channel4uk--2020-03-13--99% of frontline staff say NHS can’t cope with coronavirus

99 % of frontline staff say NHS can ’ t cope with coronavirus Only one per cent of medical staff working on our healthcare frontline feel the NHS is coping with the Coronavirus outbreak , a Channel 4 News survey exclusively reveals .
Almost 1000 NHS staff were surveyed about preparedness of our national health system for treating covid-19 for a special 1-hour programme tonight at 8pm called Coronavirus : Are We Doing Enough ?
92 per cent of those surveyed said that there were inadequate facilities and staff to treat the virus , while 97 per cent said there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , as the WHO says that Europe has become the new epicentre of the covid-19 epidemic , 98 per cent of frontline staff believe that the NHS is badly positioned to face a rapidly increasing number of cases .
94 per cent of respondents said that the UK response has been too slow to prevent the virus escalating .
Yesterday the government set out its new plan of action to tackle the virus – advising those showing symptoms to stay at home for seven days but saying it would not close schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results of our survey are below : Are you receiving clear guidance on responding to Coronavirus ?
Within your own healthcare establishment , are there adequate facilities and staff to treat Coronavirus patients , such as isolation areas , specialist beds , medicines ?
Do you feel there is enough protection in place from Coronavirus for NHS staff working on the frontline ?
Has PPE ( Personal Protective Equipment ) been freely available to staff ?
Do you believe the NHS is in a good position to face rapidly increasing numbers of cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you believe the UK response has been quick enough in order to prevent the escalation of the virus ?
Do you believe the UK has implemented strong enough measures to prevent the escalation of the virus ?

99% of frontline staff say NHS can’t cope with coronavirus
Only one per cent of medical staff working on our healthcare frontline feel the NHS is coping with the Coronavirus outbreak, a Channel 4 News survey exclusively reveals.
Almost 1000 NHS staff were surveyed about preparedness of our national health system for treating covid-19 for a special 1-hour programme tonight at 8pm called Coronavirus: Are We Doing Enough?
92 per cent of those surveyed said that there were inadequate facilities and staff to treat the virus, while 97 per cent said there was insufficient protection for NHS staff.
Meanwhile, as the WHO says that Europe has become the new epicentre of the covid-19 epidemic, 98 per cent of frontline staff believe that the NHS is badly positioned to face a rapidly increasing number of cases. 94 per cent of respondents said that the UK response has been too slow to prevent the virus escalating.
Yesterday the government set out its new plan of action to tackle the virus – advising those showing symptoms to stay at home for seven days but saying it would not close schools or ban large events.
The full results of our survey are below:
Are you receiving clear guidance on responding to Coronavirus?
Yes – 22.65%
No – 77.35%
Within your own healthcare establishment, are there adequate facilities and staff to treat Coronavirus patients, such as isolation areas, specialist beds, medicines?
Yes – 7.65%
No- 92.35%
Do you feel there is enough protection in place from Coronavirus for NHS staff working on the frontline?
Yes – 2.92%
No – 97.08%
Has PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) been freely available to staff?
Yes – 13.66%
No – 86.34%
Do you believe the NHS is in a good position to face rapidly increasing numbers of cases as the outbreak reaches its peak?
Yes – 1.46%
No – 98.54%
Do you believe the UK response has been quick enough in order to prevent the escalation of the virus?
Yes – 5.85%
No – 94.15%
Do you believe the UK has implemented strong enough measures to prevent the escalation of the virus?
Yes – 4.81%
No – 95.19%
Channel 4 News surveyed 961 frontline NHS staff between Wednesday 11th March and Friday 13th March 2010.


channel4uk--2020-03-14--UK coronavirus deaths rise to 21 – as Trump extends travel ban to the UK and Ireland

Around the world tough measures are being imposed – Spain ’ s two week state of emergency will mean strict @ @ @ @ @ and Germany banned mass gatherings last week .
Italy remains in complete lockdown , now @ @ @ @ @ Britain is almost alone in not enacting any extreme measures , even as President Trump @ @ @ @ @ the list of countries banned from travelling to America and is ‘ considering all options @ @ @ @ @ domestic travel too .

Around the world tough measures are being imposed – Spain’s two week state of emergency will mean strict restrictions on movement.
France and Germany banned mass gatherings last week. Italy remains in complete lockdown, now reporting 21,000 cases.
However Britain is almost alone in not enacting any extreme measures, even as President Trump has added the UK to the list of countries banned from travelling to America and is ‘considering all options’ when it comes to domestic travel too.


channel4uk--2020-03-14--Japan’s Prime Minister insists Olympics will still go ahead as planned – as sporting events around t

Japan’s Prime Minister insists Olympics will still go ahead as planned – as sporting events around the world continue to be cancelled due to coronavirus

Japan ’ s Prime Minister has insisted the Olympics will still go ahead as planned in July – although sporting @ @ @ @ @ being cancelled .
Here too , football and most major sporting fixtures have been called @ @ @ @ @ have postponed matches till April , but Karen Brady , Vice Chair of West Ham @ @ @ @ @ be cancelled .

Japan’s Prime Minister has insisted the Olympics will still go ahead as planned in July – although sporting events around the world are being cancelled.
Here too, football and most major sporting fixtures have been called off.
The Premier League have postponed matches till April, but Karen Brady, Vice Chair of West Ham, thinks the league should be cancelled.


channel4uk--2020-03-14--‘We are in a grave situation’, says Professor Dr John Ashton – as he says the UK are a couple of wee

‘We are in a grave situation’, says Professor Dr John Ashton – as he says the UK are a couple of weeks behind Italy in the coronavirus pandemic

We spoke to Dr Clare Gerada , who was chairperson of the Council of the Royal College of General Practitioners @ @ @ @ @ We spoke to Dr Clare Gerada , who was chairperson of the Council of the @ @ @ @ @ from 2010 to 2013 .
She tested positive for the virus last week and is @ @ @ @ @ also spoke to the former north west regional director of Public Health and former president @ @ @ @ @ Public Health , Professor Dr John Ashton .

We spoke to Dr Clare Gerada, who was chairperson of the Council of the Royal College of General Practitioners from 2010 to 2013.
We spoke to Dr Clare Gerada, who was chairperson of the Council of the Royal College of General Practitioners from 2010 to 2013. She tested positive for the virus last week and is now in isolation.
We also spoke to the former north west regional director of Public Health and former president of the UK Faculty of Public Health, Professor Dr John Ashton.


channel4uk--2020-03-14--Ten more patients who tested positive for coronavirus have died in the UK – as pressure rises from g

Ten more patients who tested positive for coronavirus have died in the UK – as pressure rises from groups who say the UK should take more drastic measures

Here in the UK , more questions are being raised over the British government ’ s strategy Here in the @ @ @ @ @ being raised over the British government ’ s strategy – with pressure rising from a @ @ @ @ @ some leading scientists and school leaders for the UK – to be taking more drastic @ @ @

Here in the UK, more questions are being raised over the British government’s strategy
Here in the UK, more questions are being raised over the British government’s strategy – with pressure rising from a number of groups, including some leading scientists and school leaders for the UK – to be taking more drastic measures sooner.


channel4uk--2020-03-14--DWP pay out close to £1million to Windrush victims

This programme has learned that the Department of Work and Pensions has had to pay close to a million pounds @ @ @ @ @ victims of the Government ’ s ‘ hostile ’ immigration environment .
More than four @ @ @ @ @ for denial of benefits when forced to try to prove their status years ago .
@ @ @ @ @ light through the Windrush Compensation Scheme , which critics argue isn ’ t doing nearly @ @ @ @ @ .
The Home Office says it ’ s targeting certain communities , and plans many @ @ @ @ @ in the coming weeks .

This programme has learned that the Department of Work and Pensions has had to pay close to a million pounds of unpaid benefits to Windrush victims of the Government’s ‘hostile’ immigration environment.
More than four hundred people have been compensated for denial of benefits when forced to try to prove their status years ago. Their cases have come to light through the Windrush Compensation Scheme, which critics argue isn’t doing nearly enough to engage potential claimants.
The Home Office says it’s targeting certain communities, and plans many more ‘engagement’ events in the coming weeks.


channel4uk--2020-03-15--Diary of a GP: NHS Doctor explains switch to telephone consultations

National Health Service GPs are very much at the frontline of the fight against the spread of coronavirus .
One @ @ @ @ @ diary of her experiences over the past week – as guidance and practice on dealing @ @ @ @ @ .

National Health Service GPs are very much at the frontline of the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
One west London doctor recorded a diary of her experiences over the past week – as guidance and practice on dealing with patients has steadily changed.


channel4uk--2020-03-15--Churches say they’re making plans to protect elderly worshippers

Churches , mosques and other religious organisations say they ’ re making plans to protect worshippers – from putting services @ @ @ @ @ to strict limits on numbers .
And there are many concerns about how elderly people @ @ @ @ @ period isolated at home .
Will the answer lie in local communities rallying round ?

Churches, mosques and other religious organisations say they’re making plans to protect worshippers – from putting services online or on audiobooks, to strict limits on numbers.
And there are many concerns about how elderly people will manage over a long period isolated at home. Will the answer lie in local communities rallying round?


channel4uk--2020-03-15--“That’s not going to delay the epidemic it’s going to escalate it,” says Professor of Global Health

“That’s not going to delay the epidemic it’s going to escalate it,” says Professor of Global Health Anthony Costello

Joining me now from Yorkshire is the former director of maternal and child health at the World Health Organization and @ @ @ @ @ at UCL , Professor Anthony Costello .

Joining me now from Yorkshire is the former director of maternal and child health at the World Health Organization and now Professor of Global Health at UCL, Professor Anthony Costello.


channel4uk--2020-03-15--Italy records 368 deaths in one day

Italy records 368 deaths in one day

So across the world country after country is self isolating , as governments close borders , stop flights and enforce @ @ @ @ @ life .
Yesterday Spain , Denmark and Norway pulled up the drawbridge .
Today Germany @ @ @ @ @ has updated its travel advice warning people against visiting certain countries .
This morning , @ @ @ @ @ to the list .
24 hours after Donald Trump said all flights from Britain would @ @ @ @ @ FCO is still not advising against travel to France .
While Italy has recorded another @ @ @ @ @ .

So across the world country after country is self isolating, as governments close borders, stop flights and enforce lockdowns of day to day life.
Yesterday Spain, Denmark and Norway pulled up the drawbridge. Today Germany. Here the Foreign Office has updated its travel advice warning people against visiting certain countries. This morning, it added the United States to the list. 24 hours after Donald Trump said all flights from Britain would stop.
So far the FCO is still not advising against travel to France. While Italy has recorded another 368 deaths in one day.


channel4uk--2020-03-15--Exclusive: Why frontline health workers may not be tested for coronavirus even if they have symptoms

Exclusive : Why frontline health workers may not be tested for coronavirus even if they have symptoms This programme has @ @ @ @ @ document indicating that not all health care and other essential workers with symptoms will be @ @ @ @ @ ’ t the capacity to do so – with testing prioritised in order of clinical @ @ @ @ @ say they won ’ t comment on the contents of a leaked document and it @ @ @ @ @ discussions .

Exclusive: Why frontline health workers may not be tested for coronavirus even if they have symptoms
This programme has seen a Public Health England document indicating that not all health care and other essential workers with symptoms will be tested because there simply isn’t the capacity to do so – with testing prioritised in order of clinical need.
Public Health England say they won’t comment on the contents of a leaked document and it is still subject to ongoing discussions.


channel4uk--2020-03-15--Elderly could face four months of self-isolation as 14 more people die in the UK

So Britain will be ramping up its fight against coronavirus – emergency legislation will be published on Tuesday while the @ @ @ @ @ 70 would soon be asked to self isolate at home for up to four months @ @ @ @ @ measures would “ disrupt the ordinary lives of almost everybody ” – 35 people have @ @ @ @ @ – 14 more than yesterday .
There are 1372 positive tests , up from 1140 @ @

So Britain will be ramping up its fight against coronavirus – emergency legislation will be published on Tuesday while the Health Secretary said everyone over 70 would soon be asked to self isolate at home for up to four months.
Matt Hancock said the measures would “disrupt the ordinary lives of almost everybody” – 35 people have now died in the UK – 14 more than yesterday. There are 1372 positive tests, up from 1140 yesterday.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--Inside one intensive care team fighting coronavirus in Cremona, Italy

Italian hospitals are at their absolute limit , with hundreds more deaths reported daily , and huge challenges in caring @ @ @ @ @ : some viewers may find distressing images in this report .
Italian hospitals are at @ @ @ @ @ hundreds more deaths reported daily , and huge challenges in caring for those infected .
@ @ @ @ @ one small Intensive care team in one hospital at the heart of the country ’ @ @ @ @ @ town of Cremona , just south of Milan .

Italian hospitals are at their absolute limit, with hundreds more deaths reported daily, and huge challenges in caring for those infected.
Warning: some viewers may find distressing images in this report.
Italian hospitals are at their absolute limit, with hundreds more deaths reported daily, and huge challenges in caring for those infected.
This is the story of one small Intensive care team in one hospital at the heart of the country’s coronavirus outbreak in the town of Cremona, just south of Milan.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--‘We would have to prioritise those patients with highest chance of surviving’ – Italian government h

‘We would have to prioritise those patients with highest chance of surviving’ – Italian government health official Prof Giacomo Grasselli

I spoke to Professor Giacomo Grasselli , an Italian government health official who is coordinating the network of intensive care @ @ @ @ @ region where Cremona Hospital is .
I began by asking him what the situation was @ @ @ @ @

I spoke to Professor Giacomo Grasselli, an Italian government health official who is coordinating the network of intensive care units in Lombardy, the region where Cremona Hospital is.
I began by asking him what the situation was in the hospitals there.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--Mental health charities report rise in calls since the coronavirus crisis

While the coronavirus epidemic is understandably causing stress for most of us , those with pre-existing conditions like Obsessive Compulsive @ @ @ @ @ coverage particularly disturbing and likely to trigger panic attacks .

While the coronavirus epidemic is understandably causing stress for most of us, those with pre-existing conditions like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder are finding the constant coverage particularly disturbing and likely to trigger panic attacks.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--White House tells people not to gather in groups of more than 10 as cities and states shut down

As Covid-19 continues to spread in the U.S , most states are closing schools and the Centers for Disease Control @ @ @ @ @ not to gather in groups of more than 50 .
As Covid-19 continues to spread @ @ @ @ @ states are closing schools and the White House has just told people not to gather @ @ @ @ @ 10 .
The federal reserve made the dramatic move to lower interest rates to near @ @ @ @ @ did not respond well with the DOW Jones having to stop trading immediately on opening @ @ @ @ @ In the past half an hour President Trump has been speaking to reporters .

As Covid-19 continues to spread in the U.S, most states are closing schools and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has told people not to gather in groups of more than 50.
As Covid-19 continues to spread in the U.S, most states are closing schools and the White House has just told people not to gather in groups of more than 10.
The federal reserve made the dramatic move to lower interest rates to near zero yesterday but the markets did not respond well with the DOW Jones having to stop trading immediately on opening once again this morning.
In the past half an hour President Trump has been speaking to reporters.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--‘It’s gone rapidly from everybody being almost sceptical this could even happen to suddenly it happe

‘It’s gone rapidly from everybody being almost sceptical this could even happen to suddenly it happening straight away’ – Dr Dominic Pimenta

There were no enforced quarantines announced earlier and no orders to close premises .
But the advice was clear – @ @ @ @ @ to do something difficult , disruptive .
There were no enforced quarantines announced earlier and @ @ @ @ @ .
But the advice was clear – a request to the public to do something @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister described the steps the public is now being asked to take as “ @ @ @ @ @ these measures , we ’ re joined now by Dr Bharat Pankania , an adviser @ @ @ @ @ a former consultant for Public Health England .
From Beaconsfield , we have Professor Karol @ @ @ @ @ of the Cancer Program at the World Health Organisation , and is now Dean of @ @ @ @ @ Buckingham .
InWestminster , we have Dr Dominic Pimenta , a front line NHS doctor @ @ @ @

There were no enforced quarantines announced earlier and no orders to close premises. But the advice was clear – a request to the public to do something difficult, disruptive.
There were no enforced quarantines announced earlier and no orders to close premises.
But the advice was clear – a request to the public to do something difficult, disruptive. The Prime Minister described the steps the public is now being asked to take as “draconian”.
To discuss these measures, we’re joined now by Dr Bharat Pankania, an adviser on communicable disease control and a former consultant for Public Health England.
From Beaconsfield, we have Professor Karol Sikora, who was Chief of the Cancer Program at the World Health Organisation, and is now Dean of Medicine at the University of Buckingham.
InWestminster, we have Dr Dominic Pimenta, a front line NHS doctor and Cardiology Registrar.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--UK businesses protect staff and parents keep children away from school

The government has just stepped up its measures to stop the spread of the virus .
The government has just @ @ @ @ @ stop the spread of the virus .
But even before today ’ s announcements , @ @ @ @ @ action to protect staff and customers and some parents had already started keeping their children @ @ @ @

The government has just stepped up its measures to stop the spread of the virus.
The government has just stepped up its measures to stop the spread of the virus.
But even before today’s announcements, many businesses had started taking action to protect staff and customers and some parents had already started keeping their children away from school.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--France and most EU nations close borders for 30 days

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France and most European Union partners will close their borders to non-European countries @ @ @ @ @ at noon .
At the same time , the movement of French citizens will be @ @ @ @ @ 15 days .
Only essential travel will now be allowed in France , with infringements @ @

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France and most European Union partners will close their borders to non-European countries for 30 days from tomorrow at noon.
At the same time, the movement of French citizens will be strictly curtailed for at least 15 days.
Only essential travel will now be allowed in France, with infringements sanctioned.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--First coronavirus death in Wales

First coronavirus death in Wales

The first death of a patient with Coronavirus in Wales was confirmed this afternoon .
The 68-year-old , who had @ @ @ @ @ being treated in hospital in Wrexham .
In the last hour , the Welsh First @ @ @ @ @ press conference .

The first death of a patient with Coronavirus in Wales was confirmed this afternoon.
The 68-year-old, who had underlying health conditions, was being treated in hospital in Wrexham.
In the last hour, the Welsh First Minister has been giving a press conference.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--‘I feel incredibly optimistic and hopeful… we will actually think about how we help each other’ – Da

It ’ s gone rapidly from everybody being almost sceptical this could even happen to suddenly it happening straight away @ @ @ @ @

‘I feel incredibly optimistic and hopeful… we will actually think about how we help each other’ – Dame Louise Casey
Cathy Newman Presenter
I’m now joined by Dame Louise Casey, who advises the government on homelessness, General Secretary of the TUC, Frances O’Grady, and businesswoman Dame Carolyn Fairbairn.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--Major airlines cancel flights and lay off thousands of staff

There has been another day of markets plunging across the globe as central banks battle to deal with the fallout @ @ @ @ @ has been another day of markets plunging across the globe as central banks battle to @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
Major airlines have cancelled flights and are laying off thousands of @ @

There has been another day of markets plunging across the globe as central banks battle to deal with the fallout from the pandemic.
There has been another day of markets plunging across the globe as central banks battle to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Major airlines have cancelled flights and are laying off thousands of staff.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--‘Government ramping up country’s testing capacity’ – Minister Helen Whately

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channel4uk--2020-03-16--The government’s reasoning for social distancing

Our health and social care correspondent was at today ’ s briefing at Number 10 , where the Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ all non-essential contact and travel to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus .

The government’s reasoning for social distancing
Victoria Macdonald Health and Social Care Editor
Our health and social care correspondent was at today’s briefing at Number 10, where the Prime Minister told people they should stop all non-essential contact and travel to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--‘Stop non-essential contact and all unnecessary travel’ – PM Johnson

Measures like this have never been seen in peacetime .
Boris Johnson admitted that he is now asking , though @ @ @ @ @ take difficult steps to combat the virus .
But he said the country has reached @ @ @ @ @ drastic action , the number of cases would double every five days .
From the @ @ @ @ @ and vulnerable people should be shielded from contact with others for 12 weeks .
Everyone @ @ @ @ @ and travel , and keep your distance from others .
That means working from home @ @ @ @ @ to pubs , clubs , restaurants , or theatres .
Households where someone has symptoms @ @ @ @ @ themselves for two weeks .

Measures like this have never been seen in peacetime. Boris Johnson admitted that he is now asking, though not ordering the nation to take difficult steps to combat the virus. But he said the country has reached the critical moment when without drastic action, the number of cases would double every five days.
From the end of this week elderly and vulnerable people should be shielded from contact with others for 12 weeks.
Everyone should stop all non-essential contact and travel, and keep your distance from others. That means working from home where possible and no visits to pubs, clubs, restaurants, or theatres.
Households where someone has symptoms of the virus should isolate themselves for two weeks.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--171 people test positive for Covid-19 in Scotland

A total of 171 people in Scotland have tested positive for Covid-19 .
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told a briefing @ @ @ @ @ measures being brought in across the UK to tackle the spread of coronavirus would “ @ @ @ @ @ it ” .
Ms Sturgeon urged everyone in Scotland to ramp up their efforts to @ @ @ @ @ halt the spread of coronavirus .

A total of 171 people in Scotland have tested positive for Covid-19.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told a briefing in Edinburgh that the new measures being brought in across the UK to tackle the spread of coronavirus would “change life as we know it”.
Ms Sturgeon urged everyone in Scotland to ramp up their efforts to “socially distance” to halt the spread of coronavirus.


channel4uk--2020-03-16--Scotland’s National Clinical Director on ‘herd immunity’, testing and how the country is tackling co

Scotland’s National Clinical Director on ‘herd immunity’, testing and how the country is tackling coronavirus

We ’ re joined by Scotland ’ s National Clinical Director , Jason Leitch – who discusses how Scotland is @ @ @ @ @ and widespread testing .

We’re joined by Scotland’s National Clinical Director, Jason Leitch – who discusses how Scotland is tackling coronavirus, herd immunity and widespread testing.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--Fans ‘literally doing virtual mosh pits in their front rooms’ – Yungblud on taking his cancelled tou

Fans ‘literally doing virtual mosh pits in their front rooms’ – Yungblud on taking his cancelled tour online

In the light of international advice to avoid large public gatherings , with so many major events cancelled – some @ @ @ @ @ to still give the fans a little of what they are missing .
In Los @ @ @ @ @ tour was postponed , the British artist Yungblud took the internet to keep his fans @ @

In the light of international advice to avoid large public gatherings, with so many major events cancelled – some artists have taken the challenge to still give the fans a little of what they are missing.
In Los Angeles, after his world tour was postponed, the British artist Yungblud took the internet to keep his fans entertained.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--Companies already hit by social distancing guidance

The impact of the coronavirus social distancing measures are already hitting firms hard – from pubs and restaurants to travel @ @ @

The impact of the coronavirus social distancing measures are already hitting firms hard – from pubs and restaurants to travel and entertainment.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--Alex Salmond tells court some charges against him are “deliberate fabrications”

The former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has entered the witness box on day seven of his trial over @ @ @ @ @ He told the High Court in Edinburgh he believed some of the accusations against him @ @ @ @ @ a political purpose ” .
He denies 13 charges of alleged sexual offences against nine @ @ @ @ @ in office .

The former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has entered the witness box on day seven of his trial over allegations of sexual assault.
He told the High Court in Edinburgh he believed some of the accusations against him were “deliberate fabrications for a political purpose”.
He denies 13 charges of alleged sexual offences against nine women, during his time in office.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--Hashem Abedi guilty of 22 murders in Manchester Arena bombing

The brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has been found guilty of murdering 22 people and injuring hundreds of others @ @ @ @ @ Libya when his brother Salman detonated a suicide bomb outside an Ariana Grande concert in @ @ @ @ @ eventually extradited to face trial in the UK and prosecutors proved he had been instrumental @ @ @ @ @ of the attack .

The brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has been found guilty of murdering 22 people and injuring hundreds of others.
Hashem Abedi was in Libya when his brother Salman detonated a suicide bomb outside an Ariana Grande concert in 2017.
But he was eventually extradited to face trial in the UK and prosecutors proved he had been instrumental in the planning and preparation of the attack.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--Could an app stop the spread of coronavirus?

A team of scientists at Oxford University are urging the UK and other European governments to follow China ’ s @ @ @ @ @ mobile app , capable of identifying infected people and their recent contacts .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ help control the disease , but it would come with huge ethical concerns .

A team of scientists at Oxford University are urging the UK and other European governments to follow China’s example and develop a coronavirus mobile app, capable of identifying infected people and their recent contacts.
It’s hoped the device could help control the disease, but it would come with huge ethical concerns.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--Communities come to aide of elderly amid virus isolation

As more and more people isolate themselves in towns and cities around the country – older people who are most @ @ @ @ @ , are also most susceptible to the impact of social isolation .
But already communities @ @ @ @ @ their neighbors in need .

As more and more people isolate themselves in towns and cities around the country – older people who are most at risk from the virus, are also most susceptible to the impact of social isolation.
But already communities are mobilizing to care for their neighbors in need.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--Some schools close despite government guidance to stay open

Despite the official advice to stay open for now – many schools around the country are closing regardless , because @ @ @ @ @ themselves .
There are growing calls for the Government to order a nationwide shutdown .
@ @ @ @ @ the plan is “ absolutely on the table ” – although it would have a @ @ @ @ @ , not least the NHS .

Despite the official advice to stay open for now – many schools around the country are closing regardless, because teachers are having to isolate themselves.
There are growing calls for the Government to order a nationwide shutdown. At the moment officials say the plan is “absolutely on the table” – although it would have a huge impact on the workforce, not least the NHS.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe temporarily released from Iranian prison

The British Iranian woman Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is among thousands of prisoners who ’ ve been temporarily released from prison in @ @ @ @ @ outbreak , according to her husband .
The Foreign Secretary urged the Iranian regime to @ @ @ @ @ given any necessary medical care .

The British Iranian woman Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is among thousands of prisoners who’ve been temporarily released from prison in Iran because of the coronavirus outbreak, according to her husband.
The Foreign Secretary urged the Iranian regime to ensure Ms Zaghari Ratcliffe was given any necessary medical care.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--Hospitals rush to increase capacity of intensive care units

Across the UK , hospitals are desperately trying to increase capacity in their intensive care units to cope with patients @ @ @ @ @ line of the virus pandemic .

Hospitals rush to increase capacity of intensive care units
Andy Davies Home Affairs Correspondent
Across the UK, hospitals are desperately trying to increase capacity in their intensive care units to cope with patients requiring ventilation – the front line of the virus pandemic.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--‘We all woke up to this very, very late because this virus struck us from nowhere’ – Former Health S

We spoke to the former Health Secretary , Jeremy Hunt who is now chair of the Health Select Committee .
@ @ @ @ @ if he was satisfied that there will be enough ventilators to tackle the virus .

‘We all woke up to this very, very late because this virus struck us from nowhere’ – Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt
We spoke to the former Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt who is now chair of the Health Select Committee.
We started by asking him if he was satisfied that there will be enough ventilators to tackle the virus.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--How well has the NHS prepared for the coronavirus pandemic?

All non urgent operations in England will be postponed for at least three months – to help free up around @ @ @ @ @ well has the health service been preparing for a potential pandemic ?
We ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ for years the Government has not heeded warnings about the lack of ventilators and intensive @ @ @ @

All non urgent operations in England will be postponed for at least three months – to help free up around 30,000 beds. But how well has the health service been preparing for a potential pandemic?
We’ve been looking into claims that for years the Government has not heeded warnings about the lack of ventilators and intensive care equipment. .


channel4uk--2020-03-17--Boris Johnson declares ‘war’ on coronavirus

This is a government on a wartime footing : a government calling for a collective national effort as Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ takes ’ – warning of even more extreme measures to come .
While the Chancellor @ @ @ @ @ billion package of Government backed loans and guarantees along with cash grants for smaller firms @ @ @ @ @ was greater , it would be met .
The Prime Minister insisted the government – @ @ @ @ @ to ‘ look after people , thick and thin ’ .

This is a government on a wartime footing: a government calling for a collective national effort as Boris Johnson would do ‘whatever it takes’ – warning of even more extreme measures to come.
While the Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised a £330 billion package of Government backed loans and guarantees along with cash grants for smaller firms – promising that if demand was greater, it would be met.
The Prime Minister insisted the government – and society – was there to ‘look after people, thick and thin’.


channel4uk--2020-03-17--FactCheck: how close are we to a vaccine or cure for coronavirus?

Last night , the government announced stringent new measures to stop the spread of coronavirus .
From this weekend , people over 70 and those with serious health conditions will be told to self-isolate for 12 weeks .
Everyone is being urged to work from home where possible and avoid unnecessary travel , social venues like pubs , clubs and restaurants and large gatherings .
If you – or anyone in your household – develops a new , persistent cough or a high temperature , you must all self-isolate for 14 days .
If you live alone , the advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first day of symptoms .
The announcement came in response to a landmark report by scientists at Imperial College , which predicts that hundreds of thousands of Brits could die without robust action to suppress the virus .
Among the report ’ s most striking findings is that if lives are to be saved , the measures will need to be in place until an effective vaccine against COVID19 is available .
So how long could that take ?
We ’ re going to look at the current state of the science @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for coronavirus .
Dr Melanie Saville of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations ( CEPI ) told journalists last week that several “ candidate ” vaccines are being developed with funding from her organisation .
At the same event , Professor Hanneke Schuitemaker , Global Head of Viral Vaccine Discover at Janssen Vaccines , said scientists are testing a “ library ” of existing antivirals to see if they are effective against COVID19 .
If they are successful , this could be a double win for scientists : if an existing drug works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manufacturer that already knows how to produce it , which should make it easier to ramp up production to the hundreds of millions of doses required .
One of the candidate vaccines has already reached a key milestone : testing in humans .
Scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle began the first human trials on a possible vaccine on Monday .
The 45 volunteers will receive two doses , one month apart .
But there ’ s no guarantee this particular vaccine will be effective against coronavirus – or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side effects .
And even if it does prove viable , the director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , Dr Anthony Fauci , warns that it won ’ t be ready for public rollout for at least 12 to 18 months .
A separate project led by Professor Robin Shattock of Imperial College London is close to the human testing phase .
Professor Shattock told FactCheck that he and his team are developing a “ self-amplifying RNA vaccine ” against the virus .
He explains how it works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instructs the muscle cells to make this viral protein stimulating the immune system to make antibodies against the virus.
” The Imperial team are currently in the “ advanced animal testing ” phase of development , and Professor Shattock says they “ hope to be starting human trials by the summer.
” “ If all goes well it could be available sometime next year.
” Australia : possible ‘ cure ’ to be trialled nationwide next month While the majority of people who contract COVID19 , including those who end up in hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work out a fully effective treatment to cure all of the most severe cases .
Professor David Paterson of the University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research in Australia announced just days ago that two existing medications may provide the missing piece of the puzzle .
One is an anti-malaria drug called chloroquine .
A number of papers proposing the use of chloroquine to treat COVID19 have already been published in China , but the full trial data has not been made available for peer review .
The other drug in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lopinavir/Ritonavir , which has been superseded by other medications to treat the immune disease .
Professor Paterson told website news.com.au that “ It ’ s a potentially effective treatment , ” against COVID19 and “ patients would end up with no viable coronavirus in their system at all after the end of therapy.
” “ What we want to do at the moment is a large clinical trial across Australia , looking at 50 hospitals , and what we ’ re going to compare is one drug , versus another drug , versus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he added .
His team hope to get the drugs in wider trials by the end of March .

Last night, the government announced stringent new measures to stop the spread of coronavirus.
From this weekend, people over 70 and those with serious health conditions will be told to self-isolate for 12 weeks. Everyone is being urged to work from home where possible and avoid unnecessary travel, social venues like pubs, clubs and restaurants and large gatherings.
If you – or anyone in your household – develops a new, persistent cough or a high temperature, you must all self-isolate for 14 days. If you live alone, the advice is to self-isolate for seven days from the first day of symptoms.
The announcement came in response to a landmark report by scientists at Imperial College, which predicts that hundreds of thousands of Brits could die without robust action to suppress the virus.
Among the report’s most striking findings is that if lives are to be saved, the measures will need to be in place until an effective vaccine against COVID19 is available.
So how long could that take? We’re going to look at the current state of the science in the race to find a vaccine for coronavirus.
Multiple ‘candidate’ vaccines and treatments
Dr Melanie Saville of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) told journalists last week that several “candidate” vaccines are being developed with funding from her organisation.
At the same event, Professor Hanneke Schuitemaker, Global Head of Viral Vaccine Discover at Janssen Vaccines, said scientists are testing a “library” of existing antivirals to see if they are effective against COVID19.
If they are successful, this could be a double win for scientists: if an existing drug works, there will be at least one manufacturer that already knows how to produce it, which should make it easier to ramp up production to the hundreds of millions of doses required.
Seattle: human trials already underway
One of the candidate vaccines has already reached a key milestone: testing in humans.
Scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle began the first human trials on a possible vaccine on Monday. The 45 volunteers will receive two doses, one month apart.
But there’s no guarantee this particular vaccine will be effective against coronavirus – or that it won’t carry significant side effects.
And even if it does prove viable, the director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci, warns that it won’t be ready for public rollout for at least 12 to 18 months.
London: human trials to begin this summer
A separate project led by Professor Robin Shattock of Imperial College London is close to the human testing phase.
Professor Shattock told FactCheck that he and his team are developing a “self-amplifying RNA vaccine” against the virus. He explains how it works: “when injected into muscle it instructs the muscle cells to make this viral protein stimulating the immune system to make antibodies against the virus.”
The Imperial team are currently in the “advanced animal testing” phase of development, and Professor Shattock says they “hope to be starting human trials by the summer.”
“If all goes well it could be available sometime next year.”
Australia: possible ‘cure’ to be trialled nationwide next month
While the majority of people who contract COVID19, including those who end up in hospital, will recover, doctors have yet to work out a fully effective treatment to cure all of the most severe cases.
Professor David Paterson of the University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research in Australia announced just days ago that two existing medications may provide the missing piece of the puzzle.
One is an anti-malaria drug called chloroquine. A number of papers proposing the use of chloroquine to treat COVID19 have already been published in China, but the full trial data has not been made available for peer review.
The other drug in the Queensland trial is an HIV drug called Lopinavir/Ritonavir, which has been superseded by other medications to treat the immune disease.
Professor Paterson told website news.com.au that “It’s a potentially effective treatment,” against COVID19 and “patients would end up with no viable coronavirus in their system at all after the end of therapy.”
“What we want to do at the moment is a large clinical trial across Australia, looking at 50 hospitals, and what we’re going to compare is one drug, versus another drug, versus the combination of the two drugs,” he added. His team hope to get the drugs in wider trials by the end of March.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--Dow Jones slumps as Trump presidency market gains wiped out

The Dow Jones has once again had to cease trading as it plummeted to levels not seen since before Donald @ @ @ @ @ The circuit-breaker event happened on Wall Street during the president ’ s daily Covid-19 press @ @ @ @ @ been confirmed in all of America ’ s 50 states and the death toll has @ @ @

The Dow Jones has once again had to cease trading as it plummeted to levels not seen since before Donald Trump’s inauguration. The circuit-breaker event happened on Wall Street during the president’s daily Covid-19 press conference. Coronavirus has now been confirmed in all of America’s 50 states and the death toll has passed 100.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--Sanctions on Iran strengthened even in wake of coronavirus outbreak

The US imposed further economic sanctions on Iran today , even as the death toll from coronavirus in the Islamic @ @ @ @ @ Britain is hoping that Iran , which has been overwhelmed by the virus , will @ @ @ @ @ including the charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe , who has been temporarily allowed out from prison @

The US imposed further economic sanctions on Iran today, even as the death toll from coronavirus in the Islamic Republic passed a thousand. Britain is hoping that Iran, which has been overwhelmed by the virus, will now release dual nationals, including the charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been temporarily allowed out from prison.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--Nearly 500 dead in one day in Italy – as global coronavirus cases top 200,000

The number of people dying from coronavirus in Italy has risen by 475 in one day to nearly 3,000 – @ @ @ @ @ outbreak .
There are now over 35,000 cases there .
The head of the World @ @ @ @ @ are overwhelmed .
But there is positive news from China , where only one new @ @ @ @ @ where the virus began .

The number of people dying from coronavirus in Italy has risen by 475 in one day to nearly 3,000 – the biggest increase since the outbreak. There are now over 35,000 cases there.
The head of the World Health Organisation says many countries are overwhelmed. But there is positive news from China, where only one new case was recorded in Wuhan where the virus began.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--Northern Ireland closes schools too as Irish St Patrick’s day address strikes sombre tone

Northern Ireland joined the rest of the UK in announcing the closure of schools today , bringing their approach further @ @ @ @ @ taken in the Republic of Ireland .
Muted St Patrick ’ s Day celebrations yesterday @ @ @ @ @ speech from the Irish Prime Minister warning that this was “ the calm before the @ @ @ @ @ unity to face the crisis .

Northern Ireland joined the rest of the UK in announcing the closure of schools today, bringing their approach further in line with measures already taken in the Republic of Ireland.
Muted St Patrick’s Day celebrations yesterday were capped by a sombre speech from the Irish Prime Minister warning that this was “the calm before the storm” and calling for unity to face the crisis.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--Schools react to Friday closure for England schools

Schools have begun to close in Northern Ireland – with all of them to be closed across the whole of @ @ @ @ @ and nobody knows when they will reopen .
Exams have been postponed and just the @ @ @ @ @ as those who work in the NHS will be able to attend classes .
There @ @ @ @ @ parents , children and teachers will cope in a completely new environment .
We have @ @ @ @ @ Leicester to get their reaction to the biggest change to the education System for generations @

Schools have begun to close in Northern Ireland – with all of them to be closed across the whole of the UK by Friday – and nobody knows when they will reopen. Exams have been postponed and just the children of key workers such as those who work in the NHS will be able to attend classes .
There are many questions about how parents, children and teachers will cope in a completely new environment. We have been to one school in Leicester to get their reaction to the biggest change to the education System for generations.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--Coronavirus management: can you really social distance at the gym?

Despite the Government announcing people across the country should be social distancing and avoiding contact with others as much as @ @ @ @ @ heeding the advice with some arguing they ’ ll only tow the line if forced @ @ @ @ @ in Wolverhampton , users are carrying on as normal .

Despite the Government announcing people across the country should be social distancing and avoiding contact with others as much as possible, not everyone is heeding the advice with some arguing they’ll only tow the line if forced to. At one gym in Wolverhampton, users are carrying on as normal.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--‘GP colleagues feel upset because they’ve been given what seems to be out-of-date equipment’ – NHS s

‘GP colleagues feel upset because they’ve been given what seems to be out-of-date equipment’ – NHS surgeon Roshana Mehdian

Roshana Mehdian , an NHS surgeon , and Chris Hopson , the chief executive of NHS Providers – the body @ @ @ @ @ foundations .

Roshana Mehdian, an NHS surgeon, and Chris Hopson, the chief executive of NHS Providers – the body which represents hospital trusts and foundations.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--The extraordinary mobilisation of staff in one Welsh hospital – as they prepare mentally for impact

The extraordinary mobilisation of staff in one Welsh hospital – as they prepare mentally for impact of coronavirus

Well yesterday we were at a hospital in Merthyr Tydfil – tonight we ’ ve been inside the University Hospital @ @ @ @ @ Home to the ‘ largest intensive care unit in Wales , and where the number @ @ @ @ @ being increased by the day .
Staff from different departments are being trained to handle @ @ @ @ @ but there ’ s also a focus on helping healthcare workers themselves cope psychologically with @ @ @ @ @ face .
And their knowledge is being shared with hospitals across the UK .

Well yesterday we were at a hospital in Merthyr Tydfil – tonight we’ve been inside the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Home to the ‘ largest intensive care unit in Wales, and where the number of intensive care beds is being increased by the day.
Staff from different departments are being trained to handle coronavirus on simulation mannequins – but there’s also a focus on helping healthcare workers themselves cope psychologically with what they may have to face. And their knowledge is being shared with hospitals across the UK.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--UK virus testing to be increased – but why are tests for sale privately for £375?

UK virus testing to be increased but why are tests for sale privately for £375 ?
As the World Health @ @ @ @ @ to test all suspected cases , the British Prime Minister announced that tests will be @ @ @ @ @ , up from the 10,000 NHS England promised just last week .
The extra testing @ @ @ @ @ from doctors and nurses on the frontline .

UK virus testing to be increased but why are tests for sale privately for £375?
As the World Health Organisation urged countries again today to test all suspected cases, the British Prime Minister announced that tests will be increased to 25,000 a day, up from the 10,000 NHS England promised just last week.
The extra testing comes after weeks of pressure from doctors and nurses on the frontline.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--‘Firms do not want to lay off staff’ – Institute of Directors’ Edwin Morgan

Firms do not want to lay off staff ’ – Institute of Directors ’ Edwin Morgan Deputy General Secretary of @ @ @ @ @ Paul Nowak and Edwin Morgan who ’ s director of policy at the Institute of @ @

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‘Tourists getting in the way of wildfire recovery on Maui,’ says former state representative


channel4uk--2020-03-18--‘Best way to support people is ensuring they keep their job’ – Chief Secretary to Treasury

Chief Secretary to the Treasury , Steve Barclay , about the money the Government has proposed to support the economy @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Steve Barclay , about the money the Government has proposed to support the economy against the impact of the coronavirus.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--‘Of course we’re in an emergency, of course it scares people’ – Andrew Bailey, Governor of Bank of E

‘Of course we’re in an emergency, of course it scares people’ – Andrew Bailey, Governor of Bank of England

I spoke to the new Governor of the Bank of England , Andrew Bailey , and began by asking him @ @ @ @ @ crisis currently is .

I spoke to the new Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, and began by asking him just how bad this financial crisis currently is.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--Supermarkets ration key items as the supply chain tries to respond to coronavirus

Supermarkets ration key items as the supply chain tries to respond to coronavirus Now the UK ’ s big supermarkets @ @ @ @ @ what customers can buy .
From tomorrow , shoppers will be allowed a maximum of @ @ @ @ @ in an effort to stop the shelves from emptying .
But as huge queues of @ @ @ @ @ because of coronavirus health checks , keeping the supply chain flowing here is more vital @ @ @

Supermarkets ration key items as the supply chain tries to respond to coronavirus
Now the UK’s big supermarkets chains are introducing restrictions on what customers can buy. From tomorrow, shoppers will be allowed a maximum of three of any single item in an effort to stop the shelves from emptying.
But as huge queues of trucks form on the continent because of coronavirus health checks, keeping the supply chain flowing here is more vital than ever.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--Schools to close from Friday as exams cancelled

Joining me now is Kevin Courtney , who leads the UK ’ s biggest union of teachers and education workers @ @ @ @ @ Westminster by the Shadow Education Minister , Angela Rayner , and via the internet from @ @ @ @ @ Conservative MP , Andrew Bridgen .
We tried to speak to a Government Minister but @ @ @ @ @ talk to us .

Joining me now is Kevin Courtney, who leads the UK’s biggest union of teachers and education workers, the NEU, from Westminster by the Shadow Education Minister, Angela Rayner, and via the internet from his Leicestershire constituency, the Conservative MP, Andrew Bridgen.
We tried to speak to a Government Minister but no one was free to talk to us.


channel4uk--2020-03-18--Deaths from coronavirus in the UK reach 100 as schools shut from Friday

Schools across the UK are to shut on Friday for most pupils until further notice .
Exams will not take @ @ @ @ @ .
Boris Johnson said exceptions would be made to deliver care and education for the @ @ @ @ @ He thanked people for the sacrifices they were making but said he could not rule @ @ @ @ @ measures .
The Government also announced emergency legislation to ban evictions of those living in @ @ @

Schools across the UK are to shut on Friday for most pupils until further notice. Exams will not take place in May and June.
Boris Johnson said exceptions would be made to deliver care and education for the children of key workers. He thanked people for the sacrifices they were making but said he could not rule out taking further and faster measures.
The Government also announced emergency legislation to ban evictions of those living in rental accomodation.


channel4uk--2020-03-19--The gin distillery now making hand sanitiser – and giving it away

With social distancing and self-isolating becoming the new normal , businesses are trying to adapt under huge pressure .
From @ @ @ @ @ different ways to get by is proving essential .
And communities are quickly forging new @ @ @ @ @ .

With social distancing and self-isolating becoming the new normal, businesses are trying to adapt under huge pressure. From distilleries to restaurants, finding different ways to get by is proving essential. And communities are quickly forging new ways to help each other.


channel4uk--2020-03-19--Windrush review: British citizens were ‘treated as illegal immigrants’ due to ‘institutional ignoran

Windrush review: British citizens were ‘treated as illegal immigrants’ due to ‘institutional ignorance’

They thought they were British citizens but ended up being treated as illegal immigrants because of “ institutional ignorance and @ @ @ @ @ Office .
That ’ s the finding of a long awaited review into the Windrush @ @ @ @ @ to the Carribean because they were wrongly told they didn ’ t belong .
The @ @ @ @ @ she was truly sorry for the pain , suffering and misery inflicted on the Windrush @ @

They thought they were British citizens but ended up being treated as illegal immigrants because of “institutional ignorance and thoughtlessness” by the Home Office.
That’s the finding of a long awaited review into the Windrush scandal which saw people deported to the Carribean because they were wrongly told they didn’t belong.
The Home Secretary has apologised saying she was truly sorry for the pain, suffering and misery inflicted on the Windrush generation.


channel4uk--2020-03-19--Lockdown is not on cards for now, PM says

A lockdown isn ’ t on the cards for now , the PM said earlier today .
Government advice is @ @ @ @ @ distance ’ in order to avoid the spread of Covid-19 – but if people don @ @ @ @ @ nothing is ruled out .
The UK ’ s approach is at odds with some @ @ @ @ @ the channel France has imposed a complete lockdown .

A lockdown isn’t on the cards for now, the PM said earlier today. Government advice is that people should ‘social distance’ in order to avoid the spread of Covid-19 – but if people don’t heed it, nothing is ruled out.
The UK’s approach is at odds with some European countries – just across the channel France has imposed a complete lockdown.


channel4uk--2020-03-19--Almost £3 billion promised to free hospital beds in England

With hospitals expecting a massive influx of patients , the government has announced that it will allocate £2.9 billion pounds @ @ @ @ @ , to free up thousands of hospital beds in England .
With hospitals expecting a @ @ @ @ @ the government has announced that it will allocate £2.9 billion pounds of its emergency Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ thousands of hospital beds in England .
But staff on the frontline of the crisis @ @ @ @ @ shortage of protective equipment , a problem authorities across the UK are scrambling to address @

With hospitals expecting a massive influx of patients, the government has announced that it will allocate £2.9 billion pounds of its emergency Covid-19 fund, to free up thousands of hospital beds in England.
With hospitals expecting a massive influx of patients, the government has announced that it will allocate £2.9 billion pounds of its emergency Covid-19 fund, to free up thousands of hospital beds in England.
But staff on the frontline of the crisis say there is still a shortage of protective equipment, a problem authorities across the UK are scrambling to address.


channel4uk--2020-03-19--Final school day for pupils tomorrow – amid uncertainty and turmoil over exams

For some children it ’ s a cause for celebration , but for those ready to sit GCSE and A-level @ @ @ @ @ all schools from tomorrow spells uncertainty and turmoil .
For some children it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ but for those ready to sit GCSE and A-level exams the plan to close all @ @ @ @ @ and turmoil .
NHS workers and other key employees will be allowed to send their @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not yet known how long schools will remain closed .

For some children it’s a cause for celebration, but for those ready to sit GCSE and A-level exams the plan to close all schools from tomorrow spells uncertainty and turmoil.
For some children it’s a cause for celebration, but for those ready to sit GCSE and A-level exams the plan to close all schools from tomorrow spells uncertainty and turmoil.
NHS workers and other key employees will be allowed to send their children to school but it’s not yet known how long schools will remain closed.


channel4uk--2020-03-19--Bank of England interest rates cut to record low – will it be enough to save businesses?

Bank of England interest rates cut to record low – will it be enough to save businesses ?
The Bank @ @ @ @ @ rates to their lowest ever and is pumping more money into the economy to try @ @ @ @ @ the financial markets .
But will that be enough to save businesses ?

Bank of England interest rates cut to record low – will it be enough to save businesses?
Alex Thomson Chief Correspondent
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to their lowest ever and is pumping more money into the economy to try to stop the panic on the financial markets. But will that be enough to save businesses?


channel4uk--2020-03-19--Boris Johnson says ‘we can turn the tide’ on coronavirus in 12 weeks

Twelve weeks to turn the tide was Boris Johnson ’ s message at today ’ s Downing Street press conference @ @ @ @ @ virus would only be “ sent packing ” if the public followed medical advice on @ @ @ @ @ showing that was not happening on some busy tube trains and streets in London there @ @ @ @ @ travel or gatherings for the city .
He promised businesses desperate for help in paying @ @ @ @ @ have more information tomorrow , and appealed to them to stand by their employees .
@ @ @ @ @ its own action , cutting interest rates to a record low of 0.1 percent .

Twelve weeks to turn the tide was Boris Johnson’s message at today’s Downing Street press conference. But he said the virus would only be “sent packing” if the public followed medical advice on social distancing.
Despite images showing that was not happening on some busy tube trains and streets in London there were no extra restrictions on travel or gatherings for the city.
He promised businesses desperate for help in paying their workers that they would have more information tomorrow, and appealed to them to stand by their employees. The Bank of England took its own action, cutting interest rates to a record low of 0.1 percent.


channel4uk--2020-03-19--Oxford professor: ‘There’s no wall high enough that will keep out the pandemic’

Oxford professor : ‘ There ’ s no wall high enough that will keep out the pandemic ’ We spoke @ @ @ @ @ professor of globalisation and development at the University of Oxford .


channel4uk--2020-03-19--Good news: China reports zero locally-transmitted infections for first time

China has reported no locally transmitted infections today for the first time since the virus was detected three months ago @ @ @ @ @ locally transmitted infections today for the first time since the virus was detected three months @ @ @ @ @ world other countries are desperately trying to contain the spread as best they can .
@ @ @ @ @ said he would slash red tape to allow existing drugs to be tested and used @ @ @ @ @ .

China has reported no locally transmitted infections today for the first time since the virus was detected three months ago.
China has reported no locally transmitted infections today for the first time since the virus was detected three months ago.
But across the world other countries are desperately trying to contain the spread as best they can. In America, President Trump said he would slash red tape to allow existing drugs to be tested and used in the fight against Covid-19.


channel4uk--2020-03-19--Italy death toll exceeds China – and Spain’s virus deaths jump 200 in one day

In Italy the number of deaths from coronavirus has surpassed those in China .
3,405 people have now died from @ @ @ @ @ 427 in just 24 hours .
In Italy the number of deaths from coronavirus has @ @ @ @ @ 3,405 people have now died from Covid-19 , a rise of 427 in just 24 @ @ @ @ @ of cases in Italy has risen to above 41 000 .
Italy ’ s outbreak @ @ @ @ @ north of the country in February .
We report now from Bergamo in Lombardy in @ @ @ @ @ Europe ’ s wealthiest regions .
It finds itself at the epicentre of the country @ @ @ @ @ a warning , my report contains some distressing images .

In Italy the number of deaths from coronavirus has surpassed those in China. 3,405 people have now died from Covid-19, a rise of 427 in just 24 hours.
In Italy the number of deaths from coronavirus has surpassed those in China. 3,405 people have now died from Covid-19, a rise of 427 in just 24 hours.
The total number of cases in Italy has risen to above 41 000. Italy’s outbreak came to light in the north of the country in February. We report now from Bergamo in Lombardy in northern Italy, one of Europe’s wealthiest regions.
It finds itself at the epicentre of the country’s outbreak. And a warning, my report contains some distressing images.
The filmmaker is Francesca Tosarelli.


channel4uk--2020-03-19--FactCheck: new moves towards effective coronavirus treatment

There is currently no cure for the coronavirus .
The vast majority of people who contract the disease will get mild or moderate symptoms , and most of those who end up in hospital will survive .
But for a small minority , the infection proves fatal .
In recent days , there has been promising news about a number of drugs that scientists hope could offer an effective treatment for those challenging cases .
The Southampton-based drug company Synairgen got approval from the UK medicines regulator yesterday to begin “ Phase II ” trials of its drug , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients .
Ian Hall , who is Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University of Nottingham and has no declared interest in the study , explains that the treatment involves interferon beta , “ a molecule which forms part of the lung ’ s own defence mechanism to fight off viruses.
” “ The idea behind the trial is that by giving more of this molecule to the lung this could help reduce the severity of infection with COVID-19 , especially in those people who have reduced immune responses to the virus.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor administering the drug nor the patient knows if they are receiving the drug or a placebo – are scheduled to begin “ imminently ” .
Synairgen say the initial trials will involve 100 COVID-19 patients across “ a number of NHS Trusts ” .
The drug was already in development before the coronavirus crisis struck – it was initially designed as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) .
The manufacturers say they will “ pause ” ongoing trials with COPD patients , having already administered the drug to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
If the drug is successful in treating COVID-19 , Professor Hall says “ this would provide a way to reduce the severity of disease and potentially reduce death rates ” .
Positive results from the trial would “ represent a major step forward , especially as other approaches , such as using a vaccine to prevent disease , are likely to take much longer to develop ” , he added .
There have now been a number of studies that suggest chloroquine – a drug used for decades against malaria – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This week , FactCheck reported that scientists at the University of Queensland had seen promising results with chloroquine and an anti-HIV drug , Lopinavir/Ritonavir .
Today , the lead scientist , Professor David Paterson , announced his team are ready to go ahead with trials across Australia and want to get started by the end of the month .
Professor Paterson says “ these medications have the potential to be a real cure for all ” .
And his is not the only team to find promise in chloroquine .
A study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ended on 16 March found 70 per cent of hospitalised patients were cured of coronavirus after six days , compared to 12.5 per cent of the “ control group ” who did not get the drug .
( By “ cured ” , the researchers mean that patients no longer tested positive for COVID-19 ) .
Dr Andrew Preston who is Reader in Microbial Pathogenesis at the University of Bath and declared no interests in the study , points out that the sample was unfortunately small – 26 patients on the drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the results have “ yet to be fully scrutinised ” as they ’ ve only just been released .
Nevertheless , Dr Preston says , “ among the oppressive darkness of the current situation , any glimmer of hope is very welcome ” .
He describes the results as showing a “ significant effect ” .
The researchers themselves go as far as to “ recommend ” that coronavirus patients be treated with chloroquine and another drug , azithromycin , “ to cure their infection and to limit the transmission of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curb the spread of COVID-19 in the world ” .
Though it ’ s worth remembering that the study has yet to be peer-reviewed and can not tell us about the long-term effects of treatment .
Japan and China : glimmers of hope with favipiravir An existing drug used against influenza in Japan has been “ clearly effective ” in the treatment of coronavirus – according to Chinese health officials .
Some 340 COVID-19 patients in the Chinese regions of Wuhan and Shenzhen took part in trials of favipiravir .
Those who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus after four days , compared to eleven days on average for those who weren ’ t on the treatment .
There was also evidence that the drug improved patients ’ lung condition .
But Japanese authorities warned that while it can helpfully speed up recovery in mild or moderate cases , favipiravir – which is marketed under the name Avigan – may not be as effective on people with more severe symptoms .
And the Financial TImes reports that the drug may not be suitable for pregnant women because doctors warn of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foetal abnormalities ” .
The producers of favipiravir / Avigan say they have two million doses stockpiled but could expand production if needed .
The first clinical trial for use against COVID-19 has already started in Japan , with 86 patients due to be enrolled .

There is currently no cure for the coronavirus.
The vast majority of people who contract the disease will get mild or moderate symptoms, and most of those who end up in hospital will survive. But for a small minority, the infection proves fatal.
In recent days, there has been promising news about a number of drugs that scientists hope could offer an effective treatment for those challenging cases.
Let’s take a look.
NHS to start trials of Synairgen drug ‘imminently’
The Southampton-based drug company Synairgen got approval from the UK medicines regulator yesterday to begin “Phase II” trials of its drug, the snappily-titled “SNG001”, for coronavirus patients.
Ian Hall, who is Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University of Nottingham and has no declared interest in the study, explains that the treatment involves interferon beta, “a molecule which forms part of the lung’s own defence mechanism to fight off viruses.”
“The idea behind the trial is that by giving more of this molecule to the lung this could help reduce the severity of infection with COVID-19, especially in those people who have reduced immune responses to the virus.”
Phase II trials – where neither the doctor administering the drug nor the patient knows if they are receiving the drug or a placebo – are scheduled to begin “imminently”.
Synairgen say the initial trials will involve 100 COVID-19 patients across “a number of NHS Trusts”.
The drug was already in development before the coronavirus crisis struck – it was initially designed as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The manufacturers say they will “pause” ongoing trials with COPD patients, having already administered the drug to 109 out of 120 “target participants”.
If the drug is successful in treating COVID-19, Professor Hall says “this would provide a way to reduce the severity of disease and potentially reduce death rates”.
Positive results from the trial would “represent a major step forward, especially as other approaches, such as using a vaccine to prevent disease, are likely to take much longer to develop”, he added.
Antimalarial drug chloroquine continues to attract attention
There have now been a number of studies that suggest chloroquine – a drug used for decades against malaria – could have a significant effect on COVID-19.
This week, FactCheck reported that scientists at the University of Queensland had seen promising results with chloroquine and an anti-HIV drug, Lopinavir/Ritonavir.
Today, the lead scientist, Professor David Paterson, announced his team are ready to go ahead with trials across Australia and want to get started by the end of the month. Professor Paterson says “these medications have the potential to be a real cure for all”.
And his is not the only team to find promise in chloroquine.
A study led by Professor Didier Raoult in Marseille that ended on 16 March found 70 per cent of hospitalised patients were cured of coronavirus after six days, compared to 12.5 per cent of the “control group” who did not get the drug.
(By “cured”, the researchers mean that patients no longer tested positive for COVID-19).
Dr Andrew Preston who is Reader in Microbial Pathogenesis at the University of Bath and declared no interests in the study, points out that the sample was unfortunately small – 26 patients on the drug plus 16 in the control group – and the results have “yet to be fully scrutinised” as they’ve only just been released.
Nevertheless, Dr Preston says, “among the oppressive darkness of the current situation, any glimmer of hope is very welcome”. He describes the results as showing a “significant effect”.
The researchers themselves go as far as to “recommend” that coronavirus patients be treated with chloroquine and another drug, azithromycin, “to cure their infection and to limit the transmission of the virus to other people in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the world”.
Though it’s worth remembering that the study has yet to be peer-reviewed and cannot tell us about the long-term effects of treatment.
Japan and China: glimmers of hope with favipiravir
An existing drug used against influenza in Japan has been “clearly effective” in the treatment of coronavirus – according to Chinese health officials.
Some 340 COVID-19 patients in the Chinese regions of Wuhan and Shenzhen took part in trials of favipiravir.
Those who were given the drug tested negative for the virus after four days, compared to eleven days on average for those who weren’t on the treatment.
There was also evidence that the drug improved patients’ lung condition.
But Japanese authorities warned that while it can helpfully speed up recovery in mild or moderate cases, favipiravir – which is marketed under the name Avigan – may not be as effective on people with more severe symptoms.
And the Financial TImes reports that the drug may not be suitable for pregnant women because doctors warn of a “serious side-effect that could cause foetal abnormalities”.
The producers of favipiravir / Avigan say they have two million doses stockpiled but could expand production if needed. The first clinical trial for use against COVID-19 has already started in Japan, with 86 patients due to be enrolled.


channel4uk--2020-03-20--‘We are very concerned about a lot of the disinformation from top Chinese Communist Party officials’

‘We are very concerned about a lot of the disinformation from top Chinese Communist Party officials’ – State Dept’s Morgan Ortagus on coronavirus

President Trump has been cristicised for both his dealing with the coronavirus crisis and also his labelling of it as @ @ @ @ @ .
President Trump has been cristicised for both his dealing with the coronavirus crisis and @ @ @ @ @ as the ‘ chinese virus ’ .
Earlier Matt spoke to Morgan Ortagus a spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ and started by asking her why he was using that term .

President Trump has been cristicised for both his dealing with the coronavirus crisis and also his labelling of it as the ‘chinese virus’.
President Trump has been cristicised for both his dealing with the coronavirus crisis and also his labelling of it as the ‘chinese virus’.
Earlier Matt spoke to Morgan Ortagus a spokesperson for the State Department, and started by asking her why he was using that term.


channel4uk--2020-03-20--Trump announces US-Mexico border closure

President Trump has announced an agreement between America and Mexico to close their shared border to all but essential travel @ @ @ @ @ an agreement between America and Mexico to close their shared border to all but essential @ @ @ @ @ after the New York State governor asked people to stay at home as the number @ @ @ @ @ more than seven thousand .
In California all 40 million residents have been told to @ @ @ @ @ Kennedy is in Washington for us now .

President Trump has announced an agreement between America and Mexico to close their shared border to all but essential travel.
President Trump has announced an agreement between America and Mexico to close their shared border to all but essential travel.
This came shortly after the New York State governor asked people to stay at home as the number of cases of Covid-19 reached more than seven thousand.
In California all 40 million residents have been told to stay at home. Siobhan Kennedy is in Washington for us now.


channel4uk--2020-03-20--‘If you don’t really need it, don’t give HMRC your details’ – Labour MP Alex Sobel on his proposal f

If you don ’ t really need it , don ’ t give HMRC your details ’ – Labour MP @ @ @ @ @ for a universal basic income From his Leeds constituency we are joined by the Labour @ @ @ @ @ s led the call for universal basic income to be introduced during this public health @ @

‘If you don’t really need it, don’t give HMRC your details’ – Labour MP Alex Sobel on his proposal for a universal basic income
From his Leeds constituency we are joined by the Labour MP Alex Sobel who’s led the call for universal basic income to be introduced during this public health emergency.


channel4uk--2020-03-20--Almost 250,000 global coronavirus cases – as millions isolate themselves to protect others

There are now more than 250,000 confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide and just over 87,000 patients have recovered .
But today @ @ @ @ @ dead passed 11,000 , with Italy and Spain recording the highest number of deaths in @ @ @ @ @ have been warned if they don ’ t behave responsibly in terms of social distancing @ @ @ @ @ be locked down on Monday .

There are now more than 250,000 confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide and just over 87,000 patients have recovered.
But today, the global number of dead passed 11,000, with Italy and Spain recording the highest number of deaths in a single day.
Germans have been warned if they don’t behave responsibly in terms of social distancing this weekend they’ll be locked down on Monday.


channel4uk--2020-03-20--Schools out – so what do students isolated by coronavirus do now?

The holidays came early for many children today as schools were forced to close to prevent the spread of the @ @ @ @ @ early for many children today as schools were forced to close to prevent the spread @ @ @ @ @ closure is , at this stage , indefinite .
And it won ’ t affect @ @ @ @ @ who will still be able to attend .
But the closures pose a challenge for @ @ @ @ @ to ensure children continue to learn ?
Anja Popp has been to meet a family @ @ @ @ @ this week .

The holidays came early for many children today as schools were forced to close to prevent the spread of the virus.
The holidays came early for many children today as schools were forced to close to prevent the spread of the virus.
The closure is, at this stage, indefinite.
And it won’t affect the children of key workers who will still be able to attend.
But the closures pose a challenge for parents and carers – how to ensure children continue to learn?
Anja Popp has been to meet a family who began the home-schooling journey this week.


channel4uk--2020-03-20--‘Please wash your hands, please stay at home, use NHS with responsibility’ – message from Chief Nurs

‘Please wash your hands, please stay at home, use NHS with responsibility’ – message from Chief Nursing Officer for England

Joining Matt in the studio is Ruth May from Colchester , who ’ s the Chief Nursing officer of NHS @ @ @ @ @ Guddi Singh – an NHS doctor .

Joining Matt in the studio is Ruth May from Colchester, who’s the Chief Nursing officer of NHS England and from Westminster, Guddi Singh – an NHS doctor.


channel4uk--2020-03-20--West Midlands becomes coronavirus hotspot

It ’ s emerged that the West Midlands is a Covid-19 hotspot .
It ’ s emerged that the West @ @ @ @ @ .
The government is currently investigating why there ’ s been a sharp rise in @ @ @ @ @ the area .
28 patients have died from the virus in that area , putting @ @ @ @ @ .
Jane Deith is outside New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton .

It’s emerged that the West Midlands is a Covid-19 hotspot.
It’s emerged that the West Midlands is a Covid-19 hotspot.
The government is currently investigating why there’s been a sharp rise in the number of cases in the area.
28 patients have died from the virus in that area, putting it second only to London. Jane Deith is outside New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.


channel4uk--2020-03-20--London hospital declares critical incident over surge in coronavirus patients

The NHS , already under pressure , faces an unprecedented situation .
The NHS , already under pressure , faces @ @ @ @ @ Park hospital in London declared a “ critical incident ” due to a surge in @ @ @ @ @ last night , prompting concerns across the country about hospitals ’ ability to cope in @ @ @ @ @ .
Later that status was reduced .
Our Health and Social Care Correspondent , Victoria @ @ @ @ @ to a hospital in southwest London today that has recently taken in their first coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ for more .

The NHS, already under pressure, faces an unprecedented situation.
The NHS, already under pressure, faces an unprecedented situation.
Northwick Park hospital in London declared a “critical incident” due to a surge in the number of coronavirus patients last night, prompting concerns across the country about hospitals’ ability to cope in the days and weeks ahead. Later that status was reduced.
Our Health and Social Care Correspondent, Victoria Macdonald, was given access to a hospital in southwest London today that has recently taken in their first coronavirus patients and are getting ready for more.


channel4uk--2020-03-20--“This was a globally leading intervention”, CBI’s Josh Hardie’s says this is a strong start to help

“ This was a globally leading intervention ” , CBI ’ s Josh Hardie ’ s says this is a @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re joined by Michael Smith – who leads an organisation of over five @ @ @ @ @ restaurants and shops in South London – and Josh Hardie , the Deputy Director General @ @ @ @ @ Industry .

“This was a globally leading intervention”, CBI’s Josh Hardie’s says this is a strong start to help business
We’re joined by Michael Smith – who leads an organisation of over five hundred independently owned pubs, restaurants and shops in South London – and Josh Hardie, the Deputy Director General of the Confederation of British Industry.


channel4uk--2020-03-20--Government will step in to pay wages in coronavirus bailout for business

Boris Johnson has told those places where we gather to drink , eat or exercise to shut down indefinitely .
@ @ @ @ @ into line with the rest of Europe which continued its lock down .
Since so @ @ @ @ @ on the service sector the Chancellor stood next to him announcing economic measures not seen @ @ @ @

Boris Johnson has told those places where we gather to drink, eat or exercise to shut down indefinitely.
The order brings the UK into line with the rest of Europe which continued its lock down.
Since so much of our economy depends on the service sector the Chancellor stood next to him announcing economic measures not seen since the war.


channel4uk--2020-03-21--Hundreds of Britons stranded in Peru, country to completely close borders

Now more than 500 travellers from Britain and Ireland are still stranded in Peru – which says it will completely @ @ @ @ @ down all airports by the end of tonight .
The country ’ s defence minister @ @ @ @ @ last day foreigners would be able to leave the country , while the Foreign Office @ @ @ @ @ “ working furiously ” to arrange flights .

Now more than 500 travellers from Britain and Ireland are still stranded in Peru – which says it will completely close its borders and shut down all airports by the end of tonight.
The country’s defence minister said this would be the last day foreigners would be able to leave the country, while the Foreign Office here says it’s “working furiously” to arrange flights.


channel4uk--2020-03-21--Italy virus deaths continue to soar

Italy virus deaths continue to soar

The numbers testing positive rose more than 6,500 since yesterday .
The number of deaths in Italy are continuing to @ @ @ @ @ more than 790 people have died in the last 24 hours , another record high @ @ @ @ @ rose more than 6,500 since yesterday .
There ’ s also been a surge in @ @ @ @ @ the third worst affected country in the world .

The numbers testing positive rose more than 6,500 since yesterday.
The number of deaths in Italy are continuing to soar – latest figures show more than 790 people have died in the last 24 hours, another record high.
The numbers testing positive rose more than 6,500 since yesterday.
There’s also been a surge in cases in Spain – now the third worst affected country in the world.


channel4uk--2020-03-21--Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson: ‘This is a national emergency… We need a national emergency taskfor

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson: ‘This is a national emergency… We need a national emergency taskforce’

We need to ramp up testing quite rapidly ’ , says BMA ’ s Vishal Sharma

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channel4uk--2020-03-21--What impact is social distancing having?

Silent streets , shuttered shops and cafes , no meeting up with family or friends .
Silent streets , shuttered @ @ @ @ @ meeting up with family or friends – the reality of social distancing , which experts @ @ @ @ @ be needed for most of this year .
So what impact is it already having @ @ @ @ @ people learning to adapt ?

Silent streets, shuttered shops and cafes, no meeting up with family or friends.
Silent streets, shuttered shops and cafes, no meeting up with family or friends – the reality of social distancing, which experts have warned is likely to be needed for most of this year.
So what impact is it already having, and how far are people learning to adapt?


channel4uk--2020-03-21--‘We need to ramp up testing quite rapidly’, says BMA’s Vishal Sharma

The British Medical Association has called on the Prime Minister to guarantee proper protection for NHS staff .
The British @ @ @ @ @ the Prime Minister to guarantee proper protection for NHS staff – and says priority testing @ @ @ @ @ all health care workers .
We ’ re joined by Dr Vishal Sharma , from @ @ @

The British Medical Association has called on the Prime Minister to guarantee proper protection for NHS staff.
The British Medical Association has called on the Prime Minister to guarantee proper protection for NHS staff – and says priority testing should be made available to all health care workers.
We’re joined by Dr Vishal Sharma, from the BMA.


channel4uk--2020-03-21--Panic buyers ‘should be ashamed’, says NHS Director

Frankly , we should all be ashamed .
The tough message from NHS England as they joined the Government to @ @ @ @ @ buying and think of others instead , not least frontline healthcare staff who need access @ @ @ @ @ And on the need for everyone to follow social distancing there was this : “ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s life – it is as simple and stark as that .
”

Frankly, we should all be ashamed.
The tough message from NHS England as they joined the Government to urge people to stop panic buying and think of others instead, not least frontline healthcare staff who need access to food and supplies.
And on the need for everyone to follow social distancing there was this: “your action will save someone’s life – it is as simple and stark as that.”


channel4uk--2020-03-21--Italian doctor on how virus ‘exploded’, having coronavirus & how to fight it

We spoke to Silvia Bignamini , health director for a hospital in the city of Bergamo , in the north @ @ @ @ @ of the outbreak in that country , where the number of deaths rose by 546 @ @ @ @ @ – the highest daily increase there since the outbreak began .
We asked her how @ @ @ @ @ her area .

We spoke to Silvia Bignamini, health director for a hospital in the city of Bergamo, in the north of Italy, the epicentre of the outbreak in that country, where the number of deaths rose by 546 in the last 24 hours – the highest daily increase there since the outbreak began.
We asked her how bad things have become in her area.


channel4uk--2020-03-22--How to cope with self-isolation

How to cope with self-isolation

Life has changed beyond all recognition in just one week – as many in this country like others get used @ @ @ @ @ many months at home , some of them all on their own .
Few people @ @ @ @ @ is like better than Terry Waite – who spent almost five years as a hostage @ @ @ @ @ .
We ’ ve been talking to him – along with experts and others who @ @ @ @ @ alone – to hear their advice and encouraging words – we are all in this @ @ @ @ @ are not alone .

Life has changed beyond all recognition in just one week – as many in this country like others get used to the idea of spending many months at home, some of them all on their own.
Few people know what living in isolation is like better than Terry Waite – who spent almost five years as a hostage during the Lebanon civil war.
We’ve been talking to him – along with experts and others who’ve experienced long periods alone – to hear their advice and encouraging words – we are all in this together.
Remember, you are not alone.


channel4uk--2020-03-22--Global virus cases pass 300,000

Global virus cases pass 300,000

Germany ’ s Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into isolation after a doctor she ’ d been in contact with @ @ @ @ @ 90 days to record the first confirmed 100,000 cases .
The second 100,000 took 12 @ @ @ @ @ third 100,000 – recorded today – took just four days .
Italy reported 651 more @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into isolation after a doctor she ’ d @ @ @ @ @ positive .
The New York City Mayor has said the lockdown there could last six @ @ @ @

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into isolation after a doctor she’d been in contact with tested positive.
It took 90 days to record the first confirmed 100,000 cases. The second 100,000 took 12 days to record. The third 100,000 – recorded today – took just four days.
Italy reported 651 more deaths today – while Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into isolation after a doctor she’d been in contact with tested positive.
The New York City Mayor has said the lockdown there could last six to nine months.


channel4uk--2020-03-22--People warned to stay away from countryside holiday spots

Parks , beaches and other public spaces around the country are being closed down – while the authorities in areas @ @ @ @ @ District and rural Wales are urging non residents to stay away – saying the numbers @ @ @ @ @ avoid social contact at a time of crisis was ‘ simply unacceptable ’ .

Parks, beaches and other public spaces around the country are being closed down – while the authorities in areas like Yorkshire, the Lake District and rural Wales are urging non residents to stay away – saying the numbers of people flouting orders to avoid social contact at a time of crisis was ‘simply unacceptable’.


channel4uk--2020-03-22--‘There are mixed messages’ over virus advice, says Professor Helen Ward

The forecast for the next 5 days


channel4uk--2020-03-22--Boris Johnson urges public to ‘take advice seriously’ as government announces new measures

This is not a game .
Stay at home – and stop spreading this disease .
That ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ government – as this evening Boris Johnson warned “ we will bring forward further measures @ @ @ @ @ distancing advice .
Earlier the Mayor of London went further , suggesting that could even @ @ @ @ @ powers – stressing : ‘ Life has changed .
Don ’ t leave your home @ @ @ @ @ have to .
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This is not a game. Stay at home – and stop spreading this disease.
That’s the message from some in the government – as this evening Boris Johnson warned “we will bring forward further measures” if people ignore social distancing advice.
Earlier the Mayor of London went further, suggesting that could even mean the police using emergency powers – stressing: ‘Life has changed. Don’t leave your home unless you really, really have to.”


channel4uk--2020-03-23--UK to go into 3 week lockdown – PM says “You must stay at home”.

Earlier this evening , the Prime Minister broadcast a statement to the nation from Downing Street .
Earlier this evening @ @ @ @ @ a statement to the nation from Downing Street .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said : @ @ @ @ @ home ” – unless you have a very specific reason to leave .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them .
”

Earlier this evening, the Prime Minister broadcast a statement to the nation from Downing Street.
Earlier this evening, the Prime Minister broadcast a statement to the nation from Downing Street.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “you must stay at home” – unless you have a very specific reason to leave.
“If you don’t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them.”


channel4uk--2020-03-23--Ambulance crews say they feel exposed by lack of protective gear

As the coronavirus epidemic takes hold across the country , we ’ ve already been reporting growing concerns about the @ @ @ @ @ front line teams and the amount of equipment available for NHS workers treating patients around @ @ @ @ @ has spoken to a number of ambulance crew who tell us they feel exposed by @ @ @ @ @ .

As the coronavirus epidemic takes hold across the country, we’ve already been reporting growing concerns about the level of protection afforded to front line teams and the amount of equipment available for NHS workers treating patients around the clock.
This programme has spoken to a number of ambulance crew who tell us they feel exposed by the lack of protective gear.


channel4uk--2020-03-23--Domestic violence warnings as people forced to stay at home

With the prospect of a full lockdown looming , police and charities , as we heard earlier , are warning @ @ @ @ @ rise in domestic violence .
A combination of economic stress , worries about the virus @ @ @ @ @ likely to raise tensions – leaving charities worried about women trapped in the worst possible @ @ @ @ @ referrals to refuges are already declined because there simply aren ’ t enough beds – @ @ @ @ @ a situation that will only get worse in the coming weeks .

With the prospect of a full lockdown looming, police and charities, as we heard earlier, are warning there could be a sharp rise in domestic violence.
A combination of economic stress, worries about the virus and being confined indoors is likely to raise tensions – leaving charities worried about women trapped in the worst possible situation.
Two thirds of referrals to refuges are already declined because there simply aren’t enough beds – campaigners say it’s a situation that will only get worse in the coming weeks.


channel4uk--2020-03-23--Coronavirus isolation: How to protect our most vulnerable

Letters will go out this week to the one and a half million most vulnerable people who are being told @ @ @ @ @ next twelve weeks at least .
And along with that – coordinated efforts by local @ @ @ @ @ support those who won ’ t be able to leave their homes – making sure @ @ @ @ @ the food and medicines they need .

Letters will go out this week to the one and a half million most vulnerable people who are being told to self isolate for the next twelve weeks at least.
And along with that – coordinated efforts by local authorities across the UK to support those who won’t be able to leave their homes – making sure they still have access to the food and medicines they need.


channel4uk--2020-03-23--‘It’s clear population want more done’ – health psychologist Susan Michie on virus shutdowns

It ’ s clear population want more done ’ – health psychologist Susan Michie on virus shutdowns Earlier Cathy Newman @ @ @ @ @ a health psychologist from University College London and member of the Behaviour Science Advisory Committee @ @ @ @ @ Magda Osman , from Queen Mary ’ s University .

‘It’s clear population want more done’ – health psychologist Susan Michie on virus shutdowns
Cathy Newman Presenter
Earlier Cathy Newman spoke to Susan Michie, a health psychologist from University College London and member of the Behaviour Science Advisory Committee, and the behavioural scientist Magda Osman, from Queen Mary’s University.


channel4uk--2020-03-23--Alex Salmond cleared of all sexual assault charges

The former first minister of Scotland , Alex Salmond , has been cleared of attempted rape and a series of @ @ @ @ @ with intent to rape , after a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh .
@ @ @ @ @ 13 charges with one of those verdicts of ‘ not proven ’ .
Mr Salmond @ @ @ @ @ the charges , had claimed some were “ deliberate fabrications for a political purpose ” @

The former first minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, has been cleared of attempted rape and a series of sexual assaults, including one with intent to rape, after a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. The jury returned verdicts on 13 charges with one of those verdicts of ‘not proven’.
Mr Salmond, who had denied all the charges, had claimed some were “deliberate fabrications for a political purpose”.


channel4uk--2020-03-23--Isolated and hungry: Food banks face the challenge of coronavirus

Amid the rising concern about society ’ s most vulnerable , food banks have asked supermarkets to set aside supplies @ @ @ @ @ for charities .
Amid the rising concern about society ’ s most vulnerable , food @ @ @ @ @ set aside supplies , including online delivery slots for charities .
Some stores have already @ @ @ @ @ food bank charities like FareShare and the Trussell Trust .
But how are people reliant @ @ @ @ @ to cope so far ?

Amid the rising concern about society’s most vulnerable, food banks have asked supermarkets to set aside supplies, including online delivery slots for charities.
Amid the rising concern about society’s most vulnerable, food banks have asked supermarkets to set aside supplies, including online delivery slots for charities.
Some stores have already donated millions of pounds to food bank charities like FareShare and the Trussell Trust.
But how are people reliant on such essential help managing to cope so far?