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NHS doctors will die unless they are given adequate personal protection to fight the coronavirus crisis, the British Medical Association today warned. The doctors union slammed the Government for expecting frontline workers to push on through the pandemic despite not having enough masks, aprons or goggles. Without personal protection, called PPE, the infection will spread … 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
NHS medics working across the UK fighting the coronavirus pandemic could be forced to ‘quit the profession’ they love if the government fails to provide adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for those heading into a ‘warzone’ as the ‘tsunami’ of the illness hits. Many health professionals are being forced to wear the ‘same scrubs for … Read more
The number of coronavirus-related deaths and cases in Italy is now showing signs of a potential decrease as the World Health Organization warns the US could soon become the global epicenter of the pandemic following a ‘very large acceleration’ in infections. Italy’s dramatic rise in coronavirus cases has been feeding the fear of what possibly … Read more
As Covid-19 claims more victims by the day, every one of us is on red alert looking out for the symptoms that could mean we, too, are infected. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the major warning signs are fever, fatigue and a dry cough. But it says other indicators include headache, shortness of breath, … Read more
Phishing involves cyber-criminals attempting to steal personal information such as online passwords, bank details or money from an unsuspecting victim. Very often, the criminal will use an email, phone call or even a fake website pretending to be from a reputable company. The criminals can use personal details to complete profiles on a victim which … Read more