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OCD: 'I spent 20 years preparing for the coronavirus pandemic'
How coping with OCD prepared one man for the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: 'Phone apps helped me spend time with my dying mum'
Andrew's mother was dying in hospital under lockdown, so he used technology to spend time with her.
Coronavirus: Why might the R number be higher in Scotland?
The R-value is at the heart of decisions on easing the lockdown - so why might it be different north of the border?
Coronavirus: Eight things that have kept us going in lockdown
Coronavirus has forced people in Britain to radically change the way they live their lives. Here are eight things that have helped us cope.
Coronavirus: Young men 'more likely to ignore lockdown'
Psychologists find they are more likely to meet friends than women.
Coronavirus lockdown: When will it end and how?
What is the path to normality as coronavirus leaves countries in lockdown?
Coronavirus: Sickest patients face long recovery
People who feel so ill they needed treatment in intensive care can face a long recovery that may take months.
Coronavirus: Does being overweight or obese affect how ill people get?
Could the amount of fat in our body increase complications with Covid-19?
Coronavirus: Five natural beauties to see on your daily exercise
With the lockdown prompting people to change their habits, many may be taking more notice of nature.
Coronavirus: Black Britons face 'twice the risk' of death, says ONS
Location and wealth do not fully explain the risk compared with white people, new analysis suggests.
Coronavirus: Can you compare the UK with Italy?
The UK has passed Italy's death toll but it's hard to make direct comparisons.
Coronavirus PPE: Gowns ordered from Turkey fail to meet safety standards
Up to 400,000 gowns ordered by the UK do not meet British safety standards, the government confirms.
Coronavirus: Concerns for wellbeing of babies born in lockdown
New mothers are missing out on support for their babies amidst lockdown restrictions.
Coronavirus: Why do I need to be tested?
BBC Reality Check breaks down what coronavirus testing is and why it matters.
Coronavirus: UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 30,000 deaths
The UK records a further 649 deaths, taking the total number of coronavirus deaths to 30,076.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'bitterly regrets' care home crisis
The PM says government is "working hard" to tackle it - and sets 200,000 test aim by end of month.
Coronavirus: Neil Ferguson to face no police action for 'undermining' lockdown
Scotland Yard says Prof Neil Ferguson's behaviour was "plainly disappointing" but rules out fining him.
A 'difficult day' on the Covid frontline
The BBC's James Cook spends a day with doctors and nurses dealing with coronavirus in hospital.
The patients who just can't shake off Covid-19
Most patients recover from Covid-19 quickly - but for some, symptoms linger for weeks.
Coronavirus: Prostate-cancer men swap chemo for precision drugs
Men with advanced prostate cancer can now take highly targeted hormone therapies at home.
STIs: Lockdown 'once in a lifetime opportunity' for sexual health
Experts are urging people to self-test at home now to reduce infections when lockdown ends.
Coronavirus: How long it takes to recover
Weeks, months, even a year - we look at the factors that can affect the time taken to get better.
Coronavirus: Mass testing earlier 'would have been beneficial'
The UK's chief scientist tells MPs mass testing is "part of the system that you need to get right".
Coronavirus: Doctor MP says 'government's lack of testing has cost lives’
Labour's Dr Rosena Allin-Khan questions Health Secretary Matt Hancock in the House of Commons.
Coronavirus: 'Segment and shield' way to lift UK lockdown now
Strengthen protection for high-risk people while easing restrictions for others, scientists say.
Coronavirus: Scientists publish advice to government
The Sage group raised fears people might try to buy fake test results to get an "immunity passport".
Coronavirus: France's first known case 'was in December'
The case means Covid-19 may have arrived in Europe almost a month earlier than previously thought.
Coronavirus: Key workers to trial NHS tracing app
If the Isle of Wight trial is successful, the app could be ready nationwide within weeks, ministers say.
Coronavirus: Lockdown psychiatric care 'severely disrupted'
Isolation is exacerbating psychosis symptoms for some patients, a leading psychiatrist is warning.
Coronavirus doctor's diary: Is lockdown good for your heart?
Why do fewer people seem to be having heart attacks and strokes? One theory is that the lockdown lifestyle is healthy.
Coronavirus: Thanking healthcare workers worldwide
Some of the ways that people have expressed thanks to workers on the frontline against Covid-19.
Coronavirus: NHS staff to help find out why people get sick
NHS workers are donating blood samples to find out why some of them contract Covid-19 when others don't.
Coronavirus: Lockdown life 'a challenge' for vulnerable children
Charities warn some children who are missing out on additional support at school are falling into crisis.
Coronavirus: World leaders pledge billions for vaccine fight
More than $8bn (£6.5bn) are pledged to help develop a vaccine and fund research into treatments.
Coronavirus: How it feels to be a dementia carer under lockdown
Julia and Anne, whose husbands have dementia, say they have learned "what loneliness really is".
Coronavirus: UK contact-tracing app is ready for Isle of Wight downloads
Isle of Wight council staff and healthcare workers will be invited to start testing app on Tuesday.
Nightingale Hospital in London placed on standby
The hospital will no longer be taking patients in the coming days - but could be used again if needed.
Coronavirus: UK hospital trials new treatment drug
The new drug is based around a protein that is commonly used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Coronavirus: Testing falls short of 100,000 daily target
The number of daily tests drops by a third, days after the government met its 'audacious' target.
Coronavirus: Contact tracing app to be trialled on Isle of Wight
The experiment is part of the government's track and trace strategy aimed at limiting a second wave.
Coronavirus: Doctors 'buy their own PPE or rely on donations'
A survey of 16,000 doctors reveals almost two-thirds believe they are not properly protected.
Coronavirus doctor's diary: Take care when you clap for carers
Each Thursday's clap for carers leads to a flurry of activity in Accident and Emergency, says Dr John Wright.
Coronavirus: How Covid-19 can hit the kidneys
Figures show more than 2,000 patients admitted to intensive care with Covid-19 suffered kidney failure.
Coronavirus: Intensive care and other key terms explained
Use our tool to check the meaning of key words and phrases associated with the Covid-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus: 'Covid toe' and other rashes puzzle doctors
A Spanish study identifies five rashes present in some coronavirus hospital patients.
Coronavirus: Thousands signal interest in plasma trial
It is hoped the antibodies recovered patients have built up will help clear the virus in others.
Coronavirus: 12 hours with paramedics on the Covid front-line
Tina Brennan is often the first point of contact for patients who are seriously ill with coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Parents urged to keep up child vaccinations
NHS England says all essential vaccinations are still being provided despite the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: Target reached as UK tests pass 100,000 a day
A third of the government's 122,300 tests in 24 hours were sent in the post but not necessarily completed.
Coronavirus: Fertility treatments to start again in UK
Clinics will need to prove they can offer services while protecting the safety of patients and staff.
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