Microsoft Teams CRASHES in Europe as millions of workers work from home to avoid coronavirus 

Microsoft Teams CRASHES in Europe on the first day millions of people work from home to prevent coronavirus spread Millions of Europeans are working from home amid coronavirus pandemic   One of the most popular platforms for doing this is called Microsoft Teams  As of 9am GMT the site was experiencing significant connectivity issues     Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more

Britons are told to avoid ‘all but essential travel’ to Madrid

Britons are told to avoid ‘all but essential travel’ to Madrid and some other parts of Spain amid coronavirus outbreak Britons should avoid non-essential travel to the regions of Madrid and La Rioja and municipalities of La Bastida, Vitoria and Miranda de Ebro, UK officials say Spanish authorities have designated them as ‘areas of community … Read more

Cuttlefish added to fish conservation charity’s ‘fish to avoid’ list

Brits are being urged not to eat cuttlefish as populations of the mollusc in UK waters have sunk to perilously low levels. The enigmatic marine creatures have joined the Marine Conservation Society’s ‘fish to avoid’ list after a steep decline in populations in the English Channel in 10 years.  Between 2008 and 2017, catches of … Read more

ABC doctor Norman Swan urges smokers to quit urgency to avoid catching coronavirus

NEW SOUTH WALES: 61 January 25  Three men aged 43, 53, and 35 who had recently travelled to China contracted the disease. Two flew in from Wuhan while the other arrived in Sydney from Shenzhen, south China.  They were treated in isolation at Westmead Hospital.  January 27   A 21-year-old woman is identified as the fourth … Read more

New Yorkers avoid subway trains during morning rush hour commute

The New York City public transportation system appeared to be relatively empty during Tuesday morning’s rush hour commute as New Yorkers heeded Mayor Bill de Blasio’s warning to stay off the subway trains due to the spread of the new coronavirus.  Though trains were less crowded during rush hour, some people were still forced to … Read more

Avoid the crowds and high prices of Bali and Dubrovnik and try Bintan and Sibenik instead

Should there be Oscars for the most spectacular places on earth, plenty would deserve the lifetime achievement award, from Venice to the Taj Mahal. Yet lesser-known spots nearby may be every bit as inviting. With ‘overtourism’ affecting so many of our best-loved holiday destinations, it’s time to think laterally. Here’s what we suggest… Love Dubrovnik? … Read more

Iran releases 54,000 prisoners to avoid spreading coronavirus

Iran’s coronavirus death toll today exceeded Italy’s with 92 dead, as the regime cancelled Friday prayers and released 54,000 prisoners to stop the spread.  Tehran announced total infections rose to 2,922 on Wednesday and there were reports the country’s First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri was the latest high-profile figure to contract the disease. Iranians were told … Read more

Avoid kissing as coronavirus crisis grows, says renowned scientist Lord Winston

Avoid kissing as coronavirus crisis grows, says renowned scientist Lord Winston The professor at Imperial College said people should desist from the gesture  Broadcaster revealed two people had tried to plant a smacker on him yesterday His concerns were echoed by  Lord Bethell, who cautioned over the practice  By Jack Elsom For Mailonline Published: 02:19 … Read more

Coronavirus shutdown could see Britons told to ‘avoid contact outside work and school’

Lives may have to be put on hold for up to three months to fight the deadly coronavirus, Boris Johnson said yesterday. Setting out a ‘battle plan’ for tackling a potential epidemic, he warned the nation of the scale of the challenge posed by an illness that may afflict millions. The sobering strategy said Britons … Read more

CDC urges senior citizens to stay home and avoid face-to-face contact as coronavirus spreads

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are advising senior citizens at risk of contracting coronavirus to stay home and avoid in-person interaction. In a call to reporters on Tuesday, Dr Nancy Messonnier, director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said the elderly are most at risk because of their ages … Read more