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Covid in Wales: Vaccine supply to fall as four centres temporarily close
First Minister Mark Drakeford says vaccine supplies will fall over the next few weeks.
Covid: Disabled people account for six in 10 deaths in England last year - ONS
New data suggests disabled people account for nearly 60% of coronavirus deaths in England last year.
Arthritis drug tocilizumab cuts deaths from Covid
Giving it along with a steroid drug can help the sickest patients with Covid-19, research reveals.
'I was bedridden' after Letchworth hospice's lockdown closure
A patient with a chronic lung condition explains how he depends on a hospice to live independently.
NHS reform: 'No better time than now' for changes, says Matt Hancock
The aim is for health and social care to join up more, but Labour questions the timing of the move.
Ex-health secretary Jeremy Hunt breaks arm in fall while out running
Former health secretary is back at work - from home - hours after being treated at his local hospital.
Asthma sufferers' 'confusion' over Covid vaccine
They are calling for clarity over who will be prioritised for a jab before May.
Covid vaccine: Van-Tam 'really concerned' fewer BAME people will get jab
Prof Jonathan Van-Tam: "This virus just doesn't care about what ethnic background you are from".
Year-long routine surgery waits 'worst since 2008' in England
In January, hospitals in England treated nearly a third of all Covid patients since the pandemic began.
Fundraising friends raise thousands for hospital
Hughie is finding out how the hospital he and his friend raised thousands of pounds for will be spending the money.
Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world'
The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.
How has coronavirus affected mental health?
Coronavirus has had a big impact on our mental health, but have services been able to keep up?
Obesity: Appetite drug could mark 'new era' in tackling condition
Some of the people on the 15-month trial lost more than a fifth of their body weight.
'What is happening to my spine?'
Liberty, from Leicester, discovered she could bend her body in half while watching a Rihanna video.
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.
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