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Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 1,380 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 64,400 have been infected in at least 28 countries and regions. But experts predict the true number of people … Read more
The British scientist leading the fight against coronavirus said forecasts of 400,00 UK deaths are ‘not absurd’ amid rising panic. Scientist Professor Neil Ferguson, of the School of Public Health at Imperial College London, spoke today about NHS research that indicates 60 per cent of Britons could ‘potentially’ be affected by the virus, formally known … Read more
The killer coronavirus has now spread to Egypt, with authorities saying a ‘foreigner’ is infected. The health ministry said in a statement that it had immediately informed the World Health Organization and had taken all necessary preventative measures. It did not give the nationality of the affected person or any other details. The individual has … Read more
On Thursday, 83 people evacuated from Wuhan, the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak, were released from their 14-day quarantine at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral in Merseyside. One of them, Ben Pinkerton, a 23-year-old teacher who works for Education First, an international language tuition and cultural exchange company, wrote exclusively … Read more
Beijing orders 14-day coronavirus quarantine for everyone arriving in the city as worldwide death tolls hits 1,384 with more than 64,400 infected and the first case recorded in Africa Beijing has ordered anyone returning to the city to be quarantined for 14 days Residents were told to either ‘self quarantine’ or go to ‘designated venues’ … Read more
Passengers endured hours of misery at Heathrow Airport this morning when up to eight planes were put on lockdown over coronavirus fears after passengers on board complained of symptoms of the deadly virus. MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours when it landed at 6.45am after cabin crew … Read more