Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 96,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
The UK Government and the NHS have launched a hard-hitting advertising campaign urging the public to wash their hands to stop the coronavirus. Ominous, dark images of stains on a door handle under ultraviolet light warn people the virus can survive on some surfaces for hours, remaining contagious. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his ministers … Read more
HOW DANGEROUS IS CORONAVIRUS? About 14 percent of people who contract the Covid-19 coronavirus are taken to hospital – with severe symptoms including breathing problems and pneumonia. About 5 per cent need intensive care. But the majority who get the virus suffer nothing more than a cough and may never know they are infected. So … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 96,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 96,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Jacob Rees-Mogg today insisted there are ‘no plans’ to shut down Parliament during a coronavirus outbreak. The Commons Leader dismissed the prospect of Westminster being closed for months to avoid spreading the disease, saying the public would expect politicians to ‘get on with their job’. The intervention came after a backlash at the idea, which … Read more
Boris Johnson tried to cool a rash of stockpiling today as he insisted Britain will not run out of food during the coronavirus outbreak. The PM said he had faith in the ability of the public to see the ‘balance of risk’ with the disease, and he hoped they would carry on with ‘business as … Read more
Fears the coronavirus is spreading inside the NHS are growing after three new cases were confirmed to have been found in or closely linked to hospitals yesterday. At least four NHS staff have caught the illness, which has now infected 90 people in the UK, along with two other people in hospitals and a medical … Read more
The reputed birthplace of Jesus has been shut over coronavirus fears while Hinduism’s Holi festival is being scaled back and Iran is urging people to avoid using cash in a fresh round of public health measures today. The Nativity Church in Bethlehem, where Christians believe Jesus was born, will close indefinitely from 4pm today after … Read more
Coronavirus will push the economy to the brink of recession, Goldman Sachs warns as FTSE 100 falls for the first time this week by 1.75 per cent to 6,696 in the wake of the collapse of FlyBe Britain’s blue-chip index opened slightly up, but reversed gains and fell by 1.75% Signs of economic damage continues … Read more
A former coronavirus patient has died five days after he was declared recovered from the disease by a Chinese hospital, media reported. The 36-year-old man, Li Liang, died on Monday during post-recovery quarantine in Wuhan, Hubei Province of central China. He suffered a sudden death triggered by respiratory obstruction and failure, according to a death … Read more
HSBC evacuates part of its Canary Wharf HQ amid fears worker has coronavirus British banking giant cleared its research department today after analyst fell ill Office space is now being deep cleaned before employees are allowed to return Number of confirmed UK cases today rose to 90, including three NHS workers By Rory Tingle For … Read more
How to STOP touching your face: Expert reveals how to beat the ‘dangerous’ everyday habit that can spread coronavirus by wearing gloves or folding your hands instead Expert has revealed how the practice of touching your face can be instrumental in spreading diseases like coronavirus Dr. James Cherry, a UCLA infectious diseases expert, advised wearing … Read more