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The UK government is introducing new restrictions to try and stop the spread of coronavirus and protect livesBut with cases on the rise are we fighting a losing battle? Or

From today, businesses with staff on furlough will have to pay 10% of their wagesAlmost 10 million workers have had their wages paid by the government, during the coronavirus pandemicOn

The UK economy has suffered its biggest fall on recordBetween April and June, during lockdown, the economy shrank 20.4% compared with the first three months of the yearBut, what is

We're being asked to wear face coverings and masks on a daily basis, in a variety of settings, across the UKMany people are wearing their mask correctly, but many are

The number of deaths in the UK during the coronavirus pandemic has been 43% above average, with about 64,500 more people dying than usualNot all of those excess deaths will

One month ago, on Easter Sunday, at least 1,174 people died with coronavirus in England & WalesThese are the stories of just seven of those who died[Thread]http://bbc.in/Coronavirus12April Robert Savory, or

How to get some during lockdownIf you’re struggling to sleep since the coronavirus restrictions were brought in, you are not aloneThousands have shared their tales of sleepless nights -

Older people are being "airbrushed" out of coronavirus figures in the UK, charities warnThe UK's official death toll has been criticised for only covering people who die in hospital -

Healthcare workers in England say there is a lack of equipment in their hospitalsWarned against speaking to the media, they are unwilling to talk publiclyBut one intensive care doctor agreed

"It's just anxiety, anxiety, anxiety"The coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on young people, particularly those with existing mental health conditionsLoss of routine, school closures and exam cancellations are

Coronavirus misinformation is flooding the internetHere are some ways to stop it in its tracks First off, take a moment to pause and THINK before sharinghttp://bbc.in/CoronavirusFakeNews Check your sourceHINT: A

Deaths being reported daily are hospital cases where a person dies with the coronavirus infection in their bodyBut is the virus causing the death?It could be the major cause, a