Coronavirus spread around UK is catching up with London

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing African leaders to face up to the realities of their own countries’ healthcare systems. Dramatic travel restrictions imposed across the continent will see rich and poor alike reliant on the same doctors and resources available in their home country. Africa has collectively confirmed 8,039 cases of coronavirus with 338 deaths, … Read more

Mother, 66, is found dead in her bed just days after catching coronavirus

A much-loved mother has died in her sleep at home after developing coronavirus symptoms – and today her youngest son is fighting for his life in hospital after being exposed.  Linda Tuppen, from Greater Manchester, was found lifeless by her eldest son Rob, 28, last Saturday – five days after she began to feel unwell. The … Read more

Documentary of a Wuhan virologist catching wild bats fuels conspiracy theory

A documentary showing a Chinese virologist catching wild bats in mountains have fuelled a conspiracy theory, which suggests that the novel coronavirus may have originated in Wuhan’s disease control authority. The seven-minute film features the centre’s researcher Tian Junhua, who has visited dozens of caves in Hubei province to capture the flying mammal. It has … Read more

PAUL THOMAS on… Boris Johnson catching coronavirus

PAUL THOMAS on… Boris Johnson catching coronavirus By Paul Thomas For The Daily Mail Published: 00:04 GMT, 28 March 2020 | Updated: 00:07 GMT, 28 March 2020 Advertisement To order a print of this Paul Thomas cartoon or one by Pugh, visit Mailpictures.newsprints.co.uk or call 0191 6030 178 Share or comment on this article:

Bulwark grandmother, 80, died after catching coronavirus at Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport

Grandmother, 80, ‘is the first patient to die by catching coronavirus on a hospital ward’ Marita Edwards, 80, was a ‘very fit lady’ who regularly played nine holes of golf The former cleaner was admitted to a Newport hospital for a routine operation ‘If she had not been in hospital she would still be alive’ … Read more

Father invents ‘coronavirus safety pod’ to prevent his son from catching the disease

Father invents ‘coronavirus safety pod’ for his son to prevent the baby from catching the deadly disease Shanghai parent, 30, created the portable case to protect his son while outside The pod is equipped with an air purifier and a monitor that can detect air quality Bai Ying said he was inspired by a popular … Read more

Drinkers facing pub lockdown turn to digital drinking by catching up with mates on apps for a pint

Drinkers facing pub lockdown turn to digital drinking by catching up with mates on WhatsApp, Zoom and Instagram Live for a jar and a chat Brits are mourning the closure of pubs on the first weekend of lockdown Instead, many are turning to apps to enjoy a virtual drink with their friends Apps such as … 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