Three Northern Ireland schools send students home as precautionary measure following Italy trips
The decision came following advice from the Public Health Agency. Children and teachers from a number of Northern Irish schools who recently returned from school ski trips in Italy have been sent home from school and asked to self-isolate as a precautionary measure against the spread of coronavirus. It’s understood Banbridge Academy in Down, Limavady […]
6 years ago
10 Chinese cities locked down and Beijing celebrations scrapped as Wuhan virus death toll rises
25 people have now died from the virus with 95 more in critical condition. In an unprecedented quarantine effort, China has imposed a lockdown on 10 of its cities as it bids to curb the spread of a deadly new virus 25 people have died from a fast-spreading coronavirus, as the total number of confirmed […]
7 years ago
Wuhan shuts down public transport as death toll from virus rises
Wuhan has a population of roughly 11 million people. On Wednesday, the Chinese city of Wuhan said it would “temporarily” close its airport and railway stations for departing passengers. All public transport services will also be suspended, as authorities attempt to contain the virus. Wuhan, the city at the centre of the Sars-like Coronavirus, has […]
7 years ago