Seven more people die in Wales as UK coronavirus death toll hits 240 and three medics, 30, are ill

Seven more people in Wales have died after contracting the coronavirus as the UK death toll hits 240 with 5,018 positive tests for Covid-19.   The surge in cases of the Wuhan virus comes as Boris Johnson pleads with young people to take the potentially life-threatening infections more seriously. Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Frank Atherton confirmed … Read more

Seven more people die in Wales as UK coronavirus death toll hits 240 and three medics, 30, are ill

Seven more people in Wales have died today after contracting the coronavirus as the UK death toll hits 240 with 5,018 positive tests for Covid-19.   The surge in cases of the Wuhan virus comes as Boris Johnson pleads with young people to take the potentially life-threatening infections more seriously. Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Frank Atherton … Read more

The best places to revel in splendid isolation during coronavirus crisis, from Lancashire to Wales

Now that self-isolation and social distancing have (so quickly) become buzzwords, a ‘getaway’ in the UK has taken on new meaning. Yes, as ever, you get away from home — but now we are being advised to get away from other people, too. Luckily, the UK has plenty of remote spots to do just that. … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Wales and Scotland to shut schools this week

Schools in Wales and Scotland will close by the end of this week while a decision on whether to do the same in England will be taken ‘imminently’ amid the worsening coronavirus outbreak.  The Welsh government announced today that all schools will close for an early Easter break by Friday at the latest.  Meanwhile, Nicola … Read more

Coronavirus: Wales and Scotland to shut schools by the end of this week

Schools in Wales and Scotland will close by the end of this week while a decision on whether to do the same in England will be taken ‘imminently’ amid the worsening coronavirus outbreak.  The Welsh government announced today that all schools will close for an early Easter break by Friday at the latest.  Meanwhile, Nicola … Read more

Wales kickboxer, 51, jailed for eight years for killing bridegroom-to-be, 30, with roundhouse kick

Superfit black belt kickboxer, 51, high on cocaine is jailed for eight years for killing bridegroom-to-be, 30, with 360-degree roundhouse kick as he showed off at house party Kevin Fitzgerald, 51, from Carmarthenshire, kicked Shane O’Rourke, 30, in head Mr O’Rourke – who was due to be married – ‘spun 180 degrees’ due to the force … Read more

Wales diagnoses 12 more coronavirus cases taking UK total to 1,555

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

Wales confirms 30 more coronavirus cases taking the UK’s total number of infected patients to 1,421

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