QUADRUPLED

NHS coronavirus staff absences have almost quadrupled since September

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The number of NHS staff off sick or self-isolating due to coronavirus has almost quadrupled since September, leaked figures reveal. As many as 46,400 doctors and nurses are currently off work because of the virus, reports The Independent, which is almost four times as high as the 12,382 reported on September 2. Overall, almost one in … Read more

Join the FRAUD FIGHTBACK: Losses to scams have quadrupled in lockdown

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Fraud victims are now losing at least £11.5 million a day as scammers seek to cash in on coronavirus, Money Mail can reveal today. Alarmingly, the true figure is thought to be nearer £80 million a day because only a fraction of all fraud is officially reported. Experts warned early on that crooks were attempting … Read more

Number of gambling addicts who feel suicidal has quadrupled during coronavirus lockdown

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Number of gambling addicts who feel suicidal has quadrupled during coronavirus lockdown, charity reveals Charity has seen five-fold increase in referrals for treatment to severe gambling addiction MPs fear isolation and boredom of lockdown would fuel gambling addiction Number of addicts telling charity helpline they feel suicidal has quadrupled  Gordon Moody Association said it now … Read more

Black bears have QUADRUPLED at Yosemite since the coronavirus shutdown, allowing them to roam freely

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The number of black bears has QUADRUPLED at Yosemite since the park closed due to coronavirus as the beasts migrate there while visitors stay away Yosemite National Park closed to the public on March 20 due to the coronavirus  Bears, coyotes and bobcats that usually hide are walking around in the open Rangers said the … Read more