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UN boss António Guterres calls for an "immediate co-ordinated" global response to tackle the crisis.
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The ExCeL centre has become the Nightingale and is due to start taking coronavirus patients this week.
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Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab is thought to be the youngest person to have died with the virus in the UK.
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The government is working to increase coronavirus tests, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says.
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Study describes how app would alert citizens if someone they came into contact with tests positive.
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The government in England has changed its mind on home abortion several times.
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New figures offer more information on the toll of Covid-19 but do not give us the full picture.
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The test could help diagnose tumours sooner, often before any symptoms, scientists hope.
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People are heeding the advice to stay home to keep pressure off the NHS - and it's working, says adviser.
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London's Docklands area is now home to a temporary Covid-19 hospital.
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In a video posted online, the prime minister says the UK can get through the pandemic "together".
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Dr John Wright explains how Bradford Royal Infirmary is preparing for a "tsunami" of Covid-19 cases.
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Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.
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Families affected by dementia are adjusting to develop new routines away from external support.
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The UK faces reviews of measures every three weeks for six months or more, says deputy chief medical officer.
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The deputy Chief Medical Officer for England says social distancing measures will likely be in place in some form for six months.
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There's huge anxiety in the NHS over coronavirus and the lack of protective equipment, Dr Guddi Singh says.
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The cabinet minister says that the UK has not been disadvantaged by the government's decision not to join.
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Measures to target coronavirus may get tougher, Boris Johnson says in letter sent to every UK home.
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Palliative care experts urge people to have the "difficult conversations" before it's too late.
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NHS England's medical director says "every one of us has a part to play" to keep the death toll down.
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NHS England's medical director urges people to continue government advice to beat Covid-19.
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Prepare for coronavirus like you would prepare for surgery, experts advise.
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Comparing the UK’s epidemic to other countries after Friday saw the biggest rise in deaths so far.
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The health secretary also has the virus, England's chief medical officer has symptoms, and the number of UK deaths jumps to 759.
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Hundreds of tests are to take place in England this weekend and be scaled up next week.
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The facilities in Manchester and Birmingham are in addition to one being built in London's Docklands.
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The family of Dr Habib Zaidi, 76, say he sacrificed his life for his job.
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Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said there would be increased antigen testing for frontline workers.
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Pictures show people across the UK stepping outside to pay tribute to the work of the NHS in the coronavirus crisis
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The UK thanks frontline coronavirus staff as firefighters agree to drive ambulances to help the NHS.
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New rules on when health staff should wear masks and gloves are expected amid the Covid-19 crisis.
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The UK government is advising us to stay two metres apart - but what does that look like?
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The death toll has risen from 475 to 578, the Department of Health and Social Care confirms.
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Amazon and Microsoft are among those helping with a dashboard to model where ventilators should go.
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Thousands of dental staff are being redeployed to aid the battle against the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Scotland's chief medical officer defends the decision to test Prince Charles and Camilla for coronavirus.
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The engineering firm developed a new type of ventilator in response to calls on behalf of the NHS.
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Anxiety UK have experienced a big rise in callers since the Covid-19 outbreak.
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New emergency guidelines dictate how much treatment a patient should receive but did not take special needs into account
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In a South Korean ICU, nurses wearing heavy self-contained respiratory systems work two-hour shifts.
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The Prince of Wales, 71, has mild symptoms but "otherwise remains in good health," Clarence House says.
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Doctors fear some patients could have the virus but no symptoms and unwittingly infect staff.
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on (#518YC)
Nancy Carter-Bradley is calling on the health secretary to ring-fence cancer treatment.
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The role of volunteers will be "absolutely crucial" in fighting coronavirus, says Boris Johnson.
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The UK's chief medical adviser said they had to be confident which tests worked first.
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Experts say they can be modified to treat people suffering with coronavirus.
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The huge events venue in Birmingham is "committed to playing its part", bosses say.
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Vodafone has yet to deliver all the text messages urging the public to stay indoors when possible.
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The health secretary addresses confusion over what workers should do, as UK deaths rise by 87 in a day.
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