Find out which masks off the most protection and why
While paper and cloth masks may help controlling the spread of Covid-19 amongst the general public, they’re certainly not up to the mark for use in intensive care. Here, where…
Author: The New Mail
Plan due on Scotland’s public transport post-lockdown
Nicola Sturgeon is preparing to reveal plans for reinstating limited use of public transport. The first minister will publish the Transport Transition Plan which is due to be launched at…
Johnson Says U.K. Shops Will Be Able to Re-Open From June 15
England’s outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to re-open from June 1, as soon as they are able to meet the coronavirus guidelines to protect shoppers and workers,…
Top 14 rugby clubs’ financial ‘bubble bursts’ due to COVID-19
Some of French rugby’s leading agents have warned the big spending power of the Top 14 clubs in attracting global superstars is over as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.…
Europe lifts virus shutters as Japan ends emergency
Europeans flocked to parks, gyms and pools on Monday as more countries eased coronavirus restrictions, while Japan lifted its state of emergency but urged vigilance to avoid another wave of…
Top German court grants buybacks for VW diesel car owners
A top German court ruled Monday that Volkswagen must buy back a diesel car it modified to appear less polluting, a decision that could influence the outcome of tens of…
Scientists fight online virus misinformation war
With cat photos and sometimes scathing irony, Mathieu Rebeaud, a Swiss-based researcher in biochemistry, has nearly tripled his Twitter following since the coronavirus pandemic began. With 14,000 followers, he posts…
UK PM’s top aide Cummings defies calls to quit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s top aide Dominic Cummings defied calls to resign on Monday over allegations that he broke coronavirus rules and undermined the government’s response to the health…
Galaxy of African stars hold virtual coronavirus concert
Senegalese superstar Youssou N’Dour and Grammy-winner Angelique Kidjo were among a galaxy of African talent brought together for a virtual concert to raise awareness of the coronavirus pandemic. More than…
China’s mask boom takes fabric away for nappy makers
China’s ramp-up of mask production to counter the coronavirus outbreak has claimed unlikely victims — nappies, wet wipes and sanitary towels that are made with the same raw materials. Manufacturers…
