Genedrive skyrockets after claiming it can ‘quickly’ ramp up coronavirus testing kit output

Genedrive shot up more than 150 per cent this week after it said it could ‘quickly’ ramp up production of its coronavirus test. The diagnostics firm has been discussing with suppliers its plans to increase output to 10,000 new kits per hour. This would make the product ‘a material revenue generator for the company and … Read more

Coronavirus: US has most cases in world, Trump blames testing

US now has the most coronavirus cases in the WORLD with 83,553 infections – more than China or Italy – as experts warn death toll could reach 80,000 even if with quarantines – but Trump blames testing for new figure US now has the most coronavirus cases in the world with 83,553 infections and more … Read more

Idris Elba says he and wife Sabrina ‘still feel OK ‘ ten days after testing positive for coronavirus

Idris Elba has given fans an update and his condition ten days after being diagnosed with coronavirus. Posting on Twitter on Thursday, the British actor said he and his wife Sabrina, who has also tested positive are ‘still feeling OK’.   The star admitted the couple can’t wait to return home to London though as they … Read more

Pensioner, 72, ‘drowned himself at holiday park after testing positive for coronavirus’ 

Pensioner, 72, found dead in holiday park pond ‘drowned himself after testing positive for coronavirus’ Body found today at Three Ponds Holiday Park, South Heighton, East Sussex Man named locally as Colin first travelled to the site a month ago, locals say It comes just hours after another body was found in the River Thames … Read more

Coronavirus UK: 3.5m home testing kits could on sale in ‘days’

Millions of finger-prick coronavirus home-tests could be ready to order on Amazon or pick up in Boots in a matter of days, according to Public Health England.  Sharon Peacock, of PHE’s National Infection Service, said 3.5million antibody tests the Government has bought will be available in the ‘near future’. Asked whether these could be within several … Read more

Millions of new coronavirus testing kits could be ready to order on Amazon ‘in a matter of days’

Millions of DIY coronavirus home testing kits could be ready to order on Amazon or pick up in Boots in a matter of days, according to Public Health England. It was thought that the so-called antibody tests, described as a ‘game changer’ by Boris Johnson, wouldn’t be available for weeks or months. This was because … Read more

Motorists granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March

Motorists granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March under new coronavirus measures MOT testing exemption from March 30 for cars, vans and motorcycles Drivers will be responsible for ensuring their vehicles are roadworthy Anyone found to be using unsafe cars will face prosecution, DfT says Find out what you need to check … Read more

Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt slams Britain’s lacklustre coronavirus testing policy

Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said Britain has lost track of the coronavirus crisis because of its controversial testing scheme Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned Britain has lost track of the coronavirus crisis because of its controversial testing scheme to only test patients in hospital. Mr Hunt warned one million Britons will have … Read more

Mel Greig in isolation due to suffering ‘coronavirus symptoms’ despite testing negative

‘Everyone needs to be taking this seriously’: Mel Greig reveals she is in isolation due to suffering ‘coronavirus symptoms’ despite testing negative for COVID-19 By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:43 GMT, 23 March 2020 | Updated: 13:01 GMT, 23 March 2020 Mel Greig has revealed that she is in isolation due to … Read more