Coronavirus puts life on hold as Boris Johnson urges public to avoid all ‘non-essential contact’
Everyone in the UK must now avoid visits to pubs, restaurants and “non-essential contact” with other people, Boris Johnson has...
Day: March 16, 2020
Railways set to be nationalised under coronavirus rescue plan
Britain’s railways will be effectively nationalised under radical new plans being considered by the Government to combat the fallout from...
NHS facing new maternity scandal, as report finds at least 20 deaths or serious harm cases linked to one hospital
The NHS is facing a new maternity scandal, as another report has found at least 20 deaths or serious harm...
Shops start restricting cash payments as coronavirus panic-buying accelerates
Shops have begun to refuse cash in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus, while Sainsbury's has set limits...
European Commission wants 30-day ban on all non-essential travel into EU
The European Commission has called for a 30-day ban on non-essential journeys into the EU by non-EU citizens in order...
Hospitals could run short of oxygen ‘within hours’ as coronavirus escalates, specialists warn
Top intensive care specialists have warned that Britain is not ready for the coronavirus crisis, with the "overwhelmed" NHS in...
Public warned not to use coronavirus rapid testing kits
Public Health England has warned that coronavirus rapid testing kits are potentially inaccurate and said their use is "not advised"....
Youngest coronavirus victim named as retired police officer Nick Matthews, 59
The widow of the UK's youngest coronavirus victim has spoken of her despair at losing her "life partner and soulmate"....
what are the signs and how should I seek medical help?
The new coronavirus (Covid-19) is spreading fast. More than 169,000 people are known to be infected, and more than 6,500 deaths have...
Can you catch Coronavirus from your gym?
Of all the coronavirus-induced limitations - on flights and sporting events, schools and film festivals - there’s one thing fewer...
