news--2020-06-11--Coronavirus: BAME people should get targeted health advice in event of second wave

An unpublished government report says Black , Asian and minority ethnic people should be given targeted health advice if there is a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic .
The recommendation is one of several seen by Sky News that were not included in a major review into the disproportionate number of deaths among BAME people .
In a 69-page document that was sent to the government on 29 May , Public Health England ( PHE ) wrote seven recommendations , along with comments from over 4,000 stakeholders on how to further prevent BAME people dying disproportionately from COVID-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ published with PHE 's initial findings on 2 June , with sources telling Sky News that the government decided to hold off because of `` current global events '' , such as the Black Lives Matter protests over the death of George Floyd in America .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The recommendations suggest the government should rapidly `` accelerate efforts '' to target different cultures and implement `` competent health promotions '' in case of a second wave of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assessments for all BAME staff should be developed quickly across a variety of occupations .
NHS England already recommends trusts do this .
They say this will help `` reduce the risk of employees exposure to the virus - especially for key workers '' who are more likely to come into contact with it .
Responding to the leaked report , Labour 's Shadow Equalities Secretary , Marsha De Cordova told Sky News : `` It is a scandal that the government appears to have blocked a review that included recommendations that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ethnic lives during this crisis .
`` The government 's failure to publish this review is yet another in a litany of failures to support BAME communities during COVID-19 .
`` The government must now urgently publish these recommendations in full and provide an explanation for its lack of transparency on this review . ''
This part of the PHE review , which was carried out by Professor Kevin Fenton , was set to be released next Tuesday according to government sources , eight weeks on from when the report was commissioned by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the BAME community have been angered by the lack of action and policy implemented by the government .
In parliament last week , the equalities minister Kemi Badenoch said : `` We were not able to make recommendations because data was not possible to collect - like morbidities , occupation and underlying health conditions . ''
Sky News has learned these recommendations were sent to the government on 29 May .
Other recommendations suggest that more data around ethnicity and deaths in the UK needs to be collected .
Currently , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not recorded on their death certificate , so the public may never know the true number of how many BAME people have died from COVID-19 .
The report says : `` Mandate comprehensive and quality ethnicity data collection and recording as part of routine data collection systems . ''
It says data like this will help `` mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on BAME communities '' .
A Public Health England spokesman said : `` The government commissioned PHE to conduct an epidemiological review to analyse how different factors can impact on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This was published in full on the 2 June .
`` In parallel , Professor Fenton , on PHE 's behalf , engaged with a significant number of individuals and organisations within the BAME community , to hear their views , concerns and ideas about the impact of COVID-19 on their communities .
`` This important engagement work will inform the work the equalities minister is now taking forward .
We intend to both formally submit this work to the minister next week , and will publish it at the same time .
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An unpublished government report says Black, Asian and minority ethnic people should be given targeted health advice if there is a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
The recommendation is one of several seen by Sky News that were not included in a major review into the disproportionate number of deaths among BAME people.
In a 69-page document that was sent to the government on 29 May, Public Health England (PHE) wrote seven recommendations, along with comments from over 4,000 stakeholders on how to further prevent BAME people dying disproportionately from COVID-19.
This part of the review was not published with PHE's initial findings on 2 June, with sources telling Sky News that the government decided to hold off because of "current global events", such as the Black Lives Matter protests over the death of George Floyd in America.
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The recommendations suggest the government should rapidly "accelerate efforts" to target different cultures and implement "competent health promotions" in case of a second wave of coronavirus.
Another recommendation also suggests that risk assessments for all BAME staff should be developed quickly across a variety of occupations. NHS England already recommends trusts do this.
They say this will help "reduce the risk of employees exposure to the virus - especially for key workers" who are more likely to come into contact with it.
Responding to the leaked report, Labour's Shadow Equalities Secretary, Marsha De Cordova told Sky News: "It is a scandal that the government appears to have blocked a review that included recommendations that could help save black, Asian and minority ethnic lives during this crisis.
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"The government's failure to publish this review is yet another in a litany of failures to support BAME communities during COVID-19.
"The government must now urgently publish these recommendations in full and provide an explanation for its lack of transparency on this review."
This part of the PHE review, which was carried out by Professor Kevin Fenton, was set to be released next Tuesday according to government sources, eight weeks on from when the report was commissioned by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
But people from the BAME community have been angered by the lack of action and policy implemented by the government.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 3:02 Official statistics show black people are four times more likely to die from the virus than people with white backgrounds.
In parliament last week, the equalities minister Kemi Badenoch said: "We were not able to make recommendations because data was not possible to collect - like morbidities, occupation and underlying health conditions."
Sky News has learned these recommendations were sent to the government on 29 May.
Other recommendations suggest that more data around ethnicity and deaths in the UK needs to be collected.
Currently, when someone dies in the community, ethnicity is not recorded on their death certificate, so the public may never know the true number of how many BAME people have died from COVID-19.
The report says: "Mandate comprehensive and quality ethnicity data collection and recording as part of routine data collection systems."
It says data like this will help "mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on BAME communities".
A Public Health England spokesman said: "The government commissioned PHE to conduct an epidemiological review to analyse how different factors can impact on people's health outcomes from COVID-19. This was published in full on the 2 June.
"In parallel, Professor Fenton, on PHE's behalf, engaged with a significant number of individuals and organisations within the BAME community, to hear their views, concerns and ideas about the impact of COVID-19 on their communities.
"This important engagement work will inform the work the equalities minister is now taking forward. We intend to both formally submit this work to the minister next week, and will publish it at the same time."


news--2020-06-11--Coronavirus: Belgian prince fined for breaking lockdown rules after attending party

A Belgian prince who broke lockdown rules when he attended a party in Spain has been fined €10,400 ( £9,322 ) , according to a Spanish government official .
Prince Joachim , 28 , who is the nephew of Belgium 's King Philippe , tested positive for coronavirus after attending the party in the city of Cordoba on 26 May .
Spain 's El Pais newspaper reported last month the party was attended by 27 people , although restrictions capped gatherings at a maximum of 15 people .
A palace spokesperson could not confirm how many people were at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for failing to quarantine himself for 14 days after arriving in the country , a government official told Reuters news agency .
The 28-year-old - who is tenth in line to the throne - has admitted breaching quarantine rules .
He is being quarantined in Spain and now has 15 days to respond to the fine .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Last week , the prince apologised , saying in a press release sent out by his lawyer : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures during my trip .
In these difficult times , I did not want to offend anyone .
`` I deeply regret my actions and will accept the consequences .
Joachim from Belgium . ''
Rafaela Valenzuela , the Spanish government 's regional envoy in Cordoba , previously called the gathering `` completely irresponsible '' and said it could have caused an outbreak of infections .
At one point , Spain had some of the strictest lockdown rules in Europe and was one of the countries hit worst by the pandemic .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus in Spain , and there have been 242,280 confirmed cases , according to Johns Hopkins University .

A Belgian prince who broke lockdown rules when he attended a party in Spain has been fined €10,400 (£9,322), according to a Spanish government official.
Prince Joachim, 28, who is the nephew of Belgium's King Philippe, tested positive for coronavirus after attending the party in the city of Cordoba on 26 May.
Spain's El Pais newspaper reported last month the party was attended by 27 people, although restrictions capped gatherings at a maximum of 15 people.
Image: Prince Joachim has apologised
A palace spokesperson could not confirm how many people were at the party.
The prince was also penalised for failing to quarantine himself for 14 days after arriving in the country, a government official told Reuters news agency.
The 28-year-old - who is tenth in line to the throne - has admitted breaching quarantine rules.
He is being quarantined in Spain and now has 15 days to respond to the fine.
Spanish police are investigating the party.
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Last week, the prince apologised, saying in a press release sent out by his lawyer: "I apologise for not respecting all quarantine measures during my trip. In these difficult times, I did not want to offend anyone.
"I deeply regret my actions and will accept the consequences. Joachim from Belgium."
Rafaela Valenzuela, the Spanish government's regional envoy in Cordoba, previously called the gathering "completely irresponsible" and said it could have caused an outbreak of infections.
At one point, Spain had some of the strictest lockdown rules in Europe and was one of the countries hit worst by the pandemic.
A total of 27,136 people have died with coronavirus in Spain, and there have been 242,280 confirmed cases, according to Johns Hopkins University.


news--2020-06-11--Coronavirus: Up to 80% diagnosed with COVID-19 have no symptoms, health secretary says

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said up to 80 % of people who test positive for coronavirus in the UK do n't have symptoms .
According to data released by the Office For National ( ONS ) statistics last week , 71 % of people who tested positive for coronavirus had not displayed symptoms .
But speaking at the daily government briefing , Mr Hancock suggested the number of asymptomatic cases could be higher .
The health secretary said : `` The big-picture answer is that yes there are some people who do n't have symptoms but do have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the ONS study we find that around 70-80 % of people who test positive do n't have symptoms .
`` That is quite a significant finding and one of the important things about this disease , in the same way that asymptomatic transmission is one of the things that makes controlling this disease really hard and is novel for any coronavirus , and is one of the things that makes it so difficult . ''
Around 20,000 households were invited to take part in the ONS study , and so far nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one swab for testing .
There has been much debate about how much asymptomatic COVID-19 sufferers contribute to the spread of the virus .
A World Health Organisation ( WHO ) scientist said on Monday it was `` very rare '' for people with no symptoms to pass the disease on , but later stressed this had been based on a relatively small set of studies .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Dr Maria Van Kerkhove said this evidence had come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact tracing '' .
WHO officials said in a briefing on Tuesday there 's `` much that is unknown '' when it comes to asymptomatic transmission .
Mr Hancock said the ONS findings highlighted the importance of people complying with self-isolation under the test and trace scheme , even if they are n't showing symptoms .
`` They are isolating for the period they would be infectious , which breaks the chain , '' he said .
`` That 's why the 14-day isolation is so important to break the spread of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public it was their `` civic duty '' to comply with the scheme .
`` Test and trace is our radar .
You have your part to play , '' he said .
A further 151 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus , according to Department of Health figures released on Thursday .
This takes the UK 's total number of deaths to 41,279 .

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said up to 80% of people who test positive for coronavirus in the UK don't have symptoms.
According to data released by the Office For National (ONS) statistics last week, 71% of people who tested positive for coronavirus had not displayed symptoms.
But speaking at the daily government briefing, Mr Hancock suggested the number of asymptomatic cases could be higher.
Image: Matt Hancock says the number could be as high as 80%
The health secretary said: "The big-picture answer is that yes there are some people who don't have symptoms but do have the virus.
"And in fact, in the ONS study we find that around 70-80% of people who test positive don't have symptoms.
"That is quite a significant finding and one of the important things about this disease, in the same way that asymptomatic transmission is one of the things that makes controlling this disease really hard and is novel for any coronavirus, and is one of the things that makes it so difficult."
Around 20,000 households were invited to take part in the ONS study, and so far nearly half of households have provided at least one swab for testing.
There has been much debate about how much asymptomatic COVID-19 sufferers contribute to the spread of the virus.
A World Health Organisation (WHO) scientist said on Monday it was "very rare" for people with no symptoms to pass the disease on, but later stressed this had been based on a relatively small set of studies.
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Dr Maria Van Kerkhove said this evidence had come from countries that carried out "detailed contact tracing".
WHO officials said in a briefing on Tuesday there's "much that is unknown" when it comes to asymptomatic transmission.
Mr Hancock said the ONS findings highlighted the importance of people complying with self-isolation under the test and trace scheme, even if they aren't showing symptoms.
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"They are isolating for the period they would be infectious, which breaks the chain," he said.
"That's why the 14-day isolation is so important to break the spread of the virus."
He also told the public it was their "civic duty" to comply with the scheme.
"Test and trace is our radar. You have your part to play," he said.
A further 151 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, according to Department of Health figures released on Thursday.
This takes the UK's total number of deaths to 41,279.


news--2020-06-10--'Life-saving' cancer treatment to be made available at all cancer centres in England

A key cancer treatment which could save lives is going to be made available to all cancer centres in England in the next year .
The NHS announcement is in response to an open letter signed by more than 200 cancer experts warning the treatment was being “ rationed ” , as reported exclusively by Sky News last month .
The experts had said failure to act would be a “ tragic lost opportunity ” .
The stereotactic ablative radiotherapy ( SABR ) treatment is more precise and uses a higher dose than standard radiotherapy - cutting down the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to make .
NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens says the innovative treatment will be “ potentially life-saving ” .
The treatment is currently used by around half of cancer centres and was going to be fully rolled out by 2022 , but experts warned urgent action needed to be taken to help deal with a backlog of cancer cases as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
Thousands of cancer patients have had treatments cancelled or postponed , while fewer cancers are currently being diagnosed .
A study by the University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been cancelled in the UK .
Cancer sufferers who face delays to their treatment are more likely to suffer complications and are more at risk of dying .
Dr Clive Peedell , a consultant clinical oncologist who wrote the open letter along with Action Radiotherapy , said he applauded the decision .
“ I think it ’ s really important during this time because we know there ’ s going to be a really big cancer backlog and anything we can do to increase our capacity to treat cancer patients during this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There will certainly be patients who can have stereotactic radiotherapy instead of surgery because there ’ s going to be big surgical waiting lists.
” William Robinson , 83 , was diagnosed with a tumour on his lung after having a stent put in his heart in March .
The great-grandfather , from Middlesbrough , received one round of the SABR treatment and said : “ It was excellent .
It went great and I ’ ve been alright since.
” He said it was a “ big surprise ” he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff who looked after him .
SABR will initially be used to treat some tumours in the lungs , lymph nodes and bones , but will later be expanded to treat other cancers .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker It will not be suitable for everyone , but the experts are clear it will save lives - and say they already have the capacity to provide the treatment .
Professor Pat Price , chair of Action Radiotherapy , said she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned April is “ still an awfully long time away ” .
“ The trouble is , the backlog is going to start coming in the autumn so April ’ s going to be too late for some places , ” she said .
Professor Price said there are still a number of things which will need to be done to help with the backlog - including updating the IT and machines used to carry out radiotherapy .
“ We ’ re heading for such a problem , ” she said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment thinking lockdown is nearly over , but the health problems are just starting .
”

A key cancer treatment which could save lives is going to be made available to all cancer centres in England in the next year.
The NHS announcement is in response to an open letter signed by more than 200 cancer experts warning the treatment was being “rationed”, as reported exclusively by Sky News last month.
The experts had said failure to act would be a “tragic lost opportunity”.
Image: A 4D scan of a tumour with the radiotherapy dose plan. Pic: James Cook University Hospital/Jim Daniel
The stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) treatment is more precise and uses a higher dose than standard radiotherapy - cutting down the number of hospital visits vulnerable cancer patients will need to make.
NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens says the innovative treatment will be “potentially life-saving”.
The treatment is currently used by around half of cancer centres and was going to be fully rolled out by 2022, but experts warned urgent action needed to be taken to help deal with a backlog of cancer cases as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands of cancer patients have had treatments cancelled or postponed, while fewer cancers are currently being diagnosed.
A study by the University of Birmingham estimates 36,000 cancer procedures have been cancelled in the UK.
Cancer sufferers who face delays to their treatment are more likely to suffer complications and are more at risk of dying.
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Dr Clive Peedell, a consultant clinical oncologist who wrote the open letter along with Action Radiotherapy, said he applauded the decision.
Image: Dr Clive Peedell says the treatment will help with the backlog
“I think it’s really important during this time because we know there’s going to be a really big cancer backlog and anything we can do to increase our capacity to treat cancer patients during this time will help,” he said.
“There will certainly be patients who can have stereotactic radiotherapy instead of surgery because there’s going to be big surgical waiting lists.”
William Robinson, 83, was diagnosed with a tumour on his lung after having a stent put in his heart in March.
The great-grandfather, from Middlesbrough, received one round of the SABR treatment and said: “It was excellent. It went great and I’ve been alright since.”
Image: William Robinson just after his SABR treatment
He said it was a “big surprise” he had been treated so quickly and praised the staff who looked after him.
SABR will initially be used to treat some tumours in the lungs, lymph nodes and bones, but will later be expanded to treat other cancers.
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It will not be suitable for everyone, but the experts are clear it will save lives - and say they already have the capacity to provide the treatment.
Professor Pat Price, chair of Action Radiotherapy, said she was “delighted” with the decision but warned April is “still an awfully long time away”.
“The trouble is, the backlog is going to start coming in the autumn so April’s going to be too late for some places,” she said.
Image: Professor Pat Price says the full roll-out should be done as soon as possible
Professor Price said there are still a number of things which will need to be done to help with the backlog - including updating the IT and machines used to carry out radiotherapy.
“We’re heading for such a problem,” she said.
“Everybody’s quite positive at the moment thinking lockdown is nearly over, but the health problems are just starting.”


news--2020-06-11--Coronavirus: Coachella cancelled amid 'growing indications' of COVID surge in autumn

The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have been cancelled this year amid `` growing indications '' that coronavirus cases are going to surge in the autumn .
Both events were meant to have taken place in California in April , and had been rescheduled for October .
But health officials have said they are `` not comfortable moving forward '' - especially given how Coachella is one of the world 's biggest music festivals , bringing half a million fans to an open-air site east of Los Angeles .
Cameron Kaiser , who signed the order cancelling the festivals for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned as indications grow that COVID-19 could worsen in the fall .
`` Given the projected circumstances and potential , I would not be comfortable moving forward . ''
Mr Kaiser stressed that the decision was not taken lightly - and he acknowledged many people will be affected .
`` My first priority is the health of the community , '' he added .
Travis Scott , Frank Ocean , Lewis Capaldi , Calvin Harris , Lana Del Rey , Fatboy Slim and Rage Against The Machine were among the acts set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Carrie Underwood and Billy Ray Cyrus were in the line-up for the Stagecoach country music festival .
: : Listen to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The loss of the festivals will be a major blow to the tourism and hospitality industries in the area .
It was recently reported that Anschutz Entertainment Group , the parent company of the firm that organises Coachella and Stagecoach , was planning to lay off 15 % of its workforce .
Restrictions on travel and large public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean more and more music stars are cancelling gigs .
The Who , Madonna , Miley Cyrus and Avril Lavigne are among the acts that have cancelled live dates due to the outbreak .
Snowbombing , the annual alpine music festival , was due to take place in the town of Mayrhofen in Austria for a week in April , but was cancelled after Austrian authorities banned all outdoor events above 500 people .
And Glastonbury - which attracts crowds of 200,000 - was forced to abandon plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Taylor Swift and Sir Paul McCartney were due to perform .

The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have been cancelled this year amid "growing indications" that coronavirus cases are going to surge in the autumn.
Both events were meant to have taken place in California in April, and had been rescheduled for October.
But health officials have said they are "not comfortable moving forward" - especially given how Coachella is one of the world's biggest music festivals, bringing half a million fans to an open-air site east of Los Angeles.
Image: Officials in California fear that coronavirus cases may surge in the autumn
Cameron Kaiser, who signed the order cancelling the festivals for 2020, said: "I am concerned as indications grow that COVID-19 could worsen in the fall.
"Given the projected circumstances and potential, I would not be comfortable moving forward."
Mr Kaiser stressed that the decision was not taken lightly - and he acknowledged many people will be affected.
"My first priority is the health of the community," he added.
Travis Scott, Frank Ocean, Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris, Lana Del Rey, Fatboy Slim and Rage Against The Machine were among the acts set to take to the stage at Coachella - while Carrie Underwood and Billy Ray Cyrus were in the line-up for the Stagecoach country music festival.
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The loss of the festivals will be a major blow to the tourism and hospitality industries in the area.
It was recently reported that Anschutz Entertainment Group, the parent company of the firm that organises Coachella and Stagecoach, was planning to lay off 15% of its workforce.
Restrictions on travel and large public events in some parts of the world mean more and more music stars are cancelling gigs.
Image: Both Coachella and Stagecoach festivals had been postponed until October
The Who, Madonna, Miley Cyrus and Avril Lavigne are among the acts that have cancelled live dates due to the outbreak.
Snowbombing, the annual alpine music festival, was due to take place in the town of Mayrhofen in Austria for a week in April, but was cancelled after Austrian authorities banned all outdoor events above 500 people.
And Glastonbury - which attracts crowds of 200,000 - was forced to abandon plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Headliners including Diana Ross, Taylor Swift and Sir Paul McCartney were due to perform.


news--2020-06-11--Coronavirus: Scientists warn government is 'putting big bets on vaccines that may not work'

The government is putting big bets on vaccines that may not work against the coronavirus , scientists have warned .
Around 90 % of experimental vaccines never reach the clinic because of problems in development or manufacture .
But the government 's Vaccines Taskforce has invested more than £100m in COVID-19 vaccines being developed at Oxford University and Imperial College London .
A separate team at Nottingham University say their coronavirus vaccine prototype has considerable advantages , but has been overlooked .
Lindy Durrant , professor of cancer immunotherapy at the university , said the government should keep its options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work .
`` Please give us some money , '' she said .
`` We have an exciting approach .
It could be the answer . ''
Sky News was given exclusive access to the Biodiscovery Institute in Nottingham , where the vaccine - code-named SN11 - is being developed .
The prototype is a tiny - and harmless - gold bullet coated in DNA , which is fired under the skin by compressed gas .
First results from trials in mice show it provokes the immune system to make a high number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear infections from the body .
`` A T-cell can kill a virus very quickly and that 's what our technology is all about : potent killer T-cells , '' said Professor Durrant .
The vaccine is being developed with the company Scancell .
It uses the same technology in a highly effective vaccine against melanoma skin cancer .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Tumour cells are so similar to normal tissue that the immune system does n't recognise them as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ T-cells that dramatically reduce the risk of patients relapsing .
Poulam Patel , professor of clinical oncology at Nottingham University , who led the clinical trials , said the success against cancer gave him confidence it would work against coronavirus .
He told Sky News : `` Trying to find a vaccine against melanoma is a harder ask than a completely foreign invader .
`` If it can do that for melanoma it 's more likely to do it for a virus . ''
The T-cell technology leads to longer-lasting immunity than antibodies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work in older patients , precisely those who need protection the most in the current pandemic .
According to the World Health Organisation , 10 vaccine candidates are in clinical trials .
They all target the protein spikes that the coronavirus uses to enter patients ' cells .
But the Nottingham vaccine also trains the immune system to attack proteins at the core of the virus .
It 's a back-up in case the virus mutates .
And because the inner proteins are similar to those in other coronaviruses , such as SARS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ related virus threatens a new pandemic .
Dr Charlie Weller , head of vaccines at the Wellcome Trust , said until there is good clinical evidence to back a vaccine it 's wise to spread your bets .
`` The front runners do n't necessarily mean they are the best options , '' she said .
`` They are the first to get into clinical trial and give us data to understand the different approaches .
We will learn a huge amount from them .
`` But it does n't mean they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first . ''
Dr Weller said multiple vaccines are likely to be needed that work in different ways to end the pandemic .
The Nottingham scientists are about to start work with peptides - small proteins - to enhance the vaccine .
It would mean doing away with the gold pellet , but they hope it will still be the silver bullet against COVID-19 .

The government is putting big bets on vaccines that may not work against the coronavirus, scientists have warned.
Around 90% of experimental vaccines never reach the clinic because of problems in development or manufacture.
But the government's Vaccines Taskforce has invested more than £100m in COVID-19 vaccines being developed at Oxford University and Imperial College London.
Image: The prototype is a tiny gold bullet coated in DNA
A separate team at Nottingham University say their coronavirus vaccine prototype has considerable advantages, but has been overlooked.
Lindy Durrant, professor of cancer immunotherapy at the university, said the government should keep its options open in case other vaccines fail to work.
"Please give us some money," she said. "We have an exciting approach. It could be the answer."
Image: The vaccine trains the immune system to attack virus proteins
Sky News was given exclusive access to the Biodiscovery Institute in Nottingham, where the vaccine - code-named SN11 - is being developed.
The prototype is a tiny - and harmless - gold bullet coated in DNA, which is fired under the skin by compressed gas.
First results from trials in mice show it provokes the immune system to make a high number of '"killer T-cells" that clear infections from the body.
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"A T-cell can kill a virus very quickly and that's what our technology is all about: potent killer T-cells," said Professor Durrant.
The vaccine is being developed with the company Scancell. It uses the same technology in a highly effective vaccine against melanoma skin cancer.
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Tumour cells are so similar to normal tissue that the immune system doesn't recognise them as a threat.
But the vaccine generates T-cells that dramatically reduce the risk of patients relapsing.
Poulam Patel, professor of clinical oncology at Nottingham University, who led the clinical trials, said the success against cancer gave him confidence it would work against coronavirus.
He told Sky News: "Trying to find a vaccine against melanoma is a harder ask than a completely foreign invader.
"If it can do that for melanoma it's more likely to do it for a virus."
Image: The vaccine is being developed by Nottingham University
The T-cell technology leads to longer-lasting immunity than antibodies. It is also more likely to work in older patients, precisely those who need protection the most in the current pandemic.
According to the World Health Organisation, 10 vaccine candidates are in clinical trials.
They all target the protein spikes that the coronavirus uses to enter patients' cells.
But the Nottingham vaccine also trains the immune system to attack proteins at the core of the virus.
It's a back-up in case the virus mutates.
And because the inner proteins are similar to those in other coronaviruses, such as SARS, it could give protection if a related virus threatens a new pandemic.
Image: Poulam Patel pointed to the vaccine's success against cancer
Dr Charlie Weller, head of vaccines at the Wellcome Trust, said until there is good clinical evidence to back a vaccine it's wise to spread your bets.
"The front runners don't necessarily mean they are the best options," she said.
"They are the first to get into clinical trial and give us data to understand the different approaches. We will learn a huge amount from them.
"But it doesn't mean they are the best. It means they are the first."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:36 Why a COVID-19 vaccine may not be shared
Dr Weller said multiple vaccines are likely to be needed that work in different ways to end the pandemic.
The Nottingham scientists are about to start work with peptides - small proteins - to enhance the vaccine.
It would mean doing away with the gold pellet, but they hope it will still be the silver bullet against COVID-19.


news--2020-06-11--Fears of coronavirus 'resurgence' prompt sharp falls in markets

US and world stocks have fallen sharply as hopes of a quick post-virus economic recovery start to fade .
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost more than 1,800 points ( 6.9 % ) in Thursday trading - its worst day since the middle of March , when much of the western world began lockdown restrictions to limit the spread of the virus .
The S & P 500 dropped by 5.9 % , its biggest fall since 16 March , and the tech-rich Nasdaq lost almost 5.3 % , down by more than 500 points just a day after rising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Many analysts had worried that the optimism seen in US markets during recent weeks was not an accurate picture of the challenges facing the economy as it begins to recover from the pandemic .
The S & P 500 , for example , had risen by 44.5 % between late March and Monday .
But Thursday 's trading hit almost all of the index 's companies : technology , financial , industrial and health care stocks all saw falls .
Energy prices were also down , with crude oil prices falling amid concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result in a lack of demand .
It also comes after the US Federal Reserve warned on Wednesday that the country 's economic recovery would be long and rates would be kept low for a while yet .
Sal Bruno , chief investment officer at IndexIQ , said : `` It 's not surprising to see a bit of a sell-off , given the furious rally we 've had coming out of the lows , despite the fact that the economy was not doing great .
`` The fact that ( the Fed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this low through 2022 is a little eye-opening for a lot of folks . ''
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According to analysis by the Associated Press , the number of cases is rising in nearly half of US states , something that could worsen as summer holidays get under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer for Independent Advisor Alliance , said : `` Not surprisingly , a lack of preventative behaviour has led to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases around the country and the stock market is having another gut check . ''
Earlier , the FTSE 100 was down just under 4 % and European and Asian markets also fell .

US and world stocks have fallen sharply as hopes of a quick post-virus economic recovery start to fade.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost more than 1,800 points (6.9%) in Thursday trading - its worst day since the middle of March, when much of the western world began lockdown restrictions to limit the spread of the virus.
The S&P 500 dropped by 5.9%, its biggest fall since 16 March, and the tech-rich Nasdaq lost almost 5.3%, down by more than 500 points just a day after rising above 10,000 for the first time.
Many analysts had worried that the optimism seen in US markets during recent weeks was not an accurate picture of the challenges facing the economy as it begins to recover from the pandemic.
The S&P 500, for example, had risen by 44.5% between late March and Monday.
But Thursday's trading hit almost all of the index's companies: technology, financial, industrial and health care stocks all saw falls.
Energy prices were also down, with crude oil prices falling amid concern from investors that a struggling economy will result in a lack of demand.
It also comes after the US Federal Reserve warned on Wednesday that the country's economic recovery would be long and rates would be kept low for a while yet.
Sal Bruno, chief investment officer at IndexIQ, said: "It's not surprising to see a bit of a sell-off, given the furious rally we've had coming out of the lows, despite the fact that the economy was not doing great.
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"The fact that (the Fed) is talking about keeping interest rates this low through 2022 is a little eye-opening for a lot of folks."
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Meanwhile, it is thought that a rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the US could be connected with the reopening of businesses and easing of stay-at-home rules.
According to analysis by the Associated Press, the number of cases is rising in nearly half of US states, something that could worsen as summer holidays get under way.
Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer for Independent Advisor Alliance, said: "Not surprisingly, a lack of preventative behaviour has led to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases around the country and the stock market is having another gut check."
Earlier, the FTSE 100 was down just under 4% and European and Asian markets also fell.


news--2020-06-11--Coronavirus: Should the two-metre social distancing restriction be reduced?

The two-metre social distancing restriction has become a fact of life during the coronavirus pandemic , but that looks set to change .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to soften the rule after a review and consultation with cabinet ministers on Tuesday , before making a formal announcement in parliament .
It follows pressure from businesses and some Conservative MPs for the two-metre guideline to be reduced to one metre .
He recently teed up the alteration to help more children get back to the classroom by telling people to `` watch this space '' .
Sky News takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach to social distancing compares to other countries and the potential risks of making any changes in the days ahead .
What is the situation at the moment ?
Since March , people in the UK have been told to maintain social distancing when around others from outside their own household .
This has meant trying to keep two metres ( 6.5ft ) apart from others when outside , at work and in shops and supermarkets .
Government guidance acknowledges that `` this will not always be possible '' , but adds that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are to someone with the virus .
`` Public Health England recommends trying to keep two metres away from people as a precaution , '' the guidance states .
`` However , this is not a rule and the science is complex .
The key thing is to not be too close to people for more than a short period of time , as much as you can . ''
In enclosed spaces where social distancing is more difficult , the government says face coverings `` can help us protect each other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Why are there calls for it to be changed ?
As the country continues to come out of the measures originally imposed to try and slow the spread of COVID-19 , more aspects of day-to-day life are beginning to return to a semblance of normality .
But adhering to the two-metre restriction is proving to be easier for some than others .
Schools , for example , have been advised to limit class sizes to 15 pupils .
They argue this limits their scope for welcoming back more pupils .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to education , supporters of a change argue it would allow more businesses - especially those in the hospitality sector like pubs and restaurants - to reopen .
It has been claimed two-thirds of English pubs will be forced to stay closed unless the rule is reduced to one metre .
After economic data showed the UK suffered the biggest collapse in GDP ever seen , as it plunged by 20.4 % in April , former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith called for the government to act `` quickly '' in reducing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a real economic imperative to get the economy moving again , '' he told Sky News .
`` One of the problems in moving the economy is that the two-metre rule hamstrings us in a whole series of areas . ''
Damian Green , Theresa May 's deputy when she was PM , told the BBC it would make a `` huge difference '' .
`` We 've seen other countries do that , actually move from two metres to one metre , without any damaging effects so far , '' he told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` positive impact '' a reduction in the two-metre rule would have on businesses ' ability to reopen .
Is there more of a risk if the distance is reduced ?
The simple argument against reducing the two-metre restriction is that it would increase the risk of people catching COVID-19 .
For some , especially those who have lost loved ones to the virus , relaxing it may seem like a reckless move while people continue to die from it .
A recent study in the Lancet suggested physical distancing of at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus transmission , but distances of two metres could be more effective .
It found that the risk of infection when people stand more than a metre away from the infected individual was 3 % , and 13 % if within a metre .
Modelling suggests that for every extra metre further away up to three metres , the risk of infection or transmission may halve .
But like so much of the response to the coronavirus , ministers have to make a risk assessment and attempt a balancing act .
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay at home was the easy part .
The message was unequivocal .
: : Listen to Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Apple podcasts , Google podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker But the lockdown can not continue forever - and in the absence of a vaccine - coming out of that will involve an element of risk .
Asked about a possible reduction in the two-metre rule , the prime minister said there would be `` more margin for manouvre '' as the number of coronavirus infections in the country continues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question for us is - as we get the numbers down so it becomes one in 1,000 ( people infected with coronavirus ) , one in 1,600 , maybe even fewer - your chances of being two metres or one metre or even a foot away from somebody who has the virus are obviously going down statistically . ''
Proponents of moving to one metre argue that the risk of people losing their jobs , businesses closing their doors permanently and children missing out on more time at school outweighs any possible increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do other countries do things differently ?
France , Denmark and Singapore are among the nations that have a one metre rule .
The World Health Organisation also recommends maintaining a distance of `` at least '' one metre .
But it should be stressed that the UK is not an international outlier when it comes to advocating two metres .
Canada and Spain also have a two-metre restriction in place .

The two-metre social distancing restriction has become a fact of life during the coronavirus pandemic, but that looks set to change.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to soften the rule after a review and consultation with cabinet ministers on Tuesday, before making a formal announcement in parliament.
It follows pressure from businesses and some Conservative MPs for the two-metre guideline to be reduced to one metre.
He recently teed up the alteration to help more children get back to the classroom by telling people to "watch this space".
Sky News takes a look at how the UK's approach to social distancing compares to other countries and the potential risks of making any changes in the days ahead.
Image: People observing social distancing on a bench in Hyde Park, London
What is the situation at the moment?
Since March, people in the UK have been told to maintain social distancing when around others from outside their own household.
This has meant trying to keep two metres (6.5ft) apart from others when outside, at work and in shops and supermarkets.
Government guidance acknowledges that "this will not always be possible", but adds that the risk of infection increases the closer you are to someone with the virus.
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"Public Health England recommends trying to keep two metres away from people as a precaution," the guidance states.
"However, this is not a rule and the science is complex. The key thing is to not be too close to people for more than a short period of time, as much as you can."
In enclosed spaces where social distancing is more difficult, the government says face coverings "can help us protect each other and reduce the spread of the disease".
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:45 Johnson eases lockdown with another household
Why are there calls for it to be changed?
As the country continues to come out of the measures originally imposed to try and slow the spread of COVID-19, more aspects of day-to-day life are beginning to return to a semblance of normality.
But adhering to the two-metre restriction is proving to be easier for some than others.
Schools, for example, have been advised to limit class sizes to 15 pupils.
They argue this limits their scope for welcoming back more pupils.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:32 Schools struggling with social distancing
As well as allowing more children to return to education, supporters of a change argue it would allow more businesses - especially those in the hospitality sector like pubs and restaurants - to reopen.
It has been claimed two-thirds of English pubs will be forced to stay closed unless the rule is reduced to one metre.
After economic data showed the UK suffered the biggest collapse in GDP ever seen, as it plunged by 20.4% in April, former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith called for the government to act "quickly" in reducing the two-metre rule.
"There is a real economic imperative to get the economy moving again," he told Sky News.
"One of the problems in moving the economy is that the two-metre rule hamstrings us in a whole series of areas."
Damian Green, Theresa May's deputy when she was PM, told the BBC it would make a "huge difference".
"We've seen other countries do that, actually move from two metres to one metre, without any damaging effects so far," he told Newsnight.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has acknowledged the "positive impact" a reduction in the two-metre rule would have on businesses' ability to reopen.
Image: People are seen buying takeaway pints at a pub on Wandsworth Common in London
Is there more of a risk if the distance is reduced?
The simple argument against reducing the two-metre restriction is that it would increase the risk of people catching COVID-19.
For some, especially those who have lost loved ones to the virus, relaxing it may seem like a reckless move while people continue to die from it.
A recent study in the Lancet suggested physical distancing of at least one metre lowers the risk of coronavirus transmission, but distances of two metres could be more effective.
It found that the risk of infection when people stand more than a metre away from the infected individual was 3%, and 13% if within a metre.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:57 Lancet study backs distancing and face masks
Modelling suggests that for every extra metre further away up to three metres, the risk of infection or transmission may halve.
But like so much of the response to the coronavirus, ministers have to make a risk assessment and attempt a balancing act.
In a sense, introducing lockdown and telling people to stay at home was the easy part. The message was unequivocal.
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But the lockdown cannot continue forever - and in the absence of a vaccine - coming out of that will involve an element of risk.
Asked about a possible reduction in the two-metre rule, the prime minister said there would be "more margin for manouvre" as the number of coronavirus infections in the country continues to fall.
He said: "The question for us is - as we get the numbers down so it becomes one in 1,000 (people infected with coronavirus), one in 1,600, maybe even fewer - your chances of being two metres or one metre or even a foot away from somebody who has the virus are obviously going down statistically."
Proponents of moving to one metre argue that the risk of people losing their jobs, businesses closing their doors permanently and children missing out on more time at school outweighs any possible increased risk of people getting the virus.
Image: Schools are having to adapt to the social distancing restrictions
Do other countries do things differently?
They do.
France, Denmark and Singapore are among the nations that have a one metre rule.
The World Health Organisation also recommends maintaining a distance of "at least" one metre.
But it should be stressed that the UK is not an international outlier when it comes to advocating two metres.
Canada and Spain also have a two-metre restriction in place.


news--2020-06-11--Viagogo and StubHub merger 'may lead to more expensive concert tickets', regulator warns

Ticket resale website Viagogo 's merger with rival StubHub could lead to higher prices for concert fans and other customers , the market regulator has warned .
The Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ) said it found concerns over the `` loss of competition '' if the proposed deal was to go ahead , owing to the popularity and dominance of the two websites .
Viagogo and StubHub are the UK 's two largest secondary ticketing firms and hold more than 80 % of the country 's market share , the CMA said .
After looking into evidence from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documents , the CMA found that Viagogo and StubHub were `` close competitors in an already very concentrated market with limited alternatives '' Its phase one investigation also found that prices for tickets sold on the websites could rise as a result of the merger , after consulting with consumer groups , customers and competitors .
Andrea Gomes da Silva , CMA 's executive director for markets and mergers , said : `` Viagogo is already the largest secondary ticketing company in the UK by some considerable margin and has purchased an established @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the market .
`` We are therefore concerned that this transaction could lead to customers losing out through higher prices , less innovation and a lack of real choice . ''
The CMA also said it had so far not seen evidence that Viagogo or StubHub would be more adversely affected by the pause on live events due to the coronavirus crisis compared to other companies .
Viagogo now has five working days to resolve the issue with the regulator in order to avoid an in-depth phase two investigation into the merger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in November to takeover StubHub , a subsidiary of eBay .
Viagogo said it will continue to work with the CMA during its review , adding that it believed the combination is a `` good move for customers worldwide '' .
StubHub has previously been a subject of an investigation by the regulator and has been accused of using `` misleading messages '' on its ticketing platform .
The American company was forced into compliance once the CMA threatened it with court action .

Ticket resale website Viagogo's merger with rival StubHub could lead to higher prices for concert fans and other customers, the market regulator has warned.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it found concerns over the "loss of competition" if the proposed deal was to go ahead, owing to the popularity and dominance of the two websites.
Viagogo and StubHub are the UK's two largest secondary ticketing firms and hold more than 80% of the country's market share, the CMA said.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:35 Viagogo boss defends company ticket resales
After looking into evidence from third parties and the companies' internal documents, the CMA found that Viagogo and StubHub were "close competitors in an already very concentrated market with limited alternatives"
Its phase one investigation also found that prices for tickets sold on the websites could rise as a result of the merger, after consulting with consumer groups, customers and competitors.
Andrea Gomes da Silva, CMA's executive director for markets and mergers, said: "Viagogo is already the largest secondary ticketing company in the UK by some considerable margin and has purchased an established rival, with no other significant competitors in the market.
"We are therefore concerned that this transaction could lead to customers losing out through higher prices, less innovation and a lack of real choice."
The CMA also said it had so far not seen evidence that Viagogo or StubHub would be more adversely affected by the pause on live events due to the coronavirus crisis compared to other companies.
Viagogo now has five working days to resolve the issue with the regulator in order to avoid an in-depth phase two investigation into the merger.
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London-based Viagogo announced the £3.2bn deal in November to takeover StubHub, a subsidiary of eBay.
Viagogo said it will continue to work with the CMA during its review, adding that it believed the combination is a "good move for customers worldwide".
StubHub has previously been a subject of an investigation by the regulator and has been accused of using "misleading messages" on its ticketing platform.
The American company was forced into compliance once the CMA threatened it with court action.


news--2020-06-11--Marmite fans in a sticky situation as yeast extract shortage hits supplies

When it comes to this news story , you 'll either love it or hate it : there 's a Marmite shortage .
The economic fallout from the coronavirus has spread to the controversial breakfast staple , with Marmite 's manufacturer announcing it can no longer produce large jars of the brown , sticky paste .
That 's because Marmite is made from yeast extract - a crucial ingredient that 's a by-product of beer brewing .
And with brewers slowing or stalling production after pubs and restaurants were forced to close in March , it 's now in short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a Marmite devotee on Twitter , who tweeted the brand to ask why they were struggling to track down 400g squeezy packs of the spread .
Explaining that brewer 's yeast was in short supply , the company confirmed that stock levels were being affected , adding : `` As a temporary measure we have stopped production of all sizes apart from our 250g size jar which is available in most major retailers . ''
Some anti-Marmite Twitter users were raising a toast after hearing about the sticky situation .
Another upped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Oh the world would be a better place without Marmite . ''
But spare a thought for Marmite fans who are now worried that there will be a rush in supermarkets across the land .
Struggling to stay calm , one tweeted : `` '' This is an actual disaster in our house .
We get through about a kilo of it in a normal month . ''
And an exasperated shopper asked : `` Come on !
!
Have n't we suffered enough ?
?
?
!
!
!
! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on breakfast tables across the land - and in the 1990s , the company decided to take advantage of this by launching adverts with the searingly honest You Either Love It Or Hate It slogan .
The campaign was the brainchild of two marketing executives - one of them adored Marmite , and the other , well , did n't .
COVID-19 has affected our purchasing habits in curious ways , with some products experiencing a sudden surge in popularity .
Shelves were emptied of toilet paper , antibacterial wipes and dried pasta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flour and yeast running low as Britons embraced baking in lockdown .

When it comes to this news story, you'll either love it or hate it: there's a Marmite shortage.
The economic fallout from the coronavirus has spread to the controversial breakfast staple, with Marmite's manufacturer announcing it can no longer produce large jars of the brown, sticky paste.
That's because Marmite is made from yeast extract - a crucial ingredient that's a by-product of beer brewing. And with brewers slowing or stalling production after pubs and restaurants were forced to close in March, it's now in short supply.
Image: Concerns of a shortage are spreading among Marmite devotees
The jarring news was unearthed by a Marmite devotee on Twitter, who tweeted the brand to ask why they were struggling to track down 400g squeezy packs of the spread.
Explaining that brewer's yeast was in short supply, the company confirmed that stock levels were being affected, adding: "As a temporary measure we have stopped production of all sizes apart from our 250g size jar which is available in most major retailers."
Some anti-Marmite Twitter users were raising a toast after hearing about the sticky situation.
One wrote: "Let's cancel Marmite. Horrible stuff."
Another upped the ante even further, adding: "Oh the world would be a better place without Marmite."
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But spare a thought for Marmite fans who are now worried that there will be a rush in supermarkets across the land.
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Struggling to stay calm, one tweeted: ""This is an actual disaster in our house. We get through about a kilo of it in a normal month."
And an exasperated shopper asked: "Come on!! Haven't we suffered enough???!!!!"
Marmite has long been a divisive presence on breakfast tables across the land - and in the 1990s, the company decided to take advantage of this by launching adverts with the searingly honest You Either Love It Or Hate It slogan.
The campaign was the brainchild of two marketing executives - one of them adored Marmite, and the other, well, didn't.
COVID-19 has affected our purchasing habits in curious ways, with some products experiencing a sudden surge in popularity.
Shelves were emptied of toilet paper, antibacterial wipes and dried pasta back in March - with supplies of flour and yeast running low as Britons embraced baking in lockdown.


news--2020-01-29--Businesses worldwide count the cost of coronavirus

More than 130 people have died from the coronavirus , with the number of confirmed cases - 5,974 - passing those infected by SARS in 2002-03 .
The virus originated in China but , being the world 's second-biggest economy , the effect has been felt worldwide - not just for travellers but for markets , businesses and economies .
British Airways suspended flights to and from mainland China and also suspended bookings for two days after the Foreign Office advised against `` all but essential travel '' .
BA owner IAG fell by around 6 % earlier in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was only slightly recovering on Wednesday .
Virgin Atlantic has told passengers on its flights to , from and through China - including Hong Kong - between 22 January and 29 February that they can re-book or request a refund .
Cathay Pacific says it will reduce capacity to and from mainland China by 50 % or more from 30 January until the end of March .
Shares were down 3.2 % .
Other airlines that have cancelled flights include Finnair , Lion Air , Air Seoul , Air Canada , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in demand .
Chinese airlines , such as Air China , China Eastern and China Southern , are still operating .
China 's market is still closed due to the Lunar New Year holiday .
French hotel owner Accor ended Friday at €38.16 ( £32.37 ) per share but as news of the virus 's impact on travel became clearer on Monday it fell as low as €36.14 ( £30.57 ) .
UK-based InterContinental Hotels Group had a similar experience , losing more than 6 % in the early hours of Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the same period .
Ctrip , China 's largest online booking platform , says more than 300,000 hotels had agreed to refund bookings between 22 January and 8 February .
Other operators have made similar offers .
According to Credit Suisse 's report on global wealth late last year , China has more wealthy people than the US .
It also has 100 million of the world 's top 10 % of earners , overtaking America 's 99 million for the first time .
China 's share of the global luxury market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 to 41 % in 2025 , says Forbes , and more than three-quarters of that luxury spending is done while travelling abroad .
So when a virus hits just ahead of China 's biggest public holiday and travel is severely curtailed ( China has cut off access to Wuhan and 16 other cities to prevent the virus from spreading ) , luxury brands are going to feel the pinch .
When markets opened on Monday , LVMH ( Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton ) fell by almost 4 % , Hermes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 10 % .
All three were showing signs of slight recovery on Wednesday morning but nowhere near enough to regain the earlier losses .
When people stop travelling as flights , tours and holidays are cancelled , the demand for oil is hit and the price per barrel goes down .
Earlier this week , Andy Critchlow , head of news in EMEA for S & P Global Platts , told Sky 's Ian King Live that , while oil did n't suffer too badly during the SARS outbreak , China and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bigger consumer since then .
He said : `` If China 's economy wobbles as a result of this virus then over 2020 all the forecasts about Chinese oil demand growth will have to be revised '' .
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) usually keeps prices high by limiting supply .
Before the virus they had agreed to cut supply until March but on Tuesday said they want to extend these to at least June as the virus 's effect on oil demand becomes clearer .
That decision helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 57.86 ( £44.47 ) on Monday .
China 's markets have been closed for the Lunar New Year holiday but Hong Kong opened on Wednesday and promptly tumbled almost 3 % after a number of companies warned the virus would affect their businesses .
In the UK , nearly £44bn was wiped off the value of the FTSE 100 on Monday , losing 2.3 % , or 174 points , the biggest percentage fall since October .
Many shops around China have closed due to the lack of shoppers but travel restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also affected .
Toyota is stopping operations in China until 9 February , with a Bloomberg report quoting a spokesman as saying this is due to `` various factors including the guidelines by the local and regional governments and parts supply situation '' .
Starbucks has closed more than half of its 4,000 stores in China , warning this may affect its financial results .
McDonald 's has suspended business in five cities in the affected Hubei province and the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut has closed outlets in Wuhan .
Disney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resorts .
Apple chief executive Tim Cook said the outbreak has already caused some suppliers in China to delay reopening factories after the holiday from the end of this month until 10 February .
Some stores have closed or reduced operating hours due to the fall in shopper numbers .
Facebook and Alibaba told their employees in China or those who have travelled there to work from home .
Similar measures were taken by Goldman Sachs , Standard Chartered , Samsung Electrics , Honda , and Nippon Steel .
HSBC and Exxon Mobil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel to Hong Kong and China .
Honda and Nissan have flown some employees to Japan from China on a government chartered flight .
Around 100 Uniqlo stores are closed in Hubei , along with an IKEA store in Wuhan .
IMAX has delayed film releases in China and H & M has closed around 45 stores and suspended business travel to and within China .

More than 130 people have died from the coronavirus, with the number of confirmed cases - 5,974 - passing those infected by SARS in 2002-03.
The virus originated in China but, being the world's second-biggest economy, the effect has been felt worldwide - not just for travellers but for markets, businesses and economies.
Airlines
British Airways suspended flights to and from mainland China and also suspended bookings for two days after the Foreign Office advised against "all but essential travel". BA owner IAG fell by around 6% earlier in the week on news of the virus and it was only slightly recovering on Wednesday.
Virgin Atlantic has told passengers on its flights to, from and through China - including Hong Kong - between 22 January and 29 February that they can re-book or request a refund.
Cathay Pacific says it will reduce capacity to and from mainland China by 50% or more from 30 January until the end of March. Shares were down 3.2%.
Other airlines that have cancelled flights include Finnair, Lion Air, Air Seoul, Air Canada, and United, the latter two blaming drop in demand.
Chinese airlines, such as Air China, China Eastern and China Southern, are still operating. China's market is still closed due to the Lunar New Year holiday.
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Hotel groups
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French hotel owner Accor ended Friday at €38.16 (£32.37) per share but as news of the virus's impact on travel became clearer on Monday it fell as low as €36.14 (£30.57).
UK-based InterContinental Hotels Group had a similar experience, losing more than 6% in the early hours of Monday. Hyatt Hotels lost just over 3.6% over the same period.
Ctrip, China's largest online booking platform, says more than 300,000 hotels had agreed to refund bookings between 22 January and 8 February. Other operators have made similar offers.
Image: The number of people infected has passed that seen during the SARS outbreak
Luxury items
According to Credit Suisse's report on global wealth late last year, China has more wealthy people than the US. It also has 100 million of the world's top 10% of earners, overtaking America's 99 million for the first time.
China's share of the global luxury market is expected to expand from 33% in 2018 to 41% in 2025, says Forbes, and more than three-quarters of that luxury spending is done while travelling abroad.
So when a virus hits just ahead of China's biggest public holiday and travel is severely curtailed (China has cut off access to Wuhan and 16 other cities to prevent the virus from spreading), luxury brands are going to feel the pinch.
When markets opened on Monday, LVMH (Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton) fell by almost 4%, Hermes lost 5.2% and Dior lost more than 10%. All three were showing signs of slight recovery on Wednesday morning but nowhere near enough to regain the earlier losses.
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Oil
When people stop travelling as flights, tours and holidays are cancelled, the demand for oil is hit and the price per barrel goes down.
Earlier this week, Andy Critchlow, head of news in EMEA for S&P Global Platts, told Sky's Ian King Live that, while oil did n't suffer too badly during the SARS outbreak, China and its 1.4 billion people had become a bigger consumer since then.
He said: "If China's economy wobbles as a result of this virus then over 2020 all the forecasts about Chinese oil demand growth will have to be revised".
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) usually keeps prices high by limiting supply. Before the virus they had agreed to cut supply until March but on Tuesday said they want to extend these to at least June as the virus's effect on oil demand becomes clearer.
That decision helped Brent crude recover slightly from a lower $57.86 (£44.47) on Monday.
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Markets
China's markets have been closed for the Lunar New Year holiday but Hong Kong opened on Wednesday and promptly tumbled almost 3% after a number of companies warned the virus would affect their businesses.
In the UK, nearly £44bn was wiped off the value of the FTSE 100 on Monday, losing 2.3%, or 174 points, the biggest percentage fall since October.
Other
Many shops around China have closed due to the lack of shoppers but travel restrictions mean employee travel and stock moving are also affected.
Toyota is stopping operations in China until 9 February, with a Bloomberg report quoting a spokesman as saying this is due to "various factors including the guidelines by the local and regional governments and parts supply situation".
Starbucks has closed more than half of its 4,000 stores in China, warning this may affect its financial results.
McDonald's has suspended business in five cities in the affected Hubei province and the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut has closed outlets in Wuhan.
Disney has closed its Shanghai and Hong Kong resorts.
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Apple chief executive Tim Cook said the outbreak has already caused some suppliers in China to delay reopening factories after the holiday from the end of this month until 10 February. Some stores have closed or reduced operating hours due to the fall in shopper numbers.
Facebook and Alibaba told their employees in China or those who have travelled there to work from home. Similar measures were taken by Goldman Sachs, Standard Chartered, Samsung Electrics, Honda, and Nippon Steel.
HSBC and Exxon Mobil are among those that have banned employee travel to Hong Kong and China. Honda and Nissan have flown some employees to Japan from China on a government chartered flight.
Around 100 Uniqlo stores are closed in Hubei, along with an IKEA store in Wuhan. IMAX has delayed film releases in China and H&M has closed around 45 stores and suspended business travel to and within China.


news--2020-01-29--Coronavirus: What to do if your China flight is suspended

Airlines around the world are suspending flights to and from China as the number of coronavirus cases increase rapidly .
Some airlines have halted flights completely but others are allowing refunds , date changes or destination alterations .
ABTA , the UK 's travel trade association , said passengers due to travel on package holidays to mainland China - not Macau and Hong Kong - should speak to their travel agent who should be able to offer alternatives , and if not , then a full refund .
A statement added that passengers who booked flights directly through an airline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact the airline to discuss their options .
Sky News breaks the different policies down : BA halted all its daily direct flights to Shanghai and Beijing from 29 January , the same day the Foreign Office warned against all but essential travel to the country .
The airline said the cancellations would last until 31 January while it assesses the situation .
On BA 's website there were no direct flights to China available to book in January and February .
Passengers flying between 29 January and 23 February can rebook onto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - direct or non-direct .
The airline is also offering full refunds for passengers flying in that time period .
Passengers should contact BA if they booked directly , or their travel agent , to rebook or get a refund .
Hong Kong 's Cathay Pacific said it will be progressively reducing flights to and from mainland China by 50 % or more from 30 January until the end of March .
The autonomous Chinese region 's three other main carriers - Cathay Dragon , Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning flights will go from about 480 weekly flights to about 240 from 30 January .
Cathay and Cathay Dragon said the reduction will last until the end of March .
Their passengers will be able to get full refunds if they contact them , and will be able to rebook or book to another destination without charge before 31 March as long as the new travel date is on or before 31 May .
The UK-based airline has not said it is cancelling flights to China but has urged customers travelling there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their team .
It said any Virgin or codeshare flights to , from and through China and Hong Kong from 22 January to 29 February can be rebooked to a date no later than 31 March .
Passengers can also change their destination as long as it is before 31 March , or they can request a full refund before 29 February .
The Chinese airline is still running flights from the UK and the rest of the world to China but is offering full refunds for passengers who purchased tickets before 28 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its three weekly flights from Helsinki to Beijing Daxing Airport from 5 February and two weekly flights to Nanjing from 8 February until 29 March .
It offers non-direct flights from London to China via Helsinki .
However , it will continue to fly to Beijing Capital Airport and Shanghai daily , twice a day to Hong Kong and twice weekly to Guangzhou .
Affected passengers can change their flight dates to after 31 May , they can choose a different route or apply for a full refund .
The two airlines , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to exchange or refund tickets for travel to or from China up until 29 February .
KLM has cancelled all flights to Wuhan until March but is still flying to Beijing and Shanghai via codeshare flights .
Air France is using KLM planes to fly to Shanghai and Beijing , and its website is still offering flights to Wuhan via codeshare flights .
The Chicago-based airline has suspended 24 direct US flights to Beijing , Chengdu , Hong Kong and Shanghai between 1-8 February , due to a `` significant decline in demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claim refunds for its non-direct flights to Wuhan from 22 January to 29 March .
Travellers on flights to Beijing , Chengdu and Shanghai between 24 January and 29 February can get full refunds , reschedule or change destinations .
If flying to Hong Kong , United passengers due to fly between 28 January and 29 February can change the date of their flight for free or alter the destination , which may include a difference in fee .
The airline 's 33 non-stop flights a week to Beijing , Shanghai and Hong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` better match capacity with expected demand '' .
Passengers will be notified and provided with alternative travel options , the airline said .

Airlines around the world are suspending flights to and from China as the number of coronavirus cases increase rapidly.
Some airlines have halted flights completely but others are allowing refunds, date changes or destination alterations.
ABTA, the UK's travel trade association, said passengers due to travel on package holidays to mainland China - not Macau and Hong Kong - should speak to their travel agent who should be able to offer alternatives, and if not, then a full refund.
Image: Several airlines have suspended bookings on flights to China
A statement added that passengers who booked flights directly through an airline and are due to travel imminently should contact the airline to discuss their options.
Sky News breaks the different policies down:
British Airways
BA halted all its daily direct flights to Shanghai and Beijing from 29 January, the same day the Foreign Office warned against all but essential travel to the country.
The airline said the cancellations would last until 31 January while it assesses the situation.
On BA's website there were no direct flights to China available to book in January and February.
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Image: A pilot parks an aircraft at the unloading area of the Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Passengers flying between 29 January and 23 February can rebook onto another BA-operated flight to the same destination - direct or non-direct.
The airline is also offering full refunds for passengers flying in that time period.
Passengers should contact BA if they booked directly, or their travel agent, to rebook or get a refund.
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific said it will be progressively reducing flights to and from mainland China by 50% or more from 30 January until the end of March.
The autonomous Chinese region's three other main carriers - Cathay Dragon, Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express - said they will also cut capacity, meaning flights will go from about 480 weekly flights to about 240 from 30 January.
Image: Shoppers in Hong Kong wear face masks as the government shut down parts of the border with China
Image: Hundreds of construction workers are building a new hospital in Wuhan which should be ready soon
Cathay and Cathay Dragon said the reduction will last until the end of March.
Their passengers will be able to get full refunds if they contact them, and will be able to rebook or book to another destination without charge before 31 March as long as the new travel date is on or before 31 May.
Virgin Atlantic
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The UK-based airline has not said it is cancelling flights to China but has urged customers travelling there, and Hong Kong, to contact their team.
It said any Virgin or codeshare flights to, from and through China and Hong Kong from 22 January to 29 February can be rebooked to a date no later than 31 March.
Passengers can also change their destination as long as it is before 31 March, or they can request a full refund before 29 February.
Air China
The Chinese airline is still running flights from the UK and the rest of the world to China but is offering full refunds for passengers who purchased tickets before 28 January.
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Finnair
The Finnish airline is cancelling its three weekly flights from Helsinki to Beijing Daxing Airport from 5 February and two weekly flights to Nanjing from 8 February until 29 March.
It offers non-direct flights from London to China via Helsinki.
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However, it will continue to fly to Beijing Capital Airport and Shanghai daily, twice a day to Hong Kong and twice weekly to Guangzhou.
Affected passengers can change their flight dates to after 31 May, they can choose a different route or apply for a full refund.
Air France and KLM
The two airlines, owned by one company, are offering to exchange or refund tickets for travel to or from China up until 29 February.
KLM has cancelled all flights to Wuhan until March but is still flying to Beijing and Shanghai via codeshare flights.
Air France is using KLM planes to fly to Shanghai and Beijing, and its website is still offering flights to Wuhan via codeshare flights.
United Airlines
The Chicago-based airline has suspended 24 direct US flights to Beijing, Chengdu, Hong Kong and Shanghai between 1-8 February, due to a "significant decline in demand".
Passengers will be allowed to claim refunds for its non-direct flights to Wuhan from 22 January to 29 March.
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Travellers on flights to Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai between 24 January and 29 February can get full refunds, reschedule or change destinations.
If flying to Hong Kong, United passengers due to fly between 28 January and 29 February can change the date of their flight for free or alter the destination, which may include a difference in fee.
Air Canada
The airline's 33 non-stop flights a week to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong from Canada, will be reduced to "better match capacity with expected demand".
Passengers will be notified and provided with alternative travel options, the airline said.


news--2020-01-29--US Federal Reserve 'closely monitoring' coronavirus outbreak

The US Federal Reserve is `` closely monitoring '' the spread of the coronavirus and its potential impact on the global economy , its chairman has said .
Jerome Powell said there would `` clearly be implications at least in the near term '' for growth in China and neighbouring countries .
Mr Powell was speaking after the US central bank said it was keeping its key interest rate unchanged , and painted a mostly bright picture of the American economy .
He also said there was `` cautious optimism '' about the global outlook - pointing to the easing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a no-deal Brexit .
But uncertainties remained `` including those posed by the new coronavirus '' , Mr Powell added .
The Fed chairman said the outbreak was a `` very serious issue '' and acknowledged the `` significant and considerable human suffering that the virus is already causing '' .
He added : `` There is likely to be some disruption to activity in China and possibly globally based on the spread of the virus to date and the travel restrictions and business closures that have already been imposed .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stages and it 's very uncertain about how far it will spread and what the macroeconomic effects will be in China and its immediate trading partners and neighbours , and around the world .
`` Of course , we are very carefully monitoring the situation… .
It 's too early to say what the effects will be .
`` There will clearly be implications at least in the near term for Chinese output and I would guess for some of their close-in neighbours and we 'll just have to see what the effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speaking as major companies around the world reacted to the outbreak by suspending some operations in China .
Starbucks has closed about 2,000 stores in the country while McDonald 's shut all its restaurants - numbering several hundred - in the affected Hubei province .
British Airways has halted all flights to China and American Airlines suspended Los Angeles routes to and from Shanghai and Beijing .
Apple chief executive Tim Cook has said the company 's suppliers in the country have been forced to delay the reopening of factories that had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The US Federal Reserve is "closely monitoring" the spread of the coronavirus and its potential impact on the global economy, its chairman has said.
Jerome Powell said there would "clearly be implications at least in the near term" for growth in China and neighbouring countries.
Mr Powell was speaking after the US central bank said it was keeping its key interest rate unchanged, and painted a mostly bright picture of the American economy.
He also said there was "cautious optimism" about the global outlook - pointing to the easing in trade tensions and the reduced likelihood of a no-deal Brexit.
But uncertainties remained "including those posed by the new coronavirus", Mr Powell added.
The Fed chairman said the outbreak was a "very serious issue" and acknowledged the "significant and considerable human suffering that the virus is already causing".
He added: "There is likely to be some disruption to activity in China and possibly globally based on the spread of the virus to date and the travel restrictions and business closures that have already been imposed.
"The situation is really in its early stages and it's very uncertain about how far it will spread and what the macroeconomic effects will be in China and its immediate trading partners and neighbours, and around the world.
"Of course, we are very carefully monitoring the situation…. It's too early to say what the effects will be.
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"There will clearly be implications at least in the near term for Chinese output and I would guess for some of their close-in neighbours and we'll just have to see what the effect is globally."
Image: Starbucks has shut half its stores in China
Mr Powell was speaking as major companies around the world reacted to the outbreak by suspending some operations in China.
Starbucks has closed about 2,000 stores in the country while McDonald's shut all its restaurants - numbering several hundred - in the affected Hubei province.
British Airways has halted all flights to China and American Airlines suspended Los Angeles routes to and from Shanghai and Beijing.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook has said the company's suppliers in the country have been forced to delay the reopening of factories that had been closed for the Chinese new year holiday.


news--2020-01-28--Starbucks shuts half of China stores amid coronavirus outbreak

Starbucks has closed more than half of its stores in China as a result of the coronavirus and warned that the outbreak will `` materially affect '' its financial results for the year .
The US-based chain said that as well as the closures it was continuing to `` monitor and modify '' the opening hours of all stores in the country in response to the spread of the illness .
Starbucks said the moves were `` expected to be temporary '' .
It added : `` Given the dynamic nature of these circumstances , the duration of business disruption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact can not reasonably be estimated at this time . ''
Starbucks said it was expected to `` materially affect '' financial results for the year .
`` The company will update its guidance for 2020 when we can reasonably estimate the impact of the coronavirus , '' it added .
The disclosure about the impact of the coronavirus on the chain came as Starbucks reported better than expected sales growth of 5 % for the three months to the end of December .
But the results were overshadowed by the chain becoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the spread of the coronavirus in China , where it has more than 4,000 stores .
McDonald 's has suspended business in five cities in the affected Hubei province while the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut has closed outlets in Wuhan .
Meanwhile , Disney has closed its Shanghai and Hong Kong resorts .

Starbucks has closed more than half of its stores in China as a result of the coronavirus and warned that the outbreak will "materially affect" its financial results for the year.
The US-based chain said that as well as the closures it was continuing to "monitor and modify" the opening hours of all stores in the country in response to the spread of the illness.
Starbucks said the moves were "expected to be temporary".
It added: "Given the dynamic nature of these circumstances, the duration of business disruption, reduced customer traffic and related financial impact cannot reasonably be estimated at this time."
Starbucks said it was expected to "materially affect" financial results for the year.
"The company will update its guidance for 2020 when we can reasonably estimate the impact of the coronavirus," it added.
Shares slipped lower in after-hours trading.
The disclosure about the impact of the coronavirus on the chain came as Starbucks reported better than expected sales growth of 5% for the three months to the end of December.
But the results were overshadowed by the chain becoming the latest business to reveal the impact of the spread of the coronavirus in China, where it has more than 4,000 stores.
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McDonald's has suspended business in five cities in the affected Hubei province while the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut has closed outlets in Wuhan.
Meanwhile, Disney has closed its Shanghai and Hong Kong resorts.