Coronavirus update: How the world is reacting to the outbreak

As the world remains in the grip of a deadly coronavirus pandemic, officials are questioning why Britain has failed to implement similar draconian measures seen in other countries.  While Italy is in total lockdown, America shuts its doors to travellers from Europe and the streets of China are desolate, the UK appears to be carrying on … Read more

Boris Johnson warns whole FAMILIES will be quarantined for a week if one has a cough

Whole families will need to go into quarantine in the coming weeks if one of them has a temperature or a cough, Boris Johnson said yesterday. Although the Prime Minister stressed this was not yet the official advice, he warned households that it would be ‘coming down the track’. But Mr Johnson was clear that … Read more

Britons who feel ill are told NOT to call NHS 111 unless they deteriorate

Britons who feel ill are told NOT to call NHS 111 unless they deteriorate – and no one will be tested for coronavirus unless they’re HOSPITALISED UK Government announced it has moved to the second phase of its action plan The NHS is set to alter its approach to the rapidly-spreading pandemic It urged those … Read more

Why Boris Johnson has told all Brits who have a cough to self-isolate

The UK Government today announced it has moved to the second phase of its coronavirus action plan – attempts to delay the worst of the epidemic until the spring or summer.  Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a briefing with his Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, and the Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, and … Read more

Outrage as Boris Johnson FAILS to close schools despite admitting it could stem spread of virus

Boris Johnson has refused to shut schools across the country as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take hold despite public clamouring for him to do so. A number of other countries such as Ireland, Austria, Turkey and Norway have taken drastic measures to stymie the spread of the disease, including closing schools, colleges and childcare facilities. … Read more

Thousands enjoy the Cheltenham Festival as government announces mass gatherings can continue for now

An estimated 70,000 racegoers are expected to flock to Cheltenham Racecourse for Gold Cup day as Boris Johnson continues to refuse banning mass gatherings to combat the worsening coroanvirus pandemic. Over 60,000 spectators turned out today for the third day of the Cheltenham Festival – known as St Patrick’s Thursday – as dozens of revellers … Read more

COMMENT: Sport in the UK shouldn’t be taking place during coronavirus lockdown

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more