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Covid-19 deaths pass 1,000 in Birmingham hospitals
The biggest trust in England confirms the number of deaths with "great sadness".
Covid-19: Up to £10,000 fine for failure to self-isolate in England
Anyone in England who tests positive has a legal duty to self-isolate or face a fine of up to £10,000.
Test and Trace: 'I feel like I’ve achieved a big fat zero'
Alex spent four months as a coronavirus tracer and spoke to only one person with the virus in that time.
Why India should worry about post-Covid-19 care
Experts say India needs more post-Covid care centres as many patients are reporting lasting symptoms.
Covid: Dementia patient's wife describes 'torture' of lack of visits
A woman describes her pain at not being able to see her husband regularly at his care home.
NHS Covid-19: App issue fixed for people who test positive
Many users in England who booked a test outside of the app had been unable to share a positive test result.
Coronavirus: UK pledges £500m to global vaccine-sharing scheme
The PM will call on world leaders to set aside differences as he sets out plans to prevent future pandemics.
Coronavirus: UK pledges support to global vaccine-sharing scheme
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the UK will give £500m to a new global vaccine-sharing scheme.
Coronavirus: Children behind rising demand for tests in England
Three times as many children under nine were tested in early September as in the previous two weeks.
Covid: Coronavirus cases in England up 60% in a week
Every case is estimated to result in between 1.2 and 1.5 further infections, government estimates find.
Covid vaccine: Trial of new coronavirus vaccine starts in UK
It is only the second vaccine to enter large scale trials in the UK and early signs suggest it can trigger an immune response.
Lizzo says body positivity has become too 'commercialised' and 'cool'
Pop star Lizzo says the movement has been hijacked by those who don't need to benefit from it.
The threat of 'vaccine nationalism'
Ros Atkins looks at why vaccine nationalism is a growing concern in the global effort to tackle Covid-19.
Polio campaigners battle misinformation and distrust
Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only two countries in the world yet to eliminate wild polio.
NHS Covid-19 app: One million downloads of contact tracer for England and Wales
Users are being urged to install the app to protect themselves and others against the resurgent virus.
NHS Covid-19 app: How to install and use it
This guide explains how to install the NHS Covid-19 app on Android smartphones and iPhones.
Covid-19: Dad lost weight to attend daughter's birth
Gavin Jackson was warned to lose weight or miss the birth of his daughter.
Coronavirus: Test turnaround times getting longer in England
Under a third of tests done in community testing centres in England are processed within 24 hours.
Hancock: 'Upgrade' may be needed to access NHS Covid app
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he understood "the challenges" around downloading the NHS Covid-19 app.
Flu jabs limited due to high demand
A leading chain, facing unprecedented demand, suspends its appointment booking system.
Covid-19: UK volunteers could be given virus to test vaccine
'Human challenge trials' to test the effectiveness of possible Covid vaccines may be held in London.
Mental Health: 'Kindness can help save lives'
Kamilah was in a crisis when she found flowers with a note saying 'this is a gift'.
Covid-19: Daily reported UK cases rise by a quarter
There have been 6,178 cases in the UK in the last 24 hours, up 1,252 cases since Tuesday.
Covid: Raab defends 'targeted' new coronavirus measures
Some scientists say they don't go "anywhere near far enough", while others say they need time to work.
Yew Trees hospital: Ten staff suspended at mental health unit
Inspectors say CCTV footage appeared to show episodes of "physical and emotional abuse".
Covid-19: Health workers 'sick' with fear at thought of second wave
An NHS boss says staff anxiety is the highest he has seen in 30 years as Covid-19 cases rise again.
Covid: Boris Johnson calls for 'resolve' to fight coronavirus over winter
But Boris Johnson warns the nation further measures may be necessary if the new rules are not followed.
Blind downhill mountain biker aims to turn professional
Xavier Hopkins, who only has 10% of his sight, turned his passion for mountain biking into a career.
Coronavirus: 'Government must publish contact-tracing app data'
A health charity wants to know how well England and Wales' contact-tracing app fared in tests.
Covid: Ban on meeting in houses extended across Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon says visiting other people's homes will no longer be allowed as part of efforts to slow the virus.
Coronavirus: New Covid restrictions could last six months, says Boris Johnson
Increased fines for rule breakers and limits on wedding numbers are among the new measures in England.
Coronavirus: PM says Covid 'complacency could be our undoing'
Boris Johnson says new restrictions are needed now to avoid "more drastic action" in the future.
Covid restrictions: PM sets out new hospitality and face covering rules
Pubs must close earlier, higher fines for not wearing masks, and weddings will again be restricted.
Flu: Why we still need to worry about it this winter
Drive-through clinics and extra staff could boost England's biggest flu vaccination programme.
Covid: Deaths near lowest level since March
Deaths remain low - but government advisers warn they are set to rise again.
Covid: Pubs and restaurants in England to have 10pm closing times
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove also says that "if people can work from home they should".
Covid: School bus drivers fearful of coronavirus infection risk
Drivers and unions raise concerns about a lack of social distancing on school services.
Flu jab 'more important than ever' this winter
People can catch flu and coronavirus at the same time with serious or deadly consequences, experts warn.
Covid: UK coronavirus alert level moving to 4
The move, ahead of a statement from the PM, reflects that transmission is "high or rising exponentially".
Covid lockdown for Newport, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Blaenau Gwent
Newport, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Blaenau Gwent face new restrictions from 18:00 BST on Tuesday.
Coronavirus restrictions are extended across NI
In the last seven days, 1,014 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland.
Coronavirus: Childcare exemption added to new restrictions in England
People in affected areas will be allowed to look after children from outside their households.
UK could face 50,000 Covid cases a day by mid-October
"Speed" and "action" are required to halt the rise in cases, the UK's chief scientific adviser warns.
Dr Patrick Vallance: 'Epidemic is doubling every seven days'
Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance says measures must be taken to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Covid: UK at 'critical point' in pandemic, top scientists to warn
The government's most senior advisers are to hold a televised briefing, as coronavirus cases surge.
Music boosts memories for ethnic minority dementia patients
Charities are using tailored music to bring back memories for dementia patients from ethnic minorities.
Hancock: Follow Covid rules or they will get tougher
The country is facing a "tipping point", the health secretary says, as the government considers further restrictions.
Coronavirus: WHO sets rules for testing African herbal remedies
Sound science "will be the sole basis" for safe and effective therapies to be adopted, the WHO says.
Covid: PM considering new restrictions amid second coronavirus wave
Options include a ban on households mixing in England, as a further 4,422 UK cases are confirmed.
Cancer taskforce aims to reduce patient backlog
Patients say they have missed out on face-to-face examinations and appointments.
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