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 (but they have to). But some […]
Higher education leaders have apparently backed the move to impose the first cap on admissions since 2015 in a bid to prevent a free-for-all on domestic students this summer Strict limitations on university admissions are reportedly set to be imposed to prevent a free-for-all, with many in financial turmoil due to the coronavirus pandemic. Each university will […]
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 209 in 24 hours. But as […]
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 on 20 February. The study looks at nearly […]
Nouri collapsed on the pitch during Ajax’s pre-season friendly with Werder Bremen in 2017, and suffered permanent brain damage as a subsequent result of a cardiac arrest Nouri suffered a cardiac arrhythmia attack in July 2017, causing him to collapse on the pitch. Doctors warned Nouri’s family that the Dutchman would never fully recover after […]
china has been frantically trying to contain coronavirus for several months, but it is secretly waging another fight during the crisis – with the country’s journalists. China’s journalists say it all started with the death of Dr Li Wenliang – a whistleblower whose attempt to warn the country about the coronavirus outbreak was silenced by the government. He died on […]
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 chief says. Dr Jenny Harries, deputy […]
The iPhone 12 is expected to feature an all-new design and 5G support, but it looks like Apple is considering delaying the launch of the new device, possibly till 2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic, officially known as COVID-19. The news comes from Nikkei Asian review, which cites three sources “familiar with the matter.” If Apple […]
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, which has so far claimed the lives of 335 people in the UK, the prime minister, Boris Johnson, has imposed a three-week nationwide lockdown. The prime minister has instructed British households to stay at home except for a strictly limited set of reasons, with police having powers to enforce the instructions with fines. […]
We’ve seen the headlines, the photos and videos. Lines of panicked buyers that snake across massive carparks. Bare shelves and buying restrictions on everything from toilet paper to cleaning supplies and long life milk. Elderly people waiting nervously for early opening hours and supermarket executives urging us not to panic. But we are panicking – […]
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