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Lives ruined as damage viewed as 'women's problems'
A review finds patients were disbelieved when raising vaginal mesh and other treatment concerns.
Robust plan for PPE 'must be in place for winter'
There must be no shortages in protective gear if the UK faces a second wave of coronavirus, say MPs.
Cumberlege review: The patients who fought for answers
The way patients' concerns over side effects were dealt with is addressed in a long-awaited review.
Coronavirus: Trump moves to pull US out of World Health Organization
The president follows up his vow to leave the world health body by formally notifying the UN.
Coronavirus: Majority testing positive have no symptoms
A survey by the Office for National Statistics looked at who had been infected in the community in England.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson criticised over 'cowardly' care home comments
The PM said "too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures" on combating coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Three England pubs close after positive tests
At least three pubs in England announce they have closed just days after opening their doors again.
Coronavirus: Wear masks in crowded public spaces, says science body
The UK is "way behind" on covering faces to limit the spread of Covid-19, says the Royal Society.
Coronavirus: What guidance did care homes get from the government?
Boris Johnson says "too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures", so what was the coronavirus guidance given to them?
India coronavirus: Life-saving Covid-19 drugs sold on Delhi black market
Desperate Indian families searching for remdesivir are paying excessive sums to black market dealers.
'Long-haulers' face lengthy recovery
Thousands of people with Covid-19 report recurring symptoms for far longer than 14 days.
Kettering General Hospital: Police to probe waiting list figures
Whistleblowers claim Kettering General Hospital manipulated data to make its figures look better.
Coronavirus could cause 35,000 extra UK cancer deaths, experts warn
The research is based on the number of missed screenings, urgent referrals and delayed treatments.
PM joins nationwide clap on NHS 72nd anniversary
The applause was inspired by the weekly Clap for Carers during the peak of the coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus: NHS England launches tool to aid long-term recovery
An online portal will launch in England later this month to help people with ongoing symptoms.
NHS anniversary: Landmarks to be lit up in weekend of celebration
Landmarks will be lit up blue ahead of a nationwide applause celebrating 72 years of the health service.
Coronavirus: Why disabled people are calling for a Covid-19 inquiry
Wheelchair-user Ginny Butcher says disabled people in the UK have been abandoned during the pandemic.
Coronavirus: 'Right thing' to be part of plasma trial
The first person to get blood plasma as a coronavirus treatment explains why she's taking part in the trial.
Coronavirus: Almost 30,000 'excess' care homes deaths
The figures from the ONS are the first to reveal the full toll of the epidemic in care homes.
Public not asked for addresses for weeks during virus tests
The data in England was missing for weeks, leading to concerns about the local spread of the virus.
Coronavirus: Care home staff and residents to get regular tests
Move in England comes after experts have been calling for the checks to contain the virus.
Coronavirus: Cardiff man meets doctor who saved his life
At one stage the oxygen level in Davide Compagnone's blood was lower than on Everest's peak.
Coronavirus: Sniffer dogs trial going 'very well'
The bio-detection dogs are already trained to detect odours of cancers, malaria and Parkinson's disease.
Leicester coronavirus outbreak timeline: Who knew what, and when?
By piecing together statements and claims, we have created a chronology of events.
Coronavirus: Sense of smell and taste 'improve for most'
A study of patients in Italy suggests the symptoms improve with time for most people.
Coronavirus: Many wait over 24 hours for test results
But data for regional drive-thru centres and mobile units in England show significant progress made.
Lockdown: Suicide fears soar in LGBT community
There has been a huge increase in the number of LGBT people seeking suicide-prevention support.
Coronavirus: 'No obvious source' of Leicester Covid-19 outbreak
The report said the increase in reported cases could be down to "growth in availability of testing".
Probe into Shropshire maternity deaths 'too late'
Tasha Turner, whose newborn daughter died in 2013 says news of the police inquiry is "bittersweet".
Coronavirus: US buys nearly all of Gilead's Covid-19 drug remdesivir
The US will acquire almost all the next three months' production of the drug from Gilead.
Coronavirus: Local testing data to be shared with councils
Leicester's mayor said officials had been trying to get hold of local data "for weeks".
Coronavirus: Immunity may be more widespread than tests suggest
A Swedish study found twice as many people had protective T-cells as tested positive for antibodies.
Coronavirus: Calls for government to plan public inquiry
The NHS ombudsman asks government to listen to patient complaints in order to learn from mistakes.
Coronavirus: Frailty 'indicator' to survival
Researchers say it is as important as age or other health issues in determining if someone may die.
Coronavirus: Snacking and family meals increase in lockdown
Young people's eating habits have meant more snacks but also more shared meals, say researchers.
Period poverty: Rise in free sanitary products needed in lockdown
Women unable to buy sanitary products have used newspaper or pillow cases instead, one charity says.
Cystic fibrosis patients offered 'life-transforming' drug
The three-drug combination, Kaftrio, will now be available on the NHS in England.
Death rate 'back to normal' in UK
It is the first time weekly deaths have been below the five-year average since mid March.
Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine trial to restart
The UK's regulator says testing of the controversial anti-malarial drug can be resumed.
Leicester lockdown tightened as coronavirus cases rise
The local lockdown means non-essential shops are shut and schools will close for most pupils in the city.
Coronavirus: How those missed off the shielding list have fared in lockdown
Transplant patients and some with rare lung diseases were initially missed off the shielding list.
Coronavirus: 'I felt least afraid when the pandemic started'
When lockdown began Seaneen Molloy's panic attacks stopped, but as restrictions are eased, her anxiety is returning.
Leicester lockdown: Coronavirus restrictions could be extended
Leicester's mayor says current coronavirus restrictions may remain in place for an extra fortnight.
Many government call handlers traced no Covid contacts
Thousands of call handlers hired to track down the contacts of coronavirus cases did not find any.
Coronavirus: Swift and dangerous turn in Texas cases, says governor
The governor says 5,000 people are being diagnosed with the virus as Texans are told to wear masks.
Nurse hugs two-year-old son after 11 weeks apart
Charlotte Cole isolated from her son George after Covid-19 was confirmed at her workplace.
Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing
It is a small spike in Hebei near Beijing but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown.
Singapore hands out coronavirus tracing devices
The government's TraceTogether tokens are aimed at people who do not have smartphones.
Coronavirus: Number of mobile testing units to more than double
A further 1,763 armed forces personnel will help with testing at the 140 new pop-up facilities.
Coronavirus: Survivors 'at risk of PTSD'
Leading doctors call for regular check ups of those who have been treated in hospital.
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