Putting the toilet seat down after defecating and before flushing could help stop the spread of COVID-19, a study has found. The coronavirus is hardy and can survive a trip through a human’s digestive system. It is often still present in faeces weeks after symptoms have stopped. Flushing stools kicks a cloud of infectious particles … Read more
Britain today announced 233 more Covid-19 deaths as the outbreak that threw the UK into chaos when it spiralled out of control in March continues to fade. Department of Health figures say the official final number of victims is now 41,969 — but separate data shows the actual number of fatalities is in the region … Read more
Insurance firms that specialise in policies for the over-50s have revealed they are now offering travel cover against customers contracting coronavirus. Both Staysure and Saga say they will pay the medical expenses and repatriation fees for customers if they fall ill with the virus during a trip abroad, a major concern particularly for an age … Read more
EastEnders will air FINAL episode TONIGHT as BBC soap RUNS OUT of new instalments for the first time in 35-year run By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 15:12 BST, 16 June 2020 | Updated: 15:17 BST, 16 June 2020 EastEnders will finally run out of episodes on Tuesday night, having been shut down amid the … Read more
Members of the Japanese royal family have marked the 20th anniversary of the death of Empress Kojun with a ceremony at the family mausoleum and imperial palace. The Empress, who was the wife of Emperor Hirohito and grandmother of current emperor Naruhito, died on June 16, 2000. Sisters Princess Mako, 29, and Princess Kako, 26, … Read more
President Trump is holding a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday. It’s the first one he’s held since the coronavirus crisis erupted, and like everything he does, it’s attracted considerable criticism. The main objection is that Trump shouldn’t be having the rally at all because mass gatherings are dangerous at a time when COVID-19 is … Read more
Scientists have created a ‘digital sanitiser’ which uses a device attached to smartphone’s torch to kill bacteria and viruses, including the coronavirus. The UVLEN device, from the South Korean company of the same name, uses ultraviolet light to rid surfaces of bugs in 10 seconds. The portable and lightweight device, which is due to launch ‘soon’ … Read more
Fears for the future of England’s high streets intensified today after footfall was down by 45 per cent yesterday compared to the same day last year as shoppers continue to stay at home despite non-essential stores reopening. The reopening did bring a 50 per cent rise in customers on the high street yesterday compared to … Read more
Dyson recruits an army of city dwellers to wear its ‘air quality backpacks’ while travelling and doing exercise to compare pollution levels during and after the coronavirus lockdown Participants will wear backpacks as they tackle permitted travel and exercise Once lockdown is lifted they will retrace their steps to detect pollution changes London, New York … Read more
Jason Manford kicked off his first day as a delivery driver for Iceland on Tuesday. The funnyman, 39, took to Instagram to share a selfie while sitting in the front of his van in his uniform while sharing a caption alongside the shot reading: ‘I’m guessing this is why mum’s go to Iceland @IcelandFoods’. It … Read more