Countess of Bradford – obstetrician Dr Penelope Law – is battling shortage of protective equipment

The last time the Countess of Bradford wore a Stewart Parvin creation, it was on the day of her wedding. It was also a very different look from the Parvin ensemble she has been wearing this weekend, though she is equally thrilled with the result. ‘These aren’t any old scrubs. They’re Stewart Parvin scrubs,’ she … Read more

Nurses told they can REFUSE to treat coronavirus patients ‘as a last resort’ over PPE ‘shortage’

Nurses have been told they can refuse to treat coronavirus patients if they do not have the correct personal protective equipment to keep themselves safe.  The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has issue new guidance saying that the step can be taken as a ‘last resort’. The union has taken the stance amid claims that … Read more

Nurses told they can REFUSE to treat coronavirus patients ‘as a last resort’ over PPE ‘shortage’

Nurses have been told they can refuse to treat coronavirus patients if they do not have the correct personal protective equipment to keep themselves safe.  The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has issue new guidance saying that the step can be taken as a ‘last resort’. The union has taken the stance amid claims that … Read more

Sailor Brinkley-Cook covers face with scarf after taking backlash for wearing N95 mask amid shortage

Sailor Brinkley-Cook ditches her N95 mask for scarf after being slammed for wearing medical grade protection amid coronavirus shortage She covered her face with a scarf Thursday during an outing with boyfriend Ben Sosne It came after backlash for wearing an N95 mask during a recent supply run She clarified that her supermodel mom Christie … Read more

Karl Stefanovic’s plan to beat the coronavirus toilet roll shortage

Today host Karl Stefanovic reveals his plan to beat the coronavirus toilet paper shortage after discovering he’s only ‘got three rolls left’ By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:36 BST, 2 April 2020 | Updated: 01:54 BST, 2 April 2020 As coronavirus panic buying causes supermarkets to run out of toilet paper, Karl Stefanovic … Read more

Testing shambles spirals as desperate Boris Johnson blames chemical shortage

Ministers were accused of ‘complacency’ and snubbing offers of help from labs today as Boris Johnson struggles to get a grip on the UK’s coronavirus testing shambles.  The government is desperately trying to ramp up the number of checks carried out, with experts warning that is the only way to end the lockdown threatening to … Read more

Testing shambles spirals as desperate Boris Johnson blames chemical shortage

Ministers were accused of ‘complacence’ and snubbing offers of help from labs today as Boris Johnson struggles to get a grip on the UK’s coronavirus testing shambles.  The government is desperately trying to ramp up the number of checks carried out, with experts warning that is the only way to end the lockdown threatening to … Read more

Coronavirus: UK-made tests sold ABROAD despite ‘shortage’

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

Coronavirus: UK-made tests sold ABROAD despite ‘shortage’

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

Cluckdown! Warning over surge in CHICKEN thefts after coronavirus panic buyers trigger egg shortage 

Britains are being warned to guard their chickens after reports of fowl being stolen amid the Coronavirus outbreak. Smallholding groups and hen charities say those who own birds should make sure they keep an eye on them after parts of Britain were hit by egg shortages. There have already been reports of birds being taken … Read more