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| Confirmed | Deaths | |
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| United Kingdom | 261,184 | 36,914 |
| Global | 5,447,886 | 347,623 |
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How does the virus dampen our taste and smell?
Britons must self-isolate entirely at home if they or a member of their household develops muted senses.
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- The Guardian
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- The Guardian
Formula One carmaker McLaren cuts 1,200 jobs amid Covid-19 crisis
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McLaren to slash 1,200 staff as coronavirus and Formula 1 halt bite
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- The Independent
Coronavirus: Independent cinemas in UK unlikely to open before September, survey finds
Most independent cinemas in the UK say that they wouldn't be able to survive more than three months under social distancing rules if they reopen on 4 July.Despite the UK government suggesting that cinemas might be able to open then, research conducted by the Independent Cinema Office has shown that the majority of independent outlets are looking to September as their realistic opening date.
- Evening Standard
UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson's approval ratings plunge as Prime Minister continues to back Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson's approval ratings have dropped dramatically amid his continued support for chief aide Dominic Cummings over an alleged breach of coronavirus restrictions.According to pollsters Savanta Comres' daily tracker, the Prime Minister's ratings have nosedived from 19 per cent to -1 per cent following the controversy, which saw Mr Cummings refuse to apologise over his 260-mile journey to Durham during lockdown. It came as Downing Street reiterated its support for Mr Cummings, saying he acted "reasonably, legally and with integrity".
- The Guardian
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