NHS doctor, 52, is on life support amid fears many more medics will catch coronavirus 

A senior NHS doctor is fighting for life after being infected with coronavirus, which may have happened during a routine appointment with a patient. The 52-year-old ear, nose and throat consultant from the Midlands had been ‘fit and well’ but was last night on a life-support machine.  News of the medic’s plight came as NHS … Read more

Kyly Clarke voices her support for ‘shattered’ ex Michael after his aunt’s funeral

‘You did an amazing job’: Kyly Clarke voices her support for ‘shattered’ ex Michael and says they’ll always be a ‘family’ as he delivers a eulogy at his aunt’s funeral… after their shock split By Daily Mail Australia Reporter Published: 22:12 GMT, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 23:14 GMT, 20 March 2020 Kyly Clarke has … Read more

More than one MILLION British ‘good Samaritans’ join Facebook support groups

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

Alex Salmond’s wife, 82, turns up to support him at sex assault trial

Alex Salmond’s wife, 82, turns up to support him at sex assault trial where jurors hear how ex-SNP leader ‘abused his power to satisfy his sexual desires with impunity’ Alex Salmond’s wife Moira Salmond has turned up to support him at High Court  It is thought to be the 82-year-old’s first appearance at the landmark … Read more

Snapchat releases Here for You mental health support tool early to get through coronavirus crisis

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

UK airports ‘may grind to a halt’ without government support due to coronavirus, airport bosses say

The chief executives and chairs of Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester airports and the Airport Operators Association (AOA) have warned that the coronavirus crisis may result in airports grinding to a halt within weeks without government support. In a letter to the Prime Minister, the directors say that ‘traffic has fallen dramatically and is going down … Read more

Government has powers to shut down mass gatherings and will not support them with emergency workers

Government has powers to shut down mass gatherings and will not support them with emergency workers as part of new measures to combat coronavirus In a press conference today the PM  said people should avoid mass gatherings He said that people should avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and non-essential travel Mr Johnson said the government does … Read more

Thoughtful Britons join social media support groups to help vulnerable neighbours

Thousands of thoughtful Brits have taken to social media to offer help to vulnerable neighbours during the coronavirus outbreak – as authorities warn anyone feeling unwell should avoid older people. Offers of help poured in on social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and Reddit amid fears for the frail and elderly, who are at greatest risk of … Read more