The number of coronavirus deaths in care homes across the UK has started to fall, figures show. A review of death certificates showed there were 2,800 deaths linked to the virus in the most recent week – down 12% on the week before. It brings the virus death toll in care homes to more than… Read More »
NHS will have ‘answers’ on whether experimental coronavirus drugs work by JUNE, UK’s chief medic says NHS letter said first results from clinical trials expected in ‘five to seven weeks’ More than 9,000 virus sufferers are taking part in the Recovery trials in Britain Comes as Boris Johnson looks set to announce lockdown will stay until… Read More »
Five rashes, including Covid toe, are affecting some hospital patients diagnosed with Covid-19, a small study by Spanish doctors has found. The rashes tended to appear in younger people and lasted several days. It is not uncommon for a rash to be a symptom of a virus, such as the spots that indicate chicken pox.… Read More »
Boris Johnson has returned to Downing Street to take charge of the UK’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. The prime minister will chair the regular morning cabinet meeting on Covid-19 before holding talks with senior ministers and officials. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who has been standing in for the PM, said Mr Johnson was “raring… Read More »
Cat sitting still while a Veterinarian administers his vaccines. aabejon | iStock | Getty Images The coronavirus has infected two cats in New York state, making them the first pets to test positive for the virus in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday. One of the cats was tested… Read More »