Covid-19: Officials hunt Brazil virus variant case in England

There is an appeal for anyone without a result from a test on 12 or 13 February to come forward.

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Covid-19: More than 20 million in UK have had first jab - Hancock

The health secretary says it is "a magnificent achievement" and "the vaccine is our route out".

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Covid-19: People aged 60 to 63 in England to get jab invites from Monday

The vaccine rollout is gaining "fresh momentum," the NHS says as the next batch of letters are sent out.

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Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?

There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app.

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Coronavirus spread slowed by vaccines, study suggests

There was a 75% reduction in staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital testing positive after a vaccination.

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'We couldn’t afford fertility treatment so we risked finding a sperm donor on Facebook'

The high cost of fertility treatment leads some to find donors on social media, even though it's risky and could be illegal.

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Decreasing levels of coronavirus across the UK

Infection rates in the community are continuing to decline, says the Office for National Statistics.

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Over-40s next in line to get a Covid vaccine

Teachers and other occupations should not be prioritised in the next phase, say UK vaccine experts.

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Queen urges people to 'think about others' by taking Covid jab

The monarch, who had her first dose of the vaccine in January, said it "didn't hurt at all".

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Government agrees to call pregnant women mothers

A bill to give ministers maternity pay will change, after peers reject the use of the term "person".

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Serco: Test and trace firm's boss defends scheme

The boss of outsourcer Serco says there are now as many people being tested per week as vaccinated.

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Johnson and Johnson vaccine: FDA finds the single-shot jab safe

US regulators say Johnson and Johnson's single-shot vaccine is safe, and could be approved in days.

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Covid: Half with cancer signs didn't contact GP in first wave

Symptoms left unchecked included lumps, changes to moles and coughing up blood, a survey finds.

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Covid: WHO scheme Covax delivers first vaccines

It is a milestone for a scheme aiming to ensure fair distribution of Covid-19 jabs to poorer countries.

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150,000 more people with learning disabilities to be prioritised

It comes after DJ Jo Whiley's call for people like her sister to be vaccinated as soon as possible.

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Women to trial 'do-it-at-home' smear tests for NHS

The swab checks can help spot early signs of cervical cancer.

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Gabby Logan: 'Involve men in menopause discussion'

The broadcaster says a more inclusive debate will "increase empathy and understanding" towards women.

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Born in Lockdown: Mothers' stories of giving birth in 2020

A project brings together the experiences of 277 mums who all gave birth in 2020.

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Matt Hancock: 'This is on everyone to act together to hit deadline dates'

Hancock stressed that the rules still need to be followed despite the announcement of the easing of lock down road map.

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Covid-19: Lockdown easing to make life 'incomparably better'

Restrictions could be fully eased by 21 June under Boris Johnson's roadmap - if all goes to plan.

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Covid vaccines - 'spectacular' impact on serious illness

First evidence from the UK's vaccine programme shows a reduction in risk of being admitted to hospital.

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Covid vaccine: Confidential offer for HIV patients

A 'significant' number of people with HIV feel unable to talk to their GP, a leading charity said.

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Covid: Vaccines having big impact on hospitalisation risk

First evidence UK vaccine programme is reducing the number of serious illnesses in Scotland

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Covid and PTSD: Dispelling misconceptions on those who may have it and why

Lifting the lid on common misconceptions, a mother and former Facebook moderator share their experience with post traumatic stress disorder.

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Covid: Boris Johnson to unveil 'cautious' plan to lift England's lockdown

All schools are expected to reopen on 8 March, with some outdoor socialising allowed from 29 March.

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Covid: WHO pleads with Tanzania to start reporting cases

Tanzania is one of the few countries in the world to not publish data on Covid-19 cases.

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Jo Whiley on sister's Covid: 'It's been the worst week of our lives'

Jo Whiley was offered a vaccine before her disabled sister, who is now "fighting for her life" with Covid.

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Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success

Shops, libraries and museums are now open to the public, following easing of Covid rules.

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Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic

Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever.

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Child heart transplants: Record year for new-style operations

A novel approach is cutting waiting lists and helping children like Freya get organ transplants.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Don't ask me which vaccine is best, please

Dr John Wright says he's often asked which vaccine is best, but the answer is it's too early to say.

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Covid vaccine: All UK adults to be offered jab by 31 July - PM

Boris Johnson says there will be "no let up", as he prepares to set out his plan to ease lockdown.

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Bird flu: Russia detects first case of H5N8 bird flu in humans

Workers have been infected at a poultry plant - but there is no sign of transmission between humans.

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Covid-19: Care home residents in England to be allowed one regular visitor

Matt Hancock says the 8 March rule change is a "first step to getting back to where we want to be".

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Ambulance delays led to 'secondary Covid victims'

Waiting times outside some hospitals increased over Christmas, with a knock-on effect for 999 call-outs

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Covid: Confusion over gestational diabetes advice

Some women who've had the condition have been told to shield while others have not.

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

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Covid: Matt Hancock acted 'unlawfully' over pandemic contracts

The health secretary beached his "legal obligation" to publish details of deals, the High Court rules.

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Covid vaccine passports could discriminate, experts warn

They are 'feasible' but need to meet 12 tests before being brought in, the Royal Society says.

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UK sees further drop in coronavirus numbers

The number of new infections in the community has decreased in all regions, latest data shows.

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Covid vaccines: Boris Johnson pledges surplus to poorer countries at G7

At a virtual G7 meeting, Boris Johnson will encourage other rich countries to donate vaccine doses.

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Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis

People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free.

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Covid: Health workers appeal to PM for better personal protection

In a letter, 20 organisations say measures to tackle airborne spread of coronavirus are "inadequate".

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No Covid variants found on London Tubes, buses and stations

This does not mean none is circulating or commuters can let down their guard, the researchers say.

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Covid: Three in 10 care home staff in England not vaccinated

In London only half of care workers have had a jab, despite being in the top four priority groups.

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Covid-19: Record number of students apply for nursing

Figures show there has been a 32% increase in applications for nursing courses at UK universities.

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Dogs from Milton Keynes charity trained to sniff out prostate cancer

Scientists are working with the dogs on a "robotic nose" to detect the disease in the future.

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Long Covid: MPs call for compensation for key workers

Boris Johnson is facing fresh calls to compensate front-line workers suffering from the condition.

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Covid-19: What are challenge trials and why do we need them?

Some volunteers in the UK will be deliberately infected with coronavirus in a "challenge trial".

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Covid: Ethnicity vaccine gaps in over-70s

Jabs have been given to just 49% of people from African backgrounds living in England.

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Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, React study shows

Study finds infections fell by two-thirds - and more in London - but warns virus levels remain high.

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Covid: Seven symptoms should trigger virus test, study says

Fatigue, headache, sore throat and diarrhoea are also warning signs of the virus, research suggests.

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

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Covid-19: World's first human trials given green light in UK

Healthy, young volunteers are being recruited for the study which has been approved and will start shortly.

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Hospital waiting list 'may double to 10m by April'

There could be a surge in demand from delayed referrals and delays to treatment, a think tank warns.

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Covid: How will we know if the vaccine is working?

Deaths are falling faster for the over-80s - but does that mean the vaccine is working?

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‘People are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel’

Doctors in Wales describe the pressure to help patients who’ve suffered delayed treatment during the pandemic.

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Covid: Trials test the efficacy of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on children

Some 300 volunteers will take part in the first coronavirus vaccination trial on children and young adults aged six to 17.

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'Most healthcare apps not up to NHS standards'

A firm which reviews apps for several NHS trusts says 80% do not meet its standards.

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Covid in Scotland: Youngest pupils to return to classrooms

Pupils in P1 to P3 and pre-school children will go back from 22 February, it has been confirmed.

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Covid: Extra 1.7m vulnerable added to shielding list

Move brings total to 4m in England and means vaccinations will be prioritised more quickly for some.

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Another new coronavirus variant seen in the UK

It has similar mutations to the South Africa variant, so how worrying is it?

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Jo Whiley: 'I'd give up my Covid vaccine in a heartbeat'

The DJ says she has been offered a Covid jab before her sister, who has a learning disability.

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Covid vaccine impact revealed in over-80s blood tests

Covid mortality has continued to fall - but deaths remain 40% higher than average.

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Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon set to confirm phased return to schools

The first minister says she is "very keen" to see a return to more normal schooling for some pupils.

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'Concerning' rise in pre-teens self-injuring

The rate of hospital admissions for nine to 12-year-olds who self-injure has doubled in six years.

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'Disturbing' hallucinations increase during lockdown for blind people

Lockdown sees a "disturbing" rise in the number of blind people experiencing distressing hallucinations, a charity says.

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Covid-19: PM urges optimistic but patient approach to pandemic

Boris Johnson hails the success of the vaccine rollout but says we must keep our "foot to the floor".

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Covid-19: Vaccine as good in 'real world' as in trial in Israel

The Pfizer vaccine prevented 94% of infections in a group of 600,000 Israeli patients.

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Covid: 'No evidence' schools spread lots of coronavirus

Researchers looked at teacher and pupil Covid "sick days" in England in the autumn term up to Christmas.

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Covid-19: Millions of asthmatics 'must wait for vaccine'

A much narrower group will now be eligible than previously indicated.

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Coronavirus: Plan to exit lockdown 'cautious but irreversible', says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the government will set out its plans on 22 February, which could include target dates.

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Covid: Concern at vaccine disparity in BAME health staff

A new study finds fewer South Asian and black health workers have come forward for a Covid-19 jab.

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Covid: Equalities watchdog urged to investigate UK's pandemic response

Unions and charities urge the equalities watchdog to investigate ministers' actions in the pandemic.

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Matt Hancock: 'Third of social care staff' still not vaccinated

The health secretary urges people to come forward to get their first coronavirus vaccine dose.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3b6jvSa

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Covid-19: Hotel quarantine comes into force in UK

Travellers will pay £1,750 to spend 10 days quarantining in government-sanctioned hotels.

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Covid: New phase begins after first vaccine target hit in England

The rollout extends to younger people, as England and Wales hit targets for most vulnerable.

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Guinea declares Ebola epidemic: First deaths since 2016

These are the first cases in West Africa, five years after the end of the world's deadliest outbreak.

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Covid-19: Vaccine given to 15 million in UK 'significant milestone'

The PM calls it an "extraordinary feat", reached just over two months after the first vaccine was delivered.

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Coronavirus: Athletes urge prime minister to save sports facilities

A coalition of athletes, celebrities and health bodies have written to the prime minister asking for the "fullest possible support" to help sports and exercise facilities survive the pandemic.

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Covid: We could live with virus 'like we do flu' by end of year, says Hancock

But scientists warn against treating coronavirus like the flu, with mutations getting "more dangerous".

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Covid: South Africa variant found in Hampshire village

Surge testing will be held in the area along with similar schemes in Middlesbrough and Walsall.

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Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to be tested on children

A trial will assess whether the vaccine produces a strong immune response in six to 17-year-olds.

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The pill could be sold in pharmacies without prescription

The contraception could be sold without prescription for the first time, following a public consultation.

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

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Covid-19: Paramedics in Oxford trial home testing

South Central Ambulance Service hopes testing people before they go to hospital will reduce delays.

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

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Covid: No evidence that vaccinations harm fertility

Social-media posts - some described as "scare stories" - are based on misunderstandings, experts say.

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Covid vaccine: Over-70s urged to get vaccine as UK nears target

The government is aiming to offer a vaccine to 15 million people in priority groups by Monday.

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Covid: France says just one jab needed for previously infected

They already have some immunity and a single dose will "act as a booster", the health agency says.

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England 'on track' for vaccinating Covid priority groups

The aim is to offer a vaccine against Covid to the most vulnerable people by Monday.

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Covid: Virus cases are going down across the UK

The data provides more evidence lockdown is working, even with more infectious variants of the virus circulating.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3agn0Gx

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Covid: Wales first in UK to reach February vaccine target

Everyone in top four priority groups will have been offered a Covid jab by Friday, ministers say.

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Covid-19: UK 'not learning lessons of Australia quarantine'

Hotel quarantine rules for people coming from "red list" countries seem less strict than those in Australia.

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Covid: Disabled people account for six in 10 deaths in England last year - ONS

New data suggests disabled people account for nearly 60% of coronavirus deaths in England last year.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Z825Pt

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Covid: Warning millions could suffer tinnitus 'trauma'

Covid combined with lockdown anxiety is "rocket fuel for tinnitus", Hampshire expert says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3a9TUIB

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Arthritis drug tocilizumab cuts deaths from Covid

Giving the drug, along with a steroid, to the sickest patients in hospital with coronavirus save lives, research reveals.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2MUY9iw

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Ex-health secretary Jeremy Hunt breaks arm in fall while out running

Former health secretary is back at work - from home - hours after being treated at his local hospital.

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Covid: Rhondda vaccine centre 'to temporarily close due to supply issues'

MP says Rhondda centre closing while others in Wales expected to see reduced hours.

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More than 200,000 waiting over a year for routine ops

Growing numbers of operations were postponed during December as Covid cases rose.

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Covid: Care staff vaccinations 'lagging behind target'

As the deadline looms for care staff to be offered the vaccine, a survey suggests a big shortfall.

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How has coronavirus affected mental health?

Coronavirus has had a big impact on our mental health, but have services been able to keep up?

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NHS bureaucracy being cut to improve care

Health services and councils will be encouraged to work together as 2012 reforms are unpicked in England.

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

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Obesity: Appetite drug could mark 'new era' in tackling condition

Some of the people on the 15-month trial lost more than a fifth of their body weight.

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Covid vaccine priority for 'severe' asthma

Asthma patients who need steroids are to be included in priority-group six, the clinically "at risk".

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Covid-19: Kent variant 'on course to sweep world'

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.

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Covid: Have your jab this week, PM tells two million

But Boris Johnson says the UK is nearing its target for vaccinating 15m in the effort to save lives.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2LCf88A

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Covid: WHO backs Oxford vaccine against new variants

It says the vaccine should be used even in countries with new variants of coronavirus.

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

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Covid vaccine: JVT 'really concerned' fewer BAME people will get jab

Prof Jonathan Van-Tam: "This virus just doesn't care about what ethnic background you are from".

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

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Life on the Covid front line as a hospital porter

Newsbeat's been given access to the front line of the pandemic at Harrogate District Hospital.

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Covid-19: Sports equipment presents 'low risk'

A study finds coronavirus particles decay rapidly on sports equipment, including cricket and tennis balls.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Og2cGo

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Europe's oldest person survives Covid just before 117th birthday

Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week.

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

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Covid: Care home staff without PPE at start of pandemic - MPs

MPs say care homes received a fraction of the PPE needed compared with the health service.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3b5tQxR

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Pandemic means young people face cancer treatment alone

Covid restrictions mean patients such as Sophie must attend appointments without family or friends.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2MNV1os

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Schools could open if rest of lockdown stays, say researchers

Wider restrictions would still be needed to stop cases getting out of control, say researchers.

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

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Covid: WHO team says 'extremely unlikely' virus leaked from lab

A team of international and Chinese experts say more work is needed to identify the source of the virus.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3a37SMz

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Covid: South Korea launches test for pet cats and dogs

It comes a few weeks after a kitten tested positive, the first animal Covid-19 case in the country.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3cU3Vvx

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Covid: Social care staff in Wales 'exhausted' by pandemic

Social care staff say they are more stretched now than at any point in the pandemic.

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

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Covid: Which areas are being mass tested for the South Africa variant?

The government hopes "surge" testing will reduce transmission of the South African variant of Covid-19.

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

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Covid: What is the government doing about the South Africa variant?

The new strain was reported in South Africa on 18 December.

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

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Covid vaccine: How many people in the UK have been vaccinated so far?

The logistics of vaccinating millions of people across the country, as 10 million people receive at least one dose.

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

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Covid trauma 'also affects people with breathing problems at home'

Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are not confined to those on ventilators, a study suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3julpj8

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Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate

Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3tCNV6V

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Covid: NHS gowns 'suspended' from use due to packaging concern

Safety concerns have been raised about 10 million gowns, bought by the UK government for NHS staff.

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Covid: Boris Johnson 'very confident' in vaccines being used in UK

A small study suggests the AstraZeneca vaccine may be less effective against the South African variant.

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Covid: Over-70s told to contact NHS for their vaccine

A national booking system is available in England that can be accessed online.

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Dentistry: NHS patients 'asked to pay for private care'

Others are facing waits of up to two years for an NHS appointment, a patient watchdog warns.

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Aids campaign: Thatcher 'fought against risky sex warnings'

Ex-health secretary Lord Fowler says the former PM had a "curious" attitude towards Aids awareness.

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Imlonely: How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub

The Youtube channel that started as a musical diary but became a mental health hub.

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Covid: 'No deportation risk' for illegal migrants getting vaccination

The government is urging people living in the UK unlawfully to register with a GP to get vaccinated.

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Covid: Public can have confidence in UK's vaccines, Nadhim Zahawi says

The vaccines being used appear to work well against dominant variants in the UK, Nadhim Zahawi says.

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South Africa halts AstraZeneca jab over new strain

A study of the vaccine's effectiveness against the South Africa variant shows 'disappointing' results.

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Covid: More than 12 million in UK have had first jab

The government is aiming to offer first doses to the top four priority groups by 15 February.

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Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca jab protection against South Africa variant 'limited', study suggests

A small study points to limited Oxford jab protection against mild disease caused by S Africa variant.

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Covid testing expanded to more workplaces in England

Businesses with more than 50 staff are now able to access lateral flow tests, which give rapid results.

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Down's syndrome: Mother says she wouldn't change a thing

Kassie Carlyle hopes her experience will give comfort to those having babies with Down's in lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Vaccine chief 'optimistic' about over-50s May target

Dr Clive Dix adds that the UK is "ahead of the game" in terms of anticipating coronavirus variants.

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Boris Johnson plans reform of the NHS in England

The plans, revealed in a leaked document, would reverse controversial changes made by David Cameron.

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Covid PPE: How healthcare workers came to feel 'expendable'

Almost a year in to the pandemic, concerns remain over personal protective equipment.

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Covid: All over-50s in UK to be offered vaccine by May

Nearly 11 million people have already received a first jab against coronavirus.

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Oxford-AZ vaccine 'effective against dominant UK variant'

The developers said it worked equally well against the new dominant variant and the original virus.

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Covid: Virus cases show clear signs of fall in most of UK

Evidence from different sources confirms that infection levels are still high but coming down.

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Covid vaccines 'extremely safe' finds UK regulator

Almost all of the side effects seen with the two UK vaccines are mild and expected, says the MHRA.

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Covid vaccine: Tourette's sufferer distressed by 'mask order'

Natalie Davidson said putting on a mask for her jab, despite being exempt, caused severe distress.

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Covid: Vaccine conspiracies debunked in South Asian languages

BBC Asian Network looks into claims vaccines contain animal products and can make people infertile.

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Gosport hospital deaths: Families 'need Hillsborough-style inquests'

Families of people who died after being given powerful drugs want inquests with a judge and jury.

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Doctors hail first face and double hand transplant

Joe DiMeo suffered severe burns in a car crash and says the operations offer him a "second chance".

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Study reveals extent of Covid vaccine side-effects

The findings come from tens of thousands of people vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech jab by the NHS.

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Covid: 'Society might not return to normal until 2022'

Prof Helen Rees, of the World Health Organization, warns original vaccines may become less effective.

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South Africa Covid variant: Birmingham cases 'not linked to travel'

People in parts of the city are being urged to get tested even if they have no symptoms.

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Covid trial in UK examines mixing different vaccines

The hope is the new approach allows more flexibility for immunisation programmes in the UK and worldwide.

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New Oxford vaccine ready by the autumn, say developers

The jab's developers say it will target new variants circulating and be a "very quick" process.

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Covid-19: Hancock hails Oxford vaccine for slowing virus spread

As results show the Oxford jab may cut transmission, the health secretary says it offers a "way out".

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Covid: Antibodies last at least six months in most

The UK Biobank took blood samples from 20,000 people every month - and just under 1,700 had antibodies.

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Oxford vaccine could substantially cut spread

New data also shows the vaccine was 76% effective during the three months after the first dose.

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Covid: France restricts AstraZeneca vaccine to under-65s

It is the latest EU country to limit use of the jab citing lack of efficacy data for elderly people.

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Covid-19: Stay at home in variant test areas, Matt Hancock urges

People in areas where the South African variant was found should get a test, the health secretary says.

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Covid: Over 40% of deaths in mid-January linked to virus

It is highest since pandemic began - but there are signs the peak may have passed.

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Russia's Sputnik V vaccine has 92% efficacy in trial

Trials with 20,000 volunteers show the vaccine gives a high level of protection against Covid-19.

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UK variant has mutated again, scientists say

The Kent variant now dominant in the UK appears to be undergoing some worrying new changes.

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Alcohol deaths hit record high during Covid pandemic

The figures for England and Wales cover the first nine months of 2020.

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Covid-19: Test blitz to 'find every case' of South African variant

Door-to-door visits are starting in eight neighbourhoods in England to try to halt the spread.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: We're getting self-harming 10-year-olds in A&E

More children are self-harming or taking overdoses, and at younger ages, says Bradford doctor John Wright.

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Covid: Israel's vaccine rollout drives fall in infections

Less than 0.1% of vaccinated people caught coronavirus, and far fewer became ill.

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South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk?

Why experts are concerned about the emergence of this particular new version of coronavirus.

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SA variant: Urgent tests after community cases found

Testing will start in Surrey, but London, Kent, Hertfordshire and Walsall also being targeted.

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Covid-19: UK orders extra 40m doses of Valneva vaccine

Deliveries will come towards next winter when people may need to be revaccinated.

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Covid-19: Cambridge vaccine aims to 'take care of' variants

"It isn't the first... but it has a longer usability," says a scientist making a new Covid vaccine.

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Covid: EU and AstraZeneca in 'step forward' on vaccines

The Commission chief announces a "step forward" after criticism over EU handling of vaccine plans.

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