Spain records its lowest daily coronavirus deaths in six weeks with 164 fatalities

Spaniards have been soaking up the sun and exercising outside for the second day since the coronavirus lockdown was eased as the country’s daily death toll rose by the lowest amount in six weeks. New coronavirus fatalities in Spain rose by 164 to 25,264 today, according to data from the Health Ministry, marking the lowest one-day increase since … Read more

UK records more coronavirus deaths, taking death toll past 27,000

UK records 427 more coronavirus deaths – taking Britain’s official COVID-19 fatality count to 27,198 NHS England today confirmed another 352 COVID-19 victims in hospitals  Scotland announced 40 more fatalities, Northern Ireland 18 and Wales 17 Those three countries now record care home deaths in their daily update The Department of Health gives the true … Read more

Prince Harry records message for Thomas the Tank Engine

Prince Harry tells of ‘fond memories’ growing up with Thomas the Tank Engine as he introduces 75th anniversary edition of boyhood favourite story that features the Queen and Prince Charles as characters The Duke of Sussex recorded a special message to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine  Called ‘Thomas and Friends: The … Read more

Retail sales suffer biggest monthly drop since records began after coronavirus closes stores

Retail sales reported the sharpest fall on record last month as clothing sales plunged by a third, according to new figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said total sales volumes dived 5.1 per cent as many stores shut their doors in the face of the coronavirus. It added that clothing store sales saw a … Read more

Kourtney Kardashian reveals brother Rob gifted her with her late father’s records

She might have an estimated fortune of $35million, But Kourtney Kardashian revealed her favourite birthday present was something money couldn’t buy. The reality star turned 41 on April 18 and she said her favourite gift was given to her by her brother Rob, 33. He gave her their late father’s record collection, which included records … Read more

Sweden records its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day with 185

Sweden reported a record 185 new coronavirus deaths today, as a top health official defended the country’s refusal to go into lockdown. Epidemiologist Anders Wallensten said ‘voluntary restrictions’ could be ‘maintained for a longer period’ than the compulsory lockdowns which most of Europe has imposed.  People in Sweden accepted the ‘reasonable’ rules without being forced to … Read more

Sweden records just 40 new coronavirus deaths in latest figures

Sweden recorded just 40 new coronavirus deaths and 392 new cases today as the country continues to resist going into lockdown.  Like other countries, Sweden has typically seen a fall in reported cases on Sundays and Mondays followed by a surge when the weekend is fully accounted for. The jump of 392 new cases is … Read more

India records its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases

India records its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases as country eases one of the world’s strictest lockdowns India recorded 1,553 new cases, taking the total number of infections to 17,265 Disease experts warn that the country of 1.3bn may not reach peak until June Nonetheless, parts of the industrial and agricultural sectors resumed today  … Read more