Supermarket shelves stripped bare as panic-buying Britons race for essentials amid coronavirus chaos

The shelves of supermarkets have been left empty this weekend as paranoid shoppers pulled products from stores as the panic surrounding the coronavirus intensified.  Pictures from one Asda store in London showed aisles that had been stripped of toilet roll after the Department of Health and Social Care this afternoon confirmed there were 273 positive … Read more

Growing number of Britons are working from home and in an office

‘It’s better for my health.’ That’s one response I had when it comes to why more people are now working from home. With panic over coronavirus at fever pitch, many workers may also be ordered to stay away from the office and do day-to-day tasks from the comfort of their home. However, the reality is, … Read more

Britons who think they have coronavirus told to call GP instead

DON’T visit your GP: Britons who think they have coronavirus told to call instead to ensure they don’t spread the disease to other patients NHS has told GPs to make sure carriers of the disease don’t come to surgery  They have instructed GPs to carry out a telephone or Skype assessment instead This is in … Read more

Millions of Britons are told to ask their bosses about working from home

Britons are being told to get ready to work from home after the biggest leap in coronavirus cases in a single day. Another 48 were reported yesterday, making a total of 164 since the start of the outbreak. The deadly contagion was last night thought to have claimed a second victim in Britain. Tests are … Read more

142 Britons are stranded on coronavirus cruise ship the Grand Princess

More than 100 Britons are stranded on board a cruise ship off the coast of California where medics are testing passengers for coronavirus, it emerged last night.  Princess Cruises said 142 UK nationals – made up of 121 passengers and 21 crew – were on board the Grand Princess which is carrying a total of … Read more

Revealed: Stressed Britons are shunning relaxing beach holidays in favour of activity-packed breaks

Revealed: Stressed Britons are shunning relaxing beach holidays in favour of activity-packed breaks Study of 2,000 adults found less than half would choose a beach holiday to relax Instead, one in seven would book a trip designed to get their adrenaline racing  One in five also said they turn to ‘active outdoor pursuits’ to relieve … Read more

Coronavirus: ‘Ill’ Britons returning from Italy told to self-isolate

Britons who have travelled to ANY part of Italy who feel ill will be told to self-isolate as Government ramps up its coronavirus prevention advice PHE Chief Chris Witty said the advice would be extended to the whole of Italy It comes as the country reported 41 new deaths and a new high of 769 … Read more

400 diagnoses of cancer per DAY could be avoided if ‘Britons lived healthier lives’

In light of the findings by the World Cancer Research Fund that more than 400 diagnoses of cancer could be avoided if the nation was healthier, it is good to know what you can do to reduce your cancer risk. Give up smoking Quitting smoking is the most important thing a person can do to … Read more

Coronavirus will kill Britons, warns Britain’s Chief Medical Officer

Coronavirus WILL kill Britons, warns Britain’s Chief Medical Officer: Professor Chris Whitty says UK epidemic is now ‘highly likely’ and wearing masks will not stop infections – as two more test positive in Scotland Professor Christ Whitty says people buying masks is only effective for hospital  Comes amid fears that the NHS won’t have access … Read more

Coronavirus shutdown could see Britons told to ‘avoid contact outside work and school’

Lives may have to be put on hold for up to three months to fight the deadly coronavirus, Boris Johnson said yesterday. Setting out a ‘battle plan’ for tackling a potential epidemic, he warned the nation of the scale of the challenge posed by an illness that may afflict millions. The sobering strategy said Britons … Read more