ir Coronavirus Australia numbers: how many new cases are there? Covid-19 map, statistics and graph By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T02:14:30Z Is Australia flattening the curve? We bring together all the latest Covid-19 confirmed cases, maps, stats and graphs from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA, WA, Tasmania, ACT and NT to get a broad picture of the Australian outbreak and track the impact of government response.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s daily coronavirus emailDownload the free Guardian app to get the most important news notificationsDue to the difference in reporting times between states, territories and the federal government, it can be difficult to get a current picture of how many confirmed cases of coronavirus there are in Australia.Here, we’ve brought together all the figures in one place, along with comparisons with other countries. Continue reading... Full Article Australia news Coronavirus outbreak New South Wales Queensland Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Victoria Tasmania South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory Infectious diseases
ir Dying too young: coronavirus, my Māori family and me By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:00:37Z Lockdown has granted me the blessing of getting to know my father, but it has also underlined the severe health inequalities we faceCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageI hardly recognise the man in front of me. He staggers on one leg, his eye twitches, his stomach stretches past his waist.“I got some fry bread for us,” he grins, his toothless smile reminding me he is getting old and so am I.” Continue reading... Full Article Māori New Zealand Coronavirus outbreak Asia Pacific World news
ir 'It's a really weird realisation': when cancelled holidays come with silver linings By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T00:00:12Z From accidentally making money due to currency fluctuations, to paying down debt, for some Australians cancelled overseas trips have had surprising windfallsFrom June 2018 to June 2019, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says Australians made a record 11.3 million trips overseas – double the number of trips just 10 years ago. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of Australians have been forced to cancel or alter their international travel plans.This has left many Australians struggling to get refunds from travel providers. Flight Centre was charging $300 in processing fees per person, in some cases leading to fees that cost more than the value of the refund, until the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission stepped in and threatened legal action, causing the company to waive fees for trips cancelled by travel providers. The ACCC also warned travel providers against retroactively changing their cancellation policies after tour companies including Topdeck and Intrepid attempted to retrospectively apply updated refund policies that would force customers to take credit rather than cash for cancelled trips. Continue reading... Full Article Travel Australia holidays Australian lifestyle Consumer affairs Life and style Money
ir Coronavirus and culture: 'We're waiting it out in paradise' By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:00:37Z When the coronavirus crisis hit, Yolngu elders moved back to east Arnhem Land homelands where they found freedom, peace, and powerThis is part two of a four-part series about Indigenous caretakers of culture in the time of coronavirusSign up for Guardian Australia’s daily coronavirus emailDownload the free Guardian app to get the most important news notificationsAdapting to change is something Yolngu are good at, senior Rirratjingu songman Witiyana Marika says.When the coronavirus first started making news, community leadership met to plan how they would manage if Covid-19 arrived in eastern Arnhem land. Senior men and women met with the emergency taskforce, the local Miwatj health service and the Laynhapuy homelands organisation to take the most vulnerable people further away from risk. Continue reading... Full Article Indigenous Australians Australia news
ir Fear of flying foxes: coronavirus is topping off a bad year for Australia's bats By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:00:37Z They’ve faced drought, extreme heat and bushfires, and now they have to deal with a new paranoia courtesy of the pandemicAustralia’s bats are turning up in increasing numbers in city suburbs. But as they search for food, they’re bringing for some a newfound paranoia thanks to a global pandemic that likely sprang from one of their overseas relatives.In Ingham in far north Queensland, an influx of more than 200,000 little red flying foxes in January was variously described as a “swarm”, a “tornado” and an “infestation”. Continue reading... Full Article Wildlife Australia news Coronavirus outbreak Infectious diseases Animals
ir Cedar Meats cluster: why abattoir workers are on the coronavirus frontline By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:00:37Z As the US deals with a Covid-19 catastrophe in its meatworks, the Melbourne factory points to the potential for outbreaks in AustraliaSign up for Guardian Australia’s daily coronavirus emailDownload the free Guardian app to get the most important news notificationsWorking in an abattoir at the best of times is tough. The hours are long, the labour is intensive and, for rank and file labourers, the pay is low.Now, in the Covid-19 crisis, workers have one more thing to worry about – around the world their factories have proved to be a hotbed of infection. As Australia moves to ease lockdown laws, meat workers may still be at the frontline of exposure and infection. Continue reading... Full Article Health Coronavirus outbreak Victoria Melbourne Business Australian economy Industrial relations Infectious diseases Australia news
ir Coronavirus world map: which countries have the most cases and deaths? By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T10:40:56Z Covid-19 has spread around the planet, sending billions of people into lockdown as health services struggle to cope. Find out where the virus has spread, and where it has been most deadlyCoronavirus map of the UKCoronavirus map of the USCoronavirus cases in Australia Continue reading... Full Article Coronavirus outbreak Infectious diseases World news
ir Thai elephants, out of work due to coronavirus, trudge home By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:59:48 -0400 The millions of unemployed in Thailand due to the coronavirus include elephants dependent on tourists to feed their voracious appetites. With scant numbers of foreign visitors, commercial elephant camps and sanctuaries lack funds for their upkeep and have sent more than 100 of the animals trudging back to their natural habitats. Full Article
ir Toronto Zoo hatches its first critically endangered Madagascar spider tortoise By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 22:52:00 -0400 The Toronto Zoo announced on Wednesday it had successfully hatched a baby Madagascar spider tortoise, its first successful hatching of the critically endangered species. Full Article
ir Has the new coronavirus mutated to be more contagious? Experts weigh in By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:13:00 -0400 Scientists are cautioning that it’s still too early to know how the novel coronavirus mutates after a preliminary study in the U.S. claimed that a new strain of the virus has emerged that is more dominant and contagious than the original. Full Article
ir Can the blood of a llama named 'Winter' be used to protect against coronavirus? By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:27:43 -0400 What may be the latest hope in the hunt to develop a treatment for COVID-19 comes from an unusual source – a furry, four-year-old llama named 'Winter' that is living on a farm in the Belgium countryside. Full Article
ir Paul O'Grady believes he's 'most definitely' had coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T16:04:55Z Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ir Kate Garraway says husband Derek Draper is 'still very ill' in intensive care as she speaks of 'torture' over 'horrific virus' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T06:09:00Z "I am very aware that I'm not the only one going through this torture" Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
ir Harry Potter star Rupert Grint announces he is expecting first baby with partner Georgia Groome By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T18:54:00Z Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has announced he and partner Georgia Groome are expecting their first child together. Full Article
ir Tim Brooke-Taylor dead: Goodies co-stars lead tributes as actor dies aged 79 after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T14:40:00Z Bill Oddie hails Brooke-Taylor as 'true visual comic' Stephen Fry, Rob Brydon and Jack Dee also pay tribute Brooke-Taylor joins public figures to have died after contracting Covid-19 Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
ir Jesy Nelson shows off dramatic blonde hair transformation after Chris Hughes 'split' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T05:59:00Z The Little Mix singer has reportedly broken up with former Love Island contestant Chris Hughes Full Article
ir Ricky Gervais criticises celebrities complaining about lockdown while NHS staff 'risk their health' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T08:05:47Z The comedian praised "selfless" NHS workers on the front line Full Article
ir Dynamo says he's 'definitely through the worst' after coronavirus diagnosis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T09:45:48Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
ir Ovie Soko's new lockdown haircut leaves fans divided By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T15:59:03Z Like many, Ovie Soko has staved off lockdown boredom by getting rid of his hair Full Article
ir Liam Payne drops biggest hint yet that One Direction will reform for 10-year anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T20:29:00Z The singer said the milestone would be a "very special moment". Full Article
ir Rita Wilson details coronavirus ordeal and warns of treatment side effects By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T06:15:00Z The actress and her husband, Tom Hanks, were both hospitalised with the deadly virus Full Article
ir Real Housewives star Kara Keough donates baby's organs after her son dies tragically during birth By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T11:21:33Z McCoy is Keough's second child with her husband, Kyle Bosworth Full Article
ir Ben Fogle's idea for the Queen's birthday hasn't exactly gone down well By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T10:04:29Z The TV presenter has united the nation – though not in the way he hoped to Full Article
ir Margaret Qualley says environmental activism made her 'not popular' in school By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T14:12:03Z The Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood star has praised teenage activists Full Article
ir The Bourne Isolation: Matt Damon hangs out with locals as he spends lockdown in Irish town By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T10:50:00Z The Hollywood star was filming The Last Duel in Dublin when lockdown measures kicked in Full Article
ir Victoria Beckham hosts 'virtual' 46th birthday party By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T16:51:25Z The designer is inviting us all to her Instagram party Full Article
ir Brian Dennehy dead: First Blood actor dies, aged 81 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T18:01:00Z Hollywood actor Brian Dennehy has died at the age of 81, his daughter has said. The star, known for roles in films including First Blood and Cocoon, died on Wednesday due to natural causes. His daughter Elizabeth announced the news on Twitter. Full Article
ir Jack Savoretti hails teachers as 'unsung heroes' of coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T14:17:59Z The musician has been home-schooling his two children Full Article
ir McFly rerecord their classic hit All About You in support of the NHS By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T07:07:00Z The group originally released the chart-topping track in 2005 Full Article
ir Victoria Beckham shares adorable childhood snaps to mark her 46th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:25:00Z The former Spice Girl celebrated her birthday with a throwback to her youth Full Article
ir Piers Morgan slams 'prima donna millionaire' Victoria Beckham for furloughing fashion brand staff By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T07:25:00Z Beckham is also sacrificing her own pay Full Article
ir Tom Hanks details coronavirus ordeal and reveals wife Rita Wilson 'went through a tougher time' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T12:23:00Z The actor and his wife both tested positive for the virus in Australia Full Article
ir Idris Elba: 'The world should take a week of quarantine every year' to remember coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T12:25:00Z The actor and his wife Sabrina both tested positive for Covid-19 last month Full Article
ir Sir David Attenborough and Danny Dyer among celebrities teaching new BBC home schooling learning programming By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T05:51:00Z Parents are getting a helping hand from some famous faces Full Article
ir Amanda Holden is our lockdown style inspiration in cut-out floral mini-dress By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:33:00Z The Heart Radio star is still bringing a touch of glamour to her working day Full Article
ir Apprentice star Thomas Skinner and girlfriend expecting first child By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T15:28:47Z Skinner joked that Lord Sugar could be in the running to become a godfather Full Article
ir Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson welcome baby girl By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:41:00Z The baby is the couple's first child Full Article
ir Jennifer Lopez shares sweet birthday message for Alex Rodriguez's daughter Ella By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:59:33Z J.Lo's future step-daughter has already ear-marked a very special item from the singer's wardrobe... Full Article
ir Shirley Knight death: Oscar-nominated actress dies aged 83 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T17:50:00Z Oscar-nominated actress Shirley Knight has died aged 83. Full Article
ir Singer Marianne Faithfull out of hospital after NHS 'saved her life' during coronavirus scare By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T19:16:00Z Singer Marianne Faithfull has been discharged from hospital after being admitted for treatment while she displayed symptoms of coronavirus. Full Article
ir Shakira graduates from Ancient Philosophy course after studying during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T08:21:30Z From headlining the Super Bowl to reading up on Plato... Full Article
ir Gogglebox's Jonathan Tapper says weight loss helped him beat coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T11:29:00Z Jonathan Tapper says he "couldn't move at one point" and was "really struggling for breath" Full Article
ir Johnny Depp's libel battle against The Sun postponed due to coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-03-20T15:19:00Z Hollywood star Johnny Depp's libel battle against The Sun newspaper has been postponed thanks to coronavirus as the actor is stuck in France and unable to fly to London. Full Article
ir Beyoncé teams up with Twitter CEO to make huge coronavirus donation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T05:58:00Z The superstar has made a donation through her BeyGood foundation Full Article
ir Captain Tom Moore tops the singles chart ahead of his 100th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:20:00Z His rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone with Michael Ball is the fastest selling single of 2020 to date Full Article
ir Yeezus! Kanye West is a billionaire, Forbes Magazine reveals By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T10:31:01Z Rapper and fashion designer Kanye West is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes Magazine. Full Article
ir Dua Lipa reveals orange hair in cute quarantine snap with boyfriend Anwar Hadid By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:58:20Z The Hotter than Hell singer has revealed her new 'do in a sweet Instagram post Full Article
ir Laurence Fox was dumped by his mixed-race girlfriend after BBC Question time comments about race By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T13:33:00Z Laurence Fox was dumped by his mixed-race girlfriend after his rant about racism on BBC Question earlier this year. Full Article
ir Kristen Stewart unveils bold new orange hair for quarantine By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:14:09Z The actress had her hair dyed shortly before the lockdown Full Article
ir The Goonies cast reenact movie scene in a virtual reunion 35 years on By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T06:59:00Z Josh Gad hosted a virtual reunion with the cast and filmmakers from the iconic 1985 film Full Article