Iran’s coronavirus death toll rises to 15 amid surge of new infections

Iran’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 15 today with Iranians running short of masks and testing kits, the regime refusing to seal off the holy city at the centre of the crisis and pilgrims spreading the virus around the Middle East.   Even according to official figures, Iran has the worst virus outbreak in the … Read more

Coronavirus death toll climbs to more than 2,000 with more than 75,000 cases recorded across world

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Almost 1,900 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 73,000 have been infected. But experts predict the true number of people with the disease could be as high as … Read more

Kabul blast: Toll rises to 16, Taliban claims responsibilty

By: Reuters | Kabul | Updated: September 3, 2019 9:41:37 am The blast hit close to Green Village, a large compound used by staff of international organisations, sending a column of smoke and flame into the sky. (Representational Image) The Taliban claimed responsibility for a car bomb explosion that rocked the Afghan capital Kabul on … Read more

All but essential travel to China now off-limits as coronavirus death toll passes 100

Check your insurance: All but essential travel to China now off-limits as coronavirus death toll passes 100 By Amelia Murray For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 28 January 2020 | Updated: 10:27 BST, 29 January 2020 Anyone who was planning to travel to China is being urged to check with their travel providers and … Read more

Vaping death toll hits 60 in the US as the outbreak swells to 2,668 illnesses

Sixty people have died in the outbreak of vaping-linked lung illnesses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday.  Deaths have been reported in 27 states, but no new states have been added to the list of locations with fatalities.  Officials note that they are still investigating additional deaths, so the toll will … Read more

SERENA LIPSCOMB got her cancer all-clear aged eight… but the physical and mental toll never ends

Many cancer units treating children have a brass bell attached to the wall. Ringing it signals the time when the children have finished their treatment and can finally start to get on with their lives. These chimes mark a huge milestone for them and their families, and provide inspiration for fellow patients. When I was … Read more