Our NHS doctors and nurses are no strangers to dealing with death. But even the most highly trained staff are feeling broken by the toll of the pandemic. Anna Moore hears their harrowing stories and asks how they will cope with the emotional fallout For trainee anaesthetist Dr Maddie Wells, the frightening part was ‘dealing … Read more
The sickening trade in the bones of butchered lions for use in Chinese ‘medicines’, wines and jewellery could spark another catastrophic health crisis, experts have warned. An astonishing 333 farms in South Africa are breeding thousands of lions either to be shot by hunters in fenced enclosures or slaughtered for their bones, according to a … Read more
A travel expert is highlighting the destinations that will pay travelers — in the form of major discounts and vouchers — to visit after the pandemic. Kristina Cors has shared a four-episode series on TikTok listing places that are willing to shell out cash to jumpstart tourism once it becomes safe to travel again — … Read more
Look at the satellite images below. One shows a hospital car park in the city of Wuhan, China. It was taken in October 2018. The other shows the same location almost exactly a year later, in October 2019. Now spot the difference. Puzzle: At the Hubei Women and Children’s Hospital there were far more cars in … Read more
Revealed: Boris Johnson scrapped Cabinet Ministers pandemic team six months before coronavirus hit Britain The PM abolished the Threats, Hazards, Resilience and Contingency Committee MPs such as Michael Gove and Matt Hancock were part of the pandemic team The group was scrapped by Mr Johnson just days after he entered No10 last July COVID-19 hit … Read more
It’s as if the Earth has closed its eyes, some scientists say: the coronavirus pandemic has forced astronomers in northern Chile to shut down the world’s most powerful telescopes, running the risk of missing out on supernovas and other spectacles in space. Scientists have been unable to take advantage of the pristine skies over Chile’s … Read more
People who trust what they see on social media are more likely to be prejudiced against Chinese people as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a study suggests. Platforms like Twitter and Facebook have become ‘playgrounds for racism’, allowing users to express their prejudices freely, according to researchers in New Zealand, who surveyed white Americans. … Read more
Healthcare revenue falls by nearly HALF across the US during the pandemic after Americans avoided hospitals for fear of catching COVID-19 Researchers found that healthcare revenue saw a 48% decrease in April 2020 compared to the same time last year Professional health services were also used 68% less during the coronavirus pandemic from 2019 Oral … Read more
Hollywood’s FIRST movie premiere since COVID-19 pandemic will be first-of-its-kind drive-in red carpet for Invisible Narratives and FaZe Clan’s flagship film By Justin Enriquez For Dailymail.com Published: 04:59 BST, 10 June 2020 | Updated: 04:59 BST, 10 June 2020 Hollywood has been frantically searching for responsible ways to hold gala events amid the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more
Dr Fauci gives grim warning saying coronavirus turned ‘out to be my worst nightmare’ and it ‘isn’t over’ yet as infections top 2 million in the US with more than 110,000 dead President Trump’s infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci issued a grim assessment of the coronavirus Tuesday He called the ongoing pandemic his ‘worst … Read more