The link between age and high death rates from coronavirus has been confirmed for the first time by researchers – and it could help predict the scale of future outbreaks. The University of Oxford study highlights the importance of age and demographics in explaining why some countries have higher rates of fatality than others. They … Read more
Joe Giudice drops to the splits and does 50 press ups in quarantine as he tells fans to ‘motivate’ themselves By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 22:14 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 22:14 BST, 16 April 2020 Initially he was dismissive of quarantine, heading outside and ranting about ‘stupid coronavirus‘. But as the death toll in … Read more
The spread of coronavirus appears to be slowing down or leveling off in countries around the world after half the world’s population found itself under lockdown orders. Graphs charting the number of daily infections in countries such as the US reveal how dramatic increases throughout March have now begun to stabilise. Meanwhile previous hotspots such … Read more
Bruising and lesions on the feet could be a sign of coronavirus, doctors in Spain suspect. Patients with either purple chickenpox or chilblain-like marks on their toes have tested positive for the killer infection. ‘Numerous cases’ have been reported in Spain as well as Italy and France, as the disease continues to rage across Europe. … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
The Armchair Traveller: Be dazzled by Italy and delve into Paris’s secret maze of tunnels – how to explore the world from the comfort of your home The Secret Catacombs Of Paris podcast explores the city’s underground tunnels Remind yourself of famous sights with the World Landmarks 1000-piece puzzle Film fans can fall in love … Read more
Italy has begun screening doctors for signs of coronavirus immunity, but officials admit that the antibody tests may not work. The northern regions of Veneto and Emilia-Romagna are hoping to issue ‘licences’ to return to work for people who are shown to be immune. The blood tests are intended to detect antibodies, the tools which the body … Read more
NASA satellite images reveal the once bustling waterways of Venice are now empty during the coronavirus lockdown in Italy Italy was deemed the epicenter of the coronavirus in all of Europe Officials quickly implemented a lockdown on March 9 to limit the spread NASA shared images of Venice from this month and compared it with … Read more
How beach life could carry on safely in Italy during the coronavirus pandemic – thanks to 15ft-high plexiglass booths By Sadie Whitelocks for MailOnline Published: 15:00 BST, 15 April 2020 | Updated: 15:23 BST, 15 April 2020 Designs for plexiglass booths aimed at safeguarding beachgoers during the coronavirus pandemic have emerged. The firm behind the … Read more