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Updated 2024-11-25 00:45
Spreadsheet error led to Edinburgh hospital opening delay
A new report reveals the catalogue of mistakes that left an Edinburgh children's hospital unusable.
Oral sex linked to vaginal condition bacterial vaginosis
Researchers explored what effect mouth bacteria have on microbes that live and grow in the vagina.
Coronavirus: Nottinghamshire woman, 75, 'first positive test within UK'
The woman is also believed by scientists to be the first in the UK to die after contracting Covid-19.
Heads want to know if masks allowed in school
Head teachers in England want clarification over whether staff or pupils can wear masks in school.
Coronavirus: One in eight hospital cases were 'caught on-site'
Researchers looked at more than 1,500 coronavirus cases in hospitals at the peak of its spread.
Having some caffeine in pregnancy 'is fine'
A couple of cups of coffee a day should not be risky despite 'alarmist' new research, experts say.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says it is 'vitally important' children return to class
Boris Johnson tries to reassure parents that schools are Covid-secure, ahead of term starting.
Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?
Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.
US allows emergency use of blood plasma treatment for coronavirus patients
The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure.
Coronavirus: Schools let down by lack of 'plan B', says union
Extra staff, more space and clear guidance is needed to reopen safely, the National Education Union says.
Coronavirus: 'I became alcoholic during lockdown'
Chris McLone's story is far from unique, say addiction specialists.
Coronavirus: Missing school is worse than virus for children - Whitty
England's chief medical officer says reopening classrooms carries an "incredibly small" risk to pupils.
Coronavirus: 'No socialising' rules in parts of North West
Households in Oldham, Blackburn and Pendle are told not to mix after coronavirus cases rise.
Coronavirus pandemic could be over within two years - WHO head
WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says "we have the technology to stop it".
Coronavirus hospitals converted back to leisure centres
Improvement works under way on tennis courts and an athletics track with plans to reopen in October.
Coronavirus antibodies tests 'put public at risk'
Home test kits that claim to show whether someone has had the virus need urgent scrutiny, researchers say.
NHS staff sign up to Covid-19 sniffer dog trial
Kettering Hospital staff are among donors providing samples to see if dogs can sniff out the virus.
Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread
It does not produce many more respiratory particles than speaking at similar volume, a study finds.
Linda Nolan and Bill Turnbull urge public not to delay cancer checks
Singer Linda Nolan and presenter Bill Turnbull urge people not to put off seeking important checks.
Breast cancer: One-dose radiotherapy 'as effective as full course'
A University College London study followed more than 2,000 women for five years after the treatment.
Coronavirus: UK 'not considering' compulsory face masks in workplaces
The government is not looking at following France in enforcing office coverings, Matt Hancock says.
Basildon University Hospital maternity unit rated 'inadequate'
Inspectors find "failings" and six serious cases after a whistleblower reports concerns.
Coronavirus: UK to ramp up coronavirus monitoring programme
More swabbing will reveal how many people in the general population are infected at any given time.
A-levels U-turn: Government considering lifting cap on medicine places
Courses to study medicine are expected to be over-subscribed after A-level results are upgraded.
South Korea tightens Covid-19 curbs amid warning of new 'crisis'
South Korea's capital sees its highest number of cases since March, many linked to a church outbreak.
Coronavirus: Care homes ask for insurance cost help
One care operator in Scarborough had an insurance quote at 880% more than their current premium.
'I'm very anxious about getting back to work'
Charities say thousands who have been shielding may have to choose between a job and their health.
Leicester lockdown: Beauty salons and nail bars to reopen
Beauty salons and nail bars are among businesses in Leicester allowed to reopen from Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Cases rise at Newark Bakkavor dessert factory
Bakkavor, which makes desserts for Waitrose and Tesco, is testing its whole workforce.
Depression doubles during coronavirus pandemic
Figures suggest one in five adults in Britain are experiencing depressive symptoms.
New public health body 'vigilant for viral threat'
Matt Hancock says creating a new public health agency will make the country safer.
Wuhan coronavirus: From silent streets to packed pools
Images of crowds at a waterpark festival show how far the city has moved on from its January lockdown.
Coronavirus: 'It's not how I thought maternity leave would be'
New parents call on the government for extra support and extended leave due to the pandemic.
Restrictions on laxative sales in the UK to stop misuse
Under-18s will not be able to buy them and packs will carry warnings laxatives do not help weight loss.
NHS cannabis guidelines challenged in court
The family of three-year-old Charlie Hughes is bringing a judicial review against NICE guidance.
More coronavirus-vaccine volunteers needed
More than 100,000 people in the UK have already signed up to take part in future NHS trials.
Coronavirus: Public Health England 'to be replaced'
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is to announce a new body this week, according to the Sunday Telegraph.
The medical school trying to become anti-racist
Students campaigned for changes to training so they are better prepared for patients from minority backgrounds.
Coronavirus: Test for Covid-19 T cells immunity developed
The test has identified past infection even when an antibodies test is negative, scientists say.
Coronavirus: Appetite grows for home working and local lockdowns
Some 86% said that, until a vaccine is found, workers should decide whether to return to the office.
Coronavirus: Shielding paused for 130,000 in Wales
People with certain health conditions had been advised to stay indoors since March.
Coronavirus: Test, trace and the curse of the 0300 phone number
England's test and trace system changed tack this week, as national teams struggle to find cases.
Parents urged to stay up-to-date with children's vaccinations
Vaccinations are continuing as normal while jabs given in school are being rescheduled.
Coronavirus cases stable across most of England
A survey by the Office for National Statistics suggests fewer than 0.05% of the population has the virus.
Greg Rutherford found testicle lump during lockdown
The Olympian was eventually told he has cysts and now wants other men to "take it seriously".
Coronavirus vaccine: UK signs deals for 90 million virus vaccine doses
The vaccines are being developed by the pharmaceutical company Janssen and US biotech firm Novavax.
Fewer hospital patients in Covid-19 hotspots
Hospital admissions are not rising despite increases in coronavirus cases, according to NHS England data.
Coronavirus: Leicester patient first to join 'UK's largest' recovery study
Researchers hope the £8.4m study will show the long-term impact of Covid-19 and how to treat it.
Coronavirus: England's contact tracing app trial gets under way
It will serve self-isolation alerts based on logs of who the user was recently in close contact with.
NHS figures reveal long waits for routine ops in England
The coronavirus pandemic has caused backlogs in many areas of the NHS, including cancer and A&E.
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