Coronavirus live updates: April 28 2020

There will be a minute’s silence at 11am this morning to remember the key workers who have died with coronavirus.

More than 100 NHS and care staff have died with the virus, as have many transport and other key workers.

Scroll down for today’s latest news:

5.02pm
That’s all for today’s live blog. See you tomorrow.

4.40pm
Here are today’s latest developments:

• A minute’s silence was held today to remember key workers who have died.
• Council-run cemeteries and crematoriums will open again from Thursday, April 30.
• Global virus cases have passed three million, with more than 200,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

3.51pm
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2.48pm
Technicians at Bristol Robotics Laboratory are making protective visors for Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust staff using laser cutting technology.

The team also plan to expand production and also manufacture surgical mask straps, which help prevent masks rubbing against the ears of clinical staff.

Read the full story here.

1.32pm
Staff and volunteers at the Clifton Suspension Bridge have launched an appeal to ensure the bridge can be maintained during the pandemic.

12.45pm
Mayor Marvin Rees updates people on coronavirus in Bristol.

Council-run cemeteries and crematoriums will open again from Thursday, April 30. The sites will be open between 4pm-8pm on weekdays and 10am-6pm on weekends.

He also updates that there are 323 spaces in hotels for rough sleepers and people who are homeless and that the council are looking at securing long term options, which includes move-on accommodation.

11.27am
Bristol24/7’s small team of journalists are working hard to bring you all the latest coronavirus stories. Have a read:

• Royal opening for Nightingale hospital
• Pandemic forces permanent closure of Lockleaze community cafe
• Bringing the seaside to south Bristol
• Lockdown podcast celebrates ‘positive moments and memories’

11am
The UK observes a minute silence to remember key workers who have died from coronavirus.

10.26am
Rob Porter, who lives at Paintworks in south Bristol, has started weekly themed nights and a local supermarket in response to the pandemic.

“Each Thursday for past four weeks, we have reached out to pop ups and breweries to create unique theme nights, ” says Rob. “We’ve had curry and beer, fish and chips, pizza and beer and burritos.”

Photo: Bristol24/7

“It’s all local food and drink, and we’re helping these guys pay their costs while having an amazing night,” he adds. “We are taking 100 orders of food and drink each week. A fun challenge, and has so far provided £5,000 income to local businesses.

“The logistics are challenging on top of day jobs but the community spirit amazing.”

9.08am
The current number of confirmed cases in Bristol now stands at 576, according to Public Health England.

8.45am
Good morning and welcome to today’s live blog.

In the latest news:

• Nightingale Hospital Bristol was officially opened yesterday by Prince Edward. Read the full story here.
• Adults at home during the coronavirus lockdown, including millions furloughed from their jobs, are being offered free online courses in digital skills.
• Global virus cases have passed three million, with more than 200,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Main photo: Martin Booth

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