If there is one area in the region that has been turned completely on its head by the coronavirus pandemic it is Manchester city centre.
'It’s what we owe you': The army of sewers who are making scrubs for NHS workers
10.04.2020 - 16:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Hundreds of residents across Greater Manchester are sewing scrubs for NHS workers.
As more doctors and nurses are called up to the health service to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic, hospitals across the region are seeing shortages in scrubs - the clothing worn by NHS staff.
And now hundreds of locked-down residents are taking to their sewing machines to create the much-needed garments - including hats and bags - for health workers.
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Firefighters to make face masks for NHS workers - and help transfer patients to Manchester's Nightingale hospital
Firefighters in Greater Manchester ars set to make face masks for NHS staff.
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21.04.2020 / 17:33
No scrubs? No problem for the enterprising neighbours who are sewing for the NHS
A group of generous friends have turned their front rooms into temporary tailors' shops to support NHS workers through the coronavirus crisis.
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19.04.2020 / 18:29
More than 1,000 NHS workers in Manchester will take part in crucial COVID-19 research
NHS staff in Manchester will take part in crucial research into coronavirus testing.
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17.04.2020 / 19:15
Library 3D printer is producing PPE for health and social care workers
A 3D printer in Manchester Central Library is producing personal protective equipment (PPE) for health and social care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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17.04.2020 / 16:51
Greater Manchester landlords urged to offer homes near hospitals for free to NHS workers
Landlords across Manchester have been urged to offer some of their houses to NHS workers for free during the coronavirus pandemic.
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16.04.2020 / 13:41
Manchester United pay touching tribute to NHS workers
Manchester United paid a touching tribute to NHS workers fighting coronavirus as the nation prepares to clap for our carers once again on Thursday night.
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15.04.2020 / 19:31
The latest government delivery of masks and aprons for care workers has turned up - but it was two days late, a tenth of what was asked for and will last ‘barely a day’
The latest national shipment of protective equipment for Greater Manchester’s social care sector finally arrived today - but it was two days late, a tenth of what was asked for and will last ‘barely a day’.
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13.04.2020 / 12:45
'If I'm going to get it, I'm going to get it'... the key workers keeping Greater Manchester safe during the pandemic and what they say about coronavirus
While most of us stay at home and help to shield the most vulnerable members of our communities, Greater Manchester's key workers 'battle on'.
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12.04.2020 / 21:17
An incredible £500k worth of goods have been donated to help NHS workers in Manchester and Trafford - this is how they need your support now
Generous businesses have donated more than half a million pounds worth of goods for well-being packages for NHS staff at the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
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10.04.2020 / 16:07
David Beckham records special message for NHS workers in Greater Manchester
David Beckham has recorded a special message for NHS workers in Greater Manchester.
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10.04.2020 / 14:01
A little girl has made NHS workers - and Little Mix - smile with this brilliant video
A little girl has become a sensation online and caught the attention of a pop star with a brilliant video she filmed to make NHS staff smile.
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09.04.2020 / 21:23
Lady Gaga fashion designer swaps creating glitzy outfits to make masks for frontline workers
A fashion designer whose clients have included Lady Gaga has swapped creating glitzy outfits for making face masks for frontline key workers amid the coronavirus crisis.
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08.04.2020 / 19:01
NHS and social care workers to get free tram travel from this weekend amid coronavirus pandemic
Metrolink travel will be free for all NHS and social care workers from this weekend under plans announced by Andy Burnham.
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07.04.2020 / 10:21
An 'army' of students have stepped up to help NHS workers
Hundreds of students have stepped forward to help NHS workers during the COVID-19 crisis in Greater Manchester.