Here’s what you need to know about Coivd tests for green list travel

You’ve booked your holiday to a green-list country and sorted travel insurance, but where to start with testing? The options appear to be endless, and the paperwork infinite. A growing number of websites, clinics, pharmacies and even hotels are offering them — but what kind should you have? When do you need to take one? … Read more

Bill Maher tests POSITIVE for Covid-19 ahead of canceling this week’s episode of Real Time

Bill Maher tests POSITIVE for Covid-19 ahead of canceling this week’s episode of Real Time… but the comedian ‘is asymptomatic and feels fine’ Bill Maher, 65, tested positive for Covid-19 during a regular nasal swab test for his HBO series Real Time With Bill Maher An HBO spokesperson announced that Friday night’s episode had been … Read more

Beaming infrared light into the ear could combat hearing loss, tests show 

Shooting infrared light into the ear may prevent one of the most common causes of hearing loss — and even restore hearing that’s been damaged. That’s the thinking behind a new U.S. trial. Previous research suggests that infrared light can prevent the death of hair cells, which are key to hearing, as well as trigger … Read more

Beaming infrared light into the ear could combat hearing loss, tests show 

Shooting infrared light into the ear may prevent one of the most common causes of hearing loss — and even restore hearing that’s been damaged. That’s the thinking behind a new U.S. trial. Previous research suggests that infrared light can prevent the death of hair cells, which are key to hearing, as well as trigger … Read more

Tui will offer £20 Covid tests for holidaymakers travelling to green list destinations this summer

Tui will offer coronavirus tests for a fraction of standard prices to ‘make travel a possibility’ once restrictions are lifted on May 17. The UK’s largest holiday company said its cheapest package – made up of a lateral flow test and PCR test – will be available for just £20. The tests will be requirements … Read more

Rishi Sunak is urged to axe VAT on post-holiday Covid tests

Rishi Sunak is urged to axe VAT on post-holiday Covid tests to reduce cost of foreign trips as lockdown ends Rishi Sunak was under pressure to axe VAT on Covid tests needed for holidays Ministers are insisting all travellers take the tests on their return to the UK Industry has repeatedly warned this risks pricing … Read more

Rishi Sunak is urged to axe VAT on post-holiday Covid tests

Rishi Sunak is urged to axe VAT on post-holiday Covid tests to reduce cost of foreign trips as lockdown ends Rishi Sunak was under pressure to axe VAT on Covid tests needed for holidays Ministers are insisting all travellers take the tests on their return to the UK Industry has repeatedly warned this risks pricing … Read more

Russia announces tests of Putin’s ‘invincible’ hypersonic ‘Satan 2’ super nuke

Russia is to carry out three tests of its new deadly hypersonic ‘Satan-2’ intercontinental ballistic missile this year, it was announced today. The 208-ton weapon, officially called RS-28 Sarmat, is the biggest beast in Vladimir Putin’s modernised nuclear arsenal, and is due to go into service in 2022. ‘Three launches of the Sarmat ICBM will … Read more

Russia announces tests of Putin’s ‘invincible’ hypersonic ‘Satan 2’ super nuke

Russia is to carry out three tests of its new deadly hypersonic ‘Satan-2’ intercontinental ballistic missile this year, it was announced today. The 208-ton weapon, officially called RS-28 Sarmat, is the biggest beast in Vladimir Putin’s modernised nuclear arsenal, and is due to go into service in 2022. ‘Three launches of the Sarmat ICBM will … Read more