Did Austria hide the virus outbreak? Locals accused of covering up cases, writes GUY ADAMS 

They call it ‘Ibiza on ice’ – an Alpine resort famed for its perfectly-groomed pistes where visitors ski all day, and raucous bars where they party all night.  By summer, Ischgl is a small town of around 1,600 residents in the Tyrol region of Austria.  But when the snow comes, it transforms into what the … Read more

Did Austria hide the virus outbreak? Locals accused of covering up cases, writes GUY ADAMS 

They call it ‘Ibiza on ice’ – an Alpine resort famed for its perfectly-groomed pistes where visitors ski all day, and raucous bars where they party all night.  By summer, Ischgl is a small town of around 1,600 residents in the Tyrol region of Austria.  But when the snow comes, it transforms into what the … Read more

ROBERT HARDMAN: This virus won’t trouble Prince Charles

His was perhaps the most stylish royal solution to the handshake ban which prefaced this crisis: a traditional Hindu ‘namaste’, or pressing of the palms with a nod of the head. As we now learn, a ‘namaste’ was not quite enough. The Prince of Wales thus becomes the world’s most high-profile Covid-19 patient to date. … Read more

MARKET REPORT: British pharma shares climb as firms lead the virus war

Britain’s science and pharmaceuticals expertise was out in full force as a clutch of junior market-listed firms made strides in fighting coronavirus.  Novacyt and Yourgene surged after inking a manufacturing deal that will help Novacyt step up production of tests for the disease.  Yourgene’s state-of-the-art facility in Manchester will initially make critical components – but … Read more

American woman, 20, who contracted Covid-19 in Italy says the virus made her go DEAF

An American woman who contracted Covid-19 in Italy says the virus made her go deaf in addition to losing her sense of taste and smell.  Julia Buscaglia, 20, told in terrifying detail how she experienced differing, additional symptoms to a fever and a dry cough. In fact, Buscaglia, a student at the University of Buffalo in … Read more

American woman, 20, who contracted Covid-19 in Italy says the virus made her go DEAF

An American woman who contracted Covid-19 in Italy says the virus made her go deaf in addition to losing her sense of taste and smell.  Julia Buscaglia, 20, told in terrifying detail how she experienced differing, additional symptoms to a fever and a dry cough. In fact, Buscaglia, a student at the University of Buffalo in … Read more

No10 denies claims Dominic Cummings said pensioners should be sacrificed to virus to protect economy

Downing Street fury over ‘let OAPs die’ accusation: No 10 angrily denies claims that Dominic Cummings said pensioners should be sacrificed to coronavirus to protect the economy By Larisa Brown Political Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 02:06 GMT, 23 March 2020 Downing Street last night angrily denied claims … Read more

No10 denies claims Dominic Cummings said pensioners should be sacrificed to virus to protect economy

Downing Street fury over ‘let OAPs die’ accusation: No 10 angrily denies claims that Dominic Cummings said pensioners should be sacrificed to coronavirus to protect the economy By Larisa Brown Political Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 00:25 GMT, 23 March 2020 Downing Street last night angrily denied claims … Read more

Drugs giant AstraZeneca in talks with governments to find cure for virus

Drugs giant AstraZeneca in talks with governments to find cure for virus Research agreements could be announced in the coming days A deal would see the company team up with experts on monoclonal antibodies  By Jamie Nimmo For The Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 23:05 GMT, 21 March 2020 | Updated: 23:05 GMT, 21 March … Read more

Retailer Cath Kidston in race to find a buyer as virus lockdown wreaks havoc on the high street

Retailer Cath Kidston in race to find a buyer as virus lockdown wreaks havoc on the high street By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 23:07 GMT, 21 March 2020 | Updated: 23:07 GMT, 21 March 2020 Fashion and home retailer Cath Kidston is looking for a buyer to save the business as … Read more