Coronavirus in England: Latest updates

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Hairdressers have been offering virtual appointments to help people style their hair at home.

Stylists are using apps including FaceTime, Zoom and YouTube to provide customers with live one-to-one advice and tutorials.

While salons have already reopened in France and Germany, hairdressers in the UK expect to remain closed until July.

An industry report estimated the hair and beauty sector contributed £6.6bn to the country's economy last year.

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Rangers from Dartmoor National Park in Devon have said virtually all of the most popular sites across the moor were at visitor capacity as of Sunday lunchtime.

In a Facebook post, the rangers urged walkers to consider postponing their planned visits to later in the week.

The national park's car parks are open but when they are full, day-trippers have been asked not to park on verges, double yellow lines, in front of gates and entrances or on narrow lanes.

Public toilets in the area remain closed.

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The head of a race equality group says she fears for the safety of black and minority ethnic (BAME) teachers when schools reopen at the beginning of June.

Statistics have shown black people are more likely to die from coronavirus.

Esther Dean, chair of the South West of England Race Equality in Education Group, said there was "a lot of worry and concern in the BAME community".

The government said schools were being reopened "based on the best scientific and medical advice".

Leicestershire's Bradgate Park has warned it is "at capacity" and asked visitors to consider using local green spaces, rather than travelling to the country park.

A spokesperson said: "We are very busy and are at capacity for much of the time."

Despite car parks being closed, visitors are now abandoning their vehicles in narrow country lanes and walking to the green space.

Leicestershire Police tweeted: "Parking like this is not acceptable, obstructs the pavement, obstructs the road and is potentially very dangerous."

NHS England has announced 59 new deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 25,750.

Of the 59 new deaths announced on Sunday:

• 19 occurred on 24 May
• 28 occurred on 23 May
• Five occurred on 22 May
• The remaining seven new deaths took place between16 and 21 May

Yesterday the government said in total 36,793 people had died having tested positive for coronavirus across all settings, including hospitals and care homes.

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A man with coronavirus who was put on a ventilator for seven days has been discharged from hospital in time for his 50th birthday.

Richard Bates, from Aspley, Nottingham, was admitted to City Hospital on 11 April after contracting Covid-19.

After a "rollercoaster of a journey" the grandfather, who is back at home with his family, thanked hospital staff for giving him "the best care".

The hospital wished him well for his recovery and a "very" happy birthday.

Playwright Alan Ayckbourn and his actor wife have performed the world premiere of his 84th play in their sitting room and people can listen to it online from today.

The pair play all eight parts in Anno Domino which people can access via the Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) website until 25 June.

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A spokesperson for SJT said it was "thrilled" Ayckbourn - the theatre's emeritus director - had written, directed and performed the online-only play, at a time when all theatres in the country have had to cancel their summer programmes amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The SJT said it was an added "bonus" Heather Stoney - a celebrated actor - was also performing.

Paul Robinson, of SJT, said Ayckbourn had "pulled one out of the bag" for the theatre.

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Hospitals in Birmingham have used money raised by Captain Tom Moore to buy tablet devices so patients can have "virtual visits" from family members.

The £32.8m raised by the centenarian - now Sir Tom after being knighted - is being distributed to charities.

University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) received £182,000, to be spent on tablets and support for bereaved relatives at its four sites.

The trust has banned non-essential visits to patients because of Covid-19.

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The bank holiday weekend has seen some mixed weather, but as the sun emerged many in the UK took the opportunity to make the most of lockdown easing and take a day trip.

Here's some images of scenes across the country.

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Coronavirus has been described as an invisible killer. What could be more terrifying than that?

A deadly pathogen we cannot spot, and then when it hits, we cannot treat.

It is unsurprising, therefore, that many people are fearful of going out, returning to a new normal or even letting children go back to school.

People want to be safe. But the problem is we are no longer as safe as we once were.

Read our analysis here.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been criticised for taking no action over his special adviser Dominic Cummings driving 260 miles to his parents' estate in County Durham at the height of restrictions in March.

Durham police have now released a statement saying they intend to investigate other allegations. The Observer and Sunday Mirror said Cummings did not stay indoors while in Durham and made another trip there after returning to London in April.

Steve White, acting crime and victims’ commissioner for Durham police, said he was confident it had so far "responded proportionately and appropriately" but added: "It is clear, however, that there is a plethora of additional information circulating in the public domain which deserves appropriate examination.

"I have today written to the Chief Constable, asking her to establish the facts concerning any potential breach of the law or regulations... It is vital that the Force can show it has the interests of the people of County Durham and Darlington at its heart, so that the model of policing by consent, independent of government but answerable to the law, is maintained."

He said the issue had "become a major issue of public interest and trust".

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British drivers are ready to change their behaviour to maintain the cleaner air of the lockdown and protect the environment, a survey suggests.

Of the 20,000 motorists polled for the AA, half said they would walk more and 40% intended to drive less.

Four in five would take some action to reduce their impact on air quality.

It comes after researchers warned the dramatic improvements in air quality in recent weeks could be quickly reversed as the coronavirus restrictions ease.

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given his full backing to his most senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, after he was accused of breaking lockdown rules by travelling to Durham from London.

Mr Johnson said Mr Cummings acted "responsibly, legally and with integrity" and that he acted "with the overwhelming aim of stopping the spread of this virus".

Here's our analysis of what's happened so far.

Dr Radha Modgil from BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks shares her top five tips on how to stay mentally and emotionally well during the coronavirus lockdown, all beginning with the letter C.

Sticking to a routine, making sure we take care of ourselves, and using our creativity in new ways are all ways she suggests we can ease the psychological toll that staying inside is having on all of us.

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Boris Johnson has said his chief adviser Dominic Cummings "followed the instincts of every father and every parent" when he drove his wife and child to Country Durham during lockdown, rather than isolating at his London home.

But there has been anger from members of the public who did not travel to be closer to their families amidst the crisis.

Kathryn de Prudhoe, from Leeds, said both she and her husband had coronavirus in the first two weeks of lockdown.

But despite having to take care of their two children - aged five and eight-years-old - and her step-father falling ill, they stayed at home and "followed the guidelines".

You can read Kathryn's story and others here.

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The Prince of Wales has raised concerns about how orchestras and theatres will survive the coronavirus crisis.

Many theatres and concert halls are struggling after closing their doors during lockdown, with no clear indication of when shows might resume.

Prince Charles said it was important to "find a way of keeping these orchestras and other arts bodies going".

The prince, who is patron of dozens of arts institutions, noted they were of "enormous importance" to the economy.

"It's absolutely crucial that they can come back twice as enthusiastic as before," he said in an interview with Classic FM.

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A hospital in Somerset has stopped accepting new patients due to a high number of coronavirus cases.

Weston General Hospital implemented the temporary measures, which extend to its A&E department, at 08:00 BST to "maintain patient and staff safety".

Its NHS trust described it as a "precautionary measure" and arrangements have been made for new patients to be treated elsewhere.

Medical director Dr William Oldfield said the situation was under review.

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Rangers in the New Forest in Hampshire have dealt with "numerous" inconsiderate acts as visitors flocked to the area, the National Park Authority has said.

Car parks reopened last week but public toilets, attractions, campsites, pubs and cafes remain closed.

The authority also issued a fire warning last week following the devastating blaze at Wareham Forest.

A council has urged bank holiday beachgoers to "think twice" before visiting the seafront as its car parks are now "full".

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council said: "Our seafront car parks are full. Please #ThinkTwice before visiting the beach - there are other less busy but equally lovely open spaces to enjoy - or please #StayHome."

Responding to other reports on social media of people camping in the area, the council said it understood police had been "made aware".