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Coronavirus: Coming 5,000 miles to die for the NHS
Two British-Sudanese doctors became the first doctors to die of coronavirus in the UK. This is their story.
Coronavirus: Staying home this weekend 'not a request', UK told
People are told to stay at home, despite expected good weather, in honour of two nurses who died.
Coronavirus: UK trialling existing and new medicines
The government explains how clinical tests are checking if existing medicines could treat Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Nightingale Hospital opens at London's ExCel centre
It comes as the Queen will address the nation on Sunday, as the number of deaths rises to 3,602.
Coronavirus: Nurse Areema Nasreen dies with Covid-19
The mother-of-three died at Walsall Manor Hospital, while a second nurse has also died in Kent.
The impact my husband's death had on NHS staff
After being told her husband was dying from Covid-19, Sandra Wilson heard the doctor crying down the phone.
Coronavirus: Test goal will take 'huge amount of work', says Hancock
The health secretary has promised 100,000 tests a day but there are questions about how it will be achieved.
Coronavirus: Prince Charles opens NHS Nightingale Hospital
Prince Charles sends his thanks as the first UK emergency field hospital to treat coronavirus patients opens.
Hancock: 'It was like having glass in my throat'
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he lost half a stone when he fell ill with Covid-19.
‘I just had a baby - now I’m going to the frontline’
A nurse in NYC ended her maternity leave early to help her colleagues on the frontline.
Coronavirus doctor's diary: Making rapid life-and-death decisions
Covid-19 cases have been filling wards at Bradford Royal Infirmary, and leaving staff with tough decisions to make.
The staff battling coronavirus in a Barcelona ICU
The head of the intensive care unit at one of Spain's biggest hospitals show us what staff are facing.
Clap for Carers: UK applauds NHS staff and key workers
A second "Clap for Carers" tribute saw the country salute NHS staff and other key workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: 'Transmission rate may have fallen below one', says NHS England
Steve Powis says there is early academic evidence to support the idea coronavirus infections could reduce.
Matt Hancock: 'I'll stop at nothing to protect frontline staff'
Matt Hancock says he'll make sure that NHS staff have the right equipment to be safe and do their jobs.
Coronavirus: Health experts 'frustrated' by low UK virus testing
Some 2,921 people have died with coronavirus in UK hospitals, as PHE calls for more NHS staff testing.
Coronavirus: Doctors face agonising life-death decisions
Medics are told they will need to decide who gets the most critical care as coronavirus spreads
Don't send rainbow pictures to Nightingale hospital, NHS says
Despite a social media shout-out for rainbow artwork, the NHS has now asked people to share their pictures online only
Coronavirus: Volunteers help protect NHS workers
The army of volunteers making essential supplies for NHS workers fighting Covid-19.
Recovering from coronavirus: Three harrowing stories of surviving Covid-19
We have spoken to three people who were hospitalised after contracting coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Meet the ex-NHS staff who are returning to work
Thousands of ex-NHS staff have returned to work to help fight coronavirus after a government appeal.
Coronavirus: Should the UK use drones to disinfect public spaces?
A group is calling for a change in regulation so drones can spray disinfectant in public places
Coronavirus: more health myths to ignore
Reality Check tackles misleading health advice being shared online
Coronavirus: Why some people with symptoms in India are living in trees
Many thousands of people in India have left cities and returned to their villages amid a nationwide lockdown order which has caused confusion and anger.
WHO 'deeply concerned by coronavirus 'rapid escalation'
WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu says deaths have more than doubled in the past week.
Coronavirus: GP surgery apology over 'do not resuscitate' form
Patients with life-limiting conditions were asked to sign a "do not resuscitate" form via a letter.
Coronavirus: NHS 111 has 1.7 million queries in 15 days
Most of the queries, from people flagging potential symptoms, were handled online.
Coronavirus: Hospitals urged to use lab space to test NHS staff
The advice comes as the government faces growing criticism over a lack of testing for frontline staff.
Coronavirus: Greatest test since World War Two, says UN chief
UN boss António Guterres calls for an "immediate co-ordinated" global response to tackle the crisis.
Coronavirus: Transforming London's ExCeL centre into Nightingale hospital
The ExCeL centre has become the Nightingale and is due to start taking coronavirus patients this week.
Coronavirus: 13-year-old boy dies, says London hospital trust
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab is thought to be the youngest person to have died with the virus in the UK.
Coronavirus: UK must go 'further, faster' to increase testing capacity
The government is working to increase coronavirus tests, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says.
Coronavirus: UK considers virus-tracing app to ease lockdown
Study describes how app would alert citizens if someone they came into contact with tests positive.
Coronavirus: Home abortions approved during outbreak
The government in England has changed its mind on home abortion several times.
Coronavirus: Why the UK death count is an inexact science
New figures offer more information on the toll of Covid-19 but do not give us the full picture.
Blood test 'can check for more than 50 types of cancer'
The test could help diagnose tumours sooner, often before any symptoms, scientists hope.
Coronavirus: UK measures 'making a difference'
People are heeding the advice to stay home to keep pressure off the NHS - and it's working, says adviser.
NHS boss: Nightingale hospital an 'extraordinary team effort'
London's Docklands area is now home to a temporary Covid-19 hospital.
Coronavirus: 20,000 former NHS staff return to fight virus, PM says
In a video posted online, the prime minister says the UK can get through the pandemic "together".
Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why are people stealing hospital supplies?
Dr John Wright explains how Bradford Royal Infirmary is preparing for a "tsunami" of Covid-19 cases.
Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid
Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.
Coronavirus: Self-isolation when you are affected by dementia
Families affected by dementia are adjusting to develop new routines away from external support.
Coronavirus: Six months before UK 'returns to normal' - deputy chief medical officer
The UK faces reviews of measures every three weeks for six months or more, says deputy chief medical officer.
Coronavirus: When can the UK get back to normal?
The deputy Chief Medical Officer for England says social distancing measures will likely be in place in some form for six months.
Coronavirus NHS workers 'told to close our eyes if patient coughs'
There's huge anxiety in the NHS over coronavirus and the lack of protective equipment, Dr Guddi Singh says.
Coronavirus: Gove defends not joining EU ventilator scheme
The cabinet minister says that the UK has not been disadvantaged by the government's decision not to join.
Coronavirus: Things will get worse before getting better, PM warns
Measures to target coronavirus may get tougher, Boris Johnson says in letter sent to every UK home.
Coronavirus: Doctors urge 'difficult conversations' about death
Palliative care experts urge people to have the "difficult conversations" before it's too late.
Coronavirus: No time for complacency, says NHS England
NHS England's medical director says "every one of us has a part to play" to keep the death toll down.
NHS England: 'Now is not the time to be complacent'
NHS England's medical director urges people to continue government advice to beat Covid-19.
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