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Coronavirus: Drugs to be tested on lungs of ICU patients
Researchers at Edinburgh University will study whether existing drugs can help lung tissues heal.
Coronavirus: 'Profound' mental health impact prompts calls for urgent research
Concerns over increased anxiety and isolation are already affecting the public, two surveys suggest.
Coronavirus: Hospital to trial 'glimmer of hope' blood treatment
Blood will be extracted from people who have recovered from Covid-19 and the plasma given to patients.
Coronavirus: Should I wear a mask to stop the virus?
The BBC's Laura Foster looks at the science about when and where we should wear face masks.
Coronavirus: Close family to be allowed to say goodbye to the dying
New guidelines to limit the infection risk will allow last goodbyes, the health secretary says.
World Health Organization: What is the WHO and what does it do?
President Trump has been critical - but what do others think of the "global guardian of public health"?
Coronavirus: More tests promised for care homes
Care providers welcome the pledge but predict a "major challenge" amid outbreaks at more than 2,000 homes.
Coronavirus: We can cope with peak, hospital bosses say
Thousands of intensive care and hospital beds remain available as the UK heads for a peak in coronavirus cases.
Quarter of Scottish coronavirus deaths in care homes
New figures from the National Records of Scotland suggest a total of 962 deaths have been linked to Covid-19.
'I'm going to get through anything'
A grandmother has spoken of battling back to health after being diangosed with the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: One in five deaths now linked to virus
Coronavirus prompts spike in mortality with data showing weekly deaths have hit a record high.
Coronavirus: Nurse's PPE 'like soldier without combat gear'
Jeanette Leonard says her "lovely" friend "paid the ultimate price" due to a lack of PPE.
Coronavirus: Rising commercial PPE costs 'frustrating', says care home CEO
The CEO of Methodist Homes says a secure supply chain from government would mean avoiding inflated prices.
Measles resurgence fear amid coronavirus
Millions of children risk missing out on measles vaccines, Unicef warns.
Coronavirus: Older people being 'airbrushed' out of virus figures
Charities voice concern for care home residents and call for daily updates on virus deaths in the system.
Coronavirus: Baroness Altmann says health system is 'stacked against' care homes
Baroness Altmann spoke out as figures from the ONS revealed 217 care home deaths in England and Wales mentioned Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Health workers around the world on fears and fighting virus
Medics from countries around the world on their fears and the challenges of fighting Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Don't expect changes to UK lockdown this week - Dominic Raab
The government says it could change its advice on using face masks if evidence supported such a move.
Coronavirus: Gown supply 'critically low' in some hospitals
It comes as the number of coronavirus deaths in UK hospitals rises to 11,329 - up by 717 since Sunday.
Coronavirus: 'Difficult' cancer care decisions taken
Some treatments can weaken the immune system and put patients at more risk from Covid-19, experts say.
Coronavirus: Body-bag stocks 'in danger of running out'
Health workers have had to wrap bodies in sheets and polythene bags, according to reports.
Coronavirus: Winchester medical student graduates early
Junior doctor Molly Dineen has graduated early to help NHS workers in the fight against coronavirus.
Cornwall's coronavirus bikers delivering to the vulnerable
A group of motorbike riders made up of volunteers is helping vulnerable people who are self-isolating in Cornwall.
Coronavirus: 'Sombre day' as UK deaths hit 10,000
The health secretary stresses the danger of the "invisible killer" and welcomes the public's effort to stay home.
Coronavirus: UK could be 'worst affected' country in Europe
The warning - from a government scientific adviser - comes as UK coronavirus deaths are set to pass 10,000.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'owes his life to NHS staff'
The PM thanks those who treated him for coronavirus as the public is reminded to stay at home.
Coronavirus: 'UK likely to be worst affected country in Europe'
Wellcome Trust director Sir Jeremy Farrar says the number of deaths should plateau in the next few weeks.
Coronavirus: Front-line NHS staff 'at risk of PTSD'
There is a risk of a "future mental health crisis", the British Psychological Society says.
Coronavirus: 'Local shortages' of intensive care drugs
Some painkillers and sedative drugs used in intensive care are "a bit stretched", the BBC learns.
Coronavirus: 917 new coronavirus deaths as UK told to stay home
It takes the total number of people who have died in hospital with the virus to 9,875.
Coronavirus: Priti Patel 'sorry if people feel there have been failings' on PPE
Home Secretary Priti Patel says "there are going to be problems" dealing with the unprecedented pandemic.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson makes 'very good progress' out of intensive care
Boris Johnson has received messages from his fiancee as his hospital care for coronavirus continues.
Coronavirus: PPE shortage is distribution issue, says Hancock
The health secretary says there is still "work to do" to ensure those on the NHS frontline have the protective equipment they need.
Coronavirus: US death toll passes 2,000 in a single day
America now has half a million confirmed coronavirus cases but the outbreak may soon begin to level off.
Coronavirus: How GPs have stopped seeing most patients in person
The move to online appointments is a huge change as data shows fewer than 1% were done this way last year
Coronavirus: 'Deadly resurgence' if curbs lifted too early, WHO warns
Countries should be cautious about lifting lockdown measures, the World Health Organization says.
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams shows his inhaler
Jerome Adams took his inhaler out while discussing the impact of Covid-19 on black people.
Coronavirus: Hancock says PPE distribution a 'Herculean logistical effort'
The Health Secretary has said 742 million pieces of protective equipment have now been distributed.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson taking short walks as care continues
The prime minister thanks the NHS team looking after him for "the incredible care he has received".
Are minorities being hit hardest by coronavirus?
Statistics show people from ethnic minorities have been hard hit by coronavirus in the US, but what about the UK?
Coronavirus: Sick children hospital treatment 'hit' during pandemic - leaked email
Children with illnesses unrelated to Covid-19 could be coming to harm, NHS official's leaked email says.
Coronavirus: Can we 3D-print our way out of the PPE shortage?
The 3D printer community is creating kit for healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Lockdown, a baby and MND - but I'm feeling great
Lucy Lintott is the youngest person in Scotland with motor neurone disease - and is now facing a mountain of new challenges.
Coronavirus: UK claps for NHS, carers and key workers
People around the UK did a round of applause for all of the people working in the fight against coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Teacher's warning after recovering from Covid-19
Primary school teacher Brian Mephin says it's "amazing to be around the people you love" after recovering from coronavirus.
Papworth nurse: Coronavirus patients 'quite a lot younger at times'
A nurse treating coronavirus patients talks of the mental "challenge" of working in intensive care.
Coronavirus: A&E visits drop sharply as calls to 111 double
The number of people going to A&E in England dropped substantially last month, official figures show.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson's health continues to improve, says No 10
Boris Johnson has spent his third night in intensive care being treated for Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Hospital phone company refuses to remove fees
Mobile companies axe hospital charges but Hospedia, which provides bedside phones, refuses.
Coronavirus: WHO chief urges end to 'politicisation' of virus
The comments come as President Trump continues his attacks on what he calls the "China-centric" WHO.
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