Boris Johnson ‘faces Cabinet revolt’ unless he imposes coronavirus lockdown

Boris Johnson faces the threat of a Tory revolt unless he imposed Italy-style movement controls to stop the spread of coronavirus as early as today.  After a weekend in which crowds flocked to parks and landmarks to take advantage of sunshine, the PM effectively put the nation on its final warning last night, saying there … Read more

North Korea imposes ‘unprecedented’ coronavirus measures

North Korea is taking ‘unprecedented’ measures against coronavirus with month-long quarantines, foreign diplomats locked in their compounds and loudspeakers blaring out health warnings.  State media is demanding ‘absolute obedience’ to health authorities as the secretive nation tries to shield itself from the virus that emerged in neighbouring China.  New arrivals are subject to 30 days’ … Read more