The chief of the NHS’s coronavirus test and trace scheme came under fire from MPs today for refusing to give any data about how the system is working. Dido Harding, the chair of NHS Improvement, was slammed by former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt when she couldn’t say how many Covid-19 tests are being completed within … Read more
Smokers are less likely to test positive for the coronavirus, according to research that offers yet more evidence that the habit may be protective. Since the crisis spiralled out of control, researchers have seen unusually low rates of smokers with Covid-19 in hospitals – suggesting they rarely get severely ill. Now, for what is believed … Read more
How well do YOU know classic books? Tricky quiz tests your knowledge of literature – and you’ll need to know plots and charcters to score full marks Tricky 20-question quiz will put your knowledge of classic literature to the test Includes questions on Shakespeare, the Great Gatsby and To Kill A Mockingbird The creator claims … Read more
The NHS’ flagship test and trace system tracked down less than half of positive patients’ ‘contacts’ in the first three days of its launch, figures suggested last night. A leaked report claimed that virus sufferers had provided details of 4,634 people they might have infected, of whom just 1,749 were texted or emailed. The Department … Read more
The NHS’ flagship test and trace system tracked down less than half of positive patients’ ‘contacts’ in the first three days of its launch, figures suggested last night. A leaked report claimed that virus sufferers had provided details of 4,634 people they might have infected, of whom just 1,749 were texted or emailed. The Department … Read more
A California biotech company claims it has made a nearly 100 percent accurate coronavirus antibody test that screens for the immune cells using just a drop of dried blood from a finger prick. Enable Biosciences used the test on 31 people who had recovered after testing positive for coronavirus and compared their results to those … Read more
Siân Williams-Jones initially thought her business was covered as her policy included a ‘notifiable disease’ clause Multiple insurers have began to pay out to businesses on policies they previously claimed didn’t cover coronavirus-forced closures, as the financial watchdog revealed those it will test them in court. There has been a series of disputes in recent months … Read more
Seven members of staff at the same primary school have tested positive for coronavirus, as thousands of pupils returned to the classroom across the country today. Arboretum Primary School, in Derby, has been closed following the positive tests, with the staff members, who have mild symptoms, now recovering at home. The school is believed to … Read more
Seven members of staff at the same primary school have tested positive for coronavirus, as thousands of pupils returned to the classroom across the country today. Arboretum Primary School, in Derby, has been closed following the positive tests, with the staff members, who have mild symptoms, now recovering at home. The school is believed to … Read more
Ikea stores across Britain are seeing giant queues form outside today with customers forming three-hour queues as lockdown restrictions are eased. The car park at Ikea in Wembley, north London, which was until recently a coronavirus test centre, was full of customer cars this morning as the store opened for business for the first time … Read more