Hundreds of people gathered in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 26 September to protest against coronavirus restrictions.
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Why you need to wear a face mask
England has introduced new rules regarding the usage of face coverings. The government has made wearing face masks compulsory not only on public transport, as introduced since 15 June, but also in shops and supermarket starting from 24 July.
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Coronavirus: Why Student Nurses Deserve Better
Key workers have been vitally important during the coronavirus pandemic, but not all of them feel as if their hard work has been recognised. Emily Calder discusses the impact of increased pressure on the NHS on UK student nurses, and why she thinks that the government should be doing more to recognise their efforts.
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The New Normal: My Restaurant Experience
For 15 weeks I dreamt of a piping hot plate of top-notch cooking served to me in a restaurant of my choice. The coronavirus outbreak had plunged me into a world of home-cooked food made by my mum that, although being delicious just was not the same.
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Graduating during a pandemic
It’s strange to think I have completed a Bachelor’s degree during a pandemic. Not only because it’s just mind-blowing I achieved it, but also because nothing turned out the way it was supposed to.
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Travelling in times of COVID: What does it look like?
The time has finally come. Commencing June 15, the EU has opened up its internal borders (with some exceptions). But is it actually safe to travel again?
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9 noteworthy ways to help fight the food waste war
Pandemic-fuelled panic buying has constantly been featured in the media over the past few months. Sadly, this culture of stockpiling has accumulated an excessive amount of food waste.
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Lockdown: When your loved ones are at high risk
Lockdown has been difficult for most of us, but for some staying inside as much as you can and washing your hands just isn’t enough. Mansi Vithlani gives us an inside look into what lockdown is like when one of your loved ones is at high risk.
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Lockdown: Comparison of life in different countries
The outbreak of Coronavirus caused countries to go into lockdown, shutting down life as we know it. However, lockdown restrictions are slowly easing worldwide, rallying both praise and criticism. So, what has the lockdown experience like around the world?
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The NHS: What does the clap do?
Every Thursday at 8pm, people across the UK stand outside their homes, flats and workplaces to applaud the incredible work of the National Health Service. Whilst the clap is a nice gesture, with a positive impact upon communities in the country, how beneficial is this really to the NHS?
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The power of hugs: How choice turns dread into desire
Science says we need eight hugs a day for maintenance. But in a time when human touch is virtually banned, my mental health faced its biggest challenge yet.
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The pressure of quarantine
Expectations of achievement during quarantine may be a small worry about coronavirus. But they have the power to tear down our mental health.