Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
The UK’s coronavirus epidemic could spiral out of control if people wait for the death toll to rise before changing their behaviour, a leading scientist has warned. Professor Graham Medley, a disease expert at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said people risk making the outbreak worse by refusing to take it seriously … Read more
The UK’s coronavirus death toll has today jumped to 10 after health chiefs announced 140 more patients had been infected in Britain’s biggest daily increase yet – taking the infection toll to almost 600. NHS officials revealed both patients who died had underlying conditions. One was a woman in her sixties and was in hospital … Read more
Many cancer units treating children have a brass bell attached to the wall. Ringing it signals the time when the children have finished their treatment and can finally start to get on with their lives. These chimes mark a huge milestone for them and their families, and provide inspiration for fellow patients. When I was … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Iranian state TV today confirmed that 194 people have died from the killer coronavirus and 6,566 were now infected in the Islamic Republic. As the Persian New Year approaches, the Health Ministry warned Iranians to avoid large gatherings and stay at home, as fears of the spreading bug intensified. Regime spokesperson Kianush Jahanpur said 49 people … Read more
STOCK MARKET WATCHLIST: Will coronavirus take its toll on Ministers’ NatWest sale? By Jamie Nimmo For The Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 23:46 GMT, 7 March 2020 | Updated: 23:46 GMT, 7 March 2020 The Government could clearly do with some spare cash to help deal with the coronavirus crisis. Luckily, there’s a Budget this … Read more
The coronavirus death toll in the US is now at 14 after two more people were reported dead in Washington state as the number of confirmed cases across the country jumped to more than 200. Of the 14 deaths, 13 have been reported in Washington state and one in California. Many of the cases in … Read more
A patient with coronavirus has died in Placer County, near Sacramento, marking the first coronavirus death in California. According to the Placer County Public Health, the patient was elderly and had pre-exisiting conditions. Health officials say the person was likely exposed to the virus on a Princess cruise ship that traveled from San Francisco to … Read more
Thirty-four new coronavirus cases were recorded in the UK today in the biggest daily spike recorded on British soil, taking the number of infected patients to 85. Health officials refused to reveal exactly whereabouts in the UK the infected patients were diagnosed but said 80 have been in England, three in Scotland, one in Wales … Read more