Social media users from Australia, the US and the UK shared snaps of their fridges, freezers, kitchen cupboards and attics stocked with essentials like toilet roll, nappies and non-perishable food items. Via: Men and women show off their impressive stockpiles – as coronavirus sweeps the globe
Scientists in Switzerland and Greece said that drugs called ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers can change the shape of cells and make them more vulnerable to COVID-19. Via: Coronavirus: Blood pressure medication 'could worsen symptoms'
Wales today confirmed 13 more cases of the killer coronavirus as the UK’s infection toll jumped past 600. Via: Wales confirms 13 more cases of the killer coronavirus as UK's toll jumps past 600
Four towns have been shut down in Spain where police were today stopping cars on a road near Barcelona (pictured this morning). Via: Coronavirus Europe: Towns and theme parks shut amid crisis
After it was announced all Premier League action is suspended until April 3, Villa revealed that 850 staff lunches set for Saturday’s game against Chelsea are to be donated to homeless charities. Via: What a gesture! Aston Villa to donate 850 staff lunches to homeless charities
The number of confirmed UK coronavirus cases has risen to 798, the government has said. Via: Coronavirus UK: Number of cases rises to 798
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Premier League off till 4 April, Football League to 3 AprilChelsea in lockdown after Hudson-Odoi tests positiveFeel free to email Ben or tweet @BenFisherj 1.56pm GMT Afternoon all. Stuart here allowing Ben some respite. Oh but there’s no respite, as proper journalism’s David Conn reports … Related: BT Sport not Read more
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