Shutdown could continue for ‘extended period’ as schools close after cases rise to 70.

GOVERNMENT coronavirus shutdown measures could continue for an "extended period of time" as schools close for two weeks after Covid-19 Irish cases rose to 70. Schools, colleges, childcare facilities, and cultural institutions will close until March 29.

Newborn Baby Tests Positive For Coronavirus In UK

A newborn baby who has tested positive for coronavirus is believed to be one of the world’s youngest patients with the disease. The infant and its mother both tested positive at a north London hospital and staff who had contact with the pair have been advised to self-isolate. The mother was rushed to hospital days earlier with suspected pneumonia and she and her child are being treated at separate hospitals, The Sun reported.

Arsenal Manager, Arteta Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Arsenal has confirmed that head coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for Covid-19. The announcement on Thursday evening follows the Premier League’s statement that this weekend’s games would go ahead as planned but the news about Arteta could force an immediate rethink. Meanwhile, the Gunners have closed their training ground and club staff who had recent contact with Arteta will now self-isolate.

Man arrested after he took off face mask, licked his fingers and wiped his saliva on a train's handrail amid coronavirus crisis (video)

A man has been arrested after he took off his face mask while on a train, then licked his fingers, before wiping his saliva on a train’s handrail amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. 

Supermodel Naomi Campbell turns up for flight in full hazmat suit, goggles, face mask and rubber gloves

Naomi Campbell is not taking chances as the coronavirus pandemic worsens. The supermodel arrived for her flight in a full hazmat suit, goggles, face mask and rubber gloves. Last year July, before the coronavirus became an epidemic, Naomi did a video showing how she sanitizes everything when she gets on a plane.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau self-isolates after wife develops flu-like symptoms after returning from the UK

Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau is self-isolating after his wife returned from London with 'flu-like symptoms'.According to an official statement released on Thursday morning, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, 44, recently returned from the United Kingdom and began displaying mild flu-like symptoms, including a low fever, on Wednesday night.

Kenya’s only white female giraffe and her calf killed by poachers

Kenya’s only female white giraffe and her calf have been killed by poachers at Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy, Garissa county. In a statement released by Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy, it was gathered that the bodies of the two giraffes were found “in a skeletal state after being killed by armed poachers” in Garissa in eastern Kenya.

Little girl holds an elaborate funeral for her pet rodent, complete with an obituary, and her family turned up in black for the ceremony (video)

A little girl's pet gerbil passed away and her family held a full funeral service for the dead rodent. The girl, named Marley from Houston, loved her pet Matheo like a friend and when it passed away, she wanted to say goodbye in the same way she would a friend.

Coronavirus: Seven more people test positive for Covid-19 in Ireland, including first case of patient who has not been abroad

13 cases of coronavirus confirmed in the republic as seven more people test positive for it. Corkman who had not been overseas or come into contact with any of the existing known cases diagnosed. All outpatients appointments at CUH for Friday cancelled and strict visitor restrictions in place

UK Health Minister tests positive for coronavirus

UK’s Health Minister, Nadine Dorries who fell ill on Friday, March 7 has tested positive for coronavirus. Dorries has been self-isolating at home since receiving the diagnosis.She is the first Member of Parliament to be diagnosed with coronavirus, prompting concerns about the potential spread of the illness at Westminster and even at Downing Street where she attended a reception last week. In a statement released by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), it is understood that the Conservative MP is recovering.