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No one is in charge of the UK's coronavirus response – and it shows | Simon Jenkins (source — www.theguardian.com) 20/04/2020 15:27:33

NHS promises unmet, local government ignored, care homes forgotten. Has any British politician got their hand on the tiller?Something is clearly wrong. Britain does not need Boris Johnson, but it need...

Coronavirus shambles as lifesaving PPE for NHS heroes doesn't turn up (source — www.mirror.co.uk) 20/04/2020 00:12:56

Doctors reacted with fury after vital shipment of protective equipment for NHS frontline staff dealing with Covid-19 failed to arrive from Turkey as promised

NHS doctors threaten to stop treating patients after vital 84-tonne PPE delivery from Turkey to UK is delayed (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 19/04/2020 20:46:23

DOCTORS have threatened to stop treating patients after an 84 tonne delivery of personal protective equipment was delayed. RAF aircraft were supposed to be flying in the PPE, which includes 400,000 go...

Gavin Williamson Defends Boris Johnson For Skipping Coronavirus Cobra Meetings (source — www.huffingtonpost.co.uk) 19/04/2020 19:07:58

Coronavirus has changed everything. Make sense of it all with the Waugh Zone, our evening politics briefing. Sign up now.Boris Johnson took charge of the UK’s response to coronavirus &ldquo...;

Covid-19: 48 more positive cases among Malaysian returning from overseas (source — www.thesundaily.my) 19/04/2020 16:03:16

PUTRAJAYA: There are 48 more Covid-19 positive cases among Malaysians who returned from overseas reported today, bringing the cumulative total to 65 cases.Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham ...

Vital 84-tonne PPE delivery from Turkey to UK for NHS coronavirus medics is delayed and will not arrive today (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 19/04/2020 13:03:23

A HUGE military airlift that was set to deliver vital personal protective equipment for hero health workers today has been delayed. RAF jets were supposed to be flying in 400,000 gowns – part of...

Vital coronavirus PPE from Turkey will not reach UK today (source — www.mirror.co.uk) 19/04/2020 12:52:39

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How to prevent coronavirus disease and stop the spread of germs
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face - nose, mouth and eyes.
  • Clean and desinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. You can use sanitizer gel for this. Buy here one.
  • Stay home when you are sick except to get medical care
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizer gel if you haven’t got access to water.
Coronavirus symptoms
Common symptoms:
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Fever
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  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Death