politicalite--2020-03-04--CORONA-CRISIS: Parliament ‘Could Close For Months’ To Stop 650 Superspreaders

PARLIAMENT could be forced to close for “ the longest recess ever ” as Britain battles the Coronavirus epidemic that is set to sweep the country .
Lindsay Hoyle and the Governments Chief Medical Officer held emergency talks last night and discussed the possibility of parliament closing to stop the spread of the deadly disease .
Insiders fear that the House of Commons 650 MPs could become ‘ superspreaders ’ .
Hoyle is said to be worried about 3,000 staff that work in the building and as 650 MPs travel up and down the country meeting constituents and could potentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worries because the Palace of Westminster is a major tourist attraction .
The prime minister ’ s spokesperson said : “ It ’ s not for me to speak for parliament but I ’ m sure parliament will itself be led by the advice of the experts in terms of taking the steps it needs in order to protect the people that work there.
” A spokesperson for parliament said : “ We are monitoring the situation closely and continue to work with the Department for Health and Public Health England .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures including placing information posters across the parliamentary estate encouraging thorough handwashing.
” “ We have been reassured by Public Health England that the steps we are taking to reduce the risk of transmission are proportionate and reasonable.
” KEEP THEM LOCKED UP & TURN ON THE CAMERAS !
ONE Twitter user came up with a solution to stop the 650 right-honorbale superspreaders .
“ It would be better for the MPs to be kept quarantined in the Palace of Westminster for a few months instead.
” said ex-Medical Student Dave Jones .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all times , and keep them in a permanent debate until they all go mad .
It would be like Black Mirror meets Big Brother .
”

PARLIAMENT could be forced to close for “the longest recess ever” as Britain battles the Coronavirus epidemic that is set to sweep the country.
Lindsay Hoyle and the Governments Chief Medical Officer held emergency talks last night and discussed the possibility of parliament closing to stop the spread of the deadly disease.
Insiders fear that the House of Commons 650 MPs could become ‘superspreaders’.
Hoyle is said to be worried about 3,000 staff that work in the building and as 650 MPs travel up and down the country meeting constituents and could potentially spread the disease.
There are also worries because the Palace of Westminster is a major tourist attraction.
The prime minister’s spokesperson said: “It’s not for me to speak for parliament but I’m sure parliament will itself be led by the advice of the experts in terms of taking the steps it needs in order to protect the people that work there.”
A spokesperson for parliament said: “We are monitoring the situation closely and continue to work with the Department for Health and Public Health England.
“We have taken a range of precautionary measures including placing information posters across the parliamentary estate encouraging thorough handwashing.”
“We have been reassured by Public Health England that the steps we are taking to reduce the risk of transmission are proportionate and reasonable.”
KEEP THEM LOCKED UP & TURN ON THE CAMERAS!
ONE Twitter user came up with a solution to stop the 650 right-honorbale superspreaders.
“It would be better for the MPs to be kept quarantined in the Palace of Westminster for a few months instead.” said ex-Medical Student Dave Jones.
“Keep the cameras and microphones on at all times, and keep them in a permanent debate until they all go mad. It would be like Black Mirror meets Big Brother.”
More follows.


politicalite--2020-03-04--FLYBE-OVER: Planes IMPOUNDED as Budget Airline Set To COLLAPSE Tonight

BUDGET Airline Flybe looks set to collapse tonight after talks with the Government over a £100m loan failed at the last minute .
In a similar fashion to doomed Thomas Cook that collapsed in September 2019 the Exeter based budget airline is set to collapse .
The firm has reportedly already begun turning passengers away from airports across the country .
The Government already bailed out the company in January giving it tax relief – but the deadly Coronavirus has had an adverse effect on the Brit firm causing a huge slump in bookings since the outbreak .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ impounded at UK airports ’ according to reports with the final flights set to land at across Britain tonight .
( Wednesday ) Peter Smith , an ITV journalist , tweeted : ‘ Has FlyBe just ceased operating in front of my eyes ?
” “ Waiting to board a FlyBe flight to Birmingham and all of their flights have just been cancelled.
” A spokeswoman said : “ Flybe can confirm that , following a miscommunication regarding re-fuelling this evening , two flights were delayed and that due to the crew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been cancelled .
Normal operations have now resumed.
” “ We sincerely apologise to those passengers inconvenienced by the disruption to their travel plans .
”

– PLANES ‘IMPOUNDED AT UK AIRPORTS’
– PASSENGERS BEING ‘TURNED AWAY’
– FLYBE FAILED TO FIND £100 MILLION
– 2,000 JOBS LOST
– HOLIDAYS CANCELLED
– LAST NIGHT FIRM INSISTED ‘EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL’
BUDGET Airline Flybe collapsed last night after talks with the Government over a £100m loan failed at the last minute.
In a similar fashion to doomed Thomas Cook that collapsed in September 2019 the Exeter based budget airline collapsed over night as its last flights landed across the UK.
The firm has reportedly already begun turning passengers away from airports across the country last night with its planes being impounded at UK airports.
The CAA said it has not been commissioned by the Government to operate flights to repatriate stranded travellers – as happened when airlines Monarch and Thomas Cook failed – because there is “enough capacity in the market for people to travel via alternative airlines, rail and coach operations”.
A Government spokesman said it has asked coach and train operators to accept Flybe tickets and airlines to offer reduced fares “to ensure passengers can make their journeys as smoothly as possible”.
The Government had already bailed out the company in January giving it tax relief – but the deadly Coronavirus has had an adverse effect on the Brit firm causing a huge slump in bookings since the outbreak which the firm said: “made a difficult situation worse”.
Peter Smith, an ITV journalist, tweeted last night: ‘Has FlyBe just ceased operating in front of my eyes?”
“Waiting to board a FlyBe flight to Birmingham and all of their flights have just been cancelled.”
Last night a spokeswoman said: “Flybe can confirm that, following a miscommunication regarding re-fuelling this evening, two flights were delayed and that due to the crew now being out of hours, have been cancelled. Normal operations have now resumed.”
“We sincerely apologise to those passengers inconvenienced by the disruption to their travel plans.”
But this morning the company admitted defeat with chief executive Mark Anderson saying the company had made “every possible attempt” to avoid collapse but had been “unable to overcome significant funding challenges”.
“The UK has lost one of its greatest regional assets,” Mr Anderson said.
“Flybe has been a key part of the UK aviation industry for four decades, connecting regional communities, people and businesses across the entire nation.
“I thank all our partners and the communities we have been privileged to serve. Above all I would like to thank the Flybe team for their incredible commitment and dedication.”
More follows.


politicalite--2020-03-04--BREXIT BANK HOLIDAY: Britain is set to get a new PATRIOTIC Holiday to mark Brexit

A BREXIT Day bank holiday could soon become a reality as the bill passed it ’ s first parliamentary hurdle .
Pro-Brexit Tory backbencher Peter Bone led calls for a United Kingdom Day in June to celebrate Brexit , the Union and the Queen .
His proposed bank holiday would fall on the Friday nearest to June 23 – the date of the EU referendum in 2016 – and could also mark the Queen ’ s birthday and coronation anniversary , both of which fall in June .
The Wellingborough MP said an extra day off would boost workers ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gap ” between the late May and the late August bank holidays in England , Scotland and Wales .
Introducing his June Bank Holiday ( Creation ) Bill , Mr Bone said Boris Johnson ’ s Government had been “ quite sniffy ” about his proposals .
He added : “ This has rather surprised and disappointed me .
I can understand the former government having reservations , as they always saw the UK leaving the EU as a duty , not an opportunity .
“ Whereas this Government wholeheartedly believes in it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be why not mark this great democratic event ?
” To his detractors , Mr Bone said : “ If there are a handful of people who reject all these things , well of course , they can always work on United Kingdom Day.
” There are currently eight bank holidays a year in England and Wales , nine in Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland .
The Bill was introduced without a vote , with a second reading scheduled for June 26 , which Mr Bone said would happen to be United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has little chance of making further progress in its current form without Government backing .

A BREXIT Day bank holiday could soon become a reality as the bill passed it’s first parliamentary hurdle.
Pro-Brexit Tory backbencher Peter Bone led calls for a United Kingdom Day in June to celebrate Brexit, the Union and the Queen.
His proposed bank holiday would fall on the Friday nearest to June 23 – the date of the EU referendum in 2016 – and could also mark the Queen’s birthday and coronation anniversary, both of which fall in June.
The Wellingborough MP said an extra day off would boost workers’ productivity as there is “a long gap” between the late May and the late August bank holidays in England, Scotland and Wales.
Introducing his June Bank Holiday (Creation) Bill, Mr Bone said Boris Johnson’s Government had been “quite sniffy” about his proposals.
He added: “This has rather surprised and disappointed me. I can understand the former government having reservations, as they always saw the UK leaving the EU as a duty, not an opportunity.
“Whereas this Government wholeheartedly believes in it. So my question to them would be why not mark this great democratic event?”
To his detractors, Mr Bone said: “If there are a handful of people who reject all these things, well of course, they can always work on United Kingdom Day.”
There are currently eight bank holidays a year in England and Wales, nine in Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland.
The Bill was introduced without a vote, with a second reading scheduled for June 26, which Mr Bone said would happen to be United Kingdom Day if it existed.
It has little chance of making further progress in its current form without Government backing.
Article courtesy of Press Association


politicalite--2020-03-04--SPITTING IMAGE IS BACK! BritBox Brings Back Britain’s Best Loved Puppet Show

SPITTING Image is back after 24 years after streaming website BritBox picked up the series .
The series will launch in autumn and will take the mickey out of the Harry and Meg , The Duke of York , Donald Trump , Boris Johnson , Kanye West and Beyonce .
The programme originally ran from 1984 to 1996 and featured Margaret Thatcher in a suit , the Queen Mother drinking gin and Ronald Reagan in bed with two red call buttons , marked Nurse and Nuke .
The series is the first commission by BritBox – a joint venture between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hit series that aired on ITV in the 1980s and 1990s had many fans in the people it took the piss out off , including former Cabinet Minister Edwina Currie .
“ IT MEANT YOU WAS AT THE TOP ” – Edwina Currie Edwina Currie said that Thatcher ‘ loved ’ the series telling The Guardian a few years ago : “ As far as I was concerned , the fact that they were lampooning me on the programme was fine , because I was a very junior minister , and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was getting my little message across.
” “ What happened was that those [ members of the cabinet ] who weren ’ t in it , really wanted to be in it .
You felt that you had made it on to the top satirical programme , which meant that you were recognised.
” On Thatcher , who ’ s puppet famously wore a suit and ordererd food for her ‘ vegetable ’ cabinet Currie said : “ Margaret Thatcher loved Spitting Image as well.
” “ She realised very quickly that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man in the cabinet [ Thatcher was voiced by a man and portrayed shaving and using male urinals ] was one to pursue.
” “ From then on , she deepened her voice , she wore dark suits – basically she conformed to the image that Spitting Image had broadcast .
She was very pleased with it.
” Show co-creator Roger Law is also involved and he will be executive producer , he told the BBC : “ I ’ ve refused to resuscitate Spitting Image for years but when my pension ran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ silver what could an old man do ?
” “ The new Spitting Image will be global through a uniquely British eye , it will be more outrageous , audacious and salacious than the previous incarnation.
” In a statement , the programme-makers said : “ With the world getting smaller and more turbulent , the time couldn ’ t be more appropriate for an iconic British satirical take on global events.
” ITV director of television Kevin Lygo said he was “ thrilled ” to be able to provide the chance for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .

SPITTING Image is back after 24 years after streaming website BritBox picked up the series.
The series will launch in autumn and will take the mickey out of the Harry and Meg, The Duke of York, Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Kanye West and Beyonce.
The programme originally ran from 1984 to 1996 and featured Margaret Thatcher in a suit, the Queen Mother drinking gin and Ronald Reagan in bed with two red call buttons, marked Nurse and Nuke.
The series is the first commission by BritBox – a joint venture between the BBC and ITV.
Creator of the hit series that aired on ITV in the 1980s and 1990s had many fans in the people it took the piss out off, including former Cabinet Minister Edwina Currie.
“IT MEANT YOU WAS AT THE TOP” – Edwina Currie
Edwina Currie said that Thatcher ‘loved’ the series telling The Guardian a few years ago: “As far as I was concerned, the fact that they were lampooning me on the programme was fine, because I was a very junior minister, and to get noticed was great – it suggested I was getting my little message across.”
“What happened was that those [members of the cabinet] who weren’t in it, really wanted to be in it. You felt that you had made it on to the top satirical programme, which meant that you were recognised.”
On Thatcher, who’s puppet famously wore a suit and ordererd food for her ‘vegetable’ cabinet Currie said: “Margaret Thatcher loved Spitting Image as well.”
“She realised very quickly that their image of her as the best man in the cabinet [Thatcher was voiced by a man and portrayed shaving and using male urinals] was one to pursue.”
“From then on, she deepened her voice, she wore dark suits – basically she conformed to the image that Spitting Image had broadcast. She was very pleased with it.”
Show co-creator Roger Law is also involved and he will be executive producer, he told the BBC: “I’ve refused to resuscitate Spitting Image for years but when my pension ran out and my palm was crossed with silver what could an old man do?”
“The new Spitting Image will be global through a uniquely British eye, it will be more outrageous, audacious and salacious than the previous incarnation.”
In a statement, the programme-makers said: “With the world getting smaller and more turbulent, the time couldn’t be more appropriate for an iconic British satirical take on global events.”
ITV director of television Kevin Lygo said he was “thrilled” to be able to provide the chance for “British creativity to truly run wild”.


politicalite--2020-03-04--NO TIME TO DIE! Brit Virus Cases RISE to 87 as BOND CANCELLED… and 70% of the population could catch

NO TIME TO DIE! Brit Virus Cases RISE to 87 as BOND CANCELLED… and 70% of the population could catch COVID-19

DEADLY Coronavirus is expected to spread across the UK even faster than first thought as UK cases jumped to 87 in less than 24 hours .
As of 4 March , a total of 16,659 people have been tested in the UK , of which 16,574 were confirmed negative .
85 were confirmed as positive .
The new infections are in Trafford , Greater Manchester , Carlisle , Cumberland , South Ribble , Manchester , Liverpool , Oldham and London .
Experts have also suggested that a whopping 70 % of the world ’ s population could get infected .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ universities for two weeks to tackle the virus as the country is ‘ overwhelmed ’ by the deadly virus with 107 dying so far .
The Italian government is also set to encourage the nation ‘ not to kiss ’ to beat the bug .
JAMES Bond film No Time To Die has also been postponed due to the deadly coronavirus .
“ MGM , Universal and Bond producers , Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli , announced today that after careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be postponed until November 2020 , ” read a statement issued by the three parties .
‘ 70 % OF WORLD COULD BE INFECTED ’ ACCORDING to Harvard University epidemiologist Marc Lipsitch , between 40-70 of the world ’ s population could get infected by the coronavirus .
In his analysis , which he relayed to CBS news , he estimated that ’ 40 to 70 percent ’ of the world ’ s population could get the virus , and for him , there ’ s no doubt that the virus will impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such an outcome was ‘ almost inevitable ’ .
‘ That is a projection , so we ’ ll find out if it ’ s accurate as things go on ’ , he added , also stating that ‘ there ’ s real reason for people to be concerned ’ .
He also discussed that many of the infected wouldn ’ t become fatal , but it was hard to determine how many of those would be the case to avoid contagion .
So far , there have been over 90,000 cases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This comes as the amount of cases in the United Kingdom goes up to 85 , and that the first British person has died from it , albeit on the Diamond Princess ship in Japan , as opposed to mainland Britain .
All the while the World Health Organisation has admitted that the virus has a higher fatality rate than the flu .
I HAVE SYMPTOMS… WHAT DO I DO ?
Stay indoors and avoid contact with other people immediately if you ’ ve travelled to the UK from : • Hubei province @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even if you do not have symptoms • Iran , lockdown areas in northern Italy or special care zones in South Korea since 19 February , even if you do not have symptoms • other parts of mainland China or South Korea , Hong Kong , Japan , Macau , Malaysia , Singapore , Taiwan or Thailand in the last 14 days and have a cough , high temperature or shortness of breath ( even if your symptoms are mild ) • other parts of northern Italy ( anywhere north of Pisa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Laos , Myanmar or Vietnam since 19 February and have a cough , high temperature or shortness of breath ( even if your symptoms are mild ) Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next .
Do not go to a GP surgery , pharmacy or hospital .
In Scotland call your GP or NHS 24 on 111 out of hours .
In Wales call 111 ( if available in your area ) or 0845 46 47 .
This guidance is based on the recommendations of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been identified because of the volume of air travel from affected areas , understanding of other travel routes and number of reported cases .
This list will be kept under review .
For areas with direct flights to the UK we are carrying out enhanced monitoring .
Passengers will be told how to report any symptoms they develop during the flight , at the time of arrival , or after leaving the airport .
A coronavirus is a type of virus .
As a group , coronaviruses are common across the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties .
Generally , coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems , older people , and those with long-term conditions like diabetes , cancer and chronic lung disease .
Novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) is a new strain of coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City , China .
The government published its coronavirus action plan on 3 March .
On 10 February , the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ powers to protect public health .
The Health Protection ( Coronavirus ) Regulations 2020 have been put in place to reduce the risk of further human-to-human transmission in this country by keeping individuals in isolation where public health professionals believe there is a reasonable risk an individual may have the virus .
The UK is one of the first countries outside China to have a prototype specific laboratory test for this new disease .
Healthcare professionals who are contacted by a patient with symptoms following travel to an affected area have been advised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( PHE ) for testing .
Individuals should be treated in isolation .
After the experience of severe acute respiratory syndrome ( SARS ) in 2003 , PHE developed a series of diagnostic tests to detect any member of the family of coronaviruses .
These have been used for several years , and were able to detect the first UK case of Middle East respiratory syndrome ( MERS ) in 2012 .
With the first reported publication of the genome sequence of a 2019 novel coronavirus , PHE was able to rapidly develop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working with WHO and global network of laboratories .
When a clinician suspects novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) , they take samples from the nose , throat and deeper respiratory samples , package and send them safely to PHE Colindale .
PHE can provide a laboratory result from this specific virus on the same working day .
PHE also has the capability to sequence the viral genome and compare this to published sequences from China , if a case occurs .
This will provide valuable information on any mutations in the virus over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how it spreads .

DEADLY Coronavirus is expected to spread across the UK even faster than first thought as UK cases jumped to 87 in less than 24 hours.
As of 4 March, a total of 16,659 people have been tested in the UK, of which 16,574 were confirmed negative. 85 were confirmed as positive.
The new infections are in Trafford, Greater Manchester, Carlisle, Cumberland, South Ribble, Manchester, Liverpool, Oldham and London.
Experts have also suggested that a whopping 70% of the world’s population could get infected.
Italy has also closed all schools and universities for two weeks to tackle the virus as the country is ‘overwhelmed’ by the deadly virus with 107 dying so far. The Italian government is also set to encourage the nation ‘not to kiss’ to beat the bug.
BOND POSTPONED
JAMES Bond film No Time To Die has also been postponed due to the deadly coronavirus.
“MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced today that after careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace, the release of No Time to Die will be postponed until November 2020,” read a statement issued by the three parties.
‘70% OF WORLD COULD BE INFECTED’
by ED HOWARD
ACCORDING to Harvard University epidemiologist Marc Lipsitch, between 40-70 of the world’s population could get infected by the coronavirus.
In his analysis, which he relayed to CBS news, he estimated that ’40 to 70 percent’ of the world’s population could get the virus, and for him, there’s no doubt that the virus will impact the ‘entire globe’ and that such an outcome was ‘almost inevitable’.
‘That is a projection, so we’ll find out if it’s accurate as things go on’, he added, also stating that ‘there’s real reason for people to be concerned’. He also discussed that many of the infected wouldn’t become fatal, but it was hard to determine how many of those would be the case to avoid contagion. So far, there have been over 90,000 cases, with only 3,000 fatalities so far.
This comes as the amount of cases in the United Kingdom goes up to 85, and that the first British person has died from it, albeit on the Diamond Princess ship in Japan, as opposed to mainland Britain. All the while the World Health Organisation has admitted that the virus has a higher fatality rate than the flu.
I HAVE SYMPTOMS… WHAT DO I DO?
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus. What’s the risk of coronavirus in the UK? The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate. Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close contact with people who have coronavirus. What’s the risk of coronavirus for travellers? There are some countries and areas where there’s a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus. See NHS coronavirus advice for travellers.
Symptoms of coronavirus The symptoms of coronavirus are: a cough
a high temperature
shortness of breath But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
How coronavirus is spread Because it’s a new illness, we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person. Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets. It’s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food.
Do I need to avoid public places? Most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places. You only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional.
How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus Do wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
always wash your hands when you get home or into work
use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell Don’t do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
Check if you need medical help NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do. Use this service if: you think you might have coronavirus
in the last 14 days you’ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see our coronavirus advice for travellers
you’ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus Use the 111 coronavirus service Information:Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone. Getting help in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland Scotland: call your GP surgery or call 111 if your surgery is not open
call your GP surgery or call 111 if your surgery is not open Wales: call 111
call 111 Northern Ireland: call 111
How to self-isolate if you’re asked to If there’s a chance you could have coronavirus, you may be asked to stay away from other people (self-isolate). This means you should: stay at home
not go to work, school or public places
not use public transport or taxis
ask friends, family members or delivery services to do errands for you
try to avoid visitors to your home – it’s OK for friends, family or delivery drivers to drop off food You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection. Read more coronavirus self-isolation advice.
Treatment for coronavirus There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus. Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses. Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness. You’ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you’ve recovered.
INFO FOR TRAVELLERS
Stay indoors and avoid contact with other people immediately if you’ve travelled to the UK from:
Hubei province in China in the last 14 days, even if you do not have symptoms
Iran, lockdown areas in northern Italy or special care zones in South Korea since 19 February, even if you do not have symptoms
other parts of mainland China or South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan or Thailand in the last 14 days and have a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath (even if your symptoms are mild)
other parts of northern Italy (anywhere north of Pisa, Florence and Rimini), Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar or Vietnam since 19 February and have a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath (even if your symptoms are mild)
Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next.
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
In Scotland call your GP or NHS 24 on 111 out of hours.
In Wales call 111 (if available in your area) or 0845 46 47.
In Northern Ireland call 111.
Lockdown areas in northern Italy: in Lombardy: Codogno, Castiglione d’Adda, Casalpusterlengo, Fombio, Maleo, Somaglia, Bertonico, Terranova dei Passerini, Castelgerundo and San Fiorano
in Veneto: Vo’ Euganeo Special care zones in South Korea: Daegu
Cheongdo See maps of the specified areas.
This guidance is based on the recommendations of the UK Chief Medical officers. These areas have been identified because of the volume of air travel from affected areas, understanding of other travel routes and number of reported cases. This list will be kept under review.
For areas with direct flights to the UK we are carrying out enhanced monitoring. Passengers will be told how to report any symptoms they develop during the flight, at the time of arrival, or after leaving the airport.
Read more about what you should do if you’re asked to self-isolate.
Information about the virus
A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. Typical symptoms of coronavirus include fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.
Generally, coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City, China.
The NHS website has more information about how coronavirus is spread and answers common questions about the virus.
Recent government action
The government published its coronavirus action plan on 3 March.
On 10 February, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, announced strengthened legal powers to protect public health.
The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 have been put in place to reduce the risk of further human-to-human transmission in this country by keeping individuals in isolation where public health professionals believe there is a reasonable risk an individual may have the virus.
Diagnosis and analysis
The UK is one of the first countries outside China to have a prototype specific laboratory test for this new disease. Healthcare professionals who are contacted by a patient with symptoms following travel to an affected area have been advised to submit samples to Public Health England (PHE) for testing. Individuals should be treated in isolation.
After the experience of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003, PHE developed a series of diagnostic tests to detect any member of the family of coronaviruses. These have been used for several years, and were able to detect the first UK case of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) in 2012.
With the first reported publication of the genome sequence of a 2019 novel coronavirus, PHE was able to rapidly develop further specific tests for this virus, working with WHO and global network of laboratories.
When a clinician suspects novel coronavirus (COVID-19), they take samples from the nose, throat and deeper respiratory samples, package and send them safely to PHE Colindale. PHE can provide a laboratory result from this specific virus on the same working day.
PHE also has the capability to sequence the viral genome and compare this to published sequences from China, if a case occurs. This will provide valuable information on any mutations in the virus over time and allow an improved understanding of how it spreads.
Additional Reporting by GOV.UK, NHS England, Press Association


politicalite--2020-03-05--BREAKING: HSBC evacuates Canary Wharf HQ over Coronavirus

BANKING Giant HSBC evacuated its Canary Wharf HQ today after a worker was suspected of having the deadly Coronavirus that is spreading across the UK .
The office is now being deep cleaned before workers can return .
The research department of the HQ in London ’ s billion dollar banking district was cleared after a financial worker had ‘ flu-like ’ symptoms .
So far the virus has infected 90 people in UK and over 13,000 people have been tested for the virus .
I HAVE SYMPTOMS WHAT DO I DO ?
COVID-19 is a new illness that can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s caused by a virus called coronavirus .
What ’ s the risk of coronavirus in the UK ?
The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate .
Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close contact with people who have coronavirus .
What ’ s the risk of coronavirus for travellers ?
There are some countries and areas where there ’ s a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus .
See our coronavirus advice for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness .
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common , such as cold and flu .
Because it ’ s a new illness , we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person .
It ’ s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food .
Do I need to avoid public places ?
Most people can continue to go to work , school and other public places .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places ( self-isolate ) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional .
How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus • None wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds • None always wash your hands when you get home or into work • None use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available • None cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve ( not your hands ) when you cough or sneeze • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight away and wash your hands afterwards • None try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell • None do not touch your eyes , nose or mouth if your hands are not clean Check if you need medical help NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do .
Use this service if : • None you think you might have coronavirus • None in the last 14 days you ’ ve been to a country or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – see our • None you ’ ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus Do not go to a GP surgery , pharmacy or hospital .
Call 111 if you need to speak to someone .
Getting help in Scotland , Wales or Northern Ireland • None if your surgery is not open How to self-isolate if you ’ re asked to If there ’ s a chance you could have coronavirus , you may be asked to stay away from other people ( self-isolate ) .
This means you should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , school or public places • None not use public transport or taxis • None ask friends , family members or delivery services to do errands for you • None try to avoid visitors to your home – it ’ s OK for friends , family or delivery drivers to drop off food You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection .
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus .
Antibiotics do not help , as they do not work against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms while your body fights the illness .
You ’ ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you ’ ve recovered .
• None GOV.UK : information on coronavirus and the situation in the UK

BANKING Giant HSBC evacuated its Canary Wharf HQ today after a worker contracted the deadly COVID-19 disease that is spreading across the UK.
We understand that the employee is an analyst and is now under medial supervision and is in self-isolation.
HSBC told Politicalite: “We have been informed that one of our employees at 8 Canada Square has been diagnosed with COVID-19.”
“This colleague is under medical supervision and has self-isolated.”
“We are working closely with the health authorities. We are deep-cleaning the floor where our colleague worked and shared areas of the building.”
8 CANADA SQ EVACUATED
“Colleagues on that floor, and others who came into contact with him, have been advised to work at home.”
“Based on medical and official advice the building remains open and operates as normal.”
“Our first priority and concern is the health of our employees and customers – and we are encouraging our colleagues to monitor their health carefully and stay at home or call a doctor if they feel unwell.”
The research department of the HQ in London’s billion dollar banking district was cleared after the financial worker had ‘flu-like’ symptoms.
So far the virus has infected 90 people in UK and over 13,000 people have been tested for the virus.
I HAVE SYMPTOMS WHAT DO I DO?
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.
What’s the risk of coronavirus in the UK?
The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate.
Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close contact with people who have coronavirus.
What’s the risk of coronavirus for travellers?
There are some countries and areas where there’s a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus.
See our coronavirus advice for travellers.
Symptoms of coronavirus
The symptoms of coronavirus are:
a cough
a high temperature
shortness of breath
But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
How coronavirus is spread
Because it’s a new illness, we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person.
Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.
It’s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food.
Do I need to avoid public places?
Most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places.
You only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional.
How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus
Do
wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
always wash your hands when you get home or into work
use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
Don’t
do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
Check if you need medical help
NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do.
Use this service if:
you think you might have coronavirus
in the last 14 days you’ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see our coronavirus advice for travellers
you’ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus
Use the 111 coronavirus service
Information:
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone.
Getting help in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
Scotland: call your GP surgery or call 111 if your surgery is not open
Wales: call 111
Northern Ireland: call 111
How to self-isolate if you’re asked to
If there’s a chance you could have coronavirus, you may be asked to stay away from other people (self-isolate).
This means you should:
stay at home
not go to work, school or public places
not use public transport or taxis
ask friends, family members or delivery services to do errands for you
try to avoid visitors to your home – it’s OK for friends, family or delivery drivers to drop off food
You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection.
Read more coronavirus self-isolation advice.
Treatment for coronavirus
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus.
Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses.
Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness.
You’ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you’ve recovered.


politicalite--2020-03-05--THOUGHT POLICE: Tory SUSPENDED in Hope Not Hate Islamophobia Row

A TORY politician has been suspended in a row over Islampopobia after he shared news content online that criticized Islam .
Bolton councillor Derek Bullock who represents Hulton was suspended after Hope Not Hate – a political group that is allegedly funded by George Soros named him in a list of people accused of sharing anti-Muslim content online .
According to the report , Mr Bullock posted an article on Facebook from website JihadiWatch related to ex-Tory chairman Sayeeda Warsi .
He said : “ she ’ s been a cuckoo in the nest.
” He was also critisized by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mail article about the number of Muslim children in England and Wales doubling over a decade in which he wrote : “ the clock is ticking.
” Local Anti-Free Speech Council leader David Greenhalgh said : “ All those found to be party members have been suspended immediately , pending investigation.
” “ The swift action we take on not just anti-Muslim discrimination , but discrimination of any kind is testament to the seriousness with which we take these issues.
” Locals hit back at the suspension on local Labour-supporting news website The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local news website : ” Islamaphobia ” is a word made up by the left because they have no defence when people say islam and isis are related.
” Another wrote : “ Cllr Greenhalgh quick to comment on how quickly they dealt with it and not so much about how their councillor is not as portrayed.
” “ The suspension is a neutral act for an investigation to take place and does not imply any wrong doing ” .
Councillor Bullock must be overjoyed at Councillor Greenhalgh ’ s comments of how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is deafening from the local party.
” Sam James said : “ Hope not hate is just a branch of the Labour Party.
” Steve said : “ If it ’ s true that the number of Muslim children in England and Wales has doubled over a decade , would that not be a statement of fact ?
”

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A TORY politician has been suspended in a row over Islampopobia after he shared news content online that criticized Islam.
Bolton councillor Derek Bullock who represents Hulton was suspended after Hope Not Hate – a political group that is allegedly funded by George Soros named him in a list of people accused of sharing anti-Muslim content online.
According to the report, Mr Bullock posted an article on Facebook from website JihadiWatch related to ex-Tory chairman Sayeeda Warsi.
He said: “she’s been a cuckoo in the nest.”
He was also critisized by Hope Not Hate for sharing a Daily Mail article about the number of Muslim children in England and Wales doubling over a decade in which he wrote: “the clock is ticking.”
Local Anti-Free Speech Council leader David Greenhalgh said: “All those found to be party members have been suspended immediately, pending investigation.”
“The swift action we take on not just anti-Muslim discrimination, but discrimination of any kind is testament to the seriousness with which we take these issues.”
Locals hit back at the suspension on local Labour-supporting news website The Bolton News.
One said on a local news website:”Islamaphobia” is a word made up by the left because they have no defence when people say islam and isis are related.”
Another wrote: “Cllr Greenhalgh quick to comment on how quickly they dealt with it and not so much about how their councillor is not as portrayed.”
“The suspension is a neutral act for an investigation to take place and does not imply any wrong doing”.
Councillor Bullock must be overjoyed at Councillor Greenhalgh’s comments of how great the party in fact the support is deafening from the local party.”
Sam James said: “Hope not hate is just a branch of the Labour Party.”
Steve said: “If it’s true that the number of Muslim children in England and Wales has doubled over a decade, would that not be a statement of fact?”
More follows.


politicalite--2020-03-05--URBAN BIAS: Boris Media Boss Attacks BBC’s Bias

BORIS Johnson ’ s minister for the media has slammed the BBC in an ‘ opening torpedo ’ branding the corporations news output worse than pro-Remain Sky News .
Oliver Dowden said the BBC does not reflect the UK : “ If we ’ re honest , some of our biggest institutions missed , or were slow to pick up , key political and social trends in recent years.
” Politicalite has attacked the BBC in the past for its pro-Remain bias that fails to represent Brexiteers who backed Boris in the last election .
He added : “ Recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impartiality is currently lower for some public service broadcasting channels than commercial channels like Sky and CNN.
” “ Ultimately , if people don ’ t perceive impartiality , then they won ’ t believe what they see and read and they ’ ll feel it is not relevant to them.
” “ In an age of fake news and self reinforcing algorithms , the need for genuine impartiality is greater than ever.
” “ The BBC needs to be closer to , and understand the perspectives of , the whole of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urban outlook.
” said Dowden .
“ By this , I don ’ t just mean getting authentic and diverse voices on and off screen – although this is important .
“ But also making sure there is genuine diversity of thought and experience.
” “ And this matters because if you don ’ t have that , you miss what ’ s important to people and you seem distant and disengaged.
” DIGITAL , Culture , Media and Sport boss Dowden also said that the national broadcaster provides a “ narrow urban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after its Noughts and Crosses programme provided “ an alternative history in which African people had gained a technological and organisational advantage over the European people , rather than the other way around.
” Summit News reported that the programme , that stars rapper Stormzy featured “ White characters ” who are “ subservient ” and serve “ black characters ” with “ white characters having their names mispronounced and band aids are all brown colored.
” “ At this point why don ’ t Netflix and the BBC and all the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or series called ” we hate white people ” .
It would be so much more honest , ” one person commented on YouTube .

BORIS Johnson’s minister for the media has slammed the BBC in an ‘opening torpedo’ branding the corporations news output worse than pro-Remain Sky News.
Oliver Dowden said the BBC does not reflect the UK: “If we’re honest, some of our biggest institutions missed, or were slow to pick up, key political and social trends in recent years.”
Politicalite has attacked the BBC in the past for its pro-Remain bias that fails to represent Brexiteers who backed Boris in the last election.
He added: “Recent Ofcom research shows the perception of news impartiality is currently lower for some public service broadcasting channels than commercial channels like Sky and CNN.”
“Ultimately, if people don’t perceive impartiality, then they won’t believe what they see and read and they’ll feel it is not relevant to them.”
“In an age of fake news and self reinforcing algorithms, the need for genuine impartiality is greater than ever.”
“The BBC needs to be closer to, and understand the perspectives of, the whole of the United Kingdom and avoid providing a narrow urban outlook.” said Dowden.
“By this, I don’t just mean getting authentic and diverse voices on and off screen – although this is important.
“But also making sure there is genuine diversity of thought and experience.”
“And this matters because if you don’t have that, you miss what’s important to people and you seem distant and disengaged.”
URBAN BIAS
DIGITAL, Culture, Media and Sport boss Dowden also said that the national broadcaster provides a “narrow urban outlook.”
The corporation was recently slammed after its Noughts and Crosses programme provided “an alternative history in which African people had gained a technological and organisational advantage over the European people, rather than the other way around.”
Summit News reported that the programme, that stars rapper Stormzy featured “White characters” who are “subservient” and serve “black characters” with “white characters having their names mispronounced and band aids are all brown colored.”
“At this point why don’t Netflix and the BBC and all the other leftist media outlets simply make a film or series called ” we hate white people”. It would be so much more honest,” one person commented on YouTube.


politicalite--2020-03-05--IN THE DARK: Government SLAMMED by Experts After Axing Daily Coronavirus Updates

THE GOVERNMENT has been slammed after it plunged millions of Brits into the dark by the axing daily Coronavirus updates .
The Government had been announcing daily updates on cases in the UK – but now the latest cases and locations will be announced weekly in a bid to stop panic buying and fear .
The latest cases in the UK were contracted in the country sparking fears of ‘ super-spreaders ’ in local towns and cities .
Now info will be released in a ‘ weekly-roundup ’ on Fridays .
One expert told The Guardian : “ They should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible , to make the public equal partners in tackling this and help them make decisions about their own lives .
The public needs to know if it ’ s in their area on a daily basis.
” Dr Jennifer Cole said : “ The planning documents talk a lot about openness , transparency and public involvement .
But that hasn ’ t applied to what ’ s been going on for the last three weeks.
” She said : “ I think it ’ s an incredibly ill-advised decision .
If it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creates an information vacuum and it will be filled by unreliable sources … Containment is going to be down to public behaviour and the public response .
To not take into account what the public want leaves the government and NHS open to accusations of not being transparent.
” PARLIAMENT could be forced to close for “ the longest recess ever ” as Britain battles the Coronavirus epidemic that is set to sweep the country .
Lindsay Hoyle and the Governments Chief Medical Officer held emergency talks last night and discussed the possibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the deadly disease .
Insiders fear that the House of Commons 650 MPs could become ‘ superspreaders ’ .
Hoyle is said to be worried about 3,000 staff that work in the building and as 650 MPs travel up and down the country meeting constituents and could potentially spread the disease .

THE GOVERNMENT has been slammed after it plunged millions of Brits into the dark by the axing daily Coronavirus updates.
The Government had been announcing daily updates on cases in the UK – but now the latest cases and locations will be announced weekly in a bid to stop panic buying and fear.
The latest cases in the UK were contracted in the country sparking fears of ‘super-spreaders’ in local towns and cities.
Now info will be released in a ‘weekly-roundup’ on Fridays.
One expert told The Guardian: “They should be sharing the data as much as possible, to make the public equal partners in tackling this and help them make decisions about their own lives. The public needs to know if it’s in their area on a daily basis.”
Dr Jennifer Cole said: “The planning documents talk a lot about openness, transparency and public involvement. But that hasn’t applied to what’s been going on for the last three weeks.”
She said: “I think it’s an incredibly ill-advised decision. If it’s not released officially, it creates an information vacuum and it will be filled by unreliable sources … Containment is going to be down to public behaviour and the public response. To not take into account what the public want leaves the government and NHS open to accusations of not being transparent.”
PARLIAMENT COULD CLOSE FOR MONTHS
PARLIAMENT could be forced to close for “the longest recess ever” as Britain battles the Coronavirus epidemic that is set to sweep the country.
Lindsay Hoyle and the Governments Chief Medical Officer held emergency talks last night and discussed the possibility of parliament closing to stop the spread of the deadly disease.
Insiders fear that the House of Commons 650 MPs could become ‘superspreaders’.
Hoyle is said to be worried about 3,000 staff that work in the building and as 650 MPs travel up and down the country meeting constituents and could potentially spread the disease.


politicalite--2020-03-04--FLYBE-OVER: Passengers Stranded, 2,000 Jobs Lost As Coronavirus Kills Flybe

BUDGET Airline Flybe collapsed last night after talks with the Government over a £100m loan failed at the last minute .
In a similar fashion to doomed Thomas Cook that collapsed in September 2019 the Exeter based budget airline collapsed over night as its last flights landed across the UK .
The firm has reportedly already begun turning passengers away from airports across the country last night with its planes being impounded at UK airports .
The CAA said it has not been commissioned by the Government to operate flights to repatriate stranded travellers – as happened when airlines Monarch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is “ enough capacity in the market for people to travel via alternative airlines , rail and coach operations ” .
A Government spokesman said it has asked coach and train operators to accept Flybe tickets and airlines to offer reduced fares “ to ensure passengers can make their journeys as smoothly as possible ” .
The Government had already bailed out the company in January giving it tax relief – but the deadly Coronavirus has had an adverse effect on the Brit firm causing a huge slump in bookings since the outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a difficult situation worse ” .
Peter Smith , an ITV journalist , tweeted last night : ‘ Has FlyBe just ceased operating in front of my eyes ?
” “ Waiting to board a FlyBe flight to Birmingham and all of their flights have just been cancelled.
” Last night a spokeswoman said : “ Flybe can confirm that , following a miscommunication regarding re-fuelling this evening , two flights were delayed and that due to the crew now being out of hours , have been cancelled .
Normal operations have now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those passengers inconvenienced by the disruption to their travel plans.
” But this morning the company admitted defeat with chief executive Mark Anderson saying the company had made “ every possible attempt ” to avoid collapse but had been “ unable to overcome significant funding challenges ” .
“ The UK has lost one of its greatest regional assets , ” Mr Anderson said .
“ Flybe has been a key part of the UK aviation industry for four decades , connecting regional communities , people and businesses across the entire nation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the communities we have been privileged to serve .
Above all I would like to thank the Flybe team for their incredible commitment and dedication .
”


politicalite--2020-03-05--REVEALED: American Scientists Developed Coronavirus Vaccine Four Years Ago

AMERICAN Scientists developed a vaccine to protect against a strain of deadly Coronavirus in 2016 .
In 2016 , the Texas-based ‘ Center for Vaccine Development ’ at a Texan Children ’ s Hospital came up with the vaccine but no one was interested in funding tests on humans .
“ We tried like heck to see if we could get investors or grants to move this into the clinic , ” said Peter Hotez , co-director of the CVD .
“ But we just could not generate much interest.
” The Coronavirus vaccine was developed in response the the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the early 2000s .
The vaccine , created in collaboration with researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston , now sits in a freezer .
“ We could have had this ready to go and been testing the vaccine ’ s efficacy at the start of this new outbreak in China , ” said Hotez , who is convinced the vaccine could provide cross-protection against the new coronavirus .
“ There is a problem with the ecosystem in vaccine development , and we ’ ve got to fix this.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Committee on “ Science , Space and Technology on Thursday .
“ It ’ s tragic that we won ’ t have a vaccine ready for this epidemic , ” Hotez said .
“ Practically speaking , we ’ ll be fighting these outbreaks with one hand tied behind our backs.
” He told the Houston Chronicle : “ In some ways this virus is tougher than Ebola .
Unless you were taking care of someone dying of Ebola or who ’ d died of it , you pretty much weren ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @

AMERICAN Scientists developed a vaccine to protect against a strain of deadly Coronavirus in 2016.
In 2016, the Texas-based ‘Center for Vaccine Development’ at a Texan Children’s Hospital came up with the vaccine but no one was interested in funding tests on humans.
“We tried like heck to see if we could get investors or grants to move this into the clinic,” said Peter Hotez, co-director of the CVD. “But we just could not generate much interest.”
The Coronavirus vaccine was developed in response the the deadly SARS virus that hit China in the early 2000s.
The vaccine, created in collaboration with researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, now sits in a freezer.
“We could have had this ready to go and been testing the vaccine’s efficacy at the start of this new outbreak in China,” said Hotez, who is convinced the vaccine could provide cross-protection against the new coronavirus.
“There is a problem with the ecosystem in vaccine development, and we’ve got to fix this.”
Hotez is scheduled to testify before the House Committee on “Science, Space and Technology on Thursday.
“It’s tragic that we won’t have a vaccine ready for this epidemic,” Hotez said. “Practically speaking, we’ll be fighting these outbreaks with one hand tied behind our backs.”
He told the Houston Chronicle: “In some ways this virus is tougher than Ebola. Unless you were taking care of someone dying of Ebola or who’d died of it, you pretty much weren’t going to get Ebola.”
Article is courtesy of Newsmax


politicalite--2020-03-05--BREAKING: First UK Patient DIES from COVID-19 in Berkshire

THE FIRST UK-based Coronavirus-related death has been announced .
The elderly victim died in Berkshire and had underlying health conditions .
“ The patient has previously been in and out of hospital for non-coronavirus reasons , but on this occasion was admitted and last night tested positive for coronavirus , ” said The Royal Berkshire NHS trust .
The death comes after British cases rose to 115 with over 18,000 people being tested for the deadly virus .
Earlier today HSBC ’ s headquarters are One Canada Square were evacuated after a worker tested positive for COVID-19 .
The bullion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been informed that one of our employees at 8 Canada Square has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
” “ This colleague is under medical supervision and has self-isolated.
” “ We are working closely with the health authorities .
We are deep-cleaning the floor where our colleague worked and shared areas of the building.
” Colleagues on that floor , and others who came into contact with him , have been advised to work at home.
” “ Based on medical and official advice the building remains open and operates as normal.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the health of our employees and customers – and we are encouraging our colleagues to monitor their health carefully and stay at home or call a doctor if they feel unwell .
”

THE FIRST UK-based Coronavirus-related death has been announced.
The elderly victim died in Berkshire and had underlying health conditions.
“The patient has previously been in and out of hospital for non-coronavirus reasons, but on this occasion was admitted and last night tested positive for coronavirus,” said The Royal Berkshire NHS trust.
The death comes after British cases rose to 115 with over 18,000 people being tested for the deadly virus.
Earlier today HSBC’s headquarters are One Canada Square were evacuated after a worker tested positive for COVID-19.
The bullion dollar company told Politicalite: “We have been informed that one of our employees at 8 Canada Square has been diagnosed with COVID-19.”
“This colleague is under medical supervision and has self-isolated.”
“We are working closely with the health authorities. We are deep-cleaning the floor where our colleague worked and shared areas of the building.”
Colleagues on that floor, and others who came into contact with him, have been advised to work at home.”
“Based on medical and official advice the building remains open and operates as normal.”
“Our first priority and concern is the health of our employees and customers – and we are encouraging our colleagues to monitor their health carefully and stay at home or call a doctor if they feel unwell.”
More follows.


politicalite--2020-03-05--BREAKING: British Coronavirus Cases Hit TRIPLE FIGURES at 115

CORONAVIRUS is spreading rapidly in the UK and cases have now reached a whopping 115 .
As of 5 March 2020 , 18,083 people have been tested in the UK , of which 17,968 were confirmed negative and 115 were confirmed as positive .
There were 25 cases in London – the biggest rise in the capital since the outbreak hit the UK .
The news came as global banking giant HSBC evacuated its Canary Wharf HQ today after a worker contracted the deadly COVID-19 disease that is spreading across the UK .
We understand that the employee is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is in self-isolation .
HSBC told Politicalite : “ We have been informed that one of our employees at 8 Canada Square has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
” “ This colleague is under medical supervision and has self-isolated.
” “ We are working closely with the health authorities .
We are deep-cleaning the floor where our colleague worked and shared areas of the building.
” “ Colleagues on that floor , and others who came into contact with him , have been advised to work at home.
” “ Based on medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and operates as normal.
” “ Our first priority and concern is the health of our employees and customers – and we are encouraging our colleagues to monitor their health carefully and stay at home or call a doctor if they feel unwell.
” The research department of the HQ in London ’ s billion dollar banking district was cleared after the financial worker had ‘ flu-like ’ symptoms .
I HAVE SYMPTOMS WHAT DO I DO ?
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
WHAT ’ S THE RISK OF CORONAVIRUS IN THE UK ?
The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate .
Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close contact with people who have coronavirus .
WHAT ’ S THE RISK OF CORONAVIRUS FOR TRAVELLERS ?
There are some countries and areas where there ’ s a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus .
See our coronavirus advice for travellers .
The symptoms of coronavirus are : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have the illness .
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common , such as cold and flu .
Because it ’ s a new illness , we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person .
It ’ s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food .
DO I NEED TO AVOID PUBLIC PLACES ?
Most people can continue to go to work , school and other public places .
You only need to stay away from public places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional .
HOW TO AVOID CATCHING OR SPREADING CORONAVIRUS • None wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds • None always wash your hands when you get home or into work • None use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available • None cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve ( not your hands ) when you cough or sneeze • None put used tissues in the bin straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ None try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell • None do not touch your eyes , nose or mouth if your hands are not clean CHECK IF YOU NEED MEDICAL HELP NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do .
Use this service if : • None you think you might have coronavirus • None in the last 14 days you ’ ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in close contact with someone with coronavirus Do not go to a GP surgery , pharmacy or hospital .
Call 111 if you need to speak to someone .
GETTING HELP IN SCOTLAND , WALES OR NORTHERN IRELAND • None if your surgery is not open HOW TO SELF-ISOLATE IF YOU ’ RE ASKED TO If there ’ s a chance you could have coronavirus , you may be asked to stay away from other people ( self-isolate ) .
This means you should : • None not go to work , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use public transport or taxis • None ask friends , family members or delivery services to do errands for you • None try to avoid visitors to your home – it ’ s OK for friends , family or delivery drivers to drop off food You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection .
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus .
Antibiotics do not help , as they do not work against viruses .
Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You ’ ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you ’ ve recovered .
• None GOV.UK : information on coronavirus and the situation in the UK

CORONAVIRUS is spreading rapidly in the UK and cases have now reached a whopping 115.
As of 5 March 2020, 18,083 people have been tested in the UK, of which 17,968 were confirmed negative and 115 were confirmed as positive.
There were 25 cases in London – the biggest rise in the capital since the outbreak hit the UK.
The news came as global banking giant HSBC evacuated its Canary Wharf HQ today after a worker contracted the deadly COVID-19 disease that is spreading across the UK.
We understand that the employee is an analyst and is now under medial supervision and is in self-isolation.
HSBC told Politicalite: “We have been informed that one of our employees at 8 Canada Square has been diagnosed with COVID-19.”
“This colleague is under medical supervision and has self-isolated.”
“We are working closely with the health authorities. We are deep-cleaning the floor where our colleague worked and shared areas of the building.”
8 CANADA SQ EVACUATED
“Colleagues on that floor, and others who came into contact with him, have been advised to work at home.”
“Based on medical and official advice the building remains open and operates as normal.”
“Our first priority and concern is the health of our employees and customers – and we are encouraging our colleagues to monitor their health carefully and stay at home or call a doctor if they feel unwell.”
The research department of the HQ in London’s billion dollar banking district was cleared after the financial worker had ‘flu-like’ symptoms.
I HAVE SYMPTOMS WHAT DO I DO?
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.
WHAT’S THE RISK OF CORONAVIRUS IN THE UK?
The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate.
Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close contact with people who have coronavirus.
WHAT’S THE RISK OF CORONAVIRUS FOR TRAVELLERS?
There are some countries and areas where there’s a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus.
See our coronavirus advice for travellers.
SYMPTOMS OF CORONAVIRUS
The symptoms of coronavirus are:
a cough
a high temperature
shortness of breath
But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
HOW CORONAVIRUS IS SPREAD
Because it’s a new illness, we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person.
Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.
It’s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food.
DO I NEED TO AVOID PUBLIC PLACES?
Most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places.
You only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional.
HOW TO AVOID CATCHING OR SPREADING CORONAVIRUS
DO
wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
always wash your hands when you get home or into work
use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
DON’T
do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
CHECK IF YOU NEED MEDICAL HELP
NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do.
Use this service if:
you think you might have coronavirus
in the last 14 days you’ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see our coronavirus advice for travellers
you’ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus
Use the 111 coronavirus service
Information:
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone.
GETTING HELP IN SCOTLAND, WALES OR NORTHERN IRELAND
Scotland: call your GP surgery or call 111 if your surgery is not open
Wales: call 111
Northern Ireland: call 111
HOW TO SELF-ISOLATE IF YOU’RE ASKED TO
If there’s a chance you could have coronavirus, you may be asked to stay away from other people (self-isolate).
This means you should:
stay at home
not go to work, school or public places
not use public transport or taxis
ask friends, family members or delivery services to do errands for you
try to avoid visitors to your home – it’s OK for friends, family or delivery drivers to drop off food
You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection.
Read more coronavirus self-isolation advice.
TREATMENT FOR CORONAVIRUS
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus.
Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses.
Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness.
You’ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you’ve recovered.


politicalite--2020-03-05--BREAKING: HSBC Confirm COVID-19 Outbreak At Canary Wharf HQ

BANKING Giant HSBC evacuated its Canary Wharf HQ today after a worker contracted the deadly COVID-19 disease that is spreading across the UK .
We understand that the employee is an analyst and is now under medial supervision and is in self-isolation .
HSBC told Politicalite : “ We have been informed that one of our employees at 8 Canada Square has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
” “ This colleague is under medical supervision and has self-isolated.
” “ We are working closely with the health authorities .
We are deep-cleaning the floor where our colleague worked and shared areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that floor , and others who came into contact with him , have been advised to work at home.
” “ Based on medical and official advice the building remains open and operates as normal.
” “ Our first priority and concern is the health of our employees and customers – and we are encouraging our colleagues to monitor their health carefully and stay at home or call a doctor if they feel unwell.
” The research department of the HQ in London ’ s billion dollar banking district was cleared after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So far the virus has infected 90 people in UK and over 13,000 people have been tested for the virus .
I HAVE SYMPTOMS WHAT DO I DO ?
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways .
It ’ s caused by a virus called coronavirus .
What ’ s the risk of coronavirus in the UK ?
The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate .
Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What ’ s the risk of coronavirus for travellers ?
There are some countries and areas where there ’ s a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus .
See our coronavirus advice for travellers .
The symptoms of coronavirus are : But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness .
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common , such as cold and flu .
Because it ’ s a new illness , we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food .
Do I need to avoid public places ?
Most people can continue to go to work , school and other public places .
You only need to stay away from public places ( self-isolate ) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional .
How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus • None wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds • None always wash your hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • None use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available • None cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve ( not your hands ) when you cough or sneeze • None put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards • None try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell • None do not touch your eyes , nose or mouth if your hands are not clean Check if you need medical help NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical help and advise you what to do .
Use this service if : • None you think you might have coronavirus • None in the last 14 days you ’ ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see our • None you ’ ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus Do not go to a GP surgery , pharmacy or hospital .
Call 111 if you need to speak to someone .
Getting help in Scotland , Wales or Northern Ireland • None @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-isolate if you ’ re asked to If there ’ s a chance you could have coronavirus , you may be asked to stay away from other people ( self-isolate ) .
This means you should : • None not go to work , school or public places • None not use public transport or taxis • None ask friends , family members or delivery services to do errands for you • None try to avoid visitors to your home – it ’ s OK for friends , family or delivery drivers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection .
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus .
Antibiotics do not help , as they do not work against viruses .
Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness .
You ’ ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you ’ ve recovered .
• None GOV.UK : information on coronavirus and the situation in the UK


politicalite--2020-03-05--COMMENT: Britain’s Working-Class White Lads Deserve Equality Just As Much As Black Boys

BEN Bradley MP is about the only politician in Westminster fighter for working-class white men amid the current trend to only offer advantages to people of the BAME backgrounds ( That ’ s Black Asian Minority Ethnics ) , *rolls eyes* leaving white lads on the bottom of the pile , like always .
The Tories won big in the Northern heartlands after their traditional Labour Party tried to stop Brexit .
As we all know , Labour abandoned the working-classes long ago , focusing on diversity and giving opportunities to people based on their ethnic background to ‘ level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Brexit and HOPE.. not handouts and dope .
Yet , our ‘ woke ’ politicians are not achieving equality… because white lads are lagging behind , and Parliament is too scared to talk about it .
It ’ s a ‘ taboo subject ’ in Westminster according to Bradley .
White working-class lads are behind in most statistics – something that should be shocking Britian… but as seen with Parliament ’ s decision to BAN Mansfield MP Bradley from raising equality questions about disadvantage white lads .
It ’ s clear the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To hell with the disadvantaged .
Yet , by supporting and giving disadvantaged white lads better opportunities , our dithering lawmakers would solve a whole wrath of future social issues linked to serious organised crime and drugs and could also halt the rise of the extreme far-right .
Bradley wrote last month in PoliticsHome : “ The Conservative government has broken the so-called “ Red Wall ” .
Now we must smash the in-built prejudices that have sent so many working class , white boys to the bottom of the pile and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carpet.
” Think about this… by the the age of five , white lads are 13 per cent behind disadvantaged black boys and 23 per cent behind disadvantaged Asian girls in phonics , and they are 40 per cent less likely to go into higher education than their black counterparts according to Bradley .
Why is this not on every front page ?
Why is this not on the top of the policymakers priorities ?
It ’ s about time our politicians really levelled up the UK , by pushing for better opportunities @ @ @ @ @ @

WHITE BOYS DESERVE EQUALITY TOO!
BEN Bradley MP is about the only politician in Westminster fighter for working-class white men amid the current trend to only offer advantages to people of the BAME backgrounds (That’s Black Asian Minority Ethnics), *rolls eyes* leaving white lads on the bottom of the pile, like always.
The Tories won big in the Northern heartlands after their traditional Labour Party tried to stop Brexit. As we all know, Labour abandoned the working-classes long ago, focusing on diversity and giving opportunities to people based on their ethnic background to ‘level up’ the UK. Voters voted for Brexit and HOPE.. not handouts and dope.
Yet, our ‘woke’ politicians are not achieving equality… because white lads are lagging behind, and Parliament is too scared to talk about it. It’s a ‘taboo subject’ in Westminster according to Bradley.
White working-class lads are behind in most statistics – something that should be shocking Britian… but as seen with Parliament’s decision to BAN Mansfield MP Bradley from raising equality questions about disadvantage white lads.
It’s clear the elite establishment just doesn’t care. To hell with the disadvantaged. Yet, by supporting and giving disadvantaged white lads better opportunities, our dithering lawmakers would solve a whole wrath of future social issues linked to serious organised crime and drugs and could also halt the rise of the extreme far-right.
Bradley wrote last month in PoliticsHome: “The Conservative government has broken the so-called “Red Wall”. Now we must smash the in-built prejudices that have sent so many working class, white boys to the bottom of the pile and swept some very legitimate challenges under the carpet.”
Think about this… by the the age of five, white lads are 13 per cent behind disadvantaged black boys and 23 per cent behind disadvantaged Asian girls in phonics, and they are 40 per cent less likely to go into higher education than their black counterparts according to Bradley.
Why is this not on every front page? Why is this not on the top of the policymakers priorities? It’s about time our politicians really levelled up the UK, by pushing for better opportunities for people from ALL backgrounds.
Now that’s Equality.


politicalite--2020-03-05--PAY RISE: MPs get 3.1% wage hike taking salaries to £82k A YEAR

BRITISH MPs will get a whopping £2,000 payday after The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority decided to raise politicians salaries by 3.1 % .
Their annual basic salary will go to £81,932 from April this year .
The increase is well above well above the 1.5 per cent rate of CPI inflation .
Boris Johnson claimed last year that the payrise was “ worth it ” as the new crop of MPs are a ‘ vast improvement ’ who finally secured Brexit after years of dithering and deadlock .
The payrise followed a 2.7 per cent boost in 2019 , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.4 per cent in 2017 , 1.3 per cent in 2016 , which was a HUGE hike from £67,000 to £74,000 in July 2015 .
The boost came amid plans to close Parliament “ for up to three months ” if the Coronavirus outbreak gets any worse .
Lindsay Hoyle and the Governments Chief Medical Officer held emergency talks last night and discussed the possibility of parliament closing to stop the spread of the deadly disease .
Insiders fear that the House of Commons 650 MPs could become ‘ superspreaders ’ .
Hoyle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff that work in the building and as 650 MPs travel up and down the country meeting constituents and could potentially spread the disease .
There are also worries because the Palace of Westminster is a major tourist attraction .

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BRITISH MPs will get a whopping £2,000 payday after The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority decided to raise politicians salaries by 3.1%.
Their annual basic salary will go to £81,932 from April this year.
The increase is well above well above the 1.5 per cent rate of CPI inflation.
Boris Johnson claimed last year that the payrise was “worth it” as the new crop of MPs are a ‘vast improvement’ who finally secured Brexit after years of dithering and deadlock.
The payrise followed a 2.7 per cent boost in 2019, a 1.8 per cent rise in 2018, 1.4 per cent in 2017, 1.3 per cent in 2016, which was a HUGE hike from £67,000 to £74,000 in July 2015.
The boost came amid plans to close Parliament “for up to three months” if the Coronavirus outbreak gets any worse.
Lindsay Hoyle and the Governments Chief Medical Officer held emergency talks last night and discussed the possibility of parliament closing to stop the spread of the deadly disease.
Insiders fear that the House of Commons 650 MPs could become ‘superspreaders’.
Hoyle is said to be worried about 3,000 staff that work in the building and as 650 MPs travel up and down the country meeting constituents and could potentially spread the disease.
There are also worries because the Palace of Westminster is a major tourist attraction.


politicalite--2020-03-06--RUDDY HILARIOUS! Politician Who BANNED Journalist From Britain Demands Free Speech After Getting DEP

RUDDY HILARIOUS! Politician Who BANNED Journalist From Britain Demands Free Speech After Getting DEPLATFORMED at Oxford Uni

SNOWFLAKE Amber Rudd got a taste of her own medicine last night after she was de-platformed at Oxford University .
The ex-Home Secretary who famously banned right-wing journalists and activists from Britian during her tenure told Oxford students to “ stop hiding and start engaging ” after she was “ no-platformed ” 30 minutes before an event .
Rudd was due to speak at the UN Women Oxford event for International Women ’ s Day , but was blocked after the student society voted to cancel it .
She took to Twitter and moaned : “ Badly judged & rude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to decide to “ no platform ” me 30 mins before an event I had been invited to for # IWD2020 to encourage young women into politics.
” UN Women Oxford posted on its Facebook page : “ Following a majority vote in committee , tonight ’ s event with speaker Amber Rudd has been cancelled .
“ We are deeply sorry for all and any hurt caused to our members and other wom*n and non binary people in Oxford over this event.
” .
MAYBE Amber Rudd know knows what it feels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When she was Home Secretary , the anti-Free speech MP banned Lauren Southern , Martin Sellner and Brittany Pettibone from the UK .
Whilst Politicalite never agreed with the three , we still believed they had a right to free speech .
Southern received a LIFETIME BAN from the UK because she handed out leaflets that claimed “ Allah is gay.
” The Canadian Activist and Journalist said the Home Office had permanently banned her because she had been “ caught distributing racist leaflets in Luton town centre.
” Southern was detained at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK on March 13 sparking outrage among many young Tories at the time .
She was held under the Terrorism Act and banned from entering because her actions presented ‘ a threat to the fundamental interests of society and public policy of the United Kingdom ’ .
Responding to the ban Southern said : “ ‘ Why do the rights of Muslims to be homophobic trump the rights of gay people to have their self-expression ?
” She also said the UK “ needs to have a conversation about this before they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversation at all ” The move led to us supporting UKIP at the time to back free speech .
Years later after Rudd ’ s weak and unstable Government collapsed , and was replaced by a real right wing operation , Rudd is crying because she ’ s now the victim of anti-Free speech zealots .
Politicalite still believes Rudd deserves free-speech , and she shouldn ’ t have been de-platformed… but maybe now Rudd knows just exactly how it feels .

SNOWFLAKE Amber Rudd got a taste of her own medicine last night after she was de-platformed at Oxford University.
The ex-Home Secretary who famously banned right-wing journalists and activists from Britian during her tenure told Oxford students to “stop hiding and start engaging” after she was “no-platformed” 30 minutes before an event.
Rudd was due to speak at the UN Women Oxford event for International Women’s Day, but was blocked after the student society voted to cancel it.
She took to Twitter and moaned: “Badly judged & rude of some students last night at Oxford to decide to “no platform” me 30 mins before an event I had been invited to for #IWD2020 to encourage young women into politics.”
“They should stop hiding and start engaging. #FreeSpeech“
UN Women Oxford posted on its Facebook page: “Following a majority vote in committee, tonight’s event with speaker Amber Rudd has been cancelled.
“We are deeply sorry for all and any hurt caused to our members and other wom*n and non binary people in Oxford over this event.”.
RUDDY HILARIOUS!
MAYBE Amber Rudd now knows what it feels like to have your free-speech curtailed.
When she was Home Secretary, the anti-Free speech MP banned Lauren Southern, Martin Sellner and Brittany Pettibone from the UK.
Whilst Politicalite never agreed with the three, we still believed they had a right to free speech.
Southern received a LIFETIME BAN from the UK because she handed out leaflets that claimed “Allah is gay.”
The Canadian Activist and Journalist said the Home Office had permanently banned her because she had been “caught distributing racist leaflets in Luton town centre.”
Southern was detained at Calais when she tried to re-enter the UK on March 13 sparking outrage among many young Tories at the time.
She was held under the Terrorism Act and banned from entering because her actions presented ‘a threat to the fundamental interests of society and public policy of the United Kingdom’.
Responding to the ban Southern said: “‘Why do the rights of Muslims to be homophobic trump the rights of gay people to have their self-expression?”
She also said the UK “needs to have a conversation about this before they’re no longer able to have a conversation at all”
The move led to us supporting UKIP at the time to back free speech.
Years later after Rudd’s weak and unstable Government collapsed, and was replaced by a real right wing operation, Rudd is crying because she’s now the victim of anti-Free speech zealots.
Politicalite still believes Rudd deserves free-speech, and she shouldn’t have been de-platformed… but maybe now Rudd knows just exactly how it feels.


politicalite--2020-03-06--ONE CORONA SQUARE: 1,200 Canary Wharf Workers Evacuated AGAIN Over Coronavirus

CANARY Wharf is at the centre of the Coronavirus outbreak AGAIN after 1,200 workers were evacuated from office buildings .
Staff members across the billion-dollar finance hub were sent home for a second day after a visitor was suspected of having the COVID-19 illness .
1,200 staff from US giant S & P were evacuated from the area and another company banned its workers from using the tube .
The news comes after global banking giant HSBC evacuated staff yesterday from its Canada Square HQ .
The company told Politicalite : “ We have been informed that one of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diagnosed with COVID-19.
” “ This colleague is under medical supervision and has self-isolated.
” “ We are working closely with the health authorities .
We are deep-cleaning the floor where our colleague worked and shared areas of the building.
” “ Colleagues on that floor , and others who came into contact with him , have been advised to work at home.
” “ Based on medical and official advice the building remains open and operates as normal.
” “ Our first priority and concern is the health of our employees and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleagues to monitor their health carefully and stay at home or call a doctor if they feel unwell.
” The research department of the HQ in London ’ s billion dollar banking district was cleared after the financial worker had ‘ flu-like ’ symptoms .
I HAVE SYMPTOMS WHAT DO I DO ?
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways .
It ’ s caused by a virus called coronavirus .
WHAT ’ S THE RISK OF CORONAVIRUS IN THE UK ?
The UK Chief Medical Officers have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low to moderate .
Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close contact with people who have coronavirus .
WHAT ’ S THE RISK OF CORONAVIRUS FOR TRAVELLERS ?
There are some countries and areas where there ’ s a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus .
See our coronavirus advice for travellers .
The symptoms of coronavirus are : But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness .
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a new illness , we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person .
It ’ s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food .
DO I NEED TO AVOID PUBLIC PLACES ?
Most people can continue to go to work , school and other public places .
You only need to stay away from public places ( self-isolate ) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional .
HOW TO AVOID CATCHING OR SPREADING CORONAVIRUS • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water often – do this for at least 20 seconds • None always wash your hands when you get home or into work • None use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available • None cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve ( not your hands ) when you cough or sneeze • None put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards • None try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell • None do not touch your eyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not clean CHECK IF YOU NEED MEDICAL HELP NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do .
Use this service if : • None you think you might have coronavirus • None in the last 14 days you ’ ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see our • None you ’ ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus Do not go to a GP surgery , pharmacy or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to speak to someone .
GETTING HELP IN SCOTLAND , WALES OR NORTHERN IRELAND • None if your surgery is not open HOW TO SELF-ISOLATE IF YOU ’ RE ASKED TO If there ’ s a chance you could have coronavirus , you may be asked to stay away from other people ( self-isolate ) .
This means you should : • None not go to work , school or public places • None not use public transport or taxis • None ask friends , family members or delivery services to do errands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visitors to your home – it ’ s OK for friends , family or delivery drivers to drop off food You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection .
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus .
Antibiotics do not help , as they do not work against viruses .
Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness .
You ’ ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you ’ ve recovered .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the situation in the UK

CANARY Wharf is at the centre of the Coronavirus outbreak AGAIN after 1,200 workers were evacuated from office buildings.
Staff members across the billion-dollar finance hub were sent home for a second day after a visitor was suspected of having the COVID-19 illness.
1,200 staff from US giant S&P were evacuated from the area and another company banned its workers from using the tube.
The news comes after global banking giant HSBC evacuated staff yesterday from its Canada Square HQ.
The company told Politicalite: “We have been informed that one of our employees at 8 Canada Square has been diagnosed with COVID-19.”
“This colleague is under medical supervision and has self-isolated.”
“We are working closely with the health authorities. We are deep-cleaning the floor where our colleague worked and shared areas of the building.”
“Colleagues on that floor, and others who came into contact with him, have been advised to work at home.”
“Based on medical and official advice the building remains open and operates as normal.”
“Our first priority and concern is the health of our employees and customers – and we are encouraging our colleagues to monitor their health carefully and stay at home or call a doctor if they feel unwell.”
The research department of the HQ in London’s billion dollar banking district was cleared after the financial worker had ‘flu-like’ symptoms.
I HAVE SYMPTOMS WHAT DO I DO?
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.
WHAT’S THE RISK OF CORONAVIRUS IN THE UK?
The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate.
Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close contact with people who have coronavirus.
WHAT’S THE RISK OF CORONAVIRUS FOR TRAVELLERS?
There are some countries and areas where there’s a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus.
See our coronavirus advice for travellers.
SYMPTOMS OF CORONAVIRUS
The symptoms of coronavirus are:
a cough
a high temperature
shortness of breath
But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
HOW CORONAVIRUS IS SPREAD
Because it’s a new illness, we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person.
Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.
It’s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food.
DO I NEED TO AVOID PUBLIC PLACES?
Most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places.
You only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional.
HOW TO AVOID CATCHING OR SPREADING CORONAVIRUS
DO
wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
always wash your hands when you get home or into work
use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
DON’T
do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
CHECK IF YOU NEED MEDICAL HELP
NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do.
Use this service if:
you think you might have coronavirus
in the last 14 days you’ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see our coronavirus advice for travellers
you’ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus
Use the 111 coronavirus service
Information:
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone.
GETTING HELP IN SCOTLAND, WALES OR NORTHERN IRELAND
Scotland: call your GP surgery or call 111 if your surgery is not open
Wales: call 111
Northern Ireland: call 111
HOW TO SELF-ISOLATE IF YOU’RE ASKED TO
If there’s a chance you could have coronavirus, you may be asked to stay away from other people (self-isolate).
This means you should:
stay at home
not go to work, school or public places
not use public transport or taxis
ask friends, family members or delivery services to do errands for you
try to avoid visitors to your home – it’s OK for friends, family or delivery drivers to drop off food
You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection.
Read more coronavirus self-isolation advice.
TREATMENT FOR CORONAVIRUS
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus.
Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses.
Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness.
You’ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you’ve recovered.


politicalite--2020-03-06--BREAKING: Suicide Bomber BLOWS Himself Up Near US Embassy

A SUSPECTED suicide bomber blew himself up outside the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia , according to local media .
Pictures @ @ @ @ @ and wreckage from what appears to be a blown-up vehicle .
Shams FM radio said @ @ @ @ @ kill any civillians , just the terrorist himself. The police have launched an investigation into @ @ @

A SUSPECTED suicide bomber blew himself up outside the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia, according to local media.
Pictures at the scene show debris and wreckage from what appears to be a blown-up vehicle.
Shams FM radio said that the attack did not kill any civillians, just the terrorist himself.
The police have launched an investigation into the matter.
More follows.


politicalite--2020-03-06--BREAKING: Vatican City Confirms First Case Of Coronavirus

THE VATICAN City has announced the first case of the deadly COVID-19 disease .
The news comes just days after @ @ @ @ @ the virus after appearing unwell on television and cancelling services .
A spokesman for the @ @ @ @ @ discovered on Thursday .
Matteo Bruni added that hospitals and clinics in the Vatican had @ @ @ @ @

THE VATICAN City has announced the first case of the deadly COVID-19 disease.
The news comes just days after Pope Francis tested negative for the virus after appearing unwell on television and cancelling services.
A spokesman for the city said the case was discovered on Thursday.
Matteo Bruni added that hospitals and clinics in the Vatican had been suspended for deep cleaning
More follows.