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More than 83,000 new infections were reported on Friday, with deaths and hospital numbers also rising.
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The NHS wants us to donate blood plasma to help fight Covid-19. But why?
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The highest levels continue to be in the north of England, says the Office for National Statistics.
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PM Boris Johnson says he will introduce local contact tracing ahead of new Tier 3 restrictions.
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Health leaders' representative says it has taken a "herculean effort" to restore capacity.
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People with long-lasting effects of coronavirus infection are not being believed or treated, a review says.
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