Coronavirus DISCO fever: Italians put on a musical laser light show from their balconies to keep their spirits up amid coronavirus quarantine Locals in Rome leaned out of their windows to shine the lights onto apartments Others can be heard singing, in voices which echo around residential complex The communal disco to lift spirits took … Read more
Doctors have made a terrifying prediction more than 12,000 Australians could be infected with coronavirus within weeks in an outbreak even worse than in Italy. At least 3,500 medical professionals and experts have signed an open letter pleading with the Australian government to take a tougher stance against COVID-19. In the letter, intensive care specialist Greg … Read more
‘The worst case scenario is what will happen’: Italians record messages they wish they could have played to themselves ten days ago as they warn not to underestimate coronavirus Quarantined Italians admitted they underestimated the magnitude of infection Cases in Italy have grown exponentially in and have now almost hit 30,000 They suggest some people … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
European stock markets plunged to their lowest since 2012 today as the coronavirus pandemic brings the continent to a standstill. The pan-European STOXX 600 was down 7.9 per cent to its lowest level since November 2012, while Germany’s DAX shed 7.6 per cent. French and Spanish markets also slumped 6.0 per cent and 5.2 per … Read more
Thousands of schoolchildren and students have decided to take matters into their own hands and stay home in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. A Twitter hashtag, #Covid19Walkout, has sparked a movement amongst younger generations to stage a walkout on Friday. School chiefs and teaching unions are to hold crisis talks with Education … Read more
Britain may follow Ireland’s lead and shut down all pubs in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock indicated yesterday. The UK may also fall in line with Italy, France and Spain by closing restaurants and cafes – as well as shops that do not sell essential items. The Irish … Read more
The world’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been ramped up as Lebanon announced plans to temporarily close its borders, Israel’s president was tested for coronavirus and the US Federal Reserve slashed interest rates for the second time in a fortnight. Italy‘s death toll has seen a huge rise in the number of deaths from … Read more
D-Day for a total school shutdown: Pressure grows on Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to shut down classrooms for a month to combat spread of coronavirus Ministers have resisted calls to follow other countries which have shut schools Gavin Williamson will today meet school leaders to discuss the next move He was warned that one tactic, … Read more
Australians returning from overseas are told to self-isolate for 14 days – or face being fined up to $50,000 or jailed for a YEAR Australians are urged to self-isolate for 14 days amid the coronavirus outbreak Those refusing to comply with these health orders could face fines and jail time Some states can place people … Read more
‘Is it going to work? I’m not sure, to be honest’: Epidemiologists hit out at Britain’s approach to coronavirus – as other countries around the world are ‘firefighting’ the pandemic Experts questioning why Britain hasn’t adopted same measures as other nations Italy, France and Spain are now on lockdown as the number of cases surged … Read more
An Italian journalist is warning Britons to ‘stay home’ amid the coronavirus pandemic as one of the country’s top doctors warns Covid-19 is ‘apocalyptic’. The stark pleas to ban mass gatherings, avoid contact with others, and self-isolate in the UK and US come as 60million Italians are forced to endure a lockdown. Mattia Ferraresi, who … Read more