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Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Wednesday morning. We'll have another update for you at 18:00 BST.

The Office for National Statistics says public health restrictions and social distancing were a key factor behind some bad economic news just released - the biggest quarterly contraction in the UK economy since the financial crisis.

Face masks are now recommended for anyone who cannot avoid using public transport

From this morning, millions of self-employed people can apply for an income support grant of up to £7,500. The government says the money will be paid into the accounts of those eligible six days later. It comes after the furlough scheme, which supports employees' wages, was extended by the chancellor on Tuesday.

Some newly self-employed people are not eligible for help

School and university leavers face acute challenges at this difficult time, and experts warn those with the fewest qualifications will be worst hit. The BBC has spoken to several young people who paint a picture of a very uncertain future, as their desired career paths are closed off and back-up options for temporary work in the likes of retail and hospitality disappear too.

Jared Thomas has seen work fail to pick up

With so much focus on the death toll, it's important to remember that the vast majority of coronavirus sufferers do get better, even those who are very ill. Our medical correspondent Fergus Walsh meets some patients starting their rehabilitation after time in intensive care. And read more on how long it takes to recover here.

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