Coronavirus in Bristol

Sacked Bristol Uni temp workers to get coronavirus support after backlash

The university had been criticised for its decision to not enroll 84 temporary staff on the Government Job Retention Scheme. But staff are concerned that the move falls short of full protection.

Alon Aviram
Alon Aviram

Coronavirus in Bristol

Coronavirus testing finally announced for Bristol’s key workers, but more rises in deaths expected for weeks

In an in-depth interview, Bristol director of public health says the south west is responding well to the crisis despite criticisms of the UK’s handling of the outbreak.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards

Investigations

Whose life to save? Investigating the ‘do not resuscitate’ form coronavirus controversy

After families spoke out about their loved ones being pressured into refusing treatment if they get COVID-19, Bristol healthcare workers say there's far more to the story.

Priyanka Raval
Priyanka Raval

Reports

Private Bristol student housing company refusing rent relief despite coronavirus exodus

Students in university-owned halls aren’t being charged if they’ve moved out, but a group of first-year students in privately owned halls have fallen through the cracks and may be forced to cough up £1,500.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards

Coronavirus in Bristol

Share and create this list of free Bristol coronavirus advice on employment, housing, immigration and more

There’s help out there on a range of issues.

The Bristol Cable
The Bristol Cable

Coronavirus in Bristol

Share and create this list of volunteering and support in Bristol during coronavirus

Can you help connect volunteers to local organisations in need of help?

The Bristol Cable
The Bristol Cable

Coronavirus in Bristol

Share and create this list of Bristol food, including for those in need during coronavirus

Support local food businesses and find help if you are in need.

The Bristol Cable
The Bristol Cable

Coronavirus in Bristol

Temporary coronavirus mortuary to open as council prepares for ‘worst case scenario’

The new mortuary will increase Bristol City Council's capacity to deal with deceased people by two-thirds.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Coronavirus in Bristol

‘The contagion of misinformation and a Bristol Facebook page linking 5G and coronavirus’

There’s another contagion doing the rounds, it’s not coronavirus, but disinformation. And one Bristol Facebook page with thousands of likes is spreading claims that 5G is connected to the pandemic, says Alon Aviram.

Alon Aviram
Alon Aviram

Reports

Under fire letting agents to propose rent reduction after 130 students go on strike

Digs letting agency admit email was “insensitive” and say they will speak to landlords about options, including 50% rent reduction.

Dan Hobson

Coronavirus in Bristol

Bristol GP says we’re in ‘the calm before a terrible storm’

Coronavirus testing delays, a lack of protective equipment, and the stress of people flouting lockdown restrictions are troubling this Bristol GP.

Hannah Vickers
Hannah Vickers

Coronavirus in Bristol

Bristol University experts rally to fight COVID-19 and search for a vaccine

Researchers seek to understand and combat the dreaded coronavirus, and continue valuable diabetes trials despite it.

Andy Extance
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