Ministers insist that they have acted in accordance with scientific advice at all times, but the final reckoning might be less flattering, writes Andrew Grice he mantra of Boris Johnson and his ministers is: “We have taken the right measures at the right time.” When asked, the government’s medical and scientific advisers agree (butContinue Reading
In the latest round up of good coronavirus news, China continues to push towards a return to normal, while Brits bought food shopping for two NHS workers – and more Britain is still in the thick of its devastating battle against the deadly coronavirus with the death toll having risen by 209Continue Reading
The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 was present in northern Italy as early as 1 January. An epidemiological analysis of Lombardy, the epicentre of the outbreak in Italy, reveals that the first onset of symptoms in the country occurred weeks before COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, was reported there onContinue Reading
Dr Jenny Harries, deputy chief medical officer, said the restrictions could remain in force until September, adding that the early signs from the lockdown were promising Britain could be on lockdown for up to six months as it tries to dodge a second wave of cases, a national health chiefContinue Reading
Scenes of crowds flocking to parks, beaches and holiday hotspots has prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to warn Brits a full lockdown could be enforced if social distancing guidelines are not followed The Prime Minister responded to scenes of huge crowds flocking to Britain’s parks, beaches, and holiday spots onContinue Reading
Scientists will test the drug on animals at the Wiltshire base before trialling on humans next month, bring together the same expertise that was successfully used in supporting the development of the Ebola vaccine, licensed in 2019 The development of a vaccine against coronavirus is edging closer as human andContinue Reading
London could be on lockdown by the weekend as the Government draws up emergency plans to close the capital down, having already announced drastic public travel reductions Officials have labelled London a “city of superspreaders” with a third of Britain’s confirmed coronavirus cases in the city – though the numberContinue Reading
With many people isolating themselves at home in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 (commonly called the coronavirus), cabin fever is already starting to set in, and the question arises: How long will this last? One of the most crucial factors in quelling the outbreak is developing a vaccine, andContinue Reading
People have revealed the Covid-19 symptoms that led them to get tested for the disease as countries around the world go on lockdown in bid to control the spread of the disease As European nations crackdown on freedom of movement, and encourage people to work from home, what can youContinue Reading
The US National Institutes of Health has joined with biotech firm Modern to run the first trials of a vaccine for coronavirus on 45 people, who will receive a second jab in 28 days times The first human trials of a new vaccine scientists hope will protect against Covid-19 haveContinue Reading