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Boris Johnson is facing growing pressure to get more personal protective equipment (PPE) to health workers after it was claimed some nurses were treating coronavirus patients "without any protection at all".

Ministers have been forced into a crisis rethink of the way coronavirus tests are bought after it emerged the NHS in England and Wales were competing over testing.

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the FTSE 100 marking its worst quarter since 1987.

A 12-year-old Belgian girl has become the youngest known person in Europe to die after contracting coronavirus.

In northern Italy thousands of medical staff are getting sick fighting the coronavirus pandemic and dozens have died - but far to the south, they have had time to prepare.

The government is preparing to release an app which alerts people if they come too close to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, Sky News can reveal.

A vicar was left red-faced after accidentally setting his arm on fire while recording a virtual sermon.

One of the UK's most senior police officers has warned forces that their handling of the coronavirus crisis will be remembered for generations to come after some were accused of overreaching their powers.

An ice rink in Milton Keynes will be turned into an emergency mortuary "in a matter of days", in order to cope with a rise in coronavirus-related deaths, the local authority has said.

The number of people who have died in the US after testing positive for coronavirus has risen to 3,393, surpassing China's 3,305 reported fatalities.

In northern Italy thousands of medical staff are getting sick fighting the coronavirus pandemic and dozens have died - but far to the south, they have had time to prepare.

Donald Trump has warned Americans to expect a "very painful two weeks" in the fight against coronavirus as the country's death toll peaks.

The number of people who have died in the US after testing positive for coronavirus has risen to 3,393, surpassing China's 3,305 reported fatalities.

A 12-year-old Belgian girl has become the youngest known person in Europe to die after contracting coronavirus.

We've long known about the dangers of a wild animal virus leaping the species gap and ravaging humans and so have the Chinese. 

Europe's hardest-hit nation, Italy, has reached 100,000 cases of coronavirus and recorded more deaths than any other country.

Brazil's president has refused to extend the country's coronavirus quarantine measures because of job losses and the impact on the poor.

Sweden has largely remained open for business during the coronavirus outbreak, with many bars, shops and restaurants welcoming customers.

A world-renowned surgeon who separated conjoined twins four years ago has died after being diagnosed with coronavirus.

Donald Trump misstated the population of South Korea's capital city by around 28 million people, moments after telling a news conference he knew the country "better than anybody".

The family of Luca Di Nicola, who died after testing positive for coronavirus, have paid tribute to the "very healthy" teenager.

An ice rink in Milton Keynes will be turned into an emergency mortuary "in a matter of days", in order to cope with a rise in coronavirus-related deaths, the local authority has said.

Two apparently healthy teenagers have died in London after contracting coronavirus.

The first batch of British-made ventilators to treat coronavirus patients will be rolled out to the NHS next week, Michael Gove has said.

The family of the first NHS surgeon to die from coronavirus has questioned whether enough was done to protect him.

Another 393 people have died after contracting coronavirus - taking the UK total to 1,808.

Let me preface this with a little disclaimer: I'm not a doctor or for that matter an epidemiologist, but I do know a little bit about presenting and explaining data.

Many NHS workers who are parents to pre-school children are being forced to stay home because they can't access child care.

As the coronavirus pandemic in the UK magnifies our hospitals are becoming inundated with patients.

One of the UK's most senior police officers has warned forces that their handling of the coronavirus crisis will be remembered for generations to come after some were accused of overreaching their powers.

Actress Donna Air has revealed she has tested positive for coronavirus and says she has donated tests to NHS workers.

Shaun Ryder has shared his top tips for surviving the national lockdown - saying he is going to repeat his favourite TV series and learn how to play chess.

Rihanna has said she will have children in the next few years - with or without a man.

Billie Eilish, John Legend, Will Ferrell and a host of other stars joined James Corden for a special episode of The Late Late Show broadcast from his garage.

Several major film releases have been postponed until 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.