It’s impossible to comprehend how terrifying coronavirus is – until it hits someone you care about. A month ago, this happened to me. A friend I’ve known for a decade developed telltale symptoms – a high temperature and hacking cough – almost overnight. His wife called me, beside herself with worry. Home-testing wasn’t an option, … Read more
Should my kids wear a mask… and should I if no one else does? DR ELLIE CANNON answers your questions on coronavirus By Dr Ellie Cannon for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 BST, 25 April 2020 | Updated: 01:36 BST, 26 April 2020 I’ve decided to wear a home-made mask when I go to … Read more
The greatest names on the UK music scene joined forces for BBC‘s fundraiser Big Night In on Thursday, in support of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. Dua Lipa led the singers in delivering a passionate performance of Foo Fighters’ 2003 classic Times Like These as part of Radio 1’s biggest ever Live Lounge with the … Read more
Ask Dr Ellie: Did diabetes take my sense of smell? By Dr Ellie Cannon For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:00 BST, 13 April 2019 | Updated: 22:06 BST, 13 April 2019 Six years ago, I lost my sense of smell. It’s started coming back and is now at about 80 per cent. Did my … Read more
Over the past six weeks I have tried to give you the best advice about how to stay safe and well during this pandemic – and also what to do should illness strike. I’ve also attempted to clarify the often confusing – and, yes, sometimes seemingly inconsistent – recommendations and rules coming from public health officials … Read more
I’ve heard you can pay to have a corona test privately. Should I have one if I have symptoms? The short answer is: no. The reason so many people want a test is because we hate uncertainty. It’s understandable that people want to know if they’ve got or had Covid-19, even if we’ve had only … Read more