'We are ramping up testing as fast as we can, including buying millions of tests.' Health Secretary MattHancock says his team are currently buying 'millions' of tests and will make them available as 'quickly as possible'. Coronavirus latest:
Calls for building sites to be shut downCoronavirus testing almost doubles in past week
The government also expects another 5,000 ventilators to be made available in the coming weeks to help those suffering with severe coronavirus symptoms. Sports Direct has hiked prices of some sports equipment, including skipping ropes, weights and resistance belts, by more than 50% in some cases on Tuesday, according to documents seen by the PA news agency."Things like dartboards, yoga mats, basketball hoops, fitness equipment were all due to increase this morning."It's rare for us to increase so many products in one go.
It will be the first virtual news conference, with journalists to ask questions via a video conference call.Can I walk the dog? Am I still able to fill up with fuel? - UK lockdown questions answeredToday, for the first time ever, cabinet ministers held a meeting using video conferencing.
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