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US confirms one million coronavirus cases – BBC News
The US has confirmed one million virus cases, making up almost a third of the total global tally With more than 58,000 deaths, more Americans have died with Covid-19 than…
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Coronavirus: The hospice staff working through a pandemic – BBC News
The coronavirus crisis has dramatically changed how hospices operate – including visitor restrictions and social distancing rules, to minimise the risk of the virus being passed on. The BBC's Ed…
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Coronavirus: BA warns of 12,000 job losses and years of weaker demand – BBC News
British Airways has warned it could make up to 12,000 workers redundant, because of the collapse in air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Its parent company predicts that it…
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Coronavirus: a third of deaths taking place in care homes – BBC News
A third of all deaths linked to coronavirus in England and Wales are now happening in care homes. And the total number of deaths across the UK during the week…
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Coronavirus: What Trump voters think of his handling of crisis – BBC News
Three Americans who voted for Donald Trump in 2016 rate the US president's response to the virus, including his recent comments about disinfectant. While the two from Tennessee and North…
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Coronavirus: El Salvador Gangs ‘taking advantage of pandemic’ – BBC News
The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has said criminal gangs are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic after more than 50 people were killed between Friday and Sunday. He…
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson returns to work as UK passes “tragic and terrible milestone” – BBC News
More than 20,000 people have now died in hospital in the UK after becoming infected with coronavirus. The government described it as “a tragic and terrible milestone”. The number doesn’t…
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Speculation about Kim Jong-un’s health intensifies – BBC News
Kim Jong-un recently missed the celebration of his grandfather's birthday on 15 April. This is one of the biggest events of the year, marking the birth of the nation's founder.…
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Coronavirus: is the lockdown breaking down in some areas? – BBC News
Boris Johnson has urged people not to lose patience with the lockdown but there’s concern that some people are doing just that. Police in North Yorkshire say they have recently…
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Coronavirus: PM says stick with lockdown as nation faces “moment of maximum risk” – BBC News
Boris Johnson has warned that the UK is facing a moment of "maximum risk" and urged people not to lose patience with the lockdown. The Prime Minister was speaking in…