French coronavirus death toll rises by 544 as number of patients in hospital with the disease falls

French daily coronavirus death toll rises by 544 as the number of patients in hospital with the disease falls Daily coroanvirus fatalities in France increased by 544 today to a total of 21,340 France is still trailing just a few hundred behind Spain in total COVID-19 deaths But the number of patients in French hospitals … Read more

Italy’s daily coronavirus death toll falls to 437, but new cases climb

Italy’s daily coronavirus death toll drops to 437 and number of people infected continues to fall in further evidence country has overcome worst of the disease Daily deaths tally from coronavirus in Italy rose by 437 up from 534 on Tuesday New infections recorded also increased to 3,370 up from 2,729 the day before But people registered … Read more

Pressure on Bank of England bosses mounts as inflation falls

The cost of living is likely to keep easing up as Britain’s economy falters, according to economists tracking the financial toll of the coronavirus pandemic. Inflation could fall to 0.5 per cent over the summer, Howard Archer, chief economist at the EY Item Club, claims. This is well below the Government’s 2 per cent target.     … Read more

Total coronavirus infections in Italy falls for second day but daily deaths and new cases climb

Deaths from coronavirus in Italy climbed by 534 today as the total number of infections fell for the second day in a row.  The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the country also increased to 2,729 from 2,256 on Monday, authorities said. Despite a drop in the number of patients with the disease, fatalities … Read more

Coronavirus US: Number of hospitalized in New York falls

New coronavirus hospitalizations on Monday across the state of New York were their lowest since March 25, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday as he revealed his plan to let some parts of the state reopen before others.   There were 1,308 new hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state on Monday which is the lowest number … Read more

Number of reported U.S. coronavirus deaths in 24 hours falls slightly to 2,290 after grimmest day

The United States on Thursday recorded a slight drop in the number of reported coronavirus deaths just a day after setting a record the day before as fatalities surpassed 2,500 within a 24-hour period. In total, a reported 2,290 Americans died on Thursday from COVID-19 – nearly reaching Wednesday’s grim record of 2,524 fatalities. As … Read more

Coronavirus Italy: Daily infection rate falls under 3,000

Italy sees fewer than 3,000 new coronavirus infections for the first time in a month as the country begins loosening its lockdown restrictions The death toll in Italy rose for the second day by 602, up from 566 the day before Rome has ordered opening of some shops, like bookshops and stationery stores  The country’s … Read more

Now Billy Eilish falls for Prince Harry’s Russian hoaxers

Now Billy Eilish falls for Prince Harry’s Russian hoaxers: Radio pranksters who conned Duke into thinking they were Greta Thunberg and her father pull the same trick on singer Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov managed to con US singer Bille Eilish  Ms Eilish, who has written the theme to the new James Bond movie, was … Read more

Australia’s 24-hour coronavirus infection rate falls under 100 for first time in three weeks

Australia has recorded fewer than 100 coronavirus infections in 24 hours for the first time in three weeks in an apparent sign strict lockdowns are working.  However, people are being strongly urged to follow social distancing rules over Easter to make sure there is no resurgence in cases.  More than 6000 Australians have had the … Read more

NY’s daily death toll falls to 594 prompting Cuomo to suggest the state is already at it’s apex

The daily death toll in New York dipped Sunday, a sign that the state may have hit the apex of the pandemic, Governor Andrew Cuomo said.  There were 4,159 fatalities as of Sunday morning – up 594 from the day before.  A record 630 deaths were reported Saturday. The numbers Sunday reflect the first time fatalities have … Read more