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Britain's scientists concluded 'in the last few days' that we must pursue draconian measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak - or face around 250,000 deaths.
A shocking report was published last night by the Imperial College Covid-19 response team, a group of experts based at Imperial College London who have been advising the UK and US governments.
They have been modelling the potential number of coronavirus cases that will spread around the country and the capacity of the NHS to handle
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The UK Government has announced ambitious plans to test 100,000 people per day for coronavirus by the end of April as the UK death toll rose to nearly 3,000 - an overnight rise of 569.
Dr Alex George has warned people against having sex with new partners as he discussed the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The 29 year old, who works in A&E, has continuously been updating fans on advice surrounding the illness — which has infected over 22,000 people in the UK so far. But the former Love Island star has bad news for people who have met new lovers during the self-isolation period, as he claims it is too risky to have sex with a new partner.
Liam Payne has announced he has donated the equivalent of 360,000 meals to foodbanks to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Another 181 people have died in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus – the biggest one-day jump since the outbreak began.
All pubs, cafes and restaurants are being ordered to close tonight and not to reopen tomorrow in a ramping-up of the government’s coronavirus response.
The government has warned it will impose tougher measures to combat the spread of coronavirus if people keep ignoring the advice on 'social distancing'.
Kylie Jenner warned her substantial social media following “millennials are not immune” to the coronavirus in a fresh call to self-isolate.
Events across the globe are to be called off in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.