Coronavirus updates: New Zealand alleviates lockdown as it ‘eliminates’ virus

Summary

1. Almost 25,00 0 deaths from all causes were recorded in the UK in week of the Easter bank holiday – 108?ove expected number for season
2. Different figures reveal a 3rd of all virus deaths in England and Wales are now taking place in care houses
3. The UK held a minute’s silence at 11: 00 BST to remember key workers who have actually died
4. BBC investigation discovers that crucial protective health equipment was not in UK stockpile, regardless of warnings
5. France and Spain are set to reveal plans to relax lockdowns that have actually remained in location for numerous weeks
6. Nigeria will likewise begin a gradual easing of virus lockdowns in particular areas from 4 May
7. International virus cases pass 3 million, with more than 200,00 0 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University