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1 April 2020

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Big Issue sellers struggle for cash in lockdown

With street sales banned, the homeless magazine's sellers have lost their income.

close up drone spray

Should the UK use drones to disinfect public spaces?

A group is calling for a change in regulation so drones can spray disinfectant in public places

Air India plane

Indian pilots 'put at risk' on rescue flights

Air India pilots say the airline is not adhering to safety protocol on coronavirus rescue flights.

File image of Somalia al-Shabab fighters in Elasha Biyaha

Fighting al-Shabab propaganda over coronavirus

Muslim clerics in Somalia are moving to the front-line of the battle against coronavirus.

Getting Parc y Scarlets ready to become a field hospital

Where are all the extra coronavirus beds going?

Health boards and councils aim to increase the bed capacity in Wales by thousands.

Phil Walker with a horse

Seriously ill man 'stranded with dwindling drugs'

Phil Walker has serious heart problems and says he will run out of medication "in days".

Man wearing face mask

Should more of us wear face masks?

Experts are set to assess the value of face masks in helping slow the spread of coronavirus.

home schooling

How can parents help with home schooling?

Education experts answer some common questions on how to deal with helping children during the coronavirus lockdown.

Quiet funeral

How new funeral restrictions affect the bereaved

Families who have lost loved ones to the coronavirus are dealing with challenging new funeral arrangements.

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