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| UK coronavirus live: 367 people die within 24 hours, highest since end of May | UK coronavirus live: 367 people die within 24 hours, highest since end of May |
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| Covid-19 patient numbers in Leeds now higher than during first wave; total number of deaths from Covid-19 across UK reaches 61,116 | Covid-19 patient numbers in Leeds now higher than during first wave; total number of deaths from Covid-19 across UK reaches 61,116 |
| Nicola Sturgeon has warned North and South Lanarkshire could be placed under the most severe restrictions on Monday, at level 4 under the new ranking system, after a surge in cases in both areas. | |
| The first minister told Holyrood she hoped the situation in both areas would stabilise during the week, meaning they would escape that designation by the time she finally decided which levels would be applied in which areas on Thursday. | |
| She said over the last 24 hours, 25 people with confirmed infections had died, another 48 people admitted to hospital and there had been 1,327 positive tests, taking Scotland’s total to 59,201. The number in intensive care fell by eight to 82. | |
| While the rate of increase was subsiding, she warned fatality and hospitalisation figures would continue to rise in the next few weeks but the imperative was to get cases down to as low as possible by Christmas. | |
| After publishing Scotland’s five-tier controls system on Friday, Sturgeon gave MSPs an indication of which levels councils were likely to be in. | |
| She said ministers had relaxed some of the proposed restrictions on bars, restaurants and cafes. All hospitality businesses could now open until 6pm at level 3, provided no alcohol is sold, and under level 2 restaurants and pubs could now serve alcohol with food until 8pm. | |
| The Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland, Highland and Moray were the only councils likely to be in level 1, the second lowest tier. Most of Scotland outside the central belt would be level 2 while central Scotland would stay in level 3. | |
| She said Dundee, where cases have been rising sharply, could be put into level 3, involving a ban on alcohol sales, no indoor socialisation, and restrictions on hotels and B&Bs. | |
| A new postcode checker would become operational before Monday to allow people to see what levels applied to their areas, she added. | |
| The UK government said a further 367 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Tuesday. This brings the total to 45,365. That is the highest daily figure since 27 May, when 422 deaths were reported. | The UK government said a further 367 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Tuesday. This brings the total to 45,365. That is the highest daily figure since 27 May, when 422 deaths were reported. |
| Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies for deaths where Covid-19 has been mentioned on the death certificate, together with additional data on deaths that have occurred in recent days, show there have now been 61,000 deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK. | Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies for deaths where Covid-19 has been mentioned on the death certificate, together with additional data on deaths that have occurred in recent days, show there have now been 61,000 deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK. |
| The government said that, as of 9am on Tuesday, there had been a further 22,885 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK. It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 917,575. | The government said that, as of 9am on Tuesday, there had been a further 22,885 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK. It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 917,575. |
| Dr Mary Bousted, the joint general secretary of the National EducationUnion, said the school attendance figures were “shocking” (see 2.31pm.) and raised concerns about remote learning with so many pupils out of the classroom. | Dr Mary Bousted, the joint general secretary of the National EducationUnion, said the school attendance figures were “shocking” (see 2.31pm.) and raised concerns about remote learning with so many pupils out of the classroom. |
| Only essential operations are going ahead at hospitals in Leeds after the number of patients Covid-19 being treated rose to levels higher than in the first wave of the virus. | Only essential operations are going ahead at hospitals in Leeds after the number of patients Covid-19 being treated rose to levels higher than in the first wave of the virus. |
| In a statement, Leeds Teaching hospitals NHS trust - which runs Leeds General infirmary and St James’s hospital - said: | In a statement, Leeds Teaching hospitals NHS trust - which runs Leeds General infirmary and St James’s hospital - said: |
| The statement went on: | The statement went on: |
| The trust said that the hospitals currently have 263 patients who have tested positive for Covid-19, including 22 in intensive care, which is more than at the peak of the pandemic in mid-April. | The trust said that the hospitals currently have 263 patients who have tested positive for Covid-19, including 22 in intensive care, which is more than at the peak of the pandemic in mid-April. |
| Andy Burnham has accused Tesco of failing to be “Covid-safe” over the wearing of face coverings, accusing the supermarket giant of having failed to take a “responsible attitude”. | Andy Burnham has accused Tesco of failing to be “Covid-safe” over the wearing of face coverings, accusing the supermarket giant of having failed to take a “responsible attitude”. |
| The Greater Manchester mayor told the Lords economic affairs committee that local leaders had called for the government to hand over powers to take targeted enforcement action against firms that fail to protect staff and customers. | The Greater Manchester mayor told the Lords economic affairs committee that local leaders had called for the government to hand over powers to take targeted enforcement action against firms that fail to protect staff and customers. |
| The Duchess of Cornwall has said the health and social care secretary, Matt Hancock, was left “impressed” by a demonstration of Covid-19 detecting dogs trained by a charity she supports. | The Duchess of Cornwall has said the health and social care secretary, Matt Hancock, was left “impressed” by a demonstration of Covid-19 detecting dogs trained by a charity she supports. |
| Camilla was joined by the secretary of state for the event staged by the Medical Detection Dogs where labradors, trained to sniff out the virus, were put through their paces in Paddington station. | Camilla was joined by the secretary of state for the event staged by the Medical Detection Dogs where labradors, trained to sniff out the virus, were put through their paces in Paddington station. |
| The Department of Health has helped to fund the clinical trials, which are being run as a collaboration between the charity and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Durham University. | The Department of Health has helped to fund the clinical trials, which are being run as a collaboration between the charity and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Durham University. |
| Six times during the demonstration, labradors Bob and Basil picked out the person wearing an item of clothing impregnated with the scent of Covid-19 from five volunteers. | Six times during the demonstration, labradors Bob and Basil picked out the person wearing an item of clothing impregnated with the scent of Covid-19 from five volunteers. |
| In the past, the dogs being trained have shown they can find a Covid-19 sufferer who is not showing symptoms within half a second. | In the past, the dogs being trained have shown they can find a Covid-19 sufferer who is not showing symptoms within half a second. |
| It is hoped in the coming months the animals could be deployed at airports, train stations and sporting venues to assist with the rapid screening of people. | It is hoped in the coming months the animals could be deployed at airports, train stations and sporting venues to assist with the rapid screening of people. |
| Camilla, who is patron of Medical Detection Dogs, described the dogs as “simply remarkable, so impressive”. | Camilla, who is patron of Medical Detection Dogs, described the dogs as “simply remarkable, so impressive”. |
| Hancock held one of the dogs being trained and said: | Hancock held one of the dogs being trained and said: |
| Parks and libraries should be closed as a “last resort” during any potential future lockdowns, researchers have said. | Parks and libraries should be closed as a “last resort” during any potential future lockdowns, researchers have said. |
| They found 75% of babies and toddlers have spent more time watching TV or playing with a tablet during lockdown. Those from disadvantaged backgrounds were more likely to have higher daily screen use, experts said. | They found 75% of babies and toddlers have spent more time watching TV or playing with a tablet during lockdown. Those from disadvantaged backgrounds were more likely to have higher daily screen use, experts said. |
| Researchers from Oxford Brookes and the universities of Oxford, Leeds, Warwick and East Anglia set out to explore the disruption caused to families’ lives during lockdown, particularly due to the closure of libraries, playgroups plus parks and other outdoor spaces. | Researchers from Oxford Brookes and the universities of Oxford, Leeds, Warwick and East Anglia set out to explore the disruption caused to families’ lives during lockdown, particularly due to the closure of libraries, playgroups plus parks and other outdoor spaces. |
| They polled 500 parents of children under three during the spring on the amount of time spent doing enrichment activities - such as reading, playing and singing - and screen time both before and during lockdown. Overall, 90% of families reported an increase in enriching activities during lockdown. | They polled 500 parents of children under three during the spring on the amount of time spent doing enrichment activities - such as reading, playing and singing - and screen time both before and during lockdown. Overall, 90% of families reported an increase in enriching activities during lockdown. |
| During lockdown, but not before, parents from more disadvantaged backgrounds were less likely to engage in enriching activities with their child, particularly activities requiring outdoor space and access to books. | During lockdown, but not before, parents from more disadvantaged backgrounds were less likely to engage in enriching activities with their child, particularly activities requiring outdoor space and access to books. |
| Screen time increased for most children but the finding was even more true among those from disadvantaged backgrounds - those with a low income, lower levels of education or occupational status or from a deprived neighbourhood. | Screen time increased for most children but the finding was even more true among those from disadvantaged backgrounds - those with a low income, lower levels of education or occupational status or from a deprived neighbourhood. |
| As a result, the authors have recommended communal outdoor spaces and libraries should be closed only as a last resort in lockdowns. Children from disadvantaged families should be given extra support to promote their early development, the authors added. | As a result, the authors have recommended communal outdoor spaces and libraries should be closed only as a last resort in lockdowns. Children from disadvantaged families should be given extra support to promote their early development, the authors added. |
| University of Oxford researcher Alex Hendry said: | University of Oxford researcher Alex Hendry said: |
| Oxford Brookes University researcher Dr Nayeli Gonzalez-Gomez said: | Oxford Brookes University researcher Dr Nayeli Gonzalez-Gomez said: |
| A non-invasive Covid-19 breath test that delivers results “within one minute” is being developed by UK scientists, PA Media reports. | A non-invasive Covid-19 breath test that delivers results “within one minute” is being developed by UK scientists, PA Media reports. |
| The technology, which is being worked on as part of a project known as TOXI-Triage, uses “breath signatures” to “rapidly distinguish Covid-19 from other respiratory conditions”. | The technology, which is being worked on as part of a project known as TOXI-Triage, uses “breath signatures” to “rapidly distinguish Covid-19 from other respiratory conditions”. |
| The researchers said their findings, published in The Lancet’s EclinicalMedicine journal, could dramatically improve the experience of taking a coronavirus test as well as “play a part in restarting the economy”. | The researchers said their findings, published in The Lancet’s EclinicalMedicine journal, could dramatically improve the experience of taking a coronavirus test as well as “play a part in restarting the economy”. |
| Emma Brodrick, systems application manager at the Imspex Group, a diagnostics company based in Wales and collaborating on the research, said the two current leading tests for Covid-19 - antigen detection and PCR - both utilise invasive means of taking samples, which can be uncomfortable for the patient and may discourage somebody from getting a test. | Emma Brodrick, systems application manager at the Imspex Group, a diagnostics company based in Wales and collaborating on the research, said the two current leading tests for Covid-19 - antigen detection and PCR - both utilise invasive means of taking samples, which can be uncomfortable for the patient and may discourage somebody from getting a test. |
| For that reason, developing a minimally invasive test that produces results rapidly was particularly compelling, she said. | For that reason, developing a minimally invasive test that produces results rapidly was particularly compelling, she said. |
| Paul Thomas, professor of analytical science from Loughborough University’s department of chemistry, said the team was encouraged by the findings but added more data was required to develop the test. | Paul Thomas, professor of analytical science from Loughborough University’s department of chemistry, said the team was encouraged by the findings but added more data was required to develop the test. |
| The researchers recruited 98 patients for the small study, of whom 31 had coronavirus. Their aim was to identify the biomarkers present in the breath of someone affected by Covid-19 and distinguish those signatures from other respiratory tract infections. | The researchers recruited 98 patients for the small study, of whom 31 had coronavirus. Their aim was to identify the biomarkers present in the breath of someone affected by Covid-19 and distinguish those signatures from other respiratory tract infections. |
| Led by Loughborough University, the project was launched four years ago with the aim to determine the most effective ways to give medical and toxic assessments to the casualties of a chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear event. The team involved in the project repurposed some of the existing the technology to design a Covid-19 breath test. | Led by Loughborough University, the project was launched four years ago with the aim to determine the most effective ways to give medical and toxic assessments to the casualties of a chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear event. The team involved in the project repurposed some of the existing the technology to design a Covid-19 breath test. |
| Santi Dominguez, chief executive of the Imspex Group, said: | Santi Dominguez, chief executive of the Imspex Group, said: |
| NHS England said a further 207 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 32,117. The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows: | NHS England said a further 207 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 32,117. The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows: |
| East of England - 17 | East of England - 17 |
| London - 17 | London - 17 |
| Midlands - 26 | Midlands - 26 |
| North East & Yorkshire - 44 | North East & Yorkshire - 44 |
| North West - 77 | North West - 77 |
| South East - 13 | South East - 13 |
| South West - 13 | South West - 13 |
| Leeds Teaching hospitals trust, one of the largest hospital trusts in England, is to cancel some elective operations as admissions of patients with Covid-19 rises steeply in Yorkshire, the Health Service Journal understands. | Leeds Teaching hospitals trust, one of the largest hospital trusts in England, is to cancel some elective operations as admissions of patients with Covid-19 rises steeply in Yorkshire, the Health Service Journal understands. |
| The HSJ, citing a well-placed source, reports that the trust has now entered its “surge” capacity - the repurposing of additional beds - and will cancel some routine surgical lists from Wednesday. The extent of cancellations has not yet been determined. | The HSJ, citing a well-placed source, reports that the trust has now entered its “surge” capacity - the repurposing of additional beds - and will cancel some routine surgical lists from Wednesday. The extent of cancellations has not yet been determined. |
| The trust is believed to be due to make an official announcement later this afternoon. | The trust is believed to be due to make an official announcement later this afternoon. |
| Amid rapid increases in the Yorkshire and North East region of patients in hospital with Covid-19, figures published by NHS England showed the total number in South Yorkshire was set to exceed the spring peak. This has already happened in the North West in Lancashire and Liverpool. | Amid rapid increases in the Yorkshire and North East region of patients in hospital with Covid-19, figures published by NHS England showed the total number in South Yorkshire was set to exceed the spring peak. This has already happened in the North West in Lancashire and Liverpool. |
| The HSJ reported last week that several hospital trusts in the region, including in Rotherham and Bradford, had already suspended non-urgent surgeries. | The HSJ reported last week that several hospital trusts in the region, including in Rotherham and Bradford, had already suspended non-urgent surgeries. |