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

COVID-19 Newcastle documentary: Fighting a Pandemic.

This is a short film recorded Newcastle lockdown life. Produced by: Zhixin Lin, Minqi Zhao Voiceover: Minqi Zhao

The Nightingale hospital North East being built from scratch within weeks

By: Rui Zhao Ant & Dec, the The Geordie duo introduced the opening of  Nightingale North East online on 5 May. It’s hard to imagine that just a few short weeks ago, this building was being readied as the Sunderland Innovation Centre and today, thanks to more than 300 people working round the clock, it has

Newcastle lockdown life: a sunny spring day in St. James Park

LLong time isolation gradually ran out of people’s patience and lower their guard. On April 23, When I went out for a walk, I saw the number of people in St. James Park was more than ever before. They stayed quietly to enjoy the sun, or just exercised: walking their dogs, running or cycling. By

Chinese Student and Scholars Association-Newcastle dispatched “Coronavirus Health Parcel” to Chinese students.

On April 8, 2020, Chinese students received a special gift from their homeland: a “Coronavirus Health Parcel” which includes 10 surgical face masks, 1 N95 face masks, 1 box of Chinese medicine and a pack of cleaning wipes. Chinese Student and Scholars Association-Newcastle (CSSA) helped to dispatch those PPE packages to Chinses students who lack

Newcastle through the lens: life after a month and a half lockdown.

April 3 2020, half month after the UK go into lockdown, the epidemic has yet to peak. Below are some pictures of an eerie Newcastle. What was once a bustling city with a vibrant night-life is now a ghost town, much like the rest of the world is seeing, as the COVID-19 death toll continuously

Newcastle’s first night under lockdown

March 21, 2020, it is the first day that the UK Government formally asked people to stay inside and keep away from others. I walked in the street this night and luckily recorded something on this special night. It supposed to be a bustling Saturday for everyone who needs to relax and socialize, but pubs and

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.