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Gardening is being offered as an alternative for some to lifting weights and running on treadmills.
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Ros Atkins looks at the ethics of Western countries rolling out Covid booster jabs while millions globally remain unvaccinated.
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An online tool could help doctors identify those who would benefit from boosters or early therapy.
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Antibody therapy Ronapreve, given to Donald Trump, will be given to eligible NHS patients in hospital.
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A debt collection company told some women that future visas for in the UK would be refused if they did not pay.
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It's the fastest-growing genetic condition in the UK but some feel the illness, which mostly affects black people, isn't taken seriously.
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People with dementia sing, play instruments and dance at the music cafe, says Manchester Camerata.
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The former operator of Jeesal Cawston Park says an inquiry's findings do not apply to its homes.
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Tom refuses to let cancer dominate his life after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
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One in 40 people has some long-lasting symptoms, Office for National Statistics data suggests.
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A series of serious ambulance delays have emerged, including one where a man died after a 40-hour wait.
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There is no evidence of any impact on fertility - but research will help to counter false claims.
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Hospitals in England and Wales can now start vaccinating healthcare workers with a booster dose.
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How are care home staff and residents preparing to face a second autumn and winter of Covid-19?
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Alex Echo has been forced to give up most of his painting work, but is now championing digital art.
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Ivermectin is being used by some to treat Covid-19, despite the benefits being unproven.
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Government scientists are warning of a jump in Covid hospital admissions if rules are not tightened soon.
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There will be "no single trigger" for bringing back coronavirus restrictions during winter, Sajid Javid says.
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Cases of crippling school anxiety preventing attendance are spiralling, support groups say.
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Esha Nadeswaran from London has leukaemia and needs a stem cell donor to save her life.
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But he says the UK is better placed to tackle the disease as he outlines England's winter plan.
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Experts say a single dose of Pfizer should be offered at least six months after a second dose.
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How to weigh the pros and cons of a vaccine for a disease that is rarely serious in young people.
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Parental consent is sought for the programme for children aged 12 to 15-year-olds.
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The chair of the JCVI says the latest advice doesn't suggest there will be a recurrent booster programme.
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A single dose of Pfizer will be offered at least six months after a second dose, the BBC understands.
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Out of 51,000 Covid deaths in England between January and July, only 256 occurred after two doses.
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Millions of children around the world are being offered a Covid vaccine.
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The benefit of vaccinating younger people is an “important and potentially useful additional tool” says England’s chief medical officer.
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Move will help reduce school disruption, top doctors say, with decision now in hands of ministers.
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It comes as the prime minister prepares to announce his winter Covid plan, including for booster jabs.
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A vaccination bus is on campus to give teenagers a chance to get jabbed.
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When former singer Tanja Bage was told she would lose her voice to throat cancer, she immediately began to create a video diary.
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The French firm says the deal was cancelled over allegations of a breach of the agreement, which it denies.
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Volunteers are being recruited in England for a blood test able to detect more than 50 types of cancer.
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The charity Engage Britain polled more than 4,000 British adults on their attitudes to the NHS.
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The health secretary rules out the scheme for nightclubs and large events, following much criticism.
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The plan will include contingency measures that would come into force if the NHS was under pressure.
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The Royal College of GPs says a failure to recruit enough doctors has put services under pressure.
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Prof Dame Sarah Gilbert said offering a booster dose this autumn was "a complex decision".
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Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert says choice between offering booster jabs in the UK or first doses elsewhere is 'too simplistic'.
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It took an average of more than eight minutes to respond to urgent call-outs, NHS figures show.
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The UK regulator's decision paves the way for a rollout ahead of winter to millions of people.
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Some unions and care organisations have warned that making the jabs mandatory will lead to staff shortages.
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The prime minister believes new funds will tackle the Covid backlog - but refuses to set targets.
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Boris Johnson wins a House of Commons vote on his plan to increase National Insurance tax.
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Boris Johnson says a "higher proportion" of younger people are being affected by the virus.
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Boris Johnson says around 9m treatments could be funded by proposed government investment.
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Two care home staff worked to cover a night-shift gap as there was no emergency cover available.
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The PM says the levy will help with "catastrophic costs", but Labour says it is unfair on working people.
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