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
Face masks will have some benefit in halting the spread of the coronavirus in post-lockdown Britain, Number 10‘s chief scientific adviser today said. Sir Patrick Vallance told MPs that masks could have a ‘marginal but positive’ impact on curbing transmission of the life-threatening infection. But ‘coverings of some sort might do’, he said in front of … 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
President Trump‘s top official for public health preparedness, Robert Kadlec, dedicated billions in taxpayer dollars to fight biological and chemical weapons prioritizing that over battling a naturally occurring pandemic, a Washington Post investigation has found. Kadlec’s team, for instance, cut a deal to buy up to $2.8 billion in smallpox vaccine and also purchased anthrax vaccines, while cutting … 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
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
Dover officials handed out face masks and blankets to 49 migrants who were intercepted crossing the Channel in three boats today. The migrants were picked up by Border Force off the Kent coast near Dover as they attempted to cross the English Channel in three small dinghies between 5am and 6am. Photographs captured several of … Read more
Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports will force travellers to wear masks to travel as Eurostar passengers face two-week quarantine in France The three airports are also trialling temperature checks before entering building Passengers will be expected to bring their own gloves and masks to the airport It comes as ministers have been accused of … Read more
Emily Ratajkowski masks up to take dog Colombo out after sharing sultry bikini snap promoting her swimwear line By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 22:53 BST, 1 May 2020 | Updated: 23:03 BST, 1 May 2020 Emily Ratajkowski was glimpsed stepping out with her beloved dog Colombo in Los Angeles this Friday. The 28-year-old supermodel … Read more
Boris Johnson today announced that wearing face masks will be part of the UK’s coronavirus lockdown exit strategy. The Prime Minister said the wearing of face coverings in public will be ‘useful’ in terms of stopping the spread of the disease when restrictions are lifted. He also said they would give workers ‘confidence’ that it … Read more