Covid: 12-week vaccine gap defended by UK medical chiefs

The UK will now leave a 12-week gap between both parts of the Covid vaccination, rather than 21 days.

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Covid-19: UK reports a record 55,892 daily cases

And another 964 people died within 28 days of a positive test, only slightly down on Wednesday's figure.

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Covid-19: Doctors call for rapid rollout of vaccines

But there are fears bottlenecks in the system may hamper how fast NHS can deliver jabs.

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Covid rule-breakers 'have blood on their hands'

An intensive care doctor tells BBC Radio 5 Live the rise in cases is down to people not social distancing.

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Covid: New Year's Eve warning as millions are told to stay at home

More areas in England join the top restrictions tier as officials warn against holding parties.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’

A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved.

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Losing a daughter to cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic

Áine Kearns remembers her "caring, incredibly witty" daughter Anna, 18, who died in August.

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Covid-19: Twenty million in England added to toughest level of restrictions

Three-quarters of England's population will be under the toughest coronavirus rules from midnight.

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Covid-19: Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine approved for use in UK

The UK approves its second vaccine, which will lead to a massive expansion in the immunisation campaign.

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Covid: Essex declares 'major incident' over virus cases

Health bosses will seek extra help from the government amid a "significant growing demand" on services.

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Covid: Millions more braced for tougher rules in England

The health secretary is expected to tell MPs more areas of England will enter tier four as cases surge.

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Covid-19: First vaccine patient has her second jab

Margaret Keenan, the first person in the world to have the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, has final dose.

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Covid in Scotland: 'Stay at home' Hogmanay plea as cases hit record high

Nicola Sturgeon says it is "especially vital" Scots do not mix at new year after 1,895 new cases were recorded.

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Covid: UK faces 'catastrophe' without tougher action, warns scientist

Hospitals in the UK are coming under increasing pressure amid a rising number of coronavirus cases.

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Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.

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Covid: Student nurse who nearly died returns to work

A video of Natasha Jenkins' emotional return to her children from hospital was viewed worldwide.

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Covid-19: Military to support mass testing of students in England

Members of the armed forces will help organise Covid-19 testing for thousands of students next month.

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Covid-19: Health workers 'back in eye of storm', says NHS chief

But Sir Simon Stevens says he expects all the UK's most vulnerable to be offered a vaccine by late spring.

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Parents warned of 'sharp rise' in eating disorders

Child health leaders say the increase is partly down to the pandemic's impact on young people.

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Covid-19: Hospitals face 'pressure' as coronavirus cases rise

Rising demand is down to the "rapid spread" of the new variant of Covid-19, health bosses say.

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Covid-19: Five ways to stay positive through the winter

Tips on how to stay positive through winter 2020-21 - in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond

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Covid-19: London Ambulance Service receives as many 999 calls as first wave

Patient demand is equal "and now arguably greater" than at the first wave's peak, the service says.

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Covid-19: UK records 30,000 new cases and 316 deaths

Another 316 people have died within 28 days of a positive test, as hospitals come under pressure.

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Covid: Cardiff health board plea for critical care help

The health board running Wales' largest hospital issues an appeal for help with Covid patients.

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Coronavirus: Millions wake to tighter Covid restrictions

More areas in England enter tier 4, as lockdowns are in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Covid-19: UK coronavirus deaths pass 70,000

A further 570 deaths are reported on Christmas Day, as confirmed cases rise by 32,725.

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Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled

The first ten people are jabbed in London as part of a global trial.

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Schools 'may need to close to control new variant'

Variant spreads 56% faster and may need tougher measures to control, a study suggests.

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'Horrendous' ambulance delays at West Midlands hospitals

At one West Midlands hospital, one crew had to wait seven hours to hand over a patient.

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Sharp rises in infection levels in England, says ONS

London now has the highest percentage of people testing positive in the UK, ONS figures suggest.

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Covid: Rapid tests 'useful public health tool'

A group of scientists said rapid tests and lab-based PCR tests should not be directly compared.

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Coronavirus: Fresh air 'forgotten weapon' in fight

Experts are increasingly worried that the virus can accumulate in stuffy rooms.

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Covid-19: UK bans travel from South Africa over variant

The rule reflects the "increased risk" from a variant linked to two cases in England, officials say.

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UK has two cases of variant found in South Africa

Travel restrictions and quarantine rules have been introduced to limit the spread.

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Coronavirus: Vaccinate more people with one dose, urges Tony Blair

The ex-PM says the UK could exit Covid restrictions earlier if stocks were not held back for a second jab.

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NHS: Intensive care choir attempts Christmas number one

The group includes ICU nurses, doctors and health professionals who have been on the frontline.

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The science behind virus mutations and why they matter

Scientists are rushing to find out more about mutations in a variant of coronavirus causing concern.

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Cygnet Woodside in special measures over 'patient safety risks'

Mental health hospital Cygnet Woodside is being investigated by police over allegations of abuse.

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‘I was desperate for a cancer manual – but there isn’t one’

How do you cope when your young partner receives a terminal diagnosis?

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Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom

The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems.

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Covid: New variant detected 'due to strength of UK surveillance'

Similar new variants of the coronavirus may be circulating undetected around the world, scientists say.

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Covid jab 'very likely' to protect against new variant

If it doesn't, the boss of BioNTech says its vaccine could be refined very quickly.

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Covid-19: UK sees over 80,000 excess deaths during pandemic

The UK is continuing to see more deaths than expected for this time of year, ONS data shows.

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Coronavirus: Impact of new variant on children investigated

Experts urgently assess whether the mutation of coronavirus spreads more easily among the young.

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Covid-19: Visitors from tier 4 and Wales 'must self-isolate'

Areas of England outside the south east say the new variant of Covid-19 is likely to be circulating.

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Covid: Regulator approves first vaccine for EU states

Some EU states could begin rolling out the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine as early as Sunday.

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Coronavirus: Do people still have to shield and what are the rules?

As restrictions change across the country, how should more vulnerable people keep themselves safe?

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Covid-19: More than 30 countries ban UK arrivals over Covid

France has said it will establish a protocol to "ensure that movement from the UK can resume".

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Covid: Cases rise as Christmas rules come into force

The number of daily infections in the UK reaches an all-time high, as new restrictions come into force.

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New coronavirus variant: What do we know?

How has a new coronavirus variant become the most common form of the virus in parts of England?

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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.

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Caroline Wyatt: MS research 'the urgent search for hope'

The BBC's Caroline Wyatt looks at what medical advances might bring for people with multiple sclerosis.

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NHS pressure 'at a really dangerous point'

Nearly 90% of hospital beds in England are full as hospitals try to cope with the demands of Covid.

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Coronavirus infections on the rise again

Office for National Statistics figures suggest one in every 95 people in England has the virus.

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Covid: Millions prepare for tougher restrictions amid rising cases

Toughest measures facing 38 million people in England, while Northern Ireland announces a new lockdown.

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Long Covid: Hospital patients to get checks at six weeks

Official guidance has identified 28 common symptoms like dizziness, breathlessness and chest pain.

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Covid cases in schools 'reflect community levels'

Pupils and staff have infection rates which mirror rates outside the school gates, a study found.

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Covid: 'Miracle' survivor Mal Martin feared his life was over

Mal Martin's family were told there was almost zero chance of survival after he contracted Covid-19.

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Covid: Cancer scan backlog raises late detection fears

Waiting times grow across the UK for potentially life-saving MRI and CAT scans, figures show.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Have I got Covid for a second time?'

Dr John Wright thought he'd had Covid in spring - but last week he tested positive. So what's going on?

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Covid and vitamin D: 'Not enough evidence' for treatment

People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy.

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Complex dental care 'threatened by NHS targets'

Dentists warn targets in England could make them prioritise routine check-ups over complex cases.

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Vaccine doctors on TikTok: 'Come for the fun, stay for the science'

Meet the doctors working on vaccines and providing information about the jabs on TikTok.

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Ella Kissi-Debrah: Air pollution a factor in girl's death, inquest finds

Ella Kissi-Debrah was "living on a knife edge" before her fatal asthma attack, the inquest heard.

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Coronavirus: 'Long Covid' impact estimated

The Office for National Statistics tries to estimate the long-term impact of Covid infections.

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Covid Christmas risk 'hard to control'

Modelling suggests if most households get together in bubbles, infection rates could rise sharply.

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Covid vaccine: More than 130,000 vaccinated in UK in first week

Health Minister Nadhim Zahawi says it is a "really good start" to the UK's programme.

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Pregnant women allowed support of one person 'at all times'

They should be regarded as an "integral part of care" and not as visitors, trusts in England are told.

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Coronavirus creates boom in digital fitness

Fitness apps saw a spike in sign-ups from users exercising during the pandemic.

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Covid: Relaxation of UK Christmas rules 'unlikely to change'

Tougher guidance about the dangers of mixing is set to be issued after a meeting of the four nations.

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Covid-19: Germany introduces new restrictions amid rise in cases

The country closes schools and non-essential businesses in an attempt to curb the virus.

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Covid: First care home residents in Wales get vaccine

A care home pilot for the Covid jab will begin later ahead of a possible rollout before Christmas.

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Covid: Clinical trials begin for Valneva vaccine

The vaccine, which is manufactured in West Lothian, could be available by the end of 2021.

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Moderna vaccine safe and effective, say US experts

The analysis by the Food and Drug Administration means the jab could be approved and distributed in days.

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'Huge expansion' of secondary school Covid tests in January

Secondary-school pupils in England who have been in contact with a positive case will have daily tests.

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Coronavirus: How Europeans are preparing for Christmas and New Year

Measures designed to contain the coronavirus pandemic will change how millions of people celebrate.

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High death rate 'may be starting to fall'

Total deaths in UK has been fifth higher than normal in recent weeks, but that has now dropped.

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What has changed since the tiers came in after lockdown?

Many tier three areas have falling infection rates but the virus is spreading elsewhere.

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New Covid strain: How worried should we be?

Scientists will keep a close eye on this variant to see if it is a better spreader than others.

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Drugs death figures expected to be worst ever

The much-delayed figure for the number of Scots who died as a result of drug misuse last year are to be released.

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Covid: Millions more face tier 3 as new strain identified

London, most of Essex and parts of Hertfordshire will enter the toughest restrictions on Wednesday.

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Covid: Twelve charts on how Covid changed our lives

From cancelled operations to benefit claim rises, how has the pandemic impacted peoples' lives?

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Covid: 'Children put at risk by health inequalities'

The poorest families have been hardest hit, with children hungrier and unhappier, report says.

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Coronavirus: Health checks recommended for ethnic minorities from age 25

An MPs examined the impact of the Covid pandemic on people from black and Asian backgrounds.

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Covid: GPs complain of delays in receiving virus vaccine

Doctors are having to cancel vaccination appointments because the doses haven't arrived as planned.

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Covid: London to move into tier 3 as infections rise

Parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will also face the toughest restrictions, the health secretary says.

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'New variant' of coronavirus identified - Hancock

The new strain of the virus may be associated with faster spread, Health Secretary tells MPs.

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Covid in Scotland: Care home vaccine rollout will be 'slow process'

As care home vaccinations begin, the head of Scottish care warns it will take time to immunise everyone.

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Covid: Grange Hospital 'at tipping point' with coronavirus patients

Intensive care consultant says they now have more patients with Covid than don't have the virus.

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Covid vaccine: How will the UK jab millions of people?

The logistics of delivering the biggest vaccination programme the country has ever seen.

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Covid-19: Trump rejects plan for early vaccines at White House

The US president asks for an "adjustment" to plans to vaccinate senior officials in the coming days.

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Coronavirus: Germany to go into lockdown over Christmas

The authorities have been struggling to control a growing number of infections and deaths.

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Covid vaccine: GPs in England to begin offering Pfizer jab

Surgeries in more than 100 locations are receiving their first deliveries of the Pfizer jab.

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Covid PPE: Hospital gowns that cost £122m never been used

Medical safety gear worth millions of pounds has yet to be distributed months after it was bought.

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Blood donation: Rule change means more gay and bisexual men can give blood

Men who have sex with men in a long-term relationship will now be able to donate blood at any time.

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Covid: Relaxing restrictions 'could trigger third wave', NHS bosses warn

NHS bosses urge "extreme caution" over moving areas to lower tiers when England's measures are reviewed.

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Covid: More tier 3 areas to get mass testing from Monday

Some 67 local authorities in England are taking part in the community testing schemes.

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Tavistock puberty blocker study published after nine years

The study by the Tavistock gender clinic shows all but one child was also later given cross-sex hormones.

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Covid: Genes hold clues to why some people get severely ill

A study has identified genes that provide clues about why some people get seriously ill from Covid-19.

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London's virus levels rising, ONS says

But coronavirus infections fell in most English regions in the week to 5 December.

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Covid: UK isolation period shortened to 10 days

The change will apply to contacts of coronavirus cases and people quarantining after travel.

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Covid: Trials to test combination of Oxford and Sputnik vaccines

The aim is to see whether mixing two vaccines could improve protection against Covid-19.

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Covid vaccine: US experts recommend Pfizer vaccine approval

A panel of advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration deem the vaccine safe and effective.

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Covid response hits rural NHS services hard - report

Coronavirus pandemic measures mean the hospitals face an uphill struggle to restore services.

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Covid testing of students finds few positive cases

First results of mass Covid testing of students report "low numbers" of positive cases.

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Covid-19 app adds self-isolation payments

Users of the app in England and Wales can now apply for £500 if eligible.

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Covid: NHS long waits 100 times higher than before

Nearly 163,000 people had been waiting over a year at the end of October, compared with 1,600 in February.

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Covid: Students and retirees form long-distance friendships

The pandemic inspires a scheme to pair language students with older people in France via video link.

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Covid-19 vaccine: 'Hopefully next year we'll be living a normal life'

Patients and health workers are excited to be among the first to get the Covid vaccine.

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Coronavirus: First Pfizer vaccine recipient leaves hospital and reunites with family

Margaret Keenan, the 90-year-old first in line for the coronavirus jab, has been reunited with her family.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2VZ0b1W

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MS: Essex woman says she is 'determined' after diagnosis

Danielle Thorburn, 29, sees her multiple sclerosis diagnosis as a "challenge" to achieve her goals.

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Covid-19 vaccine: GPs to start immunising next week

Vaccination in the community is to start on Tuesday in next phase of mass vaccination programme.

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Rich countries hoarding Covid vaccines, says People's Vaccine Alliance

Poorer nations will miss out despite steps to ensure access is fair, campaigners warn.

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Covid vaccine: What you need to know about vaccine safety

And how to immunise yourself against fake news about vaccine safety.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3702ecB

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Covid: The day the UK received 'a shot in the arm'

From the first jab to that quote from the PM, the NHS's biggest ever vaccination programme is underway.

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Oxford Covid vaccine 'safe and effective' study shows

The peer-reviewed work in the Lancet medical journal confirms the vaccine is 'safe and protects'.

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Safety data on Pfizer jab released by US

American regulators are yet to approve the vaccine, despite the UK pushing ahead with mass rollout.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2K3ww5a

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'Mix-and-match' coronavirus vaccines to be tested

Trials are being planned in the UK to see if combining Covid vaccines might give the best protection.

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Moment first person receives Pfizer vaccine

A 90-year-old woman in Coventry becomes the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer vaccine against Covid-19, outside trial conditions.

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Covid vaccine: 'Thrilled' Hancock warns of long way to go

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he is thrilled that the first patients have received the Covid-19 vaccine but warns that the UK must stick to the rules for a few more months.

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Coronavirus: First Covid-19 vaccine in NI given to nurse

Joanna Sloan, who will head up Belfast's vaccine roll out, received the jab at the Royal Victoria Hospital.

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First person receives Covid-19 vaccine in UK

Margaret Keenan, 90, says she feels "so privileged" to receive the jab as the UK begins the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history.

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First people due to get UK Covid jab

About 70 hospital hubs in the UK are gearing up to give the Pfizer/BioNTech jab to over-80s and some health and care staff, after regulators approved the vaccine's use last week.

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Coronavirus: Your vaccine questions answered by an expert

Dr Penny Ward, a professor of pharmaceutical medicine, answers four questions about the Covid-19 vaccine.

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Public health grant cuts 'worst in poorest areas'

The poorest parts of England have seen the biggest cuts to councils' public health budgets, a new study suggests.

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Covid: Army could be used to transport vaccine, says minister

The comments from minister James Cleverly come a day before vaccinations are due to begin.

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Covid-19 vaccination: Needle phobia - it's the jab, not the vaccine, some fear

Up to one in 10 of the population are anxious about injections - so what can they do?

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Scotland's health chiefs warn of no-deal Brexit risk

Patient care could be put at risk if an agreement is not made before the 31 December departure date.

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Will the EHIC still be valid after Brexit?

Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card from the start of 2021?

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Covid: Russia begins vaccinations in Moscow

The home-grown Sputnik V vaccine, which is still undergoing mass testing, is being used.

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Andhra Pradesh: 'Mystery' illness puts hundreds in hospital

More than 200 people are in hospital in Andhra Pradesh state because of an unidentified illness.

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Pakistan: Covid patients die due to oxygen shortage in Peshawar

The Pakistan hospital runs out of oxygen for hours, with patients' relatives 'begging' staff to help.

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Coronavirus: NHS to begin vaccine rollout this week

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the start of the vaccination scheme is "a historic moment".

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Covid-19: Vaccine rollout 'ready' for any Brexit outcome

The medicines regulator says the jab will be distributed across the UK "without any interruption".

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Bird flu: All captive birds in Britain to be kept indoors amid outbreak

The virus - said to be "low risk" to humans - has been identified at sites across Great Britain.

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Covid: NHS rapid test use defended amid accuracy concerns

The tests introduced in England's tier-three areas are a "game-changer", a senior NHS adviser says.

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Covid-19: Care home vaccinations to start 'within two weeks'

The medicines regulator says doses will have to be delivered to homes within 12 hours of unpacking.

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Where are England's coronavirus hotspots among older people?

Using the government's coronavirus data, where in England has the most cases among over-60s?

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Covid: Care home testing paused over safety concerns

The rapid tests picked up five infections out of every 10 found by conventional lab tests.

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Virus levels falling across England, says ONS survey

Infection levels are going down among all age groups and most regions, according to the data.

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Covid-19: UK 'confident' of having 800,000 vaccine doses by next week

Alok Sharma says he expects the doses to arrive for the start of the UK's vaccination programme.

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'Covid killed my wife - so I'm taking part in a vaccine trial'

The death of Nigel Demaline's wife, Pauline, of Covid-19, prompted him to help test a new vaccine.

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Fauci apologises for saying UK 'rushed' vaccine

After apparent criticism from the US expert, the UK defended the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.

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Covid: First batch of vaccines arrives in the UK

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines are being kept in a central hub ahead of distribution.

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Covid-19: UK surpasses 60,000 deaths

Only the US, Brazil, India and Mexico have recorded more coronavirus deaths than the UK.

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Covid: Are countries under pressure to approve a vaccine?

After the UK's approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, are other nations under pressure to follow suit?

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Covid-19 vaccine: First jabs 'could cut 99% of deaths' - Jonathan Van-Tam

It is key to deploy the vaccine "as fast" as possible, England's deputy chief medical officer says.

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Covid-19: Do not resuscitate orders may have been used without consent

There was a jump in complaints about such orders in the first wave of the pandemic, the care watchdog says.

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Nottingham hospitals maternity services 'inadequate'

Inspectors find a number of problems, including staffing, poor leadership and management.

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UK approves Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine for mass roll out

Immunisations can start soon for people in high priority groups.

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Coronavirus: New Covid tier system comes into force in England

More than 55 million people are waking up in the two strictest tiers of the new restrictions.

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Covid: Adults with learning disabilities 'miss out'

MPs hear from a panel of experts about the impact of the pandemic on different groups.

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Puberty blockers: Under-16s 'unlikely' to be able to give informed consent

Children younger than 16 are unlikely to be able to give informed consent, three judges rule.

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Why is my area in a higher tier?

The government's new approach to determining tiers bundles together low- and high-rate local authorities.

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Covid-19: No plans for 'vaccine passport' - Michael Gove

It follows suggestions pubs and restaurants may turn away people who don't get a coronavirus vaccine.

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Covid-19: Lung damage 'identified' in study

Researchers are to investigate whether young people and those not in hospital could be affected.

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Covid vaccine: Rumours thrive amid trickle of pandemic facts

Social media is full of coronavirus vaccine information - but how can you tell which is reliable?

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Sally Davies: 'Poor public health made Covid worse'

Former Chief Medical Officer says high rates of obesity, deprivation and overcrowding have cost lives.

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Covid vaccine: Moderna files for approval in US

Regulators will decide if it is safe and effective enough to recommend for widespread use.

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Student Covid testing begins for Christmas exodus

Universities open mass testing centres for students so they can travel home safely for Christmas.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3o2sQiw

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Covid: PM calls for 'unity' as he agrees to publish data behind new tiers

Boris Johnson will publish data behind England's new tiers later in a bid to win over Tory rebels.

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Covid infections in England fall by 30% over lockdown - React study

There were an estimated 72,000 new cases of coronavirus a day in England between 13 and 24 November.

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Covid: Researchers fear cancer advances delay due to pandemic

Scientists fear research has been pushed back due to the pandemic, a survey suggests.

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Coronavirus: How do you vaccinate 7.7 billion people?

Five challenges of distributing a Covid-19 vaccine to billions of people.

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Covid-19: Don't 'take brakes off' Covid measures, says leading scientist

Easing rules months before vaccines take effect would be a "huge mistake", Sage expert says.

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Covid: Nadhim Zahawi appointed as vaccine rollout minister

Nadhim Zahawi will oversee distributing the vaccine in England until at least summer 2021.

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Covid: Hospitals could be 'overwhelmed' without new tiers - minister

Michael Gove warns MPs strict rules are still needed in England despite lockdown ending on 2 December.

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Covid: Free Vitamin D pills for 2.5 million vulnerable in England

There is no evidence that it protects against Covid-19 but it could boost the health of the vulnerable.

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Covid-19: Mass testing a 'distraction' from vaccine rollout - health leaders

Public health leaders question whether it is possible to expand mass testing schemes in England.

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Covid Christmas: 'Avoid board games and sleepovers'

Scientists spell out measures to minimise coronavirus infection risk when rules are relaxed at Christmas.

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R number for UK below 1 for first time since August

Scientific advisers to the government estimate the epidemic is no longer growing.

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Coronavirus: Losing a baby during the pandemic

Couples share their stories of how Covid-19 restrictions exacerbated the impact of losing a baby.

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Covid: Woman left blind after treatment delayed in pandemic

Thousands of people in Wales are at "risk of going blind" because of delays, a charity warns.

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Oxford Covid vaccine: Regulator asked to asses jab

The referral is "a significant first step" to a possible rollout of the vaccine, the government says.

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Controversial 'virginity tests' sold by UK clinics

The "unscientific" examinations are condemned by international organisations such as the UN.

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Cancer: Blood test for 50 types to be trialled by NHS

More than 165,000 people in England will be offered the tests from next year.

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Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine 'dose error' explained

Some trial volunteers were given shots half the planned strength, so how does that affect the results?

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Covid-19: England's regional tiers being announced

Details of restrictions for local authority areas in England are set out by the government.

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Coronavirus infections levelling during England lockdown

But in Scotland infection rates appear to be rising, according to Office for National Statistics data.

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Social care funding falls 'alarmingly short' - council directors

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said an extra £1bn in social care funding would be available to councils.

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Covid: England's regional tiers to be set out

Most areas are expected to be put in the two toughest tiers of restrictions when the lockdown ends.

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Meghan Markle: Duchess of Sussex tells of miscarriage 'pain and grief'

"I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second," Meghan writes in an article.

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Covid Christmas rules: UK leaders urge caution over household mixing

The UK's five-day relaxation of rules will throw "fuel on the Covid fire", scientists warn.

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Coronavirus: French lockdown to ease after second peak passes

Non-essential shops will reopen this weekend but bars and restaurants will stay closed into January.

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Covid: PPE price rises cost taxpayers £10bn, report says

"Inadequate" stockpiles meant the government had to boost supplies quickly, the spending watchdog says.

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Covid-19: Three households can mix over Christmas in UK

People can form a "Christmas bubble" and mix in homes and outdoors between 23 and 27 December.

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Covid: How to keep the virus at bay this Christmas

Christmas could be a dangerous time to contract the virus - but precautions can be taken.

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Covid-19: UK leaders reach deal on easing of Christmas rules

Three households will be allowed to meet indoors over a five-day period between 23-27 December.

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Covid vaccines: How safe are they really?

Busting myths and explaining the facts around immunisation.

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Don't go to work when sick, 'peculiar' Brits told

People have tendency to soldier on, potentially making colleagues sick, health secretary says.

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Excess deaths in UK 'a fifth higher than normal'

Nearly 14,000 deaths occurred in the week ending 13 November - with 3,000 linked to Covid.

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Covid-19: England arrivals to be able to cut quarantine with private test

People arriving in England can end their self-isolation with a negative test taken after five days.

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Prof Sarah Gilbert: The woman who designed the Oxford vaccine

Prof Sarah Gilbert got to work quickly on a coronavirus vaccine in January after decades of research.

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Covid: How will I get a coronavirus vaccine?

Several vaccines are showing promise and one is already being reviewed by the UK regulator.

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Support bubbles: How do they work and who is in yours?

Some people across the UK have been able to form "support bubbles" or "extended households".

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Covid-19: Daily coronavirus test plan to cut contacts' 14-day self-isolation

Contacts of people with the virus will not need to quarantine if they test negative, the government says.

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Trans teen in legal action over gender clinic wait

A 14-year-old transgender boy is taking legal action against NHS England over treatment delays.

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Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine shows 70% protection

The large-scale trial is both a triumph and a disappointment, after other groups had better results.

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Covid risk: 3 people, 3 very different Covid risks. What's yours?

A question everyone's asking: what's my Covid risk? Here's how to find out.

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Coronavirus: £3bn for NHS but Sunak warns of 'economic shock' to come

Borrowing - which hit a record £22.3bn in October - cannot go on indefinitely, chancellor says.

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Spending Review: Chancellor to announce £500m for mental health

The government hopes the funding will address the extra demand for services amid the Covid pandemic.

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Covid antibodies 'last at least six months'

The more antibodies people have, the lower their chances of re-infection, a study suggests.

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Covid: Jab for people who cannot be vaccinated trialled

An injection of antibodies might provide up to six months' protection to immuno-compromised patients.

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Covid-19: UK setting up vaccine centres ready for roll-out - Matt Hancock

The health secretary says vaccination could begin next month if a jab is approved by the regulator.

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Covid vaccine: Pfizer applies for authorisation in US

The vaccine could get emergency approval in the first two weeks of December, officials believe.

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Infection rates levelling off in England and Scotland

ONS data suggests rates in school-age children are still rising.

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Covid-19 carriers 'most infectious earlier on'

Greatest risk of passing the virus on is in the first few days of having symptoms, analysis suggests.

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Covid-19: Free flu jabs offered to all over 50s in 'winter like no other'

The "twin threats" of flu and Covid mean more people than usual in England are being offered a jab.

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Coronavirus: Inside test-and-trace - how the 'world beater' went wrong

BBC News spoke to key government figures, scientists and health officials involved from the start.

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Tocilizumab: Arthritis drug may treat severe Covid

Early signs suggest it may help patients with severe breathing difficulties who are on ventilators.

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Home-testing kit for breast cancer wins Dyson prize

The device uses AI to analyse urine samples and detect disease.

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Coronavirus: Christmas socialising poses 'substantial risks' - scientist

Proposals to ease restrictions over Christmas will be set out next week, a No 10 spokesman said.

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Was the scientific advice for lockdown flawed?

A BBC documentary highlights weaknesses in the expert analysis of the likely impact of coronavirus.

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Covid: Oxford vaccine shows 'encouraging' immune response in older adults

The phase two trial results raise hopes the jab can protect age groups most at risk from Covid-19.

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Quarter of UK home care operators face going bust

The sector has combined debts in excess of £100m, raising fears for the future.

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Private baby scans show 'incredibly poor practice'

BBC News uncovers evidence that women have not been told about serious abnormalities and conditions.

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Covid vaccine: Pfizer says it's '94% effective in over 65s'

The companies say they will now apply for authorisation for emergency use of the jab in the US.

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Lockdown plus autumn sends loneliness soaring

The numbers feeling lonely in the pandemic reached a new high point at the start of this month.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/38RrrXT

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Coronavirus: What are the EU coronavirus schemes?

The UK government has opted out of EU schemes to source medical equipment and vaccines. What have they delivered?

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Too early for Christmas Covid rules, says minister

Alok Sharma says he'd like a normal Christmas after reports that families may be allowed to meet up.

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Coronavirus: Head of NHS Test and Trace Dido Harding self-isolating

Baroness Harding tweeted she was alerted by the NHS app to stay at home.

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Lord Feldman: Department of Health adviser's firm took work from Covid company

Lord Feldman went to meetings between ministers and a biotech firm his PR company went on to advise.

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Coronavirus: Doctors spell out how to exit England's lockdown

The British Medical Association fears a surge in infections that will cripple the NHS if unlocking goes wrong.

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More than 70,000 excess deaths during the pandemic

Rising Covid-19 deaths push the total number of UK deaths further above expected levels

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Covid in Scotland: Level 4 lockdown to be imposed in 11 council areas

The country's toughest Covid restrictions will close non-essential shops, pubs, restaurants and gyms.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/32UG9tv

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Covid: Thousands of cases relocated in England in data change

Some areas see numbers rise after the government changes the way it records the location of a case.

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Covid: West of Scotland awaits decision on level 4 rules

Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce whether the toughest Covid restrictions will be imposed in some areas.

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'Diabetes burnout': The mental-health impact of diagnosis

Diabetes treatment will be successful only if it comes with mental-health support, doctors say.

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Covid: Visitor tests in all care homes in England 'by Christmas'

The government says it's working closely with the social care sector to roll out testing across the country.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3ffuWJ3

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Coronavirus: Dentists warn millions of treatments have been missed

The British Dental Association warns there will be "an oral health crisis” without government support.

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Moderna: Covid vaccine shows nearly 95% protection

The results add to growing confidence that vaccination can end the pandemic.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3f5Js5H

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Video games 'good for well-being' says University of Oxford study

Gamers who played titles for longer reported feeling happier than those who did not.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/35zN6BQ

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Covid-19: New 'mega labs' in early 2021 to speed up testing

The labs will use technology to speed up the process so results come faster, the government says.

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Covid vaccine: Major new trial starts in UK

It comes a week after preliminary results showed another vaccine offered 90% protection.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/35whQDU

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Most statin problems caused by mysterious 'nocebo effect', study suggests

Issues are not caused by the drug but by people believing it will make them sick, a study suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Uv9iqw

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Covid-19: Normal life back next winter, says vaccine creator

The impact of a new coronavirus vaccine will not kick in until summer, says Prof Ugur Sahin.

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Covid-19: Labour calls for law to stop anti-vaccination fake news online

Social media companies that do not remove anti-vaccine fake news posts should be penalised, the party says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3pvbL2A

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Essure: Women in England take legal action against sterilising-device maker

The device has been withdrawn from the market for commercial reasons but its makers stand by its safety.

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Covid-19: Next two weeks 'crucial' for ending lockdown

People must not become complacent due to a potential vaccine, a government scientist says.

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Covid: Care home visitors to trial regular testing

Family and friends will receive screening to allow them to visit loved ones without restrictions.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/36ALKG9

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Coronavirus: 5,000 'extra' heart deaths since March

A heart charity is urging people not to delay checks or treatment during the second wave.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3kBZHsI

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Covid: Children more likely to be infected in second wave

Evidence presented to government confirmed rising infections as schools reopened.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2K7RIab

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Eating disorders: Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock urged to act

Campaigners says no-one should be dying from eating disorders in the UK, yet it happens every day.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3eSpVG3

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UK coronavirus infection rates 'slowing down'

But ONS data suggests rising levels of the virus in the south of England and the Midlands.

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Covid: Learning disability death rates 'six times higher'

The government announces a review following the findings of Public Health England's report.

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Coronavirus: Safety officials had 'political' pressure' to approve PPE

Emails reveal how officials described pressure to approve protective suits for the NHS.

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Coronavirus: Rapid tests in care homes a 'game-changer'

Initial study shows tests done by care home staff are as accurate as those done in hospitals.

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Coronavirus: Patients face long waits for hospital ops in England

September data shows routine surgery in England below normal levels before the Covid second wave.

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Chester hospital baby deaths: Nurse Lucy Letby in court

Lucy Letby is charged with killing eight infants at a hospital neo-natal unit in 2015 and 2016.

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Covid-19 grief: 'I do talk about it'

As the UK death toll passes 50,000, Sue Horsfall tells the BBC about losing her husband to Covid-19 in October.

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Black and Asian people at greater risk from Covid, study finds

The largest analysis so far says people from black and Asian backgrounds are at higher risk of Covid-19.

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Russian Covid vaccine shows encouraging results

The full trial results have not yet been published, but scientists welcomed the positive news.

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Instagram: New tools to ban self-harm and suicide posts

The social media app has rolled out technology in the UK and Europe to identify harmful posts.

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Covid vaccine: 'No decision' on under 50s vaccine plan

Uncertainty about how the Covid vaccines work mean there is no plan for younger people yet.

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Covid-19 vaccine: Prof Van-Tam says he would take the vaccine

England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer says he has "absolute trust" in the safety of a vaccine.

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Mobile robo-surgeons could widen access to keyhole surgery

A modular design allows keyhole surgery to be performed in smaller operating theatres.

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Coronavirus: Northern England 'worst hit' by pandemic

Health inequalities have led to Covid-19 taking a "devastating grip" on the north, a report says.

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Second wave: NHS staff 'feeling the strain'

The BBC’s health editor Hugh Pym spent a day at Royal Derby Hospital

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Immunising the world against Covid-19

With new developments in the race for a Covid-19 vaccine, how easy would it be to immunise the world? Tulip Mazumdar reports.

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Coronavirus: Meeting the plasma donor that 'saved my life'

Ann was the first to try an experimental coronavirus treatment in the UK involving a plasma transfer.

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Covid vaccine: How will we keep it cold enough?

The vaccine has to be kept at temperatures four times lower than the average home freezer.

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Matt Hancock on Covid 19 vaccine trials and roll out

The UK does not have a Covid vaccine yet, but is “one step closer” says the health secretary.

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Coronavirus: Turkish Germans raise new Covid vaccine hopes

A husband and wife from Turkish immigrant families spearhead a vaccine breakthrough.

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Lockdown: Will the vaccine be compulsory? And other questions

We answer some of your questions about the Pfizer vaccine for coronavirus.

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Covid-19: Husband of test and trace boss to self-isolate

Weston-super-Mare MP John Penrose was alerted by the app overseen by his wife, Lady Dido Harding.

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Covid: China's Sinovac vaccine trial halted in Brazil

The Sinovac clinical trial has been suspended after a "severe adverse" incident, say authorities.

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Covid: Seven-day-a-week clinics for vaccine proposed

Doctors' leaders say they "stand ready" to start providing a vaccine for up to 12 hours every day.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We are first-hand witnesses of this devastation'

Four nurses describe the pressure they are under as the second coronavirus wave gathers force.

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Covid 'raises new psychiatric disorders risk'

Anxiety was most commonly diagnosed in a study of US patients for 90 days after their diagnosis.

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Covid: Who will have the Pfizer vaccine first and when can I get it?

A vaccine for Covid-19 is set to be put forward for emergency approval.

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Covid: NHS staff helped through crisis by 'wobble room'

Staff at the Royal Derby Hospital created the room as a place to escape from the intense pressures.

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Mental health issues 'rise' during Wales lockdown

Pontypool residents have faced increased stress, often over money, as a result of the pandemic.

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Covid vaccine: what does the Pfizer vaccine news mean?

Life isn't back to normal yet, but this news is promising.

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Covid vaccine: First vaccine offers 90% protection

The vaccine uses an experimental approach to train the immune system to fight the virus

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'Mutant coronavirus' seen before on mink farms, say scientists

The coronavirus mutation found in farmed mink in Denmark has arisen in the past, genetic data shows.

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Covid: Cancer delays 'could cause 2,000 deaths in Wales'

Wheelchair athlete Simon Green says he was told his cancer was inoperable after his scan was delayed.

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Covid-19: Global coronavirus cases pass 50 million

More than 1.25 million coronavirus-related deaths have been reported, Johns Hopkins university says.

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Covid: Firebreak lockdown ends as new restrictions begin

A mobile hairdresser and gift shop owner share their concerns as Wales' businesses reopen.

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Covid: Lack of medical supplies 'hits' disabled people

The pandemic is making it hard to get medication and breathing equipment, a BBC survey suggests.

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‘I lost eight pregnancies in nine years’

Charlotte Kingsbury, from Nottinghamshire, had fertility treatment before finally giving birth.

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Coronavirus: Hauliers included in Denmark restrictions

Rules for travel from Denmark were tightened after a coronavirus strain spread from mink to humans.

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What's the science behind mink and coronavirus?

Denmark's mink-related coronavirus scare has caused alarm, but scientists urge caution.

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Greater Manchester's NHS hospitals suspend non-urgent care

Greater Manchester hospitals are treating "more Covid patients than at the peak of the first wave".

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Covid-19: US hits record daily case rise three days running

The record rise in infections include Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, officials said Friday.

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Covid: Liverpool testing trial sites doubled after queues on first day

Up to 12,000 people got tested on day one of a city-wide trial, Liverpool's public health boss says.

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Covid travel ban for visitors to UK from Denmark

An immediate ban is imposed after a new coronavirus strain spreads to humans from mink.

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Covid-19: Union fears nursing shortage as winter looms

Lack of nurses combined with staff absence may risk NHS patient safety, says Royal College of Nursing.

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Covid: How to survive a winter lockdown, from those who've done it

Tips on lockdown life in cold weather - from sub-zero coffee meet-ups to watching films in the bath.

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'I was refused a home Covid test after credit check'

A BBC investigation finds people are being refused home Covid tests because of their credit histories.

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HIV diagnoses in gay and bisexual men at 20-year low

Public Health England says it's confident it can reduce the number of transmissions to zero by 2030.

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Covid: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham postpones operations

The number of coronavirus patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has increased six-fold in a month.

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UK coronavirus infections may be 'stabilising'

Although the number of new cases continue to rise, the growth rate is slowing, latest data show.

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Covid: Are care homes ready for the second wave?

Have the lessons been learned to prevent a high number of care home deaths as Covid cases rise?

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Covid app backed by Zara and Mike Tindall prompts safety concern

An ad for the app, which can display test results, has been referred to the medical regulator.

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Covid: Liverpool's city-wide coronavirus testing begins

Everyone living or working in Liverpool will be offered repeat tests, whether or not they have symptoms.

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Covid: Can mass testing save us from another lockdown?

Cheap and rapid tests are now available, but what can they realistically achieve?

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Poor diet: Children 20cm shorter as a result, analysis says

A global analysis suggests that on average the world's tallest teenagers live in the Netherlands.

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Covid: Regulator criticises data used to justify lockdown

Government used out-of-date model predicting 4,000 deaths a day in TV briefing, UK stats watchdog says.

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UK contact-tracing apps start to talk to each other

Users can now use their own area's app when travelling to another part of the country.

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Covid-19: Assisted dying travel allowed during lockdown, says Hancock

The health secretary says those seeking assisted deaths abroad will not be breaking new Covid rules.

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Coronavirus: Was tier 3 working in Liverpool City Region?

Did three weeks of the highest tier of Covid-19 restrictions make a difference in Liverpool City Region?

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Covid: Care homes advised to allow visitors in England during lockdown

Screens, visiting pods, and window visits are among measures advised by the government in England.

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Covid: The new lockdown rules for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

New restrictions have been announced in both Scotland and England.

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Covid: Nine ways England's lockdown is different from last time

There's a familiar feeling as England returns to lockdown, but many rules have changed.

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Coronavirus: Extremely vulnerable advised not to go to work from Thursday

The advice for people at higher risk from Covid-19 is to stay at home as much as possible for a month.

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Covid: The NHS will not collapse, health leaders say

But without lockdown there will be major disruption because of the rising number of virus cases.

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Covid in Scotland: NHS staff 'facing perfect storm'

Shortages of staff and hospital beds are hampering efforts to tackle rising Covid cases, says a leading physician.

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Covid: MPs to vote on England's one-month lockdown

The new restrictions will come into force on Thursday if approved, lasting until 2 December.

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Coronavirus: Living with children 'no increased risk'

Researchers looked at data on nine million adults under the age of 65 between February and August.

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Earwax test could reveal stress levels

Researchers develop a method to measure chronic stress without taking blood.

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Covid: Destructive rules only current option, says Chris Whitty

England's chief medical officer defends lockdowns as a further 397 coronavirus deaths are recorded.

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Glitch caused self-isolation orders to be too long

More than 7,200 people in England were told to stop self-isolating on the wrong date.

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Covid: Deaths 10% higher than normal as virus deaths rise

There were nearly 12,300 deaths in latest week - 1,100 linked to Covid.

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Basildon maternity unit handed 'urgent' safety deadline

Inspectors find a hospital, where a mum bled to death in childbirth, has not addressed major failings.

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Coronavirus: Liverpool to pilot city-wide Covid-19 testing

Military personnel will help trial a new system of mass testing in one of the UK's most affected areas.

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Mask exemptions must be clearer, rape campaigner says

Georgina Fallows is asking government to protect from harassment people who can't wear face coverings.

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T-cell response 'lasts six months after Covid infection'

But it is still not clear how much this protects people against being re-infected, experts say.

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Coronavirus lockdown: PM warns UK faces 'medical disaster' without action

Boris Johnson told MPs he was "right to try every possible option" before telling people to stay at home.

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Covid: Target 'hit' for 500,000 tests a day in the UK

Network of mega-labs and use of over 100 small labs increases capacity for testing.

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Algorithm spots 'Covid cough' inaudible to humans

An algorithm built in the US correctly identified people with Covid-19 by the sound of their coughs.

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'Living in America's cancer alley is like death row'

Data from the US Environmental Protection Agency suggests that those living in the area of St. James in Louisiana have the highest risk of getting cancer of anywhere in America.

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Stillbirth rise during pandemic leads to safety review

Pregnancy and childbirth experts say women may have delayed seeking care during lockdown.

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IVF treatment: 'Grieving for the child you can't have'

A campaigner for NHS-funded IVF says she "reached crisis point" after discovering she was infertile.

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Covid: PM warns of virus deaths 'twice as bad' as spring

Boris Johnson is expected to tell MPs there is "no alternative" to the four-week England lockdown.

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Covid-19: England faces four-week lockdown restrictions

The move has sparked anger among Tory MPs, with one saying the PM was "pressurised" by scientists.

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Covid: What will the England lockdown achieve?

Lockdown is the measure nobody "wanted" but now many European countries have decided they "need".

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NHS 'refuses' medical cannabis for children with epilepsy

Families foot the bill as the NHS "refuses" to prescribe medical cannabis for children with epilepsy.

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Covid-19: PM set to announce month-long England lockdown

The announcement of a second national lockdown comes as the UK passes one million Covid-19 cases.

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PM to hold news conference as lockdown considered

He will address the nation at 16:00 GMT as stricter measures could be announced in England.

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Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again?

Christmas? Spring? A return to life as we knew it could be quite a long way off.

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Covid spreading faster in England than 'worst-case scenario', documents show

Infection levels in England are about four times higher than the government's worst-case plan for winter.

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Covid: Anti-masker who caught virus had 'worst two weeks'

A man who refused to protect himself says his views were changed by a battle with Covid-19.

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Glimmer of hope even as Covid cases rise

Cases are levelling off in the north east of England, even as they rise overall.

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Covid-19: Ministers striving to avoid blanket rules - Raab

It comes amid calls from some scientists to introduce a strict national lockdown in England.

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Essex mum's shock at breastfeeding photo backlash

The 23-year-old says she posted the picture to mark three months of breastfeeding her baby girl.

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Coronavirus treatment: Experimental drug in trial phase

An experimental drug that could prevent Covid-19 patients from becoming seriously ill is being trialled in England.

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NHS Covid-19 app to issue more self-isolate alerts

Officials have decided to lower the threshold at which stay-at-home notifications are served to users.

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Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day

A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days.

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Covid-19: 'Too early to say' what Christmas rules will be says minister

Environment Secretary George Eustice says people "may not be able to get together in larger groups".

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Skin cancer: How do I check my moles for signs of melanoma?

Influencer Molly-Mae Hague, 21, is raising awareness about skin cancer among young people,.

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Coronavirus: Europe's daily deaths rise by nearly 40% compared with last week - WHO

Intensive care units are now beginning to fill, the World Health Organization tells the BBC.

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Covid has thrived on racial discrimination, says Baroness Doreen Lawrence

Labour's review says ethnic minorities are "over-exposed" and have worse healthcare than white people.

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India's first 'saviour sibling' cures brother of fatal illness

Her birth has also led to a debate about the ethics of using technology to create a child.

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Syria: Inside a refugee camp where Covid is spreading

Doctors say Covid-19 is now rampant in the refugee camps of Idlib, north-west Syria.

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Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'

This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.

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Don't hold home firework displays, urge doctors

Plastic surgeons implore people to think twice about DIY back garden displays, to avoid injuries.

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Covid: Nottingham to move into tier 3

Some parts of the surrounding county will also face the toughest Covid rules.

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Covid: Italy brings in sweeping new coronavirus measures

Gyms, pools, cinemas and theatres are closed, while restaurants and bars cut short their table service.

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Therapy patients blackmailed for cash after clinic data breach

Stolen data appears to have included personal identification records and notes about therapy sessions.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/31IUPvf

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Mother and baby units: 'It's our job to keep them safe'

Units for new mothers and women with serious mental health issues are facing unique challenges.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/37BC9Bg

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Boots to offer 12-minute Covid nasal swab test

The £120 nasal swab test will be available to people not showing any symptoms.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3ono949

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Covid: Spain imposes national night-time curfew to curb infections

As well as a night-time curfew, travel between regions can be banned under the emergency measures.

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Prue Leith: NHS can serve 'delicious' food on a budget

The Bake Off star leads a review into hospital meals, suggesting digital menus and 24 hour food service.

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Covid-19: China tests entire city of Kashgar in Xinjiang

Kashgar city officials say around 4.7m people will be tested over a few days.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We blame Eat Out To Help Out for our tragedy'

Covid's second wave has hit one part of south Bradford badly, and residents have an idea where the problem began.

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Covid nurse: 'I thought I wasn't going to make it'

Devi Nurjandoa survived Covid but is now having to adjust to a new way of life.

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Coronavirus: 14-day quarantine for Covid contacts could be reduced

It comes as a senior Conservative MP criticises leaders of NHS Test and Trace, urging "decisive" change.

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Down's syndrome: 'In all honesty we were offered 15 terminations'

Mothers of babies with Down's syndrome reveal the pressure they felt to terminate their pregnancies.

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Coronavirus: Inside Europe’s most infected area

Gavin Lee reports from the epicentre of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, which is in Belgium.

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Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections

More than 83,000 new infections were reported on Friday, with deaths and hospital numbers also rising.

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Covid: The NHS workers 'still recovering' as second wave looms

As the second wave of the pandemic takes deep root across parts of the UK, thousands of NHS workers are struggling to recover from what they have already been through.

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Covid blood plasma donation: What is blood plasma?

The NHS wants us to donate blood plasma to help fight Covid-19. But why?

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Coronavirus infections continue to rise across UK

The highest levels continue to be in the north of England, says the Office for National Statistics

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/35ortDe

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Covid-19 app users can't get isolation payment

An alert issued via the app will not mean the recipient can claim a payment for self-isolating.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3e2CTRf

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Covid: Why is coronavirus so deadly?

Why does the biology of coronavirus mean it poses such a threat to human life?

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Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug

The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect.

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Covid: Sewage sites to test for traces of virus

The aim is to create an early warning system to detect local outbreaks before they spread.

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Lockdown made life worse for two in five children, NHS report says

Their biggest anxieties were about missing school and family and friends contracting Covid-19.

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Huawei phones to get their own version of NHS Covid-19 app

A trade ban had prevented the Android version of the app from working on the Chinese firm's devices.

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Ethnic minority Covid risk 'not explained by racism'

A government adviser says factors like deprivation, rather than ethnicity, should be used to judge risk.

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CQC report: Care of people with learning disabilities 'inhumane'

Physical restraint is part of the culture in some specialist hospitals, a care regulator finds.

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Rogue website sells 'dodgy wigs' to cancer patients

Cancer patients are being targeted by a rogue website selling poor quality wigs which do not match the ones pictured in its adverts.

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Covid: No safety concerns found with Oxford vaccine trial after Brazil death

Oxford University says a review has found no safety concerns after the Brazilian volunteer's death.

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Covid: UK on course for 'tens of thousands' more deaths

A government adviser gave MPs his view during evidence on lessons learned from the pandemic.

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Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it?

A study suggests old age increases the risk, as does asthma, excess weight, and being female.

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Covid: Lockdown had 'major impact' on mental health

Lockdowns may have "profound and long-lasting" effects on mental health, researchers are warning.

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UK plan to be first to run human challenge Covid trials

Work is under way to start trials in January where volunteers will be deliberately exposed to the virus.

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Covid: Burn-out fears of 'exhausted' unpaid carers

Many of those looking after vulnerable relatives or friends wonder how they will cope this winter.

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Long Covid: St Annes man 'never recovered' from long-term effects

Roehl Ribaya was discharged from hospital in August but had a cardiac arrest and died in October.

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Covid: Noon deadline approaches for Manchester coronavirus deal

If agreement on new restrictions is not reached, the PM could impose tier three rules.

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'We had more than 60 calls from test-and-trace'

One family in London say they received scores of long, repetitive calls from contact tracers.

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Covid-19: First UK airport coronavirus testing begins

The aim is to help people travelling to destinations where a negative result is required on arrival.

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Covid: Greater Manchester restrictions delay 'puts lives at risk'

A decision on local rules and financial support must be made "one way or another", a minister says.

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Covid: Wales to go into 'firebreak' lockdown from Friday

People in Wales will be told to stay home from Friday, with pubs and restaurants ordered to close.

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Coronavirus: Schools in NI shut as two-week closure begins

The move is part of a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus and will be reviewed on 2 November.

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Covid: England boosting plasma stocks for patients

Fourteen new donation centres are to open around the country in November and December.

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Deaths at home: More than 26,000 extra this year, ONS finds

Far more people are dying at home in England and Wales than normal from heart disease and dementia.

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Covid lockdown: Wales poised for decision on circuit-breaker

The Welsh Government is expected to announce its decision on a "fire-break" lockdown later.

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Could cold water hold a clue to a dementia cure?

Swimmers at a London lido aid understanding of what cold does to the body.

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Endometriosis care needs urgent improvement, MPs say

The condition, which causes severe pain and heavy periods, takes eight years on average to be diagnosed.

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Covid: What the tier rules say about the split between science and politics

Why does the divergence between science and politics appear to be wider than it has ever been?

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Covid patients 'less likely to die than in April'

Patients admitted to intensive care have a better chance of surviving now than they did in the first wave.

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Coronavirus: Higher ethnic death risk 'not linked to health'

Where people live and the jobs they do are more likely to explain the differences, research shows.

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Coronavirus infections still rising rapidly

There are an estimated 27,900 new cases a day in England, the Office for National Statistics says.

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Covid: Remdesivir 'has little or no effect' on survival, says WHO

Drug manufacturer Gilead has questioned the findings, from a clinical study by the WHO.

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Covid: Row over regional rules 'damaging to public health', scientist warns

Divisions between No 10 and local leaders in England are "very dangerous", a Sage scientist says.

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Gyms and coronavirus: What are the facts?

Areas where transmission is highest in England are shutting gyms, but does the science support it?

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Coronavirus testing lab 'chaotic and dangerous', scientist claims

One experienced virologist raises concerns about safety protocols and a lack of training.

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Covid-19: Talks continue over new restrictions for parts of England

Greater Manchester and Lancashire are among the areas at risk of being placed under "very high alert".

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East Kent Hospitals: 'Toxic culture risks patients' lives'

"Bullying" senior management left staff fearful at East Kent Hospitals Trust, the BBC has been told.

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Coronavirus: Patient has sudden permanent hearing loss

UK doctors say it is the first such case they have seen linked to the pandemic coronavirus.

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Covid-19: New three-tier restrictions come into force in England

Most of the country is in the lowest tier but millions in the North and the Midlands face extra curbs.

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Covid Sage documents: What was the evidence and what happened?

The government did not take the recommendation of a "circuit breaker" lockdown.

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Shielding not needed yet, despite rising Covid rate

The most clinically vulnerable people in England will get a letter to explain how to stay safe.

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US pauses Covid vaccine trial due to ill volunteer

An independent review is under way to check if the symptoms could be side-effects of the jab.

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Coronavirus: WHO head calls herd immunity approach 'immoral'

Dr Ghebreyesus said allowing coronavirus to spread unchecked would cause unnecessary suffering and death.

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Covid reinfection: Man gets Covid twice and second hit 'more severe'

The report raises questions about how much immunity can be built up to the virus and how long it may last.

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Coronavirus: Ethnic-minority vaccine volunteers needed

Scientists need more recruits belonging to ethnic minorities, to make sure the vaccine works for all.

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Covid: Why bats are not to blame, say scientists

Bats have been scapegoated by humans for centuries, with Covid only the latest example, say scientists.

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Covid: Sage scientists called for short lockdown weeks ago

Newly-released papers show scientists described a "circuit breaker" as the best way to curb the virus.

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Covid: Boris Johnson confirms new three-tier alert system, with Liverpool 'very high'

The city's pubs and betting shops will close on Wednesday as part of a three-tier system in England.

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'Come forward to GP about cancer symptoms', experts say

Fewer people are coming forward for lung and prostate cancer tests, charity warns.

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Covid: Nightingale hospitals in North told to get ready

Advisers say the situation is "hotting up", and hospitals in England must prepare for more Covid patients.

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Rugby League star 'determined to beat MND'

BBC Breakfast has followed the Rugby League legend and his family since he was was diagnosed in 2019.

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How is the plan for 48 hospitals going?

Boris Johnson says there are eight hospitals under way and 40 more to come.

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'Heartbreaking insight' into impact of lockdown

The latest survey from the Born in Bradford study shows the effect of lockdown on family finances and mental health.

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Covid: Second national lockdown possible, says top UK scientist

The UK is at a "precarious point" as coronavirus cases continue to rise, warns Prof Peter Horby.

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BCG: Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19?

Vaccines may cause wide-scale changes in the immune system which can boost the body's protection.

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Covid: Brazil's coronavirus death toll passes 150,000

The country, which recently passed five million cases, has the world's second-highest number of dead.

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Covid: UK at 'tipping point', top scientist warns

England's deputy chief medical officer says the country will see more deaths over the coming weeks.

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Covid: What is the mental health cost to the young?

Could the long-term mental health impact of virus restrictions be far more damaging than the virus itself?

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Belgian anaesthetist accused of causing Brit's death while drunk

Helga Wauters is accused of causing the death of Xynthia Hawke while performing a Caesarian section.

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Coronavirus: Year-long waits for NHS care at highest since 2008

Hospitals struggle to get care back to normal as pandemic causes major disruption to core services.

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Covid deaths three times higher than flu and pneumonia

Office for National Statistics data looked at the underlying cause of death in England and Wales.

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Covid-19: New restrictions to be announced for parts of England 'within days' - Jenrick

Minister Robert Jenrick did not rule out closing pubs and restaurants in the worst-affected areas.

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Covid: New restrictions for England likely next week

The closure of pubs and restaurants and a ban on overnight stays away from home are being discussed.

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Coronavirus: Specialist 'long Covid' clinics to be set up in England

They will offer support for people with long-term health problems after infection with coronavirus.

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Sugar reduction in food well below target of 20%

Between 2015 and 2019 it fell by just 3% overall, according to a Public Health England report.

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Children not able to give 'proper' consent to puberty blockers, court told

The UK's only children's NHS gender clinic is facing a legal challenge at London's High Court.

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Coronavirus: Health experts join global anti-lockdown movement

Scientists warn of the "devastating" effect of Covid-19 policies, calling for a return to normal for healthy.

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'Long Covid': Why are some people not recovering?

Why is coronavirus leaving some people with long-term health problems including fatigue?

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Covid could cause 'tsunami of cancelled NHS operations'

NHS surgeons say hospital beds must be kept open for "usual business", not just Covid-19.

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Covid-19 updates: One in 10 worldwide may have had virus, WHO says

More than 35m infections have been confirmed but the real figure could apparently be closer to 800m.

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Covid: How many cases might contact tracers have missed?

Close contacts of the positive cases could have been unknowingly spreading the infection for days.

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Long Covid: 'Everything tasted like cardboard'

People who have experienced long-lasting coronavirus symptoms talk about losing their sense of taste and smell.

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Coronavirus: Paris to shut bars and raise alert to maximum

Paris becomes the second French city to order bars to close again as infections continue to rise.

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Covid: Welsh quarantine considered for UK coronavirus hotspots

Quarantine restrictions are considered after the prime minister declined to impose a travel ban.

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Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon to meet advisers over further restrictions

The first minister warns that fresh measures "may well be needed" in Scotland "in the near future".

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Nobel Prize for Medicine goes to Hepatitis C discovery

The virus is a major cause of liver cancer and can lead to people needing a liver transplant.

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Covid: 16,000 coronavirus cases missed in daily figures after IT error

Public Health England says the unreported cases were added to Saturday's and Sunday's statistics, meaning they were "artificially high".

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Covid: Care homes policies violated human rights, says Amnesty

Amnesty International calls for an inquiry, saying some residents were denied access to medical help.

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Covid: Things 'bumpy to Christmas and beyond' - PM

Boris Johnson says there is "hope" in fighting the virus, but it could be "a very tough winter".

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Covid: UK announces more than 10,000 daily cases for first time

Some 12,872 cases are recorded, though the government says a "technical issue" contributed to the high figure.

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Covid: Faith groups' singing studied for coronavirus risk

The findings could be used to shape government guidance on safe use of places of worship.

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Covid: Growth in Covid cases 'may be levelling off'

More evidence suggest new coronavirus infections may be rising more slowly than in previous weeks.

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Covid: What is the risk to Donald Trump's health?

The US president has multiple risk factors for developing a severe form of Covid-19, so what does it mean?

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Coronavirus: Doctors told to plan for vaccination scheme

Health bosses say a huge immunisation plan is being readied for the Birmingham area.

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Coronavirus: Loss of smell may be clearer sign than cough

Four out of five people reporting loss of sense of smell or taste had coronavirus antibodies.

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Children's gender identity clinic concerns go back 15 years

Some doctors felt children were referred for puberty blockers too quickly, it has emerged.

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Covid: Vaccine will 'not return life to normal in spring'

Leading scientists call for realism about what a vaccine against Covid can achieve next year.

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Coronavirus: Restrictions for England to be standardised into three tiers

The BBC understands a three-tier system will aim to replace the current patchwork of local lockdowns.

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Covid: 170 test positive at Cornwall meat plant

Most of those who tested positive at the Cornish factory were unaware they had coronavirus.

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Covid: Eight die in Royal Glamorgan Hospital outbreak

Planned surgeries have been temporarily stopped at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

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Covid: Woman 'heartbroken' after terminating baby alone

Partners are still not able to attend terminations at most hospitals amid coronavirus restrictions.

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Covid-19: Growth in cases may be slowing in England

The R number in England appears to have fallen, a study suggests, although case numbers remain high.

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Patients left 'in limbo' by NHS virus response

An MPs' report says better communication with patients could have avoided much anxiety and stress.

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Leicestershire baby with breathing problems helped in new trial

A Leicestershire mum said she was "proud" her baby was among the first to undergo the trial.

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Claims Birmingham surgeon kept bones of patients probed

Derek McMinn, who invented a hip resurfacing technique used on Sir Andy Murray, has been suspended.

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Coronavirus: Delirium 'key symptom' in frail older people

Doctors and carers advised to watch for signs of confusion because it could be a sign of Covid-19.

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Berlin patient: First person cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown, dies

Mr Brown, known as the Berlin patient, was cured after a bone marrow transplant to treat leukaemia.

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Breast screening: One million women in UK may have missed scans

Some 8,600 women not offered appointments may have undetected breast cancer, a charity estimates.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Trying out tech that may help make worship Covid-secure

Dr John Wright looks at the kit installed in a Bradford mosque in the hope of limiting the spread of Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: NHS well stocked for ventilators this winter

The NHS now has access to 30,000 machines that can help people breathe if they are very ill with Covid-19.

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Egg freezing 10-year limit should be scrapped, says ethics body

UK ethics body says it would give women worried about declining fertility more time and options.

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Covid-19 survivor: 'Doctors said my son saved my life'

Julia Brockway still struggles to eat and walk after spending 45 days on a ventilator.

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Maternity units 'too defensive' and failing to learn from mistakes

England's chief hospital inspector says maternity units are "too defensive" when births go wrong.

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Flu jab waits and delays amid high demand

Officials in England say there will be enough stock to protect the vulnerable, but some will have to wait.

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Great North Air Ambulance trials paramedic jet suit

The kit means a paramedic can "fly" up a fell in 90 seconds rather than go 30 minutes by foot.

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Coronavirus: NHS faces pandemic 'triple whammy' this winter

Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity.

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Covid ICU survivor: 'I have come out the other end'

Tam McCue, 64, spent nearly two weeks on a ventilator after he was diagnosed with coronavirus in April.

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Giving babies Weetabix from four months 'worth exploring'

It could help prevent coeliac disease in children - but larger trials are needed first.

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Covid: Hancock pressured to give MPs say over lockdown rules

MPs are calling for a say over lockdown restrictions before they come into force.

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Covid-19 outbreak at Bernard Matthews turkey plant in Holton

Health officials are brought in to test 100 members of staff at the poultry processing plant.

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Covid: Manchester mayor calls for 'urgent review' of 10pm closures

Greater Manchester mayor says the curfew is doing "more harm than good", but ministers defend it.

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Covid-19 deaths pass 1,000 in Birmingham hospitals

The biggest trust in England confirms the number of deaths with "great sadness".

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Covid lockdown: Two-thirds of Wales' population affected

Three more counties will have rules imposed, with nearly two million people affected.

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Why India should worry about post-Covid-19 care

Experts say India needs more post-Covid care centres as many patients are reporting lasting symptoms.

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NHS Covid-19: App issue fixed for people who test positive

Many users in England who booked a test outside of the app had been unable to share a positive test result.

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Coronavirus: Up to £10,000 fine for failure to self-isolate in England

New rules mean anyone in England who tests positive for coronavirus has a legal duty to self isolate.

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Covid-19: What do scientists think of the PM's plan?

The new coronavirus restrictions have been met with mixed reviews.

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Coronavirus: Children behind rising demand for tests in England

Three times as many children under nine were tested in early September as in the previous two weeks.

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Coronavirus: UK pledges £500m to global vaccine-sharing scheme

The PM will call on world leaders to set aside differences as he sets out plans to prevent future pandemics.

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Covid vaccine: Trial of new coronavirus vaccine starts in UK

It is only the second vaccine to enter large scale trials in the UK and early signs suggest it can trigger an immune response.

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Covid: Coronavirus cases in England up 60% in a week

The Office for National Statistics said there was "clear evidence" of an increase in cases in all age groups.

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Lizzo says body positivity has become too 'commercialised' and 'cool'

Pop star Lizzo says the movement has been hijacked by those who don't need to benefit from it.

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Coronavirus: Test turnaround times getting longer in England

Under a third of tests done in community testing centres in England are processed within 24 hours.

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Man dies from eating more than a bag of liquorice a day

The 54-year-old construction worker ate a bag-and-a-half of black liquorice every day, doctors say.

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Covid-19: UK volunteers could be given virus to test vaccine

'Human challenge trials' to test the effectiveness of possible Covid vaccines may be held in London.

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NHS Covid-19 app: England and Wales get smartphone contact tracing for over-16s

Users are being urged to install the app to protect themselves and others against the resurgent virus.

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Covid-19: Daily reported UK cases rise by a quarter

There have been 6,178 cases in the UK in the last 24 hours, up 1,252 cases since Tuesday.

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Flu jabs limited due to high demand

A leading chain, facing unprecedented demand, suspends its appointment booking system.

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Covid-19: Health workers 'sick' with fear at thought of second wave

An NHS boss says staff anxiety is the highest he has seen in 30 years as Covid-19 cases rise again.

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Covid: US death toll passes 200,000

The US is the worst hit country in the world and cases are still continuing to rise, data shows.

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Yew Trees hospital: Ten staff suspended at mental health unit

Inspectors say CCTV footage appeared to show episodes of "physical and emotional abuse".

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Covid: Boris Johnson warns of tougher measures if new rules are flouted

Boris Johnson says "we must reserve the right to go further" with measures if virus cases keep rising.

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Coronavirus: Whitty and Vallance faced 'herd immunity' backlash, emails show

Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance were alarmed by questions over the controversial concept, emails show.

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Coronavirus: 'Government must publish contact-tracing app data'

A health charity wants to know how well England and Wales' contact-tracing app fared in tests.

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Covid: Boris Johnson calls for 'resolve' to fight coronavirus over winter

But Boris Johnson warns the nation further measures may be necessary if the new rules are not followed.

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Covid: Ban on meeting in houses extended across Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon says visiting other people's homes will no longer be allowed as part of efforts to slow the virus.

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