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Helena Merriman was diagnosed with otosclerosis, which causes hearing loss, after her second child was born.
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The Scottish government says reporting results has been delayed due to the high volume of tests.
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PM says it would be "folly" to think pandemic is over - as hospitals face "considerable" pressure.
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Health bosses in Lincolnshire say there are "significant pressures" due to staff absences.
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Southmead hospital in Bristol is using robots to help improve services.
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An ex-soldier from Cannock loses eight stone after running helped his mental health crisis.
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Athletes, actresses, campaigners, Tony Blair, a Spice Girl, and an 11-year-old boy are also honoured.
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As 189,846 daily cases are reported, Boris Johnson says people celebrating should take precautions.
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UK health officials said the latest data reinforces the importance of getting a third dose.
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Paxlovid can cut the risk of hospitalisation in vulnerable adults by 89%, a clinical trial suggests.
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Officials relax restrictions noting lower hospital admissions from the Omicron variant than feared.
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Pressure on the testing system grows as the UK's daily cases reach another record high of 189,213.
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It will drop from 10 days to seven, providing people have two negative lateral flow tests.
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It comes as the UK saw record daily case numbers of 183,000 on Wednesday.
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Emma Moss is determined to beat the odds, having been diagnosed with a fatal disease three years ago.
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Misinformation about the Covid pandemic and climate change is slowing an effective collective response to these emergencies.
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The warning comes as record cases are once again reported across the US and Europe.
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The spike in reported cases comes as frustration grows over a lack of available lateral flow tests.
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A surgeon who operated on the two women may have been the source of infection, a BBC investigation found.
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As more and more people seek rapid tests, pharmacists say staff and customers are stressed over supplies.
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Several nations see their biggest surge in daily infections as the WHO warns of Omicron's "very high" risk.
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Boris Johnson says people should enjoy New Year in a sensible way, and urges them to get a booster jab.
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Gillian Keegan's comments come as England reports another record 117,093 Covid cases.
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Parents and caregivers are urged to make giving up smoking for good a new year's resolution.
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Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?
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The health secretary's comments come as England reported a record 113,628 cases on Christmas Day.
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The PM is being briefed on the latest Covid data in England, as the rest of the UK tightens rules.
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One of the UK's leading cancer scientists said medical advances were making it possible.
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What happened when this online choir of healthcare staff met for the first time since forming a year ago.
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Andrew Watts is recovering at home after falling ill last Christmas and spending 300 days in hospital.
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People say their lives have been ruined by long Covid, amid fears the number of sufferers is rising.
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Vaccinations continue during the festive period as the UK's daily Covid cases hit an all-time high.
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Vaccinations continue over the festive period after UK Covid cases hit a record on Christmas Eve.
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But it is too early to downgrade the serious threat posed by the new variant, says Dr Jenny Harries.
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Libby was operated on using equipment normally associated with brain surgery.
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There are many things in our favour, but Omicron is spreading fast. What have we learned this week?
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However, a major report showed the protection from catching Covid started to wane 10 weeks after the booster.
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Epidemiologist Dr Susan Hopkins says findings suggest Omicron is less likely to lead to hospitalisation.
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Wales will not follow England in reducing the time in self-isolation by providing negative tests.
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NHS Covid absentees in England are up 54% and having a "real-time impact on service", health leaders say.
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If you have a sore throat, runny nose and a headache, get a Covid test, experts advise.
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Scientists say early signs are good news but a big wave of infections could still overwhelm the NHS.
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The former PM says Covid will come back to haunt us without a push to vaccinate the whole world.
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Some of the revelations in a recent consultation on women's health were shocking, an MP says.
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The risk of needing hospital treatment could be 30 - 70% lower with Omicron than other variants.
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Some 106,122 cases are announced - the latest in a series of record-breaking days for infections.
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And advisers say boosters should be offered to some older children due to the risk of Omicron.
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Services are currently running "as normal" but hospital trusts are preparing for an Omicron surge.
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The new rules in England mean some people could end their self-isolation in time for Christmas.
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The health secretary says 4.25m extra doses of antivirals will help the NHS to help fight the latest Covid wave.
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