Staff prepare for influx of coronavirus patients at NHS Nightingale

Staff at London’s Nightingale Hospital, based inside the ExCeL centre, are poised for the predicted influx of new patients in the wake of Britain’s deadliest day in the outbreak so far. A Chinook helicopter was also seen landing at London’s newest hospital to practice medivac flights as the facility officially joined the nation’s battle against … Read more

Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven warns citizens to prepare for thousands of deaths

The Prime Minister of Sweden has issued a stark warning to his citizens, telling them to prepare for innumerable deaths following the country’s laid back attitude to Covid-19. Stefan Löfven’s grim message came after some 2,300 doctors and academics hurled criticism at Sweden for not taking the pandemic seriously – barely tightening up preventative methods. Social Democrat Löfven … Read more

Public health planners ‘ignored warnings from WHO to prepare for mass testing’

British health officials ‘IGNORED warnings from WHO to prepare for mass testing in case of a major pandemic as far back as 2005’ Officials wrongly believed a new strain of influenza would be next to hit the UK Senior government insider said they reportedly ‘did not discuss’ mass testing The UK’s coronavirus death toll today … Read more

This is NOT just our problem: Cuomo warns other states to prepare for the worst

Governor Andrew Cuomo gave a stern warning to states which think they will not be badly affected by coronavirus on Wednesday as he revealed the virus has claimed another 391 lives across the state of New York. Between Tuesday and Wednesday, the number of infections in New York State rose to 83,712 – an increase … Read more

‘Prepare for 100,000 to die.’ Tony Fauci warns of astonishing death toll from coronavirus

Dr. Tony Fauci painted a grim picture for Americans on Tuesday, warning that people should be prepared for 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus. ‘The answer is yes – as sobering a number as that is, we should be prepared for it,’ he said when asked about the six-figure mark during the daily White House press … Read more

Britons told prepare for blackouts by keeping torches and warm clothes nearby in coronavirus crisis

Households are warned to prepare for BLACKOUTS by keeping torches and warm clothes nearby as energy firms battle to keep the lights on during coronavirus crisis Fears raised that sickness and self-isolation could lead to engineer shortages One infrastructure company advises customers to keep a torch nearby Firm says customers should keep warm items, including … Read more

‘The worst is yet to come’: Spanish PM tells nation to prepare for ‘hard days ahead’

‘The worst is yet to come’: Spanish PM tells nation to prepare for ‘hard days ahead’ as Madrid exhibition centre is transformed into giant hospital – while coronavirus death toll hits 1,381 with 25,496 cases Spain’s Prime Minister says the country will be pushed to its limits by Covid crisis Pedro Sanchez says Spain will … Read more

‘Cuts are inevitable’: Savers warned to prepare for another reduction in interest

‘Cuts are inevitable’: Savers warned to prepare for another reduction in interest after base rate change Most banks and BS will start cutting rates in ten days’ time, expert says They will account for two changes in Base Rate, that has been cut to 0.1% By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:59 … Read more

Bars, restaurants and stores are boarded up as three million prepare to file for unemployment

ALABAMA Gov. Kay Ivey issued statewide shutdowns of all beaches, child care facilities, dine-in restaurants and other services effective 5pm March 19.  All public schools are closed until April 6.  This extended previous rules closing day cares, senior centers and on-site restaurant dining across six counties and banning public gatherings of more than 25 people … Read more

Mayor Bill de Blasio says New Yorkers should prepare to shelter in place

ALABAMA Jefferson County restaurant are take out only, child care centers are closed and visits to nursing homes have been restricted. Public gatherings of more than 25 people banned across the state.  All public schools closed until April 6. Jefferson County Health Officer Mark Wilson said: ‘I know this has a big impact on our community. … Read more