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| UK coronavirus live: NHS to launch Covid-19 recovery service to treat long-term effects | UK coronavirus live: NHS to launch Covid-19 recovery service to treat long-term effects |
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| The 72nd anniversary of NHS will see clap for carers at 5pm, as day two of lockdown easing measures take place in England | The 72nd anniversary of NHS will see clap for carers at 5pm, as day two of lockdown easing measures take place in England |
| Coronavirus figures and terminologies can be very confusing. This is a really helpful explainer if you’re getting a little lost! | |
| Thanks to everyone who’s getting in touch with tips and pointers. | Thanks to everyone who’s getting in touch with tips and pointers. |
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| If you’re just joining us, here’s a summary of the key coronavirus developments in the UK today: | If you’re just joining us, here’s a summary of the key coronavirus developments in the UK today: |
| A further 18 people have died in England, and one person in Wales. Scotland has not produced the latest death toll due a “technical issue”, but it has nine new confirmed cases of the virus. | A further 18 people have died in England, and one person in Wales. Scotland has not produced the latest death toll due a “technical issue”, but it has nine new confirmed cases of the virus. |
| NHS England has launched a coronavirus recovery service to support survivors of the virus as they navigate the long-term effects. It will include physical and mental health support. You can read more here. | NHS England has launched a coronavirus recovery service to support survivors of the virus as they navigate the long-term effects. It will include physical and mental health support. You can read more here. |
| Fears that emergency services would be overwhelmed after the reopening in pubs in England yesterday appear to have been unfounded. While the longer-term impact on the spread of the virus is not yet clear, police and A&E departments said they coped well last night. | Fears that emergency services would be overwhelmed after the reopening in pubs in England yesterday appear to have been unfounded. While the longer-term impact on the spread of the virus is not yet clear, police and A&E departments said they coped well last night. |
| The NHS turns 72! Leaders across the UK have expressed their pride and gratitude to the service and its staff ahead of a nationwide clap at 5pm to commemorate the occasion. Last night, buildings turned blue in honour of the NHS. | The NHS turns 72! Leaders across the UK have expressed their pride and gratitude to the service and its staff ahead of a nationwide clap at 5pm to commemorate the occasion. Last night, buildings turned blue in honour of the NHS. |
| The chief executive of NHS England said the NHS was preparing for a possible second wave of coronavirus in the winter. Sir Simon Stevens this would be particularly difficult if it coincided with seasonal bouts of the flu, which has similar symptoms to coronavirus, so the NHS needed to roll out unprecedented flu immunisation schemes. | The chief executive of NHS England said the NHS was preparing for a possible second wave of coronavirus in the winter. Sir Simon Stevens this would be particularly difficult if it coincided with seasonal bouts of the flu, which has similar symptoms to coronavirus, so the NHS needed to roll out unprecedented flu immunisation schemes. |
| Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to roll out a new economic package focused on jobs on Wednesday. | Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to roll out a new economic package focused on jobs on Wednesday. |
| Despite the circulation of photos showing crowds and no social distancing in London’s Soho last night, health secretary Matt Hancock said the vast majority of people were “doing the right thing”. | Despite the circulation of photos showing crowds and no social distancing in London’s Soho last night, health secretary Matt Hancock said the vast majority of people were “doing the right thing”. |
| Jeremy Clarkson says he will vote Labour for the first time in his life. The TV presenter cited the government’s handling of the pandemic as his main reason to depart from the Conservatives. | Jeremy Clarkson says he will vote Labour for the first time in his life. The TV presenter cited the government’s handling of the pandemic as his main reason to depart from the Conservatives. |
| One of the largest studies into the long-term health implications of coronavirus launched in the UK today. Around 10,000 patients are expected to take part in the study, which has been given £8.4m by the government. | One of the largest studies into the long-term health implications of coronavirus launched in the UK today. Around 10,000 patients are expected to take part in the study, which has been given £8.4m by the government. |
| Labour leader Keir Starmer has expressed his pride in the NHS, in an emotional video celebrating its birthday. | Labour leader Keir Starmer has expressed his pride in the NHS, in an emotional video celebrating its birthday. |
| He talks about his mother, a nurse who also had a health condition that made her heavily reliant on the NHS. | He talks about his mother, a nurse who also had a health condition that made her heavily reliant on the NHS. |
| You can watch the video here: | You can watch the video here: |
| One more person in Wales has died after testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total death toll in the country to 1,531. | One more person in Wales has died after testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total death toll in the country to 1,531. |
| The total number of positive tests has increased in Wales by 15 to 15,890. | The total number of positive tests has increased in Wales by 15 to 15,890. |
| This is a very interesting interview with the former WHO director Anthony Costello. | This is a very interesting interview with the former WHO director Anthony Costello. |
| The Independent Sage member talks Matt Hancock, the likelihood of a vaccine and why 50,000 deaths were preventable. | The Independent Sage member talks Matt Hancock, the likelihood of a vaccine and why 50,000 deaths were preventable. |
| NHS England has released the latest figures on the recorded coronavirus death toll: | NHS England has released the latest figures on the recorded coronavirus death toll: |
| A further 18 people who tested positive for the coronavirus have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 28,889. | A further 18 people who tested positive for the coronavirus have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 28,889. |
| Patients were aged between 54 and 94 years old, and all had known underlying health conditions. | Patients were aged between 54 and 94 years old, and all had known underlying health conditions. |
| The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows: | The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows: |
| East of England 1 | East of England 1 |
| London 0 | London 0 |
| Midlands 5 | Midlands 5 |
| North East & Yorkshire 1 | North East & Yorkshire 1 |
| North West 1 | North West 1 |
| South East 10 | South East 10 |
| South West 0 | South West 0 |
| While these numbers are lower than the average, it is worth noting that there is often a lag in reporting over the weekend, which can lead to lower numbers. | While these numbers are lower than the average, it is worth noting that there is often a lag in reporting over the weekend, which can lead to lower numbers. |
| Since Tuesday 28 April, NHS England and NHS Improvement have also reported the number of patient deaths where there has been no Covid-19 positive test result, but where Covid-19 is documented as a direct or underlying cause of death on part 1 or part 2 of the death certification process. | Since Tuesday 28 April, NHS England and NHS Improvement have also reported the number of patient deaths where there has been no Covid-19 positive test result, but where Covid-19 is documented as a direct or underlying cause of death on part 1 or part 2 of the death certification process. |
| This change has been introduced for deaths that occurred on 24 April and subsequently. | This change has been introduced for deaths that occurred on 24 April and subsequently. |
| Fears that emergency services would be overwhelmed after pubs and restaurants reopened in England this weekend did not materialise, according to initial reports. | Fears that emergency services would be overwhelmed after pubs and restaurants reopened in England this weekend did not materialise, according to initial reports. |
| Ahead of pubs opening for the first time since 23 March, NHS England warned hospitals and ambulance services that demand for care was likely to reach “that of New Year’s Eve”, while police forces deployed extra patrols. | Ahead of pubs opening for the first time since 23 March, NHS England warned hospitals and ambulance services that demand for care was likely to reach “that of New Year’s Eve”, while police forces deployed extra patrols. |
| However, early indications are that criminality and the number of A&E admissions as a result of alcohol were not as widespread as many had anticipated, although there were small pockets of disorder. | However, early indications are that criminality and the number of A&E admissions as a result of alcohol were not as widespread as many had anticipated, although there were small pockets of disorder. |
| Read more from my colleague Haroon Siddique here: | Read more from my colleague Haroon Siddique here: |
| Publicans in Dublin have criticised overcrowding and a lack of social distancing across the city last night, saying it risks public health and presents a negative image. | Publicans in Dublin have criticised overcrowding and a lack of social distancing across the city last night, saying it risks public health and presents a negative image. |
| Their intervention came after photographs circulated on social media showing busy streets last night. | Their intervention came after photographs circulated on social media showing busy streets last night. |
| The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) condemned those responsible. It said: “This is in no way acceptable and completely jeopardises public health, given the lack of social distancing observed. | The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) condemned those responsible. It said: “This is in no way acceptable and completely jeopardises public health, given the lack of social distancing observed. |
| “Unfortunately scenes like this have been taking place over the last few weekends in Dublin city centre,” it said. “We are reminding pubs who are serving ‘takeout’ of their responsibilities.” | “Unfortunately scenes like this have been taking place over the last few weekends in Dublin city centre,” it said. “We are reminding pubs who are serving ‘takeout’ of their responsibilities.” |
| “We welcome and fully endorse the active garda inspection operation to ensure compliance with the reopening guidelines,” it said. | “We welcome and fully endorse the active garda inspection operation to ensure compliance with the reopening guidelines,” it said. |
| Legal advice issued by the gardai in May said that any drinks purchased to take aways during the lockdown must be consumed more than 100 metres from the pub which sold the alcohol. The advice also indicated the gardai have power to confiscate drink being consumed on the road or in a public place. | Legal advice issued by the gardai in May said that any drinks purchased to take aways during the lockdown must be consumed more than 100 metres from the pub which sold the alcohol. The advice also indicated the gardai have power to confiscate drink being consumed on the road or in a public place. |
| Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has urged the government to improve the data on coronavirus given to local authorities. | Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has urged the government to improve the data on coronavirus given to local authorities. |
| Health secretary Matt Hancock responded to previous issues with data raised by Burnham on today’s Andrew Marr show, suggesting Burnham simply needed “help” to understand the figures. | Health secretary Matt Hancock responded to previous issues with data raised by Burnham on today’s Andrew Marr show, suggesting Burnham simply needed “help” to understand the figures. |
| In response, Burnham said local authorities needed “real-time”, “reliable” data. | In response, Burnham said local authorities needed “real-time”, “reliable” data. |
| Unexpected development from Jeremy Clarkson, who is not known for his leftwing opinions. | Unexpected development from Jeremy Clarkson, who is not known for his leftwing opinions. |
| Sheffield city region mayor Dan Jarvis has said there is a clear link between coronavirus infection rates and deprivation. | Sheffield city region mayor Dan Jarvis has said there is a clear link between coronavirus infection rates and deprivation. |
| Speaking to Sky News this morning, Jarvis said there was a clear connection between inequality and the virus. | Speaking to Sky News this morning, Jarvis said there was a clear connection between inequality and the virus. |
| “There are striking similarities when you look at those places that are on the top 10 list of affected areas. I think there is a clear link with deprivation,” he said. “I think what government has to do is ensure that all of the support and, critically, the resource is available to those areas to make sure that they have got everything that they need to ensure that the figures go in the right direction.” | “There are striking similarities when you look at those places that are on the top 10 list of affected areas. I think there is a clear link with deprivation,” he said. “I think what government has to do is ensure that all of the support and, critically, the resource is available to those areas to make sure that they have got everything that they need to ensure that the figures go in the right direction.” |
| Jarvis said the coronavirus outbreak had highlighted economic inequality, and called on chancellor Rishi Sunak to use his economic statement on Wednesday to deal with inequality issues. | Jarvis said the coronavirus outbreak had highlighted economic inequality, and called on chancellor Rishi Sunak to use his economic statement on Wednesday to deal with inequality issues. |
| “I think this is an incredibly important moment for the country and what I want to see is the chancellor demonstrate his commitment to investing in our economy, to tackling the longer-term structural inequalities that we’ve faced for far too long. I think it’s a really important role for devolution to play here,” he said. | “I think this is an incredibly important moment for the country and what I want to see is the chancellor demonstrate his commitment to investing in our economy, to tackling the longer-term structural inequalities that we’ve faced for far too long. I think it’s a really important role for devolution to play here,” he said. |
| “This needs to be a moment of renewal so we’ve brought forward a renewal action plan which would secure 50,000 jobs, support 25,000 businesses and create 3,000 apprenticeships but we need the chancellor to support that, to invest in it, as part of a new deal for the north … a big opportunity for the chancellor – he is a Yorkshire MP – on Wednesday and I hope that he takes it.” | “This needs to be a moment of renewal so we’ve brought forward a renewal action plan which would secure 50,000 jobs, support 25,000 businesses and create 3,000 apprenticeships but we need the chancellor to support that, to invest in it, as part of a new deal for the north … a big opportunity for the chancellor – he is a Yorkshire MP – on Wednesday and I hope that he takes it.” |
| Surrey police also said so-called Super Saturday had passed without incident. | Surrey police also said so-called Super Saturday had passed without incident. |
| DCI Amy Buffoni said easing “was well respected” in Surrey. | DCI Amy Buffoni said easing “was well respected” in Surrey. |
| “I want to thank everyone who has worked hard in ensuring that businesses could start to reopen to the public while keeping business owners, employees and the wider public safe during this continuing pandemic,” he said. | “I want to thank everyone who has worked hard in ensuring that businesses could start to reopen to the public while keeping business owners, employees and the wider public safe during this continuing pandemic,” he said. |
| “No doubt many stayed at home last night balancing the risk that they are willing to personally accept but we should remember that we all have a part to play in reducing the risk of local lockdowns. | “No doubt many stayed at home last night balancing the risk that they are willing to personally accept but we should remember that we all have a part to play in reducing the risk of local lockdowns. |
| “I encourage us all to maintain the government guidance on social distancing and the use of face coverings.” | “I encourage us all to maintain the government guidance on social distancing and the use of face coverings.” |
| Commander Bas Javid of the Metropolitan police says he is “pleased there were no significant issues or incidents in the capital” despite some areas being “notably busy”. | Commander Bas Javid of the Metropolitan police says he is “pleased there were no significant issues or incidents in the capital” despite some areas being “notably busy”. |
| “The majority of the public complied with social distancing guidelines and remained vigilant. While some areas were notably busy such as Soho and Portobello Road, we are pleased there were no significant issues or incidents in the capital,” he said. | “The majority of the public complied with social distancing guidelines and remained vigilant. While some areas were notably busy such as Soho and Portobello Road, we are pleased there were no significant issues or incidents in the capital,” he said. |
| He also said a “small number” of premises closed early on advice from police officers due to overcrowding and a lack of social distancing. | He also said a “small number” of premises closed early on advice from police officers due to overcrowding and a lack of social distancing. |
| “There were well-versed plans for this weekend and we worked closely with our partners and licensed premises – this was demonstrated by compliance from the large majority of venues and members of the public,” he said. “Officers were on patrol engaging with members of the public and hospitality venues to ensure a peaceful night and that will continue today.” | “There were well-versed plans for this weekend and we worked closely with our partners and licensed premises – this was demonstrated by compliance from the large majority of venues and members of the public,” he said. “Officers were on patrol engaging with members of the public and hospitality venues to ensure a peaceful night and that will continue today.” |
| “It’s vital that we don’t lose track of how far we have come and all act responsibly and play our part to minimise the spread of coronavirus,” he added. | “It’s vital that we don’t lose track of how far we have come and all act responsibly and play our part to minimise the spread of coronavirus,” he added. |
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