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You’re broken down and tired, working long and stressful shifts, And you can see the end light, but I see it in the distance, we’re going to work through this. And save people, we’re gonna work through this, And save people… And we’ll rise up, rise like the day, we’ll rise up and stand unafraid, we’ll … Read more
Sweden has seen its lowest increase in the coronavirus death toll for almost a fortnight, with only 17 fatalities being reported. The number of new cases also fell again to 466, following a two-day peak in the middle of week of 700+ deaths per day. The low figures come despite Sweden not enforcing a lockdown, and … Read more
The US has become the first country in the world to record more than 2,000 deaths from the coronavirus in a single day, and the number of infections across America has now topped 500,000. Stark figures show that 2,028 Americans died from coronavirus in a single day on Friday, taking the death toll to almost … Read more
Remote Amazon tribe records its first coronavirus case: Boy, 15, becomes infected amid fears Covid-9 could ‘wipe out’ native communities The boy belongs to the Yanomami community on the Brazil-Venezuela border He is in intensive care in Roraima state after suffering with sore throat and fever Seven tribesmen have now contracted the deadly virus in … Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury records his Easter sermon from his KITCHEN as churches are ordered to stay closed through the religious festival weekend Most Rev Justin Welby recorded the Easter service on his iPad at his London flat Usually presides over congregation of 1,500 people at Canterbury Cathedral It comes as worshippers remain stuck at home … Read more
Coronavirus deaths in France slow for a second day running as the nation records 357 fatalities Patients admitted to intensive care was also lowest daily increase in several days France has so far recorded 70,478 confirmed cases and a total death toll of 8,078 The nation has been in lockdown since March 17 in a bid … Read more
Italy unveils plans for ENDING lockdown: Health minister announces ‘phase two’ will involve more testing and continued social distancing – as nation records its lowest daily death toll for two weeks Italy recorded lowest daily toll since March 9 when 427 were reported dead Meanwhile there were 3,977 people in intensive care, a fall of 17 … Read more
French orchestra records stirring 51-instrument rendition of Ravel’s Bolero and play it to millions across the world from their own homes during the coronavirus lockdown National Orchestra of France recorded Bolero for millions trapped in isolation Over 50 musicians filmed their parts on mobile phones from their homes Video provides a ‘feeling of union’ during … Read more
Scotland records 16 more coronavirus victims as UK’s death toll increases to 1,805 By Stephen Matthews Health Editor For Mailonline and Sam Blanchard Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 13:55 BST, 1 April 2020 | Updated: 13:55 BST, 1 April 2020 The number of people in Scotland who have died after testing positive for COVID-19 … Read more
NASCAR turns to video games after canceling all live events due to coronavirus – and sets a new record for the highest rated esports broadcast ever with its first virtual race NASCAR drew the largest ever esports audience with its first virtual race 903,000 people watched the company’s first virtual event on Fox Sports 1 … Read more