Scientists have found the first clear evidence that infection with coronavirus causes the Kawasaki-like inflammatory condition affecting children. A study of eight children admitted to a Birmingham hospital with the condition reveals they were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus several weeks before showing symptoms. All of the children tested negative in the traditional lab-based test … Read more
The first US coronavirus victim, Patricia Dowd, 57 (pictured), died from a ruptured heart, which was triggered by an attack from the virus, an autopsy report reveals The first coronavirus victim in the US died from a ruptured heart, which was triggered by an attack from the virus, an autopsy report reveals. Patricia Dowd, a … Read more
Russian scientists suggest the mysterious ‘Tunguska event’ explosion of 1908 was caused by an iron asteroid that entered the Earth’s atmosphere and then bounced back into space. The flying asteroid is thought to have skimmed the planet at a low altitude above Siberia, causing an explosion that flattened around 80 million trees over an area … Read more
Gordon Ramsay has been forced to deny he ‘almost caused a nasty crash’ (Picture: Getty / Instagram) Gordon Ramsay was forced to deny claims he ‘almost caused a crash’ during a lockdown bike ride. The celebrity chef is currently isolating with his family in Cornwall, and undertook a 26.2mile bike ride on Sunday – in … Read more
EASTENDERS star Shaun Williamson has been left devastated – after a dream slot at Glastonbury was axed due to coronavirus. The actor, best known for playing tragic car salesman Barry Evans in the BBC1 soap, was booked to appear at the legendary music festival’s 50th anniversary this summer. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for … Read more
The first planet to be discovered outside our solar system was never a planet and may be a giant dust cloud created by the collision of two icy asteroids, a study finds. Astronomers spotted what was thought to be a Saturn like planet lying 25 light years from Earth in the star system Fomalhaut 12 … Read more
An increasing number of savers with large pots are turning to platforms as they look to safely spread their money across multiple accounts to benefit from savings protection amid market turmoil caused by coronavirus. Savings platforms Flagstone, Hargreaves Lansdown Active Savings, Octopus Cash and Raisin allow savers to open accounts of different lengths with multiple … Read more
Hospitals record a significant rise in serious eye injuries caused by DIY mishaps during the coronavirus lockdown period Oxford Eye Hospital saw significant increase in the number of trauma operations The hospital said it usually expects to treat one serious injury every two weeks But recently it saw six patients needing attention in just seven days … Read more
Beijing is exploiting the disarray caused by the Covid-19 epidemic to try to move a security-sensitive British technology company to China, a leading Tory MP said last night. Tom Tugendhat, chairman of the powerful Foreign Affairs Committee, said China was ‘using the cover’ of Boris Johnson’s illness to ‘launch a raid’ on Imagination Technologies, which … Read more
Instacart is now pairing users with shoppers in real-time in an attempt to deal with a demand spike caused by at-home coronavirus isolation The options will look to free up delivery window times for users A ‘Fast and Flexible’ option pairs users with the next available shopper ‘Order Ahead’ lets users place their orders two … Read more