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'Sackfuls' of knitted sleeves donated after viral appeal
Paediatric nurse Catherine McConville appealed for sleeves for babies in her neo-natal unit.
Coronavirus: How to wash your hands - in 20 seconds
Dr Adele McCormick from the University of Westminster demonstrates how to wash your hands.
Coronavirus 'community transmission highly likely'
Prof Chris Whitty, the UK's chief medical adviser, tells MPs that coronavirus is being transmitted between people in the country.
Coronavirus: Cases in UK jump to 87
The UK reports its largest daily increase in cases, as two patients on a hospital ward are diagnosed.
NHS is 'failing' patients living with HIV
A report from members of Parliament says progress in reducing transmissions could be reversed.
East Kent baby deaths: 'Hospital did not learn from mistakes'
East Kent Hospitals did not learn from past failings, say a couple whose baby nearly died in 2012.
Women in labour refused epidurals, government finds
Claims that stretched resources and a lack of information for women mean some are being denied.
Coronavirus: Hospital patients to be seen via video link
Move to reduce the transmission of coronavirus in hospitals comes as hand-washing ad campaign begins.
Coronavirus: Drug shortage fears as India limits exports
It comes as the coronavirus outbreak has kept many Chinese drug ingredient manufacturers shut.
Coronavirus: Face mask ads banned for 'misleading' claims
Adverts by two firms made false claims about preventing the spread of coronavirus, watchdog rules.
'I have sensation in my breasts again'
Sarafina Nance had a new type of surgery to prevent breast cancer that meant she retained more feeling in her chest.
Coronavirus: How do I protect myself?
The BBC Health team talks through the NHS advice about protecting yourself from COVID-19.
Coronavirus: Up to fifth of UK workers 'could be off sick at same time'
Non-urgent NHS care may be delayed if the coronavirus outbreak worsens, the government says, as the number of UK cases rises to 51.
Coronavirus: School closures and travel curbs in UK plans
Measures will give the government more powers to combat a widespread outbreak, as cases rise to 39.
Women with endometriosis 'finally being believed'
MPs will hear the experiences of women with endometriosis as part of an inquiry into the condition.
'How I recovered from coronavirus and isolation'
Julie from Singapore talks candidly about being diagnosed with Covid-19 and her time in isolation.
Coronavirus: World in 'uncharted territory'
The World Health Organization says the virus is "unique" but stresses it can still be contained.
Coronavirus: Do face masks work? And other questions answered
The BBC's Fergus Walsh and expert Sian Griffiths answer your questions about the virus outbreak.
Coronavirus cases in UK could rise 'significantly', says PM
Boris Johnson says expansion of the virus is "on the cards" in the UK, as the number of cases rises to 39.
Faster access to cannabis medicines in UK
Patients should now be able to get treatments in days rather than months, say ministers.
Coronavirus: Widespread transmission in UK 'highly likely'
A public health chief warns the country must be prepared as the PM chairs an emergency meeting.
Paragliding over Tenerife's coronavirus-hit hotel
Some British tourists are heading home after a week quarantined inside their hotel rooms.
Coronavirus: Thirteen more cases confirmed in UK
Scotland's first diagnosis is among the new cases, along with 12 more patients from England.
NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition
A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager.
Coronavirus: 'Nothing ruled out' in government's virus battle tactics
Big events could be banned and schools closed in the "worst-case scenario", the health secretary says.
Coronavirus: Isolating cities in UK 'not ruled out'
The health secretary says that the government will do whatever is necessary to tackle coronavirus in the UK.
Scottish surveillance testing system for Covid-19 begins
The plan will detect community transmission of the coronavirus in the event of an outbreak in Scotland.
'I should have been challenged on my transition'
Keira Bell transitioned to a male as a teenager. Now she says the NHS clinic that treated her should have challenged the decision.
Coronavirus: Three more people test positive in England
The new cases, taking the UK's total to 23, are people who have recently returned from Italy and Asia.
Fish oil supplements offer 'little or no benefit' against cancer
Research suggests omega-3 supplements may not be as beneficial as previously suggested.
Cardigan hospital plans: 'Irreplaceable' history may be lost
There are fears the hospital built for World War One soldiers could be demolished for offices.
How calisthenics helped a former raver kickstart a new lifestyle
A former raver says calisthenics helped her through a difficult time and kickstarted a new lifestyle.
Coronavirus: Latest patient was first to be infected in UK
It is unclear how the Surrey man caught the virus, with no obvious link to overseas travel, officials say.
Coronavirus: Drive through testing begins at Edinburgh hospital
The chief medical officer warns it is "just a matter of time" before someone tests positive.
Huntington's disease: Woman with gene fails in bid to sue NHS
A woman claimed the NHS had a duty of care to tell her about her father's fatal, inherited brain condition.
Boris Johnson advises people to wash hands to avoid coronavirus
Boris Johnson says washing hands for 20 seconds or more is the "best single piece of advice we can give".
Coronavirus screening trial planned by University of Leicester
It is hoped adapted face masks can identify patients with the illness before they show any symptoms.
Coronavirus: First Welsh case among three new UK diagnoses
The latest cases, which bring the total number in the UK to 19, include the first one in Wales.
Coronavirus: British tourist describes Tenerife hotel quarantine
Lara Pennington and her family have self-isolated in their room after being quarantined in their hotel.
Learning difficulties 'link to brain connections'
After scanning 479 children's brains, researchers found they were organised in multiple "hubs".
Coronavirus: Watch how germs spread
A virology expert demonstrates how viruses can spread using UV light.
Coronavirus: On the front line in Wuhan
The BBC speaks to a Chinese doctor who has been on the front line of fighting Coronavirus in Wuhan.
Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'
The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests.
Northern Ireland diagnoses first coronavirus case
Authorities say the patient, who is the UK's 16th case, had travelled from northern Italy via Dublin.
Coronavirus: Two new cases confirmed in UK
The virus was passed on in Italy and Tenerife and brings the total number of UK cases to 15.
E. coli gut infection linked to bowel cancer
Around a fifth of people may be carrying the bacterium linked to some cancer cases, say researchers.
Heather Planner died after being given other patient's medicine
Carers gave the woman someone else's medication four times a day for two days, inquest hears.
Coronavirus Tenerife hotel quarantine: 'We don't believe it's safe'
The BBC spoke to a mother-of-two who is among more than 160 Britons quarantined in a hotel in Tenerife.
Coronavirus: How a 'drive-through' testing facility in London works
A new scheme is being introduced to ease pressure on health services, as experts expect more cases to emerge.
Coronavirus: Tenerife hotel guests 'horrified' by conditions
Selina Lund said fellow guests were not following hygiene rules to prevent the spread of the virus.
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