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Monday 4 May BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 4 May 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.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 3,566,842Deaths: 248,306Recovered: 1,156,984 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3.5 million. Japan’s medical system overloaded, but there are signs of hope. UK: Possible post-lockdown workplace rules revealed.Trump confident there will be a vaccine in 2020, blames China and predicts US death toll. Vietnam kids go back to school after a staggering three-months in lockdown.Saudi G20 presidency to lead virus campaign to collect…

The Health Secretary Matt Hancock is leading the UK government’s daily coronavirus briefing and announces the UK death toll from coronavirus has now hit 27,510 – a rise of 739. This includes COVID-19 related deaths in all settings, such as hospitals and care homes. The health secretary moves on the all-important testing target of carrying out 100,000 a day by the end of April, Matt Hancock says the government has passed the goal and it was an “incredible achievement”. He confirms there were 122,347 tests across the UK in the 24 hours up to 09:00 BST (08:00 GMT) on 1…

Friday 1 May BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 1 May 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 8:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 3,310,040 Deaths: 234,143 Recovered: 1,043,245 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 3.3 million. UK gov is likely to hit 100,00 per day test target. Trump claims he has evidence Covid-19 started in a Chinese lab, but offers no details. UN says the world should follow S Korea’s example in fighting the virus, as the country now…

Breaking news: Libya’s unity government (recognised by the UN) says it has rejected Khalifa Haftar’s truce offer. Tensions in the region have been high since Libya’s UN-recognised government Tuesday accused rival military strongman Khalifa Haftar of seeking to stage a new coup after he claimed to have a “mandate” from the people to govern the country. The military commander Khalifa Haftar said on Monday he had “a popular mandate” to govern the country, declaring a key political deal was over as he vowed to press his assault to seize the capital, Tripoli. Haftar, who controls swathes of eastern Libya and…

Thursday 30 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 30 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 Thursday morning: PM to update UK on ‘steps to defeat’ coronavirus. Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 3,207,029Deaths: 228,252Recovered: 1,005,079 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus – The numbers: Cases top 3.2 million worldwide. PM to update UK on ‘steps to defeat’ coronavirus.Will “social bubbles” be an early step out of lockdown? UAE reports 549 new coronavirus deaths.Half of the world’s workforce is in immediate danger of…

Breaking News: Bollywood Icon Rishi #Kapoor dies aged 67 at home in #Mumbai

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…