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Covid-19: Further 1,295 deaths recorded in the UK
The latest death and case figures should be a "bitter warning for us all", Public Health England says.
Covid-19: Protect us from unlawful killing charges - medics
Health groups say NHS staff fear prosecution over decisions if hospitals are overwhelmed.
Covid-19: Lichfield Cathedral becomes a vaccination hub
In the Middle Ages, Lichfield Cathedral was a pilgrimage for the sick - now it's become a vaccination centre.
Coronavirus vaccine: India begins world's biggest drive
Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.
Coronavirus doctor's diary: Karen caught Covid - and took it home
Everyone has heard about doctors and nurses catching Covid-19 but cleaners and porters have been worse hit.
Covid: Intensive care patients transferred from London to Newcastle
Hospitals with large critical care capacity are taking patients from other areas to ease pressures.
'Being sectioned felt like a punishment'
Antonio says he felt he was discriminated against because of his skin colour when he was sectioned.
Covid: 'Convalescent plasma no benefit to hospital patients'
Donations of plasma from people who have recovered from the virus have been suspended.
Covid-19: Brazil virus already in UK ‘not variant of concern’, scientist says
A variant that is thought to be more infectious has not been found in the UK, scientist says.
Covid-19: Early signs of lockdown restrictions working
The R number in the UK is officially estimated at 1.2-1.3 as a further 1,280 deaths are reported.
Covid: Fake news 'causing UK South Asians to reject jab'
The NHS fears some communities are being targeted with misinformation, a leading doctor says.
'I might die because of surgery delays due to Covid'
As the coronavirus pandemic puts pressure on NHS resources, millions pf people remain on waiting lists for other treatments.
Shopping: How to keep safe from Covid while shopping
From one way systems, to not touching everything on the shelves, the BBC's Laura Foster explains.
Covid-19: 'One medic saw eight people die in a single shift'
A therapist who arranges free mental health help for NHS workers says many are at "breaking point".
Covid-19: North-east England leads race to vaccinate over-80s
More than 45% of this priority group has now been vaccinated, compared with about 30% in London.
Patel: No new Covid rules 'today or tomorrow'
The home secretary says her focus is on enforcement but doesn't rule out tougher restrictions next week.
Covid-19: Surge leaves key hospital services 'in crisis'
England's cancer, critical care, A&E and routine treatments all hit as hospitals accommodate virus patients.
Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China
The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan.
Covid-19: High Street chemists start vaccinations in England
Six chemists have been chosen initially, with 200 more offering vaccinations in the next fortnight.
Covid-19: Packed hospitals raised death risk by 20%
One in three trusts in England was running above safe levels of bed occupancy by the end of 2020.
Covid: UK reports record 1,564 daily deaths
The prime minister warns there is a "very substantial" risk of intensive care being "overtopped".
Covid-19: BBC's Fergal Keane revisits St Mary’s and Charing Cross Hospital 10 months on
As the UK records its highest death toll, Fergal Keane has been to see the strain the NHS is under for the second time.
Covid-19: 'More needs to be done to support people shielding'
A group of leading charities say more must be done this lockdown to support people who are shielding.
Call for better coronavirus masks for all medical staff
Doctors leaders' want staff to be given the type of high-quality masks usually only worn in intensive care.
Johnson: 24-7 Covid-vaccine hubs as soon as supply allows
The prime minister wants round-the-clock vaccination but adds supply is currently the limiting factor.
Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective
Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective in Brazil than previously suggested.
Covid: Large trial of new treatment begins in UK
It is hoped the treatment will help stop patients from developing severe illness from the virus.
Stroud GP vaccinates her father against Covid-19
A GP in Stroud has been able to vaccinate her father, and see him for the first time since March.
Covid: Many NHS staff 'traumatised' by first wave of virus, study shows
More than 700 intensive care staff at nine hospitals were asked about their experiences for a study.
'Discriminatory' mental health system overhauled
Black people are more than four times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act in England.
Covid: NHS doctor 'receives 20 to 30 abusive messages a day'
Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden says NHS staff are facing "devastating" abuse from coronavirus sceptics.
Covid: Play your part in fight against virus, says Patel
The home secretary says she will back police to enforce virus rules, as another 1,243 die in the UK.
Long Covid: Virus 'like Russian roulette' for young and healthy
Roughly 5-10% of people have symptoms for three months or more.
Covid-19: London's Nightingale hospital taking patients
The facility at the ExCeL Centre also has the capital's first mass vaccination centre on site.
Covid: 2020 saw most excess deaths since World War Two
Last year saw 697,000 deaths registered in the UK - 14% above what would be expected.
Covid: Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time
More than a third of people using screens more in lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests.
20-year-old Covid patient couldn't tell parents 'I love you'
A 20-year-old man who spent a week in intensive care says many young people are in denial about Covid.
What are differences the Covid vaccines?
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?
Covid: UK at 'worst point' of pandemic, says Hancock
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says 2.3 million people in the UK have now had a Covid-19 vaccine dose.
Covid-19: UAE dropped from UK travel corridor list
The decision follows a rise in cases across the emirates in the past week, officials say.
Are Covid patients getting younger?
What does the data show about the age groups being affected by the virus in the second wave?
Global health insurance card to replace EHIC under new rules
UK residents can apply for the new card to access emergency medical care when their EHIC card runs out.
Inside Newcastle's Covid mass vaccination centre
Seven mass vaccination centres have opened across England to help deliver the Coronavirus vaccine.
Covid: The truth behind videos of 'empty' hospitals
Videos have been posted online taken inside hospitals claiming they're empty. Here's why they're wrong.
Covid-19 vaccine: Boris Johnson visits mass immunisation centre
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits a mass vaccination centre in Bristol as it's announced over 2 million have received a Covid-19 jab.
Covid: 'Most dangerous time' of the pandemic, says Prof Whitty
The warning from England's chief medical officer comes as seven mass vaccination centres open.
Covid-19: Southend Hospital oxygen supply reaches 'critical' situation
A document advises doctors that the minimum level of oxygen required in the blood is being reduced.
Covid: What happens if hospitals are overwhelmed?
How do hospitals become overwhelmed and what can be done to stop it from happening.
Covid-19: Hancock warns flexing of rules 'could be fatal'
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the NHS is under "very serious pressure" and warns people to stay home.
NHS Covid-19 jab letters 'confusing over-80s'
Patients, many shielding, have been offered appointments miles away from their homes.
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