A top Edinburgh University professor predicted a coronavirus-like crisis two years ago and says that the government missed several opportunities to contain the pandemic. Devi Sridhar, 35, professor of global public health at the university, made the prediction to an audience at the Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, Wales in May 2018. She said that a … Read more
‘Cuts are inevitable’: Savers warned to prepare for another reduction in interest after base rate change Most banks and BS will start cutting rates in ten days’ time, expert says They will account for two changes in Base Rate, that has been cut to 0.1% By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:59 … 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
Ministers are warned coronavirus could rip through jails – because inmates drink hand sanitiser The Ministry of Justice is working to avoid the jail riots sparked in Italy last week Coronavirus could rip via jails as inmates drink hand gel, ministers are warned Inmates will be given warnings and explanations first over prison family visits … Read more
Elderly are told to ‘take care’ with their grandchildren as experts warn families are most likely to catch coronavirus from their loved ones than from strangers Prof John Edmunds warned elderly people are at greatest risk from loved ones He said parents should warn their own frail parents about the potential risk The London School … Read more
President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced a drastic ban on foreigners traveling to the United States from Europe in an effort to curb the deadly coronavirus from spreading, but his vague plan seemed to only heighten fears. Americans in Europe rushed to airports late on Wednesday and early on Thursday morning in a desperate bid to … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 96,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Fire safety experts warned refurbishment of Grenfell Tower was ‘making a c**p condition worse’ five years before blaze which killed 72, inquiry hears Exova warned of designs for refurbishment of Grenfell Tower as far back as 2012 The design was described by fire safety experts as ‘not great’, the inquiry heard Conversations with architect Bruce … Read more
Pensioners are warned to ‘think twice’ about going on holiday to countries with poor health systems amid coronavirus crisis Health experts urge elderly to consider health provision in holiday destinations Warned over travel to places with ‘weak’ health services and coronavirus issues They insisted that most holidays should still be safe for healthy individuals By … Read more
MARKET REPORT: Recruiters’ shares slump after analysts warn that artificial intelligence may put them out of a job By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 2 March 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 2 March 2020 While much of the public is sceptical – or even downright scared – of artificial intelligence, businesses … Read more