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

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.

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.