Official list of Covid symptoms is ‘dodgy and inadequate’: Top scientific adviser

The official list of COVID symptoms has been branded ‘dodgy’ and ‘inadequate’ by a top scientific advisor. Dr Nick Summerton called for tiredness, breathlessness and loss of appetite to be included in key symptom list. Currently the NHS only notes a persistent cough and fever as the main signs, and says these are the only … Read more

The North West overtakes London as Covid epicentre

The northwest of England has passed London as the epicentre of the UK’s coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with more people in the region in hospital with the illness than in the capital. Data shared at Sunday’s government briefing revealed coronavirus patients in London had dipped to 2,033 while patients with the illness in the northwest … Read more

BBC Question Time: Paul Nurse says government lacked COVID preparation | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Paul Nurse, a geneticist and the director of the Francis Crick Institute, appeared alongside former Chancellor George Osbourne and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. In response to Fiona Bruce asking whether he believed that the UK had done enough to prepare for a pandemic, Mr Nurse was scathing in his rebuke of a perceived lack of … Read more

Fountain of Wayne Adam Schlesinger’s partner shares tribute after he died of COVID

The partner of Adam Schlesinger, who died as a result of coronavirus complications at the age of 52 earlier this month, has paid tribute to the celebrated musician and composer. On Sunday, Schlesinger’s girlfriend Alexis Morley posted the last photo taken of the pair together, alongside an emotional tribute to her husband, who was known as … Read more

Higher death rates and no benefit for COVID patients treated with hydroxychloroquine

More US veterans sickened by coronavirus who were treated with the malaria drug President Trump touted for treating the disease died than did patients who were given the usual supportive care, a new study reveals.  And the results suggested that the drug, hydroxychloroquine, provided no benefit to the patients who received it.    The nationwide study … Read more

ANDREW PIERCE: Shamed Lord Truscott hunts down Covid spivs 

Truscott (pictured) resigned from the Labour Party after he was secretly taped offering to assist in getting amendments on legislation before the Upper House tabled in return for money Shamed lord hunts down Covid spivs… Most politicians need a brass neck to survive in the Westminster jungle. But former Labour energy minister Lord Truscott is … Read more

Hopes could hinge on llamas for Covid vaccine

Hopes could hinge on llamas for Covid vaccine: Belgian scientists discover camelids’ blood contains antibodies for combating coronavirus Molecules in camelids blood ‘may serve as useful therapeutics during Covid-19’  These llama antibodies have proved effective against MERS and SARS in past  It was also discovered ferrets infected with Covid-19 respond close to humans Learn more … Read more

China advisers investigated amid fears Beijing using Covid for commercial benefit

‘Suited svengalis’ who help the Chinese government decide which British businesses to buy will be investigated by MPs amid fears Beijing is using coronavirus pandemic to advance its commercial interests Fears of Beijing using Covid-19 for commercial benefit have now arisen Advisers who help Chinese regime to target British businesses now investigated Peter Mandelson and Sir … Read more

Kourtney Kardashian, 40, shares custody during COVID

Kourtney Kardashian, 40, reveals her kids are SPLITTING their time between her mansion and the pad ex Scott Disick, 36, shares with Sofia Richie, 21 By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com Published: 14:44 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 15:02 BST, 16 April 2020 Kourtney Kardashian thinks it’s ‘nice’ that her kids are dividing their time … Read more

NYC pediatrician issues warning that 80 per cent of children in the city are infected with COVID- 19

A New York pediatrician said she thought a staggering 80 per cent of children in the city are infected with the coronavirus as she explained that most kids have not been tested as they are not the priority in hospitals.  Dr Dyan Hes, a pediatrician with New York City’s Gramercy Pediatrics, offered the statistic when … Read more