Do face coverings reduce risk and spread of coronavirus?

As UK announces compulsory face coverings on public transport, what is scientific evidence behind measure?Read more: Read More
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Brazil set to overtake Italy as country with third-highest coronavirus deaths

Brazil records 1,349 deaths in day, with Mexico also registering over 1,000, as Latin American countries seek to reopenRead more: < ... Read More
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Iran fears virus second wave after surge in cases

Officials report 3,574 new Covid-19 infections - higher than the country's peak in late March.Read more: BBC.COM ... Read More
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George Floyd death: Memorial held in Minneapolis - BBC News

A service to commemorate George Floyd is being held in the city where he died at the hands of police.Read more: BBC.COM ... Read More
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Pay freeze for civil servants is only fair

As others lose their jobs in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, well-paid government employees in secure positions should be seen to stand with the community at this difficult timeRead more: Read More
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Newmarket racecourse scare as window crashes into empty stand below

For once, racing had reason to be thankful that it has been forced to go behind closed doors after a bizarre incident at NewmarketRead more: Read More
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Is it safe to protest during a pandemic? Experts answer our questions

Protests over the police killing of George Floyd have sparked health concerns, but many experts say police violence is its own kind of epidemicRead more: Read More
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The 100 greatest UK No 1s: No 2, The Specials - Ghost Town

The remarkable, dark power of this song, with its harrowing wail of a chorus, plunges you straight back into the anger, violence and despair of the early 80sRead more: Read More
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Face coverings to be made compulsory on public transport in England

Passengers face fines for flouting new rule to stop spread of coronavirusRead more: Read More
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Workers Fearful of the Coronavirus Are Getting Fired and Losing Their Benefits

Thousands who refuse to return to work are being reported to the state to have their unemployment benefits potentially revoked.Read more: NYTIMES.COM ... Read More
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