Boris Johnson signals ‘immediate prospect’ of 10-minute ‘rapid turnaround’ Covid tests

Boris Johnson has signalled the ‘immediate prospect’ of 10-minute ‘rapid turnaround’ coronavirus tests and promised a ‘massive’ expansion of screening. The Prime Minister on Saturday night announced plans to draft in the Army to oversee tests for ‘whole cities’ within days to ‘drive down the disease.’ At the moment there are two types of test … Read more

Ministers play down prospect of coronavirus testing at airports

Portugal could be heading BACK to UK quarantine list as infections soar PAST threshold for imposing ban again – sparking fears holidaymakers could face last minute scramble home George Eustice suggested routine testing at airports would miss too many cases Fears fuelled after passengers on plane from Zante last week told to self-isolate  Speculation that … Read more

Bill Turnbull, 64, candidly discusses why he is ‘very calm’ about the prospect of dying

‘I’ve developed a healthy relationship with death’: Bill Turnbull, 64, says he is ‘very calm’ about the prospect of dying three years after being diagnosed with prostate cancer The broadcaster, 64, admitted he is ‘very, very calm’ about the prospect of dying and revealed why he has come to terms with living with his illness … Read more

Mayor Bill de Blasio and wife slammed for strolling through Prospect Park

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife were heckled by locals as they walked through Prospect Park in Brooklyn over the weekend, despite living 11 miles away in Manhattan. De Blasio was filmed strolling with his wife Chirlane McCray as they both wore masks through the historic park on Saturday afternoon.  New … Read more

Lockdown ‘will last until MAY’: ‘No prospect’ of easing rules as death toll soars towards 1,000

The virus lockdown is set to extend into May after the daily death toll surged to almost 1,000. Rishi Sunak confirmed last night that a planned review of the emergency measures will take place next week. But, in a clear sign the restrictions will remain, the Chancellor said: ‘The priority is to stop the spread … Read more

Lockdown ‘will last until MAY’: ‘No prospect’ of easing rules as death toll soars towards 1,000

The virus lockdown is set to extend into May after the daily death toll surged to almost 1,000. Rishi Sunak confirmed last night that a planned review of the emergency measures will take place next week. But, in a clear sign the restrictions will remain, the Chancellor said: ‘The priority is to stop the spread … Read more

Trump raises the prospect of lifting the lockdown knowing people will get infected

Donald Trump has raised the prospect of lifting coronavirus lockdowns across the United States, arguing the nation cannot be ‘destroyed’ and ‘we have to get back to work’.   The president’s words during his daily briefing Saturday raise the prospect of reopening businesses and services knowing people will get infected.  Trump said: ‘We have to get back to … Read more