'Inspirational' teacher, 42, with no underlying health conditions dies from Covid-19

direct to your inboxA mum-of-three has told how a routine eye test led to the agonising triple blow of life-threatening health problems."I'm lucky I'm here to tell the tale," said Rebecca Dean, who was diagnosed after the examination with a 'ticking time bomb' brain condition.She then went on to catch bacterial meningitis and tested positive for Covid-19 in hospital.At one point she was so ill she couldn't communicate with her children or fiancée.Happily, Rebecca, 35, is now back at home with

affected by lockdown or are living with a mental health condition, you could be eligible for financial support to help with additional daily living or mobility costs.

Emmys, a SAG Award, a Tony and an honorary Academy Award. Tyson died peacefully on Thursday, according to a statement from her management.

Carmel Dagan Staff WriterEmmy- and Tony-winning actress Cicely Tyson, who distinguished herself in theater, film and television, died on Thursday afternoon. She was 96.“I have managed Miss Tyson’s career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing,” her manager, Larry Thompson, said in a statement.

direct to your inboxA daughter has paid tribute to her 'gentle giant' dad who died with Covid-19 just weeks after their home was gutted by a fire.Mark Bowen, his daughter Samantha and her two young children were forced to leave their home in Connah's Quay in Flintshire in November after a fire started downstairs.Tragically, Mark was never to return home.He became ill with coronavirus just after Christmas and, having been admitted to hospital, died three days after he was discharged on January

Sekou Smith, who covered pro basketball for more than 20 including the past decade-plus at NBA TV, died today of Covid-19. He was 48.

Edinburgh nurse and “devoted mummy” after she died with coronavirus.Naggayi Angella lost her life after contracting Covid-19 and going into a coma.The nursing student, originally from Uganda, had been studying at Edinburgh Napier University and her children have been left with no other family in the UK.Naggayi has also been working in community care to support her two children, Annmarie Yiga, 12, and John Jeremiah Mugisha, aged eight.

East Ayrshire have taken place in one part of Kilmarnock and in the Doon Valley South area.Tragically, 17 people have died after contracting coronavirus in Kilmarnock’s Altonhill North and Onthank neighbourhood.And 17 residents also lost their lives to the virus in the Doon Valley South communities of Dalmellington and Bellsbank.There were no deaths involving COVID-19 in Galston and Newmilns, according to National Records of Scotland (NRS) data.The number of coronavirus-connected fatalities have

direct to your inbox The number of people who have died in the UK as a result of coronavirus has now passed 100,000.

direct to your inboxTributes have been paid to a young gran who died from coronavirus just weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.Melinda Coleman, from Fallowfield, passed away in Manchester Royal Infirmary on January 12.The day before she died her son, Michael, visited her on the ICU ward.As she lay unconscious, his four-year-old daughter sang 'You are My Sunshine' to her on a video call."She was probably awake for about five minutes when I visited her," Michael said"She went back to sleep,

direct to your inboxTributes are being paid to an inspirational community worker who dedicated her life and career to helping others, after her tragic death.Nahla Eljack, a mother-of-two, was 50.She passed away in hospital from Covid-19 earlier this month.Nahla worked for Manchester city council as a neighbourhood officer in Chorlton and was a passionate women's rights activist.She was also heavily involved in the creation of the Manchester Refugee Charter, which has been endorsed by more than

Rémy Julienne, the prolific stuntman and coordinator who amassed hundreds of credits over a six-decade-strong career, has died at the age of 90 after contracting Covid-19.

direct to your inboxHealth bosses have explained why people under 40 may be getting a vaccine jab in Trafford - despite not being a key worker or having underlying health conditions.Concerns were raised by some residents after people outside the highest priority groups were given the Covid-19 vaccine in Hale this week.Primary care bosses said they are offering the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to those outside the highest vulnerability cohorts to make sure stocks of the jab are used up before they

Covid-19 in December just two weeks apart but was left shocked when he was given the tragic news of Andy’s death. Andy, from Irvine, was a regular gym-goer with no underlying health conditions.

Joe Biden holds hands with wife Dr. Jill Biden as they attend the lighting event along the National Mall on Tuesday evening (January 19) in Washington, D.C.

Covid-19. Andrew Parkinson, 35, lived in Leigh his whole life and worked as an IT manager for rugby league club Leigh Centurions.