UK infection rate flat, says ONS head – as it happened

South Africa fatalities pass 5,000;Sport stars attack NFL over lack of Covid plan; France toissue fines for breaches of mask rules. This blog is now closedFollow the latest global coronavirus live blog hereFace masks mandatory in Melbourne; worldwide deaths pass 600,00012.47amBSTWe ’ve launched a new global coronavirus liveblog at the link below – head there for the latest:Related:Coronavirus live news: Trump says Fauci 'alarmist'; Hong Kong makes masks mandatory indoors12.22amBSTBritain ’s housing market is enjoying a post-lockdown mini-boom fuelled by this month’s stamp duty cut, pushing asking prices to a record high, according to the property websiteRightmove.With homes throughout Britain finally able to come to market again, some estate agents are reporting that buyer inquiries “are through the roof”, with property deals going to sealed bids, as a combination of pent-up demand being released, homeowners rethinking their lifestyles and the stamp duty giveaway come together to create a surge in activity.Related:Britain's housing market sees post-lockdown mini-boomContinue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 19, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Helen Sullivan (now and earlier), Aaron Walawalkar , Ben Quinn Tags: Coronavirus outbreak World news Australia news US news UK news Science Infectious diseases Victoria Melbourne Greg Hunt Daniel Andrews Sydney New South Wales Source Type: news