A Florida father is fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus from his son, who tested positive after ignoring his parents’ advice to stay home and not gather with friends. John Place, from Plantation, is currently in the intensive care unit at Westside Regional Medical Center where he was put on a ventilator for more … Read more
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, 77, reveals he has been hospitalised after contracting COVID-19 By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 19:05 BST, 11 July 2020 | Updated: 19:17 BST, 11 July 2020 Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has tested postive for COVID-19 and has been hospitalised. The actor, 77, revealed the news to his fans via Twitter on Saturday, … Read more
We’ve all been told to wear face masks to reduce the spread of coronavirus, but it turns out the material your mask is made of may affect your risk, a new study suggests. An N99 mask, which filters out nearly all particles both large and small, reduced the odds of contracting COVID-19, the disease caused … Read more
Taking hydroxychloroquine after being exposed to someone with the novel coronavirus does not prevent you from contracting the disease, a new study finds. Researchers looked at 821 people who were exposed to the virus either through their line of worker as a healthcare professional, or from someone at home. Hydroxychloroquine – used to treat malaria, … Read more
Fiona Phillips, 59, reveals she was bedbound for THREE weeks after contracting coronavirus in first TV appearance since recovering By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 09:20 BST, 3 June 2020 | Updated: 09:20 BST, 3 June 2020 Fiona Phillips has revealed she was left bedbound for three weeks after contracting coronavirus. The presenter, 59, spoke … Read more
Psychosis may be another symptom of COVID-19: Study suggests some people suffer HALLUCINATIONS after contracting coronavirus Study found evidence up to 4% of patients could suffer some form of psychosis Comes from Australian scientists who reviewed 14 pieces of research Can be treated with low doses of anti-psychotic medication, study suggests Here’s how to help people … Read more
Fred the Godson has died aged 35 after contracting the coronavirus. The rapper was admitted to hospital in New York hospital with the virus two weeks ago. Jaquae confirmed the news of his friend’s death in a touching tribute on Instagram this evening. He shared the rapper’s final Instagram picture of him in hospital with … Read more
A ‘widely respected’ doctor who became the first Sikh to work as an A&E consultant in Britain has died after contracting Covid-19. Manjeet Riyat, 52, was known described by colleagues at the Royal Derby Hospital as the ‘father of the emergency department.’ Mr Riyat, who previously worked at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Lincoln County Hospital, … Read more
Heartwarming moment a man with Down’s Syndrome, 34, who was given 24 hours to live is reunited with his mother after beating COVID-19 Ben McCafferty, 34, discharged from Bradford Royal Infirmary in West Yorkshire His mother Di Margerison stayed with her son on first night that he was admitted But she was unable to continue … Read more
Gogglebox star Jonathan Tapper, 52, was left fighting for his life after contracting COVID-19… as wife Nikki reveals fears he may suffer a relapse The TV star, 52, was cared for at home by wife Nikki after suffering symptoms including a cough and a high temperate Nikki revealed Jonathan was left bedbound for two weeks … Read more