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Indian variant: What's causing the spike in Bolton?
The town has seen a sharp spike in Covid cases - driven by the emergence of the Indian variant.
Covid vaccines have saved 11,700 lives and 33,000 hospital admissions
Most deaths prevented were in the over-80s, and far fewer over-75s went to hospital, an analysis found.
Covid: Boris Johnson 'anxious' about Indian variant
UK cases of the variant have more than doubled in the past week, says Public Health England.
Agoraphobic mum-to-be can be forced to hospital for birth, court rules
The 21-year-old has an "overwhelming" fear of going out and wanted a home birth, the court heard.
The NHS Covid legacy - long waits and lives at risk
Nearly a third of hospitals sees long waits balloon, as NHS warned backlog will take years to tackle.
How viral pianist with dementia is helping others
When Paul Harvey's piano playing went viral, it inspired a donation of £1 million to charity.
Covid vaccine: Period changes could be a short-term side effect
Stories of genuine experiences shared online have been followed by a wave of anti-vaccine disinformation.
MDMA could help trauma survivors face painful memories
Usually thought of as a party drug, a trial suggests it helps people with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Covid: The race against the variants
What happens when vaccines are slow to arrive - and what it means for ending the pandemic.
Covid vaccines: Mixing increases reports of mild side-effects
Researchers are still analysing whether injecting two different vaccines leads to better protection.
Ovarian cancer: Setback as major screening trial fails to save lives
Hugely disappointing results mean ovarian cancer screening remains more than a decade away.
Ruthie Henshall: Lack of visits 'took her down so quickly' in care home
The actress pays tribute to her mother Gloria, who died in a care home on Tuesday.
Covid: Lessons to be learned from spring 2022 public inquiry - PM
The state will be "under the microscope", Boris Johnson says, as Labour urges an earlier start date.
Covid jabs offer to 38 and 39-year-olds in England
Pregnant women will be directed to centres offering Pfizer and Moderna vaccines when booking.
Covid: Serious failures in WHO and global response, report finds
An independent review calls the international response to the pandemic a "toxic cocktail".
Covid: YouTuber's 'miracle' survival after post-natal coma
Grace Victory says she was given a 5% chance of recovery after contracting Covid during pregnancy.
Accessibility and outdoor socialising: 'I feel unwelcome in my own city'
Pippa Stacey, 26, faces "all kinds of obstacles" as venues sprawl on to pavements.
How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic
Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll.
Conversion therapy ban: Campaigners dismayed over delay
Campaigners are dismayed as the government announces a consultation before the practice is banned.
Queen's Speech: Lack of social care plan 'unforgivable', says Labour's Sir Keir Starmer
The Labour leader attacks Boris Johnson for "failing to act" in the 657 days since he promised to.
Covid: Andy Burnham calls for Greater Manchester over-16s to have vaccine
The mayor of Greater Manchester says a "worrying" spike of cases in Bolton is a "cause of concern".
What is conversion therapy and when will it be banned?
"Abhorrent" practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity will be banned, but not until further consultation.
Shropshire baby deaths: Review appeals for staff to come forward
Maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are under review after babies died.
NHS app ready to become vaccine passport next week
People will be able to use the app for travel - but only if they have received two vaccine doses.
Covid in Scotland: FM expected to ease rules on indoor visits
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is due to make an announcement on further relaxing Covid restrictions.
China census: Data shows slowest population growth in decades
The results add pressure on Beijing to boost measures for couples to have more babies.
WHO says India Covid variant of 'global concern'
The WHO says the B.1.617 mutation spreads more easily than other variants and requires further study.
Covid: DR Congo in race against time to vaccinate people
In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19.
Pfizer vaccine authorised by US FDA for adolescents
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calls it "a significant step" in the fight against Covid-19.
How to get Bangladeshi men talking about mental health
Bangladeshi men in the UK are being encouraged to talk about the effects the pandemic has had on them.
Coronavirus: Hugs with loved ones as PM confirms England's biggest step back to normal
Boris Johnson urges people to use common sense as he confirms the next stage of lockdown easing.
Zero Covid deaths for England, Scotland and NI
Wales announces four fatalities as UK chief medical officers lower the Covid alert level.
EastEnders tackles schizophrenia stigma with help from Mind charity
The BBC soap asked mental health charity Mind for its insight into the experiences of Isaac Baptiste.
Alder Hey children's mental health team see rise in calls for help
A children's mental health crisis team speak exclusively about the impact of Covid and the lockdowns.
Covid: 'Miracle' baby born to Newport mum in coma
Doctors were not sure Marriam Ahmad and her unborn daughter would survive after she was ventilated.
Social care needs fixing now, council leaders tell chancellor
Tuesday's Queens Speech is the time to act on social care reform, says cross-party group.
Mental health: Can you tell if someone is struggling?
Coronavirus has affected many people in different ways - how would you react if someone needed support?
Coronavirus: Expert urges caution over hugs as lockdown eases
Embraces should be selective, short, and avoid face-to-face contact, says Sage member Prof Cath Noakes.
Complementary medicines for weight loss not justified, study suggests
Some complementary medicines result in marginal weight loss but do not benefit health, study suggests.
Philippines Covid surge throws country into disarray
A second Covid surge is putting renewed pressure on the country's healthcare and economy.
India's Covid crisis: Rural hospitals unable to cope as virus spreads
We uncover the conditions that patients face in health centres unequipped for a crisis like Covid.
Under 40s to be offered alternative to AZ vaccine
Link to rare blood clots leads to shift in vaccination programme for younger age groups.
PM: India coronavirus variant must be 'handled carefully'
Health officials have elevated one version of the India virus to a "variant of concern".
Covid and pregnancy - should you get the vaccine?
As the Covid vaccine is rolled out to younger age groups, BBC News looks at what it means for anyone expecting a baby.
Covid-19: Complaints after England booking site reveals vaccine status
A privacy campaign says it is "shocking" the details can be obtained through the website in England.
Alcohol deaths highest for 20 years in England and Wales
Last year, deaths rose from March onwards and were mostly related to long-term drinking problems.
Elections 2021: 'Parents shouldn't have to fight for child's care'
A mum believes her disabled son is being failed by the social care system.
Covid: Black leaders fear racist past feeds mistrust in vaccine
Mistrust and inequality may explain why vaccine take-up is lower in the black community, say campaigners.
Tokyo 2020: The mental strain of the delayed Olympics
Two Olympic hopefuls tell the BBC about the mental health impact of the delay to the Tokyo games.
Mental health: 'We need to care for patients, but also ourselves'
Following the death of his cousin, Dr Dan Gearon created the charity, You Okay, Doc?
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