Death rates of coronavirus may be HALF initial estimates by world health chiefs

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

Coronavirus social distancing around the world

Social distancing could qualify as an oxymoron in Italy, where walking arm-in-arm with friends, kissing neighbors in greeting and patting the heads of babies are part of the demonstrative culture. But the coronavirus outbreak has rapidly redefined the concept of respecting personal space for tactile Italians, as well as for South Koreans, Filipinos, Americans, Spaniards … Read more

Coronavirus: Pre-existing medications tried around the world

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

Angela Merkel declares coronavirus the ‘biggest challenge for Germany since World War II’

Angela Merkel today declared coronavirus the ‘biggest challenge for Germany since WWII’ in a televised address to the nation. The Chancellor urged Germans to heed the stringent confinement measures imposed this week as the number of infections in her country soared over 11,000 today, including 28 deaths. ‘The situation is serious. Take it seriously. Not … Read more

Why birds and bees are our best neighbours: Author reveals the beauty of our natural world 

NATURE TURNING THE BOAT FOR HOME By Richard Mabey (Chatto £18.99, 262pp)  As a young man working in publishing, Richard Mabey would use his lunch hour to go for a walk, observing kestrels wheeling overhead, sand martins burrowing in a sandbank and the profusion of plants such as Canadian fleabane and Indian balsam. Far from … Read more

Where to find the best wine lists in the world: From Air France to London’s Sager + Wilde bar

Award-winner The Purple Pig in Chicago Wine List of the Year 2019 – Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient, Pretoria   Best Long Wine List in the World 2019 – Geranium, Copenhagen Best Medium-Size Wine List in the World 2019 – Sager + Wilde, Hackney Road, London Best Short Wine List in the World 2019 – Blue … Read more

First wave of spectacular winning images in the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards revealed 

The first wave of winning images in the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2020 has been revealed – and as always, the standard is truly spectacular.  The amazing shots below are among the winners in the competition’s National Awards, which is aimed at supporting photographers across 63 countries and regions. One photographer from each nation … Read more

Nintendo Switch online goes DOWN as people across the world begin to work from home

ALABAMA Jefferson County restaurant are take out only, child care centers are closed and visits to nursing homes have been restricted. Public gatherings of more than 25 people banned across the state.  All public schools closed until April 6. Jefferson County Health Officer Mark Wilson said: ‘I know this has a big impact on our community. … Read more

Star Wars and Jurassic World filming is ‘SUSPENDED’ amid coronavirus pandemic

Star Wars and Jurassic World filming is ‘SUSPENDED after Pinewood Studios send staff home for at least a month’ amid coronavirus pandemic Filming has ground to a halt for Star Wars Disney+ spin-off Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jurassic World: Dominion  Staff at Pinewood Studios, where production has began, are said to have been sent home On … Read more

World Health Organisation praises Boris Johnson’s dramatic coronavirus shift

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