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British scientists develop new saliva test for Covid-19 that is ‘simpler and easier than nasal swabs’ and could make testing at home a reality Developers of the so-called ‘Insight’ test are from the Wellcome Sanger Institute Two-step process uses spit from a patient which is then tested for coronavirus System would first give an initial … Read more
Bruce Springsteen refused a breath test and ‘strongly smelt of alcohol’ when he was arrested in November for DWI, a New Jersey police report says – despite the singer’s blood alcohol level reportedly being well within the legal limit. The Boss, 71, was in the Gateway National Recreation Area on Sandy Hook back on November … Read more
The number of people who tested positive for Covid through NHS Test and Trace in England fell by a quarter last week, official figures revealed today. Around 149,000 people referred to the scheme were diagnosed with the disease in the week up to February 3 —down 24 per cent on the previous week. It is … Read more
Flowers are a great gift for Valentine’s Day but do you need to break the bank to impress the one you love? British supermarkets such as Aldi are offering bouquets of red roses for as little as £3.99, while some online retailers suggest customers should splash the cash, with Flowerbx roses costing £80 for 20 … Read more
Dr. Ranj Singh underwent an HIV test live on This Morning on Tuesday following the upsurge in testing following Channel 4’s It’s A Sin. The TV doctor, 41, used a home-testing kit to perform the test on air as he showed how it is simply a case of pricking your finger and collecting blood in a vial. … Read more
Trident submarine-launched ballistic missile is tested off the Florida coast with a range of more than 4,000 nautical miles but Floridians think it’s a ‘UFO’ A Trident submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test occurred over the Atlantic on Tuesday evening The launch grabbed the attention of Floridians who saw the Trident missile’s comet-like trail light up … Read more
Government regulators are closely monitoring the BBC website’s coverage of the England cricket tour of India, amid concern that the broadcaster is providing commentary on a series for which they have not paid. The BBC are adamant that their Cricket Social audio feed is not a live commentary, but rather discussion and analysis by the … Read more
Olivia Culpo appeared to be enjoying some downtime ahead of the Super Bowl. The influencer was spotted lounging on a hotel balcony ahead of her appearance at The Shaq Bowl kickoff show. After spending time in the sun with her manager, the 28-year-old model was escorted into a black SUV to go participate in the … Read more
Rufus Hound has been pictured breaking Covid rules by going for a stroll through a park while he was awaiting the results of a test – which came back positive. The axed Dancing On Ice star, 41, visited Hampton Court Park, in west London, with his children on Tuesday just hours after having a swab for … Read more
A million people in the North West of England have been told to take a Covid test if they have a runny nose, as part of a clampdown on a mutated virus detected in the region. Normally, Brits are told only to get tested if they develop the three most common Covid symptoms – a … Read more