The UK government has said a lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus will remain in place for at least three more weeks.

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A 99-year-old war veteran in the United Kingdom who has started raising funds for Britain's health services by walking has said he would continue to walk till people keep donating&nbsp;as the amount for his cause surpassed 11 million pounds.&nbsp;

"We set out originally to raise a little bit of money by me walking up and down 100 times in reference to my 100th birthday," Captain Tom Moore told Sky News.&nbsp;

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"But if I've done the 100 by tomorrow, I'll have to continue past my birthday, which won't matter because I'll continue walking while people are contributing money to a marvellous fund for the NHS."

Moore, who will be turning 100 next month and is walking in his garden for the cause had initially planned to raise 1000 pounds, but within 24 hours of its beginning, a sum of 70,000 pounds was donated.&nbsp;

For the cause, Moore covers 10 laps of the garden a day with the help of his walking aid and had planned to hit 100 laps in time for his birthday on 30 April.

Describing novel coronavirus as an "invisible enemy", Moore asks everyone to "look forward to the future when we've beaten this enemy".

"Whatever people think, we shall get better. Things will be better tomorrow," he added.&nbsp; 
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A 99-year-old war veteran in the United Kingdom who has started raising funds for Britain's health services by walking has said he would continue to walk till people keep donating as the amount for his cause surpassed 11 million pounds.

A 99-year-old war veteran in the United Kingdom who has started raising funds for Britain's health services by walking has said he would continue to walk till people keep donating as the amount for his cause surpassed 11 million pounds. "We set out originally to raise a little bit of money by me walking up and down 100 times in reference to my 100th birthday," Captain Tom Moore told Sky News. Also read | 99-year-old war veteran raises £4 million for NHS by walking in his garden "But if I've done the 100 by tomorrow, I'll have to continue past my birthday, which won't matter because I'll continue walking while people are contributing money to a marvellous fund for the NHS." Moore, who will be turning 100 next month and is walking in his garden for the cause had initially planned to raise 1000 pounds, but within 24 hours of its beginning, a sum of 70,000 pounds was donated. For the cause, Moore covers 10 laps of the garden a day with the help of his walking aid and had planned to hit 100 laps in time for his birthday on 30 April. Describing novel coronavirus as an "invisible enemy", Moore asks everyone to "look forward to the future when we've beaten this enemy". "Whatever people think, we shall get better. Things will be better tomorrow," he added.

'The long walk': 99-year-old war veteran's challenge for donations cross £11 million-mark

UK could be underestimating its COVID-19 death toll drastically because it's not accounting for facilities in small care and nursing homes. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: UK underestimating care home deaths

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson discharged from the hospital after one week treatment of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Johnson thanked the hospital staff he was admitted in.

UK PM discharged from the hospital after one week treatment of COVID-19

In 1916, the United States sent its soldiers to war without the necessary gear luckily the war turned in favour of the allies. Over 100 years have passed since World War I.

In 1916, the United States sent its soldiers to war without the necessary gear luckily the war turned in favour of the allies. Over 100 years have passed since World War I. Also read: 'Millions need to be tested': New York reports 774 deaths in 24 hours Today, the United States is fighting another battle and it's being called World War-III, the Wuhan virus is the enemy with hospitals turning into war zones. Also read: Simulation shows how single droplet of coronavirus cough can spread in supermarket But this time too, the men and women at the frontline are ill-equipped. Washington does not have enough personal protective equipment for its medical workers. What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? These are protective gear worn to minimise health or safety hazard at work. In their absence, nurses are being forced to wear trash bags. Many nurses from New York have posted pictures on social media with #riskingourlivestosaveyours. Who is to be blamed for this? The US Federal agencies for their utter lack of preparedness, the state governments or the hospitals? Cynthia Riemer, who is an emergency room nurse said: "If we get sick, then who's going to take care of them?" Nurses say the situation is criminal. Guess who is Washington's partner in crime? War ally, the United Kingdom. London too is sending healthcare workers to war without armour. Three nurses have already tested positive. All of them were forced to wear trash bags. In one London hospital, 50% of the staff at a particular ward have tested positive. Reports also claim that doctors are being bullied into treating coronavirus patients. With no PPE, doctors are being told to hold their breath. If you ask the British government, they would blame it on the hospitals. The United Kingdom has already lost 17 frontline medics to the coronavirus. A shortage of protective gear is a reality in India too. Doctors are using raincoats and sunglasses to fight the virus. China too was scrambling for protective gear during the outbreak, Beijing bought surgical garments worth $12.6 million from the US alone. This is the state of some of the world's richest countries. There is a shortage and there is confusion. The Wuhan virus has caught everyone off-guard. The contagion has also exposed the loopholes in public health systems. The need of the hour is to develop and procure vital equipment. Health workers cannot and should not be pushed to risk their lives without basic protection.

Coronavirus crisis without PPE: Nurses in US, UK forced to wear trash bags

In United Kingdom, Downing Street has insisted on strict social distancing measures amid the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

UK: Downing Street insists on strict social distancing measures amid COVID-19 outbreak

A blinds company in Northern Ireland has switched its production focus to creating thousands of face shields for medical workers tackling the spread of coronavirus.

UK blind company switches production to make thousands of face shields

In this segment of WION, let's take a look on how equip is healthcare systems in world's most affected COVID-19 nations.

How equip is healthcare systems in world's most affected COVID-19 nations

On March 3, Boris Johnson boasted about shaking hands with coronavirus patients. Three weeks later, he developed mild symptoms of the virus and went into self-isolation.

On March 3, Boris Johnson boasted about shaking hands with coronavirus patients. Three weeks later, he developed mild symptoms of the virus and went into self-isolation. The 55-year-old British prime minister is under critical care. The news couldn't have come at a worse time when Britain is struggling to contain the coronavirus. Hospitals across the island nation are overwhelmed. The National Health Services (NHS) is under intense pressure. The death toll has breached the 5,000 mark and the number of confirmed cases is ten times more with 52,000 and counting. The Britons are not alone in their struggle, several high-profile names in the government have contracted the deadly disease. There is a growing uncertainty about the future of British leadership, the questions are adding up. Who will lead the United Kingdom if team Johnson is incapacitated? Does the country have a 'Plan B'? Who is in charge of the nuclear codes? The British constitution with its contradictory precedents offers no formal succession scenario. There is no guidance for such circumstances in the cabinet manual either. But for now, British foreign secretary Dominic Raab has been tasked with running the country. Raab once ran against Boris Johnson to be the leader of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister in 2019. Dominic Raab is now the stand-by leader of a country which is an official nuclear-weapon state. The United Kingdom has four nuclear submarines and a stockpile of about 215 nuclear warheads. The British government has refused to comment on any national security issues because it hasn't dealt with such 'what if' questions in nearly half a century. June 1953: The last time Britain dealt with a similar situation was back in June 1953 when Winston Churchill had suffered a stroke while in office. Even senior ministers were unaware of his illness. Churchill surprised doctors and returned to 10 downing street in just two months. Now another British prime minister is fighting for his life and his illness is not a secret to anyone. Boris Johnson may have got his 'Churchill moment', but it may not be the one he meant it to be.

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Reports are claiming that Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson was given oxygen before shifting him to ICU (intensive care unit). UK PM is infected o of COVID-19 & his symptoms worsened on Monday afternoon.

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Reports: UK PM Johnson was given oxygen before shifting him to intensive care unit

Spain said on Saturday that it would extend its lockdown by two weeks to April 25 after the number of coronavirus cases surpassed those in Italy.

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The global death toll due to the lethal coronavirus has surpassed 64,000. Over 708 new COVID-19 deaths have been reported in UK in 24 hours. Despite several warnings from authorities to stay at home, people are not following guidelines.

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Queen Elizabeth II is set to address to the nation and commonwealth countries about the coronavirus pandemic. In the message, the Queen will urge people to rise to the challenge posed by the coronavirus outbreak and will personally thank frontline healthcare staff and other key workers for their efforts during the crisis.

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The global death toll due to the lethal coronavirus has surpassed 64,000. Reports suggests that 85% of COVID-19 deaths in Europe has occurred in Spain, Italy, France and United Kingdom.

Over 708 new COVID-19 deaths reported in UK in 24 hours

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The rich and developed countries are expected to take care of poor people when an outbreak as deadly as coronavirus strikes. This time, however, the world's richest countries deserted the poor.&nbsp;

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Let's first look at Las Vegas in the United States. In the above video, you can see, homeless lying on open spaces with no mattresses, without any masks or hand gloves at a time when staying inside the home is the only way to contain the spread.&nbsp;

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Some people were thrown out of their shelter homes after one member from their community was found infected with COVID-19. Now these homeless people have no place to go and the world's biggest economy doesn't bother.&nbsp;

Another US city San Franciso has a similar story to tell. About 8,000 people are homeless in San Francisco. The city's 30,000 hotel rooms are empty, out of which 11,000 have been offered to city officials. But the doors remain shut for the homeless.&nbsp;

These poor remain vulnerable to the novel coronavirus as their immune systems are week and are highly likely to be suffering from undetected ailments. &nbsp;

Germany, however, has a good story to tell.&nbsp;

The country has given shelter to poor in hotels.&nbsp;

"(The idea) was received really well. They (the homeless) are really happy that they have somewhere to stay for now..They stay in their rooms a lot, relax, watch TV and enjoy the time in which they can have a good night's sleep, " Johannes Jung, a hotel manager said.&nbsp;

Similar humanitarian gestures were seen in the United Kingdom too.&nbsp;

However, Italy, which is worst-hit by the coronavirus, is struggling to even provide basic supplies to the homeless. The Netherlands is also following a similar path.&nbsp;

On any given night, at least 70,000 people in Europe spend the night on the streets.&nbsp;

If this is the story of some of the advances economies, one can imagine, the situation of struggling nations.&nbsp;

The rich and developed countries are expected to take care of poor people when an outbreak as deadly as coronavirus strikes. This time, however, the world's richest countries deserted the poor.

The rich and developed countries are expected to take care of poor people when an outbreak as deadly as coronavirus strikes. This time, however, the world's richest countries deserted the poor. Watch | Let's first look at Las Vegas in the United States. In the above video, you can see, homeless lying on open spaces with no mattresses, without any masks or hand gloves at a time when staying inside the home is the only way to contain the spread. Also read | Global coronavirus cases near a million; death toll rises to 50,230 Some people were thrown out of their shelter homes after one member from their community was found infected with COVID-19. Now these homeless people have no place to go and the world's biggest economy doesn't bother. Another US city San Franciso has a similar story to tell. About 8,000 people are homeless in San Francisco. The city's 30,000 hotel rooms are empty, out of which 11,000 have been offered to city officials. But the doors remain shut for the homeless. These poor remain vulnerable to the novel coronavirus as their immune systems are week and are highly likely to be suffering from undetected ailments. Germany, however, has a good story to tell. The country has given shelter to poor in hotels. "(The idea) was received really well. They (the homeless) are really happy that they have somewhere to stay for now..They stay in their rooms a lot, relax, watch TV and enjoy the time in which they can have a good night's sleep, " Johannes Jung, a hotel manager said. Similar humanitarian gestures were seen in the United Kingdom too. However, Italy, which is worst-hit by the coronavirus, is struggling to even provide basic supplies to the homeless. The Netherlands is also following a similar path. On any given night, at least 70,000 people in Europe spend the night on the streets. If this is the story of some of the advances economies, one can imagine, the situation of struggling nations.

Coronavirus: Have rich countries disappointed the poor?

The United Kingdom has reported the highest number of coronavirus deaths and infections in the last 24 hours. The country has reported 4324 positive cases and 563 deaths due to the deadly coronavirus.

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UK recorded the highest daily death toll of 381, an increase of twenty-nine per cent as the coronavirus continued to ravage to the country. A 13-year-old boy was among the casualty who died at King's College Hospital in London.

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Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan posted their last message as working members of Britain's royal family on Monday (March 30) before officially embarking on new careers without their "Royal Highness" styles.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left Canada for the United States.

As announced a few weeks ago, the couple no longer bears Royal titles and are expected to live independently.

After this startling revelation, the couple quickly moved to Canada, where they received security cover from the Canadian government, but only for a while.

However, Trump has his qualms about this.Taking to Twitter recently, the US President claimed that he was a great admirer of the United Kingdom and the Queen. However, Harry and Meghan would have to pay for their own security cover. “US will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!”, Trump asserted.

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The spokesperson for the couple responded to Trump’s statement, Reuters reported. Turns out, the couple has no plans to seek security cover from the US.

Reportedly, they are relocating to Los Angeles in the west-coast state of California.

A spokeswoman for the couple said later in a statement: "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no plans to ask the US government for security resources. Privately funded security arrangements have been made."

Meghan Markle had openly criticised Trump during his 2016 election campaign. She had allegedly referred to him as misogynistic and divisive.

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Last year, Trump responded and said, "I didn’t know that. What can I say? I didn’t know that she was nasty." However, he did wish her good luck in administering her Royal duties.

In January, the couple had announced plans to retire from the Royal family to escape media scrutiny.

For several months, they were living on Vancouver Island in Canada with their son Archie.

Recently, the couple boarded a private plane to Los Angeles. The coronavirus pandemic has infected thousands in the US. Canada and the US have closed their borders and have limited travel to essential services only.

Los Angeles is not new for at least Markle, who grew up in the area with her mother Doria. The Walt Disney Co had claimed last week that Meghan Markle was the voice behind a nature documentary all set to release on Disney+ this Friday.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://wionews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-prince-harry-self-isolate-in-their-vancouver-island-mansion-amid-covid-19-287196" hreflang="en">Meghan Markle, Prince Harry self isolate in their Vancouver Island mansion amid COVID-19</a>

Even Canada, which had provided security to the couple earlier, had later claimed that once they rid themselves of the titles, the security cover would be withdrawn too.

London Metropolitan Police and The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have been working together to ensure the safety of the royal couple.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left Canada for the United States. As announced a few weeks ago, the couple no longer bears Royal titles and are expected to live independently.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left Canada for the United States. As announced a few weeks ago, the couple no longer bears Royal titles and are expected to live independently. After this startling revelation, the couple quickly moved to Canada, where they received security cover from the Canadian government, but only for a while. However, Trump has his qualms about this.Taking to Twitter recently, the US President claimed that he was a great admirer of the United Kingdom and the Queen. However, Harry and Meghan would have to pay for their own security cover. “US will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!”, Trump asserted. I am a great friend and admirer of the Queen & the United Kingdom. It was reported that Harry and Meghan, who left the Kingdom, would reside permanently in Canada. Now they have left Canada for the U.S. however, the U.S. will not pay for their security protection. They must pay! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 29, 2020 × The spokesperson for the couple responded to Trump’s statement, Reuters reported. Turns out, the couple has no plans to seek security cover from the US. Reportedly, they are relocating to Los Angeles in the west-coast state of California. A spokeswoman for the couple said later in a statement: "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no plans to ask the US government for security resources. Privately funded security arrangements have been made." Meghan Markle had openly criticised Trump during his 2016 election campaign. She had allegedly referred to him as misogynistic and divisive. Also read: Trump says US won't pay Harry and Meghan security Last year, Trump responded and said, "I didn’t know that. What can I say? I didn’t know that she was nasty." However, he did wish her good luck in administering her Royal duties. In January, the couple had announced plans to retire from the Royal family to escape media scrutiny. For several months, they were living on Vancouver Island in Canada with their son Archie. Recently, the couple boarded a private plane to Los Angeles. The coronavirus pandemic has infected thousands in the US. Canada and the US have closed their borders and have limited travel to essential services only. Los Angeles is not new for at least Markle, who grew up in the area with her mother Doria. The Walt Disney Co had claimed last week that Meghan Markle was the voice behind a nature documentary all set to release on Disney+ this Friday. Also read: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry self isolate in their Vancouver Island mansion amid COVID-19 Even Canada, which had provided security to the couple earlier, had later claimed that once they rid themselves of the titles, the security cover would be withdrawn too. London Metropolitan Police and The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have been working together to ensure the safety of the royal couple. (With inputs from Reuters)

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A senior health official on Saturday (March 28) said, the United Kingdom will do well if it manages to keep the coronavirus death toll below 20,000. This is after the deadliest day so far of the outbreak, when UK saw the number of fatalities rise to more than 1,000.

UK health official: UK will do well if it manages to keep death toll below 20,000

Britain follows India's lead, people across the UK took a part in national applause exercise to thank the health workers currently working day-in and day-out amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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