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Coronavirus: How to fly during a pandemic
Jumping on a plane looks and feels different to how it did at the start of 2020.
Coronavirus: Shielding to stop at end of July in England
And from 6 July, the extremely vulnerable will be able to meet up to six people outdoors.
Coronavirus: Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths
Growing political unrest adds to Brazil's woes, days after confirming over a million Covid-19 cases.
Coronavirus: South Korea confirms second wave of infections
The country was praised for its handling of the virus, but now cases are back on the rise.
Coronavirus: Children 'developing post-traumatic stress' from pandemic
A report from the Childhood Trust warns of a mental health crisis among disadvantaged children.
Coronavirus: Social tree climbing 'boosts mental health'
A Hampshire company that teaches tree climbing has seen a surge in interest as lockdown eases.
Leicester ramps up Covid-19 testing after cases rise
A mobile testing facility is installed in a park in Leicester as the number of cases increases.
Coronavirus: New Covid-19 tracing tool appears on smartphones
The new "exposure notification" tool is part of an update to iPhone and Android operating systems.
Coronavirus: Scam warning over NHS test and trace
Councils in England and Wales warn people to watch out for fraudsters posing as NHS contact tracers.
Coronavirus: UK's Covid-19 alert level reduced from four to three
The virus is now "in general circulation" with a "gradual relaxation of restrictions" possible.
Coronavirus: 'Secrecy' claims over Cleckheaton outbreak
Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed on Thursday there had been a localised outbreak in Kirklees.
Coronavirus: Nurses' leaders urge 'care for those who caring'
The Royal College of Nursing wants more done to look after staff on the front line or coronavirus care.
Coronavirus: South Asian people most likely to die in hospital
Patients are younger than white counterparts and far more likely to have diabetes, analysis shows.
Daughter volunteers in Chelmsford care home to see father
Nina Ambrose says she feels "so, so lucky" to be able to spend this time with her dad.
NHS child gender clinic: Staff concerns 'shut down'
Leaked transcripts show staff say they were discouraged from raising concerns at NHS child gender clinic.
Coronavirus: One in four infected by virus cannot be reached
Latest performance comes as government surveillance suggests falling rates of infection slowing.
UK virus-tracing app switches to Apple-Google model
Government now intends to launch an app in the autumn but it may still lack contact-tracing tech.
Coronavirus: What is dexamethasone and how does it work?
A cheap steroid is hailed a big breakthrough in the treatment of seriously ill Covid-19 patients.
Coronavirus: What is the true death toll of the pandemic?
Far more people have died during the coronavirus pandemic than official Covid-19 data can account for
Coronavirus: 'We need a designated shielding hour'
Natasha Howard is campaigning for a set time in the day when only people who are shielding go outdoors.
Back to school: Paediatricians seek clear plans on return
More than 1,500 sign a letter to the PM warning that the life chances of a generation are at risk.
Coronavirus: Dexamethasone being used to treat NHS patients today
Chief medical officers tell clinicians to routinely use the low-cost steroid "with immediate effect".
Coronavirus: Missed smear tests put 'pressure' on NHS
Around 600,000 women should have been seen in April and May, a charity says.
'Invisible' unpaid carers going hungry in lockdown
Unpaid carers looking after their parents and relatives are turning to food banks, say researchers.
Coronavirus: NHS staff need tests 'twice a week'
Two leading doctors said regular testing is needed to give patients confidence as the NHS reopens.
Coronavirus: Report on BAME Covid-19 deaths sparks call for action
The Public Health England report says racism may be a factor in increased risks for ethnic minorities.
Coronavirus: Prince Charles's sense of smell and taste still not back
The prince discusses his experience with Covid-19 as the royals return to public engagements.
Coronavirus: Patient credits dexamethasone with saving her life
A woman who survived Covid-19 credits a drug trial with saving her life.
Coronavirus: Dexamethasone proves first life-saving drug
Patients should be given the cheap drug without delay, after "fantastic" trial results, experts say.
Flushing 'can propel viral infection 3ft into air'
Flushing the toilet with the lid up creates a cloud of spray that may spread infection, study finds.
The lockdown challenges of a 12-year-old with autism
Marium Ahmad is worried about the prospect of going out again and wearing a face covering.
Coronavirus: Emotional journey of transplant patient
Like many other transplant patients, Ana-Rose's hope for a new liver was put on hold due to Covid.
Coronavirus: US withdraws emergency use of hydroxychloroquine
President Trump defends promoting hydroxychloroquine as the FDA says there is no evidence it works.
Coronavirus: 2m review to be completed in the 'coming weeks'
No 10 declines to say if it will be done by the time hospitality venues in England are due to reopen.
Coronavirus: Face coverings compulsory on public transport in England
Thousands of extra staff are deployed as passengers are told to cover their faces or risk being fined.
Coronavirus: Blood clots targeted in treatment trial
Scientists from Imperial College London believe a hormone imbalance could be responsible.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson launches review into 2m social distancing rule
There have been concerns the hospitality sector will struggle to be viable with the rule in place.
Coronavirus: Child psychologists highlight mental health risks of lockdown
Leading psychologists warn the education secretary that children's mental health is at risk.
Coronavirus: Racism 'could play a part in BAME Covid deaths'
The leaked report by Public Health England says factors such as racism may contribute to increased risks.
Coronavirus lockdown: 'Support bubbles' begin in England and NI
Many people will reunite with loved ones on Saturday, as lockdown rules ease for those who live alone.
Coronavirus: Basildon physio's 'mum guilt' while helping Covid-19 patients
The NHS hospital physiotherapist who helps Covid-19 patients wants to make her young family proud.
Coronavirus social-contact curbs 'put adolescents at risk'
Neuroscientists call for urgent attention to the well-being of young people isolated from friends.
Coronavirus: Deprived areas hit twice as hard
London was overwhelmingly the hardest-hit area in the country, says the Office for National Statistics.
Coronavirus: First official analysis finds PPE failings
The National Audit Office identified shortcomings in PPE provision for health and care staff.
Coronavirus: How GPs are changing the way they work
Full PPE, 'red zones' and cleaning the room between patients are now part of everyday practice.
Coronavirus: Positive tests continue to fall in England, says ONS
One in 1,700 people are thought to be infected, based on 20,000 tests in households.
Coronavirus: Government sued over care home deaths 'disgrace'
Dr Cathy Gardner is taking legal action after her father died of probable Covid-19 in April.
Coronavirus: 'Start public inquiry now to prevent more deaths'
An immediate public inquiry could help save lives, say relatives of 450 virus victims.
Coronavirus: 'Earlier lockdown would have halved death toll'
Former government adviser Prof Neil Ferguson was giving evidence to a committee of MPs.
Coronavirus: How air passengers can stay safe
Health experts say passengers should wear face masks and board planes one row at a time.
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