Coronavirus live updates: April 21 2020

A lack of personal protective equipment continues to dominate talk today.

In Bristol, neighbours in one road have even come together to protest about the lack of PPE for keyworkers.

Scroll down for today’s latest updates:

5.15pm
Thank you for joining us for today’s live blog. See you tomorrow at 9am.

4.46pm
A summary of today’s latest news:

• Some airports are “at risk” of closure because of the loss of business in the coronavirus pandemic, experts have warned.
• NHS supplies of face masks could be put at risk if the government starts advising the public to wear them, hospital bosses have warned.
• Barn on the Farm festival has been postponed until July 2021.

4.34pm
Bored during lockdown? Bristol24/7 looking for your artwork, videos and more that you have created during the coronavirus crisis which can be showcased online.

To share your work, email [email protected] with a bit of information about you and how you created your masterpiece.

3.44pm
Did you know that there is a flag to show when a boat is quarantined? One of the Bristol Packet boats is flying it during the lockdown.

2.24pm
For anyone in need of some lockdown listening, At the Sauce has been speaking to Bristol chef Josh Eggleton about Caring in Bristol’s new initiative to feed the city’s homeless.

2.03pm
Bristol City release a statement saying that staff and players are taking a wage cut to support the club during the pandemic.

1.36pm
Barn on the Farm, taking place in nearby Gloucester, has been postponed until July 2021.

The organisers say: “We were very much hoping to be one of the first events back on in the summer, providing both an opportunity to showcase some of the best up-and-coming talent.

“Although we are still a couple of months away, the current restrictions coupled with the uncertainty of how the next few months will map out, have meant that building and planning for it to go ahead has become almost impossible.

“Next year we will be back better and stronger than ever, and we really hope to have you all involved.”

1.06pm
Bristol City Centre BID is making sure businesses across the city know what Government support is available.

11.23am
The team at Bristol24/7 are working hard to bring you all the latest news about the coronavirus. Read some of our latest stories to find out more:

• Entire street protests about lack of PPE in Bristol
• North Bristol primary school raises money to help Malawi’s coronavirus response
• The St Paul’s group offering a vital lifeline for those in need
• New ‘virtual academy’ for music tuition

10.01am
The number of confirmed in Bristol now stands at 469, according to Public Health England.

9.28am
Bristol businesses continue their kindness and generosity towards NHS staff:

9am
Good morning and welcome to today’s live blog bringing you news from across Bristol.

In the latest news:

• Dentists in England are facing “critical shortages” in PPE, forcing patients with urgent problems to “take matters into their own hands”, according to the British Dental Association.
• Some airports are “at risk” of closure because of the loss of business in the coronavirus pandemic, experts have warned.
• NHS supplies of face masks could be put at risk if the government starts advising the public to wear them, hospital bosses have warned.

Main photo: Martin Booth

Read more: The St Paul’s group offering a vital lifeline for those in need