Dr Giorgio Gentile gave Leonard Whitehurst, being treated at Royal Cornwall Hospital, the drug tocilizumab as a last ditch attempt to save his life. He had heard promising results from early trials.

Top experts from the prestigious Royal Society concluded that masks - even home-made ones - can reduce the transmission of the deadly infection.

Swiss drug maker Roche says its coronavirus antibody blood test has a specificity rate of 99.8% and a sensitivity of 100%, meaning it would show very few false positives and no false negatives

New research has shown that our response to infection changes over the course of each day, and - even more importantly - that sleep disruption can leave our immune system compromised (file photo).

A new study from Rush University Medical Center looked at the protein, known as suPAR, is a marker of disease severity and aggressiveness as well as activating of the immune system.

History shows how lethal disease pandemics have a habit of seeming to shrink away - but then returning suddenly in subsequent waves. Chillingly, these latter waves can prove far deadlier.

Leronlimab is a drug in development for treating HIV and cancer. Two of seven critically ill coronavirus patients who were given the drug were taken off ventilators in a matter of days.

One sample collected from an Arizona coronavirus patient showed a deletion of 81 genetic 'letters' that suppresses the virus's ability to fight the human immune system, also seen as SARS began to fade.

Researchers at the London School of Economics have highlighted exactly where the UK has fallen short of protecting some 400,000 care home residents and staff.

An urgent review has been launched by Health Secretary Matt Hancock into whether obesity, ethnicity and gender raise the risk of death from coronavirus.

Defra confirmed it is conferring with scientists about whether wastewater can help trace the spread of the deadly infection. It could become part of the government's plan to ease Britain out of lockdown.

Sir Patrick Vallance told MPs on the Health and Social Care Select Committee that masks could have a 'marginal but positive' impact on curbing transmission of the life-threatening infection.

Leading genetic scientists analysed the genomes of the killer virus in 260 infected patients from all corners of the UK. They say they have identified 12 unique mutations (shown).

In the new survey, from PR firm Bospar, researchers found those between ages 18 and 24 were the least likely to get vaccinated against the coronavirus with only 57.8% saying they'd get the jab.

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have discovered a mutation to the coronavirus's spike protein that may make it more infectious - and it has spread around the globe.

British researchers modelled how the virus would spread in three scenarios - if Italy stayed in quarantine or if movement returned to pre-lockdown levels by 20% and 40% (shown in red).

Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico found that a newer, faster-spreading version of the virus seems to edge out the older type.

The UK's death toll (29,427) surpassed Italy's (29,315) today, meaning it is the worst-hit nation on the continent. But, even now, Britain's borders remain open, making it a global outlier.

The president of the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association said Britain's testing and tracing has been 'inadequate' and questions should be asked about the timing of lockdown.

Researchers from Germany and the US explained fat cells secrete ACE-2 receptors - known as the 'gateway' into the cells of the body.

Just yesterday University of Sheffield researchers claimed that a new, more infectious type of COVID-19 had been racing through Europe. But the finding was today dismissed as 'unfounded'.

Professor Lucy Yardley, from the University of Bristol, sounded the alarm today, saying evidence shows 'viral load' plays a big role in how sick someone will become.

The Scottish government has dealt a potential hammer blow to Matt Hancock's coronavirus contact tracing app as it said it will only commit to the technology if it is shown to work.

A new study from the Mount Sinai Health System found that patients on blood thinners died after about 21 days in the hospital compared to those not on the drugs who died after about 14 days.

Some institutions have said that if their coronavirus vaccine trials go well, its jab could be available as early as Fall 2020, but most people would not be able to get it until Fall 2021.

Health officials are introducing a voluntary healthy lifestyle and exercise program for the town of Huntington, Long Island, which includes free nutrition advice and fitness classes.

Scientists in Italy claim antibodies made against the virus in mice were able to kill the infection in human cells, but British researchers said the discovery was routine in vaccine development.

GPs and councils in England were promised the results from hundreds of thousands of swabs carried out at drive-through centres after the UK shifted to 'pillar two' of its testing scheme.

The UK drug watchdog said there'd been a surge in bogus cleansing oils and sprays appearing online. It warned these products 'pose a risk to health' and could make COVID-19 infection worse.

Scientists in Glasgow trawled over data for more than 428,000 people who were part of the UK Biobank. Some 340 of those had recently tested positive for COVID-19 in hospital.

Professor Susan Jebb, of Oxford University, urged Brits to stop buying junk food and only have healthy food in their house, and told them to exercise to avoid the temptation of the biscuit tin.

Experts say the vulnerability of health systems in Eastern Europe spurred leaders into decisive action while governments in the west felt a 'greater sense of complacency'.

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.

Researchers from Australia compared 13 studies of numbers of people killed by the coronavirus and suggested a 0.75 per cent death rate, and a range of 0.45-1.01 was reasonable.

Chelsea earned a vital win over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in Premier League action.

The forward flew back to his homeland last week for an operation in Seoul on his broken right arm, an injury Jose Mourinho fears could keep him out for the rest of the season.

MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Just eight days after Frank Lampard showed the temerity to outsmart Jose Mourinho for a third time in his short managerial career.

Tottenham face a tricky trip to Burnley on Saturday as Jose Mourinho bids to end a four-game losing streak in all competitions. Sportsmail's Ollie Lewis will provide all live updates for the clash at Turf Moor.

Jamie Carragher has criticised Tanguy Ndombele, describing Tottenham's record signing as a 'YouTube player' who hasn't done enough to justify his £65million price tag.

There was no heart-stopping comeback for Tottenham in Leipzig, no second-half resurrection. They lost away as they did at home, just by more as they tumbled out of the Champions League.

EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Amazon Prime's cameras are continuing to film at the Tottenham Hotspur training ground amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he sent messages to his ex-Spurs players after the Premier League was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has put his free time to good use by delivering essential goods to the elderly in Enfield. Mourinho teamed up with Age UK to carry out the heartwarming gesture.

Harry Winks has revealed that Tottenham players have been given an individual fitness schedule in order to remain in shape while staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham's recruitment team, led by chief scout Steve Hitchen have followed Newcastle by effectively shutting down their scouting department until further notice

A message from the Portuguese was posted on the club's official Twitter account on Thursday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Tottenham's £1billion stadium is acting as a distribution centre.

During the coronavirus pandemic Spurs have walked into one PR gaffe after another ranging from cutting non-playing staff pay, to multiple training sessions breaking social distancing rules.

Spurs have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons in relation to the coronaviurs in recent times but with the help of Jose Mourinho they are stepping up their aid in the fight against Covid-19.

Knight became the first English player, male or female, to make hundreds in Test, one-day international and Twenty20 cricket when she powered England to an emphatic World Cup victory.

The fast bowler returned from South Africa with the Australian team this week and was tested for the deadly virus before being put into quarantine.