A new review article, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, finds that mucosal cells are 'stiffer' in older patients due to more protein fibers, allowing coronavirus to multiply more easily.

Face masks are being used to lift lockdowns in Italy, Austria and the Czech Republic - but do they work? Experts say fabric stops you breathing in droplets potentially carrying the virus.

A new study from the University of Texas at Austin found that antibodies produced by llamas bind to proteins found on the coronavirus and prevent them from infecting cells.

Researchers at Saarland University in Homburg, Germany, say that with a sensitive enough tests, they can detect just one positive in a single test tube samples taken from 30 patients.

A new study from Penn Vet will have eight dogs be exposed to COVID-19 positive saliva and urine samples and then test if they can discriminate between positive and negative samples.

A small French study has found that severely ill coronavirus patients given tocilizumab, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, were less likely to be put on life support and less likely to die.

DARPA is making a new kind of coronavirus test that looks for an immune response to coronavirus. It may detect the virus much earlier than current diagnostics. DARPA has filed for FDA authorization.

Two hormone treatments used in prostate cancer patients will be available before chemotherapy, as hospitals try to keep patients away from hospitals during the coronavirus crisis.

A Harvard University review found issues with each of 10 studies on hydroxychloroquine they examined. The drug can be immunosuppressive, which could be helpful or harmful for covid patients.

As a person ages, their immune system becomes suppressed and it takes longer for their body to recognise and attack the virus. Harvard scientists say this could be fixed by with NAD boosters.

DR ELLIE CANNON reveals how the oximeter, pictured, a simple tool available easily on the high street, can help catch Covid-19 before it turns deadly.

EVE SIMMONS: Becoming infected with coronavirus undoubtedly tops the list of current health fears for most Britons. But getting fat seems to come a close second.

Dr Giorgio Gentile gave Leonard Whitehurst, being treated at Royal Cornwall Hospital, the drug tocilizumab as a last ditch attempt to save his life. He had heard promising results from early trials.

The malaria-blocking bug, Microsporidia MB, was found by University of Glasgow scientists in the gut and genitals of mosquitoes living on the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya.

One sample collected from an Arizona coronavirus patient showed a deletion of 81 genetic 'letters' that suppresses the virus's ability to fight the human immune system, also seen as SARS began to fade.

Could gadgets - such as a prong for flushing loos and covers for keyboards - help too? ADRIAN MONTI asked experts to review a selection; we then rated them.

Sir Patrick Vallance told MPs on the Health and Social Care Select Committee that masks could have a 'marginal but positive' impact on curbing transmission of the life-threatening infection.

Researchers from Edinburgh and London say the approach, dubbed 'segmentation and shielding', is the only way to get the UK back to normal without overwhelming the NHS.

The UK's death toll (29,427) surpassed Italy's (29,315) today, meaning it is the worst-hit nation on the continent. But, even now, Britain's borders remain open, making it a global outlier.

The two party leaders clashed over the pandemic as they faced each other for the first time at Prime Minister's Question in the hushed surroundings of the mostly-empty House of Commons.

Experts at Florida Atlantic University conducted an experiment using a mannequin and laser lights. Health officials recommend a safe distance of six feet (two metres).

The Scottish government has dealt a potential hammer blow to Matt Hancock's coronavirus contact tracing app as it said it will only commit to the technology if it is shown to work.

Health officials are introducing a voluntary healthy lifestyle and exercise program for the town of Huntington, Long Island, which includes free nutrition advice and fitness classes.

A new survey from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that 80% said they would be concerned to go to a scheduled prenatal appointment amid the coronavirus pandemic.

GPs and councils in England were promised the results from hundreds of thousands of swabs carried out at drive-through centres after the UK shifted to 'pillar two' of its testing scheme.

Scientists in Glasgow trawled over data for more than 428,000 people who were part of the UK Biobank. Some 340 of those had recently tested positive for COVID-19 in hospital.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones faces some of the toughest decisions of his coaching career on Monday when he names his World Cup squad. He will never forget the calls he makes.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England missed out on the scoreboard in Cardiff - and they missed a huge learning opportunity. What did they gain from the match? Not much. What did they learn? Not much.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This was a real statement win from England and Twickenham was buzzing as the crowd realised they have a team who can cause real damage at the World Cup.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD - WORLD CUP WINNING COACH: The World Cup is up and running and my only concern about England against Tonga is evidence of discipline.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is not often you get a full nineday lay-off in tournament rugby these days and using this period to optimum effect is important for Eddie Jones and England.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Everything is coming to the boil nicely and sometime soon this England side is going to produce a performance for the ages. This Saturday would be the perfect time.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I can't imagine England have ever played better on the biggest stage. I felt a huge surge of pride watching this team and admiration for how clever and skilled they were.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I must admit to just shaking my head earlier this week when Eddie Jones started talking about making England into the greatest-ever rugby team.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is very seldom I tip against England, if ever, as I just never see them losing at rugby. But I must confess I make France the favourites in Paris.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD WEEKLY COLUMN: The highlights reel from that game will be brief but as a former England coach who has lost in filthy conditions at Murrayfield I can assure you victory will feel sweet.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have taken Ireland to the cleaners twice in the past 12 months, but only one of those victories counted for a bean and that was in Dublin 12 months ago.

Myriad Polos have come and gone over the years, with 12 million cars sold so far, including past World Car of the Year winners

From a design point of view, the shell (still) looks like a pregnant, stretched 911-shaped whale, which I (still) can’t believe anyone finds attractive – but I know they do

Like the Royal Wedding a few weeks ago, Royal Ascot a few days ago, or William Shakespeare and Windsor Castle a few centuries ago, we Brits are unbeatable when we play to our strengths

The A7 is a good-looking, sophisticated, old-school German motorway-muncher, with one eye on tomorrow as opposed to one foot in the past

For the entire time I had this car, my family knew where I was at every moment due to the bright yellow colour of the Suzuki Swift.

Visually, for a brand-new three-door hot hatch, this Fiesta ST is surprisingly on the tame side. A little too tame we all thought at first

The Champions League returned with a bang this week as Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig took huge steps towards three big upsets.

Spurs have lost both Harry Kane (hamstring) and Son Heung-min (broken arm) to serious injury in recent months, leaving them without a senior centre forward for most of the final weeks of the season.

PETER CROUCH: It was Tuesday afternoon when my phone began to ring and an unfamiliar number flashed up. bI'd spent the early part of the day at home, watching the rolling news bulletins.

Dele Alli reacted angrily to his 64th minute substitution during a 1-0 Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig on Wednesday. The England international has now been dropped to the bench.

MATT BARLOW AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Mourinho summoned Ndombele and was hoping to get a 'good hour' out of him. It was impossible to describe his hour as a good one.

Who'd have thought Jose Mourinho would have left a legacy at Old Trafford after all? Mourinho signings Nemanja Matic and Fred have been very important in their recent success.

JAMIE REDKNAPP: We look at VAR as if it's the oracle but in reality it's one man, sat behind a bank of screens at Stockley Park, offering his opinion. It's not matter of fact - it's subjective.