Coronavirus death toll tops 10,000 worldwide as crisis continues to escalate in Europe

The coronavirus death toll has topped 10,000 worldwide, doubling in one week, as the crisis continues to escalate in Europe.  Almost half of all COVID-19 deaths have occurred in Europe, with Italy reporting devastatingly high numbers every day.  China, where the killer virus first emerged, accounts for a third of all victims, having battled the disease … Read more

British scientists discover antibody in blood of patient who fought off SARS

British scientists discover antibody in blood of patient who fought off SARS that could NEUTRALISE coronavirus Academics have discovered an antibody that could neutralise the coronavirus Researchers examined the blood of a patient who had recovered from SARS Using powerful x-ray machine they were able to find an antibody from patient  Coronavirus symptoms: what are … Read more

Samsung shuts down Experience Stores across the US and Canada over fears of coronavirus

Samsung is the latest tech giant to fall victim to a coronavirus shutdown. The South Korean firm announced the closure of its Experience Stores across the US and Canada to help limit the spread of the virus. Repair Centers will continue to stay open, but will be working on a limited schedule – Monday to … Read more

Germany beating the coronavirus survival odds: Country has 10,999 infections but just TWENTY deaths

Germany is currently beating the coronavirus survival odds despite being one of the nations hardest hit by the pandemic. The country has so far recorded nearly 11,000 cases of coronavirus but has only seen 20 deaths, putting the mortality rate at 0.18 per cent.  This is significantly lower than that of Italy (8.3 percent), China … Read more

Map reveals how the coronavirus outbreak has rapidly spread across the world

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

Italy overtakes China as the country with the most coronavirus deaths

Italy has now overtaken China as the country with the most coronavirus deaths after suffering 427 more fatalities, taking the total number to 3,405.  Both the death toll and number of confirmed cases shot up again today and the nation has now recorded 41,035 infections, more than half of the world’s positive cases.  Yesterday, Italy … Read more

White House warns of rise in young coronavirus victims abroad

ALABAMA Alabama health officials on Tuesday ordered the closure of day cares, senior centers and on-site restaurant dining in six counties to contain the coronavirus outbreak.  The order from the Alabama Department of Public Health applies to Jefferson County, which has the highest number of cases, and the surrounding counties of Tuscaloosa, Walker, Blount, St. … Read more

Italy overtakes China as the country with the most coronavirus deaths

Italy has now overtaken China as the country with the most coronavirus deaths after suffering 427 more fatalities, taking the total number to 3,405.  The latest figures have squashed hopes that the unprecedented national lockdown was helping to slow the spread of the pathogen.   The death toll in China, where the coronavirus started, currently stands … Read more

Britain could start to lift drastic social restriction measures by summer, expert claims

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

Air pollution in New York City falls rapidly as people stay home amid coronavirus crisis

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