Louise Minchin says injury is taking ‘longer than hoped' to heal in 'difficult' update

ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Richard Madeley has made a cheeky dig at wife Judy Finnegan while discussing pop star Anne-Marie's fall during her live performance at the BRIT Awards.The 65-year-old presenter was back on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday alongside co-host Susanna Reid.They kicked off the latest ITV breakfast show by discussing all gossip from the BRITs ceremony the night before.Richard brought up the moment that pop star Anne-Marie, 30, took a dramatic tumble while performing her song Kiss My (Uh Oh) in front of fans at the O2 Arena and millions of viewers at home.Fans were quick to throw their support behind the singer for continuing with her big performance despite hurting her left ankle.During the conversation, Richard couldn't help but bring up his wife Judy's memorable wardrobe malfunction from the 2001 National Television Awards.Judy revealed a lot more than she intended to when she took to the stage to accept an award alongside husband Richard 21 years ago.Poor Judy's top opened as she went onstage, leaving her white bra on display to the audience at the Royal Albert Hall, and more than 12 million viewers at home.Fans of the annual awards show were left gobsmacked when her black outfit fell open to reveal her busty lingerie as she stepped up on-stage.Even worse, she and Richard seemingly had no idea what was going on.Colleague John Leslie realised they were none the wiser, and he ran on stage to help preserve Judy's modesty and cover her up.Speaking about Anne-Marie's fall, Richard joked: "At least she didn't show her bra."Susanna added: "For all the younger viewers, can you explain?"Richard went on to explain the moment Judy flashed her underwear to the nation.He continued: ""Before we went to the awards, Judy said 'I haven't

Prince Harry reportedly went “ballistic” after Prince William uttered five words which caused things to change forever. The Duke of Sussex got engaged to Meghan Markle in November 2017, before the pair married six months later in May 2018.

Love Island in 2017 and later became a regular cast member on ITV's The Only Way Is Essex. Olivia took to TikTok, where she delighted fans with a transformation video as she took part in a current trend where users share a throwback photo from their past.At the start of the TikTok, the TOWIE star appears on screen as we all know her to look from when she first appeared on Love Island.In the video, a current photo of Olivia then disappears and reveals a pastime photo of her when she was in her youth where she looks completely different.The photo revealed Olivia before any plastic cosmetic enhancements, where she opted for a more fresh-faced and filler-free appearance as she posed for a photo with heavy mascara.In the current TikTok trend, Olivia can be seen lip-synching to an infamous America's Next Top Model scene where show host Tyra Banks is heard saying: "It is so bad, I want to give you a zero. But that's not possible.

Winter Olympics descended into absolute chaos.Players remained in their dressing room while they waited for the Russian Olympic Committee's (ROC) Covid-19 test results to come through following a delay.The ROC skated onto the Wukesong Sports Centre ice for the introductions but were left standing on the blueline as the Canadians failed to join them.When Canada eventually came out for the game, players on both sides took the ice wearing masks due to "safety and security concerns" as things got off to a chaotic and confusing start.ROC players, however, removed their masks for the third period while the Canadians continued to wear theirs.Canada went on to register a routine 6-1 win but despite the result being a forgone conclusion, the contest was far from uneventful."Russia's results from this morning weren't back in yet," said Canada forward Natalie Spooner."I know in the past few days they've had a few positives and we just wanted to make sure their results came back and we were safe to play."Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman has given fans a glimpse inside her home.

MOMOLAND member Daisy has revealed that she hasn’t spoken to her ex-groupmates since 2019.Earlier today (February 9), the K-pop idol took to her newly launched Instagram account to answer questions about her whereabouts following her departure from MOMOLAND in 2020. During the series of Instagram Stories, the singer revealed that she has not been in contact with her former groupmates since 2019.“We haven’t spoken since 2019!” the idol’s Instagram story reads.

All Of Us Are Dead has become the fifth most popular Non-English language series on Netflix.According to a report by Variety, the zombie thriller series debuted on the streaming service’s top 10 most popular TV (Non-English) shows of all time yesterday (February 8). The list ranks titles based on the number of hours a series has been viewed on its first 28 days on Netflix.Data from Netflix shows that All Of Us Are Dead logged 361million hours viewed following its premiere on January 28.

Adele extended her record as the most-decorated female at the Brit Awards by adding to her haul of awards.

Social housing tenants living in 'freezing' conditions since flammable cladding came off their blocks have called a hike in their rent a 'scandal'.

The launch of ‘Dying Light 2’ has certainly not been without issues. Pre-release, critics had numerous patches that fixed things like missing audio, and co-op wasn’t available until the game officially launched.

As we get closer to the February 25th release date for Valve’s handheld PC Steam Deck, samples of the device are being sent to media, and we’re getting some new information ahead of the final reviews that will likely be out closer to launch. It seems that for now outlets can only talk about the hardware itself, and that so far, the device is sounding pretty good.

Dan Walker has revealed a sweet ritual that he shared with Louise Minchin on BBC Breakfast which they called the "Breakfast cuddle".Strictly Come Dancing star Dan presents the BBC morning show and he used to co-anchor the programme with Louise Minchin before she departed the show in September after a whopping 20 years.Dan and Louise shared a special bond on and off the camera, and they employed a special tactic to help their guests get through difficult interviews.Speaking in his autobiography, Remarkable People, Dan said that him and Louise used to sit close to their guests on the sofa so that they could look after them if they got emotional whilst discussing raw or sensitive stories and issues.Explaining the 'cuddle' trick in the book,

Louise Minchin has admitted she thought her former BBC Breakfast co-star Dan Walker would be “terrible” on Strictly Come Dancing.She opened up to presenter Claudia Winkleman earlier today on her BBC show about Dan’s dancing.Louise was a guest on the BBC Radio 2 show to discuss her former co-star.Claudia asked her what she thought about his performance so far on the show when she made the admission.She said: “I do genuinely feel a bit bad for saying this but I know I’m not alone in this.“And don’t think he’ll mind me saying it because he would have thought it at the beginning.“I thought he was going to be terrible.”Although Louise did go on to admit when she saw him on the show, she realised she was wrong.The former BBC star continued: “But

Louise Minchin, 53, has wowed fans with a stunning red dress on her social media, and shared her excitement about watching Dan Walker dance.It's a very glam look for the former BBC Breakfast presenter, who seems to be loving life away from the iconic red sofa.She captioned the pics: "Anyone else got that Friday Feeling?""I am so looking forward to seeing Dan Walker and the wonderful Nadiya Bychkova dancing the foxtrot," she added.Despite leaving the show Louise is very much still in touch with her old colleague: "I had a catch up with them on the phone today and they LOVE it!""I will be talking about them and all things Strictly tomorrow with Claudia Winkleman on BBC Radio 2.

BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin has sparked a frenzy in a plunging red dress, as she revealed that she's looking forward to watching Dan Walker take to the Strictly dance floor for Movie Week with his professional dance pro Nadiya Bychkova.

Louise Minchin has taken on a few challenges since leaving BBC Breakfast. Unsurprisingly, it's fitness and sport that triathlete Louise has been focusing on, and her latest venture was into the world of rugby.She appeared in a video alongside rugby player and nurse Zee Alema Zainab, who also featured on an episode of Louise's podcast, Her Spirit, ahead of playing a game of the sport with her.SEE: Louise Minchin overcomes personal challenge after leaving BBC Breakfast – see photoWATCH: Louise Minchin plays rugby with fanSpeaking in the video, Zee said: "Hi everyone, I've got a new teammate, guess who she is."Louise replied: "There is a problem, there is a problem.

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!Due to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic there has already been much hype about the show - with ITV confirming the jungle programme will return the Gwrych Castle, in Wales.The rumour mill has also been sent into overdrive when it comes to the I'm A Celeb...

Louise Minchin has revealed the injury to her foot is taking longer to heal than she originally thought.The former BBC Breakfast host, 53, underwent foot surgery in December last year after injuring the appendage during a triathlon back in 2019.Posting to her Instagram stories on Thursday, Louise documented her surprise at the struggle she's faced getting back into long distance running in wake of the procedure.To her 87,800 followers, she said: "I can't believe it's nearly a year since I did my last marathon and since then I've had a foot operation."And to be honest with you, it's taken me way longer than I'd hoped to get back to running any kind of distance."The broadcaster appeared in a blue t-shirt and black ankle-length leggings in the

Louise Minchin, 53, has said that taking time off work for an operation was her wake up call to end her time as host of BBC Breakfast.

Louise Minchin has taken on a big fitness challenge, shortly after stepping down from her role as a host alongside Dan Walker on BBC Breakfast.The journalist took to Twitter to share the news with her fans, as she wrote: "I can't believe I swam 13km today, massively helped by an incoming tide and @herspirituk friends and @swimcathswim who somehow persuaded me it was a good idea.