India lifts ban on exporting hydroxychloroquine after Trump threat

India lifts ban on exporting hydroxychloroquine after President Trump threatened ‘retaliation’ if the country failed to send potential coronavirus treatment to the US India lifted ban on 24 drugs and ingredients, including  hydroxychloroquine Ban came into force last month as country went on lockdown over coronavirus  But foreign ministry said country has enough supplies so … Read more

Donald Trump says he will have MORE coronavirus testing in wake of Boris Johnson being in ICU

President Donald Trump said Monday he may undergo additional tests for the coronavirus after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to intensive care to be treated for the disease. ‘I think we’ll probably have the be quite a few tests. It’s not the worst idea. You know, this system of testing now so quick … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson’s doctor acted after Zoom video

In a few short hours the crisis over Boris Johnson‘s health turned into a full-scale emergency last night.  The diplomatic fog that had obscured just how ill he really was lifted as it emerged he had been admitted to intensive care.  It took an intervention from our oldest ally across the Atlantic for questions to … Read more

As many as 4,000 patients seriously ill with coronavirus are being treated with hydroxychloroquine

Up to 4,000 patients with serious complications from the novel coronavirus in New York are being given the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine. President Donald Trump has hailed the drug, which also is used to treat arthritis and lupus, as a ‘game-changer’ for treating COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. Health officials told the New York … Read more

Designers focus on creating non-surgical masks

President Donald Trump announced at his Friday press briefing that the CDC was now recommending that all Americans wear non-medical face masks. Just in time for the recommendation, many fashion brands are putting a pause on their regular garment production and shifting their focus to produce masks.  From bridal companies to swimwear labels, FEMAIL rounds up … Read more

Acting navy secretary trashes coronavirus aircraft carrier’s fired captain as ‘naive or stupid’

Thomas Modly, President Trump‘s acting Navy secretary, told sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt that their fired captain was ‘naive’ and ‘stupid’ for the missive he wrote complaining about the lack of help for the coronavirus-infested ship and then complained about the flak he was receiving for relieving Captain Brett Crozier of his duties.  Modly … Read more

Piers Morgan assures GMB viewers he’s not getting sick after his ‘peaky’ complexion sparks concern

Fans took to Twitter on Monday to check on Piers Morgan during his Good Morning Britain appearance, claiming he looked ‘pale, unwell and sweaty’. And the TV host, 55, was quick to reassure them that he was feeling fine, blaming his ‘peaky’ look on his attempt to do his own make-up. Referring to an incident … Read more

Trump refuses to let Dr. Tony Fauci answer about anti-malarial as a coronavirus treatment 

President Donald Trump stopped Dr. Tony Fauci from answering a question about the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine in treating the coronavirus as he tried to push a more hopeful message about the pandemic. The president started his daily press briefing on a hopeful note, saying there was a  ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ in … Read more

Trump ‘pressured health officials to push anti-malaria drugs to treat coronavirus,’ sources claim

In mid-March, President Donald Trump personally pressed federal health officials to make malaria drugs available to treat the novel coronavirus, though they had been untested for COVID-19, two sources told Reuters. Shortly afterward, the federal government published highly unusual guidance informing doctors they had the option to prescribe the drugs, with key dosing information based … Read more

Ex-MI6 spy behind the ‘dirty dossier’ on Donald Trump is sued by three Russian oligarchs

Ex-MI6 spy Christopher Steele behind the ‘dirty dossier’ on Donald Trump is being sued by three Russian oligarchs who were named in his ‘kopromat’ file Former MI6 spy Christopher Steele is being sued by three Russian oligarchs Mr Steele’s report on Donald Trump in 2017 alleged the newly-elected US President was in Vladimir Putin’s pocket … Read more

Fired captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt tests positive for coronavirus

Capt. Brett Crozier (above) has tested positive for the coronavirus days after he was relieved of command of the USS Roosevelt for a letter begging the Navy to evacuate the ship due to a COVID-19 outbreak Captain Brett Crozier, the officer who was relieved of command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt after a … Read more

Top US commanders ‘opposed dismissing captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt over coronavirus letter’

The top US military commander and the most senior naval officer were reportedly against firing the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt over his letter warning of a coronavirus outbreak on board, but they were overruled by the Trump administration. General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Admiral Michael Gilday, … Read more

Trump raises the prospect of lifting the lockdown knowing people will get infected

Donald Trump has raised the prospect of lifting coronavirus lockdowns across the United States, arguing the nation cannot be ‘destroyed’ and ‘we have to get back to work’.   The president’s words during his daily briefing Saturday raise the prospect of reopening businesses and services knowing people will get infected.  Trump said: ‘We have to get back to … Read more