The grim news continues. The death toll in Britain rose by a further 209 to 1,228. Around the world, that figure has now risen to more than 30,000. Heart-warmingly, 20,000 former NHS staff are coming back to work to help fight coronavirus. The PM rightly recognises this extraordinary selfless act in a video recorded in isolation. More good news is that it is reported that a breathing aid that can help keep coronavirus patients out of intensive care has been created in just a few days by engineers at University College London, working with clinicians and the Mercedes Formula One team. The not-so-good news is that we are being warned it could be at least 6 months before life in the UK returns to normal. I'm not sure whether keeping people locked up and businesses shut for that length of time is going to work. As I've said before, this testing is vital and is being rolled out. The sooner we have a better understanding of this virus, who's had it, and who's got it, the better placed we will be to tackle it. My parliamentary team is swamped with emails and calls. I am sure I am not alone. We do all we can to help, but cannot possibly resolve every query. Local charities are stretched to the maximum and extra resources and demands are draining them of cash very fast. I am seeking help from the Governement because, without these charities, the strain will inevitably fall on others, not least in the NHS. The non-stop diet of coronavirus on our televisions, radios and in the papers is exhausting. While I quite appreciate the necessity to inform, I wonder whether the wall-to-wall coverage is not actually instilling more fear. Can we have a little more uplifting news, please. For all those working in the NHS and in the field of care, I have nothing but the hugest admiration and gratitude. Some of my friends have children who are doctors, so it very interesting to hear their views from the front-line. One thing is for certain, as this lock-down continues more and more unexpected consequences are coming to the fore.