Coronavirus UK: Hopes curve ‘flattening’ with cases 12.5% down

Signs that the second wave of coronavirus could be making a turn began to make an appearance today as the UK recorded a 12.5 per cent decrease in the number of people testing positive.  The Department of Health figures, which initially were delayed in their release, saw a further 20,018 people test positive for the … Read more

Shoes that curve up at the toe require less muscle work, study shows

Shoes that curve up at the toe – known as toe springs – require less muscle work, but they can weaken foot muscles in the long term, biomechanics experts claim.  Toe springs, which are a common feature of athletic shoes, keep toes continually elevated above the ground to help the front part of the foot … Read more

How Belgium flattened the curve

Belgium was able to curtail a second wave of coronavirus by limiting the number of people who can socialise together and imposing a nationwide curfew, data shows, as the UK looks to follow in its footsteps. At a Downing Street press conference today, Professor Chris Whitty used Belgium as a shining example of a country that … Read more

When did the policy of ‘flattening the curve’ ruin our lives?

Panic? Who’s panicking? Talk of ‘a second wave sweeping Europe’ isn’t a line from Dad’s Army halfwits but the latest pronouncement from the confused chaps in mission control. One minute plucky Brits were packing their bags for a welcome break from the gloom and doom in Blighty, encouraged by talk of ‘air bridges’ and phrases … Read more

‘Fauci flattens the curve’: Dr. Anthony Fauci opens the 2020 MLB season by bouncing first pitch

‘Fauci finally flattens the curve’: Dr. Anthony Fauci opens the 2020 MLB season by bouncing wild ceremonial first pitch – but the noted Nationals fan practiced social distancing, wore a mask, and even bumped elbows with Washington players Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, opened the pandemic-delayed 2020 MLB season by throwing out the … Read more

Anti-vaxxer Pete Evans says Australia should flatten the curve of AUTISM

Anti-vaxxer Pete Evans says Australia should flatten the curve of AUTISM instead of coronavirus – after falsely claiming a link between vaccines and behavioural issues in children By Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:53 BST, 31 May 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 31 May 2020 Anti-vaxxer and former My Kitchen Rules judge Pete … Read more

Nikki Bella shows off every curve including her big baby bump in a black bodycon maternity dress

She and her twin sister Brie are pregnant at the same time, even due within weeks of one another.  And Nikki Bella showed off her incredible curves – including her ever-larger baby bump – on Saturday morning, as she made her way to see a friend in the West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. … Read more

Australia is steamrolling the curve: Nation records just 17 cases in one day

Australia is continuing its remarkable fight against the coronavirus, with three states recording no new infections on Friday. Just 17 new cases of COVID-19, the killer respiratory virus which was crippled dozens of other countries, were recorded in Australia in the 24 hours from midnight on Thursday. It was a slight increase from the previous … Read more

Australia could be in trouble if it relaxes coronavirus restrictions too soon after flattening curve

University of Melbourne associate professor Ben Phillips said despite a flattening of the curve, borders should remain closed until a vaccine is found – which could be up to two years away A science professor has warned Australia could be in ‘real trouble’ if the government relaxes coronavirus social distancing restrictions too soon. University of … Read more

Australian Bureau of Statistics survey results reveal why Australia has crushed coronavirus curve

Is this why Australia is crushing the coronavirus curve? Extraordinary survey shows 98 per cent of the country are practising social distancing ABS releases first survey results into the impact of coronavirus on households 1059 Australians surveyed about jobs, social distancing, self-isolation and health 98 per cent practising social distancing while 88 per cent avoid … Read more