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The UK’s coronavirus lockdown measures will be extended for at least three more weeks, First Secretary of State Dominic Raab has announced. The daily press conference was given by the first secretary of state, Dominic Raab, who is standing in for the prime minister as he continues his recovery from coronavirus. He was joined by the chief medical officer, Prof Chris Whitty, and Sir Patrick Vallance, the government’s chief scientific adviser. Here’s what they told us: The rate of infection in the community is now likely to be below one (meaning on average each infected person passes the virus to fewer…

Boris Johnson announces birth of son Breaking news: Prime Minister Boris Johnson and partner Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of their son.  A spokeswoman for the PM said both mother and baby are “doing very well.”  “The prime minister and Ms Symonds are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning,” she added. “The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team.” Boris Johnson, 55, became the most high-profile world leader to contract COVID-19 one month ago. He spent a week in the hospital, including…

Irrfan Khan dies Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has died at the age of 53. The actor became internationally recognised through his roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World.  In 2018, the actor said on Twitter that he had been diagnosed with an endocrine tumour – a rare illness affecting cells that release hormones into the bloodstream.  Two months after his public announcement he wrote an open letter about his experience with the cancer treatment. In the open letter, the actor reflected on the “intensity” of his pain and the “uncertainty” of life.  His words drew a massive outpouring of support…

Wednesday 29 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Wednesday 29 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. Our leading story this Wednesday morning: UN warns of new humanitarian crisis as Covid-19 looms over Yemen. Nearly one million displaced people risk losing their shelter. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 3,139,009 Deaths: 218,013 Recovered: 959,097 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3.1 million. Virus testing available for millions more people in England. Hosting Tokyo Olympics next year will be difficult…

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced that it was time to ease the lockdown to avoid economic collapse, adding the restrictions to curb the coronavirus spread have saved tens of thousands of lives in the country. He revealed his government’s much-awaited plan to ease the strict nationwide coronavirus lockdown on May 11 to the National Assembly Tuesday. The COVID-19 death toll in France passed 23,000 on Monday, the world’s fourth-highest behind the United States, Italy and Spain. France lifts Restrictions The easing of France’s Covid-19 lockdown measures looks set to be a perilous process as the disease tolls continue to mount, although, at…

Tuesday 28 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 28 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.The top story this Tuesday morning: World should have listened carefully to the WHO  back in January, says the director-general.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 3,065,090Deaths: 211,620Recovered: 922,844 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3 million.WHO director-general says the world should have listened carefully to the WHO’s advice back in January.Corona-divorce – Tokyo firm offers rooms for people who want space from their spouse during…

Two children stabbed to death A one-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy have been stabbed to death at a house in east London.  The one-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on Aldborough Road North in Ilford. The boy was rushed to hospital but died later.  A 40-year-old man was also taken to hospital for treatment after suffering knife injuries. According to the Met Police, the three are known to each other.  The Metropolitan Police responded to the incident on Sunday evening and have now launched a murder investigation. But officers are not searching for anyone in connection with the…

Monday 27 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Monday 27 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. The top story this Monday Morning: Boris Johnson returns to work. His return comes as pressure mounts to increase testing in the UK and ease the lockdown Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 3,003,889 Deaths: 207,103 Recovered: 882,677 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3 million. Boris Johnson returns to work. ICU bed shortages in most prefectures in Japan during peak. UK:…

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Edward Jonathan ‘Ed’ Davey fasted on Saturday and took part in an online iftari with Muslims to show support for Britain’s Muslims observing the month of Ramadan, unusually, under a strict lockdown due to coronavirus. This is a first for Muslims in Britain, unlike other years, there will be no Iftari party’s or extended family meals together in restaurants and no congregational prayers at Masjids. Several Prominent Liberal Democrats are joining Muslims during Ramadan and will fast with them to raise money for a food charity in the UK. Sir Ed Davey, MP Layla Moran, Siobhan Benita, and several other British Liberal…