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Coronavirus: England highest level of excess deaths
Office for National Statistics analysis shows how countries compared in the first six months of the year
Covid-19: Tracing app is released for NI
Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to launch an app to track the spread of the virus.
'More Zoom medicine needed' in NHS says Hancock
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says unless there is a clinical reason not to, patients should have tele-consultations with their GPs.
Australia's Victoria records huge coronavirus case jump
Fears lockdown is not working as the Australian state reports its highest number of cases and deaths.
Coronavirus: UK lockdown solidarity 'starting to fray'
The public are being consulted on how to avoid community divisions opening up in the months ahead.
One in three children 'exposed to lead' globally
One in three children are poisoned by lead that can cause their health irreversible harm, research finds.
Coronavirus: Cardiff scientists helping crack virus genetic code
The genetic code from thousands of positive tests in Wales is analysed to track the coronavirus.
Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps
A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed".
Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine ineffective says Fauci
The researcher tells BBC Trump's claims about the drug's effectiveness are not backed by science.
Unhealthy diets are ‘slow-motion disaster’
A national food strategy calls for wider access to free school meals and warns of misleading labels.
Coronavirus: Hong Kong on verge of 'large-scale' outbreak, says Carrie Lam
Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam says a major outbreak may lead to the "collapse" of the city's hospitals.
Coronavirus: Sending untested patients to care homes 'reckless' - MPs
A committee says moving NHS patients into care homes without Covid tests was an "appalling error".
Coronavirus vaccine: UK signs deal with GSK and Sanofi
The government signs a fourth deal, securing doses of a treatment being developed by GSK and Sanofi.
Coronavirus: Camera firm Kodak turns to drugs to fight virus
The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government.
Covid studies to examine virus link with ethnicity
The government is to plough millions into research into why ethnic minorities are at increased risk.
Coronavirus: German officials 'very concerned' by rising cases
The head of Germany's public health agency says people have been "negligent" as infections increase.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson warns of Europe 'second wave' amid Spain row
Boris Johnson says it is up to individuals to decide where to travel as he hints at further restrictions.
Oldham coronavirus infection spike prompts new measures
The council is urging residents to follow extra precautions to avoid a "strict local lockdown".
PMDD: Thousands of women share their experiences
PMDD is an extreme form of premenstrual syndrome and commonly misdiagnosed.
Obesity: Have 20 years of policies had any effect?
There's been two decades of efforts to tackle obesity. Has anything worked?
Coronavirus: Safety fears over lack of translated virus advice
Covid-19 advice is in a limited range of languages and takes too long to be updated, campaigners say.
Coronavirus: Why isn't the UK testing travellers on arrival?
Some countries offer a choice - get tested or go into quarantine. Should the UK?
NHS Tayside claims it has 'effectively eliminated' hepatitis C
NHS Tayside targeted injecting drug users in a bid to eradicate the blood borne virus.
Coronavirus 'most severe health emergency' WHO has faced
The World Health Organization warns of a long road ahead despite huge efforts made to curb the virus.
Obesity: Unhealthy 'buy one get one free' deals targeted
Ministers will also legislate for calories to appear on menus as part of a strategy to tackle obesity.
Coronavirus: Vietnam coma pilot warns people 'not to be blasé'
Scot Stephen Cameron spent more than two months in a coma in Vietnam after contracting coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Spain says outbreaks under control after UK orders quarantine
Spain says new coronavirus cases are isolated, as the UK tells arriving passengers to self-isolate.
Coronavirus: GPs to prescribe cycling in new obesity strategy
Surgeries will also provide access to bikes and ministers promise cycling infrastructure will improve.
Coronavirus: UK brings back 14-day quarantine for Spain
The move means people returning from Spain will have to self-isolate, as part of coronavirus rules.
Coronavirus: Obesity increases risks from Covid-19, experts say
Public Health England's conclusions come as ministers consider new measures to combat obesity.
Coronavirus: New face covering rules in force in England
Customers in shops, banks, post offices and takeaways are among those who must now wear masks.
Coronavirus prompts PM into obesity crackdown
Measures to cut obesity are yet to be finalised but could include a ban on junk food TV ads before 21:00.
Most people in England to be offered flu vaccine
About 30 million people - including everyone over 50 - will be able to have a free flu vaccine.
Coronavirus: Mothers 'unlikely to infect newborns'
Infected women can stay with and breastfeed their babies if safety measures are taken, a study says.
Coronavirus: Has Covid-19 exposed UK's underlying ill health?
What lessons has coronavirus taught us - and will ministers and health leaders act upon them?
Coronavirus: New guidance on face masks and coverings released for England
Customers in shops, banks and post offices are among those who will have to wear a face covering from Friday.
Coronavirus: Walk-in centres 'to help cope with winter'
Officials are worried people are still not coming forward for testing when they are infected.
Coronavirus: Ministers urged to end face coverings 'confusion'
Critics say there have been mixed messages over whether they should be worn in takeaways in England.
Cutting screen time lowers risk of death, study finds
Research from the University of Glasgow finds watching two hours or less of television a day could minimize health risks.
Coronavirus: Care home visits to resume in England
Residents can reunite with loved ones, but must see the same one visitor, government guidance says.
Trump concedes pandemic to 'get worse before it gets better'
The president also asked all Americans to wear face coverings, saying they show "patriotism".
Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery
Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds.
Coronavirus: Above-inflation pay rise for almost 900,000 public sector workers
Doctors, teachers and police officers are among those who will get a salary increase of up to 3.1%.
Coronavirus: 'Infection here for many years to come'
Even progress in developing a vaccine is unlikely to mean the virus will be eliminated, MPs hear.
Coronavirus: NHS nurses told 'lives would be made hell'
Staff dealing with dying patients faced "horrendous" bullying for raising concerns, it is claimed.
Senior Bradford nurse survives 40-day coronavirus coma
A senior nurse is applauded out of hospital by colleagues after surviving a 40-day Covid coma.
Shrewsbury and Telford maternity review expanded
The investigation into care at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust is the largest of its kind.
Coronavirus could lead to thousands more cancer deaths
Disruption to essential cancer services means treatable tumours will have been missed, experts say.
Mother creates app for people caring for children with health conditions
Jessica Barker's app is designed for families of children with severe health conditions.
Coronavirus: Outbreak investigated at Motherwell contact tracing centre
An investigation is under way after six people test positive at the NHS call centre in Motherwell.
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