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Birmingham confirmed to hold the highest number of coronavirus cases in the UK outside London
Rhi Storer
March 29, 2020
Birmingham has confirmed to hold the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK, outside of London. As of 18:14 (GMT) 29th March, Birmingham has recorded 513 cases of…
UK coronavirus death toll exceeds 1,000 after biggest 24-hour increase so far
Staff Reporter
March 28, 2020
The number of UK deaths from coronavirus has passed 1,019, up from 759 yesterday – a dramatic increase of 260 in just 24 hours. Of these 260 new deaths, 246 fatalities were in…
Police crackdown could see public fined for breaking coronavirus restrictions
Staff Reporter
March 28, 2020
West Midlands Police have said it will crackdown on members of public breaking strict 'lockdown' restrictions introduced by the government around social distancing - but only as a last resort. The…
CORONAVIRUS: Mortuary set up at Birmingham Airport underway as death toll expected to rise
Staff Reporter
March 27, 2020
Work has started on a temporary mortuary site at Birmingham Airport in preparation for a predicted rise in the number of fatalities from coronavirus. The site - the UK’s third…
Chief medical officer Chris Whitty self-isolates after testing positive for coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
March 27, 2020
Professor Chris Whitty, the government's senior advisor on health matters, has tested positive for coronavirus and is now self-isolating. Boris Johnson's chief medical officer Chris Whitty has confirmed he has…
Birmingham City Council enforces clampdown on funeral attendance numbers during coronavirus lockdown
Rhi Storer
March 27, 2020
New emergency measures have been put in place to limit the number of people attending funerals across Birmingham, following national guidance to ensure social distancing is enforced. The 'extreme' clampdown…
Coronavirus attacks the heart of government as Matt Hancock tests positive for the virus
Rangzeb Hussain
March 27, 2020
The UK health secretary Matt Hancock says he has symptoms of coronavirus and tests have confirmed that he has the virus. Hours after prime minster Boris Johnson confirmed he had…
Boris Johnson self-isolates after testing positive for coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
March 27, 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus after showing symptoms yesterday which included coughing and a high temperature. Downing Street confirmed that after experiencing mild symptoms yesterday, the…
Birmingham Airport could be used as mortuary during coronavirus pandemic
Staff Reporter
March 27, 2020
Birmingham Airport could be used as a mortuary during the coronavirus crisis, according to the city council. The airport - the UK's third largest outside London - is reportedly co-operating with relevant authorities…
Brummies to thank coronavirus NHS workers with tonight’s ‘Clap for Carers’ campaign
Rhi Storer
March 26, 2020
A nationwide social media campaign has been set up to show appreciation and give thanks to NHS workers on the frontline fighting coronavirus. The 'Clap For Our Carers' campaign, or…