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As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have other countries managed?

Doctors and midwives warn Covid can pose a greater risk to women in the later stages of pregnancy.

A potential triple whammy of viruses prompts calls for more testing to reduce spread this autumn.

Hospitals in the north-east of England are facing a new surge of cases.

There is a clash over the future of the NHS tracing app, as many delete it - or ignore its alerts.

The shadow schools minister says hundreds of thousands are self-isolating, adding changes to bubbles are not enough.

Face coverings must be worn despite restrictions easing in England on 19 July, London's mayor says.

Justine Lewis, 34 , suffered postpartum psychosis following the birth of her daughter Willow in 2019.

But Conservative MPs criticise the government for not publishing an impact assessment before the vote.

South Tyneside saw 1,359 cases per 100,000 people in a week, making it the highest in England.

Campaigner delighted after doctors told to offer pain relief for all coil fittings.

As social-distancing and other Covid rules end in England, how can people who were shielding stay safe?

NHS bosses are also concerned about those who didn't come forward for tests last year.

Masks will not be legally required on public transport when Covid restrictions are eased in England.

Amid a surge in cases, President Emmanuel Macron announces new measures to combat Covid.

The Scottish government will pay for the operations and travel to clinics in Missouri and Bristol in south west England.

Boris Johnson warns that Covid cases, currently at 30,000 a day, will rise as restrictions end.

The England captain said he wanted to "put a smile" on the family's faces ahead of Sunday's final.

The decision comes after hundreds of medical workers caught Covid despite being fully vaccinated.

The BBC's Lucy Adams wants to know what long Covid actually is and how to make it go away.

Critics say the clip of a woman gasping for air is unfair to young people who can't get a vaccine yet.

Scientists say early research findings could lead to a diagnostic test for those with long-term symptoms.

After being sick for 16 months, BBC journalist Lucy Adams tries to find out what’s behind her symptoms.

England is moving from "you must" wear a mask to "you are expected to", the vaccines minister says.

The vaccines minister says it is part of the "cautious" move to step four of the government's roadmap.

Sajid Javid says waiting list projections "shocked me the most" in his first days as health secretary.

Simultaneous infections are rare but can happen, particularly in people yet to be vaccinated, warn experts.

Medical leaders urge people to act with care including continuing to wear face masks in indoor areas.

Health leaders urge the government to change quarantine rules to avoid severe staff shortages.

Ten-month-old Edward will receive the world's most expensive drug after a campaign by his parents.

Ros Atkins looks at the UK government’s plan to lift Covid restrictions in England.

New infections continue to rise, as England prepares to lift further restrictions.

But European regulators say the benefits of Covid vaccines continue to far outweigh the risks.

A study of more than a million people shows those with other conditions get high protection from two doses.

The transport secretary says the app's sensitivity may need to be reduced as restrictions change.

Sam Astley, who missed the semi-final to donate stem cells, will now see England v Italy at Wembley.

The overall risk of death is around two in a million children, scientists looking at England's data estimate.

Social care workers have similar skills to others but are paid thousands less, a charity says.

Former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt was paralysed from the shoulders down in a racing accident in 2000.

The exemption will apply to vaccinated UK residents and under-18s arriving in England from 19 July.

Ministers will extend the criteria to fast-track benefits payments to patients in England and Wales

A prescription is no longer needed for certain progesterone-only pills, the UK's drug regulator says.

It is thought tablets are being sold as Valium and Xanax, prompting a warning from health officials.

How, when and who will benefit from changes to quarantine rules will be detailed in the Commons later.

Leeds hospital bosses postpone elective surgeries to allow them to prioritise urgent treatments.

Why do areas with high Covid death rates match places with the worst health in Victorian times?

Men were 30% more likely than women to test positive for the virus in the past two weeks, a study suggests.

An epilepsy drug, a pregnancy test and mesh implants have all caused women or their babies harm.

More than 32,500 confirmed cases have been reported in the country, up 43% on the same day last week.

BBC analysis shows more than 4.5 million people could be asked to self-isolate before 16 August.