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Spain and India are among the nations to suspend flights amid concern over spread of new variant.
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Areas of England outside the South East say the new variant of Covid-19 is likely to be circulating.
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Some EU states could begin rolling out the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine as early as Sunday.
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The number of daily infections in the UK reaches an all-time high, as new restrictions come into force.
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How has a new coronavirus variant become the most common form of the virus in parts of England?
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For those who can meet up on Christmas Day, what can be done to reduce the spread of coronavirus?
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The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.
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Dr Nathalie MacDermott, 38, explains how Covid-19 has affected her life.
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No 10 sources said the PM chaired meetings on Friday amid "growing concerns" about Covid infection rates.
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Nearly 90% of hospital beds in England are full as hospitals try to cope with the demands of Covid.
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The BBC's Caroline Wyatt looks at what medical advances might bring for people with multiple sclerosis.
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Office for National Statistics figures suggest one in every 95 people in England has the virus.
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Official guidance has identified 28 common symptoms like dizziness, breathlessness and chest pain.
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Covid Christmas rules: Who can I see at Christmas time?
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Pupils and staff have infection rates which mirror rates outside the school gates, a study found.
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Mal Martin's family were told there was almost zero chance of survival after he contracted Covid-19.
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Dr John Wright thought he'd had Covid in spring - but last week he tested positive. So what's going on?
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Waiting times grow across the UK for potentially life-saving MRI and CAT scans, figures show.
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Dentists warn targets in England could make them prioritise routine check-ups over complex cases.
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People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy.
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Modelling suggests if most households get together in bubbles, infection rates could rise sharply.
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A care home pilot for the Covid jab begins ahead of a possible rollout before Christmas.
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The Office for National Statistics says more than 150,000 people could be affected.
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But details are yet to be confirmed on whether advice on household mixing will be toughened.
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Midwives question the timing of the NHS England guidance, saying safety is paramount.
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Health Minister Nadhim Zahawi says it is a "really good start" to the UK's programme.
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The country closes schools and non-essential businesses in an attempt to curb the virus.
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Fitness apps saw a spike in sign-ups from users exercising during the pandemic.
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The vaccine, which is manufactured in West Lothian, could be available by the end of 2021.
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The analysis by US experts concludes the Moderna jab is safe, clearing the way for approval within days.
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Officials from the four UK nations discuss the plans, as top medical journals call them a "blunder".
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Secondary-school pupils in England who have been in contact with a positive case will have daily tests.
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From cancelled operations to benefit claim rises, how has the pandemic impacted peoples' lives?
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The much-delayed figures show 1,264 people in Scotland died of drug misuse last year.
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Total deaths in the UK have been 20% above normal in recent weeks, but that figure has now dropped.
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Measures designed to contain the coronavirus pandemic will change how millions of people celebrate.
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The poorest families have been hardest hit, with children hungrier and unhappier, report says.
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An MPs' report examined the impact of the Covid pandemic on people from black and Asian backgrounds.
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Many tier three areas have falling infection rates but the virus is spreading elsewhere.
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Parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will also face the toughest restrictions, the health secretary says.
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Front-line staff warn relaxing rules for the festive period is not a "luxury" the NHS can afford.
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Professor Chris Witty told a press conference there was "no evidence" it was more dangerous.
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It's the toughest level of restrictions in England but what does it mean you can no longer do?
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Doctors are having to cancel vaccination appointments because the doses haven't arrived as planned.
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The new strain may be growing faster in some parts of the country, Health Secretary tells MPs.
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A new variant of Covid-19 could be speeding up the spread of cases in parts of south east England, says Matt Hancock.
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Annie Innes, 90, from South Lanarkshire, is the first person to be be vaccinated in a care home.
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A woman says concerns her husband could miss their son being born was a major factor in the decision.
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The US president asks for an "adjustment" to plans to vaccinate senior officials in the coming days.
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Surgeries in more than 100 locations are receiving their first deliveries of the Pfizer jab.