Coronavirus: WHO says more new cases outside China every day than inside – live updates
42 MINS AGO - More than 80,000 cases worldwide as impact on financial markets continues and UK schools told not Expand
42 MINS AGO - More than 80,000 cases worldwide as impact on financial markets continues and UK schools told not to shut over infection fears. Follow live newsCoronavirus: is it safe to travel and should children be kept home?WHO expert says world not ready for pandemicUK: schools to shut and travel curbs planned if virus spreadsTell us: have you been affected by the coronavirus? 1.19pm GMT Donald Trump has announced he is to stage a news conference at the White House on coronavirus, to counter what he claims are efforts by news organisations to stoke fears over the scale of the outbreak. I will be having a News Conference at the White House, on this subject, today at 6:00 P.M. CDC representatives, and others, will be there. Thank you! 1.10pm GMT Two primary schools in Spalding, Lincolnshire, and one in Old Windsor, Berkshire, have closed over coronavirus outbreak fears, reports Richard Adams, the Guardian’s education editor.The two schools in Spalding are in a federation and have posted the same Collapse
How austerity ruined the UK's health, in numbers
1 HR AGO - In the last decade, life expectancy has stalled. And for the poorest people in the UK, it's Expand
1 HR AGO - In the last decade, life expectancy has stalled. And for the poorest people in the UK, it's starting to drop Collapse
What is coronavirus and what should I do if I have symptoms?
4 HRS AGO - What are the symptoms caused by the Covid-19 virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread from Expand
4 HRS AGO - What are the symptoms caused by the Covid-19 virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread from person to person, and when should you call a doctor?Find all our coronavirus coverage hereHow to protect yourself from infectionCoronavirus spreads further as WHO expert warns world ‘not ready’ for pandemicPlans to shut schools and curb travel in UK if coronavirus spreadsIt is caused by a member of the coronavirus family that has never been encountered before. Like other coronaviruses, it has come from animals. Many of those initially infected either worked or frequently shopped in the Huanan seafood wholesale market in the centre of the Chinese city. Continue reading... Collapse
Coronavirus in a war zone: Afghanistan braces for outbreak after first case
8 HRS AGO - Lone Kabul laboratory preparing to treat patients in the midst of political turmoil and tentative Expand
8 HRS AGO - Lone Kabul laboratory preparing to treat patients in the midst of political turmoil and tentative peace talks, as border with Iran closedCoronavirus - latest updatesPreparations for an outbreak of coronavirus were underway in Afghanistan as the country confirmed its first case in the western province of Herat, which borders Iran.Seven more suspected cases have been identified in Herat, and three cases in the nearby provinces of Farah and Ghor. Continue reading... Collapse
Europe on alert as four more Covid-19 deaths reported in Italy – as it happened
14 HRS AGO - Switzerland, Austria and Croatia report first cases as outbreak worsens across EuropeLive Expand
14 HRS AGO - Switzerland, Austria and Croatia report first cases as outbreak worsens across EuropeLive coverage: experts warn world is ‘not ready’Tenerife coronavirus: 1,000 guests at hotel quarantinedIran’s deputy health minister: I have coronavirusTell us: have you been affected by the coronavirus?What is coronavirus and what should I do if I have symptoms? 11.41pm GMT We’re closing this blog now but you can continue to follow our live coverage here: Related: Coronavirus latest updates: WHO mission director warns world is 'simply not ready' 10.39pm GMT The Madrid regional government has just reported a new coronavirus case and activated the protocol, taking the number in Spain up to seven. Continue reading... Collapse
Coronavirus’ spread in the U.S. may be a question of when, not if | Science News
16 HRS AGO - The virus that causes COVID-19 is likely to gain a foothold in U.S. communities, says the US Expand
16 HRS AGO - The virus that causes COVID-19 is likely to gain a foothold in U.S. communities, says the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Collapse
The Guardian view on the new coronavirus: buying time can save lives | Editorial
19 HRS AGO - Many experts believe this outbreak will soon be declared a pandemic. Even if it is not Expand
19 HRS AGO - Many experts believe this outbreak will soon be declared a pandemic. Even if it is not containable, it can still be slowedIt now appears almost inevitable that the new coronavirus outbreak will soon be identified as a global pandemic. There has been a surge in cases in Iran, South Korea and Italy, and incidents confirmed in numerous countries, in addition to the almost 80,000 cases seen in China. The World Health Organization argues that it is not a pandemic – spreading internationally in an uncontrolled way – because it is cautiously optimistic that China’s outbreak may have peaked thanks to the strict measures adopted by Beijing. Others say this is already a pandemic in all but name.The WHO’s hesitance may be partly due to its concern about the public reaction, as rational worries combine with limited medical knowledge, xenophobia and broader anxieties. “Using the word pandemic now does not fit the facts, but it may certainly cause fear,” the WHO director general, Dr Tedros Adhanom Collapse
Massive Toba volcanic eruption didn’t disrupt toolmaking in Asia
22 HRS AGO - Toolmakers continued to strike sharp-edged flakes as usual after a volcano’s colossal eruption Expand
22 HRS AGO - Toolmakers continued to strike sharp-edged flakes as usual after a volcano’s colossal eruption around 74,000 years ago on what’s now Sumatra Island. Collapse
Hot Jupiter' planet discovered 1,000 light years away that's 'on edge of destruction
1 DAY AGO - The mysterious planet is about a billion years old and similar in size and composition to our own Expand
1 DAY AGO - The mysterious planet is about a billion years old and similar in size and composition to our own Jupiter. It travels around the star in less than a day of Earth time Collapse
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Game of Thrones honoured in new classification of pterosaur
1 HR AGO - Targaryendraco wiedenrothi has been renamed after House of Targaryen in George RR Martin’s fantasy Expand
1 HR AGO - Targaryendraco wiedenrothi has been renamed after House of Targaryen in George RR Martin’s fantasy sagaGeorge RR Martin is celebrating after a palaeontologist, who named a new genus of pterosaur after the dragons of House Targaryen, agreed with him that dragons should have two, rather than four, legs.The fossilised bones of Targaryendraco wiedenrothi, which lived 130m years ago, were discovered by Kurt Wiedenroth in 1984 in northern Germany. The specimen was originally classified within the Ornithocheirus group of pterosaurs, as Ornithocheirus wiedenrothi, but the toothy pterosaur has now been reassigned to the new genus Targaryendraco. Six other already known pterosaurs were also found to be closely related to the group, which features pterosaurs with wingspans between 10 and 26 feet, and narrow snouts. Continue reading... Collapse
Schools not being advised to shut over coronavirus, says PHE
3 HRS AGO - Public health agency outlines general guidance after at least a dozen schools sent pupils Expand
3 HRS AGO - Public health agency outlines general guidance after at least a dozen schools sent pupils homePublic Health England has said it is not advising that schools shut in an attempt to stem the spread of coronavirus.The organisation’s medical director, Paul Cosford, said: “Schools have to take difficult decisions given the complexity of issues that they are facing. What I would say is that our general advice is not to close schools. Continue reading... Collapse
Virgin Galactic releases tickets for tourists to fly into space - how to apply
5 HRS AGO - Virgin Galactic is launching a new initiative today called One Small Step, for ‘those who are Expand
5 HRS AGO - Virgin Galactic is launching a new initiative today called One Small Step, for ‘those who are serious about flying into space Collapse
Gulls observe humans to home in on tasty scraps, study finds
14 HRS AGO - Herring gulls more likely to peck at items if humans pretend to eat them firstIt’s the sort a Expand
14 HRS AGO - Herring gulls more likely to peck at items if humans pretend to eat them firstIt’s the sort a sneaky trick only a gull would learn: by watching how people handle their food, the birds can work out when there are snacks to be had.Researchers found that herring gulls were more likely to peck at items left on the ground if humans had pretended to eat them first. Continue reading... Collapse
Electronic nose' could smell breath to warn about higher risk of oesophagal cancer
14 HRS AGO - Current diagnostic method for Barrett’s oesophagus relies on invasive and costly endoscopyAn Expand
14 HRS AGO - Current diagnostic method for Barrett’s oesophagus relies on invasive and costly endoscopyAn electronic device that “sniffs” breath may offer a new way to identify people with a condition that can lead to cancer of the oesophagus, researchers have revealed.Recent figures suggest there are about 9,000 new cases of oesophageal cancer, or cancer of the food pipe, every year in the UK. Continue reading... Collapse
Coronavirus fears grow as more cases found across Europe
16 HRS AGO - Virus appeared in new cases in Italy, Spain, Austria, Switzerland and CroatiaThe spread of the Expand
16 HRS AGO - Virus appeared in new cases in Italy, Spain, Austria, Switzerland and CroatiaThe spread of the coronavirus has accelerated across Europe with new cases in four countries and a rising death toll in Italy, which is desperately struggling to contain the outbreak.Concern about the proliferation of cases prompted a dozen UK schools to send home pupils to self-isolate for 14 days after returning from half-term skiing trips in Lombardy. Continue reading... Collapse
Coronavirus could cause 'severe disruption' in America, CDC says
20 HRS AGO - CDC head of immunization says she expects the virus to spread in the US between communities – Expand
20 HRS AGO - CDC head of immunization says she expects the virus to spread in the US between communities – ‘It’s not a question of if but when’The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the coronavirus outbreak could cause “severe disruption” to the lives of ordinary Americans, and urged families and communities to start making preparations.The extent of the spread of the virus in the US is uncertain as the CDC stopped the distribution of coronavirus testing kits after they were found to be flawed. Working testing kits are now available in only a handful of states, and it is not clear when new kits will be ready. Continue reading... Collapse
Ulcerative colitis: bacteria findings raise hopes for new treatment
22 HRS AGO - Sufferers found to have low levels of gut microbes that convert bile acids into other Expand
22 HRS AGO - Sufferers found to have low levels of gut microbes that convert bile acids into other substancesHopes of developing a new treatment for ulcerative colitis have been raised by research suggesting the condition may be linked to low levels of certain bacteria in the gut.Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition in which the colon becomes inflamed. According to the NHS, it is thought to be an autoimmune disease and affects one in every 420 people in the UK. Sufferers need to empty their bowels frequently, develop ulcers in their colon and have recurring bouts of diarrhoea with blood and pus in the faeces. Continue reading... Collapse
Ancient 'lost' civilisation uncovered by archaeologists in Turkey
1 DAY AGO - A mysterious “lost kingdom” dating to between 900 – 600BC has been discovered after a chance find Expand
1 DAY AGO - A mysterious “lost kingdom” dating to between 900 – 600BC has been discovered after a chance find by archaeologists in Turkey. Hieroglyphs etched in stone suggest the rulers of the civilisation may Collapse
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Mike Solomon obituary
1 HR AGO - My friend Mike Solomon, who has died aged 52 of cancer, was a clinical psychologist at the Expand
1 HR AGO - My friend Mike Solomon, who has died aged 52 of cancer, was a clinical psychologist at the Tavistock clinic in London, working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health problems.He thrived on building relationships and was often to be found having a clinical “session” with young people on a football pitch or at a bus stop. Continue reading... Collapse
Flat Earther claims death of 'Mad' Mike Hughes was 'worth it to create awareness
3 HRS AGO - Mad' Mike Hughes died this week after a dangerous stunt to 'prove the Earth is flat' went very Expand
3 HRS AGO - Mad' Mike Hughes died this week after a dangerous stunt to 'prove the Earth is flat' went very wrong. Now, Mark Sargent claims that his death was 'worth it Collapse
Coronavirus is very bad and needs to be avoided. Here are some handy hints to stick on your fridge and forget | First Dog on the Moon
7 HRS AGO - At least now we know how COMPLETELY UNPREPARED THE WORLD ISSign up here to get an email whenever Expand
7 HRS AGO - At least now we know how COMPLETELY UNPREPARED THE WORLD ISSign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading... Collapse
The archaeology of Armageddon
14 HRS AGO - After a century of digging, archaeologists are still tantalized by the secrets of the Expand
14 HRS AGO - After a century of digging, archaeologists are still tantalized by the secrets of the 7,000-year-old city of Megiddo. By Andrew Robinson. Collapse
Humans survived volcano super-eruption 74,000 years ago, scientists …
16 HRS AGO - More people survived one of the world’s largest volcanic eruptions than previously thought, new Expand
16 HRS AGO - More people survived one of the world’s largest volcanic eruptions than previously thought, new research suggests. The super-eruption 74,000 years ago on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, was 5,000 Collapse
We may be close to a coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what that means
19 HRS AGO - The coronavirus behind COVID-19 has not yet reached pandemic status, according the WHO, but we Expand
19 HRS AGO - The coronavirus behind COVID-19 has not yet reached pandemic status, according the WHO, but we could be close. Collapse
How to protect yourself from coronavirus
21 HRS AGO - World Health Organization recommends people take these simple precautions against coronavirus to Expand
21 HRS AGO - World Health Organization recommends people take these simple precautions against coronavirus to reduce exposure and transmissionWhat is the coronavirus?The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak is a new illness and scientists are still assessing how it spreads from person to person, but similar viruses tend to spread via cough and sneeze droplets. Continue reading... Collapse
Iran's deputy health minister: I have coronavirus
1 DAY AGO - Feverish Iraj Harichi says disease ‘doesn’t distinguish between statesman and ordinary Expand
1 DAY AGO - Feverish Iraj Harichi says disease ‘doesn’t distinguish between statesman and ordinary citizen’Iran’s deputy health minister said he has contracted the coronavirus and placed himself in isolation, a day after appearing feverish at a press conference in which he downplayed its spread in the shrine city of Qom and said mass quarantines were unnecessary.Iraj Harichi posted a video on social media on Tuesday acknowledging he had caught the virus, which appears to be taking rapid hold in parts of Iran. The news has underscored widespread fears that the outbreak may have passed a tipping point, before authorities had been able to gauge its full extent. Continue reading... Collapse
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