Mutant virus or Project Tier? Scientists say mutated coronavirus strain wheeled out by Matt Hancock could actually make the disease LESS deadly and is unlikely to ruin any vaccine Coronavirus strain has been mostly confined to England, test records show Thousands have emerged over the course of the year and changes are common Fact that … Read more
A mutated strain of coronavirus may be behind the rapid surge in infections in London and the South East of England, Matt Hancock claimed today. UK experts have so far found more than 1,000 people carrying the variant, called VUI – 202012/01, the Health Secretary told the House of Commons. There have been reports of the strain … Read more
Working from home is giving people a sore throat, scientists claim, and it is caused by having to continuously raise and strain voices during Zoom meetings. Researchers from Trinity, College Dublin surveyed 1,575 people on times they have suffered from a hoarse voice or vocal tract discomfort since coronavirus lockdown. More people began working from … Read more
Boris Johnson today signalled his intention to slash Britain’s foreign aid budget to help the nation’s domestic finances – as he agreed to pump billions more into the Armed Forces. The Prime Minister declined to reject reports of plans to slash the UK’s commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of national income on overseas aid … Read more
A mutated version of the coronavirus, dubbed D614G, is found in 85 per cent of global cases and researchers believe this version is so common because its genetic modification makes it more infectious and better at spreading. However, analysis from experts at the University of North Carolina found the change did not make it more … Read more
Coronavirus may have ‘mutated to spread faster’: Scientists find strain circulating in second wave is more infectious A strain of coronavirus known as D614G became dominant in early hotspots like New York City and Italy It has mutations to the ‘spike’ proteins on the virus’s surface that make it better able to bind to human … Read more
Qatar puts more strain on major plane makers: Airline strikes deal with plane maker Airbus to delay delivery of new jets By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 2 September 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 2 September 2020 The crisis engulfing Boeing and Airbus intensified as another major customer asked to push … Read more
Nigella Lawson is back filming her screen comeback… but isn’t her face mask the kind of muslin she usually uses to strain jam? By Katie Hind Showbusiness Editor For The Mail On Sunday Published: 00:42 BST, 16 August 2020 | Updated: 01:07 BST, 16 August 2020 Even Nigella Lawson would probably admit that it isn’t … Read more
Covent Garden landlord Capital & Counties’ cautious outlook sent investors running for the door. The group, known as Capco, admitted it has no idea when trading will return to normal for its restaurant, shop and bar tenants – even though early indicators since lockdown measures were lifted have been promising. Last week about 500,000 people … Read more
‘We’re stuck within four walls trying to survive’: Fearne Cotton says lockdown put a strain on her marriage to Jesse Wood as she admits they’ve had ‘fiery’ rows in front of their children Fearne Cotton, 38, admitted she and her husband Jesse, 43, have had some fierce arguments during lockdown The presenter also said she’s … Read more