Hundreds of flights have been cancelled. Tourists are stranded, quarantined in their hotels. World stock markets are in freefall, and there are reports of desperate shoppers stockpiling crates of supplies – from nappies to medicines to toilet roll. Sales of surgical spirit have surged and Boots announced it has sold out of anti-bacterial hand gel. There’s … Read more
Everyone aged over 60 is being advised to avoid crowded areas including trains, buses and even supermarkets to prevent catching coronavirus. The drastic warning was issued by the World Health Organisation, which also urged people in this age group to skip routine appointments at doctors’ surgeries and hospitals. While infection is far more likely to … Read more
Sajid Javid says he stepped down as Chancellor instead of sacking his advisers ‘to avoid being humiliated’ Sajid Javid revealed why he decided to resign rather than sack his advisers He said that he would have faced humiliation if he gave in to the demands Mr Javid also revealed the plans he would have proposed … Read more
Israel warns its citizens to avoid ALL international travel over coronavirus fears in unprecedented move Israelis must ‘consider the necessity of travelling abroad in general’, officials say The country has already cancelled flights from China and ordered quarantines Israel has confirmed two cases, both linked to the Diamond Princess cruise ship By Tim Stickings For … Read more