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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.
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.
Covid: WHO backs Oxford vaccine 'even if variants present'
Its use in people over 65 as well as in countries where variants are circulating is recommended.
'We'll let you know': Stars in NHS Covid vaccine ad
Elton John and Michael Caine appear in a light-hearted ad, promoting uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid-19: 'Every death will stay with me forever'
The Royal Free London accepted its first Covid patient a year ago.
Covid-19: Sports equipment presents 'low risk'
A study finds coronavirus particles decay rapidly on sports equipment, including cricket and tennis balls.
Pandemic means young people face cancer treatment alone
Covid restrictions mean patients such as Sophie must attend appointments without family or friends.
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.
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.
Covid-19 parosmia: 'Public toilets smell nice to me now'
NHS dietician Victoria says that since she had Covid-19, things that normally taste and smell nice are repulsive but loos smell good.
Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'
Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a "dangerous" viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment.
Europe's oldest person survives Covid just before 117th birthday
Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week.
Covid: WHO says 'extremely unlikely' virus leaked from lab in China
A team of international and Chinese experts say more work is needed to find the source of the virus.
Covid: Which areas are being mass tested for new variants?
The government hopes "surge" testing will reduce transmission of a new variant of Covid-19.
Covid: What is the government doing about the South Africa variant?
The new strain was reported in South Africa on 18 December.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Night exercise: Top tips to exercise safely
One consequence of lockdown has been that neighbourhoods come to life after dark.
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.
Covid-19: Over-70s urged to come forward for vaccine
Dr Nikki Kanani says it is important for those who have missed out to come forward if they wish to be vaccinated.
Covid: Over-70s can contact NHS for vaccine in England
A national booking system is available in England that can be accessed online.
Covid-19: Vaccines 'likely to prevent serious illness from variants'
England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam urges people not to delay their vaccinations.
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.
Covid: Stowmarket man makes vaccination snow sculpture
Jonathan Brown hopes to encourage people to have the jab and see "light at the end of the tunnel".
Covid: South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine rollout over new variant
A study of the vaccine's efficacy against the South Africa variant shows "disappointing" results.
Covid: Scientists developing vaccine boosters to tackle variants
An early study suggests the AstraZeneca vaccine may be less effective against the South African variant.
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.
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.
Aids campaign: Thatcher 'fought against risky sex warnings'
Ex-health secretary Lord Fowler says the former PM had a "curious" attitude towards Aids awareness.
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.
Covid-19: Temporary coronavirus housing 'utterly shameful'
A BBC investigation found people shielding in homes with widespread damp and even rodents.
Disabled Derbyshire woman set to take on Parkrun
Alice Lee, 20, from Alfreton in Derbyshire, will take on the 5km challenge with a bespoke walker.
Covid: Oxford jab offers less S Africa variant protection
Developers say they are likely to have a modified version of the jab by autumn to combat the variant.
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.
Covid and cancer: 'A stranger helped me cope with my terminal illness'
Minna Heeraman's surgery for pancreatic cancer was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
HIV: Two generations share their experiences
Two different generations consider what an HIV diagnosis meant for them.
Ex-beautician farmer raising mental health awareness
Vickie Gillespie realised her dad's struggle with mental health after she started working with him.
NHS: Government plans to reverse Cameron-era reforms
The plans, revealed in a leaked document, would reverse changes made under David Cameron.
Coronavirus: Vaccine chief 'optimistic' about over-50s May target
It comes as the UK has given a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine to nearly 11.5 million people.
Long Covid in children 'not recognised', says Milton Keynes mum
A mum calls for more support for children and families battling the long-term effects of Covid-19.
Covid PPE: How healthcare workers came to feel 'expendable'
Almost a year in to the pandemic, concerns remain over personal protective equipment.
Top London surgeon tackles Covid 'vaccine hesitancy' in minority communities
Martin Griffiths is working hard to get more people from ethnic minority communities vaccinated.
Covid: All over-50s in UK to be offered vaccine by May
Nearly 11 million people have already received a first jab against coronavirus.
It’s A Sin: Olly Alexander says ‘young gay people can’t believe it happened’
The Aids crisis drama's success sees a rise in the number of people testing for HIV, says a sexual health charity.
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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