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Susanna Reid called in from home during Tuesday’s episode of Good Morning Britain, after self-isolating due to coronavirus symptoms in her household. The ITV presenter announced Monday evening that she will be self -isolating at her London home after a member of her household developed symptoms akin to those displayed by coronavirus COVID-19 carriers and would not return … Read more
Susanna Reid reveals she is self-isolating and will NOT return to GMB due to coronavirus symptoms in her household… as PM urges Brits to avoid ‘all non-essential contact’ The Good Morning Britain presenter will not return while she adopts the precautionary measure laid out by the World Health Organisation However she was alongside co-host Piers … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
She’s a broadcasting legend and a doting mother of three. And, Esther Rantzen, 79, has revealed she is self-isolating at her home in New Forest, with her eldest daughter Emily, 42, who has ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), because ‘it’s the sensible thing to do’ amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Childline founder – who has no symptoms … Read more
Woman designs postcard aimed at helping people to look after their neighbours if they are self-isolating over coronavirus Becky Wass, from Falmouth, Cornwall, came up with idea to ‘spread kindness’ Postcard designed to help those self-isolating and unable to go out to the shops Also offers help of picking up urgent supplies or simply ‘a … Read more
Sick Britons will be able to get a doctor’s note simply by ringing 111 under radical anti-coronavirus measures unveiled by Rishi Sunak. The Chancellor said that, for the first time, statutory sick pay of £94.25 a week would be allowed for those who self-isolate, whether or not they display any symptoms. And he said the … Read more
Michelle Heaton has revealed being in self-isolation is a ‘really delicate and difficult situation’ amid the nation’s coronavirus fears. The former Liberty X singer and her family are holed up at home in Hertfordshire amid concern they may have indirectly come into contact with a neighbour infected with the COVID-19 virus. The 40-year-old TV personality … Read more
Self-isolating coronavirus patients could receive home deliveries of food and supplies under government plans to keep patients out of hospital – but supermarkets already warn they won’t be able to cope Government looking at home food deliveries for coronavirus isolation at home Supermarkets warn they might not have capacity given huge potential numbers Health Secretary … Read more