21-year-old woman dies of coronavirus in UK

Chole Middleton (21) from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is believed to have died from COVID-19 on 21 March, the youngest person with no pre-existing health conditions after contracting coronavirus in the UK. So far, the health message has been clear over 70s are more risk from coronavirus, but the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned y0oung…

Coronavirus: Prince Charles has tested positive

Clarence House confirmed that the heir to the British throne, 71-year-old Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus. In a statement released this morning “Prince Charles have displayed mild symptoms, but otherwise remains in good health” and has been self-isolating in Scotland with the Duchess of Cornwall – who has tested negative for the coronavirus.…

Facebook in talks to buy stake in Jio

Facebook has been in talks to buy a stake in Mukesh Ambani’s digital operation Reliance Jio to try to expand its presence in the Indian digital market with a preliminary deal for a 10 per cent share. Google also has been engaging in talks with Reliance Jio, after Microsoft last year announced plans to work…

India lockdown for 21 days

Country Total Total New Total Other Cases Deaths Deaths Recovered China 81,218 3,281 4 73,650 Italy 69,176 6,820 8,326 USA 54,935 784 4 379 Spain 42,058 2,991 3,794 Germany 33,593 164 5 3,299 Iran 24,811 1,934 8,913 France 22,304 1,100 3,281 Switzerland 9,991 133 11 131 S. Korea 9,137 126 6 3,730 UK 8,077 422…

Astreix creator Udertzo dies at 92

Alberto Udertzo, aged 92  who drew and took over the writing following the death of his friend and original author Rene Goscinny in 1977 of the Asterix comic books has died in his sleep at his home in Neuilly, after a heart attack that was not linked to the coronavirus according to his son-in-law Bernard…

Alex Salmond acquitted

Alex Salmond was acquitted of all 13 sexual offences charges brought against him in a two-week trial, walked out of the High Court in Edinburgh a free man yesterday. The former first minister and former leader of the Scottish National Party, who had testified some of the charges were “political fabrications”, said the trial had…

UK Lockdown

The new measures initially for three weeks, bring Britain more closely into line with other European countries as Mr.Johnson announced draconian restrictions to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Most shops will close with immediate effect, with only “ essential” stores such as food outlets, pharmacies, petrol stations, post offices, hardware shops and newsagents…

“You must stay at home” UK public told

Tough new measures to tackle coronavirus. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, shops ordered to close and social events stopped as part of rules to keep Britons at home and stop the spread of the coronavirus. “Good evening. The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for a decade  and this…

Coronavirus Pandemic financial rescue package

The government is about to launch its scheme to help small businesses access crucial loans this week after widespread criticism that it had not acted fast enough to aid companies who are struggling to survive being hit hard by the impact of coronavirus. Small companies are rapidly running out of cash as society shuts down…