Coronavirus LIVE updates: Boris Johnson addresses nation as Britain goes into lockdown

Using language Britain will not have heard since the Second World War, Prime Minister Boris Johnson placed the UK on lockdown and urged us all to 'stay at home' in this 'moment of national emergency'.The UK has been placed on lockdown tonight as the Prime Minister made an extraordinary address to the nation. In language unheard since the time of war, Boris Johnson spoke of a nation of Brits "enlisted" in the battle against coronavirus.

Ever wondered why The Gambia is called ‘The Smiling Coast’, here’s why

like many African countries, the independent people of Zambia chose their country’s name in connection with a need to identify with something uniquely African and resembling their environment. Before 1964, the territory that is Zambia was known as Northern Rhodesia. It shared boundary with Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. Indeed, Rhodesia itself was a British colony that covered territories in southern Africa which included today’s Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was named after Cecil Rhodes, a private financier of British colonialism and a one-time colonial governor.

Fact Check: No, Putin has not unleashed lions on Russian streets to enforce Corona lockdown

Many countries are enforcing a lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, which has already claimed more than 13,000 people and infected over 3 lakh globally. Social media is full of measures taken by respective governments to fight the menace.

Coronavirus pandemic and mental health: How we can help people in quarantine

No part of the world can any longer claim to be completely safe from the coronavirus outbreak that has now spread to 77 countries, infecting over 90,000 people in a span of just three months. As on March 4, more than 3,198 people had died due to Covid-19 (the disease caused by this variant of the coronavirus).

Coronavirus: Newlyweds kiss in Italy through protective masks at their wedding (Photos)

Despite the alarming cases of coronavirus and deaths from the disease in Italy, a couple still went ahead to get married.

2-year-old dog gives birth to 20 puppies after 24 hours in labour (photos)

After 24 hours of intense labor, a two-year-old Alapaha blue blood bulldog named Cali gave birth to 20 puppies, despite being predicted to bear just six.

Don’t stop tithing even if you lose your job due to coronavirus – Televangelist Copeland

Kenneth Copeland, an American Televangelist may have just sparked controversy after he made a comment about what Christians must do in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The multimillionaire televangelist told his viewers not to stop paying their tithes and sowing seeds even if they lose their jobs because of coronavirus.

Viruses: their extraordinary role in shaping human evolution

Viruses give us infections from the common cold to COVID-19 and AIDS. But research shows that they may also have played a key role in shaping the evolution of Homo sapiens. Coronavirus, Zika, Ebola, flu, even the boring old common cold we’re all familiar with the viruses that plague humanity. But while we know they make us sick, it may be surprising to discover that, over millions of years, we’ve managed to harness and domesticate these crafty invaders.

Coronavirus: US mother breaks down after diapers go out of stock. Viral video

A heartbreaking video of a woman crying over sold-out diapers has gone viral on the internet people across the world have started hoarding essentials like sanitisers and toilet paper due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

This Matchstick Animation Helps People Understand the Importance of Social Distancing

By now, pretty much everyone knows the importance of “social distancing” while we attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. However, if you’re not exactly sure why it helps, perhaps this video created by LA-based artist Juan Delcan and his partner Valentina Izaguirre can help.