Our staff tell us that seeing patients go home gives a great feeling of positivity and pleasure. Full Article
us Grant Shapps denies coronavirus test website crashed as essential workes applied for screenings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T17:21:40Z But speaking at the daily Covid-19 Downing Street press conference, Mr Shapps revealed that there was popular demand for the test slots with 16,000 people registering on Friday morning alone. Around 5,000 also got home test kits. While around 46,000 had tried to apply through the site. Full Article
us Twins, 37, who both worked as nurses die after both being diagnosed with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T17:51:00Z Twin sisters who had both worked as nurses have died after both testing positive for coronavirus. Full Article
us Donald Trump says his remarks on injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus were 'sarcastic' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T18:15:00Z Donald Trump has said his remarks on injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus were "sarcastic". Full Article
us UK coronavirus lockdown faces stern test with public urged to stay home for fifth weekend running By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T20:48:27Z The UK's coronavirus lockdown faces a stern test with the public urged to stay home for a fifth weekend running. Full Article
us Charles speaks of 'heartbreak' over 13-year-old Muslim coronavirus victim in Ramadan message By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T19:01:00Z Prince Charles said he was left "utterly heartbroken" by the "tragic story" of the 13-year-old Muslim boy who died alone after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
us UK coronavirus LIVE: Public urged to stick with Covid-19 lockdown this weekend as hospital death toll passes 19,500 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T20:53:00Z Follow our live updates below... Full Article
us Donald Trump walks out of coronavirus press briefing without taking questions after criticism over disinfectant injection comments By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T06:42:00Z Donald Trump cut off his daily coronavirus task force briefing without taking any questions from reporters a day after he was slammed for suggesting disinfectant could be injected as a treatment. Full Article
us Prince Charles says he is 'utterly heartbroken' at death of 13-year-old coronavirus victim Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab during Ramadan message By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T07:52:41Z The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to a 13-year-old Muslim boy who died alone after contracting Covid-19. Full Article
us NHS launches campaign urging public to seek medical help if they need it during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T08:48:00Z The NHS is launching a campaign encouraging ill people to seek urgent care during the coronavirus outbreak after A&E visits dropped by 50 per cent this month. Full Article
us More than £1.2bn in coronavirus insurance payouts expected By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T09:36:00Z Full Article
us Man admits assault after hurling 'coronavirus' spit at bus driver and police in west London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T10:04:01Z A man who claimed he had coronavirus before spitting at a bus driver is west London has pleaded guilty to common assault. Full Article
us UK coronavirus lockdown exit plan could allow people to see 'bubbles' of up to 10 family members and friends By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T07:02:00Z Brits could be allowed to meet up with small "bubbles" of up to 10 of their closest family or friends in an effort to wind down the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
us Professor Chris Whitty says it is 'unlikely' the UK will stay in coronavirus lockdown 'indefinitely' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T18:38:00Z The UK is unlikely to remain in the current coronavirus lockdown pattern for the indefinite future, England's chief medical officer said today. Full Article
us Blood plasma trial could lead to treatment for thousands of NHS coronavirus patients By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T06:48:00Z Full Article
us WHO warns against idea of 'immunity passports' for people who have survived coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:52:00Z There is no evidence that people who have beaten coronavirus are protected from the strain, the World Health Organisation has said as it warned against issuing "immunity passports". Full Article
us Two-thirds of coronavirus patients who were put on ventilator have died in critical care By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T12:05:32Z Around two-thirds of coronavirus patients who required advanced respiratory support in intensive care have died, according to a study of critical care outcomes. Full Article
us Anzac Day 2020: 100-year-old veteran joins thousands paying respects to war dead from their driveways in lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:04:00Z Full Article
us Dangerous drivers hitting speeds of 151mph during lockdown as Home Secretary Priti Patel begs public to stay at home By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T14:42:00Z Home Secretary Priti Patel revealed that police have been called to respond to some "extraordinarily dangerous driving" as car lovers take advantage of the quieter roads "as their own personal race track". Full Article
us More than 1,000 possible child sex offences flagged to police during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T16:57:00Z Police have been alerted to more than 1,000 potential child sexual abuse cases during the coronavirus pandemic, the Home Secretary has said. Full Article
us Mobile phone data shows Britons beginning to flout coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T19:36:00Z Health officials fear Britons are starting to get complacent about the Covid-19 lockdown after traffic and mobile phone data revealed more of us are on the roads and looking for directions. Full Article