Snippets from UK
8:52AM
NHS workers sending children to live with relatives
Some NHS workers are sending their children to live with relatives in a bid to protect their loved ones from Covid-19.
Staff caring for Covid-19 patients on the front line are fearful of catching the new coronavirus themselves and potentially passing the infection on to their loved ones.
In a bid to protect their families, some NHS workers have taken steps to isolate themselves outside of work.
Sending children to stay with grandparents, aunts and uncles is one step some NHS staff have chosen to take.
The situation has been likened to children being evacuated from big cities during the Second World War to protect them from bomb raids.
Other NHS workers have started living in hotels, hostels and other temporary accommodation as they care for coroanvirus patients.
8:18AM
Two men caught on supermarket CCTV licking hands before wiping food
Police have made two arrests after two men were caught on camera licking their hands in a supermarket and wiping them over meat, fresh produce and fridge handles.
CCTV images were released by police of the shoppers, who entered the Sainsbury's store in Lancaster Road, Morecambe, at about 1.45pm on Saturday.
The store was thoroughly disinfected and the food had to be destroyed, said police.
Launching the appeal on Wednesday, Inspector James Martin, of Lancashire Police, said: "That anyone could think this sort of behaviour is appropriate or amusing even in normal times is beyond me, but at this time of crisis when many people have been faced with empty shelves in some shops is flabbergasting."
Two men were arrested in Morecambe later on Wednesday, police said.
A police spokesman said: "Inquiries into the incident continue.
"We would like to thank everyone who helped with the appeal. Your assistance is greatly appreciated as always."
6:16AM
Middle classes in south of England 'to blame for stockpiling'
Middle classes in the south of England were to blame for stockpiling, Tesco’s boss suggested, as the supermarket’s data revealed it was less of an issue in other parts of the country.
Shoppers splashed billions on groceries last month, more than at Christmas, filling their cupboards and freezers as the pandemic panic took hold, writes
Laura Onita.
As a result, Tesco's sales jumped by almost a third as people began to stockpile, with Londonders hoarding most goods.
Police chief warns officers will consider searching shopping or imposing roadblocks to stop lockdown flouters
A police officer has warned his force will consider roadblocks and searching shopping trolleys to stop lockdown flouters putting lives at risk.
Chief Constable Nick Adderley of Northamptonshire Police said they force will now ramp up the enforcement of coronavirus regulations.
Mr Adderley said the "three-week grace period is over", and people in the county could now face fines or a criminal record.
He said the force may have to resort to more extreme measures such as road blocks and searching shopping trolleys should people continue to break the rules.
Mr Adderley said: "These are not guidelines anymore. This is the law.
"We've had examples of people sunbathing in the park, having barbecues in the park, we've had large gatherings of family members.
"To those people, I am saying 'your time is up'."