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The link between age and high death rates from coronavirus has been confirmed for the first time by researchers – and it could help predict the scale of future outbreaks. The University of Oxford study highlights the importance of age and demographics in explaining why some countries have higher rates of fatality than others. They … Read more
Russian president Vladimir Putin has been forced to postpone the country’s Victory Day parade in Red Square because of coronavirus. On Friday, officials reported a record rise of 4,069 new COVID-19 cases in Russia over the last 24 hours, bringing its nationwide tally to 32,007, with 273 deaths. Since 1945, Victory Day on May 9 … Read more
Love Island’s Lucie Donlan sets pulses racing in a pink bikini as she shares sultry snaps from lockdown By Connie Rusk and Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 10:37 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 11:42 BST, 17 April 2020 She’s been keeping her fans entertained during lockdown by sharing bikini-clad snaps on her social media. … Read more
Prince William admitted he has been concerned for the health of his father and grandparents during the coronavirus crisis. William, 37, said in a BBC News interview broadcast this morning that he was ‘worried’ when he first learned Prince Charles, 71, had been diagnosed with COVID-19 because the virus is ‘fairly risky’ for someone of … Read more
Harry Kane addressed a sweet message to a four-year-old coronavirus survivor living with cancer. Archie Wilks, four, from Saffron Walden, Essex, contracted coronavirus during cancer treatment but thankfully overcame the disease and is now back at home with his mother Harriet, dad Simon and twin brother Henry. Simon was in hospital with Archie while he … Read more
NS&I axes planned brutal rate cuts for 21m Premium Bond holders and other easy-access savings accounts – but fixed-rates will still plummet More than 21m people hold Premium Bonds which were due to be less generous The odds on a £1 Bond winning a prize were due to lengthen to 26,000 to 1 The number … Read more
Norman Hunter, the Leeds United legend, has died after a brave fight with coronavirus. The 76-year-old, who played 726 games in 15 years at Elland Road, was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 earlier this month. A Leeds spokesperson said the club was ’devastated’ at the sad news. Leeds United have announced the death of legendary … Read more
She soared to fame in 2008 after winning the X Factor and celebrated her success three years later by splashing out on a £1.6 million property in Hertfordshire. And Alexandra Burke, 31, has shared a glimpse into her modern home on Instagram whilst staying locked-down with boyfriend, Angus MacDonald. Back in 2014, the stage star … Read more
Emilia Clarke goes low-key in a cosy padded jacket and stylish beanie as she takes pet dog Ted for a walk By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 11:04 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 11:21 BST, 17 April 2020 She adopted her puppy Ted back in January. So despite lockdown rules, Emilia Clarke has been ensuring … Read more
Employees should sit next to a colleague ‘they dislike the most’ to keep social distancing when they return to work after the coronavirus lockdown, a medical expert has suggested. Zhang Wenhong, head of the COVID-19 expert team in Shanghai, said on Wednesday that office workers should sit next to people they don’t get along with … Read more