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World Health Organization director warns UK should NOT lift lockdown until contact tracing system is ‘robust’ and ready to be ‘aggressively’ scaled up
LONG-AWAITED NHS CONTACT-TRACING APP COULD CUT DOWN NEW CASES, ISLE OF WIGHT TRIAL SUGGESTS The NHS's long-awaited coronavirus contact tracing app could be an effective way to cut down new cases and stop the spread of the disease, a trial on the Isle of Wight has suggested. … [Read more...] about World Health Organization director warns UK should NOT lift lockdown until contact tracing system is ‘robust’ and ready to be ‘aggressively’ scaled up
Science teacher, 39, drowned when her BMW hit pool of water and flipped into river – minutes after phoning school to say she was running late to pick up her child, inquest hears
'I hope her family find comfort that she has shaped the minds of many kids turning into young adults, and with that she has touched the hearts of so many,' it added. … [Read more...] about Science teacher, 39, drowned when her BMW hit pool of water and flipped into river – minutes after phoning school to say she was running late to pick up her child, inquest hears
Boris Johnson confirms his race equality commission will also look at issues faced by working class white boys as Labour’s David Lammy accuses PM of wanting a ‘culture war’
Mr Facey, who list himself as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter on his Facebook page, had earlier posted a video on social media encouraging others to come in support of protests saying: 'You couldn't be bothered to be there when you were asked to help the future generations. So do not comment now that the outcome doesn't fit your narrative.' … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson confirms his race equality commission will also look at issues faced by working class white boys as Labour’s David Lammy accuses PM of wanting a ‘culture war’
Alleged use of ‘cruel, medieval’ devices threatens future of Victorian racing, says horse vet
“There are calls for Weir to be stood down now, under the rule which allows to protect the image of racing,” Robertson-Smith said. “The possession of the battery device is banned and in the past with other trainers caught with these devices they been punished with lengthy disqualifications. So why are Racing Victoria procrastinating? Surely Weir should be stood down [while an investigation is undertaken] to try to save some credibility in the sport in this state.” … [Read more...] about Alleged use of ‘cruel, medieval’ devices threatens future of Victorian racing, says horse vet
