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Coronavirus: How NHS Nightingale was built in just nine days
How London's ExCel centre was transformed into a hospital to treat coronavirus patients.
Coronavirus: 'We could see 40,000 deaths in this wave'
Prof Anthony Costello of UCL's Institute for Global Health also warns that the UK will "face further waves" of coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus: TikTok donates £5m to Royal College of Nursing Foundation
The video clip app, popular among NHS staff, is donating to a hardship fund for nurses.
Coronavirus hospitals: Leading a team of 500 during a pandemic
Dr Ali Sanders talks of the challenges she and her team of more than 500 hospital staff face.
Coronavirus: What is the risk to men over 50?
While most people will have mild symptoms and recover quickly, some are more prone to getting sick.
Coronavirus: London mayor Sadiq Khan calls for 'compulsory' face masks
Sadiq Khan wants the UK government to follow the likes of New York in changing protection guidelines.
Coronavirus: An A&E doctor's video diary
A doctor in the East Midlands says parts of the hospital are "like a ghost town" as people stay away.
Coronavirus: What are ventilators and why are they important?
The lives of some Covid-19 patients may depend upon medical ventilators - here's how they work.
Coronavirus: Significant social distancing needed 'until vaccine found'
Scientists say "significant" measures should stay for some time, with the UK lockdown set to continue.
Coronavirus: Ventilator built by Airbus and F1 approved
About 1,500 of the adapted devices will be made each week by the start of May, developers say.
Coronavirus: Nine in 10 dying have existing illness
Heart disease is the most common underlying condition, followed by dementia and respiratory illness.
Coronavirus: Drugs to be tested on lungs of ICU patients
Researchers at Edinburgh University will study whether existing drugs can help lung tissues heal.
Coronavirus: 'Profound' mental health impact prompts calls for urgent research
Concerns over increased anxiety and isolation are already affecting the public, two surveys suggest.
Coronavirus: Hospital to trial 'glimmer of hope' blood treatment
Blood will be extracted from people who have recovered from Covid-19 and the plasma given to patients.
Coronavirus: Should I wear a mask to stop the virus?
The BBC's Laura Foster looks at the science about when and where we should wear face masks.
Coronavirus: Close family to be allowed to say goodbye to the dying
New guidelines to limit the infection risk will allow last goodbyes, the health secretary says.
World Health Organization: What is the WHO and what does it do?
President Trump has been critical - but what do others think of the "global guardian of public health"?
Coronavirus: More tests promised for care homes
Care providers welcome the pledge but predict a "major challenge" amid outbreaks at more than 2,000 homes.
Coronavirus: We can cope with peak, hospital bosses say
Thousands of intensive care and hospital beds remain available as the UK heads for a peak in coronavirus cases.
Quarter of Scottish coronavirus deaths in care homes
New figures from the National Records of Scotland suggest a total of 962 deaths have been linked to Covid-19.
'I'm going to get through anything'
A grandmother has spoken of battling back to health after being diangosed with the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: One in five deaths now linked to virus
Coronavirus prompts spike in mortality with data showing weekly deaths have hit a record high.
Coronavirus: Nurse's PPE 'like soldier without combat gear'
Jeanette Leonard says her "lovely" friend "paid the ultimate price" due to a lack of PPE.
Coronavirus: Rising commercial PPE costs 'frustrating', says care home CEO
The CEO of Methodist Homes says a secure supply chain from government would mean avoiding inflated prices.
Measles resurgence fear amid coronavirus
Millions of children risk missing out on measles vaccines, Unicef warns.
Coronavirus: Older people being 'airbrushed' out of virus figures
Charities voice concern for care home residents and call for daily updates on virus deaths in the system.
Coronavirus: Baroness Altmann says health system is 'stacked against' care homes
Baroness Altmann spoke out as figures from the ONS revealed 217 care home deaths in England and Wales mentioned Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Health workers around the world on fears and fighting virus
Medics from countries around the world on their fears and the challenges of fighting Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Don't expect changes to UK lockdown this week - Dominic Raab
The government says it could change its advice on using face masks if evidence supported such a move.
Coronavirus: Gown supply 'critically low' in some hospitals
It comes as the number of coronavirus deaths in UK hospitals rises to 11,329 - up by 717 since Sunday.
Coronavirus: 'Difficult' cancer care decisions taken
Some treatments can weaken the immune system and put patients at more risk from Covid-19, experts say.
Coronavirus: Body-bag stocks 'in danger of running out'
Health workers have had to wrap bodies in sheets and polythene bags, according to reports.
Coronavirus: Winchester medical student graduates early
Junior doctor Molly Dineen has graduated early to help NHS workers in the fight against coronavirus.
Cornwall's coronavirus bikers delivering to the vulnerable
A group of motorbike riders made up of volunteers is helping vulnerable people who are self-isolating in Cornwall.
Coronavirus: 'Sombre day' as UK deaths hit 10,000
The health secretary stresses the danger of the "invisible killer" and welcomes the public's effort to stay home.
Coronavirus: UK could be 'worst affected' country in Europe
The warning - from a government scientific adviser - comes as UK coronavirus deaths are set to pass 10,000.
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".
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