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
Head teachers reported significant pupil absences yesterday despite the Government not authorising school closures. They said as many as four in ten children were kept home by parents fearful of sending them to class. It came as Boris Johnson warned against big gatherings to curb the coronavirus spread but still refused to shut schools. On Monday … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak ignored calls to increase financial support for parents in the Budget last week. Last year, the Conservatives pledged to create a fund to create more affordable childcare. The cost of childcare has outstripped inflation in the last year and many parents face the prospect of giving up work, thanks to the struggles … Read more
By Natalie Rahhal, Acting US Health Editor for DailyMail.com HOW DANGEROUS IS CORONAVIRUS? About 14 percent of people who contract the Covid-19 coronavirus are taken to hospital – with severe symptoms including breathing problems and pneumonia. About 5 per cent need intensive care. But the majority who get the virus suffer nothing more than … Read more
For the first time in years, Connie Yates is smiling. Wrapped in the strong embrace of her ‘rock’, Chris Gard, and cradling her baby bump, she is ready – almost – to let the joy of impending motherhood flood over her. It is three years since she lost her 11-month-old son, Charlie Gard, in a … Read more
Mealtimes can be challenging at the best of times, especially if your child is prone to being a bit fussy about what’s on their plate. While we all want our children to grow up as healthy eaters, sticking to rigid rules like forcing them to finish their vegetables isn’t the most effective way to ensure … Read more
Just after Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were confirmed to have Coronavirus, their son Chet Hanks responded in a video to his fans. The 29-year-old rapper took to Instagram on Wednesday to record a video, which began with, ‘What’s up everyone? Yeah, it’s true, my parents got Coronavirus. It’s crazy.’ He added they were in … Read more
Dua Lipa sizzles in red leather culottes as she holds hands with beau Anwar Hadid while leaving her parents’ 25th wedding anniversary dinner By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 08:39 GMT, 11 March 2020 | Updated: 08:39 GMT, 11 March 2020 She’s been inseparable from the brother of Gigi and Bella Hadid ever since they … Read more
Marie Farmer (pictured) started a nutrition app after challenges with weaning her autistic son, August With only a handful pledges two weeks into her online crowdfunding appeal, Marie Farmer knew she had to resort to desperate measures to meet her £5,000 fundraising target. Even though she was on holiday, she knew she had to start … Read more
Parents of severely autistic schoolboy, 11, who could not talk claim he has said his first full sentence after ‘very encouraging’ stem-cell treatment in Miami Danny Bullen had the treatment last month and should have a second this year The next day his mother claims he asked for ‘more potatoes [crisps] please’ The youngster needs … Read more