March 2020

Malaria drugs’ promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages

Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, including with President Donald Trump. But the evidence that they may help is thin, and a run on the drugs is complicating access for people who need them for rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Chloroquine and a similar drug, hydroxychloroquine, showed encouraging signs in […]

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Choreographer Liam Scarlett to leave Royal Ballet

Image copyright Getty Images Liam Scarlett, one of the UK’s leading choreographers, will no longer be working with London’s Royal Ballet, the company has announced. The move follows a disciplinary investigation over alleged incidents of sexual misconduct with students. However the ballet said the inquiry had found “no matters to pursue” in regard to claims

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45 Tweets From Parents About Social Distancing With Kids

45 Tweets From Parents About Social Distancing With Kids | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost Parenting. ©2020 Verizon Media. All rights reserved. Huffington Post. The coronavirus pandemic has upended day-to-day life for everyone, but perhaps one of the most vocal groups during this time of uncertainty is parents. Thanks to school closures, “shelter in place”

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Chrissy Teigen Reminds Trump There Are Things More Painful Than Coronavirus Test

Chrissy Teigen is having none of Donald Trump’s complaints about the coronavirus test.  After the president told reporters last week that there was “nothing pleasant” about taking the test, Teigen trumped his experience with one of hers: childbirth. And everything that comes with it.  “My vagina was ripped to my asshole giving birth to Luna.

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Coronavirus: All non-essential shops to close immediately

Image copyright Getty Images All shops selling non-essential goods will be closed immediately as the government imposes tougher controls to try and fight the coronavirus. The shutdown will include clothing and electronic shops and other premises such as chocolate and book chains. However, shops which sell essential items, such as supermarkets and pharmacies, will remain

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