With each day that passes, with each new grim death toll, we learn a little bit more about the nature of this ghastly virus. This week in particular, statistics have come to light showing that obesity is emerging as one of the biggest risk factors for Covid-19. According to data released by the NHS, being … Read more
Three major European airlines have made it compulsory for all passengers to wear face masks during flights in response to the coronavirus crisis. Air France and KLM say they will be telling customers to wear a mask throughout their journey from next Monday (May 11). German airline Lufthansa brought in the new rule yesterday (May … Read more
Italy will be hit by a more deadly second coronavirus wave as it eases lockdown, according to a sobering report from Imperial College London. Researchers modelled how the virus would spread in three scenarios – if the nation stayed in quarantine or if Italians increased their movements by 20 per cent and 40 per cent. … Read more
Pressure today mounted on ministers to make a formal face masks announcement after an expert panel ruled they can curb the spread of the coronavirus. Top experts from the prestigious Royal Society concluded that masks – even home-made ones – can reduce the transmission of the deadly infection. In evidence given to Number 10‘s Scientific Advisory … Read more
Frequent handwashing and social distancing are known to reduce the spread of infection. But could gadgets — such as a prong for flushing loos and covers for keyboards — help too? ADRIAN MONTI asked experts to review a selection; we then rated them. Hygienehook, £14.99, hygienehook.co.uk HOOK TO OPEN DOORS Hygienehook, £14.99, hygienehook.co.uk CLAIM: This … Read more
Ariel Winter models fitted sweats with a T-shirt that says ‘Be a nice human’ along with her face mask as she takes her dog to the vet By Dan Heching For Dailymail.com Published: 05:41 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 05:41 BST, 5 May 2020 Ariel Winter was seen running an essential errand on Monday … Read more
The Florence Nightingale and Dr Edward Jenner museums could both go bust amid the coronavirus pandemic, bosses warned today. With Britain in the grip of a strict lockdown and social distancing measures to try and stop the spread the virus, the museums have been forced to close – costing them thousands of pounds. The Florence Nightingale … Read more
Uber will require all drivers and riders to wear face masks in the wake of the coronavirus crisis and is developing technology to ensure they are obeying the rules Uber reportedly approved the feature last week to ensure masks are worn It will force both drivers and passengers to verify they are covering their mouths It is expected … Read more
Grieving relatives of coronavirus victims who die at home face delays of days or weeks for bodies to be released for funerals Relatives face of COVID-19 victims face long delays for bodies to be returned It took three weeks for the body of NHS nurse Donald Suelto to be released Ex-chief crown prosecutor Nazir Afzal’s brother … Read more
Fashion designer once headhunted by Arcadia reveals she’s now spending six days a week sewing homemade face masks for friends and family – and has made ‘at least 300’ so far Amanda Riley, from West London, teaches online sewing classes from her home Had quit jobs for high-end Italian brand and fast fashion company in Hong … Read more