Entrepreneur behind miracle serum says sales are up by 250 per cent during the covid-19 lockdown

Shoppers have praised a £24.95 serum which they claim reduces spots and redness in just two weeks.  The Vitamin C and Hyalurolic acid serum from UK skincare label SKINKISSED has more than 3,000 five-star Amazon reviews from delighted shoppers around the world.  Before and after images shared on the site show how women have seen their … Read more

COVID-19 track-and-trace army of 25,000 tracers to launch this week – if app’s glitches are fixed

Ministers will launch the vaunted new track-and-trace programme this week with an army of 25,000 recruits battling to lead Britain out of the coronavirus crisis. The plan – to track down those who have been in close contact with Covid-19 victims and isolate them to stop the chain of transmission – will swing into action … Read more

As Covid-19 runs riot in Russia, Putin has lost his aura of invincibility says MICHAEL BURLEIGH 

This year was to have been the pinnacle of Vladimir Putin’s political career, when the 75th anniversary of Russia’s victory in the Great Patriotic War, as they call the conflict against Hitler, auspiciously coincided with his own personal triumph: 20 years of iron rule in the Kremlin. Putin was supposed to be master of ceremonies … Read more

Emmerdale and Coronation Street stars ‘fear they will be axed from soaps amid the COVID-19 crisis’

Emmerdale became the first British soap to resume filming as it began a ‘phased return’ on Wednesday, ITV revealed on Thursday. And The Sun have reported that some stars from the soap and Coronation Street are concerned that they will be dropped from the show due to the coronavirus crisis. A celebrity agent speaking to … Read more

Briton films rare COVID-19 documentary showing ordinary Chinese people under draconian lockdown

A British expat who stayed in China during the coronavirus pandemic has documented how ordinary people coped with the country’s draconian lockdown and high-tech surveillance. Yu Kung, a former London advertising executive, used his camera to record his neighbours dealing with unprecedented life changes after the killer infection erupted in the Far East. One of … Read more

Shipping containers could be converted into automated COVID-19 laboratories

‘Portable coronavirus labs’ built into shipping containers which can be moved about on a truck could provide a new low-cost way to process COVID-19 tests. Scientists from OpenCell.bio and King’s College London worked with a company called Opentrons Labworks to create the rapid robot-powered facility. The team say it is the first fully functional lab … Read more

Jet2 extends the cancellation period of flights until July 1 in light of Covid19 travel restrictions

Jet2 extends the cancellation period of all flights and holidays to July 1 in light of ‘ongoing travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic’ Travel firm previously said flights and holidays would recommence on June 17  But it pushed back the date, saying health and safety was its ‘absolute priority’ Jet2 says all affected holidaymakers … Read more

Britain announces 351 more Covid-19 deaths

Britain announces 351 more Covid-19 deaths taking official number of victims to 36,393 – as government scientists reveal UK’s crucial R rate is still near the point where an outbreak could spiral out of control Today’s death toll is marginally lower than 363 recorded yesterday, the lowest Thursday figure since March 26 Experts sitting on … Read more

CDC advises all babies born to COVID-19 positive or suspected mothers be tested for the infection 

CDC advises all babies born to COVID-19 positive or suspected mothers be tested for the infection The CDC is advising that newborns be separated from mothers who have confirmed or suspected cases of coronavirus Babies should be tested within the first 24 hours and can be reunited with their mothers if the women test negative Infants are … Read more

Prince Charles throws his support behind a virtual book of remembrance for Covid-19 victims

The Prince of Wales is spearheading a ‘virtual memorial’ for those whose lives have been tragically taken by the ‘agonisingly painful’ Covid-19 pandemic. Remember Me, is an online book of remembrance started by St Paul’s Cathedral, in London, but open to mark the loss of loved ones of all faiths and creeds. In a video … Read more