At crisis levels — that is how some experts describe the increase in the numbers of people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. New data published last week revealed there were more than 200,000 new cases diagnosed in England and Wales alone in 2017, the equivalent of one diagnosis every three minutes. ‘In an average … Read more
Almost 500,000 people could have died from coronavirus if the UK had adopted a ‘do-nothing’ approach associated with earlier ‘herd immunity’ plans, a study has suggested. As the virus began to take a stranglehold on the UK last month, the Government mooted the concept of beating back the disease by allowing 80 per cent of … Read more
‘Who needs a beachy background?’ Former Love Island star Margarita Smith poses in a bikini as she stays in isolation ‘for her loved ones’ amid coronavirus epidemic By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 15:00 BST, 30 March 2020 | Updated: 15:14 BST, 30 March 2020 Margarita Smith is doing her bit to keep … Read more
Coronavirus crisis could cause a loneliness epidemic in older adults: Study shows cutting off over-50s from transport, retail and leisure facilities increases feelings of isolation and depression Researchers surveyed 5,912 people aged 50+ from Finland, Poland and Spain They assessed their levels of loneliness and whether they had major depression People were asked about amenities and how walkable their neighbourhood … Read more
The Walking Dead has become the latest TV series to become impacted by the spread of the coronavirus, with the upcoming Season 10 finale being delayed. AMC announced Tuesday (via The Walking Dead Twitter) that the season finale, originally scheduled to air on Sunday, April 12, has been delayed indefinitely. While no replacement air date … Read more
The UK’s coronavirus outbreak is one of the fastest escalating epidemics in Europe, official statistics have revealed. 676 people were diagnosed with the virus yesterday, more than in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Austria or Denmark. This was 35 per cent more than the previous day, when there were 407 cases, and meant the … Read more
New York and London have had very different responses to the coronavirus crisis that has gripped Europe and the US in recent weeks. Mayor Bill de Blasio put most of the Big Apple on knockdown while in London shops and bars are still open while commuters are still catching the tube to work – all-be-it … Read more
The Pope says he has asked God to stop the coronavirus epidemic and says people should use quarantine to reconnect with their families Pope Francis said people should use time in quarantine to reconnect with family The Pope added that he had asked God to stop coronavirus ‘with his hand’ It comes as Italy is … Read more
Defiant couples have forged ahead with their plans to tie the knot – but many have had to adjust their dream days amid the coronavirus epidemic. With new government advice being dished out daily, bride’s-to-be across the nation have had to make the difficult decision to cancel their upcoming nuptials – but others have come … Read more
Top sportswear brands warn of multi-million pound sales hits as coronavirus epidemic worsens By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 11 March 2020 | Updated: 22:28 GMT, 11 March 2020 The world’s top sportswear brands have warned of multi-million pound hits to sales as the coronavirus epidemic spreads. Adidas said its sales … Read more