TripAdvisor expands its site so travellers can now rate and review cruise holidays

TripAdvisor expands its site so travellers can now rate and review cruise holidays Travellers can also use the site to compare the prices of different cruises  According to data, 30 million passengers are expected to take a cruise in 2019  Based on 2018 TripAdvisor data, 32 per cent of TripAdvisor users have cruised  By Jennifer Newton … Read more

Coronavirus death rate lower in countries using old BCG vaccine

Countries that have a widespread vaccination programme involving the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) jab have a coronavirus death rate almost six times lower than nations that do not use it, a study reveals.   The BCG vaccine was invented a century ago and gives immunity to tuberculosis (TB) — a bacterial infection — but it is known … Read more

Coronavirus: UK infection rate ‘frightening’ Europe, Austria says

Britain’s coronavirus infection rate is ‘frightening’ European policymakers, Austria warns, after WHO said UK is dragging down Europe’s positive performance Austria’s health minister said Britain’s infection rate was ‘frightening’ Europe  Rudi Anschober pointed out the rapid growth in UK coronavirus cases today  The latest figures from the Department of Health show 13,729 patients had died … Read more

Coronavirus Italy: Daily infection rate falls under 3,000

Italy sees fewer than 3,000 new coronavirus infections for the first time in a month as the country begins loosening its lockdown restrictions The death toll in Italy rose for the second day by 602, up from 566 the day before Rome has ordered opening of some shops, like bookshops and stationery stores  The country’s … Read more

Why is the UK’s coronavirus death rate more than double Ireland’s?

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