An astonishing 750,000 Britons have joined the NHS volunteer army in just five days. Last night the NHS revealed the new 750,000 target had been hit and the appeal has now been closed – to be re-opened in the following weeks. Some volunteers will also be given the task of transporting medication and other equipment in between hospitals, pharmacies and other NHS sites. Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England, said: ‘We have been absolutely bowled over by the staggering response to our call for volunteers. The actor, 40, helped the Masks for NHS Heroes fundraiser smash through its £200,000 target just three days after going live.

Source: Daily Mail March 29, 2020 22:18 UTC