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1. 'No alternative' to England's second lockdown Boris Johnson will tell MPs later that coronavirus deaths could be twice as high over the winter as they were in the spring unless he - and the whole country - acts now. He'll insist it was "right to try every possible option" at a regional level first, but nationwide action is now non-negotiable. Despite criticising the time it's taken to get to this point, Labour MPs are expected to vote in favour of the lockdown on Wednesday. Not all of Mr Johnson's own MPs will back it, though. Full details of the new restrictions are still to be published, but here's everything we know so far. 2. Prince William 'tested positive in April' Palace sources have told the BBC the Duke of Cambridge contracted Covid-19 earlier this year - around the same time as his father. The Sun newspaper, which first reported the story, said he was treated by palace doctors and isolated at the family home in Norfolk. BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond said the duke may have kept his diagnosis private to avoid alarming the nation. Kensington Palace has refused to comment officially. 3. Scotland launches five-tier system of restrictions So far, no areas have been designated tier four - the top level. The central belt and Dundee have been placed in tier three, while the Highlands, Western Isles, Moray, Orkney and Shetland are all in level one. See what that means in practice for the likes of schools and hospitality, and use the official postcode look-up to see the situation where you are. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland's schools reopen today, mid-way through a four-week national "circuit-breaker" lockdown. Wales continues its "firebreak" too, and the first minister is urging people to stick with it. 4. Catch-up scheme opens From today, schools in England can begin enrolling pupils in a national scheme designed to provide catch-up tuition for those whose learning suffered most during the spring lockdown. Research suggests the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their more privileged counterparts has widened significantly. More than 15,000 tutors have been recruited and lessons will be 75% subsidised by the government. Education unions, though, say provision could and should have come from schools themselves, rather than external agencies. 5. India's Covid conundrum Research suggests people in low income countries may have higher immunity to Covid-19 because of exposure to various pathogens from childhood. Two papers have tried to explain why, despite poorer healthcare, hygiene and sanitation, countries like India have not seen death rates as high as richer nations. They suggest these apparent negatives could actually have saved lives. It's important to say, though, that other factors could also be at play - India's relatively young population, for example - and the research is yet to be peer reviewed. Get a longer news briefing from the BBC in your inbox, each weekday morning, by signing up here. And don't forget... Find more information, advice and guides on our coronavirus page. Plus, England's second lockdown comes with a reintroduction of the full furlough scheme across the UK. Find out who's eligible for it. What questions do you have about coronavirus? In some cases, your question will be published, displaying your name, age and location as you provide it, unless you state otherwise. Your contact details will never be published. Please ensure you have read our terms & conditions and privacy policy. Use this form to ask your question: Your contact info I am over 16 years old I accept the Terms of Service The BBC retains the right to select from these contributions based on editorial requirements and subject to online terms and conditions and BBC editorial guidelines. For more information about how the BBC handles your personal data, see here. If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or send them via email to YourQuestions@bbc.co.uk. Please include your name, age and location with any question you send in.
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Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. We'll have another update for you at 18:00 GMT.


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By Pia GadkariBusiness reporter, BBC News In the UK, the number of people killed in cycling accidents is on the rise. Most serious incidents involve another vehicle and commonly occur when the cyclist is travelling straight ahead and another vehicle turns into it, research suggests. That's why Emily Brooke, founder of Blaze, says she designed a light that projects an image of a green bike onto the ground about 5 metres (16ft) ahead of the cyclist. 'Lit like a Christmas tree' Blaze uses a laser to project the bike symbol on the ground. It is also fully waterproof and comes in a sleek aluminium case with a backlit control panel. "It's vehicles travelling in the same direction as you that cross your path who would see this light," Ms Brooke says. "This helps in your classic blind-spot scenario. "You can be lit up like a Christmas tree and have every light on the market, but ultimately if you're in the vehicle's blind spot, you're still invisible." "They see this light and don't turn." At FlyKly, which makes electrically-assisted bike wheels, Niko Klansek says safety concerns are a key reason why people choose not to cycle. During a campaign on crowdfunding site Kickstarter to raise cash for the "smartwheel", many people asked for it to be available in fluorescent colours so that they could be seen more easily from the side. "Otherwise the usual lights are just at the front and back," Mr Klansek says. "But it's really important to be seen from the side too." 'Outstanding design flaw' Cycling safety expert Ian Walker, of the University of Bath, agrees, saying anything cyclists can do to make themselves more visible to drivers - such as wearing reflectives and lights, especially in the dark - is an advantage for them. But former professional cyclist Michael Hutchinson says many people do not use safety equipment because they do not like the look of it. "The most outstanding design flaw with the traditional polystyrene helmet is that it messes up people's hair, it's sweaty on the head," Mr Hutchinson says. "Also a lot of people don't like the look of bike helmets." Niko Klansek, of FlyKly, agrees, saying that if people could cycle without breaking a sweat many more would use one to get to work. "They want to dress for their destination, not for the bike ride," Mr Klansek says of his customers. 'Invisible' helmet Anna Haupt, co-founder of Hovding, says she encountered the same sort of resistance to wearing helmets. "People told us they wanted an 'invisible' cycle helmet," she says. "We heard it over and over again, that people did not want to wear helmets because it ruined their hair." Hovding's airbag-style head gear stays folded inside a neck collar until the moment it detects an accident taking place. Once the collar is switched on it uses six sensors to monitor the body's movements 200 times per second, registering both the angles and speed of the neck. During the ride, the helmet keeps track of the readings - ready to release the airbag if it receives a single data point that falls outside the normal range. "If you happen to be in an accident, your body movements will be completely different from normal cycling," Ms Haupt explains. "An icy road produces more angular adjustments, and if you get hit by a car it's a very obvious acceleration in your body," she says. But Dr Ian Walker says it isn't only cyclists that have a mental block about helmets. While they are an important protection if an accident takes place, seeing bikers wearing a helmet can actually cause some motorists to drive less carefully around them, he says. Reflexes 'too slow' Ulf Bjornstig, Professor of Surgery at Umea University, says that in Sweden cyclists are in more accidents than any other type of road user. Head injuries are the most common, with 10% of victims suffering concussion or becoming unconscious, he says. "The head hits the ground quite hard. If we look at non-fatal injuries, quite often you land on the ground with your face - nose, chin." But in the case of fatal accidents, "those victims are often hit from behind or the side," Prof Bjornstig says. "That's the difference between fatal and non-fatal injuries." Jurij Lozic, in Slovenia, who recently completed a Kickstarter campaign for a bendy mudguard originally designed for fixed-gear bikes, says style and aesthetics are very important in making a product sell. His Musguard fenders are die cut from recyclable polypropylene - a common kind of plastic sheeting - and come in a range of bright colours. "People want beautiful products to enhance their bikes," Mr Lozic explains. Preventing future accidents? But as appealing as some accessories may be, former professional cyclist Michael Hutchinson is sceptical that the average biker would be willing to spend large sums solving the problem. The Hovding helmet costs nearly 400 euros (£330) while the Blaze bike light can be pre-ordered for £125. Mr Hutchinson adds that he fears accessories such as helmets are something of a "distraction" in the bigger picture of improving cyclist safety. "At a fundamental level, helmets will not prevent a single accident," he says. Dr Ian Walker agrees, saying that when it comes to preventing accidents, "nothing is going to get safer than hard segregation of cyclists and motorists".
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Although more people are getting around by bike, cyclists remain the most vulnerable group of road users. Could a range of wearable technologies keep them safer?


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Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were on a visit to the set at BBC Wales' Roath Lock studios on day three of their summer tour of Wales. Prince Charles tried his hand at being a sci-fi baddie by uttering the Daleks' famous "exterminate" catchphrase into a voice modulator. Writer Steven Moffat thought he was "great". He said: "I haven't thought about how I could weave a meeting between the Doctor and the royal family. But Prince Charles's attempt at being a Dalek was great. "There would be a part in the show for him if he wanted it." During the visit on Wednesday morning, the royal couple was greeted by BBC Wales director Rhodri Talfan Davies in Cardiff Bay - where Doctor Who is recorded - and then posed for pictures with two gold-coloured Daleks. The couple also met Matt Smith, who currently plays the Doctor but is stepping down, and Jenna Coleman, who plays his companion, as well as series head writer Mr Moffat. The tour included the set of the Tardis, the Doctor's time travelling ship, as well as a display of some of the show's monsters, including a weeping angel and a cyberman. Nicholas Briggs, who voices the Daleks, demonstrated some of their famous catchphrases, while production staff showed how a green screen set is used to generate some of the programme's special effects. Doctor Who is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In addition to Doctor Who, Roath Lock is also home to BBC programmes including Casualty, the Welsh-language drama Pobol y Cwm and children's drama Wizards vs Aliens. Prince Charles has also visited the new headquarters of his charity, Prince's Trust Cymru where he met volunteers, staff and young people. A Clarence House spokeswoman said Charles was very passionate about the organisation. She said: "The new Prince's Trust Cymru headquarters will support 3,500 vulnerable young people across Wales this year, giving them the skills and confidence to turn their lives around and move into jobs. "It's significant because in Cardiff alone, more than one in four young people (30%) are struggling to find a job (Office for National Statistics). "The Prince's Trust Enterprise programme is celebrating its 30th birthday this year. It has helped 80,000 young people become their own boss since 1983. "It's worth noting that three in four young people on Prince's Trust programmes move into work, education or training." During the official opening, Prince Charles addressed young people, staff, volunteers and supporters. He said: "I hope some of you here today are beginning to benefit in a small way and I am also incredibly proud of the difference the trust can make to so many lives." One of the young people who met the Prince was 27-year-old Sarah Hillier, from Pontypool. She is about to launch a custom-made teddy bear business with support from the trust. Mrs Hillier presented Prince Charles with a bear created for his soon-to-be-born grandchild. Mrs Hillier decided she wanted to run her own business after running a successful cafeteria at her partner's workplace. She had to leave when her husband was made redundant and she found herself unemployed. Describing the bear she created for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby, Mrs Hillier said: "The bear is one of my favourite designs and I have chosen a soldier's outfit for it. I just hope this little bear is fit for a prince - or a princess!" The charitable theme also continued for Camilla as she visited the Emmaus Charity shop in Porthcawl, Bridgend, which supports homeless people by giving them accommodation and work experience in a bid to turn their lives around. On a visit to Treharris near Merthyr Tydfil, Prince Charles called in at the Farmers' Co-operative Shop and met staff and local farmers. On Monday the couple visited the last home of poet Dylan Thomas in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, and on Tuesday held a series of engagements in north Wales.
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assistant: The Prince of Wales has been offered a role in Doctor Who after impressing the show's writer with his Dalek voice.