Chessington World of Adventures car park transformed into drive-through coronavirus testing facility for thousands of NHS staff Six lanes lanes have been set up just outside the Surrey theme park The NHS workers can drive in to the temporary facility from the main road They stay in their cars as medics take a swab from … Read more
Genedrive shot up more than 150 per cent this week after it said it could ‘quickly’ ramp up production of its coronavirus test. The diagnostics firm has been discussing with suppliers its plans to increase output to 10,000 new kits per hour. This would make the product ‘a material revenue generator for the company and … Read more
It will be weeks before rapid coronavirus tests are available to identify whether someone is safe to return to work, officials have admitted. In a major blow to the Government, experts said no such tests had yet been proven to work and it could be some time until they go on sale. Hopes were raised … Read more
Idris Elba says he and wife Sabrina ‘still feel OK with no changes’ ten days after testing positive for coronavirus but admits he can’t wait to get home to London By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 07:43 GMT, 26 March 2020 | Updated: 07:43 GMT, 26 March 2020 Idris Elba has given fans an update … Read more
Pensioner, 72, found dead in holiday park pond ‘drowned himself after testing positive for coronavirus’ Body found today at Three Ponds Holiday Park, South Heighton, East Sussex Man named locally as Colin first travelled to the site a month ago, locals say It comes just hours after another body was found in the River Thames … Read more
Millions of finger-prick coronavirus home-tests could be ready to order on Amazon or pick up in Boots in a matter of days, according to Public Health England. Sharon Peacock, of PHE’s National Infection Service, said 3.5million antibody tests the Government has bought will be available in the ‘near future’. Asked whether these could be within several … Read more
A luxury hotel chain in Switzerland is offering a quarantine package to its guests that includes in-room coronavirus testing, doctor visits and 24-hour nursing care. Le Bijou is a part hotel, part serviced apartments company, and operates its luxury accommodation across Switzerland in cities including Zurich, Geneva and Basel. With around 20% of the global … Read more
Motorists granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March under new coronavirus measures – here’s how to check your car is roadworthy MOT testing exemption from March 30 for cars, vans and motorcycles Drivers will be responsible for ensuring their vehicles are roadworthy Anyone found to be using unsafe cars will face prosecution, … Read more
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said Britain has lost track of the coronavirus crisis because of its controversial testing scheme Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned Britain has lost track of the coronavirus crisis because of its controversial testing scheme to only test patients in hospital. Mr Hunt warned one million Britons will have … Read more
Linda Lusardi is at ‘death’s door’ after testing positive for coronavirus, her husband Sam Kane confirmed on Monday. Sam, 51, posted on Facebook, begging the public to take the self isolation and self distancing rules seriously as he said: ‘I can’t stress enough that this is not ‘just a flu bug’. I’ve watched this take … Read more