Coronavirus: UK exceeds 200,000 testing capacity target

The UK had capacity to conduct 205,634 tests on Saturday, reaching its target one day early.

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Coronavirus: Raab defends relaxation of lockdown rules

The foreign secretary stresses the "cautious" approach adopted, ahead of rules easing in England.

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Coronavirus: The mystery of 'silent spreaders'

Scientists have discovered more evidence about a strange and worrying feature of the coronavirus

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Coronavirus: 'I'm high risk but made a full recovery'

Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Shielders in England allowed outdoors again from Monday

Some restrictions on vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus are to be eased after 10 weeks.

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Coronavirus: 'Dangerous moment' as UK lockdown eases

The public must be "sensible" after scientists warn of risks of lifting lockdown, medical chief says.

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Coronavirus: Tory MPs call for change in 2m social distancing rule

Amid fears for the hospitality sector, one MP says relaxing the rule means fewer jobs would be lost.

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Social distancing: A practical guide to how to socialise now

Meeting friends? Here's how to handle the awkward new rules - from sharing food to avoiding hugs.

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Coronavirus: GPs not told when patients removed from 'shielding lists'

This has caused confusion and anxiety among extremely vulnerable people staying at home.

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Coronavirus: Relaxing lockdown 'risky' and 'political decision'

Warning from top scientist advising government says cases are still at very high levels.

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NHS Seacole: Covid-19 rehab centre takes first patients

Covid-19 survivors can require heart, lung and muscle therapy, or psychological and social care.

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Coronavirus: Dental practices to reopen from 8 June

Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from Monday, 8 June.

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About 7% have had coronavirus, says ONS survey

The estimate is based on blood tests on 885 people in England as part of a household survey by the ONS.

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Coronavirus: R number 'very similar' across UK

Scientists say there are no significant regional differences in coronavirus rates across the UK.

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Coronavirus deaths in US top 100,000

The US has seen more deaths (currently 100,047) and infections (1.69 million) than any other country.

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Coronavirus: Test and trace system kicks off in England

A 25,000-strong team of contact tracers are tracking down close contacts of people with coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Test and trace system will start on Thursday

Anyone coming into close contact with infected people in England will be told to isolate.

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Hairdressers say they are ready to open in June

Salons are asking the government to let them open before July to cut hair.

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Coronavirus: Schools and workplaces could see 'local lockdowns'

Restrictions could be introduced if there is a local flare-up of coronavirus, a minister says.

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Coronavirus cure: When will we have a drug to treat it?

There are no drugs proven to help doctors treat the disease, but work is under way around the world.

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'I have the most antibodies in the UK'

The NHS is urging some people who have recently recovered from Covid-19 to donate plasma.

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Coronavirus: Apprentice star's ads banned over Covid-19 claims

Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.

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Coronavirus: NHS app paves the way for 'immunity passports'

"Passports" showing individuals' health status could become the next front for fighting the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation

A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arsons and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect harm.

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Coronavirus deaths fall to six-week low

Early May bank holiday delays mean the true death figures are likely to have been even lower.

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Coronavirus: UK authorises anti-viral drug remdesivir

Remdesivir was originally developed as an drug to fight Ebola

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Coronavirus: Can it affect eyesight?

The prime minister's chief adviser says his vision was affected by coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Sports events in March 'caused increased suffering and death'

A top scientist criticises the staging of the Cheltenham Festival and Liverpool's Champions League tie.

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Coronavirus: Can we stay safe as lockdown eases?

As lockdowns ease, what are the risks of getting infected as people come into closer contact again?

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Coronavirus: WHO halts trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety fears

Testing of hydroxychloroquine as a possible coronavirus treatment is suspended by the health agency.

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Coronavirus: 'Baffling' observations from the front line

Doctors on the front lines are observing things that they have never encountered before - and it's a challenge.

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A patient who proved everyone wrong

Mary Blessington was discharged then soon deteriorated, showing that the path to recovery can be long and hard.

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Coronavirus: Which health claims are circulating online?

A wide range of false and misleading health claims continue to spread on social media.

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Death payment for families of Scottish care staff

Care workers who test positive for coronavirus will be given enhanced payments in future.

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Coronavirus: Care homes could 'go to the wall' as costs rise

Thirty out of 102 care home providers contacted by the BBC said none of their staff had been tested.

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Coronavirus: What are the rules on caring for children during lockdown?

A look at the guidance as Downing Street backs Dominic Cummings over his 260-mile lockdown trip.

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Trump drug hydroxychloroquine raises death risk in Covid patients, study says

Coronavirus hospital patients given hydroxychloroquine were more likely to die, medical journal study says.

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Coronavirus: NHS may need to hire cabin crew from airlines

The Chief Executive of NHS England says it is considering hiring cabin crew to train as nurses.

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Coronavirus: Key evidence on opening schools revealed

Sources says any risk to pupils is very small but any activity outside the home has risk.

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Coronavirus: Children half as likely to catch it, review finds

The findings will feed into the debate around the safety of re-opening schools.

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Coronavirus: Pregnant nurse died of pneumonia, Covid-19 and Caesarean

Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong died from a combination of her infections and giving birth, an inquest hears.

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Coronavirus: Children and older adults to take part in vaccine trial

The Oxford trial will monitor the effects on thousands of people's immune systems.

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Coronavirtus: Immune clue sparks treatment hope

Better understanding of Covid-19's impact on the immune system gives hope an existing drug might aid recovery.

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Coronavirus: Virus test with 20-minute results being trialled

Ten million antibody tests will also start being rolled out next week, Health Secretary Matt Hancock says.

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NHS fees to be scrapped for overseas health staff and care workers

NHS staff and care workers from abroad are to be exempt, as Labour calls it "the right thing to do".

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Coronavirus: Cases in the community 'relatively stable'

The estimate from the government's surveillance programme suggests one in 400 is infected.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Why can some of us meet six people?

Different policies are down to a number of factors, including geography, science and politics, experts say.

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Coronavirus: Time running out on track and trace, NHS leaders warn

The NHS Confederation warns of "severe" consequences if the right strategy is not established rapidly.

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Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine trial begins in the UK

The study will test the drugs - one of which Donald Trump has said he is taking - against a placebo.

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Coronavirus: 'Tackle harmful lockdown drinking,' BMJ editorial warns

Supermarket sales of alcohol have risen and liver disease could too, a BMJ editorial says.

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Coronavirus: NHS England official cautions against buying antibody tests

NHS England's medical director Prof Stephen Powis says experts are currently evaluating the tests.

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Coronavirus: Newcastle hospital 'weeks ahead' on loss of smell-taste check

They are now official coronavirus symptoms but a Newcastle health trust started screening in March.

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Coronavirus: UK to trace contacts of 10,000 new cases from 1 June

It comes as Labour accuses the government of leaving a "huge hole" in the UK's coronavirus defences.

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Hospital chief predicts post-Covid 'restart' will take 18 months

The chief executive of Addenbrooke's Hospital says the process will be "sensitive and delicate".

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Max and Keira's Law: Mum 'blown away' by organ transplant legacy

Max and Keira's Law will make all adults in England potential organ donors unless they opt out.

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'I returned to nursing the day the pandemic was declared'

Hannah spent 12 years recovering from mental ill health, then happened to return to nursing the day Covid-19 was declared a pandemic.

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Coronavirus: What's going wrong in Sweden's care homes?

Swedish healthcare is under scrutiny over the high rate of Covid-19 deaths in care homes.

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Coronavirus: Cancer surgery delays risk 'thousands' of deaths

The NHS is warned not to "lose sight" of other areas of life-saving medicine amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: 'Wash hands at least six times a day'

Simple soap and water can kill the virus if you use it often enough, experts say.

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Coronavirus: Diabetic people offered support

A study reveals, for some, having diabetes is linked to an increased risk of dying with coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Poor data left care homes ‘fighting a losing battle’

Public Health England did not share figures on the number of care home outbreaks until late April.

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Coronavirus: Total deaths in England and Wales down

Figures show 12,600 people died in most recent week - down from 22,000 at height of pandemic.

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Did VE Day parties cause a spike in Covid-19 cases?

Six days after the VE Day anniversary there was a jump in new Covid cases at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

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Coronavirus: UK too slow to increase testing capacity, say MPs

The Science and Technology Committee says UK capacity was not increased "early or boldly enough".

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Delirium 'may be common' in Covid seriously ill

Long stays in intensive care and being ventilated could increase the risk, researchers say.

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Fault warning for Emerade 500 adrenaline pens

The pens carried by people with severe allergies should be exchanged for a different brand.

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Coronavirus vaccine: First evidence jab can train immune system

Larger trials now needed to see if the vaccine can protect against the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: All over-fives in UK now eligible for test

Everyone aged five and over in the UK with symptoms can now be tested for coronavirus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces.

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Coronavirus symptoms: UK adds loss of smell and taste to list

Loss of smell and taste join a new cough and fever as signs that self-isolation may be necessary, experts say.

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Coronavirus: Half a million access suicide prevention course

It comes as medics warn the coronavirus pandemic is likely to lead to long-term mental health conditions.

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Coronavirus: When did care homes go into lockdown?

Many thousands of care home residents have died from coronavirus, but when were key decisions made?

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Coronavirus: Calls to investigate global response

Health leaders are to call for an independent review amid scrutiny of the WHO's handling of the crisis.

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Coronavirus: UK daily death figure dips to lowest level since March

Numbers tend to be lower at the weekend - but Sunday's is 100 fewer than last week's figure.

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Coronavirus and dementia: 'I'm scared to go out after lockdown'

Some people with dementia say they have lost confidence.

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Coronavirus: Imaging equipment ‘woefully underfunded’

Specialists who carry out crucial scans say capacity will struggle to meet demand as it increases.

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Coronavirus test results waits 'undermining confidence'

The Royal College of GPs says the government should focus on its testing strategy rather than targets.

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Coronavirus: Trial begins to see if dogs can 'sniff out' virus

The dogs are already trained to detect odours of cancers, malaria and Parkinson's disease.

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Psychiatrists fear 'tsunami' of mental illness after lockdown

Doctors say they are dealing with a mental-health crisis while patients shun routine appointments.

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Coronavirus: A third of hospital patients develop dangerous blood clots

The virus appears to be making people's blood much more sticky, medical experts say.

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Coronavirus infection rate in UK creeps up

The figure is now much closer to one - the point at which the virus starts spreading more quickly.

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Coronavirus vaccine: Macaque monkey trial offers hope

Six rhesus macaque monkeys were vaccinated and then exposed to the virus.

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Coronavirus: Reopening NHS services must be safe, unions say

Hospitals face another "crucial test" when outpatient clinics and operations resume, health unions say.

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Coronavirus: Mental health of NHS staff at long-term risk

Trauma experts say NHS staff are a high-risk group for PTSD in the aftermath of the pandemic.

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One in 400 people in England have coronavirus, tests suggest

More than 5,000 households and 11,000 people were tested during the past two weeks.

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Coronavirus: Why hasn't the UK listed loss of smell as a symptom of Covid-19?

Some scientists argue that it is becoming urgent to tell people with sudden loss of smell to self-isolate.

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Coronavirus: Care homes felt 'completely abandoned'

But the health minister denies the government had "bad advice" not to lock them down earlier.

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Coronavirus antibody test a 'positive development'

A test to find out whether people have ever been infected with coronavirus is said have serious potential.

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Coronavirus: Re-starting NHS 'may take months'

Experts warn tackling the backlog in treatment will take time as the NHS tries to restore services.

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

"Bubbles" of people we can meet safely may form part of the plans to ease lockdown in England.

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Coronavirus: Up to 100 children affected by rare inflammatory reaction

The reaction is extremely rare and only affects a tiny number of children seriously.

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Coronavirus: Johnson accused of misleading MPs over care home advice

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer demands a correction after Prime Minister's Questions exchange.

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Coronavirus: Does lockdown easing 'follow the science'?

Why is England pressing ahead with plans to ease lockdown rules ahead of the rest of the UK?

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Coronavirus: Genetic study assesses effect on different people

The Edinburgh University-led research will identify why the disease affects some more than others.

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Coronavirus: Royal Family thanks world's nurses in video calls

The Queen led the tributes to nurses, saying they have had "a very important part to play recently".

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Coronavirus: Germany not alarmed by infection rate rise

The virus reproduction rate is above 1.0 in Germany - but experts believe it can be controlled.

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Coronavirus: How many people have died in the UK?

Why the daily death figures we see do not tell the whole story.

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Coronavirus: Low level of transplants sparks concern

The number of organ transplants in the UK last month was the lowest for 36 years, figures show.

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Coronavirus: Care home deaths 'starting to decline'

More than 2,400 deaths in care home linked to virus - down from 2,800 the week before.

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Coronavirus: Four nurses on four continents tell their story

On International Nurses Day the BBC spoke to four nurses on four continents about fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Seacole hospital 'a tribute' to BAME NHS staff

A new community hospital recognises Jamaican-born nurse Mary Seacole - and BAME staff who have died.

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International Nurses Day: The gran, mum and daughter on the front line

Meet three generations of a North East family working on the front line to fight coronavirus.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'They say I have blood on my hands'

Abusive messages were sent to an Asian doctor because of a myth that non-white patients are left to die.

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UK drug trial for over-50s recruiting

Researchers are looking for more UK volunteers showing signs of coronavirus to test existing drugs.

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Coronavirus: Cover faces in some public areas, people in England told

The advice for people in England to aim to wear face coverings in some public transport and shops is in a new government document on tackling the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Wuhan in first virus cluster since end of lockdown

As China continues easing restrictions, new virus clusters in Wuhan and elsewhere have emerged.

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Coronavirus: Care-worker death rate twice that of health workers

Healthcare workers have been no more likely to die with Covid-19 than other 20- to 64-year-olds.

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Coronavirus: PM to reveal further details on lockdown roadmap

Boris Johnson is to face MPs over his plan to reopen society, which were announced on Sunday.

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Boris Johnson speech: PM unveils 'conditional plan' to reopen society

Boris Johnson says people in England can spend more time outdoors from Wednesday but lockdown remains.

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Coronavirus: Minister defends 'stay alert' advice amid backlash

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland keep the "stay at home" slogan as Labour warns the switch could be confusing.

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Coronavirus: UK sent 50,000 Covid-19 samples to US for testing

The government says "operational issues" in the UK meant 50,000 samples had to be flown to US labs.

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OCD: 'I spent 20 years preparing for the coronavirus pandemic'

How coping with OCD prepared one man for the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

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

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Coronavirus: Call for public inquiry into BAME death risk

More than 70 public figures sign an open letter to the prime minister calling for more transparency.

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

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Coronavirus: 'Phone apps helped me spend time with my dying mum'

Andrew's mother was dying in hospital under lockdown, so he used technology to spend time with her.

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Coronavirus: Why might the R number be higher in Scotland?

The R-value is at the heart of decisions on easing the lockdown - so why might it be different north of the border?

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Coronavirus: What has kept us going in lockdown?

Coronavirus has forced people in Britain to radically change the way they live their lives. Here are eight things that have helped us cope.

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Coronavirus: Young men 'more likely to ignore lockdown'

Psychologists find they are more likely to meet friends than women.

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

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Coronavirus: Sickest patients face long recovery

People who feel so ill they needed treatment in intensive care can face a long recovery that may take months.

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Coronavirus: Does obesity increase the risk?

Could the amount of fat in our body increase complications with Covid-19?

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Coronavirus: Black Britons face 'twice the risk' of death, says ONS

Location and wealth do not fully explain the risk compared to white people, new analysis suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2W8Q1N4

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Coronavirus: Concerns for wellbeing of babies born in lockdown

New mothers are missing out on support for their babies amidst lockdown restrictions.

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Coronavirus: Am I at risk during pregnancy?

What are the risks of passing the virus to the baby in the womb, or of premature birth?

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Coronavirus PPE: Gowns ordered from Turkey fail to meet safety standards

Up to 400,000 gowns ordered by the UK do not meet British safety standards, the government confirms.

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Coronavirus: UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 30,000 deaths

The UK records a further 649 deaths, taking the total number of coronavirus deaths to 30,076.

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A 'difficult day' on the Covid frontline

The BBC's James Cook spends a day with doctors and nurses dealing with coronavirus in hospital.

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Coronavirus: Neil Ferguson to face no police action for 'undermining' lockdown

Scotland Yard says Prof Neil Ferguson's behaviour was "plainly disappointing" but rules out fining him.

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson aims for 200,000 tests by end of May

The PM sets a new coronavirus testing target - and says lockdown easing could start on Monday.

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Coronavirus: Can you compare the UK with Italy?

The UK has passed Italy's death toll but it's hard to make direct comparisons.

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Coronavirus mutations: Scientists puzzle over impact

A study has identified a mutation that its authors say could make the coronavirus more infectious.

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Coronavirus: Prof Neil Ferguson quits government role after 'undermining' lockdown

Prof Neil Ferguson, who advised ministers on coronavirus, says he "made an error of judgement".

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STIs: Lockdown 'once in a lifetime opportunity' for sexual health

Experts are urging people to self-test at home now to reduce infections when lockdown ends.

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The patients who just can't shake off Covid-19

Most patients recover from Covid-19 quickly - but for some, symptoms linger for weeks.

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Coronavirus: Prostate-cancer men swap chemo for precision drugs

Men with advanced prostate cancer can now take highly targeted hormone therapies at home.

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Coronavirus: 'Segment and shield' only way to lift UK lockdown

Strengthen protection for high-risk people while easing restrictions for others, scientists say.

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Coronavirus: Mass testing earlier 'would have been beneficial'

The UK's chief scientist tells MPs mass testing is "part of the system that you need to get right".

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Coronavirus: Scientists publish advice to government

The Sage group raised fears people might try to buy fake test results to get an "immunity passport".

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Coronavirus: Lockdown psychiatric care 'severely disrupted'

Isolation is exacerbating psychosis symptoms for some patients, a leading psychiatrist is warning.

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Coronavirus: France's first known case 'was in December'

A Paris doctor says a patient first diagnosed with pneumonia is now confirmed as having had Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: First workers to trial NHS tracing app

If the Isle of Wight trial is successful, the app could be ready nationwide within weeks, ministers say.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Is lockdown good for your heart?

Why do fewer people seem to be having heart attacks and strokes? One theory is that the lockdown lifestyle is healthy.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown life 'a challenge' for vulnerable children

Charities warn some children who are missing out on additional support at school are falling into crisis.

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Coronavirus: UK contact-tracing app is ready for Isle of Wight downloads

Isle of Wight council staff and healthcare workers will be invited to start testing app on Tuesday.

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Malaria 'completely stopped' by microbe

Scientists say the microbe - found in the wild near Lake Victoria - has enormous potential.

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Nightingale Hospital in London 'placed on standby'

The hospital will no longer be taking patients in the coming days - but could be used again if needed.

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Coronavirus: World must 'pull together' to find and fund vaccine

World leaders sign up to a fundraising drive, which aims to raise $8.3bn over the next month.

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Coronavirus: UK hospital trials new treatment drug

The new drug is based around a protein that is commonly used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

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Social distancing and coronavirus: The science behind the two-metre rule

Ministers are reportedly considering relaxing the two-metre rule for social distancing in workplaces.

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Coronavirus: Testing falls short of 100,000 daily target

The number of daily tests drops by a third, days after the government met its 'audacious' target.

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Coronavirus: Contact tracing app to be trialled on Isle of Wight

The experiment is part of the government's track and trace strategy aimed at limiting a second wave.

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Coronavirus: Doctors 'buy their own PPE or rely on donations'

A survey of 16,000 doctors reveals almost two-thirds believe they are not properly protected.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Take care when you clap for carers

Each Thursday's clap for carers leads to a flurry of activity in Accident and Emergency, says Dr John Wright.

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Coronavirus: 'Covid toe' and other rashes puzzle doctors

A Spanish study identifies five rashes present in some coronavirus hospital patients.

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Coronavirus: Thousands signal interest in plasma trial

It is hoped the antibodies recovered patients have built up will help clear the virus in others.

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Coronavirus: Parents urged to keep up child vaccinations

NHS England says all essential vaccinations are still being provided despite the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Fertility treatments to start again in UK

Clinics will need to prove they can offer services while protecting the safety of patients and staff.

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Coronavirus: Target reached as UK tests pass 100,000 a day

The UK deployed 122,300 coronavirus tests on the last day of April, passing its target, government says.

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Coronavirus: NHS doctor 'overwhelmed' after Visor Army plea

Consultant says she "can't thank people enough" after WhatsApp appeal triggers huge public effort.

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