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Simon Harris said it made sense from a scientific perspective to have similar plans for easing lockdown measures in Northern Ireland and the Republic.

Four images of the young royal were released to mark her fifth birthday.

Archie Berry of the Loch Lomond Road Cycling Club died after contracting Covid-19 while residing in a care home in Blairdardie.

Outdoor work and some sporting activities will resume on May 18.

NHS England’s national medical director Professor Stephen Powis said NHS staff from BAME backgrounds were being offered specialised assistance.

Matt Hancock announced at Friday’s afternoon press conference that the Government had met its target.

Different sectors face challenges in how to maintain social distancing measures.

Downing Street has released pictures of the PM reading well-wishes.

South Korea has said faulty tests were behind almost 300 people testing positive a second time for coronavirus.

The deputy First Minister said advice to shield for 12 weeks was based on ‘sound medical advice’.

All residents and staff will now be tested for coronavirus if there is a suspected case at their care home.

Guidance on the Government website appears to have changed on April 28 to include wording saying home tests and satellite tests were included.

It was also the fifth warmest April since records began.

The manufacturer was also slapped with a £3 million-plus legal bill following the first major English ruling over the ‘dieselgate’ emissions scandal.

Northern Ireland’s First Minister acknowledged the facial protection could reassure people.

Michelle O’Neill was speaking after new figures revealed 40% of Covid-19 deaths are happening in Northern Ireland’s care homes.

Some 122,347 tests were performed in the 24 hours up to 9am on Friday, Matt Hancock said.

Fertility clinics across the UK can apply to reopen from May 11 if they ensure the safety of staff and patients.

The social media platform has provided grants for the Internet Watch Foundation to promote the safety campaign on Twitter.

A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.