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Chickens and brown hares were introduced to Britain in the 5th century AD and were worshipped as gods rather than eaten, archaeologists claim. Instead of being seen as food, the creatures were associated with deities, and buried with care and intact, found experts from the University of Exeter. Archaeological evidence shows no signs of butchery … Read more
‘I witnessed lots of things I don’t ever want to see again’: Coronavirus survivor tells of harrowing intensive care ordeal at St Thomas’ Hospital where Boris Johnson is being treated Davey Hunt ‘said goodbye’ to his family in ICU of St Thomas’ Hospital, London ‘I witnessed lots of things that I don’t ever want to … Read more
Up to 4,000 patients with serious complications from the novel coronavirus in New York are being given the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine. President Donald Trump has hailed the drug, which also is used to treat arthritis and lupus, as a ‘game-changer’ for treating COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. Health officials told the New York … Read more
Marrianne Faithfull is in hospital being treated for coronavirus. The singer, 74, is said to be ‘stable’ as she battles the deadly virus at a London hospital, her management confirmed on Saturday. Mick Jagger’s former lover is ‘responding well to treatment’ after testing positive and her team have wished her a ‘speedy recovery’ from the … Read more
Two boys who had to cancel their birthday parties because of coronavirus social distancing rules are treated to a parade of more than 100 cars and trucks to celebrate their special day The Perth community has thrown a party for two children in self isolation A street parade of more than 100 cars was arranged … Read more
A photo of a Woolworths employee in tears has captured the grim reality for many retail workers who are being abused by customers angry about shortages caused by coronavirus-induced panic-buying and hoarding. The photograph shared on Facebook showed an exhausted worker in tears at the self-serve checkouts after she was treated horribly by rude customers, … Read more
The malaria drug that President Donald Trump has hailed as a ‘game-changer’ for treating coronavirus may be no better for treating the virus than standard care like being placed on a ventilator, a Chinese study found. Clinical trials of the drug, hydroxychloroquine, began in New York on Tuesday, and US doctors can now prescribe it … Read more
Lucy Mecklenburgh is treated to a roast lunch and ten hours sleep from fiancé Ryan Thomas for first Mother’s Day… but is forced to hit back at critics slamming family for going on a walk By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 08:04 GMT, 23 March 2020 | Updated: 08:04 GMT, 23 March 2020 She welcomed … 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
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more