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The coronavirus death lag explained: How it can take weeks for fatality to be recorded

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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

Thirty-four new coronavirus cases are recorded in the UK as infection toll reaches 85

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Thirty-four new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the UK today in the biggest daily spike recorded on British soil, taking the number of infected patients to 85.  Health officials revealed 29 of the patients caught the virus abroad – but admitted three were infected in the UK, sparking fears the virus is spreading rapidly … Read more