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JK ROWLING
THE Yate-born Harry Potter author, right, is publishing a fairy tale called The Ickabog which will be available for free online for children in lockdown or back at school. The novelist wrote the story 10 years ago but put it in the attic as she published her novels for adults.
IKEA
The Swedish homeware giant is to reopen its 19 stores on Monday. Customers are urged to come with lists rather than browse. Only cards will be accepted and just one adult and child per household will be allowed inside.
REMDESIVIR
REGULATORS have approved Britain’s first medicine to treat coronavirus – a drug intended for use on Ebola victims. Clinical trials suggest remdesivir can shorten recovery time by an average of four days, from 15 to 11.
JACINDA ARDERN
NOT only has the New Zealand PM all but sent coronavirus packing in the country but she kept her cool as an earthquake struck as she was giving a live interview this week. The 5.8 magnitude quake hit Wellington as the politician was in the middle of a broadcast – but she calmly continued with the programme.