New figures released from China indicate that of the more than 80,000 total cases in the country - 44,000 people have recovered and about 35,000 are currently with coronavirus,

The aerial photographs, released by Colorado-based space technology firm Maxar, show normally bustling spots from Mecca to Beijing thinned of their usual crowds.

On March 1, President Trump vowed that anyone returning from 'high risk countries' would be screened both before they boarded planes and once they had returned to the US.

Aerial photos appear to show a cemetery in the holy city of Qom being expanded after the coronavirus outbreak began there in mid-February.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary leave from prison in Tehran, Iran, in response to the Covid-19 epidemic, has been extended by two weeks and will now run until April 18.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami boasted that 'local scientists' had invented the 'state-of-the-art' device to detect virus cases 'remotely' without the need for a blood test.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary release from an Iranian jail has been extended for one month, with her husband revealing how the family have been video calling every day for several hours.

The move comes after the country determined the threat from Iran that sparked an arms buildup in the region last year had waned, a Defense Department official said Thursday.

Alex Hearn, 30, lives in Rainham, East London, with his partner and their two young daughters. The couple had suspicions when they found their door step wet in the mornings.

Alexanda Kotey, 35, is in custody in northern Syria. Kotey, from London, has been accused of torturing IS hostages and reported that CPS has evidence to charge him with murder.

The Communication Workers Union has lost an appeal against a High Court injunction granted to Royal Mail blocking potential strikes by its members. 

'Positive' talks are underway about a four-stamp set to be released in January 2021, after the year-long transition period comes to an end.

Postman and father-of one Ethan Gordon, from Boston, Lincolnshire, took to Facebook to outline the instructions to customers 'for their safety and all posties alike' amid the coronavirus crisis.

Kate Hudson couldn't help but gush over her family-of-five on Tuesday, sharing a sweet selfie and calling them the 'loves of her life'.

Kate Hudson took some time in between filming her new movie to divulge in a much-need cocktail. The 40-year-old took to Instagram on to share a picture of herself sipping on her blood orange drink.

Ignore what's on the runaway and take a look at the stylish a-lister who are sitting row.

Actress Kate Hudson, 40, has revealed her clothing line Happy x Nature's Fall collection. The mom-of-three co-designed the eco-friendly affordable garments, with prices starting at $48.

Kate Hudson took a reprieve from her home quarantine for a family walk with mother Goldie Hawn, in Los Angeles as they all practiced social distancing.

British designer Debbie Wingham, 37, unveiled a bag in New York this week, made from a real emu egg encased in 24k gold and featuring Cartier jewellery, 8000 diamonds and a Hermes scarf.

A creative Australian mum has revealed how she transformed an old cupboard bought from Gumtree into a charging station for all her devices.

Colin Jackson CBE, 53, is an Olympic medal-winning sprint and hurdling athlete. Since retiring in 2003, he has worked as a sports commentator and TV presenter. Single, he lives in Cardiff.

British jewellery manufacturers Purely Diamonds has created a baffling new brainteaser, where players are asked to spot which dog is wearing an engagement ring around its collar.

Amy Mycock, 29, from Stoke-on-Trent, told latestdeals.co.uk how she transformed her garden for £429, after her children said they'd rather have a hot tub than the trampoline they rarely used.

Harry Styles was recently introduced to the gay dating and hookup app Grindr when in Japan with Queer Eye's Fab. Karamo Brown made the revelation while on Watch What Happens Live.

The hitmaker, 26, admitted the pair have not spoken in quite some time after Harry, 25, recently said he would also like One Direction to reunite but feels they are all different now.

His go-to designer Harris Reed recently revealed that the Sweet Creature artist keeps his costumes under 24-hour surveillance in a vault.

The American singer, 41, said while One Direction stars Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne Zayn Malik had been 'unique', a new 'supergroup' needed to be found.

James Corden and Harry Styles are the best of friends and it turns out James's parents are a big fan of the One Direction singer. 

Jane Dabner, it seems, was regarded as collateral damage in the fight against Covid-19 - one of thousands of NHS patients told their life-prolonging treatments would be cancelled or delayed.

Britain's most senior doctors have demanded immediate Government action to tackle soaring fatalities from Covid-19 in black and Asian communities, the Mail on Sunday can reveal.

A small French study has found that severely ill coronavirus patients given tocilizumab, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, were less likely to be put on life support and less likely to die.

Evidence suggests the biggest risk factor for death by Covid-19 is age, but scores of pensioners are bucking the trend by managing to shake off the killer infection.

DR ELLIE CANNON: The Mail on Sunday's GP discusses B&Q reopening, pictured, how to obtain a free test, whether it's safe to hug grandchildren and more in this week's column.

EVE SIMMONS: Becoming infected with coronavirus undoubtedly tops the list of current health fears for most Britons. But getting fat seems to come a close second.

Could gadgets - such as a prong for flushing loos and covers for keyboards - help too? ADRIAN MONTI asked experts to review a selection; we then rated them.

Doctors say they're being inundated with calls about COVID toes, mysterious bruises, rashes and lesions on their feet, who don't have other traditional symptoms such as fever and coughing.

Experts at Florida Atlantic University conducted an experiment using a mannequin and laser lights. Health officials recommend a safe distance of six feet (two metres).

A new study from San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy, found that 72% of 29 coronavirus patients given anakinra, an arthritis drug, had improved respiratory health and markers of inflammation.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones faces some of the toughest decisions of his coaching career on Monday when he names his World Cup squad. He will never forget the calls he makes.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There should be no recriminations over England's defeat and performance - only learnings and a heartfelt acknowledgement of South Africa's superiority.

PETER CROUCH: It was Tuesday afternoon when my phone began to ring and an unfamiliar number flashed up. bI'd spent the early part of the day at home, watching the rolling news bulletins.

The Premier League once again treated spectators to twists and turns galore, and here are 10 things we learned from all the action this weekend.

Jose Mourinho gave the impression of being a changed man when he strolled into the Tottenham Hotspur job back in November. But his moans and groans soon returned as the season unravelled.

Gawping bystanders with their phones are surely the most dismal part of the scene. As someone sagely observed on Wednesday night, Stanley Kubrick didn't have that many cameramen for Spartacus.

Jose Mourinho will have no hesitation about fielding Eric Dier against Burnley on Saturday after making a passionate defence of the Englishman in the wake of his row with a fan.

Pep Guardiola has admitted he didn't expect Manchester City to be so far clear of United when he joined the club - and says recruiting the right type of player has been key to their success.

Spurs had not won in six games prior to the league being suspended. Now though, in the most bizarre of circumstances, Jose Mourinho has been given an opportunity to fix his broken side.

KIERAN JACKSON: A starlit grand inception to a senior first-team player confronting a home supporter on the terraces. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has had quite the opening salvo.

From overcoming horrific injuries to coping with overbearing managers, the defender has had several hurdles hurled into his path at Manchester United, but each has been successfully navigated.

For a man who is likely to be out for four months owing to a freak injury suffered playing football before a Test, Rory Burns is philosophical. 'It's a positive thing for English cricket,' the opener said.