Britain abandoned coronavirus testing in March because the outbreak was already TOO BIG, Public Health England officials admit in tense showdown with MPs Public Health England bosses were grilled by MPs on Science committee today Professor Yvonne Doyle and Professor John Newton defended PHE’s actions They said they only advise Department of Health, which takes … Read more
Unemployment rose by 50,000 to 1.35m in three months to March as report shows youngest and oldest workers are hardest hit by coronavirus crisis Unemployment figures show a rise of 50,000 people in three months to March A report by the Resolution Foundation found younger people facing pay cuts The report also warns older workers face risk … Read more
Thousands marched in Bosnia on Saturday to protest against a Mass being held to honour Croatia’s Nazi collaborators and civilians killed after World War II. The annual service, usually held in Austria at the site of the Croatian regime’s last stand, was moved to Sarajevo because of coronavirus restrictions in Austria. Croatian groups gather each … Read more
GDP fell by 5.8% in March as the coronavirus dealt a hammer blow to the economy – and analysts expect WORSE to come By Joe Middleton For Mailonline Published: 07:15 BST, 13 May 2020 | Updated: 07:20 BST, 13 May 2020 The UK economy contracted by 2% in the first quarter of 2020 after plunging … Read more
At least a dozen different strains of coronavirus were spreading through the UK in March, a Government-funded study has found. Leading genetic scientists analysed the genomes of the killer virus in 260 infected patients from all corners of the UK. They say they have identified 12 unique lines of the virus, one of which has … Read more
Emotional young couples passionately reunited in Italy yesterday, after the country eased its strict nearly two-month lockdown. Couples in Naples kissed and embraced each other, with millions of Italians finally allowed to meet friends and family for the first time since March 9. Italy is entering phase two of its lockdown this week, after two … Read more
Germany has recorded its lowest number of new coronavirus cases since March 11 after only 679 people were added to the tally today. The increase from 162,496 to 163,175 confirmed cases is a rise of just 0.4 per cent, possibly influenced by a long May Day weekend. The daily death toll was only 43, the … Read more
The new normal: Oklahoma mall opens for the first time in more than a month with masked shoppers, socially distanced dining and taped-off bathroom sinks The Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has reopened for the first time since March with restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus The mall opened Friday to … Read more
Drivers have queued round the block at the only Burger King drive-through open in the UK after health chiefs today warned that ‘worrying’ data showed vehicle use was at its highest since lockdown began. Staff at the fast food restaurant in Havant were seen wearing masks and gloves over their uniforms as they handed burgers … Read more
Drivers have queued round the block at the only Burger King drive-through open in the UK after health chiefs today warned that ‘worrying’ data showed vehicle use was at its highest since lockdown began. Staff at the fast food restaurant in Havant were seen wearing masks and gloves over their uniforms as they handed burgers … Read more