What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
An intensive care doctor has revealed the stark reality of life at the NHS frontline against coronavirus as she admitted in a daily diary, ‘I can’t remember ever losing this many patients in a week’. Dr Jenny Abthorpe, who works as a registrar at a large London teaching hospital, said her unit was ‘incredibly busy’ … Read more
An intensive care doctor has revealed the stark reality of life at the NHS frontline against coronavirus as she admitted in a daily diary, ‘I can’t remember ever losing this many patients in a week’. Dr Jenny Abthorpe, who works as a registrar at a large London teaching hospital, said her unit was ‘incredibly busy’ … Read more
Abandoned to the virus: More than 200,000 people with dementia are living in UK care homes… and many fear they have been condemned to death Thousands of Alzheimer’s sufferers in the UK have been left vulnerable Many fear they have been left to death across Britain’s many care homes Alzheimer’s Society said at least half … Read more
Abandoned to the virus: More than 200,000 people with dementia are living in UK care homes… and many fear they have been condemned to death Thousands of Alzheimer’s sufferers in the UK have been left vulnerable Many fear they have been left to death across Britain’s many care homes Alzheimer’s Society said at least half … Read more
Boris Johnson is ‘stable’ in hospital today after a second night in intensive care – amid mounting fears a bout a power vacuum at the heart of government. The PM’s fever is said to have dipped in a positive sign as he remains under constant observation at St Thomas’ in central London. However, there are … Read more
Cash-strapped parents are being forced to pay nursery fees or risk losing their child’s place, campaigners have told Money Mail. The coronavirus lockdown has caused all schools and nurseries to shut, with only the children of key workers catered for. But some parents, who are now looking after their children while also working from home, … Read more
‘Don’t go to care homes’: Chief medical officer urges relatives to stay away as he says one in ten facilities have been infected with coronavirus Professor Chris Whitty said care homes were ‘some of the biggest challenges’ Care homes have reported a spate of deaths from coronavirus in the last week But owners have said … Read more
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently in a London intensive care unit fighting the coronavirus, leaving Britons waiting with bated breath for more news. He posted a video about his symptoms on Friday (pictured) Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently in a London intensive care unit fighting the coronavirus, with Britain waiting for more updates … Read more
Two men who have survived the coronavirus infection and spent time on intensive care wards have shared their experience of fighting the disease as Boris Johnson battles the killer infection in hospital. Matt Dockray, 39, described the illness as ‘the most horrible experience you will go through,’ when he appeared on Good Morning Britain on … Read more