The UK has recorded 737 new coronavirus-related hospital deaths, taking the total number to 10,612. It comes after one of the government’s senior scientific advisers said the UK is likely to be among the worst-affected European countries. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said “today marks a sombre day”, but welcomed efforts people had made to stay… Read More »
UK’s official death toll leaps by record 786 in 24 hours – plus 68 extra victims reported around the country: Total hits 6,159 with latest victims including a ‘healthy’ 23-year-old with ‘no underlying conditions’ as Boris battles the virus in ICU England records 758 more deaths, along with 74 in Scotland, 19 in Wales and… Read More »
It became clear in mid-March that my birthday plans for the end of the month had to be canceled. After a quick self-pity session my focus shifted from what I’d be losing (happy hour with my friends at my favorite dim sum spot, a haircut with my favorite stylist, a massage) to what I could… Read More »
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Most businesses remain closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but supermarkets have been considered essential businesses for good reason. Supermarkets throughout the U.S. have implemented safety measures during the pandemic, but some officials have recommended cutting back on shopping these… Read More »
FILE PHOTO: A staff member of a restaurant, wearing a protective face mask following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), waits for customers at an almost empty alley at Ginza shopping and amusement district in Tokyo, Japan April 2, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO (Reuters) – More than 130 people were newly infected with the… Read More »
The UK must go “further, faster” to ramp up coronavirus testing capacity, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has said. The government has set a target of carrying out 25,000 tests a day – but that will not be met until the end of April. Mr Gove said there was a global shortage of the chemicals… Read More »