Coronavirus: One patient in Italy dying 'every two minutes' as death toll hits 4,825

Coronavirus patients in Italy died at a rate of one every two minutes yesterday as the virus continues to ravage the country.

Sobering figures show 793 people lost their lives to Covid-19 in Italy on Saturday - equating to an average of 33 deaths per hour.

This marks the biggest increase in fatalities yet over a single 24-hour period.

The nation’s overall death toll is now 4,825, surpassing China, where the killer bug first originated in the city of Wuhan.

It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that Britain is only “two or three” weeks behind Italy on the spread of Covid-19.

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How to test eggs in water if you think they’ve gone off

To test the freshness of an egg using water you’ll need a bowl or a glass.

Fill it up with cold water and put your egg in there.

If the egg sinks to the bottom and lays flat on its side, it’s still fresh.

If it sinks and stands on one end at the bottom of the bowl or glass, it’s not fresh but it’s still edible

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What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are:

• a dry, persistent cough
• a fever

If you experience these symptoms, you should immediately self-isolate yourself for seven days.

It is not necessary to call NHS 111 unless your symptoms get more severe.

Some patients have reported fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath and aches and pains. Sneezing is not a symptom of the coronavirus.
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Anyone for a pond scum smoothie? Packed with vitamins, protein and minerals, algae-flavoured products are set to take the health food market by storm... but the taste is awful!

• Farmed on ponds - mostly in Asia but also UK - algae is turned into powder, which manufacturers sprinkle into processed goods during production
• Blue-green layer that forms on still water is made up mostly of two key materials –  plant bacteria called spirulina and algae called chlorella
• Both grow quickly and easily, and have protein levels of up to 65 per cent.
• Innocent Smoothies released algae-based drink containing pond scum bacteria
• Aldi is marketing sweet potato soup sprinkled with algae to give a vitamin boost.
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Coronavirus's deadliest day yet: 97 people are killed in 24 hours in China, bringing global death toll to 910, smashing hopes that disease control measures were working

The death toll in mainland China rose by 97 on Sunday, taking the number of global fatalities to 910. Daylimail

Eating green bananas, climbing stairs on tiptoes, and brushing your teeth: 20 brilliant tricks guaranteed to take YEARS off your heart and bones

A team of experts have revealed their tips to transform your health concerns and how to tackle arthritis, bone and heart health. 

• Insomniacs were at a 27% higher risk of dementia and cognitive problems 
• Those who fell short of insomnia but got 'insufficient' sleep were at a 25% higher risk  
•  It's not exactly clear why poor sleep affects dementia risks, but scientists believe shut-eye may clear toxins from the brain 

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Older adults who have trouble sleeping at night may face a 25% higher risk of dementia, study finds

People who suffer insomnia are at a 27% higher risk of cognitive problems and dementia while those who simply get too little sleep are at 35% higher risk, Quingdao University research found. Dailymail