Two million could die of coronavirus if the US did nothing – but social distancing could cut that

Social distancing of the entire US population, isolation of anyone infected with coronavirus and quarantines for their household members may be the only way to stem the pandemic – and these measures may need to be in place for 18 months, a new study suggests.  Researchers at Imperial College London say that if the whole … Read more

Australia bans hugging as people urged to implement social distancing and stop touching each other

Australians told to stop HUGGING: Chief medical officer urges people to implement social distancing and stop touching each other to stop spread of deadly coronavirus Australians urged to practice social distancing by nation’s Chief Medical Officer Hugging and shaking hands with others is discouraged, except with family Among extraordinary measures announced to combat spread of … Read more

Brits flout ‘social distancing’ warnings as they hits pubs and clubs

Brits defied the government’s warnings as they hits pubs and nightclubs amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Revellers hit nightclubs across London, Newcastle and Manchester last night, despite scientists warning that ‘social distancing’ was necessary in a bid to quell the number of Covid-19 fatalities.  Popworld in Essex told customers it would remain open on Fridays and … Read more

Ayda Field says she’s social distancing from husband Robbie Williams

Ayda Field says she’s social distancing from husband Robbie Williams after his Australia trip… as she shares clip of him in the grounds of their LA mansion By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 09:04 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 09:13 GMT, 16 March 2020 Ayda Field has revealed she is social distancing from her … Read more

Khloe Kardashian cuddles with daughter True in matching light pink pajamas amid social distancing

On Tuesday, Vice President Mike Pence announced that any American can be tested for coronavirus as long as a doctor approves it. The move appears to expand upon previous criteria needed for testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But how do you determine if you have symptoms of COVID-19 and when you … Read more

DR ELLIE CANNON: Why aren’t we shutting schools and what do they mean by social distancing?

Over the past few days, I’ve heard time and again that ‘we are not doing enough’ to protect the nation from the threat of Covid-19. I want to say, hand on heart, that this isn’t true. Quite the opposite, in fact. As a GP who cares passionately about the health of my patients, but also … Read more