We’ll never know the true COVID-19 care home death toll, says Care England’s Professor Martin Green

The true scale of the coronavirus crisis ‘burning through’ care homes may never be known, according to one of the industry’s most senior figures. Professor Martin Green, the head of Care England, condemned the Government’s pandemic strategy and said the sector could still be months from a peak in cases. In a scathing attack, he … Read more

We’ll never know the true COVID-19 care home death toll, says Care England’s Professor Martin Green

The true scale of the coronavirus crisis ‘burning through’ care homes may never be known, according to one of the industry’s most senior figures. Professor Martin Green, the head of Care England, condemned the Government’s pandemic strategy and said the sector could still be months from a peak in cases. In a scathing attack, he … Read more

Professor answers question about why jeans can’t stop a fart, but a mask can prevent coronavirus 

It started as a joke, but the question ‘if a fart can make it through jeans, how can a cloth mask save you from coronavirus’ has turned into a chemistry lesson. Trevor Makal, a professor at the University of Virginia, took to Twitter to share his take on the question – and it all comes … Read more

Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty becomes artists’ muse

England’s Chief Medical Officer has become an artist’s muse after people took to sculpting and drawing him and posting their masterpieces online. Professor Chris Whitty has been a household name ever since the coronavirus outbreak took its hold on Britain last month. Appearing almost daily at the Government’s Downing Street press conferences, his ‘calm and … Read more

Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty becomes artists’ muse

England’s Chief Medical Officer has become an artist’s muse after people took to sculpting and drawing him and posting their masterpieces online. Professor Chris Whitty has been a household name ever since the coronavirus outbreak took its hold on Britain last month. Appearing almost daily at the Government’s Downing Street press conferences, his ‘calm and … Read more

Professor RUSSELL VINER says it’s ‘incredibly unlikely’ there’s a new Covid-19 strain targeting kids

It’s a mystery… but let’s not panic just yet: Emergence of a new strain of coronavirus that targets children is ‘incredibly unlikely’, writes Professor RUSSELL VINER By Professor Russell Viner For The Daily Mail Published: 22:13 BST, 28 April 2020 | Updated: 00:33 BST, 29 April 2020 The first thing I want to stress about … Read more

Professor RUSSELL VINER says it’s ‘incredibly unlikely’ there’s a new Covid-19 strain targeting kids

It’s a mystery… but let’s not panic just yet: Emergence of a new strain of coronavirus that targets children is ‘incredibly unlikely’, writes Professor RUSSELL VINER By Professor Russell Viner For The Daily Mail Published: 22:13 BST, 28 April 2020 | Updated: 22:31 BST, 28 April 2020 The first thing I want to stress about … Read more

Professor Neil Ferguson warns more than 100,000 UK coronavirus deaths if lockdown is lifted too soon

The number of deaths from coronavirus could reach 100,000 in the UK if the nationwide lockdown is lifted too soon, Professor Neil Ferguson warned yesterday.  The Imperial College epidemiologist said it was impossible to send the young and healthy back to work while keeping the vulnerable in lockdown without seeing a huge increase in deaths. His … Read more

Professor Neil Ferguson warns more than 100,000 UK coronavirus deaths if lockdown is lifted too soon

100,000 could die if lockdown is lifted too soon warns Prof Neil Ferguson – as new analysis predicts up to 60,000 dead by start of August The Imperial College professor said letting the young back to work is not viable He predicted deaths could reach 100,000 if Britain exited under the strategy  Data from the University … Read more

Harvard law professor calls homeschooling ‘dangerous’

A Harvard law professor believes that homeschooling can be ‘dangerous’ because it gives parents authoritarian control over their children.  More than 50 million children in the United States are at home due to the coronavirus pandemic that forced the shut down of schools, restaurants and bars, and other businesses deemed non-essential.  While states are developing … Read more