Boris Johnson today branded coronavirus the ‘worst public health crisis in a generation’ and warned that ‘many more’ people are going to die – but still held off drastic measures. The Prime Minister said it was clear the disease will continue to spread around the world and people should brace for the ‘reality’ of ‘severe disruption’ … Read more
The men and women who keep the country going: Inside the prime minister’s ‘haunted and exhausted’ inner circle that is battling Britain’s coronavirus epidemic Boris Johnson is ‘haunted’ and knows his legacy will be defined by pandemic No 10 secretly fears coronavirus cannot be halted and fear wave during winter Team believe ‘all measures necessary’ … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 5,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 140,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
Professor Keith Neal, Emeritus Professor in the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, University of Nottingham Professor Keith Neal Emeritus Professor in the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, University of Nottingham The plans are sensible. It’s very easy to say more needs to be done, but there is little evidence to make any decision. If people who might have … Read more
The UK Government today announced it has moved to the second phase of its coronavirus action plan – attempts to delay the worst of the epidemic until the spring or summer. Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a briefing with his Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, and the Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, and … Read more
‘If I hadn’t been born, he probably wouldn’t be PM’: Rachel Johnson on seeing her brother Boris reach No. 10 – and her belief he’s handling the coronavirus crisis ‘brilliantly’ Rachel Johnson’s new book reveals strong sibling rivalry between her and Boris Millennial cousin says there’s ‘no social capital’ in having PM in the family … Read more
Former MP and Labour veteran Frank Field urges Boris Johnson to make cannabis available on the NHS after revealing he took ‘wonder drug’ to ease ‘crippling’ back pain The 77-year-old said CBD drug Bedrolite cured pain that had left him bedbound He called on Boris Johnson to meet with him to discuss legalising the drug … Read more