UK records just five Covid-19 deaths in preliminary toll

Britain’s coronavirus cases rise again to a SIX-WEEK high: Officials record 938 more infections but only around 100 a day are being hospitalised as health chiefs post nine more deaths Some 938 Britons tested positive for Covid-19 in the last day, up by fifth from yesterday and 40% last Monday Not since June 27 – … Read more

Eight more coronavirus deaths are recorded in Britain

A further eight people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Britain today, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths during the pandemic to 46,201 according to preliminary figures. Five people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, NHS figures showed.  Patients were aged between 52 and 86 years old, and all … Read more

Victoria hit with over 650 new coronavirus cases and a record 17 deaths

Melburnians will not be allowed outside their homes after 8pm for almost any reason as a state of disaster is declared. Premier Daniel Andrews brought in the escalated emergency level as the state’s worsening crisis shows no signs of ending. Only 73 of the 671 new cases are linked to known and contained outbreaks or … Read more

Coronavirus: England’s excess deaths level highest in Europe

England suffered the highest level of excess deaths in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic, startling figures today revealed amid growing fears of a second wave.  Government statisticians created an interactive map of the excess mortality rate for every region in the UK, with data showing the London borough of Brent was the worst-hit area of … Read more

Britain announces another 38 deaths from coronavirus

A further 38 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Britain today, bringing the total number of the confirmed deaths during the pandemic to 45,999 today. The Department of Health figures released today revealed 38 died from the virus in England while Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales reported no new deaths.   It was … Read more

England had the highest level of excess deaths in Europe during coronavirus pandemic

England had the highest level of excess deaths in Europe over the coronavirus pandemic, new figures have revealed. By the end of May, England had seen the highest overall excess deaths — fatalities from all causes that are above the level that would normally be expected — out of 21 European countries compared by the … Read more

Lockdown ’caused up to 21,000 extra deaths – many due to reduced access to healthcare’

Lockdown ’caused up to 21,000 extra deaths – many due to reduced access to healthcare’, shocking study claims Almost 2,700 people more than normal died during eight weeks of restrictions  Report claims many died because they were unable to get urgent healthcare  A&E attendances halved, while cancer referrals had plunged by 70 per cent By … Read more

Coronavirus Victoria: 700 new cases and 13 deaths announced

All Victorians will have to wear a mask in public from next week after the state recorded 723 new coronavirus cases and 13 deaths on Thursday. Premier Daniel Andrews warned that Melbourne’s crippling lockdown will likely be extended if case numbers continue to rise.    ‘Ultimately, every Victorian, I think deep down knows and appreciates that … Read more

Victoria to announces a record 700 new coronavirus cases and 13 deaths

Victoria has broken the record for its single daily increase in coronavirus cases, with 723 infections announced on Thursday. The figure is more than double Wednesday’s 295 infections and far exceeds the state’s previous record of 532 cases on Monday.   Premier Daniel Andrews announced an additional 13 deaths, taking the state’s death toll to 105 … Read more

Louis Tomlinson’s sister Lottie reveals she turned to therapy after tragic deaths of mum and sister

Louis Tomlinson’s sister Lottie has revealed that she turned to therapy, following the tragic deaths of both of her mother and sister in recent years. The 21-year-old influencer and her pop heartthrob brother, 28, lost their mother Johannah Deakin aged 43 to leukaemia in 2016 and their younger sister Félicité, 18, died last year following … Read more