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Coronavirus: Face masks and coverings to be compulsory in England's shops
The health secretary says the new rule aims to give shoppers confidence and protect retail staff.
Portsmouth hospital A&E appointments trial used by 200 patients
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust hopes it will reduce the risk of Covid-19 spreading in waiting areas.
Stranger offers to pay for pregnant NHS worker's car damage
New maternity clothes were taken from pregnant Becky Jones's car while she was having dinner.
Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike
The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar.
Coronavirus: People told to phone ahead before going to A&E
The move at Wales' biggest A&E department does not apply to emergency cases.
Coronavirus: More than 100 outbreaks tackled a week, says Matt Hancock
"Targeted action" means outbreaks are being swiftly dealt with, the health secretary says.
Coronavirus: Llamas provide key to immune therapy
Llamas' specially evolved small antibodies are the basis for a coronavirus treatment breakthrough.
Gloucester barbers trained to spot mental health issues
A hairdressing salon is using its bond with customers to help them with mental health issues.
'Breakthrough' cancer study adds to Super Strong Sophie's legacy
The father of a five-year-old who died from cancer says he is proud she could help researchers.
Coronavirus: South Africa bans alcohol sales again to combat Covid-19
It is one of several restrictions introduced by President Ramaphosa amid rising infection rates.
Coronavirus: Florida sets new state daily case record of 15,299
A 24-hour tally of 15,299 new coronavirus cases eclipses the worst rates seen in New York in April.
Coronavirus: Calls for government to clarify face coverings in England
Boris Johnson says a "stricter" approach to face coverings is needed in confined spaces such as shops.
Coronavirus: Conservative councillor PPE contracts questioned
Labour says the government must "come clean" on PPE procurement process after £120m face shield deals.
Coronavirus: Dementia patients 'deteriorating' without family visits
Relatives fear residents with dementia are deteriorating as coronavirus restrictions limit visitors.
Coronavirus: Data shows cases in England falling
Two reports charting coronavirus show cases in England falling - with Leicester also seeing a fall.
Government says sorry to women 'ignored' by doctors
The health minister apologises to women, and their children, failed by healthcare professionals.
Coronavirus: Asymptomatic testing for taxi drivers and cleaners in England
A pilot in England will test people without symptoms working in 'high-contact' jobs.
Coronavirus: Planned ops in May fell by 80% in England
NHS England figures reveal how the pandemic has changed planned surgery, tests and A&E.
Nursing and midwife numbers jump by record amount
There are 18,000 more registered than a year ago, but some fear the pandemic could hit recruitment.
Care homes face staffing 'black hole' with new immigration bill
Health and social care leaders warn the prime minister about the impact of the new immigration bill.
Coronavirus: Hillingdon Hospital shuts to emergencies after outbreak
Seventy members of staff from Hillingdon Hospital in west London are self-isolating.
Lives ruined as damage viewed as 'women's problems'
A review finds patients were disbelieved when raising vaginal mesh and other treatment concerns.
Robust plan for PPE 'must be in place for winter'
There must be no shortages in protective gear if the UK faces a second wave of coronavirus, say MPs.
Cumberlege review: The patients who fought for answers
The way patients' concerns over side effects were dealt with is addressed in a long-awaited review.
Coronavirus: Trump moves to pull US out of World Health Organization
The president follows up his vow to leave the world health body by formally notifying the UN.
Coronavirus: Majority testing positive have no symptoms
A survey by the Office for National Statistics looked at who had been infected in the community in England.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson criticised over 'cowardly' care home comments
The PM said "too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures" on combating coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Three England pubs close after positive tests
At least three pubs in England announce they have closed just days after opening their doors again.
Coronavirus: Wear masks in crowded public spaces, says science body
The UK is "way behind" on covering faces to limit the spread of Covid-19, says the Royal Society.
Coronavirus: What guidance did care homes get from the government?
Boris Johnson says "too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures", so what was the coronavirus guidance given to them?
India coronavirus: Life-saving Covid-19 drugs sold on Delhi black market
Desperate Indian families searching for remdesivir are paying excessive sums to black market dealers.
'Long-haulers' face lengthy recovery
Thousands of people with Covid-19 report recurring symptoms for far longer than 14 days.
Kettering General Hospital: Police to probe waiting list figures
Whistleblowers claim Kettering General Hospital manipulated data to make its figures look better.
Coronavirus could cause 35,000 extra UK cancer deaths, experts warn
The research is based on the number of missed screenings, urgent referrals and delayed treatments.
PM joins nationwide clap on NHS 72nd anniversary
The applause was inspired by the weekly Clap for Carers during the peak of the coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus: NHS England launches tool to aid long-term recovery
An online portal will launch in England later this month to help people with ongoing symptoms.
NHS anniversary: Landmarks to be lit up in weekend of celebration
Landmarks will be lit up blue ahead of a nationwide applause celebrating 72 years of the health service.
Coronavirus: Why disabled people are calling for a Covid-19 inquiry
Wheelchair-user Ginny Butcher says disabled people in the UK have been abandoned during the pandemic.
Coronavirus: 'Right thing' to be part of plasma trial
The first person to get blood plasma as a coronavirus treatment explains why she's taking part in the trial.
Coronavirus: Almost 30,000 'excess' care homes deaths
The figures from the ONS are the first to reveal the full toll of the epidemic in care homes.
Public not asked for addresses for weeks during virus tests
The data in England was missing for weeks, leading to concerns about the local spread of the virus.
Coronavirus: Care home staff and residents to get regular tests
Move in England comes after experts have been calling for the checks to contain the virus.
Coronavirus: Cardiff man meets doctor who saved his life
At one stage the oxygen level in Davide Compagnone's blood was lower than on Everest's peak.
Coronavirus: Sniffer dogs trial going 'very well'
The bio-detection dogs are already trained to detect odours of cancers, malaria and Parkinson's disease.
Leicester coronavirus outbreak timeline: Who knew what, and when?
By piecing together statements and claims, we have created a chronology of events.
Coronavirus: Sense of smell and taste 'improve for most'
A study of patients in Italy suggests the symptoms improve with time for most people.
Coronavirus: Many wait over 24 hours for test results
But data for regional drive-thru centres and mobile units in England show significant progress made.
Lockdown: Suicide fears soar in LGBT community
There has been a huge increase in the number of LGBT people seeking suicide-prevention support.
Coronavirus: 'No obvious source' of Leicester Covid-19 outbreak
The report said the increase in reported cases could be down to "growth in availability of testing".
Probe into Shropshire maternity deaths 'too late'
Tasha Turner, whose newborn daughter died in 2013 says news of the police inquiry is "bittersweet".
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