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UK regulators have blocked the use of antimalarials to treat coronavirus despite US doctors using it

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US regulators have approved two malaria drugs for hospitalised coronavirus patients – but the UK has blocked their use until clinical trials finish.  Doctors across America can now prescribe hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as a last resort for critically ill COVID-19 sufferers. Trials are currently underway to test their effectiveness on coronavirus patients, after the drugs showed promise … Read more

We tested the Isolate 2 ear protectors to see how effectively they blocked distractions

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Whether it’s having noisy neighbours, living on a busy road or commuting via the Tube, it seems you can’t escape noise wherever you go. So if you’re easily distracted but need to find focus, it might be a good idea to invest in a good set of noise-busting earplugs.  There are hundreds of earplugs on … Read more

Small investors could be blocked from voting on Sirius takeover offer

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Fears are mounting that thousands of ordinary shareholders will be denied any say on the Sirius Minerals takeover because of complicated City rules. Investors in Yorkshire potash miner Sirius will vote on a £405million offer from FTSE 100-listed Anglo American on March 3. Some shareholders are angry with Anglo’s 5.5p per share bid because they … Read more

British traveller is blocked from boarding a flight to Thailand and left £1,000 out of pocket

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British traveller is blocked from boarding a flight to Thailand and left £1,000 out of pocket because of novelty stamps on her passport Tina Sibley was halted at the boarding gate in Madrid by Qatar Airways officials She was told her passport was invalid due to Machu Picchu stamps inside it British Embassy rubbished these … Read more

Coronavirus fears on ANOTHER cruise ship that is blocked from Dominican Republic

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A cruise ship has been turned away from the Dominican Republic after eight passengers – including Britons and Americans – fell sick on board. The Dominican health authority said cruise liner MS Braemar was turned away after the captain reported four Filipinos, two Britons and two Americans had symptoms including fever, cough, or breathing difficulties.  Fred … Read more

Miami cruise ship blocked from two ports over to coronavirus fears arrives in Mexico

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Passengers on board a cruise ship that was blocked from docking in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands due to coroanvirus fears are now facing health checks to decide whether they will be allowed off the boat in Mexico.   The MSC Meraviglia, which is carrying 4,500 passengers and 1,600 crew from Miami, is currently waiting off … Read more