Now it’s the C Word

Coronavirus

  • Virus continues to spread
  • UK seems to have a viable plan to delay and minimise the peak of the epidemic while trying to boost the capacity of the NHS
  • Cruise ships having problems with docking plus many cases on board
  • Cases spreading worldwide – declared a pandemic
  • Shares down about 30%, oil prices collapse
  • Over 70s (that’s me!) advised to take special care
  • Cases at the end of February
    • World 84615
    • China 77835
    • Italy 1128
    • USA 68
    • Spain 58
    • UK 23

Trump impeachment fails as expected due to republican majority in the senate
Boris changes cabinet composition – Javid resigns as his treasury advisers are merged with number 10
MC appeal against Uefa penalties for breaking financial rules
Storm Dennis = wales & borders flooding
Syria idlib bombing continues as refugees flood to the turkish border
Wales 6 nations 3 losses
European Union exit negotiators adopt opening positions

  • Syria’s President Assad sent in tanks to crush protests in the central city of Hama, killing up to 100 people.
  • Amy Winehouse, once regarded as the brightest young star in music, has died aged 27 of a suspected drug overdose.  Norway : Anders Breivik kills 93 in bombing and shooting incidents.
  • Murdoch drops bid for full ownership of Sky. Met Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson cited allegations surrounding his association with former NoW deputy editor Neil Wallis for his shock resignation announcement.
  • News of the World accused of hacking phones of murder victim’s relatives. Murdock announces closure of News of the World.