US lab’s 15-minute coronavirus test used in China – but FDA hasn’t allowed it

A North Carolina-based company says its 15-minute blood test is already being widely used by the Chinese CDC, helping officials there to diagnose more patients, faster.  On Thursday, that company, BioMedomics, announced its ‘quick and easy’ test is ready and being used in South Korea, Japan, Italy and some countries in the Middle East.  But … Read more

TUI says Britons quarantined in Tenerife hotel allowed to return to Britain

Britons quarantined in a hotel in Tenerife who tested negative for coronavirus will be allowed back to return to the UK, tour operator TUI said. Holidaymakers at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace had previously been told they would have to remain in quarantine until March 10, after at least four tourists were diagnosed with coronavirus, as airlines refused to … Read more

Daniel Craig reveals he wasn’t allowed to drive James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin during chase scenes

Daniel Craig reveals he wasn’t allowed to drive James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin DB5 during high-speed chase scenes over safety fears The actor, 51, told Top Gear Magazine on Thursday that he couldn’t drive and act at the same time as it was seen to be too dangerous Daniel’s stunt driver Mark Higgins would take his … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: Why should greedy banks be allowed to make us all go cashless?

Estimates vary but it’s widely predicted that Britain is well on the way to becoming a cashless society, and could reach that state within ten to 15 years. Has the public been consulted? No. Is the Government showing signs of concern about the millions of people who would struggle to cope with a cashless society? … Read more

45 passengers allowed off the Diamond Princess ship now show symptoms of coronavirus

Dozens of passengers allowed off the Diamond Princess cruise ship after it was hit by an outbreak of coronavirus have developed symptoms, Japan has revealed. Officials said they contacted 813 former passengers of the vessel who had previously tested negative for the virus, and found 45 are now showing symptoms.  All of those with symptoms … Read more