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Coronavirus: trial of mobile app to track infections – BBC News
An app for mobile phones aimed at tracing the spread of coronavirus is to be tried out on the Isle of Wight, before being rolled out more widely across the…
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Coronavirus: Italy lifts restrictions after world’s longest shutdown – BBC News
Italy, the first country in the world to impose a national lockdown to try to control the pandemic, has lifted some of its toughest restrictions. The country has registered its…
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VE Day – the unknown British colonel who drafted the terms of German surrender – BBC News
75 years ago, in May 1945, that the Second World War ended in Europe. The surrender document signed by Germany was drafted not by senior diplomats or ministers but by…
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Coronavirus: sweeping changes to work and commuting when lockdown relaxed – BBC News
Major changes to the workplace and commuting are planned by the government when it eases the coronavirus lockdown. New strict rules to protect the health of staff are likely to…
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Dealing with curly hair during lockdown – BBC News
Kezia from Birmingham, is struggling to find the products she needs for her hair during lockdown. High street hair shops, where she would usually get advice and products to keep…
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Coronavirus: Naples feels the cost of Italy’s lockdown – BBC News
As Italy begins to ease its lockdown measures, residents in some of Naples' poorest neighbourhoods share their stories of how the global pandemic has left scars on their city. Takeaways…
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Coronavirus: Adults enjoy first outdoor exercise as Spain relaxes lockdown measures – BBC News
Adults in Spain have crowded parks and pavements as they make the most of exercising outside for the first time in seven weeks. Spain has some of Europe's strictest lockdown…
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Coronavirus: Japan extends state of emergency – BBC News
Japan has extended its state of emergency until the end of May after a government meeting late on Monday. The country has so far avoided a widespread outbreak of the…
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Fake News Generator: Who starts viral misinformation? – BBC News
Conspiracy theories and speculation about coronavirus have flooded social media. But who starts these rumours? And who spreads them? Specialist disinformation reporter Marianna Spring has investigated lots of misleading stories…
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Coronavirus warning: lockdown could be lifted then reimposed due to second wave – BBC News
The government has warned that even when the lockdown is eased, restrictions may have to be be reinstated to counter a second wave of infection. Ministers are considering a series…