Coronavirus UK: Elderly ‘should stay at home for three months’

Millions of the elderly and most vulnerable will need to ‘shield’ themselves from social contact and stay at home for three months from this weekend, Downing Street announced today. Boris Johnson acknowledged that ‘drastic action’ was required to quell the spread of the deadly coronavirus which has killed 55 and infected more than 1,500 throughout … Read more

Dyson, JCB and Rolls Royce may face problems making ventilators, experts warn

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

Coronavirus Germany: All but banks and essential shops closed

German leaders have ordered the closure of all non-essential shops and told people to ‘stay at home’ as part of sweeping nationwide measures to scale back public life in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Germans to cancel any holidays at home and abroad, while president Frank-Walter Steinmeier … Read more

People want to know about coronavirus victims’ ‘underlying health conditions’

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

British company claims it has created a coronavirus test that can detect COVID-19 in ten minutes

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

Jennifer Lopez still serving up sizzling looks as she launches her new DSW shoe collection 

Jennifer Lopez is serving up sizzling looks to ‘brighten your day’ as she launches her new DSW shoe collection while hunkering down at home amid the coronavirus outbreak By Caitlyn Becker For Dailymail.com Published: 19:12 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 19:12 GMT, 16 March 2020 Jennifer Lopez is pushing forward with the highly anticipated … Read more

Coronavirus: Idris Elba has tested positive but says he ‘feels ok’

BREAKING: Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus but says he ‘feels ok’ Idris Elba, 47, tested positive for coronavirus this morning – he revealed the news to fans via twitter The actor said that he ‘feels ok’ and has not developed any major symptoms He posted the video standing next to wife … Read more

Coronavirus has spared American children while the flu has killed 144 so far this season

While American children have been mostly spared as the coronavirus outbreak has spread across the nation, they’ve not been so lucky when it comes to the flu. As of Monday afternoon, of the more than 4,100 coroanvirus cases confirmed in the US, a very small percentage is children. Of the 71 deaths, none have been … Read more

Matt Hancock says the NHS will axe non-emergency ops to fight ‘invisible killer’ coronavirus

‘We are in a war against an invisible killer’: Matt Hancock says the NHS will cancel or delay non-emergency operations to help free up staff and beds to help with coronavirus battle as death toll rises All elective surgery not time sensitive will either be cancelled or postponed  Hancock told MPs this eveing: ‘We are in … Read more

Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus but says he ‘feels ok’

BREAKING: Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus but says he ‘feels ok’ By William Cole For Mailonline Published: 18:30 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 18:34 GMT, 16 March 2020 Idris Elba has revealed he has tested positive for the coronavirus on Twitter.   The actor, 47, said that he ‘feels ok’ … Read more