Emmanuel Macron says Schengen borders will close tomorrow at noon March 16, 2020 French president Emmanuel Macron has announced that the borders of the 26-country Schengen zone will be closed from midday tomorrow as the EU ramps up measures to limit the spread of coronavirus. In addition, French citizens will have to remain at home for 15 days, Macron announced in a televised address, with anyone caught flouting [...]
Baraza Resort review: This elegant hotel in Zanzibar is a feast for the senses March 16, 2020 Visiting tropical islands usually involves sacrificing the richness and depth of continental culture for the simplicity of ravishing sun, sea and sand. Zanzibar, however, is almost unique in letting you combine the three ‘S’ with classic architecture and history – all in a space of less than 2,500 sq km. This island off the coast [...]
Coronavirus: UK death toll rises to 55 after Johnson implements new measures March 16, 2020 The total number of people to die of coronavirus in the UK has now risen to 55, health secretary Matt Hancock announced this afternoon. That means the death toll has risen by 21 in the past 24 hours, the largest rise yet recorded in a single day. Earlier today the Department of Health said that [...]
Coronavirus: Londoners urged to pay attention as Brits told to work from home March 16, 2020 Londoners have been urged to pay “special attention” to new social distancing measures, including working from home and “shielding” of at-risk groups, as coronavirus begins to peak in the UK. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said Britons should “start working from home where they possibly can,” and should avoid pubs, restaurants and other social environments. [...]
Sam Torrance: Seve Ballesteros and the moment that transformed my career March 16, 2020 I have been fortunate enough to accummulate many great memories in my career. Obvious highlights include winning the Pro-Am at the Dunhil Links Championship alongside my son Daniel in 2003 and the Ryder Cup triumphs of 1985, as a player, and 2002, as captain. But without doubt the most poignant moment of my playing days [...]
IOC bosses to hold series of crunch meetings about Tokyo Olympics March 16, 2020 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is holding talks tomorrow with the heads of international sport organisations to discuss its response to the coronavirus pandemic. It will come alongside a meeting of IOC’s executive board, which will discuss its internal response and the future of this year’s planned Tokyo games. A decision on whether to go [...]
Coronavirus: Government will brief public daily on outbreak March 15, 2020 The government will now hold a daily press conference to brief the public on the coronavirus outbreak, Downing Street has said. Number 10 had come in for criticism over the weekend over its perceived lack of transparency regarding sharing information about the disease. As of tomorrow, however, Prime Minister Boris Johnson or another Cabinet minister [...]
UK coronavirus epidemic could lead to 7.9m people being hospitalised March 15, 2020 Up to 7.9m people could be hospitalised as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, which is expected to last until next spring, a Public Health England (PHE) document has revealed. According to media reports, the document is the first time that health authorities have acknowledged that the virus will continue to be a problem for [...]
Mark Strong to front a coronavirus awareness advertising campaign March 15, 2020 The government will unveil its biggest public service advertising blitz since the Aids pandemic next week to promote awareness of coronavirus symptoms. Actor Mark Strong – whose credits include Sherlock Holmes, RocknRolla, Kingsman and The Imitation Game – and the UK’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty will be the faces of the campaign. The advertisements [...]
UK coronavirus: Deaths double in 24 hours as cases hit 1,140 March 14, 2020 Ten more people have died after being diagnosed with coronavirus, according to NHS England, while the total number of confirmed cases reached 1,140. It means there was an increases of 342 cases as of 9am this morning. Meanwhile, the total number of deaths in the UK has risen to 21. England’s chief medical officer, Professor [...]