What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Couple who ‘just wanted to be married’ ignored social distancing rules to wed at Balmoral Beach before cops shut it down when guests exceeded 500 people A Sydney couple got married at Balmoral Beach amid the coronavirus pandemic Anders and Sophie Ridley-Smith had planned a church wedding for next month The couple quickly changed their plans as … Read more
Tens of thousands of unemployed workers who’ve lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic shutting down businesses have joined long queues outside Centrelink offices across Australia. At least 300 people were waiting outside Darlinghurst’s Centrelink office in Sydney before doors opened at 8.30am on Monday to lodge claims for unemployment benefits and … Read more
Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel will quarantine herself at home after being treated by a doctor who has since tested positive for coronavirus – as the country bans gatherings of more than two people to stop the spread. ‘The Chancellor has decided to quarantine herself at home. She will be tested regularly in the coming days… … Read more
Former employees and fans of Ellen DeGeneres have taken to Twitter to blast the renowned talk show host for her alleged ‘mean’ behavior. Comedian Kevin T. Porter kicked the entire social media movement off on Friday, when he sent out a tweet urging people to message him ‘the most insane stories [they’ve] heard’ about DeGeneres … Read more
Did they not look in the mirror? People share photos of cringe-worthy fashion fails they’ve spotted – including shoes that look like HOOVES and garments adorned with some very unfortunate wording Online gallery BoredPanda collated the funniest and most awkward fashion fails Images from round the world include suggestive patterns and phrases One woman in … Read more
Germany ban gatherings of more than TWO people in nationwide crackdown in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus Family members are except from the rule, according to regional premier Angela Merkel made agreement today with regional leaders to control virus Coronavirus has killed 70 people in Germany and infected some 22,000 Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more
Seven more people in Wales, a further three in Scotland, and a second person in Northern Ireland have died today after contracting coronavirus. The Scottish Government confirmed the number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Scotland has risen by three, up to 10. A further seven people have died in Wales … Read more
Bill de Blasio said Sunday that if Donald Trump doesn’t send more aid to New York City to combat coronavirus then ‘people will die’ of the disease who otherwise would have lived. ‘The truth is, and New Yorkers and all Americans deserve the blunt truth, it’s only getting worse,’ de Blasio said in an interview … Read more
Seven more people in Wales have died after contracting the coronavirus as the UK death toll hits 240 with 5,018 positive tests for Covid-19. The surge in cases of the Wuhan virus comes as Boris Johnson pleads with young people to take the potentially life-threatening infections more seriously. Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Frank Atherton confirmed … Read more