Fury at Boris Johnson as it emerges No10 only asked on SUNDAY for research labs to lend the government vital coronavirus equipment – despite pledging mass testing a week ago Experts including the WHO say mass testing is crucial to combat coronavirus Downing Street wrote to research labs on Sunday …
Read More »Health chief warns Australia is facing a coronavirus ‘pandemic’
Health chief warns Australia is facing a coronavirus ‘pandemic’ – but the government tells people NOT to wear masks Victoria’s health chief said the state is preparing for a coronavirus pandemic Dr Brett Sutton urged Australians to stay alert, said he is ‘planning for the worst’ Statement comes after Australia’s …
Read More »UPDATE 2-UK stocks slip as virus fears quell risk appetite
UK shares fell on Friday as investors took measures to reduce their exposure to perceived risky assets as the coronavirus continued to spread, while a buyout offer powered mid-cap real estate investment firm Daejan to an all-time high. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.4% and marked its second consecutive week in …
Read More »Coronavirus panic leaves London’s Chinatown almost empty
London’s Chinatown stands eerily deserted as thousands of revellers keep their distance from the tourist spot as coronavirus panic sweeps the UK. The normally-busy restaurants are empty after Britain’s ninth confirmed case of the virus, a woman who travelled from China, became the first in London. The total number of …
Read More »How coronavirus could plunge Australia into a recession and spark a 40 per cent house price plummet
A ban on Chinese tourists visiting Australia could plunge the economy into a recession for the first time in three decades. A veteran economist also fears a global coronavirus pandemic could spark a new global financial crisis, which could potentially unleash a 40 per cent plummet in Australian house prices. …
Read More »Warning to tourists after person tests positive to coronavirus in Bali
Coronavirus hits Bali: Chinese tourist tests positive after holidaying on the party island as two others are kept in isolation in hospital By Charlie Moore For Daily Mail Australia Published: 20:37, 12 February 2020 | Updated: 23:00, 12 February 2020 A Chinese tourist has reportedly tested positive to coronavirus after travelling …
Read More »British student, 27, tells of ‘living in fear’ in coronavirus-hit China
A British student evacuated from Wuhan has today documented his journey from ‘living in fear’ and suffering panic attacks in coronavirus-hit China to life in quarantine in a Milton Keynes hotel with free Netflix. Camryn Turner, 27, was in the middle of a music course in the virus-ravaged city when the outbreak, …
Read More »Coronavirus: Private school shut as pupil’s family put in isolation
A private school has been closed today after the family of some of their pupils were put in isolation over fears they may have contracted coronavirus. St Mary’s Independent School in Southampton, Hampshire, which charges up to £10,500 a year, is currently on lockdown after they showed symptoms of the …
Read More »London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after China tariff cut
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday amid signs of easing trade tensions between the US and China. The FTSE 100 was called to open 55 points higher at 7,537. CMC Markets analyst David Madden said: “In a bid to improve China-US trading relations, overnight Beijing …
Read More »UK ‘could ban ALL flights from China and block foreign citizens from entering’
The European Union may be delaying the UK’s response to the coronavirus outbreak after it stalled over a decision to ban all direct flights from China and turn away foreign nationals who have been to the disease-stricken country within the last 14 days. Scores of passengers fleeing the coronavirus-hit country have been …
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