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She got ill when the pandemic hit - and still is, six months later
For some people Covid just will not go away. One woman who thinks she had it has made an Instagram diary.
Coronavirus: US passes six million Covid-19 cases
More than 183,000 people in the US have now died, almost a quarter of the world's Covid-19 tally.
Coronavirus: University return 'could spark Covid avalanche'
Lecturers say cases may soar as students move in, but ministers insist institutions are prepared.
Coronavirus: Schools could go part-time and year-group bubbles be sent home
Contingency plans include part-time secondaries and whole year-groups sent home where cases confirmed.
Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists
A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus.
Coronavirus: Winter plans revealed in leaked Sage report
A leaked government report suggests a “reasonable worst case scenario” of 85,000 Covid deaths this winter.
Coronavirus cases continue to level off in England - ONS
The figures are based on tests on people in their homes, whether they have symptoms or not.
Coronavirus: Health workers' army to be trained to deliver Covid vaccine
They would include midwives, physiotherapists and possibly even dentists, the government says.
Coronavirus: Wales has 'one of lowest' Covid-19 mortality rates
Figures also show 14 Welsh communities have not registered any deaths involving Covid-19.
Coronavirus: 'Reassuring' study of children's 'tiny' risk
Severe Covid-19 is rare and dying from it exceptionally rare, a study of UK hospital data finds.
Coronavirus loss of smell: 'Meat tastes like petrol'
A phenomenon called parosmia has left coronavirus survivors trapped in a world of distorted scents.
Coronavirus: Daily cases highest since mid-June
The number of new positive test results has risen to 1,522 in the past 24 hours.
Coronavirus: High-risk health workers 'may not be protected' in Wales
Guidance has changed but the Welsh government says that reflects low infection rates.
Coronavirus: Self-isolation payment for low-income workers
The benefit will be trialled in some parts of north-west England where coronavirus cases have risen.
Boris Johnson hires personal trainer Harry Jameson
The prime minister has previously said he was "too fat" when he was hospitalised with coronavirus.
Period poverty: Schools 'not aware' they can order free tampons
Charities say the scheme should be promoted after less than 40% of schools order free products.
UK flu jab rates prompt complacency warning
Experts fear the winter flu season could coincide with a rise in Covid-19 infections.
Coronavirus: Obesity 'increases risks from Covid-19'
Researchers also warn that a vaccine against coronavirus could be less effective among the obese.
First Scotland deaths after positive test for six weeks
Two deaths of people who tested positive in the last 28 days have been recorded - the first fatalities since 16 July.
Coronavirus: Face coverings U-turn for England’s secondary schools
Pupils must wear masks in corridors in local lockdown areas after the government reversed its guidance.
Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding diagnosed with breast cancer
The 38-year-old star says she is doing her best to stay positive after the "devastating" diagnosis.
Spreadsheet error led to Edinburgh hospital opening delay
A new report reveals the catalogue of mistakes that left an Edinburgh children's hospital unusable.
Oral sex linked to vaginal condition bacterial vaginosis
Researchers explored what effect mouth bacteria have on microbes that live and grow in the vagina.
Coronavirus: Nottinghamshire woman, 75, 'first positive test within UK'
The woman is also believed by scientists to be the first in the UK to die after contracting Covid-19.
Heads want to know if masks allowed in school
Head teachers in England want clarification over whether staff or pupils can wear masks in school.
Coronavirus: One in eight hospital cases were 'caught on-site'
Researchers looked at more than 1,500 coronavirus cases in hospitals at the peak of its spread.
Having some caffeine in pregnancy 'is fine'
A couple of cups of coffee a day should not be risky despite 'alarmist' new research, experts say.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says it is 'vitally important' children return to class
Boris Johnson tries to reassure parents that schools are Covid-secure, ahead of term starting.
Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?
Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.
US allows emergency use of blood plasma treatment for coronavirus patients
The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure.
Coronavirus: Schools let down by lack of 'plan B', says union
Extra staff, more space and clear guidance is needed to reopen safely, the National Education Union says.
Coronavirus: 'I became alcoholic during lockdown'
Chris McLone's story is far from unique, say addiction specialists.
Coronavirus: Missing school is worse than virus for children - Whitty
England's chief medical officer says reopening classrooms carries an "incredibly small" risk to pupils.
Coronavirus: 'No socialising' rules in parts of North West
Households in Oldham, Blackburn and Pendle are told not to mix after coronavirus cases rise.
Coronavirus pandemic could be over within two years - WHO head
WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says "we have the technology to stop it".
Coronavirus hospitals converted back to leisure centres
Improvement works under way on tennis courts and an athletics track with plans to reopen in October.
Coronavirus antibodies tests 'put public at risk'
Home test kits that claim to show whether someone has had the virus need urgent scrutiny, researchers say.
NHS staff sign up to Covid-19 sniffer dog trial
Kettering Hospital staff are among donors providing samples to see if dogs can sniff out the virus.
Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread
It does not produce many more respiratory particles than speaking at similar volume, a study finds.
Linda Nolan and Bill Turnbull urge public not to delay cancer checks
Singer Linda Nolan and presenter Bill Turnbull urge people not to put off seeking important checks.
Breast cancer: One-dose radiotherapy 'as effective as full course'
A University College London study followed more than 2,000 women for five years after the treatment.
Coronavirus: UK 'not considering' compulsory face masks in workplaces
The government is not looking at following France in enforcing office coverings, Matt Hancock says.
Basildon University Hospital maternity unit rated 'inadequate'
Inspectors find "failings" and six serious cases after a whistleblower reports concerns.
Coronavirus: UK to ramp up coronavirus monitoring programme
More swabbing will reveal how many people in the general population are infected at any given time.
A-levels U-turn: Government considering lifting cap on medicine places
Courses to study medicine are expected to be over-subscribed after A-level results are upgraded.
South Korea tightens Covid-19 curbs amid warning of new 'crisis'
South Korea's capital sees its highest number of cases since March, many linked to a church outbreak.
Coronavirus: Care homes ask for insurance cost help
One care operator in Scarborough had an insurance quote at 880% more than their current premium.
'I'm very anxious about getting back to work'
Charities say thousands who have been shielding may have to choose between a job and their health.
Leicester lockdown: Beauty salons and nail bars to reopen
Beauty salons and nail bars are among businesses in Leicester allowed to reopen from Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Cases rise at Newark Bakkavor dessert factory
Bakkavor, which makes desserts for Waitrose and Tesco, is testing its whole workforce.
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