Do nothing approach to tackle coronavirus epidemic could have led to almost 500,000 deaths

Almost 500,000 people could have died from coronavirus if the UK had adopted a ‘do-nothing’ approach associated with earlier ‘herd immunity’ plans, a study has suggested. As the virus began to take a stranglehold on the UK last month, the Government mooted the concept of beating back the disease by allowing 80 per cent of … Read more

Former Love Island star Margarita Smith poses in a bikini in isolation amid coronavirus epidemic   

‘Who needs a beachy background?’ Former Love Island star Margarita Smith poses in a bikini as she stays in isolation ‘for her loved ones’ amid coronavirus epidemic By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 15:00 BST, 30 March 2020 | Updated: 15:14 BST, 30 March 2020 Margarita Smith is doing her bit to keep … Read more

Rebecca Judd hides from kids while the family is in lockdown together during coronavirus epidemic 

‘I’m hiding from my kids!’ Frazzled Rebecca Judd cowers in the kitchen to avoid her brood of four while the family is in lockdown together during coronavirus epidemic By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:30 BST, 29 March 2020 | Updated: 14:36 BST, 29 March 2020 Rebecca Judd is a mother-of-four, and some … Read more

Coronavirus crisis could cause a loneliness epidemic in older adults

Coronavirus crisis could cause a loneliness epidemic in older adults: Study shows cutting off over-50s from transport, retail and leisure facilities increases feelings of isolation and depression Researchers surveyed 5,912 people aged 50+ from Finland, Poland and Spain They assessed their levels of loneliness and whether they had major depression People were asked about amenities and how walkable their neighbourhood … Read more

The Walking Dead Season 10 finale delayed until later this year due to the coronavirus epidemic

The Walking Dead has become the latest TV series to become impacted by the spread of the coronavirus, with the upcoming Season 10 finale being delayed. AMC announced Tuesday (via The Walking Dead Twitter) that the season finale, originally scheduled to air on Sunday, April 12, has been delayed indefinitely. While no replacement air date … Read more

UK coronavirus cases surge by 2,000 in a WEEK as the epidemic outstrips most of Europe

The UK’s coronavirus outbreak is one of the fastest escalating epidemics in Europe, official statistics have revealed. 676 people were diagnosed with the virus yesterday, more than in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Austria or Denmark. This was 35 per cent more than the previous day, when there were 407 cases, and meant the … Read more

How New York and London have taken very different measures to tackle killer epidemic 

New York and London have had very different responses to the coronavirus crisis that has gripped Europe and the US in recent weeks. Mayor Bill de Blasio put most of the Big Apple on knockdown while in London shops and bars are still open while commuters are still catching the tube to work – all-be-it … Read more

Defiant couples reveal their wedding plans amid the coronavirus epidemic

Defiant couples have forged ahead with their plans to tie the knot – but many have had to adjust their dream days amid the coronavirus epidemic.  With new government advice being dished out daily, bride’s-to-be across the nation have had to make the difficult decision to cancel their upcoming nuptials – but others have come … Read more

Defiant couples reveal their ivwedding plans amid the coronavirus epidemic

Defiant couples have forged ahead with their plans to tie the knot – but many have had to adjust their dream days amid the coronavirus epidemic.  With new government advice being dished out daily, bride’s-to-be across the nation have had to make the difficult decision to cancel their upcoming nuptials – but others have come … Read more

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN on Boris Johnson’s response to Britain’s coronavirus epidemic 

This is what it must have been like in 1940. Europe has fallen, the United States has gone into isolation and Britain stands alone. Italy is in lockdown and troops are on the streets. Austria, Slovenia and the Czech Republic have closed their borders.  Across the Continent, schools, shops, offices, factories and restaurants have closed; sporting … Read more