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Updated 2024-11-24 23:01
Covid-19: UK volunteers could be given virus to test vaccine
'Human challenge trials' to test the effectiveness of possible Covid vaccines may be held in London.
Mental Health: 'Kindness can help save lives'
Kamilah was in a crisis when she found flowers with a note saying 'this is a gift'.
Covid-19: Daily reported UK cases rise by a quarter
There have been 6,178 cases in the UK in the last 24 hours, up 1,252 cases since Tuesday.
Covid: Raab defends 'targeted' new coronavirus measures
Some scientists say they don't go "anywhere near far enough", while others say they need time to work.
Yew Trees hospital: Ten staff suspended at mental health unit
Inspectors say CCTV footage appeared to show episodes of "physical and emotional abuse".
Covid-19: Health workers 'sick' with fear at thought of second wave
An NHS boss says staff anxiety is the highest he has seen in 30 years as Covid-19 cases rise again.
Covid: Boris Johnson calls for 'resolve' to fight coronavirus over winter
But Boris Johnson warns the nation further measures may be necessary if the new rules are not followed.
Blind downhill mountain biker aims to turn professional
Xavier Hopkins, who only has 10% of his sight, turned his passion for mountain biking into a career.
Coronavirus: 'Government must publish contact-tracing app data'
A health charity wants to know how well England and Wales' contact-tracing app fared in tests.
Covid: Ban on meeting in houses extended across Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon says visiting other people's homes will no longer be allowed as part of efforts to slow the virus.
Coronavirus: New Covid restrictions could last six months, says Boris Johnson
Increased fines for rule breakers and limits on wedding numbers are among the new measures in England.
Coronavirus: PM says Covid 'complacency could be our undoing'
Boris Johnson says new restrictions are needed now to avoid "more drastic action" in the future.
Covid restrictions: PM sets out new hospitality and face covering rules
Pubs must close earlier, higher fines for not wearing masks, and weddings will again be restricted.
Flu: Why we still need to worry about it this winter
Drive-through clinics and extra staff could boost England's biggest flu vaccination programme.
Covid: Deaths near lowest level since March
Deaths remain low - but government advisers warn they are set to rise again.
Covid: Pubs and restaurants in England to have 10pm closing times
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove also says that "if people can work from home they should".
Covid: School bus drivers fearful of coronavirus infection risk
Drivers and unions raise concerns about a lack of social distancing on school services.
Flu jab 'more important than ever' this winter
People can catch flu and coronavirus at the same time with serious or deadly consequences, experts warn.
Covid: UK coronavirus alert level moving to 4
The move, ahead of a statement from the PM, reflects that transmission is "high or rising exponentially".
Covid lockdown for Newport, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Blaenau Gwent
Newport, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Blaenau Gwent face new restrictions from 18:00 BST on Tuesday.
Coronavirus restrictions are extended across NI
In the last seven days, 1,014 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland.
Coronavirus: Childcare exemption added to new restrictions in England
People in affected areas will be allowed to look after children from outside their households.
UK could face 50,000 Covid cases a day by mid-October
"Speed" and "action" are required to halt the rise in cases, the UK's chief scientific adviser warns.
Dr Patrick Vallance: 'Epidemic is doubling every seven days'
Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance says measures must be taken to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Covid: UK at 'critical point' in pandemic, top scientists to warn
The government's most senior advisers are to hold a televised briefing, as coronavirus cases surge.
Music boosts memories for ethnic minority dementia patients
Charities are using tailored music to bring back memories for dementia patients from ethnic minorities.
Hancock: Follow Covid rules or they will get tougher
The country is facing a "tipping point", the health secretary says, as the government considers further restrictions.
Coronavirus: WHO sets rules for testing African herbal remedies
Sound science "will be the sole basis" for safe and effective therapies to be adopted, the WHO says.
Covid: PM considering new restrictions amid second coronavirus wave
Options include a ban on households mixing in England, as a further 4,422 UK cases are confirmed.
Cancer taskforce aims to reduce patient backlog
Patients say they have missed out on face-to-face examinations and appointments.
Coronavirus: Teacher writes about 'horrendous' Covid-19 battle
After six weeks in hospital, recalling every Covid-19 memory has helped one patient.
Coronavirus: Care home visitors to be supervised at all times
The government's winter plan says staff should watch to ensure visitors maintain social distancing.
Covid: Can a 'circuit break' halt the second wave?
Can a short burst of national restrictions change the course of the epidemic?
Amanda Bowles: Doctor error contributed to anorexic woman's death
An eating disorder psychiatrist apologises to Amanda Bowles' family for not intervening sooner.
Coronavirus testing: Government claims on test centres and international comparisons fact-checked
We examine government claims on testing capacity, international comparisons and the average distance travelled to a test centre.
Coronavirus: 'Widespread virus growth across the country'
The R number has risen to between 1.1 and 1.4 as officials warn of "far worse things to come".
Coronavirus testing: Simple test gives results in 90 minutes
The device is already being used in some hospitals to identify Covid patients.
Coronavirus: Test demand 'significantly outstripping' capacity
The number of under-17s seeking Covid-19 tests has doubled, the head of NHS Test and Trace tells MPs.
Coronavirus: Test turnaround times getting longer in England
Only one in three tests carried out in community testing centres in England are processed within 24 hours.
Coronavirus testing: What's going wrong?
Empty testing centres, overstretched labs and rising demand - what is behind the UK's problems?
Eye hospital in 'cataract drive' to cut Covid backlog
Moorfields Eye Hospital quadruples operations in week-long "cataract drive".
A cold, flu or coronavirus - which one do I have?
A blocked or runny nose, a sore throat and a cough are common, especially in the winter. But how do you know if you have coronavirus?
Coronavirus: Trial urges people to call 111 before going to A&E
The pilots aim to help hospitals cope with winter pressures, including coronavirus and flu.
Coronavirus: PM blames 'colossal spike' in demand for test problems
Boris Johnson also pledges to release a new "action plan" for care homes this week.
'Not enough tests for five months due to winter coughs'
Normal coughs and fevers alone will lead to high demand for coronavirus tests over winter, it says.
Coronavirus: Tackling testing delays 'number one' priority, says minister
The justice secretary's pledge comes amid warnings time is running out to fix the system.
'Anxiety app helped me at my new school' says Essex pupil
Maisie, 11, speaks about how a new app funded by the NHS helped her cope as she started a new school.
India's coronavirus infections top five million mark
The country has been adding more than 90,000 cases every day as it continues to reopen.
Covid-safe mask for ENT procedures offered to NHS for free
The device clicks over patients' masks to increase medics' safety during certain procedures.
Coronavirus: Testing problems leaving families in limbo
Parents are missing work and children kept home from school as they wrestle with the testing system
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