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Monoclonal antibody therapy, given by drip, can save some of the sickest hospital patients.
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The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has changed how the virus is spreading.
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Prof Adam Finn says he understands why people need dates to hold on to but "this is a process".
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Athletes can be more at risk because of stress on their hearts, but they can happen to anyone at any time.
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Even at age five, some children are more likely to self-harm than their classmates.
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Most remaining curbs on social contact will continue - but the cap on wedding guests will be lifted.
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Andrew Barnett had a cardiac arrest while playing football in front of his son in 2018.
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Most current Covid rules will remain for four more weeks after 21 June, government sources say.
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The Cov-Boost study is testing seven vaccines to see which works best as a third dose.
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Gay couple Oscar and Xavier donate blood for the first time after rules change across most of the UK.
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Until now men who have sex with men had to wait three months before donating.
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Welsh health minister says vaccine rollout is six weeks ahead of schedule as Wales leads world.
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People may need to be on the lookout for different Covid symptoms, according to researchers.
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John Butler's videos have been watched by millions after he became popular with the ASMR community.
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With more women being told they have the virus, Jess Phillips says there needs to be more discussion.
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PM Boris Johnson rejects criticism the donation is not enough, saying "we are going flat out".
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Ministers are still looking at the data ahead of an announcement on Monday, Boris Johnson says.
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G7 leaders pledge one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, says PM Boris Johnson.
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Sage scientist warns opening up too soon would "fan the flames" of a third wave of coronavirus.
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Writer Wayne Brown welcomes the change after he was turned away from donating last year.
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Ten-year-old Deaglan McCallion wants people to be more understanding of his condition.
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Boris Johnson says it is vital any changes are "irreversible", amid rising Delta variant cases.
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Five whistleblowers working in or with the Welsh NHS share their experiences of bullying and harassment.
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Covid passports could be used at events such as sports matches and concerts, the BBC understands.
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The coronavirus has changed and changed again, getting more transmissible each time.
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This group is experiencing huge inequalities and often dying from avoidable causes, a report says.
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Bea's mum calls it a "massive achievement," after two heart operations due to a rare disorder.
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Ros Atkins on the debate about giving Pfizer vaccine to children aged 12-15.
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There have been nearly 30,000 new cases of the variant in the UK in the past week.
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Noel Conway's wife says her husband had a "painless and dignified death" at home.
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Nadhim Zahawi on how the UK aims to distribute vaccine doses to poorer countries.
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Boris Johnson says the donations to countries in need will begin within weeks.
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About 27% of 14th and 15th Century skeletons found in Cambridge digs had bunions.
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Regular and strenuous exercise can increase the risk of MND in people who are vulnerable, scientists say.
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Two people were admitted to a hospital in England, but one has since been discharged.
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Authorities plan to leave a maximum of eight weeks between the first and second dose.
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The health secretary has been answering questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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But number of people waiting over a year drops for first time since pandemic began.
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The private clinic provides unlicensed medicines for people who do not meet NHS criteria.
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Seonag was unaware she had a "mark" on the back of her thigh when she went for a Mother's Day massage.
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Consumer group Which? says private testing firms are quoting misleading prices and lack regulatory oversight.
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Boris Johnson says vaccine protection is key to unlocking, as number in hospital with Covid hits 1,000.
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The health secretary will be quizzed by a panel of MPs about his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The health minister says women must be "confident" enough to demand different treatment if they want it.
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Extra support - including surge testing and vaccine buses - are provided to Covid hotspot areas.
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The key numbers that offer clues as to whether "freedom day" will proceed as planned on 21 June.
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For years, people have stood on streets holding ‘FREE HUGS’ signs but has Covid ended the movement?
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The creation of a central store of data from GP records in England had been due to start on 1 July.
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The measures include military support and in-school testing in areas hardest hit by the Delta variant.
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The charity has teamed up with high street chain the Card Factory to sell the card online and in UK stores.