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Ex-NHS staff return Some 20,000 ex-NHS staff return to work to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, prime minister Boris Johnson has said.  In a video the PM posted on Twitter, he thanked the doctors, nurses and other medics who have returned to the NHS as well as the 750,000 members of the public who have volunteered to help during the pandemic.  “One thing I think the coronavirus crisis has already proved is that there really is such a thing as society,” he said.  The prime minister’s words reference a famous quote by former Conservative PM Margret Thatcher, who once said:…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 30th March 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 coronavirus has infected more than 723,077 people worldwide and killed over 33,983. The US cases surpass China and Italy: The US now has the most confirmed cases worldwide — more than 142,637 with over 2,485 deaths, according to a WTX News count.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 723,077Deaths: 33,983Recovered: 151,793Total COVID-19 Cases in the USA – 142,637 – Total deaths 2,485 – First case reported on Jan 10th 2020 – Current active…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday Papers report on the evergrowing coronavirus crisis in the UK, including the PM’s “bleak message” to the UK and pleas to protect the NHS. In our special feature, we look at the global rising death toll of the coronavirus. ………………Johnson warns UK: tougher lockdown may be necessaryThe Observer says the prime minister has warned the public that the coronavirus outbreak is likely to get worse. And he is prepared to tighten restrictions if needed. The country’s 30 million households will receive a letter from Boris Johnson this week, which will detail the government’s guidance…

BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of art, music, film and TV. In music, Liam Gallagher confirms Oasis gig to raise funds for the NHS and says it will go ahead with or without brother Noel Gallagher. Sir Elton John is also offering up a charity gig – the legendary singer will host a ‘live from the living room’ gig with Billie Eilish and Mariah Carey confirmed to take part.   Film and TV, British TV dramas have offered up medical equipment to the NHS as the world continues…

A temporary mortuary is to be opened at Birmingham airport in preparation for a predicted rise in the number of fatalities from coronavirus in the region. Work has begun on the site in Birmingham, which will initially be able to hold 1,500 bodies, although it will be expanded to hold more. West Midlands police said it anticipated that the mortuary could ultimately accommodate all deaths in the region, with regular mortuaries likely to close to staff the facility. Dead Bodies pile up “A temporary mortuary is to be opened at Birmingham Airport. which will initially be able to hold 1,500…

Bugzy Malone is recovering in hospital after being “seriously injured” in a road accident on Wednesday night in Bury. The rapper’s management confirmed he was involved in the crash in a post on its Instagram story. “We can confirm that the artist and musician, Aaron Davies (professionally known as Bugzy Malone) was involved in a serious traffic accident yesterday evening. He was seriously injured but is in a stable condition. ” https://twitter.com/kieranhiII/status/1242951089588252676 Bugzy Malone Car Accident Greater Manchester Police told Radio 1 Newsbeat they were called to a collision involving a 29-year-old man. Bugzy is in a “stable condition” after…

PM Boris Johnson has coronavirus, Downing Street has confirmed. He has mild symptoms and will self-isolate at Downing Street.  “He was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s chief medical officer,  Professor Chris Whitty,” a statement said.  Johnson will still be in charge of the government’s handling of the pandemic, the statement added.  His test was carried out at No 10 by NHS staff. https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1243496858095411200 In a tweet, the Prime Minister said: “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the…

Jeremy Corbyn says the No 10’s response to coronavirus proves he was “absolutely right” about public spending at the 2019 general election. In an interview with the BBC, he said he had been “denounced as somebody that wanted to spend more money than we could possibly afford” to fix social wrongs.  https://twitter.com/AbdulGSKasim1/status/1243117607412269056 But the amount the government is now spending on the coronavirus crisis shows the Tories now realise they had to “invest in the state.”  The Labour leader said that the country had been “ill-prepared” for the pandemic because of “10 years of austerity, of underfunding the National Health…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In Tuesday’s News briefing, The headlines are: US overtakes China’s case numbers to become the nation with the most coronavirus cases. President Trump said it was due to how much testing the country is doing.  France, on Thursday the country recorded 365 new coronavirus deaths, a daily rise of 27 per cent. UAE has announced an overnight curfew as a temporary measure so the country can do a nationwide clean. Canada has asked the US not to put troops at the US-Canada border during the global health crisis. Canada’s PM said the move is unnecessary…

[the_ad id=”34135″] Germany’s early testing is saving lives. The country has over 36,000 declared cases of COVID-19, among the highest in Europe, but Germany’s death rate is 0.54% while Italy and Spain have around 10% and 7.3% respectively. The Deathtoll has surpassed half a million globally, but Germany’s averages are better than most other European Countries and it is all down to the aggressive nationwide testing. Germany is testing up to 500,000 people a week for the new coronavirus, a virologist said Thursday, adding that early detection has been key in keeping the country’s death rate relatively low. The country…