Russia rushes to copy China and build new hospital to deal with coronavirus

The authorities in Moscow are rushing to build a dedicated £92 million hospital to cope with an expected major rise in coronavirus victims – despite the current number of cases in Russia standing at 34. City mayor Sergey Sobyanin has ordered the facility even though Russia currently has among the fewest victims among major countries. … Read more

A cancer survivor and a busy mother-of-three stun viewers after 10 Years Younger in 10 Days makeover

A mother whose confidence was left in tatters after recovering from cancer was given a makeover to look decades younger, leaving viewers touched by her ‘beautiful transformation’ in last night’s 10 years younger in 10 days.  Hairdresser Lindsey, 51, focused on raising her daughter in the years following her cancer treatment, causing her confidence to … Read more

Eamonn Holmes announces Ruth Langsford has been forced to pull out This Morning after falling ill

Ruth Langsford pulls out of hosting This Morning after falling ill… with Rochelle Humes drafted in as her last-minute replacement By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 09:34 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 10:20 GMT, 13 March 2020 Ruth Langsford has pulled out of hosting Friday’s This Morning after falling ill. Her husband Eamonn Holmes … Read more

Chief scientific adviser wants 60 percent of the entire population – to catch coronavirus

The UK’s chief scientific adviser today revealed that 60 per cent of the British population – around 40million people – need to catch coronavirus to develop ‘herd immunity’ – the Government’s controversial policy to stop it returning annually. Sir Patrick Vallance said millions fighting off the virus that has killed ten in Britain and almost 5,000 worldwide will … Read more

Saga suspends all cruises over conronavirus concerns for the over 70s

Saga suspends all cruises amid coronavirus threat to the over-70s and group warns its profits will take a hit as the outbreak worsens Saga suspending cruises from 15 March to 1 May amid Government advice Affected Saga cruise customers will be contacted by phone in next few days  Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should … Read more

London Underground driver has tested positive for coronavirus

London Underground Jubilee line driver has tested positive for coronavirus and is in self-isolation The man, who works on the Underground’s Jubilee Line, was off work this week The driver had returned to Britain from a holiday in Vietnam, sources have said Internal message to staff said the driver had been self-isolating but had Covid-19 … Read more

Expert warns UK might not change behaviour until coronavirus death toll is ‘very big’

The UK’s coronavirus epidemic could spiral out of control if people wait for the death toll to rise before changing their behaviour, a leading scientist has warned. Professor Graham Medley, a disease expert at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said people risk making the outbreak worse by refusing to take it seriously … Read more

Niall Horan tries to confront his phobia of pigeons in Carpool Karaoke sketch

Niall Horan was forced to confront his phobia of pigeons while taking part in Carpool Karaoke for The Late Late Show with James Corden.  The One Direction star, 26, revealed his fear of the birds while chatting with the comedian, 41, during the skit on Friday, and the pair took a break from the road to get … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Everton become latest Premier League club to put first-team into self-isolation

Everton become latest Premier League club to put entire first-team squad into self-isolation after player reported symptoms consistent with coronavirus – three days before Merseyside derby Everton have become third Premier League club to self-isolate entire first-team News comes after a player reported symptoms consistent with coronavirus Arsenal & Chelsea full squad self-isolating, as are … Read more

The coronavirus pandemic is putting up to 50 MILLION travel and tourism jobs at risk 

The coronavirus pandemic is putting up to 50 MILLION travel and tourism jobs at risk Global travel could be adversely impacted by up to 25 per cent in 2020 This could lead to a corresponding reduction in jobs of between 12 and 14% The figures come from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)  Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more

Nurses show the bruises and marks they have suffered from wearing coronavirus masks in South Korea

Nurses fighting against the coronavirus outbreak in South Korea spend half an hour every day applying bandages across their faces to avoid painful sores caused by their protection suits. The wrappings are worn like badges of honour during their eight-hour shifts at the Keimyung University Daegu Dongsan Hospital. The hospital is in the southern city … Read more

Virus petition calling for PM to close schools tops 420,000

A petition calling for Boris Johnson to close schools has topped 420,000 as exam worries grow and universities ban face-to-face teaching due to the coronavirus threat. The form, started by Sami Attout, urges Boris Johnson to shut down campuses ‘in the coming weeks or as soon as possible’, to prevent the spread of Covid19. School leaders … Read more