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COVID-19 tracking software available for CDC and NHS courtesy of Palantir
The partnership between Palantir the CDC began around the middle of March, which uses a curated web app to track the COVID-19 spread.
17 mourners infected at funeral of suspected coronavirus victim
Extended family members aged between 21 and 88 have symptoms of COVID-19 after attending a funeral on 13 March.
Senseless attacks on health care workers on the rise
Nurses told not to wear their uniform outside hospitals after an NHS worker sustained facial injuries after being punched.
UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
Heir to the throne, Prince Charles, also tested positive earlier this week.
Sex offender becomes first COVID-19 patient to die in UK prison
The 84-year-old convict with underlying health issues passed away at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire.
Cannabis growing Brit found poisoned to death in Spain
A generator leaking carbon monoxide poisoned a British man in his apartment where his body was found days after his death.
Heartless landlady evicts NHS paramedic over COVID-19 fear
The panicked woman stated that it was "a matter of time" before Joseph Hoar got infected by the novel coronavirus.
British tourists evicted from flight over COVID-19 fears
Passengers on board a flight from Sofia to London forced British tourists to deboard after they were suspected to be coming from a quarantined ski resort in Bansko.
American backpacker posts farewell video on Instagram before committing suicide
A distressed woman took her life after losing custody of her child and breaking up with her boyfriend.
Coronavirus scams: robbers use COVID-19 crisis to scam panicked victims
Unsuspecting victims have been conned out of £800,000 last month in novel coronavirus related scams.
First-class fracas: Sean Bean hits wife with glass on British Airways flight
The drunken duo lashed out at each other while flying from Vancouver to Heathrow.
COVID-19 in UK: £1,000 fine or jail time for skipping quarantine, refusing test
New regulations might see those above 70 self-isolated, uncooperative coronavirus suspects and patients fined or jailed, and low-risk prisoners released early from jail.
COVID-19 breath test developed by British scientists
Rapid screening technology may soon replace cheek swabs by detecting biomarkers in breath.
Ryanair passengers panic, vomit during Storm Dennis turbulence
Passengers were left terrified and ill as their Ryanair flight was rocked by air turbulence.
Man arrested in Egypt for alleged sexual assault has returned to the UK
After spending five days in an Egyptian prison, a British tourist has been allowed to return to the United Kingdom.
Racist teens yell 'coronavirus' before robbing Asian man in London
The first incident of coronavirus related hate crime has been reported in the UK by a Thai man who was racially abused, robbed and assaulted by two teenagers.
British man arrested in Egypt for patting airport security guard on the back
A father-of-four from Surrey remains in prison after being accused of sexually assaulting a security guard.
Parents charged for damages after son dies in scooter accident
A heartless hostel asked the parents of a British tourist to pay for the repairs of the vehicle he was driving when he crashed and died.
Is Nessie dead? Mysterious giant skeleton washes up on Scottish beach
A massive skeleton found on a beach after Storm Ciara has people wondering if it belonged to the Loch Ness Monster.
British coronavirus 'super-spreader' named, recovering in quarantine
The Brighton businessman who is suspected to have infected over 11 people remains under quarantine in London, after he claims to have beaten the virus.
Lifeboat escapes disaster while trying to save reckless surfer amid Storm Ciara
A rescue mission to save a surfer almost turned tragic when the lifeboat was nearly flipped over by tempestuous waves.
Coronavirus: Number of confirmed cases doubles in UK
The Wuhan Novel Coronavirus has been declared a "serious and imminent threat" as eight people have been diagnosed with the virus in the UK.
Third flight scheduled to take more British citizens out of Wuhan
The Foreign Office has asked 30,000 British citizens to leave China while arrangements are being made for another evacuation flight from Wuhan.
British evacuee with coronavirus symptoms was not screened before evacuation flight
During evacuation, the man was not screened even after having symptoms of the infection.
British man claims whisky and honey cured his coronavirus infection
A British man residing in Wuhan believes drinking whisky and honey helped him recover from the deadly coronavirus infection.
Brit evacuee falls ill after second evacuation flight from Wuhan
A British citizen who evacuated on the second repatriation flight fell ill after landing in the UK.
Two people from the same family in the UK test positive for Wuhan Coronavirus
The chief medical officer has confirmed that two individuals have tested positive for the novel coronavirus and are under treatment in Newcastle.
Only 83 Brits evacuated from Wuhan while dozens remain stranded
Evacuation plans to get British citizens out of China remain problematic as only 83 of the 150 ticket holing passengers managed to board the flight that has departed from China.
Interpol is hunting woman suspected to have abducted her British daughter
A European Arrest Warrant had been issued for a Lithuanian woman suspected to have fled the UK after abducting her own daughter.
UK to send in military after China blocks repatriation efforts
After China blocked an evacuation flight, the UK is planning to send in the military to evacuate British citizens from Wuhan.