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Updated 2025-06-17 03:15
Parents warned of 'sharp rise' in eating disorders
Child health leaders say the increase is partly down to the pandemic's impact on young people.
Covid: Student nurse who nearly died returns to work
A video of Natasha Jenkins' emotional return to her children from hospital was viewed worldwide.
Coronavirus: Spain to keep register of those who refuse Covid vaccine
Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.
Covid-19: Concern at 'unprecedented' infection level in England
Covid cases rise in the UK as the number of people in England's hospitals goes above the first peak.
Covid-19: Five ways to stay positive through the winter
Tips on how to stay positive through winter 2020-21 - in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond
Covid-19: UK records 30,000 new cases and 316 deaths
Another 316 people have died within 28 days of a positive test, as hospitals come under pressure.
Covid-19: London Ambulance Service receives as many 999 calls as first wave
Patient demand is equal "and now arguably greater" than at the first wave's peak, the service says.
Covid: Cardiff health board plea for critical care help
Its position has since improved but the health board says it is "extremely busy" due to Covid-19.
Covid-19: Tougher Covid rules begin for millions in UK
More areas in England enter tier four, as lockdowns begin in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled
If it proves effective, the jab could protect vulnerable people who haven't or can't be vaccinated.
Covid-19: UK coronavirus deaths pass 70,000
A further 570 deaths are reported on Christmas Day, as confirmed cases rise by 32,725.
Rob Burrow: Rugby League legend's year living with MND
The Rugby League legend looks back on a year of challenges since his motor neurone disease diagnosis.
Covid: Sharp rises in infection levels in England, says ONS
London now has the highest percentage of people testing positive in the UK, ONS figures suggest.
Covid-19: UK bans travel from South Africa over variant
The rule reflects the "increased risk" from a variant linked to two cases in England, officials say.
Schools 'may need to close to control new variant'
Variant spreads 56% faster and may need tougher measures to control, a study suggests.
Coronavirus: Fresh air 'forgotten weapon' in fight
Experts are increasingly worried that the virus can accumulate in stuffy rooms.
'Horrendous' ambulance delays at West Midlands hospitals
At one West Midlands hospital, one crew had to wait seven hours to hand over a patient.
Covid: Rapid tests 'useful public health tool'
A group of scientists said rapid tests and lab-based PCR tests should not be directly compared.
UK has two cases of variant linked to South Africa
Travel restrictions and quarantine rules have been introduced to limit the spread.
Coronavirus: Vaccinate more people with one dose, urges Tony Blair
The ex-PM says the UK could exit Covid restrictions earlier if stocks were not held back for a second jab.
NHS: Intensive care choir attempts Christmas number one
The group includes ICU nurses, doctors and health professionals who have been on the frontline.
‘I was desperate for a cancer manual – but there isn’t one’
How do you cope when your young partner receives a terminal diagnosis?
Cygnet Woodside in special measures over 'patient safety risks'
Mental health hospital Cygnet Woodside is being investigated by police over allegations of abuse.
Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom
The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems.
Covid: New variant found ‘due to hard work of UK scientists’
Similar new variants of the coronavirus may be circulating undetected around the world, scientists say.
Covid-19: Can face masks make communal singing safe enough?
Communal singing is against Covid guidelines in the UK but could a new scientific study change that?
Covid jab 'very likely' to protect against new variant
If it doesn't, the boss of BioNTech says its vaccine could be refined very quickly.
Covid-19: UK sees over 80,000 excess deaths during pandemic
The UK is continuing to see more deaths than expected for this time of year, ONS data shows.
Coronavirus: Impact of new variant on children investigated
Experts urgently assess whether the mutation of coronavirus spreads more easily among the young.
Bedford woman 'lost hands and feet' as Covid led to sepsis
Caroline Coster is determined to enjoy her "second life" despite her limbs being partially amputated.
Covid-19: More than 40 countries ban UK arrivals
Spain and India are among the nations to suspend flights amid concern over spread of new variant.
Covid-19: Visitors from tier 4 and Wales 'must self-isolate'
Areas of England outside the South East say the new variant of Covid-19 is likely to be circulating.
Covid: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine approved for EU states
Some EU states could begin rolling out the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine as early as Sunday.
Covid: Cases rise as Christmas rules come into force
The number of daily infections in the UK reaches an all-time high, as new restrictions come into force.
New coronavirus variant: What do we know?
How has a new coronavirus variant become the most common form of the virus in parts of England?
Covid Christmas: What can you do to stay safe?
For those who can meet up on Christmas Day, what can be done to reduce the spread of coronavirus?
Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.
Long Covid: I used to run, now I can only walk 200 metres
Dr Nathalie MacDermott, 38, explains how Covid-19 has affected her life.
Covid: Boris Johnson 'hoping to avoid' national lockdown
No 10 sources said the PM chaired meetings on Friday amid "growing concerns" about Covid infection rates.
Pressure on hospitals 'at a really dangerous point'
Nearly 90% of hospital beds in England are full as hospitals try to cope with the demands of Covid.
Caroline Wyatt: MS research 'the urgent search for hope'
The BBC's Caroline Wyatt looks at what medical advances might bring for people with multiple sclerosis.
Coronavirus: UK R number back above one
Office for National Statistics figures suggest one in every 95 people in England has the virus.
Long Covid: Hospital patients to get checks at six weeks
Official guidance has identified 28 common symptoms like dizziness, breathlessness and chest pain.
Covid Christmas: What are the Christmas Covid rules?
Covid Christmas rules: Who can I see at Christmas time?
Covid cases in schools 'reflect community levels'
Pupils and staff have infection rates which mirror rates outside the school gates, a study found.
Covid: 'Miracle' survivor Mal Martin feared his life was over
Mal Martin's family were told there was almost zero chance of survival after he contracted Covid-19.
Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Have I got Covid for a second time?'
Dr John Wright thought he'd had Covid in spring - but last week he tested positive. So what's going on?
Covid: Cancer scan backlog raises late detection fears
Waiting times grow across the UK for potentially life-saving MRI and CAT scans, figures show.
Complex dental care 'threatened by NHS targets'
Dentists warn targets in England could make them prioritise routine check-ups over complex cases.
Covid and vitamin D: 'Not enough evidence' for treatment
People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy.
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