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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Unvaccinated patients with many regrets
The number of Covid patients in Bradford Royal Infirmary is rising sharply - and half are unvaccinated.
Covid vaccine: How are young people responding to the jab?
The Covid vaccine is now being offered to all over 18s. So what has uptake been like for young people?
Covid: Coping with opening-up anxiety
Lauren and Angelica-Jane fear the end of restrictions will be challenging for their mental health.
Covid: UK daily cases pass 50,000 for first time since January
It comes after England's chief medical officer warned hospitalisations could hit "scary numbers".
Winter vomiting virus warning for England
Cases of norovirus are going up with a number of outbreaks caused by the vomiting bug in recent weeks, say officials.
Covid infections are high and rising around the UK
Cases have risen again in many regions, data reveals, ahead of England dropping most Covid rules on Monday.
UK weather: Heat-health alert issued in England for weekend
Public Heath England wants people to look out for those who may be at risk in warmer weather.
Covid hospital numbers could get scary - Prof Chris Whitty
It comes as the UK recorded almost 50,000 new cases on Thursday - the highest number since January.
Covid: Younger adults still at risk of serious organ damage - study
Adults below the age of 50 are almost as likely to suffer from medical complications as the over-50s.
Lisa Shaw death: 'Give people choice over type of Covid jab'
Gareth Eve’s wife, BBC Newcastle presenter Lisa Shaw, died in hospital after a bleed on the brain.
Covid patient’s own blood cells could treat lung scarring
A therapy made from a patient’s white blood cells is being trialled by doctors in London.
'Virginity-repair' surgery set to be banned
Plans to outlaw the practice in England and Wales have been tabled in Parliament.
Covid: Mandatory isolation scrapped for unvaccinated close contacts
Those not fully vaccinated will be asked to test at home as an alternative to mandatory isolation.
National Food Strategy: 'Let cooking teachers do what they're good at'
A push to get more kids learning to cook is one of the recommendations of an independent review of food.
Almost 7,000 waiting for lifesaving transplants
Despite services recovering quickly there are still thousands waiting for organs, report says.
National Food Strategy: 'Junk food cycle must be broken'
Henry Dimbleby led an independent review into the food we eat, which suggests sugar and salt should be taxed.
Menopause: Swansea MP calls for change on 'the change'
Campaigners want women to talk about the menopause and call for more training for GPs.
Covid-19 rules: How six countries fared after easing Covid rules
As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have other countries managed?
Covid unlocking risk for pregnant women, say doctors
Doctors and midwives warn Covid can pose a greater risk to women in the later stages of pregnancy.
Medics fear surge in winter viruses alongside Covid
A potential triple whammy of viruses prompts calls for more testing to reduce spread this autumn.
Covid: Medical staff 'distressed' by third wave
Hospitals in the north-east of England are facing a new surge of cases.
NHS Covid app: Should it stay or should it go?
There is a clash over the future of the NHS tracing app, as many delete it - or ignore its alerts.
PMQs: Labour call to give Covid vaccines to teenagers
The shadow schools minister says hundreds of thousands are self-isolating, adding changes to bubbles are not enough.
Covid: Masks to remain compulsory on London transport
Face coverings must be worn despite restrictions easing in England on 19 July, London's mayor says.
'It was heartbreaking' - Postpartum psychosis as a new mum
Justine Lewis, 34 , suffered postpartum psychosis following the birth of her daughter Willow in 2019.
Compulsory vaccinations for care home staff in England backed by MPs
But Conservative MPs criticise the government for not publishing an impact assessment before the vote.
Covid: South Tyneside case rate now highest in England
South Tyneside saw 1,359 cases per 100,000 people in a week, making it the highest in England.
Coil pain: ‘Our voices have been heard’
Campaigner delighted after doctors told to offer pain relief for all coil fittings.
Covid rules: How can the clinically vulnerable stay safe?
As social-distancing and other Covid rules end in England, how can people who were shielding stay safe?
Cancer backlog in England to be cleared 'by March 2022'
NHS bosses are also concerned about those who didn't come forward for tests last year.
Covid: Bus and train firms must decide whether to require masks
Masks will not be legally required on public transport when Covid restrictions are eased in England.
France Covid: Vaccinations mandatory for all health workers
Amid a surge in cases, President Emmanuel Macron announces new measures to combat Covid.
Scottish mesh patients can have corrective surgery in US and England
The Scottish government will pay for the operations and travel to clinics in Missouri and Bristol in south west England.
Covid-19: PM urges caution as 19 July unlocking set to go ahead
Boris Johnson warns that Covid cases, currently at 30,000 a day, will rise as restrictions end.
England captain Harry Kane sends video to toddler with brain cancer
The England captain said he wanted to "put a smile" on the family's faces ahead of Sunday's final.
Covid vaccine: Thailand decides to mix jabs as cases spike
The decision comes after hundreds of medical workers caught Covid despite being fully vaccinated.
Long Covid: Will I ever get better?
The BBC's Lucy Adams wants to know what long Covid actually is and how to make it go away.
Covid Australia: 'Graphic' vaccine advert sparks backlash
Critics say the clip of a woman gasping for air is unfair to young people who can't get a vaccine yet.
Long Covid: Early findings bring hope for diagnostic tests
Scientists say early research findings could lead to a diagnostic test for those with long-term symptoms.
Long Covid: It’s been more than a year - will I ever recover?
After being sick for 16 months, BBC journalist Lucy Adams tries to find out what’s behind her symptoms.
Covid-19: Masks still expected to be worn indoors after 19 July - Zahawi
England is moving from "you must" wear a mask to "you are expected to", the vaccines minister says.
Covid: 'We're moving to: You are expected to wear a mask'
The vaccines minister says it is part of the "cautious" move to step four of the government's roadmap.
Covid: NHS backlog in England could reach 13 million, says Sajid Javid
Sajid Javid says waiting list projections "shocked me the most" in his first days as health secretary.
Covid: Woman aged 90 died with double variant infection
Simultaneous infections are rare but can happen, particularly in people yet to be vaccinated, warn experts.
Covid to get worse before it gets better, doctors warn
Medical leaders urge people to act with care including continuing to wear face masks in indoor areas.
Covid: Fully jabbed NHS staff may not have to isolate
Health leaders urge the government to change quarantine rules to avoid severe staff shortages.
Colchester parents 'ecstatic' after baby approved for £1.7m drug
Ten-month-old Edward will receive the world's most expensive drug after a campaign by his parents.
Ros Atkins on… England’s Covid gamble
Ros Atkins looks at the UK government’s plan to lift Covid restrictions in England.
Marked increase in Covid infections across UK
New infections continue to rise, as England prepares to lift further restrictions.
Heart inflammation link to Pfizer and Moderna jabs
But European regulators say the benefits of Covid vaccines continue to far outweigh the risks.
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