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Covid-19: Government 'open' to delaying 21 June England lockdown end date
Matt Hancock says 21 June is a "not before" date for ending England's remaining restrictions.
Covid: PM to push for world vaccination by end of 2022
Boris Johnson will raise the target at a summit of the G7 group of advanced economies on Friday.
Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will we need a third dose of vaccine?
Dr John Wright describes the goals of the CoV-Boost trial, which started this past week.
Black fungus: Is diabetes behind India's high number of cases?
India has seen rising cases of the serious fungal infection, mostly in Covid patients.
'I survived breast cancer and then Covid'
Katy Meldrum says she struggled to leave the house following her ordeal.
Covid: People in hospital with Indian variant not increasing significantly - NHS boss
Chris Hopson says vaccines seem to have "broken the chain" between infection and serious illness.
Early menopause: 'I was grieving that I couldn't have children'
From hot flushes on dates to feelings of grief, being menopausal at university was tough for Éimi.
UK approves Pfizer jab for 12 to 15-year-olds
The UK regulator says the vaccine is safe and effective and the benefits outweigh risks in this age group.
Covid infections rise by two-thirds in UK - ONS
Increasing numbers of infections are likely to be caused by the so-called Indian, or Delta, variant.
Covid: G7 vaccine decisions will 'define 21st Century'
The UK and other rich nations are urged to show "historic leadership" in sharing vaccines globally.
'Nepal variant': What's the mutation stopping green list trips to Portugal?
Ministers have raised concerns over a mutation to the Delta variant first identified in India.
Patient data transfer still set to start in July
The government is set to introduce scheme, despite the NHS suggesting a delay until September.
Parkinson's, AI and me
The BBC's tech correspondent looks at how AI could change the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
UK 'most trusting' country on Covid vaccines
A survey of 15 countries finds the lowest level of trust in jabs is in Japan.
Covid: Indian variant 'now dominant' in the UK
Confirmed cases of the Indian variant have risen to 12,431 in the UK, according to new data from Public Health England
Covid: Concerns over NHS staff shortage for cancer scanners
Consultants say £25m of equipment will help clear backlogs, but more staff is needed.
NHS blunder sees wrong woman given invasive procedure
The 39-year-old was waiting for a fertility appointment, but mistaken for another patient, a report says.
Self-harm in over-65s ‘needs post-pandemic focus’
Loneliness, bereavement and reluctance to access GPs can all lead to self-harm among older adults.
Covid-19: Lack of queue-jumping helped vaccine drive, says Matt Hancock
The health secretary says the "fair" rollout of Covid vaccines was critical to winning public trust.
Covid-19: UK's data encouraging, says government adviser
Sir John Bell says balance is needed in the discussion over when to end lockdown restrictions.
Bodycams for ambulance staff after rise in attacks
Paramedic Gary Watson was assaulted by a drunk patient and received serious injuries to his face.
Bird flu: China sees first human case of rare H10N3 strain
It's unclear how the man caught the H10N3 strain but human transmission is thought to be unlikely.
Covid: China's Sinovac vaccine gets WHO emergency approval
It is the second Chinese vaccine to get the green light from the global health body.
Why is it harder to diagnose disorders on non-white skin?
Kanayo Dike-Oduah was sent home from A&E twice while suffering from a rare but serious illness.
Patients with low immunity anxious despite vaccine
People who are immunocompromised cannot be sure the Covid vaccine is offering them full protection.
Covid: Zero daily deaths announced in UK for first time
The latest figures come amid concern over a recent small rise in cases linked to the Indian variant.
Covid-19: Job not done despite vaccination success, scientist warns
Calls to delay ending Covid restrictions in England on 21 June have come amid warnings of a third wave.
Covid: Horse therapy for NHS nurse is 'magical'
Intensive care sister Amanda White, who lost her nephew to the virus, says the therapy "reset" her.
Lockdown album written by Bungay singer, 16, after cancer diagnosis
Pearll, who is now in remission, says she saw the spare time as an "opportunity" to record songs.
'Gene therapy is a game changer for our son'
A five-month-old becomes the first person in England to get a drug with a list price of £1.79m.
Covid-19: UK in early stages of third wave - scientist
A scientist advising the government says there has been exponential growth in the number of new cases.
Covid: WHO renames UK and other variants with Greek letters
The variant first detected in the UK becomes Alpha, with South Africa, Brazil and India also renamed.
Covid-19: 'Very few' Covid hospital patients had two jabs, NHS boss says
NHS boss Chris Hopson adds it is "incredibly striking" how busy hospitals are with non-Covid patients.
Holding on to hope during India’s Covid disaster
The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India.
Sheffield Black Hair Care Project is 'therapy on so many levels'
Teetee was left "traumatised" after her hair was set on fire while she was at school.
NHS calls for ban on toy neodymium magnets amid child safety fears
In England, 65 children have needed urgent surgery after swallowing magnets in the last three years.
Covid Indian variant: Where is it, how does it spread and is it more infectious?
The Indian variant is spreading in some parts of the country - how serious is it?
Covid: EU approves Pfizer-BioNTech jab for 12-15 year olds
German leaders say that vaccinations of children aged over 12 can start on 7 June.
Janssen single-dose Covid vaccine approved by UK
Twenty million doses have been ordered for the UK and will arrive later this year.
Indian variant: Covid cases low but creeping up
The next week or two will be crucial in determining whether 21 June relaxation can go ahead.
Covid-19: PM backs Matt Hancock over Dominic Cummings' care home claims
The health secretary denies claims he misled the PM at the start of the pandemic about testing.
Cumberland Infirmary patient 'dropped' from operating table dies within weeks
A hospital confirms it is investigating "an incident involving a patient in one of our theatres".
Covid: Surgery waiting times could be cut with specialist hubs, say surgeons
Surgeons in England want specialist sites for non-urgent operations delayed because of the pandemic.
Brighton artist turns coma hallucinations into graphic novel
Zara Slattery had vivid hallucinations during a medical coma while fighting a flesh-eating bug.
WHO virologist urges US to share Covid origins info
Marion Koopmans was on the WHO mission to China, when it was determined the virus was "unlikely" to come from a lab.
Lisa Shaw: Vaccine role in BBC presenter's death to be probed
Lisa Shaw's family say the 44-year-old fell seriously ill days after having the AstraZeneca jab.
Angry, upset, relieved - Covid bereaved families on Cummings claims
After Dominic Cummings' testimony on Wednesday, some bereaved by the pandemic are asking: what if?
Does the UK have highest Covid death toll in Europe?
The total is the largest but for deaths per 100,000 people the UK is no longer top.
Covid: Matt Hancock answers Dominic Cummings allegations
Matt Hancock says he gets up each day and asks "what must do I to protect life?" as that is the job of the health secretary.
How rising patient numbers threaten to overwhelm GPs
Patients are struggling to get appointments as GPs report a surge in appointments being booked.
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