Britain is set to pass the threshold for herd immunity on Monday, scientists say. Modelling by University College London (UCL) suggests that 73.4 per cent of the population will have protection against Covid by April 12. The figures outdo pessimistic estimations by Imperial College this week – which suggested that just 34 per cent would have … Read more
People of a sensitive disposition who are easily repulsed may have evolved this trait as a natural way of avoiding infections. Scientists found people with a low threshold for feeling disgusted are less likely to be infected with bacteria or viruses. This, researchers say, proves Charles Darwin’s 19th-century theory that disgust evolved as a self-defence … Read more
The NHS test and trace app has been using the wrong risk threshold since it was released in September, resulting in thousands not being told warned of exposure. This threshold lets the app know whether to alert someone that they’ve been potentially exposed to the virus, but sources speaking to the Sunday Times claim it … Read more
Twelve London boroughs have seen infection rates tip the worrying threshold of 100 cases per 100,000 people amid fears the capital is hurtling towards Tier 2 restrictions. Richmond upon Thames (140.4), Hackney and City of London (133.1) and Ealing (132.5) had the highest daily new cases per 100,000 people in the week to October 8. Croydon (69.8), Bromley … Read more
Neanderthals weren’t as tough as they seemed: Ancient species had a LOWER pain threshold than most modern-day humans – and the one in 250 people who carry their genes today are still more sensitive, study shows Genetic analysis found almost all of Neanderthals had a specific gene mutation This mutation is also found in around … Read more
Amanda Holden shares throwback of husband Chris Hughes carrying her over the threshold on the day they moved into their ‘perfect home’ By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 01:57 BST, 10 July 2020 | Updated: 09:35 BST, 10 July 2020 On Thursday, Amanda Holden reminisced about the day she and her husband, along with their … Read more
A massive 95 per cent of deaths caused by hot weather in London and the West Midlands occur before heatwave alerts have been triggered, a study has found. And many do not view high temperatures as a risk – with only two out of five over-75s saying they thought it posed a danger to their … Read more