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Margaret Ferrier has blasted critics for likening her to fellow rule breaker Dominic Cummings.

One of the country’s top scientists has said we can “prevent history repeating itself” in the fight against Covid-19 if we all act now.Professor Jonathan Van-Tam says the country is at a “tipping point” similar to where we were in March.But England's deputy chief medical officer says there may be a time when we need to learn to live with coronavirus “but now is not that time” as we look ahead to winter.Prof Van-Tam was speaking as Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that an estimated 224,000 people have the virus.He said the best way to keep transmission low and stop the NHS being overwhelmed was for people with symptoms to self-isolate and get a test, and for people to wash their hands, wear face coverings and maintain social

Care homes may once again be gripped by Covid-19 because of delays in staff testing, the Government is being warned.

A coronavirus patient who admits he did not take Covid-19 seriously before contracting the virus described it as an "evil thing" that is "trying to drown you."

Tool’s Maynard James Keenan has revealed that he had the coronavirus earlier this year and is still suffering from lung damage because of it.Some people who contract the virus have complained of suffering from symptoms and after effects long after they have stopped testing positive for COVID-19.Keenan said in a new interview that he contracted the virus in February and that he is “still dealing with the residual effects”. “It was ugly,” he told Arizona Republic.

Chris Evans has hit out at Donald Trump, following the president’s latest, rather confusing, statement about coronavirus.The Marvel star has been one of Trump’s most vocal celebrity critics in recent times, particularly in the wake of the US leader’s remarks about the Covid-19 pandemic, following his own diagnosis.On Thursday, the POTUS shared what was potentially his most confusing statement about the virus to date in a Twitter video, in which he was heard saying: “We’re taking care of our seniors. You’re not vulnerable but they like to say you’re vulnerable.

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coronavirus restrictions will come into force across Scotland later today. The new measures will be put in place in a bid to halt the spread of the deadly virus that has killed thousands.

Outraged bosses of pubs, restaurants and cafes in the North say they feel abandoned by the Government as another lockdown looms.

Angry leaders in the North have slammed Tory handling of the pandemic as 10 million in the region face lockdown.

pubs and restaurants are poised for shutdown her e, albeit with no detail as to where exactly or with what level of financial support, conversations with MPs today have been thick with expletives. One tells of being stopped in the street this afternoon by anxious bar and restaurant workers asking if they knew if they would be out of work in the coming days.“I’ve had to tell them I’m really, really sorry, I don’t know,” they say, before unleashing a string of four-letter-laden conclusions.

Kate Garraway thanked a Good Morning Britain guest on Thursday who reached out to her, after his battle with coronavirus.

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway has shared her shock and confusion over US President Donald Trump's latest comments about coronavirus.

Andy Robertson have vowed to bring a smile to the face of a nation sickened by Covid.The Scotland boss and his captain have sent a message to the three team-mates who were ruled out of Thursday’s Euro play-off with Israel due to coronavirus protocols.Stuart Armstrong tested positive for the virus and was immediately ruled out along with Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie, who were in close contact with him and must now self-isolate for 14 days.Their absence is a hammer blow to boss Clarke’s preparations for the Hampden showdown but skipper Robertson is adamant his squad is motivated by the belief that a win will lift the gloom being felt around the country.He said: “We hope to provide that. The world is in a crazy time in at the minute.

Richard Agar admits the threat of a Covid-19 outbreak in Challenge Cup week is a growing concern with Leeds’ clash with Castleford tonight in doubt after more positive cases.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserA total of 1054 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded across Scotland in the past 24 hours, with 195 or 18 per cent of those being recorded in the NHS Lanarkshire area.The figure is an increase of 254 on the previous day and represents a positivity rate of 13 per cent among all new tests.Mr Docherty, who is NHS Lanarkshire’s director of public health, said: “We know this is a really challenging time but we can only suppress this virus with the public’s help – so it is vital everyone complies with these new measures.“Taking action now to restrict the spread of Covid in our communities will save lives, help protect our NHS; and as we begin to see a reduction in transmission,

Lana Del Rey‘s use of a mesh face mask at a recent meet-and-greet event with her fans, saying that the singer might as well have been “wearing nothing” while donning the protective covering.The singer held a signing event for her new poetry book Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass at a Barnes & Noble store in Los Angeles on Friday (October 2).But she faced criticism for taking photos with fans while wearing the covering, which featured large holes.Speaking to Billboard, the University of California’s Dr Peter Chin-Hong said: “I am not very confident that it would prevent any spread of COVID.“It looks interesting, but you don’t need to be a smart virus to get through that mesh.

Wendy Williams is going viral once again.

Kaya Scodelario and Avan Jogia are just two of the stars who have joined the Resident Evil origin movie.

Covid-19 restrictions.The use of changing rooms is banned to prevent the virus spreading and while that has been manageable over recent weeks, Saturday’s substantial downpour gave players a taste of what they face during the winter months.A 3-1 win for Shotts over local rivals Wishaw at Beltane Park was followed by players and staff having to strip to their underpants in torrential rain and make a quick change to drive home in a suitable state.And Bonny boss McKeown explained it has its pitfalls, in more ways than one.He said: “I’m not going to lie, it is not nice and it’s not ideal.

A new semi-permanent coronavirus testing centre has launched in Tameside as seven neighbourhoods in the borough recorded 20 or more cases in a week.The new testing facility has opened on the council car park at Darnton Road in Ashton-under-Lyne, opposite Stamford Park.It is open from 8am to 8pm seven days a week and is expected to be operational for six months.People must pre-book with the NHS on the phone or online before visiting the site, which can be accessed either on foot or in a vehicle.However residents are being told to only book a test if they have symptoms of the virus, the main three being a high temperature, a new and continuous cough, and a loss or change of sense of smell or taste.People are asked to maintain a social