China’s economy shrinks 6.8pc in first three months of 2020 – the first quarterly contraction since 1976 By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 22:18 BST, 17 April 2020 China’s economy shrank 6.8 per cent in the first three months of 2020 – the first quarterly contraction … Read more
Experiments conducted by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) show the coronavirus can be ‘quickly’ destroyed by sunlight. Yahoo News obtained a briefing that suggests the virus cannot survive in high temperatures and humidity – giving the public hope that the end could be just around the corner as summer weather approaches for parts … Read more
The new series of Britain’s Got Talent kicked last weekend and the next batch of hopefuls have been revealed ahead of the second episode on Saturday night. And, frontline nurse Beth Porch, 25, is set to wow judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams with her original song You Taught Me What Love Is, … Read more
Heartwarming footage has captured residents at a coronavirus-hit care home where 14 people have died amid the coronavirus crisis being sung classic wartime songs to raise their spirits. Vera Lynn tribute act Deborah Taylor-Smith, known as the Geordie Sweetheart ‘Wor Vera’, sang a selection of morale-lifting songs such as ‘We’ll Meet Again’ and ‘White Cliffs … Read more
His face contorted with worry, a young casualty doctor sends a desperate message to the world. He has watched over the beds of hundreds of coronavirus patients, and now believes they are dying because of the very treatment that is meant to save them. After being rushed into hospital, they are knocked out by sedatives … Read more
Royal Mail boss Rico Back facing calls to return to UK from his Swiss penthouse – or quit By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 22:18 BST, 17 April 2020 Royal Mail’s boss is facing calls to return to the UK from his Swiss penthouse – or … Read more
Hong Kong dodged a major coronavirus outbreak — without resorting to a complete lockdown — by using a combination of targeted isolation and social distancing. As of March 31, the region had only 715 confirmed cases of COVID-19 — including 94 asymptomatic cases — and four deaths among the population of 7.5 million. Experts from from … Read more
Colin Hanks skips his usual mask and gloves as he goes for a stroll with his daughter By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 23:57 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 00:00 BST, 18 April 2020 He’s been spotted out multiples times with a mask and thick gloves to protect himself from the coronavirus. But Colin … Read more
America’s coronavirus death toll hits 36,185 with almost 4,000 probable deaths confirmed and more than 690,000 infected An additional 3,981 probable coronavirus deaths brought the total death in the US to 36,185 The number of deaths in the US increased in 24 hours on Thursday by 2,290 Infections increased by 31,935, bringing the total number … Read more
Even today, almost a century on, the shadow of the Great Depression hangs heavy. To most of us, the very phrase conjures up images of the winding dole queues, haggard faces and starving children that we associate with the 1930s. And, of course, we all know how that particular story ended. The crowds in Berlin, … Read more