The deadly coronavirus was deemed a ‘moderate risk’ to Britain by top scientists five weeks ago, it has been revealed. A Public Health England committee met on February 21 to discuss the threat level of COVID-19 in the UK, the Times reported. Minutes from that meeting show how scientists and Whitehall observers raised ‘no objections’ … Read more
A Wuhan doctor who was among the first to alert other medics to the spread of coronavirus has disappeared sparking concerns that she has been detained, reports suggest. Dr Ai Fen said she faced ‘unprecedented, extremely harsh reprimanded’ by officials at Wuhan Central Hospital after she shared a picture of a patient report labelled ‘SARS coronavirus’. The image … Read more
The coronavirus has now spread to almost 70 countries around the world and health officials are scrambling to stop people spreading the virus among themselves. But with many patients not realizing they’re ill, and others carrying on with normal life until they are diagnosed, the fast-spreading infection is proving difficult to contain. Avoiding an infection … Read more
Public are urged not to visit UK’s woods and forests as National Trust shuts car parks amid coronavirus lockdown Public told to not visit the UK’s woods and forests to stop spread of coronavirus Forestry England issued a statement urging people to heed government advice The National Trust also closed car parks after visitors went … Read more
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
Boris Johnson’s dramatic coronavirus lockdown announcement last night was watched by 27million Britons – as a poll found 93 per cent back the measures. The huge viewing figures make the PM’s grim TV address from Downing Street one of the most watched events in UK history, exceeding the numbers for the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony. Research … Read more
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
Boris Johnson’s coronavirus lockdown is backed by 93 PER CENT of the public, poll finds – but two-thirds think it will be EASY to follow draconian ‘social distancing’ rules Boris Johnson announced an extreme UK coronavirus lockdown last night Poll has found 93 per cent of the public are in favour of the tough restrictions … Read more
A real soap star! EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal joins campaign to get public washing their hands more often with bhangra-inspired music video Balvinder, 40, plays regular EastEnder’s cast member Suki Panesar on the show She filmed herself washing her hands at home, as advised by HM Government The Eastenders star said: ‘we are all in … Read more
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