Prof Van-Tam on whether he would have the coronavirus vaccine and if Prime Minister should be first in line

While face masks were once rare sightings, they’re now compulsory in several settings across the UK.

Dolly Parton played a key role in funding the research that aided the development of a major vaccine for Covid-19, it’s been revealed.A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that the country icon has dished out $1 million of her own money to aid research by the Vanderbilt University Medical Center since the start of the pandemic.The Vanderbilt research has subsequently played a key role in the development of a vaccine from U.S.

The letter, written last week, follows a chaotic couple of months at the university.Fallowfield became a coronavirus hotspot after students returned in September.At one point, it was recording more positive cases than anywhere else in the country.But students, parents and staff have repeatedly complained of a lack of support saying very little was being done to assist those who were ill or having to self-isolate.Last week metal fencing was put up around the Fallowfield halls of residence.The university said the 'security measures' were necessary as part of the national four-week lockdown.Within hours, the university had apologised and promised the fencing would be removed.

coronavirus in any English region in the first week of November, new statistics have revealed.

Leigh Griffiths was targeted in a firebomb attack. Emergency services were called to the scene on Bellshill Road, in Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, at around 11.30pm on Monday.

KIRSTIE Allsopp has DEFENDED driving to Devon with her Covid-infected partner, insisting it was so 'we wouldn't infect anyone else'. The Location, Location, Location presenter added: "There are always going to be people who believe I did the wrong thing." ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Kirstie, 49, was criticised at the start of the coronavirus pandemic when she drove her partner Ben Andersen to their second home in the popular UK holiday destination - after he had tested positive for Covid.

CAPTAIN Sir Tom Moore broke down in tears as he remembered the moment he put his dementia-suffering wife into a care home. The national hero, 100, opened up about his life in a new interview with GQ, which saw him become the publication's oldest ever cover star.

Experts have issued advice on sending Christmas cards and presents amid the coronavirus pandemic this year.

Boris Johnson has said that England will be returned to the three-tired system that it was under before the shutdown. Now fears are growing that the restrictions will be toughened up - and potentially threaten family get-togethers this Christmas.

Bobby Ball's close friend Tommy Cannon has been seen arriving at the comedian's funeral in Blackpool today.The beloved actor, 82, looked visibly upset as he turned up to pay his respects to the comedy legend at his funeral in Blackpool today (November 17).The funny-man died at the age of 76 on October 28 in the seaside town's Victoria Hospital from coronavirus complications.Bobby's funeral cortege joins Blackpool's East Beach at 1pm today, continuing along Central Beach before stopping momentarily at Lowther Gardens.The procession will then continue along West Beach and onto Clifton Drive and Inner Promenade, before moving on towards Blackpool Promenade.At approximately 1.35pm, it is set to pause at Blackpool Tower and the Comedy Carpet,

Dolly Parton fans have joked that the singer has “cured coronavirus” after donating $1m (£756,000) to scientists working on a promising-looking vaccine.On Monday (17 November) it was announced that US biotech firm Moderna had produced a coronavirus vaccine shown to be nearly 95 per cent effective in preventing symptomatic Covid-19 in early trial stages.However, a number of fans made the connection between the news and Parton, who in April donated $1m (£756,000) to the research team at Vanderbilt University who were involved in the Moderna trials.“Dolly Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt for vaccine research. Vanderbilt researchers were involved in the Moderna trials.

Dolly Parton is more than willing to do her bit amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

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New mortgage rules have been confirmed by the Financial Conduct Authority - extending mortgage holidays to as late as 31 July 2021.

coronavirus restrictions comes to an end on Tuesday December 2. Legally, the lockdown will lapse as the Prime Minister said they are "time-limited".Boris Johnson said in the House of Commons last month: "It is not that we choose to stop them, they legally expire.

Primark is a great place to nab some affordable Christmas presents – and now you don't even have to worry about buying wrapping paper. The high street giant has come up with an absolute genius idea this year – shopping bags which double up as gift wrap.Customers are certainly impressed with the environment-friendly idea and took to social media to praise Primark for their efforts."Nice idea to use your Christmas @Primark bags as wrapping paper.

Americans are cheering the Monday news that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5 percent effective. Release from Corona Federal Prison seems just around the corner.

The Sun, crew have witnessed 'shadowy figures' and heard 'horrifying noises' - meaning production crews are insisting on sticking together during the evening. And even those who don't believe in the paranormal are spooked.

Ryan Murphy, the director of Netflix’s forthcoming musical The Prom, has said Meryl Streep’s rapping in the film will make fans go “crazy”.Adapted by Murphy and based on the hit Broadway play, The Prom stars Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman and Andrew Rannells as a quartet of has-been actors who visit a small Indiana town to help a lesbian teenager who has been banned from attending her prom.Fantastic Four - TrailerSamuel L Jackson on being coolJon Voight shares video promoting pro-Trump conspiracy theories about election resultArnold Schwarzenegger criticises low turn out for Veterans Day serviceDemi Moore defends carpeted bathroomFantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald UK Premiere ReportColin Firth Kingsman interview - London

Eddie Van Halen.‘Distance’ is the first solo offering from Wolfgang and it comes after he developed his debut solo album for several months prior to his father’s passing.“I never intended ‘Distance’ to be the very first piece of music people would hear from me, but I also thought my father would be here to celebrate its release,” Wolfgang said in a statement.“This is for him. I love and miss you, Pop.”The new track sees Wolfgang play every instrument and provide vocals, as well as delivering a virtuoso guitar solo.“As my pop continued to struggle with various health issues, I was imagining what my life would be like without him and how terribly I’d miss him,” Wolfgang added.

The West Wing star Richard Schiff has revealed that he’s in hospital after contracting coronavirus.The 65 year-old tweeted that he had tested positive for COVID-19 on US election day (November 3).“On Election Day I tested positive for Covid-19,” Schiff wrote on November 10. “This has been the most bizarre week of our lives.”He added that his wife and co-star in The Good Doctor, Sheila Kelley, also tested positive.