President Trump says he’s taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine, as Nancy Pelosi says she fears for the ‘morbidly obese’ president. President Trump has said he is taking hydroxychloroquine to ward off…
Day: 19 May 2020
Coronavirus crisis 'could help ease Gulf tensions'
Countries in the Gulf region will emerge “weaker, poorer and damaged” from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to the UAE’s Minister of State, Dr Anwar Gargash. He said the answer was…
Trump gives WHO ultimatum over Covid-19 handling
US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) threatening to pull US funding permanently over COVID19. The letter outlines a 30-day…
Chinese scientists think new drug can stop “vaccine-free” pandemic
A Chinese laboratory has developed a drug that it believes has the power to end the Coronavirus pandemic. It will not only shorten the recovery period of coronavirus patients but…
UK unemployment rises by 50,000 in three months, benefit claims soars in the first full month of lockdown
UK unemployment rose by 50,000 to 1.35 million in the three months to March, as the effects of the coronavirus lockdown slam the economy. The unemployment rate was estimated at…
Daily News Briefing: London care homes report possible fresh outbreaks
Tuesday 19 May coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Tuesday 19 May 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am…