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One care home resident died every minute during peak of the Covid-19 crisis

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A care home resident was dying every minute in England and Wales at the peak of the coronavirus crisis in mid-April, shocking data shows. Office for National Statistics figures released today revealed 1,300 care home residents passed away on April 12, the darkest day in the pandemic for the sector.  That’s almost one death every … Read more

Covid quarantined resident in Italy throws chair from balcony

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Scientists in Italy have found traces of coronavirus in wastewater collected from Milan and Turin in December 2019. It suggests COVID-19 was already circulating in Northern Italy before China reported the first cases on December 31.  The Italian National Institute of Health looked at 40 sewage samples collected from wastewater treatment plants in northern Italy … Read more

Snooty things have been said about Buckinghamshire, now one resident argues it’s nonsense

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reported to be taking legal action against the society magazine Tatler for its cover story entitled Catherine The Great. Perhaps Martin Tett, the leader of Buckinghamshire County Council, should do the same. In the article, an unknown visitor to William and Kate’s Norfolk home describes it as ‘like … Read more

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock pledges to test every care home resident by ‘early June’

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Matt Hancock pledges to test every care home resident and staff member in England for coronavirus by ‘early June’ amid growing scandal over death toll after ONS figures show 23,000 extra deaths this year Health Secretary said every care home resident will be tested by ‘early June’ He said Government measures meant almost two thirds … Read more

Best PSVN video games to play, from Resident Evil 7 Biohazard to Moss

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From family-friendly Moss to survival horror Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, five of the best Playstation VR video games By Corinna Burton For Mailonline Published: 20:01 BST, 1 May 2020 | Updated: 20:35 BST, 1 May 2020 Whether you already own a Playstation Virtual Reality headset or you’re thinking of investing in one, there is a wide … Read more

Family of resident at care home where six people have died brand the situation ‘criminal’

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A third of the residents at a virus-hit care home have died in just ten days. In a stark example of the crisis in the sector, six passed away as staff struggled to contain an outbreak. Last night the daughter of one of the dead said the state care homes had been left in was … Read more

Care home resident, 100, dies in coronavirus lockdown two days after final visit from her son

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Care home resident, 100, dies in coronavirus lockdown two days after final visit from her son Vina McLaren had been forced to stay inside due to the coronavirus pandemic Her son Rae visited her for a special birthday chat, while maintain his distance  Vina passed away on Sunday morning at the care home in Angus, Scotland  … Read more

Hong Kong gives £1,000 to every adult resident – around seven million people – to boost its economy 

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Hong Kong will give £1,000 to every adult resident – around seven million people – to boost its economy Financial secretary Paul Chan announced the plan in the government’s budget The economy has suffered amid pro-democracy protests and coronavirus fears Chan announced the budget as democracy campaigners protested outside    By James Mills for MailOnline … Read more