Patients infected with the coronavirus are most contagious BEFORE they get severe symptoms

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

Apple reopens stores in China but suspends ‘Today at Apple’ sessions in the US due to coronavirus

Apple reopens stores in China but suspends ‘Today at Apple’ sessions in the US and tells employees not to offer Apple Watch or AirPods try-ons due to coronavirus concerns Apple closed its stores in mainland China back in February over health concerns The closures have reportedly had a negative impact on sales within the country However, … Read more

Coronavirus can live in patients for up to FIVE WEEKS after they first fall ill

Coronavirus can live in patients for up to FIVE WEEKS after they first fall ill – more than twice as long as the recommended 14-day isolation period Researchers collected respiratory samples from patients sickened in Wuhan – the epicenter of the outbreak They found the virus could live for up to 37 days in patients’ … Read more

Coronavirus update: How the world is reacting to the outbreak

As the world remains in the grip of a deadly coronavirus pandemic, officials are questioning why Britain has failed to implement similar draconian measures seen in other countries.  While Italy is in total lockdown, America shuts its doors to travellers from Europe and the streets of China are desolate, the UK appears to be carrying on … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Charts show lockdowns DO restrict spread

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

What are they thinking? Thousands of runners line up for two half marathons

Britain may be on the cusp of a coronavirus outbreak with mass gatherings banned by the government from next weekend, however a number of large events went ahead as planned today despite the last 24 hours seeing the UK’s death toll from the virus double. Today thousands of music revellers were seen descending upon Cardiff’s … Read more

What are they thinking? Thousands of runners line up for two half marathons

Britain may be on the cusp of a coronavirus outbreak with mass gatherings banned by the government from next weekend, however a number of large events went ahead as planned today despite the last 24 hours seeing the UK’s death toll from the virus double. Today thousands of music revellers were seen descending upon Cardiff’s … Read more

Coronavirus pandemic has killed more 5,000 people

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic today soared past 5,000 as Europe continues to battle its escalating crisis.  A total of 3,176 people have died in mainland China, followed by 1,016 in Italy, and 514 in Iran – the three countries with the highest number of deaths. Since COVID-19 was first detected in December, … Read more

Coronavirus: Fatality rates for those with prior health conditions

Scientists have crunched coronavirus statistics to reveal the fatality rate for infected patients with underlying health problems. Data shows patients with pre-existing conditions are more likely to suffer severe illness and die because their immune systems are weaker. Researchers in China, who studied more than 72,000 patients, found 10.5 per cent of heart disease sufferers … Read more

Apple closing all retail stores outside of China due to coronavirus spread

Tim Cook says all Apple retail stores will temporarily close starting today, other than those in Greater China, in an attempt to slow the transmission of COVID-19. The coronavirus could make remote work the norm, what businesses need to know The coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak could be the catalyst for a dramatic increase in telecommuting. Enterprises … Read more