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Two thirds of people who test positive for coronavirus lost their sense of smell

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More than 65 percent of people who test positive for coronavirus report losing their sense of smell or taste, a new study finds.  The symptom, which was only recently added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) list of signs of the infection, was only reported by 22 percent of those who tested … Read more

Jimmy Page’s girlfriend Scarlett Sabet, 30, felt a ‘sense of shame’ over romance with rocker, 76

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‘I felt like my life was going to be over’: Jimmy Page’s girlfriend Scarlett Sabet, 30, admits she felt a ‘sense of shame’ over romance with Led Zeppelin rocker, 76 By Eve Buckland For Mailonline Published: 11:07 BST, 1 May 2020 | Updated: 11:07 BST, 1 May 2020 He raised eyebrows when he began dating … Read more

Kate Middleton has a ‘wicked sense of humour’, reveals duchess’ hairdresser

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Kate Middleton has a ‘wicked sense of humour’ without any ‘airs and graces’ while Prince William is ‘very nice’, according to the hairdresser who styled the duchess’ locks for her wedding reception. As the Duke, 37, and Duchess of Cambridge, 38, celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary yesterday, Richard Ward recalled the special occasion to People. … Read more

Cops blast lockdown rules that ‘make no sense’

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Boris Johnson was today told to ‘get a grip’ by police chiefs over nonsensical lockdown rules that saw lone sunbathers scolded but hundreds allowed to gather outside B&Qs across Britain this weekend. With no exit plan in sight, large numbers of Britons went out to shop and enjoy the weather over the weekend amid fears the lockdown appears … Read more

Guitar Hero fan has his sense of touch restored with brain-computer interface

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A paralysed man can play Guitar Hero again after having his sense of touch restored with a brain-computer interface (BCI) that provides sensory feedback. Ian Burkhart, 28, suffered a severe spinal cord injury during a diving accident in 2010, which caused him to lose his sense of touch. US researchers found that, although Burkhart had … Read more

JOHN HUMPHRYS: Why public’s common sense and courage has been the real inspiration in this crisis

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Every crisis throws up its heroes. A week ago we’d never heard of Captain Tom. Now the world knows him. Yet all he’s done is walk around his garden. But of course that’s not the point. It’s the spirit he has shown that has inspired us. We don’t know the names of all those NHS … Read more

Vet’s plea to pet owners to take a ‘common sense approach’ during coronavirus crisis

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A vet has urged pet owners to take a ‘common sense approach’ with their four-legged friends during the coronavirus crisis.    Two research projects are underway at the University of Adelaide to determine whether pets can experience a biological transmission of the virus after several dogs and cats outside of Australia tested positive to COVID-19.  But … Read more

Tragic Jo Ferguson ‘never lost her wild sense of humour’ despite her declining health

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Celebrity stylist Jo Ferguson died on Wednesday at the age of 46 from suspected liver and kidney failure. And as tributes pour in for the late socialite, friends and colleagues have offered a rare glimpse into the life of the troubled party girl. According to those closest to Jo, she ‘never lost her wild sense … Read more

Losing your sense of smell and taste are early warning signs of the deadly coronavirus

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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