Strictly Oti Mabuse shares heartbreak following coronavirus death

direct to your inboxScientists have identified another new variant of coronavirus which has potentially concerning mutations.The new strain, known as B.1.525, contains the E484K mutation, which is also found in the Brazilian and South African 'variants of concern'.Scientists say the E484K mutation can escape human defences, making them more efficient at evading natural and vaccine-triggered immunity.Public Health England (PHE) has said there is no evidence that the mutations in the new variant

The New York Times‘ Nicholas Kristof in which she spoke from a South African hospital’s trauma unit.Judd, who was in the Congo to track the endangered Bonobos, explained that she sustained “massive catastrophic injuries” after tripping over a fallen tree. “What was next was an incredibly harrowing 55 hours,” she said.Recalling her evacuation from the rainforest, Judd said she spent five hours lying on the ground with her “badly misshapen leg”.

direct to your inbox Three new areas in the UK are to have door-to-door testing due to the South African variant of coronaviurs being detected.

Oti Mabuse shared the most incredible throwback photo on Instagram on Saturday, posing up a storm in a shiny gold dress as she pouted for the camera.MORE: Shirley Ballas gives huge update on Strictly Come Dancing 2021Standing next to the Strictly Come Dancing star were A-listers Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick, and Oti revealed that the photo was taken backstage at the Graham Norton Show in 2020.The 30-year-old South African dancer has been making headlines this week, as she is rumoured to

The #JerusalemaChallenge is taking over the Official Irish Singles Chart as Master KG and Nomcebo Zikobe are this week’s highest climbers.

quarantine requirements  in England to match those planned for Scotland, which will require all international arrivals to self-isolate in hotels. The  Labour leader  said and estimated 10,000 travellers a day will be arriving in the UK from “higher-risk countries” where the South African or Brazilian coronavirus variants are circulating but which are not on the Government’s red list.

Oti Mabuse has shared an empowering message, where she urged fans to embrace themselves whilst ignoring the haters.Sharing a quote from author Matt Haig on Instagram, the reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion said: "Embrace that you-ness - @mattzhaig."READ: Strictly's Oti Mabuse reveals heartache at not seeing sister Motsi for a yearWATCH: Oti Mabuse reveals very unexpected gift from husbandThe message, which lamented those who "ridicule" and "mock," was met with much praise – particularly

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson has not ruled out delaying the easing of lockdown restrictions if the South African variant of coronavirus has an impact on the vaccine.The prime minister is set to reveal his 'road map' out of lockdown on February 22, with schools set to reopen from March 8.But he would not rule out a delay to his plans when pressed by reporters during a visit to a coronavirus test manufacturing facility in Derby today.He was asked whether restrictions could be in place longer

direct to your inbox The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine offers only limited protection against mild disease caused by the South African variant of coronavirus, according to research.

Nicola Sturgeon has revealed her heartache over the death of Scotland’s first Asian MSP Bashir Ahmad.The First Minister took to social media to describe her continuing “sense of shock and heartbreak” on the twelfth anniversary of his death.In a poignant tribute, she said still missed the Glasgow politician who died at the age of 68.The First Minister wrote: “12 years ago today this special man left us.

Oti Mabuse has revealed that she has made the sad decision to postpone her first solo tour.MORE: This Strictly Come Dancing couple are reuniting for an inspiring reasonSharing the difficult news on Instagram, the Strictly Come Dancing star explained that the tour would take place in 2022 and that she "would have loved nothing more than to dance for you all especially".Oti's fellow Strictly stars rallied around her, leaving sweet comments below the South African dancer's post."Love you! You will

Captain Sir Tom Moore's passing at the age of 100 on Tuesday after being hospitalised with COVID-19, many of his famous supporters have taken to social media to dedicate touching tributes to the national treasure.Read some of them below… WATCH: Captain Sir Tom Moore dies after contracting Covid-19The Britain's Got Talent star was one of the first to pay tribute to Sir Tom, penning a touching message on Instagram that read: "Goodbye to this absolute joy of a man.

Motsi Mabuse is feeling nostalgic again after sharing a rare photo with both of her sisters to reminisce about the good old days when we could travel.The Strictly Come Dancing judge took to Instagram to post a throwback snap of herself, Oti and Phemelo – who lives in South Africa – during a family trip to Rome, Italy – and the siblings look so alike!MORE: Motsi Mabuse's thigh-high boots and silky shorts leave fans speechlessPosing in near-identical sunglasses, the family resemblance was clear to