Surpassed 1000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Newcastle.

By Rui Zhao According to the data from Johns Hopkins University, there was 5 confirmed coronavirus cases on 18 March in Newcastle upon tyne, two month later, this number rises up to 1021. 151 death cases up to 1 May, the death rate is 1.4%. Since this Wednesday, the UK Government starts to ease the

Chinese students in Newcastle: I bought plane ticket three times before returning home

By: Lei Fan Under the influence of COVID-19, British schools were closed, and many Chinese students studying in the UK were eager to return to China. However, it was difficult to buy air tickets. At that time, the direct flights back to China were all sold out. Most of the few remaining transit flights needed

Bakery chain Greggs are reopening 20 stores in Newcastle area

By Rui Zhao Greggs is planning to reopen 20 of their stores on 4 May in Newcastle area, aiming to help this nation back up and running again. The chief executive of Greggs Roger Whiteside said, this is a two-week trail, which means the shops will have shorter opening time and limited options of products.

Coronavirus not a “leveler”: refugee community hit especially hard by pandemic

By: Olivia Eddy One Newcastle University organization is finding new ways to help the refugee community in Newcastle in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The North East Solidarity and Teaching (N.E.S.T) is a student-run project through the university’s student union that is dedicated to helping over 400 refugees in the north east annually. While most

Chinese students in Newcastle during COVID-19: the reason why I choose not to return to China for the time being

By: Lei Fan According to data released by the Department of Health and Social Care, as of April 20th at 9 am British time, 124,743 cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed in the UK, with 16,509 deaths as of 5 pm on 19 April. The spread of COVID-19 in the UK has accelerated since mid-March,

Lady Gaga curated One World: Together At Home online concert and reminded us to ‘Smile’

By Yilin Sun: This online concert paying tribute to the global anti-epidemic workers was planned by Lady Gaga, co-hosted by WHO and Global Citizen, and brought together Rolling Stone, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Celine Dion, SuperM, EXO , Lang Lang, Eason Chan, Xueyou Zhang and other nearly 100 guests from all over the

Mental health crisis may occur worldwide once the pandemic has passed

By Rui Zhao Yesterday, 15th April, 25 scientists with different scientific background published an article on The Lancet Psychiatry, warned the public to take immediate actions, as the COVID-19 has deeply affected people’s not only physical health, but mental health. The scientists conducted research from psychological, social, and neuroscientific level, combined surveys of the public

Chinese students staying in Newcastle have received epidemic prevention supplies from their home country

By Yilin Sun As the UK epidemic grows worse, from April 8th, the Chinese Student Union and student volunteers of Newcastle University conducted a three-day distribution of epidemic prevention materials for Chinese students staying in Newcastle. According to statistics, a total of 2,229 people have been effectively registered in the Newcastle area in the Manchester

Doctors urge parents to bring unwell children in for treatment

By Rui Zhao Parents and caregivers have expressed doubts and fear to bring their unwell children to hospital for proper treatment because of COVID-19. As the whole nation, including Newcastle, is fighting the coronavirus, many people might be unwilling to come to hospital for treatment of other diseases in the fear of catching the virus.

“You are our greatest achievement” – virtual graduation for NCL medical school students

By Rui Zhao “Graduates, you are making history today”, Professor Chris Day, the vice chancellor and president of Newcastle University, said this Friday at an online graduation ceremony for Newcastle University medical school students. “You are about to embark your career as doctors in the most challenging times for our wonderful National Health Service,” Day