them, tyne afterwards to explain again.ssure them, tyne afterwards to explain againi time to reassure them, tyne afterwards to explain again. i asked about the new care home testing plan at the downing street media briefing. covert testing, will you started sooner than now? the scale and speed is in the last couple of weeks and there is a huge national and local endeavour to not just test, which is very important, but understand the measures that would make a difference in care homes and to look at that in a very rapid way, looking at the evidence so that we can put in place measures to protect people. drive through testing or home kits have been available to millions of others with symptoms, including heather, who did her swab test at taunton today. because i am a private carer, i work for myself, i could not get tested before today. it is really important not for me but also for my clients. over 65s qualify for testing, like mac and anthea. we both had symptoms for a new days and therefore we really wa nted new days and t

and weir west midlands and tyne and wear operating, allowing essential and local routes to remain openy considerable work we have seen across transport since this crisis began. the government has taken widespread action to support the industry. for example, we stepped in to keep trains running and to keep the buses running. we have worked with the foreign & commonwealth office and airlines to bring thousands of britons home who are stuck abroad. and as of today, i can also confirm there are now no british holiday—makers left stranded on cruise ships anywhere in the world. to help motorists we have waived the mot renewals until the end of the outbreak, ensuring that vulnerable people are able to stay at home without worrying about their ca rs. but i want to pay particular tribute to the transport critical workers, who have gone above and beyond to keep vital freight and passenger services running, to keep hospitals and chemists supplied with medical goods to ensure supermarkets are stocked with fresh food and maintain deliveries of essential energy and food supplies. from hauliers and t

staff at newcastle—upon—tyne hospitals trust say they've had confusing messages. 0ne e—mail this weeke to the current national issues with supply and demand of gowns, an apron instead of gown or a long—sleeved apron should be used for aerosol generating procedures — that means release of airborne particles. a few hours later, they were told that an apron instead of gown should be used in non—confirmed coronavirus patients. a doctor told us, i feel betrayed by those who are meant to be our leaders, it is like we're being sent to war without armour to protect ourselves, serving as cannon fodder. in a statement, the newcastle hospitals trust says requirements from public health england had changed numerous times over recent weeks, that current advice was fully in line with those, and staff could be assured there were sufficient supplies of protective equipment. today, the government announced a new plan to get more equipment, known as ppe, to health and care workers. there will be a lot of scepticism, won't there, still about another plan being published. i mean, what guarantees can you

staff at newcastle—upon—tyne hospitals trust say they've had confusing messages. week said due to the current national issues with supply and demand of gowns, an apron instead of gown or a long—sleeved apron should be used for aerosol generating procedures — that means release of airborne particles. a few hours later, they were told that an apron instead of gown should be used in non—confirmed coronavirus patients. a doctor told us, i feel betrayed by those who are meant to be our leaders, it is like we're being sent to war without armour to protect ourselves, serving as cannon fodder. in a statement, the newcastle hospitals trust says requirements from public health england had changed numerous times over recent weeks, that current advice was fully in line with those, and staff could be assured there were sufficient supplies of protective equipment. today, the government announced a new plan to get more equipment, known as ppe, to health and care workers. there will be a lot of scepticism, won't there, still about another plan being published. i mean, what guaran

tyne samuel's trip to south africa has also turned into a nightmare.unteer, now she can't get out, and she says the british government has been slow to respond. it's kind of nerve—racking, it's very scary. i live next door to a supermarket, and for two days running we've had riots, and i can see on facebook there are people throwing bricks at the staff that work in the supermarket, so itjust kind of makes me feel unsafe, i don't know, being so close to it as well. safely back in the uk, a planeload of british travellers arrived at gatwick from peru this morning on a special charter. the government is urging people to take commercial flights where they can, and it's promised to organise more charters in the coming days and weeks to bring people home. caroline hawley, bbc news. tokyo is considering keeping city—operated schools closed until early may, that's according to the public broadcaster nhk and other local media. it comes after the japanese capital recorded 78 new cases of coronavirus on tuesday, it's highest tally in a single day. there are more

in a statement, the newcastle upon tyne hospital's trust said requirements from public health englanded numerous times over recent weeks, that current advice was fully in line with those and staff could be assured there were sufficient supplies of protective equipment. today, the government announced a new plan to boost ppe supplies, including a plea to businesses to produce more. if you've got production facilities and you can meet our published technical specifications, we want to hear from you. so that we can make this kit here in britain that'll keep people safe. there will be a lot of scepticism, won't there, still, about another plan being published ? what guarantees can you give that people will be made to feel safe with the right equipment? what i'd say is it is a constant effort to get the ppe to the front line, a huge logistical effort. we acknowledge the challenges, of course we do, we face them every day, and we are doing everything in power to get that ppe to the front line. and there was a sobering assessment of the latest data on the spread of the virus. we are in a dan

in a statement, the newcastle upon tyne hospital's trust said requirements from public health england changed numerous times over recent weeks, but current advice was fully in line with those and staff could be assured there were sufficient supplies of protective equipment. today, the government announced a new plan to boost ppe supplies, including a plea to businesses to produce more. if you've got production facilities and you can meet our published technical specifications, we want to hear from you. so that we can make this kit here in britain that'll keep people safe. there will be a lot of scepticism, won't there, still, about another plan being published 7 what guarantees can you give that people will be made to feel safe with the right equipment? what i'd say is it is a constant effort to get the ppe to the front line, a huge logistical effort. we acknowledge the challenges, of course we do, we face them every day and we are doing everything in power to get that ppe to the front line. and there was a sobering assessment of the latest data on the spread of the virus. we are in a

tyne and weir say they needed a £10 million bailoutjust to keep the metra running untiljuly.are losing £1 million a month. can you tell me how much funding these reasons can expect —— regions. under question for jenny harries, do we know why people from some ethnic minority backgrounds seem to be dying in disproportionately high numbers in this crisis? if we don't know at this crisis? if we don't know at this stage, perhaps you could tell us what work is taking place to try to find out? thank thank you very much, john. we don't have the actual figures for you because we are in discussion with the systems and discussing the level to which they should be continuing to provide service, and also other assistance they are able to access. this is a package which runs into the millions, it is not a small endeavour to do this. i mentioned the particular systems to which it will apply, more details soon. but i also want to say that we heard in a comment early, these systems are running way below ordinary capacity and quite rightly, because people are following the social distancing, p

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this is from ashley, who is in newcastle upon tyne.e days. i am on day 11 now and feeling much better, though still tired. that is probably from lack of proper exercise. that is good to hear. victoria e—mails... exercise. that is good to hear. victoria e—mails. .. regarding british journalists who keep asking questions about when borisjohnson will be back and how much power dominic raab has... i can't understand why journalists keep repeating the same questions over and over again regarding boris johnson being in hospital and who is running the country. the country will run fine, and if dominic raab has to make decisions together with the rest of the cabinet, i'm sure they are more than capable of doing it. i mean, as faras i am aware, they are all educated people and have done well so far. leave the prime minister to deal with what he has to deal with without constant pressure from the media. yesterday's daily news briefing i turned off, says victoria, because it was the same question coming out of different mouths. for those of you w