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Coronavirus: Local lockdown in Blackburn 'a last resort'
Cases have doubled in the past week, prompting fears of tighter restrictions in the borough.
Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine triggers immune response
Study shows the vaccine is safe, but it is still too soon to know if it can stop people from being infected.
Coronavirus: Protein treatment trial 'a breakthrough'
Synairgen says preliminary results suggest its nebuliser treatment can lower the risk of disease.
Coronavirus vaccine: UK government signs deals for 90 million doses
The vaccines are still being researched, but offer hope of getting life back to normal.
Coronavirus: 'Almost half' of Blackburn Covid-19 contacts not reached
New cases are rising around the Lancashire town, sparking warnings about the NHS test and trace system.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'does not want second national lockdown'
Having the option of a nationwide shutdown is like a "nuclear deterrent", the prime minister says.
Brighton Royal Sussex hospital staff member injured in stabbing
The 56-year-old victim is in a stable condition following the "unexplained" attack in Brighton.
Second daily jump in Covid-19 cases in Scotland
The first minister says fluctuation is "to be expected" as Scotland records another 23 Covid-19 cases.
Yorkshire Nightingale Hospital's future unclear, says council
The 500-bed hospital is based at Harrogate's Convention Centre, which is owned by Harrogate Borough Council.
Coronavirus: Wales 'could have done' to prepare for Covid-19 crisis
Wales should have been better prepared for coronavirus, the Senedd health committee's chair says.
Coronavirus: Councils in England get new powers for local shutdowns
They can now target coronavirus outbreaks at local level, cancelling events and shutting premises.
Hancock calls for urgent review into coronavirus death data in England
Deaths recorded in England may have included people who tested positive months before they died.
Coronavirus: Cuts 'took away' councils' crisis capacity
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty called for honesty about the lack of investment in health protection in recent years.
Coronavirus: Rochdale introduces new Covid-19 measures
The council is urging residents to follow extra precautions to avoid a local lockdown.
Coronavirus: £3bn for NHS to prepare for possible second wave
PM says the government is "planning for the worst" as he warns Covid-19 may be more virulent in winter.
Coronavirus: 'Deep concerns' over brain injury rehabilitation
There are 'deep concerns' at the number of brain injury survivors who have lost access to rehabilitation.
Coronavirus: Some Randox test kits 'may not meet safety standards'
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there was no evidence of harm - but the kits should not be used.
Coronavirus: Russian spies target Covid-19 vaccine research
The UK, US and Canada say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research.
Coronavirus: 'People shielding too scared to leave home'
Natasha Coates has been shielding due to her condition and feels people like her have been "forgotten".
Coronavirus: Encouraging results in vaccine trials
US and UK studies suggest promising early findings in the search for a produce an effective vaccine.
Sunken chest syndrome: NHS U-turn call for 'depressed' patients
A patient who says she had no confidence for years joins surgeons to call for surgery to resume.
Fertility rate: Shrinking population in six easy lessons
Research suggests most countries' populations will have shrunk by the end of the century.
Seven countries with big (and small) population problems
A look at seven countries facing dramatic population changes - and how they are tackling the problem.
Child vaccinations fall sharply amid pandemic, UN says
The decline in immunisations against some diseases is the first in nearly 30 years, the UN says.
Blackburn facing 'rising tide' of coronavirus cases
A health boss says the majority of new cases in the area are in the south Asian community.
Coronavirus: R number 'lower than thought' before lockdown eased in England
A study of 120,000 volunteers in England also suggests those aged 18 to 24 were more likely to test positive.
'Thermographic scans gave my son false hope'
The family of a young musician who relied on the scans says they didn't warn that his cancer had spread.
Fewer heart attacks seen by NHS amid coronavirus
Hospital admissions in England dropped by a third, suggesting thousands did not receive expert care.
Coronavirus: Smokers quit in highest numbers in a decade
Action on Smoking and Health estimates one million people have stopped smoking in the UK since April.
Coronavirus: Face masks and coverings to be compulsory in England's shops
The health secretary says the new rule aims to give shoppers confidence and protect retail staff.
Portsmouth hospital A&E appointments trial used by 200 patients
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust hopes it will reduce the risk of Covid-19 spreading in waiting areas.
Stranger offers to pay for pregnant NHS worker's car damage
New maternity clothes were taken from pregnant Becky Jones's car while she was having dinner.
Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike
The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar.
Coronavirus: People told to phone ahead before going to A&E
The move at Wales' biggest A&E department does not apply to emergency cases.
Coronavirus: More than 100 outbreaks tackled a week, says Matt Hancock
"Targeted action" means outbreaks are being swiftly dealt with, the health secretary says.
Coronavirus: Llamas provide key to immune therapy
Llamas' specially evolved small antibodies are the basis for a coronavirus treatment breakthrough.
Gloucester barbers trained to spot mental health issues
A hairdressing salon is using its bond with customers to help them with mental health issues.
'Breakthrough' cancer study adds to Super Strong Sophie's legacy
The father of a five-year-old who died from cancer says he is proud she could help researchers.
Coronavirus: South Africa bans alcohol sales again to combat Covid-19
It is one of several restrictions introduced by President Ramaphosa amid rising infection rates.
Coronavirus: Florida sets new state daily case record of 15,299
A 24-hour tally of 15,299 new coronavirus cases eclipses the worst rates seen in New York in April.
Coronavirus: Calls for government to clarify face coverings in England
Boris Johnson says a "stricter" approach to face coverings is needed in confined spaces such as shops.
Coronavirus: Conservative councillor PPE contracts questioned
Labour says the government must "come clean" on PPE procurement process after £120m face shield deals.
Coronavirus: Dementia patients 'deteriorating' without family visits
Relatives fear residents with dementia are deteriorating as coronavirus restrictions limit visitors.
Coronavirus: Data shows cases in England falling
Two reports charting coronavirus show cases in England falling - with Leicester also seeing a fall.
Government says sorry to women 'ignored' by doctors
The health minister apologises to women, and their children, failed by healthcare professionals.
Coronavirus: Asymptomatic testing for taxi drivers and cleaners in England
A pilot in England will test people without symptoms working in 'high-contact' jobs.
Coronavirus: Planned ops in May fell by 80% in England
NHS England figures reveal how the pandemic has changed planned surgery, tests and A&E.
Nursing and midwife numbers jump by record amount
There are 18,000 more registered than a year ago, but some fear the pandemic could hit recruitment.
Care homes face staffing 'black hole' with new immigration bill
Health and social care leaders warn the prime minister about the impact of the new immigration bill.
Coronavirus: Hillingdon Hospital shuts to emergencies after outbreak
Seventy members of staff from Hillingdon Hospital in west London are self-isolating.
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