channel4uk--2020-03-23--What is Covid-19? And how could it affect you?

We want to keep you regularly informed with all the facts you need about the virus .
We want to @ @ @ @ @ all the facts you need about the virus .
So here ’ s a reminder @ @ @ @ @ how it might affect you .
Like many respiratory viruses , Covid-19 is spread by @ @ @ @ @ the coughs and sneezes of an infected person .
As doctors and scientists study exactly @ @ @ @ @ here ’ s a short guide on the symptoms to look out for .

We want to keep you regularly informed with all the facts you need about the virus.
We want to keep you regularly informed with all the facts you need about the virus.
So here’s a reminder of what Covid-19 is and how it might affect you. Like many respiratory viruses, Covid-19 is spread by tiny droplets that come from the coughs and sneezes of an infected person.
As doctors and scientists study exactly how the virus behaves, here’s a short guide on the symptoms to look out for.


channel4uk--2020-03-23--‘There have been stories of doctors having to go to Screwfix to find themselves masks’ – Dr Jenny Va

‘There have been stories of doctors having to go to Screwfix to find themselves masks’ – Dr Jenny Vaughan, Doctors’ Association

Earlier , Jon Snow spoke to Dr Jenny Vaughan , a leading member of the Doctors ’ Association , who @ @ @ @ @ to demand better personal protective equipment for medical staff .
He started by asking her @ @ @ @ @ by the government was starting to reach the medical staff on the frontline , and @ @ @ @ @ personnel had been encountering .

Earlier, Jon Snow spoke to Dr Jenny Vaughan, a leading member of the Doctors’ Association, who have written to the government to demand better personal protective equipment for medical staff.
He started by asking her whether the PPE equipment promised by the government was starting to reach the medical staff on the frontline, and what kinds of problems medical personnel had been encountering.


channel4uk--2020-03-23--Protective equipment not getting to frontline NHS staff, reports say

Protective equipment not getting to frontline NHS staff , reports say There are increasing reports from frontline health care staff @ @ @ @ @ t enough specialist equipment or protective measures in place .

Protective equipment not getting to frontline NHS staff, reports say
Victoria Macdonald Health and Social Care Editor
There are increasing reports from frontline health care staff saying there simply aren’t enough specialist equipment or protective measures in place.


channel4uk--2020-03-23--Government takes firmer action on social distancing

Boris Johnson will address the nation later tonight and is expected to announce tougher measures to combat the spread of @ @ @ @ @ stay on air tonight for a specially extended programme to bring you that statement and @ @ @ @ @ over the weekend of people ignoring the advice to stay at home – or keep @ @ @ @ @ appear to have persuaded the Government to take firmer action .
Labour has already urged @ @ @ @ @ shutdown “ as a matter of urgency ” .
This evening the Foreign Secretary has @ @ @ @ @ to return home now whilst they still can .

Boris Johnson will address the nation later tonight and is expected to announce tougher measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. We will stay on air tonight for a specially extended programme to bring you that statement and reaction to it.
Images over the weekend of people ignoring the advice to stay at home – or keep two metres apart outside – appear to have persuaded the Government to take firmer action. Labour has already urged the Government to enforce a shutdown “as a matter of urgency”. This evening the Foreign Secretary has urged all British travellers abroad to return home now whilst they still can.


channel4uk--2020-03-23--Health Secretary: ‘UK is taking actions earlier’ than Italy

Earlier Gary Gibbon spoke to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care , Matthew Hancock .
He began by @ @ @ @ @ of PPE available to NHS staff on the frontline fighting Covid-19 .

Earlier Gary Gibbon spoke to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matthew Hancock.
He began by asking him about the amount of PPE available to NHS staff on the frontline fighting Covid-19.


channel4uk--2020-03-23--Congress debates massive economic stimulus as USA grapples with coronavirus

Well in the United States , in the last hour , Senators have again blocked a $ 1.8 trillion economic @ @ @ @ @ United States , in the last hour , Senators have again blocked a $ 1.8 @ @ @ @ @ as Democrats said they were still negotiating with the Trump administration about what it should @ @

Well in the United States, in the last hour, Senators have again blocked a $1.8 trillion economic stimulus package
Well in the United States, in the last hour, Senators have again blocked a $1.8 trillion economic stimulus package, as Democrats said they were still negotiating with the Trump administration about what it should include.


channel4uk--2020-03-23--1.5 billion people told to stay at home as infections continue to rise

As infections continue to rise , more than one and a half billion people – that ’ s a fifth @ @ @ @ @ population – have been asked or ordered to stay at home .
As infections continue @ @ @ @ @ one and a half billion people – that ’ s a fifth of the world @ @ @ @ @ been asked or ordered to stay at home .
In Italy , the death toll @ @ @ @ @ .
The governor of the island of Sicily has urged Italians to stop travelling there @ @ @ @ @ , further north .
While in Spain , nearly 4,000 health workers have been infected @ @ @ @ @ shortage of protective clothing .
The number of dead in Spain is rising fast , @ @ @ @ @ Madrid is being readied for use as a morgue .

As infections continue to rise, more than one and a half billion people – that’s a fifth of the world’s population – have been asked or ordered to stay at home.
As infections continue to rise, more than one and a half billion people – that’s a fifth of the world’s population – have been asked or ordered to stay at home.
In Italy, the death toll has climbed to over 6,000. The governor of the island of Sicily has urged Italians to stop travelling there from the worst affected areas, further north.
While in Spain, nearly 4,000 health workers have been infected, amid complaints about a shortage of protective clothing. The number of dead in Spain is rising fast, while an ice rink in Madrid is being readied for use as a morgue.


channel4uk--2020-03-24--How the Highlands is adjusting to coronavirus restrictions

In Scotland , two more patients have died from coronavirus today , taking the total to 16 – and prompting @ @ @ @ @ urge visitors to stay away .
Yesterday , Scotland ’ s First Minister ordered hotels @ @ @ @ @ their doors to everyone except staff and essential workers – and told ferry companies to @ @ @ @ @ the Islands .
Our Chief Correspondent , Alex Thomson , is in the Highlands assessing @ @ @ @ @ adjusting .

In Scotland, two more patients have died from coronavirus today, taking the total to 16 – and prompting people across the country to urge visitors to stay away.
Yesterday, Scotland’s First Minister ordered hotels and guest houses to close their doors to everyone except staff and essential workers – and told ferry companies to bar holiday-makers from crossing to the Islands.
Our Chief Correspondent, Alex Thomson, is in the Highlands assessing how residents and visitors are adjusting.


channel4uk--2020-03-24--The grandparents caring for children during coronavirus outbreak

For huge numbers of grandparents , keeping away from their grandchildren is simply not an option .
Around a hundred @ @ @ @ @ are being brought up by grandparents because their parents have died or are unable to @ @ @ @ @ those carers , who are often elderly and with underlying conditions , must try to @ @ @ @ @

For huge numbers of grandparents, keeping away from their grandchildren is simply not an option.
Around a hundred thousand children in the UK are being brought up by grandparents because their parents have died or are unable to care for them.
Now those carers, who are often elderly and with underlying conditions, must try to protect themselves from infection.


channel4uk--2020-03-24--Italian volunteers provide services to sick and isolated

The number of cases in Italy continues to rise , especially in the northern Lombardy region which has seen more @ @ @ @ @ .
120 people have died in one little town – Nembro , northeast of Bergamo @ @ @ @ @ outbreak .
Throughout the lockdown there , a group of eighty volunteers has been providing @ @ @ @ @ sick and isolated at home .

The number of cases in Italy continues to rise, especially in the northern Lombardy region which has seen more than 4,000 deaths to date.
120 people have died in one little town – Nembro, northeast of Bergamo, the epicentre of the outbreak.
Throughout the lockdown there, a group of eighty volunteers has been providing services to those who are sick and isolated at home.


channel4uk--2020-03-24--‘Need for greater clarity’ in government advice on building sites – West Midlands Mayor Andy Street

We ’ re joined by Andy Street , Mayor of the West Midlands , and formerly managing director of John @ @ @ @ @ .

We’re joined by Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, and formerly managing director of John Lewis from 2007 to 2016.


channel4uk--2020-03-24--‘Too many people not following stay at home rules’ – London Mayor Sadiq Khan

Too many people not following stay at home rules ’ – London Mayor Sadiq Khan We speak to the Mayor @ @ @ @ @ , and begin by asking him about the government ’ s demands that he increases @ @ @ @ @ overcrowding .

‘Too many people not following stay at home rules’ – London Mayor Sadiq Khan
Cathy Newman Presenter
We speak to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and begin by asking him about the government’s demands that he increases tube services following pictures of overcrowding.


channel4uk--2020-03-24--UK government says construction sites can remain open

There ’ s confusion on building sites across the country .
The Scottish government has ordered all but critical construction @ @ @ @ @ fight the spread of coronavirus .
Crossrail , Transport for London and some major housebuilders @ @ @ @ @ the UK government says work can still continue despite fears building sites are breeding grounds @ @ @ @ @ many self-employed workers are reluctant to stop working .

There’s confusion on building sites across the country. The Scottish government has ordered all but critical construction work to stop, to fight the spread of coronavirus.
Crossrail, Transport for London and some major housebuilders have followed suit. But the UK government says work can still continue despite fears building sites are breeding grounds for the virus. And many self-employed workers are reluctant to stop working.


channel4uk--2020-03-24--‘Number of chief executives saying supplies coming through growing very rapidly’ – NHS Providers’ Ch

‘Number of chief executives saying supplies coming through growing very rapidly’ – NHS Providers’ Chris Hopson on protective equipment

Number of chief executives saying supplies coming through growing very rapidly ’ – NHS Providers ’ Chris Hopson on protective @ @ @ @ @ by Chris Hopson who leads NHS Providers – the group which represents every hospital and @ @ @ @ @ .

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channel4uk--2020-03-24--Nurse says medical staff having to share personal protective equipment

Our North of England Correspondent , Clare Fallon , has been speaking to one nurse who works in an intensive @ @ @ @ @ stepped in today to deliver personal protective equipment to hospitals across the UK , after @ @ @ @ @ for better supplies of gloves , masks and gowns .
Our North of England Correspondent @ @ @ @ @ been speaking to one nurse who works in an intensive care unit .
She paints @ @ @ @ @ situation inside hospitals – and she fears the situation could get worse .

Our North of England Correspondent, Clare Fallon, has been speaking to one nurse who works in an intensive care unit.
The army stepped in today to deliver personal protective equipment to hospitals across the UK, after NHS staff have repeatedly called for better supplies of gloves, masks and gowns.
Our North of England Correspondent, Clare Fallon, has been speaking to one nurse who works in an intensive care unit.
She paints a bleak picture of the situation inside hospitals – and she fears the situation could get worse.


channel4uk--2020-03-24--‘I have no doubt at all that we will be unable to cope’ –  Professor of Intensive Care Medicine Hugh

‘I have no doubt at all that we will be unable to cope’ –  Professor of Intensive Care Medicine Hugh Montgomery

Too many people not following stay at home rules ’ – London Mayor Sadiq Khan


channel4uk--2020-03-24--NHS trusts survey shows 13 fear they will run out of intensive care capacity next week

With 87 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours , that ’ s the highest number in a single day @ @ @ @ @ as a survey of Hospital Trusts reveals that 13 Trusts say they will run out @ @ @ @ @ week .
At the same time , a new tracker app has been launched today @ @ @ @ @ by users , to map how fast the virus is spreading and in which areas @ @ @ @

With 87 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours, that’s the highest number in a single day so far.
It comes as a survey of Hospital Trusts reveals that 13 Trusts say they will run out of intensive care capacity next week.
At the same time, a new tracker app has been launched today which analyses covid-19 symptoms submitted by users, to map how fast the virus is spreading and in which areas of the country.


channel4uk--2020-03-24--250,000 volunteers sought for NHS as UK sees highest virus deaths in a day

The unprecedented national effort to combat the spread of the virus has continued today .
The Government followed up yesterday @ @ @ @ @ to stay at home with a mass text message to the whole population .
The @ @ @ @ @ instructions were not requests but rules – but questions remain over exactly who is allowed @ @ @ @ @ how the police will enforce it .
He also announced a recruitment drive for 250,000 @ @ @ @ @ – and plans for a new hospital to open next week at the Excel Centre @ @ @ @

The unprecedented national effort to combat the spread of the virus has continued today.
The Government followed up yesterday’s demand for people to stay at home with a mass text message to the whole population. The Health Secretary said the new instructions were not requests but rules – but questions remain over exactly who is allowed to leave their home and how the police will enforce it.
He also announced a recruitment drive for 250,000 volunteers to help the NHS – and plans for a new hospital to open next week at the Excel Centre in east London.


channel4uk--2020-03-24--FactCheck: what can you do in ‘lockdown’?

Boris Johnson took the unprecedented step last night of placing the whole country under a partial “ lockdown ” to help slow the spread of the coronavirus .
The key message is : stay at home to save lives .
But there are some exceptions .
So what are the rules around leaving the house , going to work , and getting supplies ?
If you ’ re not self-isolating and you ’ re not in a vulnerable group The government says people should only go to work “ where this absolutely can not be done from home ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ buildings have been forced to close , in other sectors , it seems to be up to employers whether they require people to come into work .
Government guidance to businesses published today says “ workplaces should encourage their employees to work at home , wherever possible ” but stops short of mandating the change .
Clearly , many roles – including in the NHS and at supermarkets – require workers to leave their homes , but there are fears that some employees are being told to come to work even when not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concern on social media that building sites remain open , with many calling on the government to force them to close .
And union leaders say drivers and front-line staff are “ furious ” that London ’ s Tube trains , which have been running a reduced service in recent days , are still packed with commuters .
Some have called on the Mayor of London , Sadiq Khan , to increase the number of services to allow those who need them to maintain a safe distance from other passengers .
Mr Khan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling by any mode of transport unless it is absolutely necessary , and only critical workers should be using public transport.
” Going to the shops You are allowed to leave the house to get essential supplies from a supermarket or pharmacy .
A number of other premises will remain open – including banks , post offices , newsagents and homeware stores .
The partial lockdown rules permit people to leave the house for “ any medical need , or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person ” .
The new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercise a day , for example a run , walk , or cycle – alone or with members of your household.
” Though again , you should keep at least two metres away from others if you do venture outside .
Playgrounds , outdoor gyms and sports pitches have been closed .
Schools across the UK are closed , but for a minority of children – those who are vulnerable or whose parents are key workers – they remain open .
The list of key workers is available on the government website .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ those categories , you are allowed to leave the house to take them to and from school .
There was some confusion this morning after cabinet minister Michael Gove appeared to suggest that children whose parents share custody might not be able to travel between their parents ’ homes under the new rules .
He later appeared on BBC Breakfast to “ absolutely clarify ” that “ it is the case that children under the age of 18 can see both parents ” .
Government advice is that we should all be cutting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not part of our immediate household – so-called “ social distancing ” .
There were fears over the weekend that some people were using parks and other open spaces to meet up with friends and family they don ’ t live with .
As of last night , public gatherings of more than two people are banned , except “ where the gathering is of a group of people who live together ” ( the government gives the example of a parent taking their children to the shops if they can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s essential for work purposes .
Though again , the government urges workers to avoid meetings where possible .
In short : you should not be spending time with people you don ’ t live with , either at home or outside .
The police are to be given new powers to make sure the public stick to these new rules – though the legislation to back them up has yet to be passed .
The head of the Scottish force said that until the new laws take effect on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on consent ” .
A Downing Street spokesperson told reporters today that those who break the rules will receive a £30 fine , with the prospect of “ significantly ” higher penalties for repeat offenders .
Last week it was reported that some 40,000 Italians had been charged by authorities in the first ten days of the country ’ s lockdown .
Senior politicians are reportedly considering raising the financial penalty for breaching coronavirus restrictions from 206 to 3,000 euros .
If you ’ re self-isolating or in a vulnerable group If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you or someone you live with has a new , continuous cough or a fever – you must not go to work , school , or public areas , and you must not use public transport or taxis .
You should not even go to the shops for food if you can avoid it while self-isolating .
If you can ’ t get help and need to leave the house for food , you should keep your distance from others while outside .
You can go outside to exercise once a day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two metres away from others .
The government ’ s full guidance for self-isolation is available here .
From yesterday ( Monday 23 March ) , the government has asked people aged over 70 , pregnant women , and those with underlying health conditions to stay at home for 12 weeks .
The latest government guidance says you can “ go for a walk or exercise outdoors if you stay more than two metres from others.
” Otherwise you should be at home and pay particular attention to government guidance on social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @

Boris Johnson took the unprecedented step last night of placing the whole country under a partial “lockdown” to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The key message is: stay at home to save lives. But there are some exceptions.
So what are the rules around leaving the house, going to work, and getting supplies?
If you’re not self-isolating and you’re not in a vulnerable group
Travelling to work
The government says people should only go to work “where this absolutely cannot be done from home”.
While many shops, leisure and public buildings have been forced to close, in other sectors, it seems to be up to employers whether they require people to come into work.
Government guidance to businesses published today says “workplaces should encourage their employees to work at home, wherever possible” but stops short of mandating the change.
Clearly, many roles – including in the NHS and at supermarkets – require workers to leave their homes, but there are fears that some employees are being told to come to work even when not strictly necessary.
Construction workers have expressed concern on social media that building sites remain open, with many calling on the government to force them to close.
And union leaders say drivers and front-line staff are “furious” that London’s Tube trains, which have been running a reduced service in recent days, are still packed with commuters.
Some have called on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to increase the number of services to allow those who need them to maintain a safe distance from other passengers.
Mr Khan said: “Londoners should not be travelling by any mode of transport unless it is absolutely necessary, and only critical workers should be using public transport.”
Going to the shops
You are allowed to leave the house to get essential supplies from a supermarket or pharmacy. A number of other premises will remain open – including banks, post offices, newsagents and homeware stores.
Medical necessity
The partial lockdown rules permit people to leave the house for “any medical need, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person”.
Exercising outside
The new rules allow for “one form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle – alone or with members of your household.” Though again, you should keep at least two metres away from others if you do venture outside.
Playgrounds, outdoor gyms and sports pitches have been closed.
Taking children to school
Schools across the UK are closed, but for a minority of children – those who are vulnerable or whose parents are key workers – they remain open. The list of key workers is available on the government website.
If your child is in one of those categories, you are allowed to leave the house to take them to and from school.
Children of separated parents
There was some confusion this morning after cabinet minister Michael Gove appeared to suggest that children whose parents share custody might not be able to travel between their parents’ homes under the new rules.
He later appeared on BBC Breakfast to “absolutely clarify” that “it is the case that children under the age of 18 can see both parents”.
Socialising outside
Government advice is that we should all be cutting out in-person contact with people who are not part of our immediate household – so-called “social distancing”.
There were fears over the weekend that some people were using parks and other open spaces to meet up with friends and family they don’t live with.
As of last night, public gatherings of more than two people are banned, except “where the gathering is of a group of people who live together” (the government gives the example of a parent taking their children to the shops if they can’t be left at home) or when it’s essential for work purposes. Though again, the government urges workers to avoid meetings where possible.
In short: you should not be spending time with people you don’t live with, either at home or outside.
Enforcing the new rules
The police are to be given new powers to make sure the public stick to these new rules – though the legislation to back them up has yet to be passed.
The head of the Scottish force said that until the new laws take effect on Thursday, his officers will be “relying on consent”.
A Downing Street spokesperson told reporters today that those who break the rules will receive a £30 fine, with the prospect of “significantly” higher penalties for repeat offenders.
Last week it was reported that some 40,000 Italians had been charged by authorities in the first ten days of the country’s lockdown. Senior politicians are reportedly considering raising the financial penalty for breaching coronavirus restrictions from 206 to 3,000 euros.
If you’re self-isolating or in a vulnerable group
If you are self-isolating – which you should do if you or someone you live with has a new, continuous cough or a fever – you must not go to work, school, or public areas, and you must not use public transport or taxis.
You should not even go to the shops for food if you can avoid it while self-isolating. If you can’t get help and need to leave the house for food, you should keep your distance from others while outside.
You can go outside to exercise once a day – but you must stay at least two metres away from others. The government’s full guidance for self-isolation is available here.
From yesterday (Monday 23 March), the government has asked people aged over 70, pregnant women, and those with underlying health conditions to stay at home for 12 weeks.
The latest government guidance says you can “go for a walk or exercise outdoors if you stay more than two metres from others.” Otherwise you should be at home and pay particular attention to government guidance on social distancing – which is available here.


channel4uk--2020-03-24--FactCheck: Scottish government shelves ‘confusing’ advice on social distancing

Just days ago , NHS Scotland issued a poster telling adults who are not in a high risk group that “ social contact can take place between friends and family if you are all symptom-free ” .
It was shared on Twitter the next day by the Scottish government ’ s National Clinical Director , Jason Leitch .
The advice caused confusion on social media , with users pointing out that it seemed to be at odds with other guidance from NHS Scotland to “ avoid gatherings with friends and family ” .
On Monday , the Scottish government told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed , and that the change “ simply reflects the fact that expert advice is being constantly updated ” .
But evidence from social media shows that the contradiction between the poster and the wider NHS Scotland advice was there from the start .
In a poster issued on 19 March , NHS Scotland set out advice for different groups according to the level of risk they face from the coronavirus .
Those in what they call “ Group 4 ” – people under 70 without underlying health conditions who are not pregnant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends and family “ if you are all symptom-free ” .
But the statement that people without symptoms can see family and friends runs contrary to other advice issued by the Scottish government and NHS Scotland .
“ Social distancing measures are for everyone , ” NHS Scotland advice says .
The guidance is clear : we should all “ avoid gatherings with friends and family ” .
It continues : “ We strongly advise everyone to follow these measures as much as they can , and to significantly limit face-to-face interaction with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Scottish government about the poster on Monday , 23 March , and asked them why the two sources appeared to contradict one another .
A spokesperson told FactCheck : “ The poster dated 19 March has been removed from the toolkit as advice to the public has changed – this simply reflects the fact that expert advice is being constantly updated.
” But it seems that even at the time the poster was published , it was at odds with NHS Scotland advice .
Ordinarily , we ’ d look to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it does not contain old versions of this particular NHS Scotland page .
Nevertheless , there is evidence from social media that can shed some light .
On 20 March , Jason Leitch , the National Clinical Director for the Scottish government shared the poster on Twitter , with the caption : “ New graphics to explain the guidelines for the different groups .
Please share and use wisely.
” So far , the post has been retweeted nearly 2,000 times and has not been deleted .
On the same day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s tweet with a screenshot of NHS Scotland guidance , highlighting the section that reads : “ Avoid gatherings with families and friends ” .
You should be socially distancing even if you don ’ t have symptoms The UK government advice is that everyone , whether they are in an at-risk group or not , and regardless of their symptoms , should avoid unnecessary social contact .
FactCheck spoke to Dr James Gill , who ’ s a Clinical Lecturer at Warwick Medical School as well as being a GP , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advised to protect everyone .
Not you who feels well .
Not you with diabetes .
Everyone.
” One of the reasons for this is that it seems some people can get and pass on the coronavirus without showing any symptoms at all .
Dr Gill says “ originally , we thought that 1 per cent of people were asymptomatic and able to spread COVID-19 ” .
But over time , that figure has been revised up .
He points to a study of the Diamond Princess cruise ship , which seemed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus had no symptoms .
And more worryingly , “ a study looking at Japanese evacuees from Wuhan places that number at a shocking 33 per cent ” .
Dr Gill continues : “ This suggests that some members of the public could be feeling completely fine but may still be infected with the virus and might be able to infect others.
” He cautions that none of this is concrete fact : “ we have educated guesses and strongly suspected hypotheses ” .
But nevertheless , Dr Gill is clear : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , keep it safe , and self isolate .
Please !
” There is also evidence that even those who do fall ill with the virus can have it for several days before symptoms start to show .
Jason Leitch has been contacted for comment .

Just days ago, NHS Scotland issued a poster telling adults who are not in a high risk group that “social contact can take place between friends and family if you are all symptom-free”.
It was shared on Twitter the next day by the Scottish government’s National Clinical Director, Jason Leitch.
The advice caused confusion on social media, with users pointing out that it seemed to be at odds with other guidance from NHS Scotland to “avoid gatherings with friends and family”.
On Monday, the Scottish government told FactCheck that the poster has now been removed, and that the change “simply reflects the fact that expert advice is being constantly updated”.
But evidence from social media shows that the contradiction between the poster and the wider NHS Scotland advice was there from the start.
Let’s take a look.
The claim
In a poster issued on 19 March, NHS Scotland set out advice for different groups according to the level of risk they face from the coronavirus.
Those in what they call “Group 4” – people under 70 without underlying health conditions who are not pregnant – were told that they can see friends and family “if you are all symptom-free”.
The contradictory advice
But the statement that people without symptoms can see family and friends runs contrary to other advice issued by the Scottish government and NHS Scotland.
“Social distancing measures are for everyone,” NHS Scotland advice says. The guidance is clear: we should all “avoid gatherings with friends and family”.
It continues: “We strongly advise everyone to follow these measures as much as they can, and to significantly limit face-to-face interaction with their friends and family.”
We contacted the Scottish government about the poster on Monday, 23 March, and asked them why the two sources appeared to contradict one another.
A spokesperson told FactCheck: “The poster dated 19 March has been removed from the toolkit as advice to the public has changed – this simply reflects the fact that expert advice is being constantly updated.”
But it seems that even at the time the poster was published, it was at odds with NHS Scotland advice.
Ordinarily, we’d look to the Internet Archive to check this claim, but it does not contain old versions of this particular NHS Scotland page.
Nevertheless, there is evidence from social media that can shed some light.
On 20 March, Jason Leitch, the National Clinical Director for the Scottish government shared the poster on Twitter, with the caption: “New graphics to explain the guidelines for the different groups. Please share and use wisely.” So far, the post has been retweeted nearly 2,000 times and has not been deleted.
On the same day, a Twitter user replied to Professor Leitch’s tweet with a screenshot of NHS Scotland guidance, highlighting the section that reads: “Avoid gatherings with families and friends”.
You should be socially distancing even if you don’t have symptoms
The UK government advice is that everyone, whether they are in an at-risk group or not, and regardless of their symptoms, should avoid unnecessary social contact.
FactCheck spoke to Dr James Gill, who’s a Clinical Lecturer at Warwick Medical School as well as being a GP, explains why.
“Social isolation is advised to protect everyone. Not you who feels well. Not you with diabetes. Everyone.”
One of the reasons for this is that it seems some people can get and pass on the coronavirus without showing any symptoms at all.
Dr Gill says “originally, we thought that 1 per cent of people were asymptomatic and able to spread COVID-19”.
But over time, that figure has been revised up.
He points to a study of the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which seemed to show 17.9 per cent of patients with the virus had no symptoms. And more worryingly, “a study looking at Japanese evacuees from Wuhan places that number at a shocking 33 per cent”.
Dr Gill continues: “This suggests that some members of the public could be feeling completely fine but may still be infected with the virus and might be able to infect others.”
He cautions that none of this is concrete fact: “we have educated guesses and strongly suspected hypotheses”. But nevertheless, Dr Gill is clear: “For now, keep it simple, keep it safe, and self isolate. Please!”
There is also evidence that even those who do fall ill with the virus can have it for several days before symptoms start to show.
Jason Leitch has been contacted for comment.


channel4uk--2020-03-25--Having a baby in lockdown: our pregnancy in coronavirus isolation

When Kieron and Nancy found out they were expecting their second child they didn ’ t expect things to turn @ @ @ @ @ baby into the world is challenging enough without the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic to contend with @ @ @ @ @ can be found here – https : //www.rcog.org.uk/coronavirus-p… – and if you want to contact @ @ @ @ @ message Kieron on Twitter ( @ kieronjbryan )

When Kieron and Nancy found out they were expecting their second child they didn’t expect things to turn out like this…
Bringing a baby into the world is challenging enough without the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic to contend with.
The really helpful website can be found here – https://www.rcog.org.uk/coronavirus-p… – and if you want to contact the Bryans then you can message Kieron on Twitter (@kieronjbryan)


channel4uk--2020-03-25--Performers fear for their livelihoods during coronavirus shutdown

While some artists have managed to take to the internet to keep performing – many say the current lack of @ @ @ @ @ could see their entire livelihoods disappear .

Theatres are dark. Concert venues shuttered. Parades and festivals cancelled.
While some artists have managed to take to the internet to keep performing – many say the current lack of support for freelancers means they could see their entire livelihoods disappear.


channel4uk--2020-03-25--Help sought for rough sleepers as fears of coronavirus infection mount

There have been moves in some of the country ’ s major cities to provide hotel rooms and other accommodation @ @ @ @ @ homeless people identified as a group at high risk of coronavirus infection .
The founder @ @ @ @ @ told this programme the crisis should be a time to fundamentally rethink how our society @ @ @ @ @ .

There have been moves in some of the country’s major cities to provide hotel rooms and other accommodation for rough sleepers – with homeless people identified as a group at high risk of coronavirus infection.
The founder of the Big Issue magazine told this programme the crisis should be a time to fundamentally rethink how our society treats the homeless in future.


channel4uk--2020-03-25--Coronavirus deaths in Spain exceed China

Coronavirus has now claimed 16,000 lives across 195 countries – and the United Nations says individual countries can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ the world ’ s richest nations should provide $ 2 billion to help the world @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus has now claimed 16,000 lives across 195 countries – and the United Nations says @ @ @ @ @ respond alone – calling for the world ’ s richest nations should provide $ 2 @ @ @ @ @ ’ s poorest survive .
In Italy another 685 people died in 24 hours – @ @ @ @ @ 3,400 people have now died in the outbreak .

Coronavirus has now claimed 16,000 lives across 195 countries – and the United Nations says individual countries can’t respond alone – calling for the world’s richest nations should provide $2 billion to help the world’s poorest survive.
Coronavirus has now claimed 16,000 lives across 195 countries – and the United Nations says individual countries can’t respond alone – calling for the world’s richest nations should provide $2 billion to help the world’s poorest survive.
In Italy another 685 people died in 24 hours – while in Spain more than 3,400 people have now died in the outbreak.


channel4uk--2020-03-25--‘It’s not a light switch that you can turn off and on and in two weeks this outbreak is going to be

‘It’s not a light switch that you can turn off and on and in two weeks this outbreak is going to be over’ – pathogens expert Dr Syra Madad

The forecast for the next 5 days


channel4uk--2020-03-25--US Senate and Trump agree to huge stimulus package to fight coronavirus

It ’ s the biggest rescue package in history : the US Senate has finally reached a deal with the @ @ @ @ @ emergency bill worth almost $ 2 trillion to help businesses , workers and the health @ @ @ @ @ cases continue to spiral across the country – especially New York that has nearly half @ @ @ @ @ .
Governor Andrew Cuomo warned it was spreading “ like a bullet train ” through @ @ @

It’s the biggest rescue package in history: the US Senate has finally reached a deal with the White House on an unprecedented emergency bill worth almost $2 trillion to help businesses, workers and the health care system.
But coronavirus cases continue to spiral across the country – especially New York that has nearly half the country’s cases.
Governor Andrew Cuomo warned it was spreading “like a bullet train” through the state.


channel4uk--2020-03-25--Nearly half a million apply for Universal Credit in nine days

As almost half a million people rushed to apply for Universal Credit over the last nine days , the Department @ @ @ @ @ redeployed thousands of staff to help go through the claims .
As almost half a @ @ @ @ @ for Universal Credit over the last nine days , the Department for Work and Pensions @ @ @ @ @ to help go through the claims .
Tonight , officials have told us the system @ @ @ @ @ the challenge ” and that they ’ re taking “ urgent action to boost capacity @ @ @ @ @ making claims have to wait weeks for the cash they desperately need ?

As almost half a million people rushed to apply for Universal Credit over the last nine days, the Department for Work and Pensions has redeployed thousands of staff to help go through the claims.
As almost half a million people rushed to apply for Universal Credit over the last nine days, the Department for Work and Pensions has redeployed thousands of staff to help go through the claims.
Tonight, officials have told us the system is “standing up to the challenge” and that they’re taking “urgent action to boost capacity”. But will people making claims have to wait weeks for the cash they desperately need?


channel4uk--2020-03-25--UK needs ‘vastly more’ ventilators – Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick

It ’ s not a light switch that you can turn off and on and in two weeks this outbreak @ @ @ @ @ ’ – pathogens expert Dr Syra Madad

UK needs ‘vastly more’ ventilators – Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick
We spoke to the Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick and asked him what all these volunteers would actually do.


channel4uk--2020-03-25--‘The biggest uncertainty in the modelling is the level of adherence to stay at home requests’ – Prof

‘The biggest uncertainty in the modelling is the level of adherence to stay at home requests’ – Prof Steven Riley

Joining us is Steven Riley – a professor at Imperial College London and a member of the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, which advises the government on the UK’s response to the Coronavirus.


channel4uk--2020-03-25--Questions remain about whether millions of Covid-19 antibody testing kits will be available soon

An announcement that the Government has ordered millions of tests to show if you ’ ve had coronavirus and have @ @ @ @ @ Chief Medical Officer just hours later as he warned the tests might not even work @ @ @ @ @ Government has ordered millions of tests to show if you ’ ve had coronavirus and @ @ @ @ @ the Chief Medical Officer just hours later as he warned the tests might not even @ @ @ @ @ they are validated – they won ’ t go to the general public – adding @ @ @ @ @ something you ’ ll suddenly get on the internet any time soon .

An announcement that the Government has ordered millions of tests to show if you’ve had coronavirus and have antibodies was challenged by the Chief Medical Officer just hours later as he warned the tests might not even work.
An announcement that the Government has ordered millions of tests to show if you’ve had coronavirus and have antibodies was challenged by the Chief Medical Officer just hours later as he warned the tests might not even work.
And that if they are validated – they won’t go to the general public – adding: it’s not something you’ll suddenly get on the internet any time soon.


channel4uk--2020-03-25--Boris Johnson says testing will be ‘ramped up’ – as Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19

Hundreds of thousands of volunteers have signed up to help the NHS – but the Prime Minister warned tonight the @ @ @ @ @ equipment – so delaying the spread of the virus was vital .
He insisted testing @ @ @ @ @ ‘ ramped up ’ – while it ’ s emerged that Prince Charles has tested @ @ @ @ @ Clarence House said the 71-year-old-heir to the throne had mild symptoms and was otherwise in @ @ @

Hundreds of thousands of volunteers have signed up to help the NHS – but the Prime Minister warned tonight the health service only had limited equipment – so delaying the spread of the virus was vital.
He insisted testing for Covid-19 was being massively ‘ramped up’ – while it’s emerged that Prince Charles has tested positive for the virus.
Clarence House said the 71-year-old-heir to the throne had mild symptoms and was otherwise in good health.


channel4uk--2020-03-25--How do you keep your spirits up during coronavirus lockdown?

As the country comes to the end of its first day of lockdown , many people around the country will @ @ @ @ @ their spirits up while stuck at home for weeks .
Italians did it by singing @ @ @ @ @ balconies – Spaniards did it by hosting socially-distanced dance parties .
Matt Frei looks at @ @ @ @ @ have been getting through the day…

As the country comes to the end of its first day of lockdown, many people around the country will be wondering how to keep their spirits up while stuck at home for weeks.
Italians did it by singing from the safety of their balconies – Spaniards did it by hosting socially-distanced dance parties. Matt Frei looks at how people here in Britain have been getting through the day…


channel4uk--2020-03-25--FactCheck: chloroquine death shows why people should not self-medicate

Stocks of the antimalarial drug chloroquine have reportedly been selling out around the world after the drug was named as a possible treatment for the coronavirus .
Early trials are under way to find out if variants of chloroquine could be useful as a Covid-19 medicine .
But health authorities around the world are warning people not to try to self-medicate without supervision from doctors .
A man died in the US after taking chloroquine days after US President Donald Trump heavily backed it as a possible coronavirus treatment .
Here ’ s what we know and what we don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died and his wife , 61 , became critically ill after they took chloroquine phosphate in the hope that it would prevent them becoming infected with Covid-19 .
The chemical is commonly prescribed to prevent malaria , although the couple took it in the form of a powder sold to clean fish tanks , rather than tablets cleared for medical use .
It ’ s not clear how much they took .
NBC News later quoted the woman as saying she and her husband were worried about catching Covid-19 and had heard Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With unfortunate timing , the US president said of chloroquine in a press conference last week : “ The nice part is , it ’ s been around for a long time , so we know that if things don ’ t go as planned it ’ s not going to kill anybody.
” The woman , who has not been named , told NBC : “ Trump kept saying it was basically , pretty much a cure.
” She said her advice for others would be : “ Don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his people , because they don ’ t know what they ’ re talking about .
And don ’ t take anything , be so careful , and call your doctor.
” The woman also said that she had heard that America ’ s Food and Drug Administration had not cleared the drug for use against the coronavirus , and she confirmed that she and her husband took it in the form of fish tank cleaner .
The US president has repeatedly talked up the possible use of chloroquine and a closely-related drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical advisers .
In a string of tweets , he wrote : “ HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE & AZITHROMYCIN , taken together , have a real chance to be one of the biggest game changers in the history of medicine ( … ) Hopefully they will BOTH ( … ) be put in use IMMEDIATELY .
PEOPLE ARE DYING , MOVE FAST.
” Mr Trump falsely stated in a news conference that the FDA had approved the use of chloroquine so that it would be “ available almost immediately ” .
The FDA quickly clarified that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are no FDA-approved therapeutics or drugs to treat , cure or prevent Covid-19.
” The World Health Organization has not approved the use of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus patients either .
It is true that some early small trials and other anecdotal evidence suggests chloroquine and its variants may show promise as a coronavirus treatment – but much more evidence is needed .
As FactCheck reported last week , a very small trial in France produced positive results , and scientists around the world are keen to study choloroquine .
But we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Health Organization recently announced that chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine would be included in a set of international trials that aim to find an effective treatment for Covid-19 .
Until large-scale clinical trials are carried out , it ’ s impossible to know whether the drug is effective against coronavirus or whether the risks of side-effects outweigh the benefits .
Chloroquine phosphate tablets for medical use carry warnings of a long list of possible side effects .
These include allergic reactions including difficulty breathing , life-threating changes to heart rhythm , liver problems , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lungs , convulsions and reduced numbers of blood cells .
Overdose can also be fatal .
Health authorities in Nigeria said doctors were treating three cases of chloroquine poisoning and warned people not to self-medicate .
Prof Stephen Evans , Professor of Pharmacoepidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine , said chloroquine should only be taken under medical supervision .
He said : “ The active ingredient in the anti-malarial drugs is chloroquine phosphate , so from a chemical point of view you are talking about the same thing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleaning product which may have many other ingredients is the height of folly .
“ It is possible that using a properly approved anti-malarial drug containing chloroquine might have benefits .
The dose may not be the correct one and the list of side effects is extensive .
“ The precautions required and the dangers of it interfering with or being affected by other medicines are also very extensive , which is why it is a drug available only in a pharmacy under the direction of a pharmacists and preferably a doctor .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ US it is clear that people will do foolish things in the belief that they are helping themselves .
It is vital to listen to medical advice from people who know rather than relying on statements from those without detailed medical knowledge .
“ Trying to use a product intended for household use as a medicine is always risky and as seen here , can have terrible consequences .
”

Stocks of the antimalarial drug chloroquine have reportedly been selling out around the world after the drug was named as a possible treatment for the coronavirus.
Early trials are under way to find out if variants of chloroquine could be useful as a Covid-19 medicine.
But health authorities around the world are warning people not to try to self-medicate without supervision from doctors.
A man died in the US after taking chloroquine days after US President Donald Trump heavily backed it as a possible coronavirus treatment.
Here’s what we know and what we don’t know.
Arizona death
A 68-year-old man died and his wife, 61, became critically ill after they took chloroquine phosphate in the hope that it would prevent them becoming infected with Covid-19.
The chemical is commonly prescribed to prevent malaria, although the couple took it in the form of a powder sold to clean fish tanks, rather than tablets cleared for medical use. It’s not clear how much they took.
NBC News later quoted the woman as saying she and her husband were worried about catching Covid-19 and had heard Mr Trump discussing chloroquine as a promising treatment.
With unfortunate timing, the US president said of chloroquine in a press conference last week: “The nice part is, it’s been around for a long time, so we know that if things don’t go as planned it’s not going to kill anybody.”
The woman, who has not been named, told NBC: “Trump kept saying it was basically, pretty much a cure.”
She said her advice for others would be: “Don’t believe anything the president says, and his people, because they don’t know what they’re talking about. And don’t take anything, be so careful, and call your doctor.”
The woman also said that she had heard that America’s Food and Drug Administration had not cleared the drug for use against the coronavirus, and she confirmed that she and her husband took it in the form of fish tank cleaner.
Trump boosted chloroquine
The US president has repeatedly talked up the possible use of chloroquine and a closely-related drug, hydroxychloroquine, despite caution from his medical advisers.
In a string of tweets, he wrote: “HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE & AZITHROMYCIN, taken together, have a real chance to be one of the biggest game changers in the history of medicine (…) Hopefully they will BOTH (…) be put in use IMMEDIATELY. PEOPLE ARE DYING, MOVE FAST.”
Mr Trump falsely stated in a news conference that the FDA had approved the use of chloroquine so that it would be “available almost immediately”.
The FDA quickly clarified that this was untrue, saying “There are no FDA-approved therapeutics or drugs to treat, cure or prevent Covid-19.”
The World Health Organization has not approved the use of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus patients either.
Chloroquine trials
It is true that some early small trials and other anecdotal evidence suggests chloroquine and its variants may show promise as a coronavirus treatment – but much more evidence is needed.
As FactCheck reported last week, a very small trial in France produced positive results, and scientists around the world are keen to study choloroquine. But we are at an early stage.
The World Health Organization recently announced that chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine would be included in a set of international trials that aim to find an effective treatment for Covid-19.
Until large-scale clinical trials are carried out, it’s impossible to know whether the drug is effective against coronavirus or whether the risks of side-effects outweigh the benefits.
Side-effects
Chloroquine phosphate tablets for medical use carry warnings of a long list of possible side effects.
These include allergic reactions including difficulty breathing, life-threating changes to heart rhythm, liver problems, loss of eyesight, inflammation of the lungs, convulsions and reduced numbers of blood cells. Overdose can also be fatal.
Health authorities in Nigeria said doctors were treating three cases of chloroquine poisoning and warned people not to self-medicate.
“Height of folly”
Prof Stephen Evans, Professor of Pharmacoepidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said chloroquine should only be taken under medical supervision.
He said: “The active ingredient in the anti-malarial drugs is chloroquine phosphate, so from a chemical point of view you are talking about the same thing.
“However, using a fish tank cleaning product which may have many other ingredients is the height of folly.
“It is possible that using a properly approved anti-malarial drug containing chloroquine might have benefits. The dose may not be the correct one and the list of side effects is extensive.
“The precautions required and the dangers of it interfering with or being affected by other medicines are also very extensive, which is why it is a drug available only in a pharmacy under the direction of a pharmacists and preferably a doctor.
“From this tragic occurrence in the US it is clear that people will do foolish things in the belief that they are helping themselves. It is vital to listen to medical advice from people who know rather than relying on statements from those without detailed medical knowledge.
“Trying to use a product intended for household use as a medicine is always risky and as seen here, can have terrible consequences.”


channel4uk--2020-04-16--‘There is no reason why you would inflict this situation on to care homes’ – daughter of care home r

‘There is no reason why you would inflict this situation on to care homes’ – daughter of care home resident with suspected Covid-19

Yesterday the government pledged to take action to stop the Coronavirus spreading through care homes , including more testing and @ @ @ @ @ care sector staff .
Earlier Jon Snow spoke to Toula Mavridou-Messer , whose mother was @ @ @ @ @ care home with suspected coronavirus this morning .
She told me about receiving the call @ @ @ @

Yesterday the government pledged to take action to stop the Coronavirus spreading through care homes, including more testing and more personal protective equipment for care sector staff.
Earlier Jon Snow spoke to Toula Mavridou-Messer, whose mother was moved to hospital from her care home with suspected coronavirus this morning. She told me about receiving the call from the home.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--Fears Covid-19 deaths outside of hospital are not being fully recorded

Are all Covid-19 related deaths being recorded ?
This week we reported allegations from an official deeply involved in death @ @ @ @ @ England – who claimed that coronavirus was sometimes being left off the records of non-hospital @ @ @ @ @ was suspected .
Tonight , a GP has told this programme that they are aware @ @ @ @ @ attributing the virus to deaths outside hospitals – even though they strongly suspect it .

Are all Covid-19 related deaths being recorded? This week we reported allegations from an official deeply involved in death registrations in the south of England – who claimed that coronavirus was sometimes being left off the records of non-hospital deaths, even if it was suspected.
Tonight, a GP has told this programme that they are aware of doctors who are not attributing the virus to deaths outside hospitals – even though they strongly suspect it.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--UK coronavirus lockdown extended by at least three weeks

Life under lockdown will continue for at least another three weeks .
The government has detailed the five things that @ @ @ @ @ measures can be relaxed .
In reality it ’ s likely to go on far @ @ @ @ @ today the number of people dying is still far too high to consider any kind @ @ @ @ @ they are coming under more pressure to explain to the British public what happens next @ @ @ @ @ action on widespread contact tracing and testing may be the only way out any time @ @

Life under lockdown will continue for at least another three weeks.
The government has detailed the five things that will need to change before measures can be relaxed.
In reality it’s likely to go on far longer: the government warned today the number of people dying is still far too high to consider any kind of exit strategy.
But they are coming under more pressure to explain to the British public what happens next, with suggestions that co-ordinated action on widespread contact tracing and testing may be the only way out any time soon.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--UK thanks NHS and key workers for fourth week of Clap for Carers

A moment for the nation to applaud all those key workers who keep our country going .
The eight o @ @ @ @ @ the NHS staff and other key workers from our cameras around the country .

A moment for the nation to applaud all those key workers who keep our country going.
The eight o’clock weekly tribute to the NHS staff and other key workers from our cameras around the country.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--“You are treated equally as a consultant or a doctor”, Syrian filmmaker who is volunteering as a cle

“You are treated equally as a consultant or a doctor”, Syrian filmmaker who is volunteering as a cleaner at his local hospital

Hassan Akkard , a BAFTA award-winning filmmaker , made an 87 day journey to the UK from Syria .
He @ @ @ @ @ cleaner at Barts Hospital in East London , and spoke to Channel 4 News from @ @ @ @ @ Wales , Angie Roberts an NHS ambulance driver who drives Covid-19 patients to and from @ @ @ @ @ role .

Hassan Akkard, a BAFTA award-winning filmmaker, made an 87 day journey to the UK from Syria.
He is now working as a cleaner at Barts Hospital in East London, and spoke to Channel 4 News from his home.
From North Wales, Angie Roberts an NHS ambulance driver who drives Covid-19 patients to and from routine appointments spoke about her role.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--Stockport hospital creates sanctuary room to help staff deal with Covid-19 stress

The stress , the dangers and the sheer emotional strain is too enormous for most of us to comprehend – @ @ @ @ @ daily life for the NHS staff who care for coronavirus patients around the clock .
@ @ @ @ @ in Stockport have created a sanctuary room for staff – so they can get away @ @ @ @ @ work .

The stress, the dangers and the sheer emotional strain is too enormous for most of us to comprehend – but that’s now daily life for the NHS staff who care for coronavirus patients around the clock.
Nurses at Stepping Hill hospital in Stockport have created a sanctuary room for staff – so they can get away from the strain of their work.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--99-year-old Capt Tom Moore raises more than £15 million for NHS

If you are looking for hope and inspiration during these dark days , then search no further than 99-year-old Captain @ @ @ @ @ you are looking for hope and inspiration during these dark days , then search no @ @ @ @ @ Moore .
He ’ s raised more than 15 million pounds for NHS charities – @ @ @ @ @ of his back garden before his 100th birthday .
And with donations still flooding in @ @ @ @ @ veteran has vowed to keep going .
Amid calls for the Captain to be made @ @ @ @ @ said the Prime Minister would be looking at ways to recognise his “ heroic efforts @ @

If you are looking for hope and inspiration during these dark days, then search no further than 99-year-old Captain Tom Moore.
Now if you are looking for hope and inspiration during these dark days, then search no further than 99-year-old Captain Tom Moore.
He’s raised more than 15 million pounds for NHS charities – by walking a hundred laps of his back garden before his 100th birthday.
And with donations still flooding in – the second world war veteran has vowed to keep going.
Amid calls for the Captain to be made a knight, Number 10 said the Prime Minister would be looking at ways to recognise his “heroic efforts”.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--Putin warns army could be deployed as Russia’s coronavirus cases surge

As cases of coronavirus begin surging in Russia , with almost 28,000 infections and 232 deaths – President Putin has @ @ @ @ @ of the victory over Nazi Germany on 9 May will be postponed .
After denial @ @ @ @ @ Other measures include digital permits in Moscow in order to be allowed to leave home @ @ @ @ @ rough tactics and arrests by police against government critics , including one doctor who was @ @ @ @ @ hand out PPE to hospital workers who did not have any .

As cases of coronavirus begin surging in Russia, with almost 28,000 infections and 232 deaths – President Putin has announced that the annual celebration of the victory over Nazi Germany on 9 May will be postponed.
After denial – comes the crackdown. Other measures include digital permits in Moscow in order to be allowed to leave home.
It’s meant rough tactics and arrests by police against government critics, including one doctor who was detained as she tried to hand out PPE to hospital workers who did not have any.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--US unemployment claims top 20 million since virus shutdown

More than 20 million people in the US have now applied for unemployment benefits in the last month .
More @ @ @ @ @ the US have now applied for unemployment benefits in the last month .
That staggering @ @ @ @ @ dislocation which has resulted from the shutdown across the country to combat the coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ that the world ’ s largest economy is entering its sharpest economic contraction since the @ @ @

More than 20 million people in the US have now applied for unemployment benefits in the last month.
More than 20 million people in the US have now applied for unemployment benefits in the last month.
That staggering number reflects the massive economic dislocation which has resulted from the shutdown across the country to combat the coronavirus.
It now looks almost certain that the world’s largest economy is entering its sharpest economic contraction since the Great Depression.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--Weighing up the costs of lockdown is ‘less a science, more of an art’ – Iain Duncan Smith

Earlier Cathy Newman spoke to the former Conservative Party Leader Iain Duncan Smith , who spent six years as Work @ @ @ @ @ began by asking him if he supports the government ’ s decision to extend the @ @

Earlier Cathy Newman spoke to the former Conservative Party Leader Iain Duncan Smith, who spent six years as Work and Pensions Secretary.
She began by asking him if he supports the government’s decision to extend the lockdown.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--‘When that tsunami hits, it really is quite extraordinary’ – Professor Hugh Montgomery

Hugh Montgomery , Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at University College London , discusses how he and his colleagues are @ @ @ @ @ looking after Covid-19 patients .

Hugh Montgomery, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at University College London, discusses how he and his colleagues are coping under the pressure of looking after Covid-19 patients.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--Inside an ICU during coronavirus: how doctors and nurses are coping

Hospitals are still crowded with the desperately ill. People are dying in their hundreds every day .
We are nearing @ @ @ @ @ , say scientists – but how long that peak will last , no one can @ @ @ @ @ left to intensive care wards to carry on the battle to keep the worst affected @ @ @ @ @ and St Helier hospital – which was hit early on with a wave of patients @ @ @ @ @ care correspondent Victoria Macdonald has spent the day there with intensive care staff – and @ @ @ @ @ nurses about how they ’ ve been managing to cope .

Hospitals are still crowded with the desperately ill. People are dying in their hundreds every day.
We are nearing the peak of the crisis, say scientists – but how long that peak will last, no one can say. It’s left to intensive care wards to carry on the battle to keep the worst affected people alive.
Like Epsom and St Helier hospital – which was hit early on with a wave of patients.
Our health and social care correspondent Victoria Macdonald has spent the day there with intensive care staff – and has spoken to doctors and nurses about how they’ve been managing to cope.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--FactCheck: advice on ibuprofen and paracetamol changes again

The official guidance on how to treat coronavirus symptoms at home has changed again , with patients now being told they can take either paracetamol or ibuprofen .
It comes after the NHS recommended paracetamol as the painkiller of choice last month , amid suggestions that anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen could make Covid-19 infection worse .
A national shortage of paracetamol was reported soon afterwards .
This week new advice was issued to the NHS after the Commission on Human Medicines carried out an expert review on the safety of ibuprofen .
The review concluded that “ there is currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of ibuprofen , or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ) , and contracting or worsening of Covid-19 ” .
Current advice to the public is therefore that : “ Patients can take paracetamol or ibuprofen when self-medicating for symptoms of Covid-19 , such as fever and headache , and should follow NHS advice if they have any questions or if symptoms get worse.
” The new advice has been signed off by NHS England , the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government website , including information concerning patients with stomach , kidney and heart problems .
Experts told FactCheck last month that paracetamol is generally less likely to cause side-effects than anti-inflammatory drugs .
The NHS web page advising patients on the use of paracetamol had not been updated to reflect the new advice , several days after the change of policy .
At time of writing , the page still said “ take paracetamol to treat the symptoms of coronavirus ” .
A spokesman for the Department of Health and Social Care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or ibuprofen was “ the latest position ” and that they would contact the NHS to get the web page updated .

The official guidance on how to treat coronavirus symptoms at home has changed again, with patients now being told they can take either paracetamol or ibuprofen.
It comes after the NHS recommended paracetamol as the painkiller of choice last month, amid suggestions that anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen could make Covid-19 infection worse.
A national shortage of paracetamol was reported soon afterwards.
This week new advice was issued to the NHS after the Commission on Human Medicines carried out an expert review on the safety of ibuprofen.
The review concluded that “there is currently insufficient evidence to establish a link between use of ibuprofen, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and contracting or worsening of Covid-19”.
Current advice to the public is therefore that: “Patients can take paracetamol or ibuprofen when self-medicating for symptoms of Covid-19, such as fever and headache, and should follow NHS advice if they have any questions or if symptoms get worse.”
The new advice has been signed off by NHS England, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
There are more details advice on the government website, including information concerning patients with stomach, kidney and heart problems.
Experts told FactCheck last month that paracetamol is generally less likely to cause side-effects than anti-inflammatory drugs.
NHS advice not updated
The NHS web page advising patients on the use of paracetamol had not been updated to reflect the new advice, several days after the change of policy.
At time of writing, the page still said “take paracetamol to treat the symptoms of coronavirus”.
A spokesman for the Department of Health and Social Care told FactCheck the advice to use paracetamol or ibuprofen was “the latest position” and that they would contact the NHS to get the web page updated.


channel4uk--2020-04-16--Coronavirus tracing app has ‘potential to stop the epidemic’, say Oxford scientists

More than half of the population will need to use the app in order to stop the virus completely .
Oxford scientists say that mobile phone apps can be used to “ slow or even stop coronavirus ” .
But more than half of the UK ’ s population will need to use the technology – in order for it to be as effective as possible .
The team are today sharing an epidemiological model which will be used to develop the software , in collaboration with the NHS and the Department of Health .
Oxford University said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the population use the app , alongside other interventions , it has the potential to stop the epidemic.
” As well as tracking the spread of coronavirus symptoms , data from the app will also help scientists to control the easing of lockdown laws .
This can then be combined with other interventions – like follow up testing and social distancing – to curb the disease .
The scientists explained : “ Delaying contact tracing by even a day from the onset of symptoms could make the difference between epidemic control and coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced in countries like South Korea , where location data from mobile phones is used for contact tracing .
China is also using a range of apps to track coronavirus cases .
In Singapore , an app called “ TraceTogether ” was the first to use Bluetooth for contact tracing .
While Israel is tapping into powerful government surveillance technnology with an app called “ The Shield ” .
Last week , the technology giants Google and Apple announced they would collaborate to develop an app that can identify people who alert you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has tested positive for coronavirus .
But it ’ s understood that the two companies are not involved in the new UK app being unveiled today .
Professor Christophe Fraser , from Oxford ’ s Nuffield Department of Medicine , said the technology is based on a simulation in a model city with one million residents .
He said : “ Our results suggest a digital contact tracing app , if carefully implemented alongside other measures , has the potential to substantially reduce the number of new coronavirus cases , hospitalisations and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can stop the epidemic if approximately 60 % of the population use the app.
” But he added : “ Lower numbers of app users will also have a positive effect ; we estimate that one infection will be averted for every one or two users.
” Scientists said that ethical concerns about sharing data were being addressed , with independent oversight and extensive consultation .

More than half of the population will need to use the app in order to stop the virus completely.
Oxford scientists say that mobile phone apps can be used to “slow or even stop coronavirus”.
But more than half of the UK’s population will need to use the technology – in order for it to be as effective as possible.
The team are today sharing an epidemiological model which will be used to develop the software, in collaboration with the NHS and the Department of Health.
Oxford University said: “The simulations confirm that if around half the population use the app, alongside other interventions, it has the potential to stop the epidemic.”
As well as tracking the spread of coronavirus symptoms, data from the app will also help scientists to control the easing of lockdown laws. This can then be combined with other interventions – like follow up testing and social distancing – to curb the disease.
The scientists explained: “Delaying contact tracing by even a day from the onset of symptoms could make the difference between epidemic control and coronavirus resurgence.”
Similar technology has already been introduced in countries like South Korea, where location data from mobile phones is used for contact tracing. China is also using a range of apps to track coronavirus cases.
In Singapore, an app called “TraceTogether” was the first to use Bluetooth for contact tracing. While Israel is tapping into powerful government surveillance technnology with an app called “The Shield”.
Last week, the technology giants Google and Apple announced they would collaborate to develop an app that can identify people who alert you if you come into contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. But it’s understood that the two companies are not involved in the new UK app being unveiled today.
Professor Christophe Fraser, from Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Medicine, said the technology is based on a simulation in a model city with one million residents.
He said: “Our results suggest a digital contact tracing app, if carefully implemented alongside other measures, has the potential to substantially reduce the number of new coronavirus cases, hospitalisations and ICU admissions.”
“Our models show we can stop the epidemic if approximately 60% of the population use the app.”
But he added: “Lower numbers of app users will also have a positive effect; we estimate that one infection will be averted for every one or two users.”
Scientists said that ethical concerns about sharing data were being addressed, with independent oversight and extensive consultation.


channel4uk--2020-04-17--From lockdown to unlocking: video diary of life in Wuhan during the coronavirus outbreak

There has never been any cover up , China has insisted – over the scale of the outbreak in Wuhan @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic began .
This after admitting the number of virus deaths there was 50 @ @ @ @ @ reported .
Channel 4 News has received exclusive video diaries filmed by a young woman @ @ @ @ @ through Wuhan ’ s lockdown .

Channel 4 News has received exclusive video diaries filmed by a young woman called Yinan, who lived through the lockdown as a community volunteer in Wuhan.
Produced by Lisa Lin & Darius Bazargan.


channel4uk--2020-04-17--‘Each pandemic has its own nest of horror’ – historian Simon Schama

The world has been battered by pandemics many times in the past – and many times it has emerged anew @ @ @ @ @ where we go from here – the historian Simon Schama spoke to Channel 4 News @ @ @ @

The world has been battered by pandemics many times in the past – and many times it has emerged anew. With some insight into where we go from here – the historian Simon Schama spoke to Channel 4 News from New York.


channel4uk--2020-04-17--Most vulnerable face long period in self-isolation

Coming out of lockdown will be slow and painstaking , but the one and a half million people deemed most @ @ @ @ @ to spend three months in isolation .
Now it ’ s beginning to dawn that @ @ @ @ @ comes available .
Jane Dodge has been to meet three people who ’ ve all @ @ @ @ @ shielded from the virus .

Coming out of lockdown will be slow and painstaking, but the one and a half million people deemed most at risk are already having to spend three months in isolation. Now it’s beginning to dawn that could last until a vaccine comes available.
Jane Dodge has been to meet three people who’ve all got different reasons to be shielded from the virus.


channel4uk--2020-04-17--Number of Covid-19 deaths will be ‘much greater than we are counting’ – Dr Keiji Fukuda

Channel 4 News spoke to Dr Keiji Fukuda in Hong Kong .
He worked for the World Health Organisation as @ @ @ @ @ and we began by asking him where he thinks we are with this outbreak globally @

Channel 4 News spoke to Dr Keiji Fukuda in Hong Kong. He worked for the World Health Organisation as Assistant Director-General of Health Security and we began by asking him where he thinks we are with this outbreak globally?


channel4uk--2020-04-17--Amnesty warns millions face starvation in Africa lockdowns

It ’ s been called a ticking time bomb by scientists worried about how coronavirus could spread through Africa – @ @ @ @ @ continent .
But Amnesty International has warned that millions face starvation because people have been @ @ @ @ @ buy food .

It’s been called a ticking time bomb by scientists worried about how coronavirus could spread through Africa – with lockdowns imposed around the continent.
But Amnesty International has warned that millions face starvation because people have been stopped from earning money to buy food.


channel4uk--2020-04-17--Fears for workers excluded from government’s furlough scheme

The Government has today extended its multi-billion pound support scheme to pay an 80 per cent wage subsidy to firms @ @ @ @ @ during the crisis .
Now the Government has today extended its multi-billion pound support scheme @ @ @ @ @ cent wage subsidy to firms forced to furlough their staff during the crisis .
It @ @ @ @ @ end of June .
But there are gaps – hundreds of thousands of workers who @ @ @ @ @ new job were not eligible .
After pressure from campaign groups , the government this @ @ @ @ @ date .
But experts say huge numbers of workers are still excluded .

The Government has today extended its multi-billion pound support scheme to pay an 80 per cent wage subsidy to firms forced to furlough their staff during the crisis.
Now the Government has today extended its multi-billion pound support scheme to pay an 80 per cent wage subsidy to firms forced to furlough their staff during the crisis. It will now run until the end of June.
But there are gaps – hundreds of thousands of workers who were about to start a new job were not eligible. After pressure from campaign groups, the government this week extended that cut off date. But experts say huge numbers of workers are still excluded.


channel4uk--2020-04-17--UK government ‘too slow’ on coronavirus testing, says Prof Anthony Costello

From lockdown to unlocking : video diary of life in Wuhan during the coronavirus outbreak

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channel4uk--2020-04-17--‘We need to look at everything I did, everything Health Secretaries prior to me did’ – Jeremy Hunt o

‘We need to look at everything I did, everything Health Secretaries prior to me did’ – Jeremy Hunt on ventilators and ICU beds

Jeremy Hunt , chair of the Health Select Committee told Channel 4 News about what he made of evidence before @ @ @ @ @ could expect as many as 40,000 deaths in the UK .
Jeremy Hunt , chair @ @ @ @ @ told Channel 4 News about what he made of evidence before the committee – that @ @ @ @ @ as 40,000 deaths in the UK at the end of this particular season of Covid-19 @

Jeremy Hunt, chair of the Health Select Committee told Channel 4 News about what he made of evidence before the committee – that we could expect as many as 40,000 deaths in the UK.
Jeremy Hunt, chair of the Health Select Committee told Channel 4 News about what he made of evidence before the committee – that we could expect as many as 40,000 deaths in the UK at the end of this particular season of Covid-19.


channel4uk--2020-04-17--UK taskforce created to speed up development and manufacture of coronavirus vaccine

“ I would love to be able to wave a magic wand , ” said the Health Secretary today when @ @ @ @ @ The issue of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) and the effort to get it @ @ @ @ @ urgently need it was one of the main questions he faced at the Health Select @ @ @ @ @ they were setting up a special task force to speed up the development and manufacture @ @ @ @ @ .

“I would love to be able to wave a magic wand,” said the Health Secretary today when asked about protective equipment. The issue of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the effort to get it to the NHS staff who urgently need it was one of the main questions he faced at the Health Select Committee. Ministers also announced they were setting up a special task force to speed up the development and manufacture of vaccines in the UK.


channel4uk--2020-04-17--Inside a coronavirus recovery ward amid warning of 40,000 UK deaths

There could be many more waves of this and many more deaths , a leading health expert has warned – @ @ @ @ @ too slow to take action when this crisis first began .
Yet the NHS has @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 patients as had been feared .
It has taken a monumental effort by staff @ @ @ @ @ reorganisation and restructuring .
Channel 4 News ’ health and social care correspondent Victoria Macdonald @ @ @ @ @ St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust in south London to see how they have dealt with @ @ @

There could be many more waves of this and many more deaths, a leading health expert has warned – criticising the government for being too slow to take action when this crisis first began.
Yet the NHS has not been as overwhelmed by Covid-19 patients as had been feared. It has taken a monumental effort by staff and has meant a massive reorganisation and restructuring.
Channel 4 News’ health and social care correspondent Victoria Macdonald has been at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust in south London to see how they have dealt with this crisis.


channel4uk--2020-04-18--Finding human connections amid social distancing

For millions of people stuck at home an open window or a chat with a neighbour on a balcony or @ @ @ @ @ chance for human connections at a time when we ’ re all forced into social @ @ @ @ @ been out in East London to talk to people about how they ’ re coping @ @ @ @ @ life .

For millions of people stuck at home an open window or a chat with a neighbour on a balcony or on the doorstep offers a chance for human connections at a time when we’re all forced into social distancing.
We’ve been out in East London to talk to people about how they’re coping with our new way of life.


channel4uk--2020-04-18--WHO questions coronavirus antibody testing reliability

Getting people back to work was a central plank of Boris Johnson ’ s plan for managing this pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ had talked about an antibody test that was ‘ as simple as a pregnancy test @ @ @ @ @ goal seems a long way away as the World Health Organisation questioned whether the tests @ @ @ @ @ prove whether someone is immune to the virus .

Getting people back to work was a central plank of Boris Johnson’s plan for managing this pandemic. Before getting ill himself he had talked about an antibody test that was ‘as simple as a pregnancy test’.
Today the testing goal seems a long way away as the World Health Organisation questioned whether the tests could be relied on to prove whether someone is immune to the virus.
Keme Nzerem reports.


channel4uk--2020-04-18--Pregnancy and birth during the coronavirus pandemic

Some women are so worried about infection they are even looking into giving birth by themselves at home .
Having @ @ @ @ @ in normal times is worrying enough .
But now women are having to plan having @ @ @ @ @ services they normally offer because of ambulance and staff shortages .
Some are so worried @ @ @ @ @ looking into giving birth by themselves at home .

Some women are so worried about infection they are even looking into giving birth by themselves at home.
Having to deal with child birth in normal times is worrying enough. But now women are having to plan having babies while hospitals are removing services they normally offer because of ambulance and staff shortages.
Some are so worried about infection they are even looking into giving birth by themselves at home.


channel4uk--2020-04-18--Drivers, supermarket workers, care assistants: The hidden coronavirus heroes

Every Thursday night we step outside to applaud the NHS workers but there are other key workers too who keep @ @ @ @ @ Thursday night we step outside to applaud the NHS workers who are caring for our @ @ @ @ @ save lives .
But there are other key workers too who keep the country running @ @ @ @ @ supermarket workers , delivery drivers and care assistants – who turn up at work every @ @ @ @ @ of us can stay at home .

Every Thursday night we step outside to applaud the NHS workers but there are other key workers too who keep the country running.
Every Thursday night we step outside to applaud the NHS workers who are caring for our loved ones and battling to save lives.
But there are other key workers too who keep the country running – like refuse collectors, supermarket workers, delivery drivers and care assistants – who turn up at work every day, so the rest of us can stay at home.


channel4uk--2020-04-18--How could the UK end lockdown measures?

How could the UK end lockdown measures?

Joining us to discuss the question of how long we need to keep social distancing and when we might see @ @ @ @ @ are Dick Sibley Professor of Veterinary from Stoodleigh in Devon , and Dr Zania Stamataki @ @ @ @ @ the University of Birmingham .

Joining us to discuss the question of how long we need to keep social distancing and when we might see widespread immunity in the population are Dick Sibley Professor of Veterinary from Stoodleigh in Devon, and Dr Zania Stamataki who is an immunologist at the University of Birmingham.


channel4uk--2020-04-18--Concerns grow over new government PPE advice

Gowns , aprons , masks and other personal protective equipment are the first line of defence for many health workers @ @ @ @ @ Gowns , aprons , masks and other personal protective equipment are the first line of @ @ @ @ @ dealing with Covid-19 patients .
Concern about the lack of supply has led to the @ @ @ @ @ PPE .
But some doctors and members of the public have taken matters into the @ @ @ @ @ independently and giving them to hospitals .

Gowns, aprons, masks and other personal protective equipment are the first line of defence for many health workers dealing with Covid-19 patients.
Gowns, aprons, masks and other personal protective equipment are the first line of defence for many health workers dealing with Covid-19 patients.
Concern about the lack of supply has led to the government advising people to reuse PPE.
But some doctors and members of the public have taken matters into the own hands by buying them independently and giving them to hospitals.


channel4uk--2020-04-18--Early prison release programme halted after six men freed by mistake

The programme was designed to ease pressure on prisons during the pandemic .
An early release programme in prisons has @ @ @ @ @ were freed by mistake .
The programme was designed to ease pressure on prisons during @ @ @ @ @ has now been suspended although all the offenders are back in jail .

The programme was designed to ease pressure on prisons during the pandemic.
An early release programme in prisons has been abandoned after six offenders were freed by mistake. The programme was designed to ease pressure on prisons during the pandemic.
But it has now been suspended although all the offenders are back in jail.


channel4uk--2020-04-18--Leading pro-democracy activists arrested in Hong Kong

Police have arrested 15 of the Hong Kong ’ s most high-profile pro-democracy activists .
Many of them were accused @ @ @ @ @ in the protests that rocked the Chinese territory last year .
With gatherings banned due @ @ @ @ @ Beijing has used the opportunity to reassert its authority in Hong Kong .

Police have arrested 15 of the Hong Kong’s most high-profile pro-democracy activists.
Many of them were accused of organising or taking part in the protests that rocked the Chinese territory last year.
With gatherings banned due to the coronavirus outbreak, Beijing has used the opportunity to reassert its authority in Hong Kong.


channel4uk--2020-04-19--Government accused of ‘sleepwalking into disaster’ over coronavirus outbreak

‘ I can ’ t give you a date ’ , the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said today about when @ @ @ @ @ normal times many schools would be opening tomorrow after the Easter break .
Meanwhile frontline @ @ @ @ @ staff in institutions continue to voice fears about a lack of adequate personal protective equipment @ @ @ @ @ Times accused the UK government of “ sleepwalking into disaster ” .
Michael Gove said @ @ @ @ @ things “ off beam ” about the article and the idea Boris Johnson skipped Cobra @ @ @ @ @ .

‘I can’t give you a date’, the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said today about when schools would reopen.
In normal times many schools would be opening tomorrow after the Easter break.
Meanwhile frontline medical workers and social care staff in institutions continue to voice fears about a lack of adequate personal protective equipment or PPE.
The Sunday Times accused the UK government of “sleepwalking into disaster”.
Michael Gove said there were one or two things “off beam” about the article and the idea Boris Johnson skipped Cobra meetings was “grotesque”.
Keme Nzerem reports


channel4uk--2020-04-19--Should you be wearing a face mask?

Should you be wearing a face mask?

The pandemic hasn ’ t only changed the way we live , it has also altered the way we look @ @ @ @ @ people wearing face masks when they ’ re out and about .
The pandemic hasn @ @ @ @ @ way we live , it has also altered the way we look , with increasing @ @ @ @ @ masks when they ’ re out and about .
Last week we discussed the arguments @ @ @ @ @ of masks .
But with the government reluctant to tell everyone to make them mandatory @ @ @ @ @ , we have spoken to one scientist who says the evidence is already strong enough @

The pandemic hasn’t only changed the way we live, it has also altered the way we look, with increasing numbers of people wearing face masks when they’re out and about.
The pandemic hasn’t only changed the way we live, it has also altered the way we look, with increasing numbers of people wearing face masks when they’re out and about.
Last week we discussed the arguments for and against the use of masks.
But with the government reluctant to tell everyone to make them mandatory, without conclusive scientific evidence, we have spoken to one scientist who says the evidence is already strong enough.


channel4uk--2020-04-19--Is government doing enough to procure PPE?

Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Rachel Reeves discusses how prepared the country was to handle the coronavirus outbreak with @ @ @ @ @ Green .
Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Rachel Reeves discusses how prepared the country @ @ @ @ @ outbreak with former Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green , who the Conservative Party are putting @ @ @ @ @ .

Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Rachel Reeves discusses how prepared the country was to handle the coronavirus outbreak with former Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green.
Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Rachel Reeves discusses how prepared the country was to handle the coronavirus outbreak with former Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green, who the Conservative Party are putting up to discuss the issue.


channel4uk--2020-04-19--Government not being honest enough, says former Chief Scientific Adviser

As the Chief Scientific Officer , he dealt with crises including the foot and mouth disease outbreak , but now @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s shocked and saddened that the UK failed to respond quickly to this @ @ @ @ @ Scientific Adviser , he dealt with crises including the foot and mouth disease outbreak , @ @ @ @ @ King says he ’ s shocked and saddened that the UK failed to respond quickly @ @ @ @ @ he wants the government to be more open and honest with the public .

As the Chief Scientific Officer, he dealt with crises including the foot and mouth disease outbreak, but now Professor Sir David King says he’s shocked and saddened that the UK failed to respond quickly to this pandemic.
As the Chief Scientific Adviser, he dealt with crises including the foot and mouth disease outbreak, but now Professor Sir David King says he’s shocked and saddened that the UK failed to respond quickly to this pandemic. And he wants the government to be more open and honest with the public.


channel4uk--2020-04-19--Government promises ‘national effort’ to provide PPE to frontline NHS staff

Gavin Williamson promises a ‘ national effort ’ to procure PPE for NHS staff , and responds to allegations in @ @ @ @ @ Times .


channel4uk--2020-04-19--American medical insurance system leaves millions vulnerable to coronavirus

It has one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world but not everyone in the US can afford @ @ @ @ @ 30 million Americans – that ’ s nearly ten percent of the population – has @ @ @ @ @ struggle to pay for drugs and medical care when they fall ill .
But the @ @ @ @ @ vulnerability of some of the poorest as they cope , not only with the stress @ @ @ @ @ the costs of getting hospital treatment as well .

It has one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world but not everyone in the US can afford to use it.
Around 30 million Americans – that’s nearly ten percent of the population – has no medical insurance.
Many struggle to pay for drugs and medical care when they fall ill. But the current pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of some of the poorest as they cope, not only with the stress of contracting Covid 19 but the costs of getting hospital treatment as well.


channel4uk--2020-04-19--Trump voices support for lockdown protestors

In America despite almost 40,000 deaths recorded so far – the highest figure in the world – thousands of people @ @ @ @ @ against lockdowns .
President Trump voiced his support for many of them , as they @ @ @ @ @ a bid to restart the US economy after weeks of shutdown .

In America despite almost 40,000 deaths recorded so far – the highest figure in the world – thousands of people across several states have protested against lockdowns.
President Trump voiced his support for many of them, as they defied the bans, in a bid to restart the US economy after weeks of shutdown.


channel4uk--2020-04-20--‘The oil market has never seen anything like this before’ – FT’s Katie Martin

Katie Martin is the Markets Editor for the Financial Times .
Katie Martin is the Markets Editor for the Financial @ @ @ @ @ her home in London .

Katie Martin is the Markets Editor for the Financial Times.
Katie Martin is the Markets Editor for the Financial Times and joins us from her home in London.


channel4uk--2020-04-20--US oil prices drop to historic low

US oil prices drop to historic low

US oil prices have collapsed to historic lows which have sent share prices plunging , as Siobhan Kennedy reports from @ @

US oil prices have collapsed to historic lows which have sent share prices plunging, as Siobhan Kennedy reports from Washington.


channel4uk--2020-04-20--How isolation art is reimagining old masterpieces – in often hilarious ways

One thing that ’ s flourished during lockdown is creativity – like isolation art , consisting of old masterpieces being @ @ @ @ @ captive audience in often hilarious ways .
We have been speaking to some of the @ @ @

One thing that’s flourished during lockdown is creativity – like isolation art, consisting of old masterpieces being reimagined for today’s captive audience in often hilarious ways. We have been speaking to some of the isolation artists.


channel4uk--2020-04-20--Thirteen prisoners in England and Wales die after contracting coronavirus

Thirteen prisoners in England and Wales have died after contracting coronavirus while in jail , the justice secretary has told @ @ @ @ @ facing questions at a remote session of Parliament ’ s human rights committee .
289 @ @ @ @ @ the virus so far , in dozens of jails across the UK .
Campaigners are @ @ @ @ @ prisoners – and staff – at heightened risk .

Thirteen prisoners in England and Wales have died after contracting coronavirus while in jail, the justice secretary has told MPs.
Robert Buckland was facing questions at a remote session of Parliament’s human rights committee.
289 prisoners have tested positive for the virus so far, in dozens of jails across the UK.
Campaigners are concerned that overcrowding is putting prisoners – and staff – at heightened risk.


channel4uk--2020-04-20--UK’s deaf and blind communities demand action over lack of coronavirus help

People from the blind and deaf communities say they have been left feeling isolated , scared and at risk due @ @ @ @ @ to vital information during the coronavirus crisis .
A group of charities , led by @ @ @ @ @ the Royal National Institute of Blind People , have told the government they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ particular needs of disabled people are not being taken into consideration in official communications .
@ @ @ @ @ who find many social distancing measures a challenge , there are calls to be considered @ @ @ @ @ can get priority access for online shopping .

People from the blind and deaf communities say they have been left feeling isolated, scared and at risk due to a lack of access to vital information during the coronavirus crisis.
A group of charities, led by Action on Hearing Loss and the Royal National Institute of Blind People, have told the government they’re concerned over the way the particular needs of disabled people are not being taken into consideration in official communications.
And for blind people, who find many social distancing measures a challenge, there are calls to be considered as vulnerable, so they can get priority access for online shopping.