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Covid Sage documents: The scientific evidence and what No 10 then did
The government did not take the recommendation of a "circuit breaker" lockdown.
Covid 19: Care home visitor scheme to be piloted in England
People could see loved ones regularly in trial, if they are tested for Covid and wear PPE.
Trial to test if Vitamin D protects against Covid
Vitamin pills will be posted to 5,000 UK residents to see if they help boost immunity.
Covid: Sage scientists called for short lockdown weeks ago
The government took "robust action" at the time, such as the rule of six, a cabinet minister says.
Covid-19: Why is Essex County Council pleading for tighter restrictions?
The decision to apply for tougher measures comes amid concerns over an "exponential" rise in cases.
Shielding not needed yet, despite rising Covid rate
The most clinically vulnerable people in England will get a letter to explain how to stay safe.
Coronavirus: 'Momentous' errors worsened Austria ski resort outbreak
One of Europe's first outbreaks at two Austrian resorts could have been contained, a report says.
NHS Covid app updated to 'fix' phantom messages
People will still see alerts but will now get a follow-up message telling them to ignore it.
Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine trial paused due to ill volunteer
An independent review is under way to check if the symptoms could be a side-effect of the jab.
Coronavirus: Ethnic-minority vaccine volunteers needed
Scientists need more recruits belonging to ethnic minorities, to make sure the vaccine works for all.
Covid-19: Are we still listening to the science?
Sage and Prof Chris Whitty appear at odds with the political decisions made by government.
Long Covid: Derbyshire woman says she uses swimming to help
Louise Buxton was a healthy, 47-year-old swimming teacher but now says she struggles with symptoms of Long Covid.
The dogs trained to sniff out Covid-19
Specially trained dogs in Lebanon are learning to detect coronavirus as part of a research project.
Covid: Boris Johnson tells of 'dashboard warnings' over rise in cases
Boris Johnson rules out a full lockdown "right now" as he launches new tiers of restrictions in England.
Covid care: 'It is very serious and it is very real'
Ward manager Nadine McStein explains the pressures on staff as coronavirus admissions rise again.
'Come forward to GP about cancer symptoms', experts say
Fewer people are coming forward for lung and prostate cancer tests, charity warns.
Covid: Nightingale hospitals in northern England told to get ready
Advisers say the situation is "hotting up", and hospitals in England must prepare for more Covid patients.
Covid: Three-tier lockdown system to be unveiled in England
The Liverpool City Region is expected to face the tightest Covid restrictions under the new system.
Covid: Evidence suggests shouting and singing can spread virus
Deputy chief medical officer warns closed and crowded spaces can increase coronavirus transmission.
Covid: NHS 'determined' to keep non-Covid services running
Prof Stephen Powis says they will do everything they can to maintain capacity for non-Covid services
Flu jab 'essential' for pregnant women this winter
In rare cases, flu can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth and the death of the mother, health experts say.
Do-not-resuscitate order: care home use reviewed
Concern that care homes have blanket orders in place covering a number of residents.
Covid-19: China's Qingdao to test nine million in five days
The decision comes after Qingdao saw 12 new confirmed cases linked to a local hospital.
US Election 2020: Anthony Fauci says Trump campaign ad quote misleading
The ad appears to show Dr Anthony Fauci praising Donald Trump, but he is talking about his own work.
Rugby League star 'determined to beat MND'
BBC Breakfast has followed the Rugby League legend and his family since he was was diagnosed in 2019.
How is the plan for 48 hospitals going?
Boris Johnson says there are eight hospitals under way and 40 more to come.
'Heartbreaking insight' into impact of lockdown
The latest survey from the Born in Bradford study shows the effect of lockdown on family finances and mental health.
Covid virus ‘survives for 28 days’ in lab conditions
Researchers find SARS-Cov-2 survives for longer than thought - but only under certain conditions.
Covid: Second national lockdown possible, says top UK scientist
The UK is at a "precarious point" as coronavirus cases continue to rise, warns Prof Peter Horby.
Covid: UK at 'tipping point', top scientist warns
England's deputy chief medical officer says the country will see more deaths over the coming weeks.
Covid: Brazil's coronavirus death toll passes 150,000
The country, which recently passed five million cases, has the world's second-highest number of dead.
Covid: What is the mental health cost to the young?
Could the long-term mental health impact of virus restrictions be far more damaging than the virus itself?
Covid: South Asian hospital patients 'at greater risk of dying'
Biology is a more important factor than poverty or underlying health, research suggests.
Covid cases increase rapidly as next steps planned
There has been a marked increase in cases over recent weeks in England, especially in the north.
Coronavirus: Rapid bedside test shows promise in hospitals
The rapid test could help combat the spread of the virus in hospitals, researchers say.
Covid-19: New restrictions to be announced for parts of England 'within days' - Jenrick
Minister Robert Jenrick did not rule out closing pubs and restaurants in the worst-affected areas.
Coronavirus: Year-long waits for NHS care at highest since 2008
Hospitals struggle to get care back to normal as pandemic causes major disruption to core services.
Belgian anaesthetist accused of causing Brit's death while drunk
Helga Wauters is accused of causing the death of Xynthia Hawke while performing a Caesarian section.
Covid deaths three times higher than flu and pneumonia
Office for National Statistics data looked at the underlying cause of death in England and Wales.
Covid-19: New restrictions for parts of England likely next week
Closing pubs and restaurants and banning overnight stays in the worst-affected areas are being discussed.
Coronavirus: How A&E is coping in the pandemic
As hospital admissions for Covid-19 rise again, we take a look at a 12-hour shift in A&E.
Covid: Pubs and restaurants in central Scotland to close
The new rules will apply to all licensed premises in the central belt of the country - including Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Patients' access to vital NHS tests delayed by warehouse failure
Covid swabs and key tests for cancer could be unavailable after problems at diagnostics firm Roche.
Coronavirus: Specialist 'long Covid' clinics to be set up in England
They will offer support for people with long-term health problems after infection with coronavirus.
Covid in Scotland: Tighter restrictions on Scottish pubs expected
The new rules are likely to be focused on licensed premises in areas with higher levels of the virus.
Sugar reduction in food well below target of 20%
Between 2015 and 2019 it fell by just 3% overall, according to a Public Health England report.
Children not able to give 'proper' consent to puberty blockers, court told
The UK's only children's NHS gender clinic is facing a legal challenge at London's High Court.
Coronavirus: Health experts join global anti-lockdown movement
Scientists warn of the "devastating" effect of Covid-19 policies, calling for a return to normal for healthy people.
Local lockdown UK: Do city-wide curbs work? It's not clear
One in four people in the UK is currently subject to local interventions to prevent the spread of Covid.
Coronavirus: Scientists to map hospital spread
UK researchers want to pin down how Covid-19 can spread in hospitals despite best efforts to stop it.
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