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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Coronavirus: 'We've reached a perilous turning point', says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says new restrictions being introduced in England could prevent tougher rules later.

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Covid: Have local lockdowns worked?

One in five people in the UK is currently subject to local interventions to prevent the spread of Covid, some more stringent than others. Do these local lockdowns work?

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Suffolk boy with rare cancer ready for first day at school

Alec Carpenter's parents say they are "so proud" of his achievements.

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Covid: Deaths near lowest level since March

Deaths remain low - but government advisers warn they are set to rise again.

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Covid: School bus drivers fearful of coronavirus infection risk

Drivers and unions raise concerns about a lack of social distancing on school services.

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Flu jab 'more important than ever' this winter

People can catch flu and coronavirus at the same time with serious or deadly consequences, experts warn.

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Covid: Pubs and restaurants in England to have 10pm closing times

Hospitality venues will also be restricted to table service as part of new measures to tackle coronavirus.

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Covid: UK coronavirus alert level moving to 4

The recommendation from chief medical officers means transmission is "high or rising exponentially".

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Coronavirus restrictions are extended across NI

In the last seven days, 1,014 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland.

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Coronavirus: Childcare exemption added to new restrictions in England

People in affected areas will be allowed to look after children from outside their households.

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Covid lockdown for Newport, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Blaenau Gwent

Newport, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Blaenau Gwent face new restrictions from 18:00 BST on Tuesday.

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Covid-19: UK faces 50,000 cases a day by October without action - Vallance

"Speed" and "action" is required to halt the rise in cases, the UK's chief scientific adviser warns.

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Coronavirus: WHO sets rules for testing African herbal remedies

Sound science "will be the sole basis" for safe and effective therapies to be adopted, the WHO says.

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Covid: UK at 'critical point' in pandemic, top scientists to warn

The government's most senior advisers are to hold a televised briefing later, as coronavirus cases surge.

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Covid: £10,000 fines for self-isolation breaches

Boris Johnson says the change means people with coronavirus are legally obliged to stay at home.

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Covid: Can a 'circuit break' halt the second wave?

Can a short burst of national restrictions change the course of the epidemic?

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Covid: PM considering new restrictions amid second coronavirus wave

Options being looked at in England include a ban on households mixing, and early pub closures.

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Cancer taskforce aims to reduce patient backlog

Patients say they have missed out on face-to-face examinations and appointments.

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Coronavirus: Teacher writes about 'horrendous' Covid-19 battle

After six weeks in hospital, recalling every Covid-19 memory has helped one patient.

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Coronavirus: Care home visitors to be supervised at all times

The government's winter plan says staff should watch to ensure visitors maintain social distancing.

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Amanda Bowles: Doctor error contributed to anorexic woman's death

The doctor has apologised to Amanda Bowles' family for not intervening sooner.

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Coronavirus: Virus cases may be hitting 6,000 a day

There has been a clear rise in positive tests among children and young people, random tests found.

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Coronavirus testing: Simple test gives results in 90 minutes

The device is already being used in some hospitals to identify Covid patients.

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Coronavirus: Test demand 'significantly outstripping' capacity

The head of NHS Test and Trace tells MPs the number of under-17s seeking Covid-19 tests has doubled.

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Coronavirus: Test turnaround times getting longer in England

Only 1 in 3 tests carried out in community testing centres in England are processed within 24 hours.

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Covid symptoms: Is it a cold, flu or coronavirus?

With similar symptoms, deciding whether or not you need to get tested for coronavirus can be tricky.

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Coronavirus testing: What's going wrong?

Empty testing centres, overstretched labs and rising demand - what is behind the UK's problems?

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Eye hospital in 'cataract drive' to cut Covid backlog

Moorfields Eye Hospital quadruples operations in week-long "cataract drive".

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Coronavirus: Trial urges people to call 111 before going to A&E

The pilots aim to help hospitals cope with winter pressures, including coronavirus and flu.

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Coronavirus: PM blames 'colossal spike' in demand for test problems

Boris Johnson also pledges to release a new "action plan" for care homes this week.

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Not enough tests for five months, study predicts

Normal coughs and fevers alone will lead to high demand for coronavirus tests over winter, it says.

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Coronavirus testing: Government claims fact-checked

We examine government claims about how the Covid-19 testing system is performing in England.

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India's coronavirus infections top five million mark

The country has been adding more than 90,000 cases every day as it continues to reopen.

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Covid-safe mask for ENT procedures offered to NHS for free

The device clicks over patients' masks to increase medics' safety during certain procedures.

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Coronavirus: Government to prioritise NHS and care homes for testing

The government's pledge comes as Manchester's mayor warns time is running out to fix the system.

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Coronavirus: Testing problems leaving families in limbo

Parents are missing work and children kept home from school as they wrestle with the testing system

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Coronavirus: New restrictions in force for parts of West Midlands

They mean people in some areas are banned from meeting others who are not part of their household.

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Doctor told he cannot give blood because of his Kenyan wife

A Kenyan doctor is calling for change in NHS policies to help more black people give blood.

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Coronavirus: NHS staff off work due to testing shortages, say bosses

Hospital bosses warn that a lack of coronavirus tests for NHS staff is putting services at risk.

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'Soaring alcohol misuse' could overwhelm service

People are drinking more during the pandemic and addiction services may not cope, experts warn.

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Mental-health team 'failed son' before shooting

A man whose son shot his neighbour dead then fatally crashed his motorbike says mental-health services failed him.

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Coronavirus: 18,000 test results published by mistake

Full names were not published, but people living in care homes are more at risk of being identified.

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Coronavirus: UK to test inhaled vaccines

Experts say direct delivery to the lungs may give a better immune response.

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Chief scientist 'told off' for early lockdown plea

An email exchange uncovered by the BBC reveals disharmony in the top ranks of decision makers.

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Coronavirus: Monoclonal antibodies to begin UK trial

Laboratory-made antibodies are to be trialled on 2,000 people with coronavirus in UK hospitals.

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Coronavirus: WHO reports record daily rise in new infections

The largest increases in new infections were reported in India, the US and Brazil, the agency said.

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Coronavirus: 'Rule of six' comes into effect in England

The ban on social gatherings above six people applies indoors and outdoors, and includes children under 12.

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NHS tells GPs they must offer patients face-to-face appointments

But GPs' body responds, saying it is an "insult" to suggest they haven't been doing their jobs.

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Coronavirus: Care homes in England warned of rise in infections

Cases are mainly among staff but risk spreading to residents, a government letter says.

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National eczema week: 'I wanted to rip my skin off'

A survey finds 89% of adults with eczema feel it significantly reduces their quality of life.

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Coronavirus: Oxford University to resume vaccine trial after pause

The late-stage trials were paused due to a reported side effect in a patient in the UK.

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Coronavirus: Avoid 'party weekend' ahead of new restrictions, public told

The Police Federation says people may try to take advantage of the delayed introduction to the "rule of six".

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Coronavirus: Rule of six won't be changed in England, says Gove

Under 12s will not be exempt, ministers says, as scientist warns the UK is "losing control" of virus.

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Coronavirus testing system 'falling over'

Many have reported being told no test sites were available when applying for a coronavirus swab.

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Coronavirus cases on the rise in England

New estimates show cases increasing since the end of August, particularly among young people.

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Coronavirus: Doctors study brain of 'miraculous' young patient

Omar Taylor says he is happy his case could help medics treat patients in a similar condition to him.

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Coronavirus: Who would get the vaccine first?

If scientists succeed in making a coronavirus vaccine, when will we get it, how much will it cost and who will get it first?

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Coronavirus: What are the challenges of mass testing?

The government is shooting for the Moon on testing - but what are the chances of landing the plans?

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Contraceptive services 'even worse' after coronavirus

The coronavirus has made a "difficult situation even worse" for women, says a group of MPs.

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Coronavirus: Long waits for hospital operations soar in England

More than two million people on the waiting list in England have been waiting more than 18 weeks.

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Coronavirus: Concerns over Boris Johnson's 'moonshot' testing plans

Medical experts raise doubts about plans to have "millions" of coronavirus tests processed every day.

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Coronavirus: 'We must act' to prevent second lockdown, says PM

Boris Johnson outlines a new "rule of six" on gatherings and a details "moonshot" testing plan.

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Coronavirus: People without symptoms 'misusing testing'

The health secretary says 'inappropriate' use of system is making it harder for people to get tested.

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Coronavirus: Total deaths in Scotland rise by a third between April and June

Covid-19 was the underlying cause for 83% of the excess deaths compared with a five-year average.

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Coronavirus: Man with chronic asthma 'forced' to wear mask on plane

EasyJet apologised after one of its pilots was filmed threatening to remove the passenger from the flight.

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Child obesity action 'risks losing its way'

The problem is worsening for some and strategies have been too sluggish to keep up, a report warns.

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Coronavirus: Oxford University vaccine trial paused after participant falls ill

AstraZeneca describes the pause in its keenly-awaited final clinical trials as routine.

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Coronavirus: Five reasons why rise in cases is not all it seems

Extra testing targeted at high infection rate areas and changes to eligibility are both factors.

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Coronavirus: Social gatherings above six banned in England from 14 September

A new legal limit will be enforced through a £100 fine but will not apply to schools or workplaces.

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Coronavirus: Bolton restrictions tightened amid rise in cases

Only allowing takeaways and curtailing nightlife are among the new rules for the Greater Manchester town.

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Coronavirus: Government apologises over tests shortage

A director of the government's test and trace scheme in England says lab capacity is the issue.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2GzxT9O

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Coronavirus: New cases in all Scottish mainland areas

The latest figures include the deaths of three more people who had tested positive - the highest since 30 June.

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Craigavon: Health chief apologises after fourth Covid-19 death

Seven patients remain "very unwell" at Craigavon Area Hospital, with more than 80 staff self-isolating.

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Coronavirus: Hertsmere infection rise 'due to teenage house parties'

A council warns schools may close if residents do not "get a grip" on the outbreak.

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Presidential rivals Trump and Biden spar over Covid-19 vaccine

Trump accuses Biden of "reckless rhetoric" while the Democrat questions whether the president can be trusted.

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Coronavirus: Warnings from scientists as UK cases continue to rise

Covid-19 cases are now "increasing exponentially", says a member of the government's scientific advisory group.

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Coronavirus: 'Long Covid' patients need treatment programme, doctors say

A network of "post Covid" clinics are needed for thousands of chronically ill patients, rehab experts say.

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Coronavirus: How can I overcome my anxiety?

Changes in all our lives have increased anxiety levels but there is support and advice available.

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Coronavirus: Rise in UK cases a great concern, Van Tam says

England's deputy chief medical officer says the UK must start taking Covid-19 "seriously again".

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Matt Hancock: 'Risk of second wave without young social distancing'

The health secretary says second coronavirus waves in France and Spain started with young people.

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Coronavirus: Football crowd must isolate after outbreak

Up to 300 people who attended a football match are told to self-isolate after 28 tested positive.

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Coronavirus: Class to self-isolate at Caerphilly school after positive test

A staff member has tested positive for Covid-19, prompting a class to self-isolate.

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Coronavirus: India overtakes Brazil in Covid-19 cases

India, which has been adding record daily totals, now has the world's second-highest tally.

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Covid: Australia hopes to roll out almost 85 million vaccine doses

The government says it has made a deal to produce two Covid-19 vaccines, provided trials are successful.

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Coronavirus: Further 2,988 cases confirmed in UK

It is the highest daily increase of positive tests since 22 May, with two further deaths recorded.

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Coronavirus: 'Critical moment' as students return to university

Figures show the number of newly detected coronavirus infections is highest among young adults.

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Coronavirus: Schools 'no greater risk than home' for pupils and staff

Tests also found similar levels of antibodies to coronavirus in pupils and teachers in English schools.

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Coronavirus: Tests 'could be picking up dead virus'

Scientists say a positive coronavirus result does not guarantee that someone is infectious.

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Coronavirus: Portugal quarantine rules come into force

Those arriving in Scotland from Portugal or French Polynesia from 04:00 on Saturday must self-isolate.

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Coronavirus case numbers 'remain unchanged' in England

Despite local outbreaks, household tests suggest the level of the virus was stable during August.

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Coronavirus: Why have cases spiked in Corby?

Corby has the fifth highest rate of new cases per 100,000 people in English towns and cities.

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Gene-edited babies: Current techniques not safe, say experts

A committee to look into the issue was set up after the first gene-edited babies were born in 2018.

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Esketamine spray for treating depression 'not cost-effective'

It is also not clear how well the drug works long term, the healthcare watchdog says.

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Coronavirus: 'Add upset stomach in children to symptoms'

Researchers say it may be worth adding diarrhoea and vomiting to the list of symptoms.

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Rise in gonorrhoea cases in England prompts safe sex warning

Annual STI cases are up by 5%, with 70,936 new gonorrhoea diagnoses driving the increase.

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Coronavirus: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube 'fail to tackle anti-vaccination posts'

Campaigners claim Facebook, Twitter and YouTube failed to act on flagged 'clearly harmful posts'.

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Coronavirus: Charity seeks judicial review on care home visit guidance

Many care homes in England are still refusing regular face-to-face visits for dementia patients.

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Coronavirus testing rationed amid outbreaks

People with symptoms are being directed to testing centres more than 100 miles away.

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Deaths at home higher than normal - ONS figures

People may be being discharged from hospital earlier or are choosing to die at home.

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Coronavirus: Cheap steroids save lives from severe Covid

Eight lives would be saved for every 100 critically ill patients given steroids.

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Greater Manchester coronavirus rules 'illogical' - mayor

Areas with rising numbers of Covid-19 cases are being freed from lockdown, Andy Burnham says.

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Coronavirus: Visiting restrictions reintroduced in Glasgow area

The move comes after 66 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.

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Coronavirus: Concern over virus cases in Glasgow area

Figures show that 66 of the 154 new cases reported in Scotland were in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.

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Coronavirus: Bolton asks for restrictions to remain after spike

Bolton Council says the infection rate means tighter measures should remain in place.

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Tens of thousands of Scottish pupils absent from school

More than 100,000 pupils are not in class - mostly for non-Covid reasons, official figures show.

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Soup-and-shake diet offered on NHS to fight diabetes

Thousands more people in England will be encouraged to try the weight loss plan.

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Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'

For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness.

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Coronavirus: US passes six million Covid-19 cases

More than 183,000 people in the US have now died, almost a quarter of the world's Covid-19 tally.

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Hong Kong embarks on mass Covid testing amid criticism

Half a million people have signed up to be tested but there are doubts and distrust over the scheme.

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