Coronavirus cases are rising in 79% of US states and territories, CDC director warns

Coronavirus cases are on the rise in nearly 80 percent of US states and territories, a top US official warned on Friday.  ‘New #COVID19 cases are increasing,’ said Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Dr Robert Redfield said via Twitter on Friday.  Specifically, ‘79% of U.S. jurisdictions reported increasing cases as of October … Read more

Quarantine-free stays begin today for UK arrivals from more than 70 nations and territories

Coronavirus ‘air bridges’ finally come into force today with dozens of destinations opened up – but a poll shows they might fall flat as under a fifth of Britons intend to go on holiday abroad this year. Research for MailOnline found limited appetite among the public for heading for sun-drenched beaches, despite the lifting of … Read more

Recall of the wild: Coronavirus lockdown sees wild animals venturing into new territories to explore

Recall of the wild: Coronavirus lockdown sees animals including falcons, cuckoos and killer whales venturing into new territories to explore Wild animals are venturing to new places during the calm lockdown period Many species are also reclaiming areas after staying away for decades Killer whales were seen in Northern Ireland as well as albino badgers … Read more