When did the authorities first become aware that this country would face a deadly contagion that would cost the lives of many thousands? It must be at least two months back. Six weeks ago on Tuesday, Boris Johnson delivered what then seemed a shocking statement in which he warned of a serious pandemic. At that stage, … Read more
When did the authorities first become aware that this country would face a deadly contagion that would cost the lives of many thousands? It must be at least two months back. Six weeks ago on Tuesday, Boris Johnson delivered what then seemed a shocking statement in which he warned of a serious pandemic. At that stage, … Read more
Turkey has sent a second planeload of emergency equipment to Britain to help medics fighting the deadly coronavirus. The first flight from Ankara took off on Friday carrying PPE including surgical masks, N95 industrial masks and hazmat suits, with a second flight landing on Saturday at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, the defence ministry said. The items were … Read more
‘After darkness, there is the much brighter sun’: Turkey sends planeloads of emergency equipment including masks and protective suits to Britain in poetry-inscribed boxes to help UK medics battling coronavirus First flight from Ankara took off today carrying personal protective equipment A second flight is due to take off on Saturday, according to the defence … Read more
Doctor, 53, who warned Boris Johnson about ‘urgent’ need for more protective equipment for NHS workers dies from coronavirus after 15 day battle By Tom Pyman For Mailonline Published: 14:16 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 14:16 BST, 9 April 2020 A doctor who warned Boris Johnson about the need for more personal protective equipment … Read more
A leading medic has warned ‘fifty doctors in Britain will die’ battling the coronavirus pandemic if frontline staff are not properly equipped with protective gear. Rinesh Parmar, chairman of the Doctors’ Association, claims medics are buying their own personal protective equipment (PPE) in a bid to shield themselves from the deadly virus. He also says … Read more
A leading medic has warned ‘fifty doctors in Britain will die’ battling the coronavirus pandemic if frontline staff are not properly equipped with protective gear. Rinesh Parmar, chairman of the Doctors’ Association, claims medics are buying their own personal protective equipment (PPE) in a bid to shield themselves from the deadly virus. He also says … Read more
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
Yob steals vital protective equipment from patient transport ambulance amid coronavirus crisis The brazen criminal broke into the ambulance overnight in Kirkby, Merseyside The driver’s window was shattered and goods such as face masks were looted The items were essential for NHS workers on the front line battling coronavirus By James Gant For Mailonline Published: … Read more
All doctors and nurses should now wear an apron, gloves, mask and goggles every time they come within two metres of people who might have the coronavirus. And all healthcare workers working in or out of a hospital should wear a mask if there’s a possibility they’re close to someone who might have COVID-19. Public … Read more