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Updated 2025-06-18 10:45
Coronavirus: 'More than two million' waiting for cancer care in UK
More than 23,000 cancers could have gone undiagnosed during lockdown, Cancer Research UK says.
Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death
Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis.
Coronavirus: UK exceeds 200,000 testing capacity target
The UK had capacity to conduct 205,634 tests on Saturday, reaching its target one day early.
Coronavirus: Shielding changes will make a 'huge difference' - Robert Jenrick
The communities secretary says the rate of infection is low enough to allow those who have been shielding to do "modest things".
Coronavirus: Raab defends relaxation of lockdown rules
The foreign secretary stresses the "cautious" approach adopted, ahead of measures easing in England.
Coronavirus: Dominic Raab defends lockdown relaxation measures in England
The foreign secretary admitted that the government's five-level, colour-coded alert system was not yet at level three.
Coronavirus: Some people shielding allowed outdoors from Monday
Some restrictions on vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus are to be eased after 10 weeks.
Coronavirus: IVF pause like 'rug pulled beneath you'
A couple whose IVF treatment was delayed say struggling to start a family has been "heart-wrenching".
Coronavirus: 'I'm high risk but made a full recovery'
Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus.
Coronavirus: 'Dangerous moment' as UK lockdown eases
The public must be "sensible" after scientists warn of risks of lifting lockdown, medical chief says.
Coronavirus: 'Don't tear the pants out of it' warns scientist on lockdown easing
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer has warned the public to be sensible as lockdown eases in England.
Coronavirus: Tory MPs call for change in 2m social distancing rule
Amid fears for the hospitality sector, one MP says relaxing the rule means fewer jobs would be lost.
Coronavirus: Scientists urge vigilance amid easing of lockdown measures
Lockdown measures in England are easing from Monday, but some scientists warn that the government is lifting restrictions too soon.
Social distancing: A practical guide to how to socialise now
Meeting friends? Here's how to handle the awkward new rules - from sharing food to avoiding hugs.
Coronavirus: GPs not told when patients removed from 'shielding lists'
This has caused confusion and anxiety among extremely vulnerable people staying at home.
Coronavirus: Relaxing lockdown 'risky' and a 'political decision'
Warning from top scientist advising government says cases are still at very high levels.
Coronavirus: What happens next?
Clive Myrie meets patients and staff on the Covid ward at the Royal London Hospital.
DIY dentistry: What is safe to do to your own teeth?
How can you treat your own teeth while waiting to see a dentist?
Coronavirus: Dental practices to reopen from 8 June
Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from Monday, 8 June.
NHS Seacole: Covid-19 rehab centre takes first patients
Covid-19 survivors can require heart, lung and muscle therapy, or psychological and social care.
About 7% have had coronavirus, says ONS survey
The estimate is based on blood tests on 885 people in England as part of a household survey by the ONS.
Coronavirus: How the virus is hitting some harder than others
The BBC’s Clive Myrie meets black and minority ethnic hospital staff and sees the impact the virus is having beyond the ward.
Coronavirus: Contact tracing like 'detective work'
As the UK prepares to unlock from the pandemic, how can contact tracing help?
Coronavirus: Test and trace system kicks off in England and Scotland
Thousands of contact tracers are tracking down close contacts of people with coronavirus.
Coronavirus deaths in US top 100,000
The US has seen more deaths (currently 100,047) and infections (1.69 million) than any other country.
Coronavirus: R number 'very similar' across UK
Scientists say there are no significant regional differences in coronavirus rates across the UK.
Coronavirus: 'Vast majority will say yes' to test and trace
Heath Secretary Matt Hancock says the vast majority of people in the UK will cooperate with the test and trace system.
Coronavirus: How a hospital and its community copes with death
How one of London’s Asian communities and its hospital copes with death during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Test and trace system will start on Thursday
Anyone coming into close contact with infected people in England will be told to isolate.
Coronavirus: Everyone in the UK is now eligible for a test
The Health Secretary has announced everyone with coronavirus symptoms is now eligible to be tested.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock outlines new isolation guidelines
From Thursday, those who have been contacted by the NHS will be asked to isolate, even if they do not have symptoms.
Coronavirus: Schools and workplaces could see 'local lockdowns'
Restrictions could be introduced if there is a local flare-up of coronavirus, a minister says.
Hairdressers say they are ready to open in June
Salons are asking the government to let them open before July to cut hair.
'I have the most antibodies in the UK'
The NHS is urging some people who have recently recovered from Covid-19 to donate plasma.
Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation
A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arson and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect harm.
Coronavirus: NHS app paves the way for 'immunity passports'
"Passports" showing individuals' health status could become the next front for fighting the pandemic.
Coronavirus: Apprentice star's ads banned over Covid-19 claims
Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.
Coronavirus: One week in one hospital
The BBC has been given unprecedented access to a hospital in the heart of London, for one week.
Coronavirus: Why can I shop but not visit my relatives?
Prof John Newton on why the risk of transmission is higher in households than in shops.
Coronavirus: UK authorises anti-viral drug remdesivir
Remdesivir shortens recovery time by about four days, research suggests.
Coronavirus deaths fall to six-week low
Early May bank holiday delays mean the true death figures are likely to have been even lower.
Coronavirus: Can it affect eyesight?
The prime minister's chief adviser says his vision was affected by coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Sports events in March 'caused increased suffering and death'
A top scientist criticises the staging of the Cheltenham Festival and Liverpool's Champions League tie.
Coronavirus: The search for antibody super donors
The NHS is urging men, under 35s and those who have recently recovered from Covid-19 to donate plasma.
Coronavirus: WHO halts trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety fears
Testing of hydroxychloroquine as a possible coronavirus treatment is suspended by the health agency.
Coronavirus: Care home creates 'drive-through' visit
After careful planning, families were able to see the residents of one care home from the safety of their cars.
Coronavirus lockdown could ‘deal fatal blow’ to HIV in the UK
Lockdown has created a unique opportunity to cut HIV transmissions in the UK, says a major sexual health clinic.
Coronavirus: What are the rules on caring for children during lockdown?
A look at the guidance as Downing Street backs Dominic Cummings over his 260-mile lockdown trip.
Coronavirus: How care home workers are trying to cope
Workers at a London care home on how they coped with a coronavirus outbreak and several deaths.
A patient who proved everyone wrong
Mary Blessington was discharged then soon deteriorated, showing that the path to recovery can be long and hard.
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