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• Coronavirus: Donald Trump to be tested after contact with official confirmed to have bug - Mirror Online

  13-03-2020 23:54 via news.google.com
  Coronavirus: Donald Trump to be tested after contact with official confirmed to have bug  Mirror OnlineCoronavirus US: Donald Trump to declare national emergency  Daily MailCoronavirus: Trump 'very concerned' after having photo with man who got COVID-19  Sky NewsWhy wouldn’t Trump get tested for the coronavirus?  The Washington PostCoronavirus: I don't need to self-isolate, says Trump  BBC NewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Behavioural scientists form new front in battle against coronavirus - The Guardian

  13-03-2020 23:49 via news.google.com
  Behavioural scientists form new front in battle against coronavirus  The Guardian
  
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• Mass gatherings to be banned in UK’s fight against Covid-19

  13-03-2020 23:47
  
  European countries have taken such measures as the pandemic worsens.
  
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• UK To Ban Mass Gatherings As Coronavirus Fight Intensifies

  13-03-2020 23:42
  
  Chief scientific adviser and chief medical officer flanked the prime minister just 24 hours ago to say such a step was not yet necessary.
  
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• Catholic archbishop urges education minister to consider NI school closures

  13-03-2020 23:41
  
  Eamon Martin said the St Patrick's weekend was an opportunity for parents to make childminding arrangements and for schools to plan contingencies.
  
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• UK travel insurers stopping policy sales over coronavirus - The Guardian

  13-03-2020 23:06 via news.google.com
  UK travel insurers stopping policy sales over coronavirus  The GuardianCoronavirus: Direct Line stops selling travel insurance after 'huge increase' in demand  Yahoo Finance UKCoronavirus: Insurers limiting travel protection  BBC NewsAdmiral, Churchill and Direct Line stop selling new travel insurance policies due to coronavirus  MoneySavingExpertMore firms pull the plug on travel insurance due to coronavirus  This is MoneyView Full coverage on G
  
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• European countries seal borders over coronavirus - Financial Times

  13-03-2020 22:56 via news.google.com
  European countries seal borders over coronavirus  Financial TimesCoronavirus: Denmark and Poland close borders to all tourists  Daily MailDenmark closes its borders as coronavirus pandemic worsens  Metro.co.ukDenmark on coronavirus lockdown with borders to close and people warned to stay in their homes  The SunCoronavirus in Denmark: Is it safe to travel to Denmark? Are there flights?  ExpressView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Trump's changing reactions to coronavirus: from calm to closing borders - Guardian News

  13-03-2020 22:36 via news.google.com
  
  Trump's changing reactions to coronavirus: from calm to closing borders  Guardian NewsBREAKING: Donald Trump declares a national emergency  Sky NewsCoronavirus is going to have untold effects on the 2020 election — we need to prepare now  The IndependentTrump just proved he's finally taking coronavirus seriously. But how much will this late start cost us?  The IndependentCoronavirus cancels campaign rallies in blow to Trump and Sanders. Biden, not so
  
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• Rita Wilson shares quarantine playlist as she and Tom Hanks remain in coronavirus isolation - The Independent

  13-03-2020 22:33 via news.google.com
  Rita Wilson shares quarantine playlist as she and Tom Hanks remain in coronavirus isolation  The IndependentTom Hanks on coronavirus isolation: 'We are taking it one day at a time'  The GuardianCoronavirus: Tom Hanks shares inspiring update on health after testing positive  Mirror OnlineCoronavirus: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson update fans after testing positive for COVID-19  Sky NewsTom Hanks' son Colin shares vintage ads about prevention the spread of germs
  
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• Laurence Fox: Actors' union Equity apologises for calling him a 'disgrace' - Sky News

  13-03-2020 22:25 via news.google.com
  Laurence Fox: Actors' union Equity apologises for calling him a 'disgrace'  Sky NewsLaurence Fox: Actors union Equity apologises for 'disgrace' tweets  BBC NewsEquity apology to Laurence Fox sparks string of resignations  The GuardianEquity’s shameful treatment of Laurence Fox  SpikedLaurence Fox, actor called 'disgrace' over racism comments, wins apology from Equity union  The TimesView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Coronavirus Wales: death toll could reach 20,000, says minister - Daily Mail

  13-03-2020 22:08 via news.google.com
  Coronavirus Wales: death toll could reach 20,000, says minister  Daily MailCoronavirus: Planned surgery cancelled in Wales  BBC NewsThirteen new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Wales bringing total to 38  Wales OnlineCoronavirus: Public Health Wales announces new North Wales cases as total rises to 38  Daily PostRollout of Video Health Consultations Speeded up in Wales to respond to Coronavirus  Wales247View Full coverage on Google News
  
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• WHO says Europe new coronavirus pandemic epicentre as global covid-19 death toll passes 5000 - Channel 4 News

  13-03-2020 21:59 via news.google.com
  
  WHO says Europe new coronavirus pandemic epicentre as global covid-19 death toll passes 5000  Channel 4 NewsCoronavirus: Europe now epicentre of the pandemic, says WHO  BBC NewsWHO boss issues stark warning as Europe declared 'epicentre of pandemic'  Manchester Evening NewsWatch live: World Health Organization holds press conference on the coronavirus pandemic  CNBCWHO officials rethink epidemic messaging amid pandemic debate  Reuters UKView Full
  
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• Coronavirus: Trump says US may have to include UK in European travel ban - Sky News

  13-03-2020 21:49 via news.google.com
  Coronavirus: Trump says US may have to include UK in European travel ban  Sky NewsCoronavirus latest news: Trump declares national emergency and says rising UK cases may trigger travel ban  Telegraph.co.ukCoronavirus: American, Delta, and United cut routes after Trump ban - Business Insider  Business InsiderWho could have predicted Trump would be such a bad crisis manager? Everyone, actually.  The Washington PostUS airlines will continue their European fli
  
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• Footage shows Disneyland Paris ‘eerily’ empty amid coronavirus outbreak

  13-03-2020 21:48
  
  Visitor Vince Nichols said he 'expected some tumbleweeds to roll on by'.
  
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• Coronavirus: Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies defends Six Nations postponement - BBC Sport

  13-03-2020 21:47 via news.google.com
  
  Coronavirus: Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies defends Six Nations postponement  BBC SportCatch up with Wales at Six | Wales - ITV News  ITV NewsSix Nations: Wales v Scotland off because of coronavirus  BBC NewsWales v Scotland called off over coronavirus after last minute WRU u-turn  Wales OnlineIs it time to cancel Wales v Scotland?  Nation.CymruView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Defiant Boris Johnson tries to keep Britain open for business - Financial Times

  13-03-2020 21:36 via news.google.com
  Defiant Boris Johnson tries to keep Britain open for business  Financial TimesCoronavirus: Do UK measures go far enough?  Sky NewsCoronavirus UK: Jeremy Hunt blasts Boris Johnson's strategy  Daily MailYes, people will die, says Boris – just keep calm and carry on  The IndependentCoronavirus in the UK: History has its eyes on Boris Johnson and the choices his Government makes to contain outbreak  inewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• The Next Space Station Crew Trains for Launch on This Week @NASA – March 13, 2020 - NASA

  13-03-2020 21:26 via news.google.com
  
  The Next Space Station Crew Trains for Launch on This Week @NASA – March 13, 2020  NASACoronavirus latest: Why the International Space Station is NOT the safest place to be  Express.co.ukSpace to Ground: 20x: 03/13/2020  NASA JohnsonView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway to continue with full studio audience this weekend - digitalspy.com

  13-03-2020 21:14 via news.google.com
  
  Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway to continue with full studio audience this weekend  digitalspy.comCoronavirus sees Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway finale trip to Florida cancelled  Mirror OnlineAnt and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway will go ahead with live audience despite coronavirus concerns  The SunSaturday Night Takeaway finale at Walt Disney World in Florida cancelled due to coronavirus  Chronicle LiveAnt and Dec's Saturday Night Ta
  
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• BREAKING: Donald Trump declares a national emergency - Sky News

  13-03-2020 21:03 via news.google.com
  
  BREAKING: Donald Trump declares a national emergency  Sky NewsThe sick joke of Donald Trump's presidency isn't funny any more  The GuardianCoronavirus is going to have untold effects on the 2020 election — we need to prepare now  The IndependentTrump just proved he's finally taking coronavirus seriously. But how much will this late start cost us?  The IndependentCoronavirus cancels campaign rallies in blow to Trump and Sanders. Biden, not so much.&nb
  
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• Coronavirus and social distancing: is it risky to go to the pub or gym? - The Guardian

  13-03-2020 21:02 via news.google.com
  Coronavirus and social distancing: is it risky to go to the pub or gym?  The Guardian
  
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• Coronavirus: Domino’s and Deliveroo bring in ‘contact-free deliveries’

  13-03-2020 20:56
  
  The free service aims to give "peace of mind" to customers wishing to limit physical contact over coronavirus fears.
  
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• Hospitals set to postpone operations as NHS braces for coronavirus - Financial Times

  13-03-2020 20:52 via news.google.com
  Hospitals set to postpone operations as NHS braces for coronavirus  Financial Times
  
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• Al Boum Photo wins back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups - The Guardian

  13-03-2020 20:47 via news.google.com
  Al Boum Photo wins back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups  The GuardianCheltenham Gold Cup: Al Boum Photo goes back-to-back for Willie Mullins four-timer  Sky SportsPunters make most of final day chances at Cheltenham  Racing TVCheltenham Festival: Al Boum Photo lands back-to-back Gold Cup wins  BBC NewsCheltenham Festival: Willie Mullins top trainer; jockey honours for Paul Townend; JP McManus top owner  Sky SportsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Italy death toll jumps by 250 in one day to 1,266 - Metro.co.uk

  13-03-2020 20:34 via news.google.com
  Italy death toll jumps by 250 in one day to 1,266  Metro.co.ukCoronavirus deaths in Italy up by 250 in a day to 1,266  Sky NewsCoronavirus: Three reasons why the UK could avoid Italy's fate  BBC NewsCoronavirus KILLS Italy medical chief, 67, as death toll leaps 23% in a DAY to over 1,000 with 15,000  The SunCoronavirus: Italy says 1,000 have died but lockdown can work  BBC NewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Fox News accused of downplaying coronavirus as it moves to protect staff

  13-03-2020 20:32
  
  Fox News accused of downplaying coronavirus as it moves to protect staffThe cable news channel has featured guests suggesting an anti-Trump agenda among those calling for more action and others promoting conspiracy theories
  
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• Met superintendent sacked over child abuse video

  13-03-2020 20:26
  
  Superintendent Novlett Robyn Williams was dismissed with immediate effect.
  
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• Cedric sends message to Arsenal fans following Mikel Arteta's coronavirus diagnosis - Football.London

  13-03-2020 20:18 via news.google.com
  Cedric sends message to Arsenal fans following Mikel Arteta's coronavirus diagnosis  Football.LondonPremier League prepares for suspension after Arteta tests positive for Covid-19  The GuardianCoronavirus: How the global pandemic has affected Premier League clubs  BBC SportWhat every Premier League manager has said about the Coronavirus  PlanetFootballScouting report: This is Arsenal's main weakness and this is how Brighton exploit it  Brighton &
  
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• Coronavirus: Scientists question Government policy on herd immunity

  13-03-2020 20:08
  
  Sir Patrick Vallance, England’s chief scientific adviser, has suggested the Government's policy could create a useful level of immunity.
  
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• 'Testing, testing, testing': Pelosi introduces 'evidence based' coronavirus response just before Trump speech - The Independent

  13-03-2020 20:07 via news.google.com
  'Testing, testing, testing': Pelosi introduces 'evidence based' coronavirus response just before Trump speech  The IndependentHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will pass coronavirus legislation  CNNDemocrats and White House strike deal on coronavirus package  Financial TimesLiz Peek: Democrats attacking Trump coronavirus response hurt economy – they shouldn't politicize crisis  Fox NewsPelosi says deal reached on coronavirus bill, but GOP lea
  
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• Your coronavirus reading list: reader suggestions to bring joy in difficult times

  13-03-2020 20:00
  
  From Terry Pratchett’s Discworld to Robert Macfarlane’s nature rambles, here are just some of your recommended reads for when things get tough – like a 14-day quarantineRobert Macfarlane writes lyrically and lovingly about the places (mainly in Britain) he walks through. He combines his sense of wonder with thorough knowledge of the places he journeys to, their history, previous written works by poets, authors, artists and explorers and others who have travelled and wondered al
  
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• Queen forced to cancel engagements for first time because of Covid-19

  13-03-2020 19:59
  
  Queen forced to cancel engagements for first time because of Covid-19Cancellations of pubic events are ‘radical departure’ for the monarch, and even Trooping the Colour in doubt
  
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• Gordon Brown calls for ‘concerted global response’ to coronavirus

  13-03-2020 19:59
  
  The ex-PM says world leaders are retreating into 'national silos' rather than coming together to deal with the crisis.
  
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• Cheltenham Festival bubble brings respite despite disbelief elsewhere - The Guardian

  13-03-2020 19:59 via news.google.com
  Cheltenham Festival bubble brings respite despite disbelief elsewhere  The GuardianCheltenham tips: Our top tipster's 1-2-3 predictions including Gold Cup on Day Four  Daily StarMore than 70,000 racegoers set to brave coronavirus fears for Gold Cup day at Cheltenham Festival  Daily MailCheltenham Festival: Al Boum Photo lands back-to-back Gold Cup wins  BBC NewsThe Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup: Al Boum Photo "must have a big chance"  Racing TVView
  
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• Police chief sacked over child sexual abuse video despite support

  13-03-2020 19:52
  
  Police chief sacked over child sexual abuse video despite supportRobyn Williams sacked following conviction last year after her sister sent her a video
  
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• Pete Mitchell: Former BBC Radio 2 presenter dies aged 61 - BBC News

  13-03-2020 19:39 via news.google.com
  
  Pete Mitchell: Former BBC Radio 2 presenter dies aged 61  BBC NewsBBC Radio 2 and Virgin Radio presenter Pete Mitchell dies after collapsing near his home  Daily MailTributes pour in for Virgin Radio and Key 103 presenter Pete Mitchell who has died at the age of 61  Manchester Evening NewsPete Mitchell dead: BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music presenter dies aged 61  Mirror OnlinePete Mitchell dead: BBC Radio 2 and Virgin presenter collapses and dies aged 61 while out
  
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• First virus death in Scotland as Europe declared epicentre of pandemic

  13-03-2020 19:35
  
  Experts have defended the UK approach, against a backdrop of other nations shutting schools and banning mass gatherings.
  
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• Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance – the quiet heroes standing up in our time of crisis - Telegraph.co.uk

  13-03-2020 19:28 via news.google.com
  Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance – the quiet heroes standing up in our time of crisis  Telegraph.co.ukBREAKING: UK needs to get COVID-19 for 'herd immunity'  Sky NewsThe Guardian view on science and coronavirus: no certainties, just judgments  The GuardianCoronavirus: UK measures defended after criticism  BBC NewsMore than 200 new cases of Covid-19 as cases soar towards 800  Hull Daily MailView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Local elections and London mayoral race postponed for a year - The Guardian

  13-03-2020 19:20 via news.google.com
  Local elections and London mayoral race postponed for a year  The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• First cases seen in NI of Covid-19 community transmission not linked to travel

  13-03-2020 19:19
  
  Another nine positive cases were detected on Friday, bringing the tally to 29.
  
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• Coronavirus: London Marathon postponed until October - BBC News

  13-03-2020 19:16 via news.google.com
  
  Coronavirus: London Marathon postponed until October  BBC NewsBoston Marathon postponed over COVID-19 concerns  WMUR-TVLondon Marathon 2020 postponed until October over coronavirus chaos, organisers confirm  The SunBoston Marathon postponed until Sept. amid COVID-19 containment measures  Boston 25 NewsCoronavirus postpones Boston Marathon for first time in history  Boston HeraldView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• In Pictures: Deserted streets and shopping centres as coronavirus fears bite

  13-03-2020 19:11
  
  Tourists are also staying away from popular cities and attractions.
  
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• Arlene Foster vows to learn the lessons of RHI after public inquiry report

  13-03-2020 19:09
  
  The investigation said a multiplicity of errors and omissions rather than political corruption was the reason for the RHI failures.
  
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• Alex Salmond trial: woman claims ex-first minister 'acted like a zombie'

  13-03-2020 19:09
  
  Alex Salmond trial: woman claims ex-first minister 'acted like a zombie'Another witness alleged the politician ‘felt my backside because he could’
  
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• Coronavirus: Experts cast doubt on UK plan for ‘herd immunity’ - The Independent

  13-03-2020 19:05 via news.google.com
  Coronavirus: Experts cast doubt on UK plan for ‘herd immunity’  The IndependentCoronavirus: UK measures defended after criticism  BBC NewsThe Guardian view on science and coronavirus: no certainties, just judgments  The GuardianCoronavirus: The number of people that have to get the virus for it to slow down  ExpressCoronavirus: Government expert defends not closing UK schools  BBC NewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Coronavirus: How will the suspension affect football in Britain?

  13-03-2020 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With elite football in Britain postponed for three weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic, what happens now?
  
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• Jeremy Vine Show to be filmed without live audience ‘as precaution’

  13-03-2020 18:59
  
  The BBC and Channel 4 will continue to film shows with audiences.
  
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• Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference goes online-only due to coronavirus - Engadget

  13-03-2020 18:56 via news.google.com
  Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference goes online-only due to coronavirus  EngadgetWWDC 2020 is happening, just not in person  CNETApple's WWDC annual showcase cancelled in favour of online event  BBC NewsApple announces online-only WWDC 2020 due to coronavirus spread  The VergeApple could help ease coronavirus panic, but it probably won’t  VentureBeatView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Investors fear that monetary easing is losing its potency - Financial Times

  13-03-2020 18:54 via news.google.com
  Investors fear that monetary easing is losing its potency  Financial TimesView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Edinburgh Airport warns of three months without passengers due to coronavirus

  13-03-2020 18:52
  
  A range of measures are being considered by the airport including a shorter working week and unpaid leave for staff.
  
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• OnePlus 8 Pro may have just leaked because Robert Downey Jr was holding it - TechRadar

  13-03-2020 18:50 via news.google.com
  OnePlus 8 Pro may have just leaked because Robert Downey Jr was holding it  TechRadarOnePlus 8 and 8 Pro to be revealed on April 15, the OnePlus 8 lite is getting delayed - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comTech fans convinced Robert Downey Jr just leaked 'quad camera' phone  Metro.co.ukRobert Downey Jr gives us a sneak peak of OnePlus 8 Pro - MSPoweruser  MSPoweruserLeaked pic shows Robert Downey Jr. holding the OnePlus 8 Pro  Notebookcheck.netView
  
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