December 31 – China first reports a cluster of unusual pneumonia cases in Wuhan to the WHO January 4 – WHO tweets about ‘a cluster of pneumonia cases’ in Wuhan with no deaths, saying investigations into the cause are underway January 5 – The WHO issues its first guidance on ‘pneumonia of unknown cause’, saying … Read more
It is a race in which the prize could hardly be greater – the dash to find a vaccine. There will be no true exit from the coronavirus disaster without one. The runners and riders include such familiar names as GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, Imperial College and Oxford University’s Jenner Institute. There has been … Read more
China tired to patent potential coronavirus drug Remsvidir the DAY AFTER Beijing confirmed virus was transmissable between humans On January 21 a patent for commercial use of Remdesivir was filed in China The application was made by the top-secret Wuhan Institute of Virology bio-lab It is at the centre of concerns about a possible leak … Read more
The global coronavirus death toll has now reached 200,000 with 2.8million confirmed infections. The John Hopkins University released the latest figures as some countries began taking their first steps into removing their lockdowns. The true death toll is likely to be higher. The US have started loosening their lockdown measures in Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska … Read more
One-fifth of all global ocean cruise ships were infected with coronavirus, leaving at least 2,592 crew and passengers infected and killing at least 65, according to research. Shocking new data reveals that cases of the deadly virus can be directly linked to at least 54 cruise ships, as they continued to travel the waters while … Read more
Dozens of oil tankers float off the coast of Southern California as global lockdown sees demand for crude plummet Demand for oil has dropped due to stay-at-home orders around the world Pumps are still extracting from the ground and the oil has to go into storage Video released by U.S. Coast Guard shows a flotilla … Read more
David and Victoria Beckham led the British celebrities appearing in the star-studded Global Citizen One World: Together at Home telethon on Saturday. The famous couple said they’ve been grateful to have had the opportunity to spend time together as a family during the lockdown, before introducing a performance from close friend Elton John. Also among the … Read more
Niall Horan thanks key workers as he leads the British stars taking part in Lady Gaga’s Global Citizen One World: Together at Home live concert By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 19:54 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 20:02 BST, 18 April 2020 Niall Horan thanked key workers as he led the British stars at … Read more
MARKET REPORT: UK shares join global rally as traders cheer promising results from possible coronavirus treatment from US By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 22:16 BST, 17 April 2020 UK shares joined a global rally as traders cheered promising results from a possible coronavirus treatment from … Read more
Britons are advised against all non-essential foreign travel ‘INDEFINITELY’, but Which? warns it will cause confusion and may leave holidaymakers out of pocket The FCO says travellers may be unable to return home if they leave the UK Which? says the advice will cause a ‘huge amount of confusion’ for travellers It adds without an … Read more