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
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
Coronavirus pandemic sparks massive jail break in Brazil as over 800 prisoners escape from four prisons as the country reports its first virus-related death Fears of a coronavirus outbreak caused a massive prison escape in São Paulo Authorities report 834 prisoners fled from four jails on Monday As of Tuesday, at least 429 inmates had … Read more
New York bar and restaurant owners face being arrested if they break the city’s strict lockdown rules and open their doors to customers, as the industry has gone into meltdown amid efforts to tackle the spread of coronavirus. More than 150,000 people across the city face an uncertain future as their workplaces shut their doors … Read more
Huge changes coming to Aldi as supermarket slashes hours so staff can ‘take a break’ and look after their families Aldi announces changes to its trading hours in the face of the COVID-19 crisis Stores will now operate from 9.30am until 7pm where trading restrictions allow The move is an effort to help staff care … Read more
Millions of EDF Energy customers could be handed a break in their bills if they face financial difficulty over coronavirus EDF Energy could offer refunds or delayed payments to people affected by coronavirus outbreak Up to six million people could be off ill at the same time at height of pandemic People being urged to stay … Read more
Disturbing footage has emerged on social media showing fights breaking out in stores across the country as panicked Americans rush to stock up on supplies amid the national coronavirus emergency. Two separate videos were posted from New York and Georgia on Thursday which showed intense and brutal fights erupting between tense customers battling through the … Read more
Joy Behar, 77, announces break from The View amid coronavirus concerns: ‘I’m in a higher risk group because of my age, but I’m perfectly healthy’ Whoopi Goldberg, Meghan McCain and Sunny Hostin will continue on the show The show will not have a live studio audience present Behar will take at least one week off … Read more
The gold price has topped $1,700 as investors sought safe havens in response to the coronovirus crisis, which has sparked fears of a global pandemic. A health catastrophe on this scale is unprecedented in a globalised economy, and it is unclear at present when it might start to subside. On the financial front, market panics … Read more
Once, Cordoba was the capital of the Iberian peninsula and the largest city in the world. That was in the 10th century. It’s difficult to believe it now, for Cordoba has shrunk from its former status as a metropolis to a beautiful Andalusian jewel, with roofs of coloured tiles and storks nesting untidily on towers. … Read more