The scheme was first outlined last month, and ever since, people have been asking when the first payment will be made. Now we have answers, as Rishi Sunak has said the first cash will be made available to cover the wages of staff on furlough from April 20.

During the Government's daily briefing, the Chancellor said the "working assumption" is that his furlough payments system will open on Monday next week, with cash going out before the end of the month, reports the

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Vancouver runners find alternate routes amid COVID-19 as officials discourage Seawall use

As local and provincial officials shut down parks and public spaces across B.C., some runners are getting creative to find new or under-utilized exercise spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: 2,000 new COVID-19 cases in New York, 540 deaths

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday that 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 229,642. He said the number of new cases is similar to the numbers reported in late March when the surge started, “which also suggests the state is on its way down in the COVID-19 curve.” He also announced 540 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 12,822 in New York.

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One percent of Florida’s population has been tested for COVID-19, officials say

Around Central Florida, we have seen more and more testing locations for Coronavirus, in which Governor Ron DeSantis has taken great pride.

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Italy's daily coronavirus death toll lowest since April 12

The death toll had risen by 575 on Friday, up from 525 the day before, with 3,493 new cases recorded

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Pennsylvania coronavirus cases rise to 30,792; 836 deaths

Governor Wolf announces a new plan to reopen PA and its businesses

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Ricky Gervais says he won’t be bringing ‘The Office’ back

"David Brent at 60 is just sad"

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New Jersey reports 78,581 coronavirus cases; 3,850 deaths

FOX 29's Lauren Dugan has the latest information.

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New Jersey reports 78,581 coronavirus cases; 3,850 deaths

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Two Pints Of Larger star Will Mellor says his 'hero' dad has died

Will Mellor has revealed his dad Bill has died in an emotional video.

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Two Pints Of Lager actor Will Mellor shares emotional video as 'hero' dad dies

Actor Will Mellor has shared an emotional video announcing his dad has died, while he also confirmed his death was not due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Two Pints of Lager star took to his official Twitter account to share the heartbreaking news by posting a video he filmed of himself opening up to his fans. In the video, Will is seen pacing in his back garden as he explains to fans that he wasn't sure if he should upload the video amid the lockdown. He told his fans: "I've been going over and over in my head, whether I should even do this video. "It seems right. My dad passed away three days ago. There’s a lot of people out there, I haven’t got their number [so] I can’t let them know.

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Officials encouraging Central Floridian to take coronavirus test at Orange County Convention Center

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Officials are hoping more people will get tested for COVID-19 now that more tests are available and the qualifications were expanded at the Orange County Convention Center testing site.

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Spain's coronavirus death toll surpasses 20,000

Spain's death toll from coronavirus rose at a slower pace today but surpassed 20,000 fatalities, as the government mulled whether to ask parliament for a third extension of the confinement imposed in one of the world's hardest hit countries.

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Will Mellor: 'It's just horrendous' Hollyoaks star on his dad's death

The Two Pints of Lager star Will Mellor, 44, has opened up on social media after his dad died three days ago and said how he has lost his hero at "the hardest time".The TV star confirmed that his dad's passing wasn't due to coronavirus.Will announced the sad news to his 129,000 Twitter followers in an emotional video message.The Broadchurch actor captioned the video by writing: "Worst week of my life."Will started the video by saying: "I've been going over and over in my head whether I should even do this video."It seems right," he continued to explain.The British actor carried on to say: "My dad passed away three days ago."There's a lot of people out there.

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740 dead as coronavirus cases in Florida top 25,000

The Florida Department of Health announced Saturday that positive coronavirus cases have exceeded 25,000 in Florida.

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Coronavirus outbreak: First batch of GM-made ventilators arrive at Chicago hospital to rounds of applause

The first shipment carrying ten VOCSN V+Pro critical care ventilators that are being produced by General Motors (GM) and Ventec Life Systems arrived on Friday at Chicago’s Weiss Memorial Hospital. The hospital staff broke out in cheers and applause as a UPS truck carrying the ventilators pulled up in front of the hospital.

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Covid-19: Kerala confirms four new cases, 64% recover

Three of the fresh cases in Kerala are in existing hotspots in Kannur and one in Kozhikode

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COMMENTARY: Could the coronavirus fundamentally change the way we date?

We are lovers in a dangerous time. Thanks to the novel coronavirus, millions of people are now navigating the dating world in a society defined by social distancing, working from home and virtual hangouts.

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17 more Covid-19 deaths in NI as UK death toll reaches 15,464

A further 17 people have died with Covid-19 in hospital settings in Northern Ireland in the past day.

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Coronavirus Scotland: Total deaths rise to 893 while Ayrshire cases hit 560

The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 837, it has been announced today.

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Coronavirus Scotland: 893 die from virus as confirmed cases hit 7,820

A total of 893 people have now died from coronavirus in Scotland - an increase of 56 deaths overnight.

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Tributes to the 'powerhouse' of a GMP worker who was taken by Covid-19

The family of a GMP worker who died from coronavirus have described her as "a powerhouse" who had a "positive influence on many lives".

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Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Donald Trump endorses lockdown protests

Evidence is mounting that social distancing successfully slowed the pandemic after more than half of humanity -- 4.5 billion people -- were confined to their homes.

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UK's coronavirus death toll rises to 15,538 after 885 more fatalities

Britain's coronavirus death toll has soared to 15,538 after almost 900 more hospital fatalities were reported in 24 hours.

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'Don't cancel my golf season'... Donald Trump supports US protests against coronavirus lockdown measures

Protests against lockdown measures imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus are gathering momentum in the US, after they received the backing of President Donald Trump.

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UK coronavirus death toll rises by almost 900 in 24 hours

The number of people who have died in hospital in the UK after contracting coronavirus has risen by 888.

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'Holy Fire' ceremony held in empty Jerusalem church

JERUSALEM – A small group of Christian clerics celebrated the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem on Saturday as the coronavirus pandemic prevented worshippers from taking part in the ancient ritual.

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Spain reaches 20,000 deaths from coronavirus

New infections rose by nearly 4,500. More than 74,000 people in Spain have recovered

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Queen cancels birthday for first time in 68 years - and the last time was down to Hitler

The Queen will have to cancel her 94th birthday party next week as everyone, including the Royal family, are in lockdown.

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The Used share new track ‘Obvious Blasé’ and tell us about their “colourful” new album

Bert McCraken opens up about 'Heartwork': "I've always felt like the same hardcore kid I was when I was 15"

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Nations debate easing lockdown as economic hardship grows

BERLIN : Facing rising unemployment and with many of their citizens struggling to make ends meet, governments around the world are wrestling with when and how to ease the restrictions designed to control the coronavirus pandemic.

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Premier League 2020/21 season 'must start by first week of September'

Premier League clubs have been told that the 2020/21 season must start by the first week of September – at the latest.

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Veteran police officer and dad-of-three, 53, dies from coronavirus

A British Transport Police officer and father of three has died from coronavirus as the UK death toll tops 14,500.

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The Latest: Spain reaches 20,000 deaths from coronavirus

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

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Air pollution may affect the lethality of COVID-19

New research suggests that air pollution may have an effect on the number of people who die from COVID-19.

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Queen cancels gun salutes on birthday for first time ever over coronavirus

The Queen has cancelled her annual birthday gun salute for the first time in history due to the coronavirus pandemic, a palace source has confirmed.

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Beach packed 30 minutes after reopening despite record rise in coronavirus cases

Beaches in Florida were crowded with thousands of people just 30 minutes after reopening yesterday, despite the state recording its highest one-day increase in coronavirus cases.

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Queen cancels birthday tradition for first time in 68 years amid UK lockdown

The Queen has decided there will not be any special occasion to markher 94th birthday this year due to the Coronavirus crisis.

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First human trials of UK's coronavirus vaccine began on Thursday, health chief confirms

One of the leading scientists in the UK government's coronavirus task force has revealed human testing of one potential vaccine has already begun.

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Woman with coronavirus says 'sudden' loss of smell was first sign of infection

Scientists have warned that losing a sense of smell could be a warning sign of coronavirus infection.

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Furlough scheme extended by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as coronavirus wage guarantee extended until end of June

Staff put on furlough by their employers will continue to have the bulk of their wages paid until at least the end of June, the government has announced.

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UK sets up new Vaccine Taskforce as coronavirus death toll hits 14,576

London: The UK has set up a taskforce to urgently find a coronavirus vaccine and prepare the industry to manufacture it at scale once it is developed, as 847 fresh deaths were reported due to the COVID-19, taking the number of fatalities in the country to 14,576.

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Africa deaths above 1,000, including Nigerian chief of staff

JOHANNESBURG – Africa now has more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday, while Nigeria said the president's chief of staff had died.

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'The Office' actor Ranjit Chowdhry dead at 64

Ranjit Chowdhry, best known for playing Vikram on the sitcom “The Office,” has died at 64. Chowdhry's character on “The Office” was a telemarketer whom Steve Carrell’s character, Michael Scott, recruited as part of his “dream team” when he was trying to form his own paper company.

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Chinese doctor, who alerted about Covid-19, recalls treating her first case

Beijing/Wuhan: The deadly coronavirus which has overwhelmed China and the world was discovered in an elderly couple in December last year in Wuhan through a CT scan done by Zhang Jixian, a woman doctor, the official media reported on Friday, hailing her for alerting the authorities about the vicious virus.

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