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Being black or from an ethnic minority is a "major risk factor" in coronavirus, Matt Hancock says.
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The Deputy Chief Medical Officer has warned the public to be sensible as lockdown eases in England.
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Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from Monday, 8 June.
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The estimate is based on blood tests on 885 people in England as part of a household survey by the ONS.
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The BBC’s Clive Myrie meets black and minority ethnic hospital staff and sees the impact the virus is having beyond the ward.
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Scientists say there are no significant regional differences in coronavirus rates across the UK.
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Heath Secretary Matt Hancock says the vast majority of people in the UK will cooperate with the test and trace system.
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Anyone coming into close contact with infected people in England will be told to isolate.
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