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Italian designer Giorgio Armani has cancelled his Milan fashion show after the new Covid-19 coronavirus killed two people near the city and sparked a lockdown in 12 towns. The fashion house released a statement this morning announcing the cancellation of today’s 4pm show which read: ‘The show will be shown behind closed doors, due to … Read more
The Observer’s food critic Jay Rayner has said that his latest review, of a Chinese restaurant, was ‘an act of solidarity’ in the wake of ‘misplaced fear’ and racism surrounding the coronavirus. The outspoken writer was reviewing the Four Seasons in London’s Chinatown, and took to Twitter to share the wider context of his piece. … Read more
Fears 14-day coronavirus quarantine is two weeks too short after Chinese pensioner took 27 days to show symptoms A man, 70, drove to Shennongjia, Hubei, where he met his sister on January 24 The Chinese pensioner, known as Jiang, then developed fever on February 20 He tested positive for coronavirus a day later, says government … Read more
NHS introduces drive-through coronavirus tests: Nurses in Hazmat suits to swab suspected carriers through rolled-down car windows NHS is introducing drive-through coronavirus tests to ease pressure on hospitals The new ‘drive thru’ scheme is being piloted alongside home testing for the virus Initiative was formed following concerns hospitals could become overwhelmed By Sophie Tanno For … Read more
Deadly coronavirus outbreak is costing travel firms billions of pounds in cancellations and lost bookings with cruise firms facing a £500m hit after axing voyages to the Far East Airlines predict losses of £23billion this year after cancelling 100,000 flights The outbreak has also led to 300,000 fewer shipping containers leaving China So far the … Read more
Doctors will be banned from sending unsolicited coronavirus warnings to patients under EU rules still set to become law in the UK despite Brexit Public bodies face fines of up to £17million by Brussels if they send messages The plans are part of a new statutory code of practice for direct marketing Council tax bills … Read more
More than half of all South Korea’s coronavirus cases are linked to a secretive ultra-religious cult whose leader believes he is immortal. South Korean officials today confirmed at least 231 of the country’s 433 new cases are linked to outbreaks at a branch of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in Daegu. Korea’s Centers for Disease Control … Read more
Coronavirus bus drivers still haven’t worn protective hazmat suits in Britain as they drove 32 British and European cruise passengers wearing face masks to two-week quarantine. Exposed drivers and medical officers were pictured taking the tourists, who were on-board the coronavirus-stricken Diamond Princess, on the 217-mile trip to Arrowe Park Hospital in the Wirral after … Read more
An evacuation flight carrying 32 British and European passengers who were on the coronavirus-riddled Diamond Princess has landed in Britain. A fleet of coaches is poised and ready to transport the passengers to their two-week quarantine stint in the Wirral. The amount of people flying back to Britain is less than half of the 78 … Read more
An evacuation flight carrying 32 British and European passengers who were on the coronavirus-riddled Diamond Princess is due to land in Britain later this morning. A fleet of coaches is poised and ready to transport the passengers to their two-week quarantine stint in the Wirral. The amount of people flying back to Britain is less … Read more