Protest arrests logjam tests NYC legal system, bail reform

A wave of arrests in the New York City protests over the death of George Floyd has strained the criminal justice system and ignited a debate over whether bail reforms have allowed smash-and-grab looters to get off easy.

The BBC's top job has never been tougher – but Tim Davie has the skills to succeed

There will be tests – his lack of a journalistic background will provide one – and luck will play a part.

Apple will offer coronavirus tests to employees returning to its headquarters, Bloomberg reports

Apple employees returning to its Silicon Valley headquarters will reportedly have the option of getting tested for the coronavirus.

World 400m champion Naser provisionally suspended by AIU

Women's 400m world champion Salwa Eid Naser has been provisionally suspended for not making herself available for doping tests, the Athletics Integrity Unit has announced.

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Salwa Eid Naser, 400m world champion, faces two-year drugs ban

Naser provisionally suspended for missing three drug tests Bahrain athlete ran third-fastest 400m time in history Salwa Eid Naser, who ran the third-fastest 400m time in history when winning gold at last year’s world championships in Doha, is facing a two-year ban after being provisionally suspended for missing three drug tests in a 12-month period. The 23-year-old athlete took nearly a second off her personal best in running 48.18 in Doha – the fastest time by any woman since 1985.

Combat drone to compete against piloted plane

The US Air Force will pit an advanced autonomous aircraft against a piloted plane in tests.

Virus cases down to 5,600 a day, says ONS survey

The estimate is based on tests on people living in 9,000 households in England.

Alok Sharma tests negative for coronavirus amid row over physical return to Commons

BUSINESS Secretary Alok Sharma has tested negative for coronavirus after appearing unwell during a parliamentary session earlier this week.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma tests negative for coronavirus after fears he infected Britain’s top spy chiefs

BRITAIN’S intelligence bosses as well as Boris Johnson were on tenterhooks for 24 hours after Alok Sharma was feared to have infected the National Security Council with coronavirus.

Protesters should 'highly consider' coronavirus tests, US health official says

A top US health official cautioned on Thursday that protests sweeping across the country could increase the spread of the novel coronavirus, particularly in cities that have struggled to control the outbreak, and that participants should "highly consider" getting tested.

Coronavirus latest: Alok Sharma tests negative for Covid-19 — but questions over MPs' safety remain

Members still concerned over end to virtual voting in Parliament

Alicante becomes home to Europe’s first medical cannabis oil manufacturer as tests on COVID-19 patients begins in Valencia

EUROPE’S first licence to manufacture medical cannabis extracts has been granted to a Spanish research institute based in Alicante.

Business secretary Alok Sharma tests negative for coronavirus

Mr Sharma went into self-isolation on Wednesday after falling ill in the Commons.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma tests negative for coronavirus after appearing ill in House of Commons

Sharma appeared ill at the dispatch box on Wednesday, with footage showing him wiping sweat off his brow as he delivered a statement to MPs.

Minister Alok Sharma tests NEGATIVE for coronavirus after becoming ill in the Commons

The Cabinet minister spent today in self-isolation and working from home after becoming visible ill in the Commons yesterday.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma tests negative for Coronavirus

The result will provide relief to many MPs who were in parliament with him on Wednesday and to the Prime Minister and Chancellor who had a 45-minute meeting with the Business Secretary on Tuesday

Drivers could miss part of race weekend if mechanics test positive

A driver could have to miss part of a race weekend if one of his mechanics tests positive for coronavirus when the season resumes, Ross Brawn says.

Coronavirus: Business Secretary Alok Sharma tests negative

The business secretary has been self-isolating at home since he became unwell on Wednesday.

Unwell Business Secretary Alok Sharma tests negative for coronavirus

Business Secretary Alok Sharma has tested negative for coronavirus after appearing visibly unwell in parliament.

Trump, On George Floyd Protests, Tests a Role He’s Long Admired: A Strongman

The president’s unapologetic calls for force, and his efforts to bring the military into his political line, follow a strongman’s playbook.

England autumn Tests need fans - RFU boss Bill Sweeney

Behind-closed-doors matches at Twickenham this autumn would not make financial sense, says Rugby Football Union boss Bill Sweeney.

US Army Set to Conduct Iron Dome Tests

While other older weapons were also designed without such joint capabilities, technology and warfare have advanced and so, too, has the need to develop solutions to provide commanders the flexibility and overmatch they may require and this has given rise to integration as the central principle of weapon system development.

Britain says nearly 30,000 COVID-19 tests sent to US lab came back void

Nearly 30,000 COVID-19 tests which Britain sent to a US lab for processing came back void, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Thursday, adding to a mounting pile of questions over the UK's testing regime.

Boris and Rishi Sunak had 45 minute meeting with Alok Sharma before he fell ill

The PM and the chancellor could be forced to go into two-week isolation if the business secretary tests positive.

Visibly unwell: Alok Sharma met PM and chancellor on Tuesday

Boris Johnson may have to self-isolate if Alok Sharma tests positive for coronavirus after they held a meeting in Number 10 on Tuesday, Downing Street said.

Coronavirus: More than third of Wednesday's tests were postal kits, No 10 admits

Figures revealed days after statistics watchdog blasted health secretary Matt Hancock for 'misleading' presentation of testing numbers

Boris facing another TWO WEEKS in coronavirus isolation as PM nervously awaits test result

BORIS Johnson is facing ANOTHER period in quarantine if business secretary Alok Sharma tests positive for coronavirus.

DIY swab tests don't go deep enough into the nose to get an accurate sample, experts warn 

Experts say that swabs must go deep inside the nasal passages to have the best chance of detecting the virus.

Britain says nearly 30,000 COVID-19 tests sent to US lab came back void

Nearly 30,000 COVID-19 tests which Britain sent to a US lab for processing came back void, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Thursday, adding to a mounting pile of questions over the UK's testing regime.

Israel suspends parliament sessions after MP gets virus

Knesset activities cancelled, non-essential staff instructed to stay home after legislator tests positive for COVID-19.

A triple whammy of crises tests Trump's support ahead of November's election

Battered by crisis after crisis, President Donald Trump appears to be in political peril as never before.

China THIRD WAVE panic: Terrified city introduces COVID-19 tests for all 2.8m residents

A SECOND Chinese city has started testing all its residents for coronavirus as it battles to contain a third wave of infections.

Thousands of coronavirus tests voided after decision to send to the US backfires horribly

A WHITEHALL decision to send coronavirus tests to the United States has backfired as 29,500 of the 67,000 sent have been declared void.

Handful of Covid-19 cases found as Wuhan tests 10 million residents

The city found no infections among 1,174 close contacts of the people who tested positive.

'Wuhan is safe': City tests 10 million, finds little coronavirus

City where coronavirus was first detected late last year, began tests in May amid fears of second post-lockdown wave.

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NHS Test and Trace: Jeremy Hunt warns coronavirus tracing 'severely hampered' by slow testing

More than 90 per cent of the tests are taking as long as 48 hours, Boris Johnson conceded

Outpouring of rage over George Floyd killing tests limits of US police tactics

Responses by law enforcement authorities in the US capital and in Flint, Michigan, to protests over the police killing of George Floyd illustrated starkly contrasting approaches to handling angry crowds on American streets and repairing relations with grieving communities.

Nine positives confirmed from latest EFL COVID-19 testing

There have been nine positive tests for coronavirus confirmed in the Championship, following the latest round of testing for EFL clubs.

Birmingham man suspected of selling fake Covid-19 tests

Counterfeit coronavirus testing kits are believed to have been sold online in the UK and US.

Simplify 'confusing' array of coronavirus lockdown tests, steps and phases says Blair think tank

In a report released today the Institute for Global Change says they should be rationalised to allay public fears and allow the economy to safely and strongly restart.

PM: Coronavirus tests will be 'turned around' in 24 hours by end of month

Boris Johnson has promised that all coronavirus tests will be "turned around" within 24 hours by the end of the month, as he defended the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich: Tips, prediction and odds – Betting preview for Bundesliga clash

BAYERN MUNICH appear to be sailing towards another Bundesliga title and this is one of their biggest tests remaining.

Japan exhibition canceled after 2 test positive

The Tokyo-based Yomiuri Giants called off a preseason game with the Seibu Lions scheduled for Wednesday because of two positive coronavirus tests.

Coronavirus: 24-hour test results 'by end of June'

But Boris Johnson told MPs difficulties turning around postal tests would have to be considered.

China tests nearly all 11 million people in Wuhan for coronavirus

China has tested nearly every one of the 11 million people in Wuhan after the city was the epicentre of the global coronavirus pandemic, authorities said on Wednesday.

NZ has 'appetite' for Wales, Scotland Tests in October

New Zealand Rugby is "optimistic" it may be able to reschedule postponed international matches against Wales and Scotland for later in the year.

F1 teams can use reserves if driver tests positive

Formula 1 teams have been urged to make use of their reserves should any of their lead drivers test positive for COVID-19 once the delayed 2020 season starts, with Chase Carey reaffirming that races will not be cancelled in that circumstance.

Coronavirus: Health minister suggests number of people being tested is not important, after failure to provide figures for nearly two weeks

Edward Argar points to the total provided, including multiple tests on the same person - 'That's what we are focusing on, that's the important statistic'

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Quarantine rule is proof Government gets nothing right and everything wrong

We urge Ministers to introduce tests and bans only for travellers from virus hot spots, so business can revive and Britons go on holidays without another two weeks off on return

ICE lacks coronavirus tests for immigrant detainees

Later, under questioning from Durbin, Lucero said that “individuals are generally tested when they are showing symptoms of COVID-19.” Five—three employees and two detainees—have died from COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus.

Belgian Prince Tests Positive For Coronavirus After Attending Party In Spain

All 27 people who attended the party are now in quarantine.

Pregnancy tests boom in Spain’s Alicante as health experts worry unemployment causing couples to think twice

SALES of pregnancy tests have exploded in Alicante as health experts worry unemployment due to the impacts of lockdown are making couples shelve plans to become a family.

England confirm West Indies Test series in July

England will play three Tests at home against the West Indies in July, subject to government clearance, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Tuesday.

Coronavirus UK: B&Q evacuated after worker tests positive

The store on Link Road in Wallasey, Merseyside, shut immediately this afternoon with all shoppers inside told to leave straight away.

B&Q shoppers evacuated from store after worker tests positive for coronavirus

The store on Link Road in  Wallase  shut immediately this afternoon with all shoppers inside told to leave straight away

England to play West Indies in Test series in July

England will play three Tests in the space of 21 days when the international summer gets under way in July.

England confirm Windies schedule with three Tests in 21 days

England will play three Tests in the space of 21 days when the international summer gets under way in July.

UK testing figures 'far from complete' and have 'limited value'

The government's figures for coronavirus tests are "far from complete" and have "limited value" in showing how many people are infected with COVID-19, according to the UK's official statistics watchdog.

Statistics watchdog criticises government's inadequate data on coronavirus tests

The head of the UK Statistics Authority criticised the way the figures are presented at the daily Downing Street briefings.

Thorpe Hill Primary School in Bradford forced to close after staff tests positive for Covid-19

Thorpe Primary School in Idle, Bradford, is thought to be the second school to have to shut as pupils prepared to head back to the classroom.

Coronavirus: Government's use of testing figures 'falls well short' of normal standards, warns chief statistician

The government's use of figures on coronavirus testing "falls well short" of normal standards, the UK's chief statistician has said, warning: "The aim seems to be to show the largest possible number of tests, even at the expense of understanding."

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How do coronavirus home antibody tests work, and how do I get one?

Coronavirus UK: Seven staff at one primary school test positive

Arboretum Primary School, in Derby, has been closed following the positive tests, with the staff members, who have mild symptoms, now recovering at home.

Matt Hancock says track and trace 'successful' but can't say how many contacted

The Health Secretary is encouraging anyone who has symptoms to get a test as capacity is currently almost double the number of tests being carried out

BAE successfully tests ground-launched APKWS rockets for first time

A ground-to-ground test of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System was successfully conducted at Yuma Proving Ground.

Factbox: What's new with the Fed's 2020 bank stress tests?

The Federal Reserve's bank stress tests will look significantly different in 2020, thanks to regulatory changes and the dramatic economic turmoil brought on by coronavirus pandemic.

Wall Street and Fed fly blind as coronavirus upends annual stress tests

US financial regulators, banks and their investors will get their first glimpse into the health of the nation's banking system as it confronts soaring corporate and consumer defaults in the economic crisis sparked by the novel coronavirus.

US Open plans in works, including COVID tests

United States Tennis Association (USTA) chief executive Stacey Allaster says plans are in place for this year's US Open to go ahead at Flushing Meadows in New York.

US awards new $628 million contract to boost output of potential COVID-19 vaccine

As drugmakers race to develop vaccines, tests and therapies for COVID-19, the United States is looking to secure manufacturing capacity under its "Operation Warp Speed" program announced in May to accelerate vaccine development.

Armenia's prime minister tests positive for coronavirus

The Bizarre Demise of a Neo-Nazi Who Used a COVID Protest to Target Jews

A neo-Nazi who showed up to an April coronavirus protest in Ohio with a sign calling Jews “the real plague” was quietly arrested three weeks later and has been in jail ever since. Matthew Slatzer, 36, of Canton, Ohio, was arrested on May 8 by an FBI task force for allegedly skipping three court-appointed drug tests while awaiting trial on a state felony charge involving a gun, according to records reviewed by The Daily Beast in partnership with The Informant, a publication covering hate and extremism.

Coronavirus: Over 20 primary principals call for transfer test suspension

The group, which represents north Down primaries, oppose the tests during "abnormal circumstances".

What are the Government's five tests, and what happens now they've been met?

Where is this orgy taking place? The great British art quiz

Sir John Soane’s Museum in London sets today’s quiz, which tests your knowledge while exploring the art collections of museums closed to to coronavirus This quiz is brought to you in collaboration with Art UK, the online home for the UK’s public art collections, showing art from over 3,000 venues and by 45,000 artists.

Novel coronavirus losing potency, top Italian doctor says

Head of a Milan hospital tells RAI TV that recent swab tests show less viral load compared with previous findings.

UK schools reopening: What happens today as kids go back to class?

THE UK has met the five tests for lifting lockdown meaning we are now moving to alert level 3 and schools are opening their doors again for certain year groups.

Third of stair gates designed to keep toddlers safe failed crucial tests, warns Which?

A THIRD of stair gates designed to keep toddlers safe failed crucial tests, a consumer watchdog says.

Coronavirus means ‘2.5 MILLION cancer sufferers have missed out on vital tests and treatment’

MILLIONS of people are missing out on vital cancer tests and treatment because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new figures.

Parents warned as third of stairgate models sold in UK fail safety tests

The Fred Safety Screw Fit Wooden Gate was found to have a gap at the bottom big enough for a simulated baby’s hip and the Summer Infant Retractable Safety Gate failed several tests

UK reaches target capacity for 200,000 coronavirus tests a day, Health Secretary claims

More than 150 drive-through and mobile testing sites have been set up to help hit the goal by May 31.

Coronavirus: UK exceeds 200,000 testing capacity target

The UK had capacity to conduct 205,634 tests on Saturday, reaching its target one day early.

Prince tests positive for coronavirus after ‘breaking lockdown’ to attend party in Spain

The gathering was attended by 27 people, all of whom are now in quarantine.

Covid-19 tests exceed 200,000 a day target, government claims

Testing capacity hit 205,634 on Saturday but full figures for tests carried out not released Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The government claims to have exceeded its goal of a 200,000 daily test capacity by the end of May. Related: Experts decry easing of coronavirus lockdown for England's shielders Continue reading...

Coronavirus: Testing target met after rushed weekend of new antibody testing across NHS

Government's testing target reached – but only after 40,000 antibody tests were included

Daily 200,000 coronavirus testing capacity target hit a day early, says Hancock

A total of 205,634 tests were available on Saturday, according to the Department for Health and Social Care.

Coronavirus: UK exceeds 200,000 testing capacity target

The UK had capacity to conduct 205,634 tests on Saturday, reaching its target one day early.

Britain has reached 200,000 capacity testing target, says government

Britain has reached its 200,000 capacity testing target for the coronavirus, including the means for 40,000 antibody tests a day, the government said on Sunday, adding that it had met the goal a day early.

German engineer on China charter flight tests positive for coronavirus

A German engineer on the first flight carrying European workers back to China has tested positive for coronavirus as an asymptomatic carrier, local authorities said Sunday.

Government 'making it up as they go along' on reopening schools

Ministers insist their five key tests required for the easing of lockdown have been met - and schools will admit more pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 from Monday.

Belgian Prince Joachim tests positive for coronavirus after going to Spanish lockdown party

Local media claims more people were at gathering than allowed under restrictions

Preston's Stockley among 17 positive tests in EFL

A total of 17 people from EFL clubs have tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing.

What are the Government's five tests, and what happens now they've been met?

Crab blood to remain big pharma's standard as industry group rejects substitute

Animal rights groups have been pushing a synthetic alternative to horseshoe crab blood in drug safety testing Horseshoe crabs’ icy-blue blood will remain the drug industry’s standard for safety tests after a powerful US group ditched a plan to give equal status to a synthetic substitute pushed by Swiss biotech Lonza and animal welfare groups. The crabs’ copper-rich blood clots in the presence of bacterial endotoxins and has long been used in tests to detect contamination in shots and infusions.

Premier League has 0 positive tests, 10 in Champ

The Premier League's planned restart received a further boost on Saturday when the latest batch of coronavirus tests produced no positive results.

Belgian prince tests positive for coronavirus after attending 'rule-breaking' party

A Belgian prince has tested positive for coronavirus after attending a party in Spain, which local media have reported as breaking lockdown rules.

Coronavirus: Test and trace initially scrapped because system could handle just five cases a week

Sage papers suggest system wasn't able to cope with large numbers of tests needed