Cindy Friedman, the epidemiologist who is leading the CDC’s coronavirus cruise ship task force, told Bloomberg Businessweek in an explosive interview that the actions of Carnival Cruises amid the pandemic has put a ‘huge strain’ on the United States Carnival Cruises helped fuel the coronavirus pandemic by still sailing its fleet of ships even when … Read more
New study brings scientists one step closer to unlocking mystery behind how matter prevailed over antimatter during the Big Bang An experiment is casting light on how matter formed in the early universe A new study shows that neutrinos oscillate into electron neutrinos at a higher rate than their antimatter counterparts This challenges principals of physics like … Read more
An NHS hero who Boris Johnson credited with helping to save his life told his mother he was surprised at how ‘down-to-earth’ the Prime Minister was. Portuguese expat Luis Pitarma, 29, was one of the two nurses singled out for praise by Mr Johnson after he left St Thomas Hospital following three nights in intensive … Read more
A new treatment for slipped discs involves injecting a blob of gel containing alcohol into the spine. Marine contractor and father-of-two Robert Parke, 49, from Dumfries, was one of the first people in the UK to have it done. THE PATIENT Robert Parke, 49, has suffered crippling back pain since his teens When I was … Read more
Pope Francis was helped to his feet as he celebrated Good Friday mass in St Peter’s Basilica with no worshippers present as the Italian public obey strict lockdown rules triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. The head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State led the Good Friday Passion of the Lord with no … Read more
The pound has bounced back strongly from lows of $1.15 less than two weeks ago to around $1.24 at the time of writing, and from €1.06 to €1.14. Moves of this size in either direction are rare and take a particular set of circumstances to be in place for them to occur. In this instance, … Read more
Kellan Lutz said he is ‘so grateful’ his Christian faith helped him and wife Brittany through the devastating stillbirth of their baby girl. The 35-year-old Twilight actor’s wife, 31, delivered their first child six and a half months into her pregnancy in February, with the grieving couple relying on their strong beliefs to help guide … Read more
‘Let’s stay calm’: Abbie Cornish shares self-isolation recipe tips with her fans as she reveals that ‘getting in a routine’ has helped her ease her anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:07 BST, 29 March 2020 | Updated: 09:19 BST, 29 March 2020 Abbie Cornish has been in … Read more
As Roger Saul, the founder of the Mulberry designer label, gazes out over his Somerset farm, the English countryside is so idyllic it is hard to believe a lethal pandemic is sweeping the world. ‘There is the most wonderful sunset coming in, with loads of birds flying around. It is beautiful. But even before the … 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