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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'owes his life to NHS staff'
The PM thanks those who treated him for coronavirus as the public is reminded to stay at home.
Coronavirus: 'UK likely to be worst affected country in Europe'
Wellcome Trust director Sir Jeremy Farrar says the number of deaths should plateau in the next few weeks.
Coronavirus: Front-line NHS staff 'at risk of PTSD'
There is a risk of a "future mental health crisis", the British Psychological Society says.
Coronavirus: 'Local shortages' of intensive care drugs
Some painkillers and sedative drugs used in intensive care are "a bit stretched", the BBC learns.
Coronavirus: 917 new coronavirus deaths as UK told to stay home
It takes the total number of people who have died in hospital with the virus to 9,875.
Coronavirus: Priti Patel 'sorry if people feel there have been failings' on PPE
Home Secretary Priti Patel says "there are going to be problems" dealing with the unprecedented pandemic.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson makes 'very good progress' out of intensive care
Boris Johnson has received messages from his fiancee as his hospital care for coronavirus continues.
Coronavirus: PPE shortage is distribution issue, says Hancock
The health secretary says there is still "work to do" to ensure those on the NHS frontline have the protective equipment they need.
Coronavirus: US death toll passes 2,000 in a single day
America now has half a million confirmed coronavirus cases but the outbreak may soon begin to level off.
Coronavirus: How GPs have stopped seeing most patients in person
The move to online appointments is a huge change as data shows fewer than 1% were done this way last year
Coronavirus: 'Deadly resurgence' if curbs lifted too early, WHO warns
Countries should be cautious about lifting lockdown measures, the World Health Organization says.
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams shows his inhaler
Jerome Adams took his inhaler out while discussing the impact of Covid-19 on black people.
Coronavirus: Hancock says PPE distribution a 'Herculean logistical effort'
The Health Secretary has said 742 million pieces of protective equipment have now been distributed.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson taking short walks as care continues
The prime minister thanks the NHS team looking after him for "the incredible care he has received".
Are minorities being hit hardest by coronavirus?
Statistics show people from ethnic minorities have been hard hit by coronavirus in the US, but what about the UK?
Coronavirus: Sick children hospital treatment 'hit' during pandemic - leaked email
Children with illnesses unrelated to Covid-19 could be coming to harm, NHS official's leaked email says.
Coronavirus: Can we 3D-print our way out of the PPE shortage?
The 3D printer community is creating kit for healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Lockdown, a baby and MND - but I'm feeling great
Lucy Lintott is the youngest person in Scotland with motor neurone disease - and is now facing a mountain of new challenges.
Coronavirus: UK claps for NHS, carers and key workers
People around the UK did a round of applause for all of the people working in the fight against coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Teacher's warning after recovering from Covid-19
Primary school teacher Brian Mephin says it's "amazing to be around the people you love" after recovering from coronavirus.
Papworth nurse: Coronavirus patients 'quite a lot younger at times'
A nurse treating coronavirus patients talks of the mental "challenge" of working in intensive care.
Coronavirus: A&E visits drop sharply as calls to 111 double
The number of people going to A&E in England dropped substantially last month, official figures show.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson's health continues to improve, says No 10
Boris Johnson has spent his third night in intensive care being treated for Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Hospital phone company refuses to remove fees
Mobile companies axe hospital charges but Hospedia, which provides bedside phones, refuses.
Coronavirus: WHO chief urges end to 'politicisation' of virus
The comments come as President Trump continues his attacks on what he calls the "China-centric" WHO.
Coronavirus: Sue Martin describes the trauma of husband being in an ICU
Sue Martin describes the trauma of her husband Mal being admitted to an ICU with coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Why do we talk about 'fighting' illness?
Dominic Raab's been criticised for his comments on Boris Johnson's coronavirus, but is this fair?
Coronavirus pressures 'put organ transplants at risk'
The coronavirus epidemic is threatening the UK's organ transplant programme, experts warn.
Wheelchair fitness: Surviving coronavirus lockdown on wheels
The BBC’s Frank Gardner shows how he’s keeping fit during the UK's coronavirus lockdown measures.
Coronavirus: Will summer make a difference?
Other coronaviruses are sensitive to the seasons.
Coronavirus: US records highest death toll in single day
More than 1,800 deaths were recorded on Tuesday including that of influential folk singer John Prine.
Coronavirus: How England lags behind other UK nations on testing
Official data suggests testing in England has been slower than in Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland.
Coronavirus: Are dentists open during the lockdown?
The British Dental Association says dentists are being bombarded by calls from patients in pain.
Coronavirus tests: Cambridge University lab sets daily target of 30,000
It is part of the government's goal of achieving 100,000 tests each day by the end of April.
Coronavirus: Oxford junior doctors keep video diaries
Junior doctors Emma and Adam are becoming doctors a year early to help with the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus: Ambulance staff 'feeling unprotected'
The GMB union says ambulance staff are still being put at risk by a lack of adequate protective equipment.
Coronavirus: 'Please learn from Wuhan's mistakes'
As the Chinese city lifts its quarantine, residents share lessons learnt from the outbreak.
Coronavirus: What happens in an intensive care unit?
As Boris Johnson continues to be treated for coronavirus in an ICU, we take a look at how they work.
Coronavirus: Mental health hotline for NHS staff
Health workers can call or text the free number to get support and advice during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: The effects on the most vulnerable
Paula has complex medical needs, she relies on her assistance dog, carers and a nurse for help. Coronavirus has already affected the care she receives.
Coronavirus: Raab confident Boris Johnson will 'pull through'
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the prime minister remains in good spirits while in intensive care.
The battle against a vicious disease
Fergus Walsh is humbled by the astonishing dedication of NHS staff on the coronavirus front line.
Coronavirus: NHS volunteers to start receiving tasks
More than 750,000 people signed up to join the "volunteer army" to support 2.5 million at-risk people.
Coronavirus: Warning over daily death figures
Spikes or dips may in part reflect bottlenecks in the reporting system, rather than real changes in the trend.
Coronavirus: 'Being in intensive care was very frightening'
Faiz Ilyas, 24, describes how it felt to be given oxygen in hospital after contracting coronavirus.
Coronavirus: China reports no Covid-19 deaths for first time
For the first time since January, China reports no coronavirus-related deaths.
Coronavirus: 'High risk' list misses off thousands of people
Transplant patients and people with lung diseases are among those who have been missed off the list.
Most coronavirus deaths occurring in hospitals
Latest figures show some are happening in the community but most are on hospital wards.
Coronavirus: What is intensive care and which patients need it?
Doctors say PM Boris Johnson has been moved there as a precaution, should he need more complex care.
Coronavirus doctor's diary: The oxygen supply problem
Hospitals need to supply oxygen to more beds than is currently possible, so doctors are searching for hacks.
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