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A mum-to-be who believed coronavirus conspiracy theories says she takes back everything she said after testing positive for the virus.

Michael Strahan told his Good Morning America colleagues and fans that he's on the upswing after it was confirmed he'd tested positive for coronavirus last week.'Just wanna say thank you to everybody for your well wishes,' Strahan, 49, said in a video message, 'and thank you everyone who reached out and sent me the get-well wishes and all the advice on how to feel better.'The NFL star-turned-broadcaster had a message of optimism, saying he feels he's past the worst in his symptoms.

direct to your inbox World Health Organisation (WHO) investigators have visited a research centre in the Chinese city of Wuhan that has been the subject of speculation about the origins of the coronavirus.The WHO team’s visit to the Wuhan Institute of Virology is a highlight of their mission to gather data and search for clues as to where the virus originated and how it spread.Reporters followed the team to the high security facility on Wednesday, but as with past visits, there was no direct access to team members who have given scant details of their discussions and visits thus far.Uniformed and plain clothes security guards stood watch amid thick morning fog, but there was no sign of the protective suits team members had donned during a

Over the past few weeks, California’s Covid-19 numbers have dropped dramatically, easing fears of a continued surge in cases. But state health officials have also begun to warn about the spread of new variants of the virus that may be more adaptable and/or more vaccine resistant.

Two Kansas City Chiefs players have been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and may not be able to play in the 2021 Super Bowl due to exposure to the virus.

Do you think a proper plan needs to be outlined now for how the government intends to fully reopen schools? Would you rather be given a proposed date for the reopening or wait until something can be set in stone? Let us know in the comments here, or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page. When it comes to vaccinating teachers and school staff, Mr Chalke says it would be a lot easier than the government makes it sound."There's around a million school staff," he said.

Kate Garraway has said that not knowing whether Derek Draper will recover has had a "dramatic" impact on her and her family.In a new podcast, the mum-of-two opened up on the uncertainty of her husband's health, saying it has been "really difficult".Former Labour political aide Derek was first admitted to hospital with Covid-19 in March last year and had the worst coronavirus infection of any surviving patient.He nearly died six times at the height of his fight with the virus, according to The Mirror.And despite now being free from coronavirus, the 53-year-old continues to fight for his life in hospital as the virus has left lasting damage to his body.Back in October, Derek managed to utter the word "pain" but remains in a form of coma

Rita Wilson is detailing her COVID-19 recovery almost a year after the singer/actress and husband Tom Hanks contracted the virus.

direct to your inboxMatt Hancock has revealed the eight postcode areas where the new South African variant of coronavirus has been found.The Health Secretary told a Downing Street briefing this afternoon that door to door testing would be conducted in areas where the new strain of coronavirus has been identified.He urged residents to stay home and get a test, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not, if they live in an area where the new variant has been found.A total of 105 cases of the South African variant have now been identified in the UK, Mr Hancock told the briefing.Eleven of the cases have no apparent links to international travel, he added."There's currently no evidence to suggest this variant is anymore severe but we need

Stephen Robinson both in the frame.The Rugby Park board will meet to plot a way forward after the weekend dismissal of Alex Dyer who paid the price for a run of eight defeats in their last 11 games.That 3-2 home loss to St Johnstone proved to be the final straw for Killie owner Billy Bowie, who will lead a recruitment process to find a replacement.Ex-Saints boss Wright is understood to be keen on the post and set to be high on the wanted list.Ex-Motherwell boss Robinson is also looking for a quickfire return to the Premiership.Record Sport under-stands the Irishman’s interest in the job has been registered but any appointment would impact his Fir Park severance package.The 46-year-old has still to receive his final pay-off from the

Tom Moore, the British captain who has raised a lot of money for the NHS and COVID-19 relief, is now battling the virus himself.

Captain Sir Tom Moore was unable to have his Covid jab before he caught the virus because he was on medication for pneumonia.

England will be in lockdown for at least another month - and it could be late Spring by the time pubs open their doors.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours across Scotland, the Scottish Government has confirmed. 994 cases of the virus were also recorded overnight, taking the total since the start of the pandemic in March to 178,682.

A starving World War One solider forced to hunt chimps for food was the first AIDS patient, a scientist claims.

“The projection is that at the very end of March, early April,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the more contagious UK variant of Covid-19 “will become more dominant than the wild type.

John Stamos has been coming into close contact with COVID-19 a lot.

direct to your inboxOne year ago today, a man was taken ill at a hotel in York, shortly after arriving in the country from Wuhan in China.He turned out to be the first of more than 3.7 million coronavirus cases confirmed so far in the UK.The identities of the 23-year-old Chinese national, a student at the University of York, and his 50-year-old mother, who were the first two people in the country to test positive for the virus, have remained unknown to this day.The man was suffering from a fever, a dry cough and muscle pain, while his mother had also reported feeling unwell.After calling 111 to report his symptoms, paramedics in Hazmat suits turned up at the Staycity hotel where they were being put up.Reports that a hotel apartment close to

John Stamos is devastated that he has to isolate from his son due to coronavirus exposure.The 57-year-old hunky heartthrob took to Twitter to lament he and his toddler's disappointment about this time apart, and beg people to 'follow the rules' to stay safe, in a series of tweets on Friday.Stamos was forced to quarantine away from his two-year-old son Billy, whom he shares with wife Caitlin McHugh, 34, after being exposed to the virus on set.

Having a hard time. John Stamos’ 2-year-old son, Billy, is struggling being apart from his dad after the actor’s third exposure to the novel coronavirus.

NBA player Karl-Anthony Towns was hospitalized after being hit by a drunk driver in Los Angeles.In a Q&A with fans on Instagram on Thursday the Minnesota Timberwolves player talked about the accident, which he said happened last year, as he reflected on a difficult 12 months during which he lost seven family members to COVID-19.The 25-year-old athlete credited girlfriend Jordyn Woods for helping him through some of his darkest times, as he said 'she has been there with me every step of the way'.