Second wave of Covid-19 this winter could lead to more than 120,000 extra deaths, scientists warn

A second wave of coronavirus this winter could result in 120,000 hospital deaths, scientists warn. Action must be taken now to mitigate the ‘reasonable worst case scenario’ which would see the NHS overwhelmed, the Academy of Medical Sciences says. The grim forecast – which does not include care home deaths – was commissioned by the … Read more

Second wave of Covid-19 this winter could lead to more than 120,000 extra deaths, scientists warn

A second wave of coronavirus this winter could result in 120,000 hospital deaths, scientists warn. Action must be taken now to mitigate the ‘reasonable worst case scenario’ which would see the NHS overwhelmed, the Academy of Medical Sciences says. The grim forecast – which does not include care home deaths – was commissioned by the … Read more

Leeds United and England lead tributes to Jack Charlton after 1966 World Cup hero dies aged 85

Leeds United and the England national team were among the first to pay tribute to Jack Charlton after the 1966 World Cup died at the age of 85.  The former defender, who went on to make a club record 773 appearances for Leeds United, passed away following a battle against dementia and lymphoma. The England national team social … Read more

Leeds United and England lead tributes to Jack Charlton after 1966 World Cup hero dies aged 85

‘He will remain in football folklore forever’: Leeds and England lead tributes to Jack Charlton as 1966 World Cup hero dies aged 85 after battle with lymphoma and dementia England 1996 World Cup winner Jack Charlton died aged 85 on Friday night Football mourned the loss on Saturday morning as they paid tribute to his … Read more

Will a second coronavirus surge lead to winter lockdown? Ministers told to prepare for another wave

Will a second surge of coronavirus lead to a winter lockdown? Ministers are told to prepare for another wave as Government scientists have ‘strong evidence’ the virus flourishes at around 4C Scientific advisers have ‘strong’ evidence virus flourishes around an optimal 4C They warned this, along with annual NHS pressure, could lead to ‘difficult winter’ … Read more

Demi Lovato and Glee star Heather Morris lead stars posting messages of hope for Rivera

Naya Rivera’s friends and co-stars have taken to social media to post messages of hope after the actress went missing on Lake Piru in California and is presumed dead. Demi Lovato, 27, and Glee star Heather Morris, 33, both took to Instagram on Thursday to urge fans to pray for her safe return.  Demi, who … Read more

Plans to allow takeaway alcohol will lead to more street violence, ministers are warned 

Late-night pubs and bars selling takeaway alcohol will escalate violence that has seen police injuries at illegal street and block parties, ministers have been warned. The danger was highlighted during a Westminster debate by Liberal Democrat Lord Paddick, a former Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner. He was among a number of peers to raise concerns that … Read more

Hopes of a V-shaped recovery as factories lead UK’s Covid recovery

Hopes of a V-shaped recovery as factories lead Britain’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 1 July 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 1 July 2020 Leading the recovery: Workers at the HL Display factory in Harlow make protective screens for supermarkets  Manufacturers are leading Britain’s rebound from … Read more

Artificially intelligent humanoid robot ‘Erica’ nabs lead role in $70 million Hollywood sci-fi movie

The next Marilyn Monrobot? Artificially intelligent humanoid ‘Erica’ nabs the lead role in a $70 million Hollywood sci-fi movie The eerily human-like robot with play the role of a superhuman in the film,’b‘ The character will go on the run with the scientist who helped to create her Erica — who made her public debut … Read more

Covid-19 could lead to strokes in up to six out of 10 patients hospitalised

The coronavirus may cause brain damage in as many as six in 10 critically-ill patients in hospital, a study has suggested.  British researchers looked at 125 people hospitalised with the virus at the height of the UK’s crisis in April – but they admitted the patients were selected by doctors and were likely to be … Read more