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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.
Covid vaccines do work well in clinically vulnerable
A study of more than a million people shows those with other conditions get high protection from two doses.
NHS Covid app may change as rules change, Grant Shapps says
The transport secretary says the app's sensitivity may need to be reduced as restrictions change.
Euro 2020: Sedgley stem cell donor given final tickets
Sam Astley, who missed the semi-final to donate stem cells, will now see England v Italy at Wembley.
Covid: Children's extremely low risk confirmed by study
The overall risk of death is around two in a million children, scientists looking at England's data estimate.
Social care workers lose out on £7,000 in pay each year, charity says
Social care workers have similar skills to others but are paid thousands less, a charity says.
Quadriplegic driver makes Goodwood Festival racing debut
Former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt was paralysed from the shoulders down in a racing accident in 2000.
Covid-19: Amber list quarantine for fully vaccinated to end on 19 July
The exemption will apply to vaccinated UK residents and under-18s arriving in England from 19 July.
Benefits rules to be eased for terminally ill claimants
Ministers will extend the criteria to fast-track benefits payments to patients in England and Wales
Contraceptive mini pill can be sold over the counter in UK
A prescription is no longer needed for certain progesterone-only pills, the UK's drug regulator says.
'Fake pills' leave several seriously ill in Swansea hospital
It is thought tablets are being sold as Valium and Xanax, prompting a warning from health officials.
Covid: International travel changes for fully vaccinated people to be set out
How, when and who will benefit from changes to quarantine rules will be detailed in the Commons later.
Covid: Leeds Teaching Hospitals postpone elective operations
Leeds hospital bosses postpone elective surgeries to allow them to prioritise urgent treatments.
Dying too young: Maps show little has changed in 170 years
Why do areas with high Covid death rates match places with the worst health in Victorian times?
Covid: Watching Euros may be behind rise in infections in men
Men were 30% more likely than women to test positive for the virus in the past two weeks, a study suggests.
Women's health inquiry: Anger at slow progress
An epilepsy drug, a pregnancy test and mesh implants have all caused women or their babies harm.
Covid: Cases in UK rise above 30,000 for first time since January
More than 32,500 confirmed cases have been reported in the country, up 43% on the same day last week.
Covid: Millions could be self-isolating between now and 16 August
BBC analysis shows more than 4.5 million people could be asked to self-isolate before 16 August.
Government must clearly communicate Covid rule changes, say psychologists
Using nuanced language, acknowledging uncertainty and being empathetic are vital, a study suggests.
Covid: Self-isolation to be scrapped for double-jabbed and children in England
Under-18s in England also won't have to self-isolate if a close contact tests positive from 16 August.
LGB people 'more likely to have mental health issues'
They are also more likely to drink heavily and smoke but less likely to be overweight, report finds.
Culture of blame holding back maternity safety, report finds
An MPs' report finds a "culture of blame" preventing staff admitting mistakes and lessons being learned.
Covid-19: New rules for schools in England to be set out
It is expected that testing of pupils will replace the need to send entire class "bubbles" home.
Long Covid: Fears others will suffer when lockdown lifts
Jasmine Hayer wants people to observe social distancing and wear masks even when not mandatory.
Covid-19: 'For us it's not freedom day, is it?'
Their medical conditions mean they are considered vulnerable to Covid. How are they feeling now?
Covid: Most rules set to end in England, says PM
Boris Johnson says the success of the vaccine means England can begin to look beyond restrictions.
Covid: Johnson, Whitty and Vallance on when they'll still wear face masks
Prof Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance explain the situations in which they'll still use face coverings.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces plan for living with Covid
The prime minister hopes the plan will give families and businesses time to prepare.
Covid: Mask law and one metre rule set to end in England
Boris Johnson is ready to announce most remaining Covid restrictions can be eased from 19 July.
Royals celebrate NHS anniversary with George Cross and tea party
The Queen awards the NHS the George Cross while Prince William attends a thanksgiving service.
NHS Covid thanksgiving service: 'They did what they could to save my life'
A doctor, a patient and a volunteer reflect on Covid-19, as a thanksgiving service is held at St Paul's.
Covid: Train bosses say social distancing not always possible
A train operator says it is not always possible to enforce Covid rules during busy times.
Covid-19: Masks will become personal choice, says Robert Jenrick
Robert Jenrick says mask laws in England could go but Scotland says there will be an "ongoing need".
Jump rope: 'Buying a skipping rope saved me, mentally'
Lauren lost her job and had to delay her wedding during the pandemic but is now a social media star.
Covid: Stars perform musical song in latest vaccine push
Film, TV and stage actors appear in a campaign video urging people to get their Covid jab.
Covid: Doctors want to keep some measures after 19 July
Ministers are considering allowing fully vaccinated people to avoid isolation if exposed to Covid.
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