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1.3 million in UK have had their Covid vaccine
That includes some of the most vulnerable patients who should soon have "significant" protection against the virus.
Covid: Urgent cancer ops cancelled in parts of London
The cancellations, although rare, reflect the pressure some hospitals are under from Covid.
Covid: LA ambulances told not to transport some patients to hospital
LA County is experiencing one of the worst US Covid outbreaks, with hospital supplies running low.
Covid: PM acted 'decisively' on England lockdown - Sunak
Boris Johnson made the decision on restrictions "in the face of new information", the chancellor says.
South East NHS trusts suspend births at home and in midwife-led units
Changes are needed as the ambulance service is under "significant pressure", the NHS says.
Covid-19: Tributes paid to 'big daddy' of renal medicine
Prof Donal O'Donoghue dedicated his life to kidney care and was "the loveliest person", colleagues say.
Joe Wicks wants to help kids 'feel optimistic'
The Body Coach says he will be running PE lessons online for children again this lockdown.
Covid-19: ‘One of the worst shifts of my life – it’s overwhelming’
How NHS nurses and doctors are struggling to cope with Covid as cases continue to rise in England.
Covaxin: Concern over 'rushed' approval for India Covid jab
The locally-produced Covaxin jab was approved on Sunday before completion of third stage trials.
Covid: Brian Pinker, 82, first to get Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
The PM says the number of vaccine doses will amount to "tens of millions" by the end of March.
Covid: 'No question' restrictions will be tightened, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson warns of "tough" weeks ahead, as coronavirus infection rates continue to surge.
Colchester Hospital: Covid deniers removed from 'at capacity' hospital
An NHS chief executive says it 'beggars belief' people took pictures of empty corridors.
Pfizer vaccine: 'This way can save more lives'
The health secretary defends the decision to increase the interval between the two doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Are pandemics the new normal?
After Covid-19 should we expect more pandemics in the future?
Coronavirus vaccine: PM expects 'tens of millions' of jabs by April
Patients will receive the AstraZeneca vaccine from Monday, when 530,000 doses will be ready.
Covid: What could 'tougher' measures mean for us?
After the PM hints at tighter measures in England, our science editor looks at what they could entail.
Covid: Regional rules 'probably going to get tougher', says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson says more areas may need tougher rules, as Labour urges England-wide curbs within 24 hours.
Covid-19: Vaccination programme 'marathon, not a sprint'
NHS England's medical director for primary care says it's crucial to get more patients the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus: India approves vaccines from Bharat Biotech and Oxford/AstraZeneca
It aims to inoculate some 300m people this year in one of the world's largest vaccination campaigns.
Coronavirus: Medics complain of 'bureaucracy' in bid to join Covid vaccine effort
Healthcare workers have criticised the red tape and paperwork needed to become an NHS vaccinator.
Boris Johnson: 'Send children to school'
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the risk of schools to children is 'very small indeed'.
Coronavirus: Israel leads vaccine race with 12% given jab
With more than 1m people inoculated, Israel has by far the highest vaccination rate in the world.
Covid-19: How will the pandemic affect global health in 2021?
From Covid-19 to measles, Smitha Mundasad looks at the health issues facing the world this year.
Covid-19: How winter exercise could help us cope with pandemic
A sport expert gives tips on why and how we should brave the cold and stay active outdoors.
Covid-19: Impact on Israel
The BBC's Tom Bateman spent 2020 following the lives of Israelis affected by the pandemic.
Coronavirus: No increase in severe child cases, paediatricians say
"Covid is rife in hospitals, but not among children," consultant paediatrician Dr Ronny Cheung said.
Coronavirus: BMJ urges NYT to correct vaccine 'mixing' article
The medical journal's editor says UK guidelines don't recommend giving different coronavirus jabs.
'We filmed our dad's final months to help people'
Two brothers make a documentary to show "you can still have a life" with terminal cancer.
Covid: 'Nail-biting' weeks ahead for NHS, hospitals in England warn
Doctors urge public to "take it seriously" and follow coronavirus restrictions amid rising cases.
Covid-19: New variant 'raises R number by up to 0.7'
A study finds the new coronavirus variant is responsible for pushing the R rate above the crucial 1.0 mark.
Covid: 12-week vaccine gap defended by UK medical chiefs
The UK will now leave a 12-week gap between both parts of the Covid vaccination, rather than 21 days.
Covid-19: UK reports a record 55,892 daily cases
And another 964 people died within 28 days of a positive test, only slightly down on Wednesday's figure.
Covid-19: Stay home for new year, public told
People are urged not to gather as more areas of England are placed in the toughest tier of restrictions.
Covid: Doctors call for rapid rollout of vaccines
But there are fears bottlenecks in the system may hamper how fast NHS can deliver vaccines.
Professor Hugh Montgomery says hospitals are facing a "tsunami" of Covid cases.
Professor Hugh Montgomery told BBC Radio 5 Live hospitals were facing a "tsunami" of Covid cases and he feared it would get worse after New Year's Eve.
Covid rule-breakers 'have blood on their hands'
An intensive care doctor tells BBC Radio 5 Live the rise in cases is down to people not social distancing.
Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’
A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved.
Covid-19: Twenty million in England added to toughest tier of restrictions
The PM says he is "confident" the situation will be "very much better" by 5 April, after Easter.
'Covid loves a crowd... so stay at home this New Year's Eve' says NHS boss
NHS England's national medical director urges people to 'stay at home' this New Years Eve.
Covid: Essex declares major incident over virus cases
Officials dealing with the outbreak have asked for military support, according to Bernard Jenkin MP.
Covid-19: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in UK
The first doses are due to be given on Monday, amid concern over rising coronavirus cases.
Covid: Millions more braced for tougher rules in England
The health secretary confirms more areas of England will be placed in tier four as cases surge.
Hancock on Oxford-AstraZenica Covid-19 vaccine UK approval
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the vaccine is a "real British success story".
The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital
Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds.
Covid: UK surge in cases an 'extreme concern'
The NHS faces "unprecedented" pressure as the UK reports record numbers for a second day running.
Covid: Military back-up for pupil testing as heads urge delay to start of term
But unions call for start of term to be delayed, saying there is not enough time to set up testing.
Covid-19: First vaccine patient has her second jab
Margaret Keenan, the first person in the world to have the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, has final dose.
Covid in Scotland: 'Stay at home' Hogmanay plea as cases hit record high
Nicola Sturgeon says it is "especially vital" Scots do not mix at new year after 1,895 new cases were recorded.
Covid-19: Health workers 'back in eye of storm', says NHS chief
NHS chief thanks staff and acknowledges that people are feeling "anxious, frustrated and tired".
Covid: 'Huge thanks' to health workers - NHS England boss
Sir Simon Stevens says healthcare staff are "back in the eye of the storm" with coronavirus.
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