Diary of Covid-19 (Part II)

Day 6 since I met Covid 19 It’s Mother’s Day and I’m in bed with coronavirus. My kids can wave at me from the safety of the corridor outside my room but no hugs or kisses today. Thank goodness they still show absolutely no signs of symptoms.  Their dad is away and in self isolation […]

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Diary of Covid-19 (Part I)

Everyone at the small lunch I attended last Sunday picked up Covid 19, including the birthday girl. No one was coughing or sneezing and we had sanitising wipes and hand gel between courses. We greeted each other with elbows and air kisses, but we still all caught it. It turned out that one of the […]

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Is there a tech alternative to travel bans?

In China, authorities are using apps to help reduce the need for travel bans. James Liang, an economist and the chairman of Trip.com Group Ltd, one of the world’s largest OTAs which just held the Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call on March 18, 2020, shared his thoughts on current events, their effects on the travel […]

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How vitamin C can protect against the risk of coronavirus

Few weeks ago Italy went into government-imposed lockdown as the coronavirus epidemic finally – and inevitably, perhaps – hit European shores. The World Health Organisation has warned governments around the world to step up preparations to deal with a full-blown pandemic – preparations which, it claimed this week, fell short of where it expected them […]

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How to help an autistic child during the Coronavirus outbreak

Sudden change is never easy and often bewildering, but for young people on the autistic spectrum, it is especially difficult to navigate – and sometimes distressing. The coronavirus spread has resulted in unavoidable change, leading to the closure of many schools and community settings, with the intention of slowing the pandemic. This has meant families […]

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Coronavirus anxiety & looking after your mental health

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In this time of uncertainty, the mental toll on people can be considerable. The disruption to daily life can engender anxiety, stress and depression. Dr Niall Campbell, consultant psychiatrist at the Priory’s Roehampton Hospital, says: “I have begun to see existing and new patients who are extremely anxious about coronavirus and its potential effect on […]

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How to care for someone who might have Coronavirus Covid-19

The Novel Coronavirus (covid 19) is a highly virulent virus, originally identified in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China in January 2020. The virus is highly contagious and has been swift to spread across much of the World. Most people go on to make a full recovery. However, for a minority of people it […]

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Coronavirus – Tips on coping with self isolation

GP Clare Gerada, 60, has been in self isolation herself for over a week since contracting the new coronovirus after a trip to New York. Here are her tips for getting through lockdown. Make sure you and your family plan ahead so you have the support you need. Find at least one person (ideally two) […]

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Coronavirus – Top tips to hasten your recovery

Talk of coronavirus is inescapable. It is dominating our media and because of this there are sometimes mixed messages. Government advice is constantly updating as the situation develops.The Novel Coronavirus (covid-19) is a highly virulent virus, originally located in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China.  The virus has been swift to spread and has resulted […]

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