Facebook and Microsoft and WHO come together for coronavirus ‘hackathon’ 

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

Spanish town applauds as pensioners leave in ambulances

Spanish pensioners were cheered and applauded as they left their town in a fleet of ambulances yesterday after an outbreak of coronavirus at their care home.    The convoy of Civil Guard vehicles took 41 people out of Alcala del Valle to another residence 70 miles away, Spanish media said.  The regional government in Andalusia ordered them … Read more

Ed Sheeran will pay the wages of workers at his London restaurant during closure

Ed Sheeran ‘will pay the wages of workers at his London restaurant during closure and tells them they can seek other employment too’ amid coronavirus crisis By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 13:34 GMT, 25 March 2020 | Updated: 13:55 GMT, 25 March 2020 Ed Sheeran is making sure staff at his recently opened London … Read more

Up to 100 migrants in facemasks are tested for coronavirus after trying to cross English Channel

An MP is calling for any migrants coming into Kent to be taken straight into quarantine for 14 days – as up to 100 wearing facemasks were caught trying to cross the English Channel today. Dover and Deal MP Natalie Elphicke callled for the action after Border Force officers have detained and tested around 84 migrants … Read more

Democrats crow that Trump family businesses are BANNED from bailout funds from $2 trillion package

Democrats indicate they are finally ready to sign the phase three economic stimulus package Wednesday, which includes a measure that prohibits Donald Trump’s family businesses from receiving benefits from the coronavirus relief. Senators were finally able to strike a deal overnight on the $2 trillion rescue package to address the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, … Read more

‘Avoid using the microwave to get faster internet’, says Ofcom

For the best internet speed while working from home during the coronavirus lockdown you should avoid using the microwave, according to Ofcom. The regulator has published seven tips for staying connected during the lockdown on its website including doing regular speed checks on your connection. There has been a spike in internet use as people … Read more

The coronavirus lockdown has resulted in Marwell Zoo’s webcam views soaring by 27,000 PER CENT

Animal magic: The coronavirus lockdown has resulted in viewings to a zoo’s webcams soaring by 27,000 PER CENT The Hampshire zoo has reported 64,000 viewings compared to 187 last week Dedicated workers are taking care of the animals even though the zoo is closed  The zoo’s live flamingo cam is proving particularly popular with remote … Read more

Will supermarkets become the new superspreader of coronavirus?

A heartbroken son has begged people to stay indoors and obey social distancing after his mother, 87, died from coronavirus after shopping in Asda, amid fears that supermarkets could become superspreaders of the killer illness. Shoppers were pictured squeezing together at supermarkets up and down the country this morning, ignoring social distancing rules from the … Read more