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Irene and Francis Lau, along with their three-year-old son Freddie, have gone to Beijing, China to visit family for Chinese New Year. They haven't been outside for the last three days as most places are closed. Now, they are awaiting their flight back to the UK but have been told that British Airways flights ‘could be cancelled up two hours before they fly’. Irene is twenty-one weeks’ pregnant and worries she could get sick. On arrival back in London, they have made plans to self-quarantine and work from home.
Scientists are tracking the virus after China reported 35 cases.
A side to Van-Tam we certainly never expected to see.
A new study shows 88% of people retain antibodies for longer than previously thought.
Experts say that wearing a face mask can protect your health and slow the spread of coronavirus. But it only works when it’s worn correctly. Here are some dos and don’ts for the right wear and care.
President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail following treatment for coronavirus. In the rally in Florida, Trump tried to overcome Joe Biden's poll lead by downplaying the effects of the virus and mocking Biden's cautiousness.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus. The president confirmed his diagnosis on Twitter early Friday morning. The news came after it was announced that his senior aide Hope Hicks had tested positive.
Supermarkets have been hit with empty shelves, as fears growing over coronavirus cause shoppers to panic-buy. Essentials like toilet roll and hand wash are in short supply, despite the government saying there is no need to stockpile - so why are people doing it? We spoke to consumer psychologist Dimitrios Tsivrikos to find out why we’re feeling the urge to stockpile.
Italy has imposed a quarantine on the entire country in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus, telling its some 60 million residents to stay at home as travel restrictions are put in place and public gatherings are banned. We spoke to residents to find out what life is like under lockdown.
Italy on lockdown, festivals cancelled and Britain moves into ‘delay’ phase. Here are five things you need to know about the Covid-19 virus today as cases rise to almost 110,000 worldwide.