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BBC Health News
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Covid-19: Vaccination rollout begins for over-70s in England
The move comes as 10 new mass vaccination hubs open in England, and the UK's travel corridors close. -
Covid-19: England delivering 140 jabs a minute, says NHS chief executive
But Sir Simon Stevens says the health service has never been in a more precarious situation. -
Covid: 10 new mass vaccination centres to open in England
It comes as the government urges people to "play their part" in helping to meet vaccination targets. -
Covid-19: Protect us from unlawful killing charges - medics
Health groups say NHS staff fear prosecution over decisions if hospitals are overwhelmed. -
Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain in the US by March. -
Coronavirus vaccine: India begins world's biggest drive
Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country. -
Covid-19: Further 1,295 deaths recorded in the UK
The latest death and case figures should be a "bitter warning for us all", Public Health England says. -
Covid: 'Convalescent plasma no benefit to hospital patients'
Donations of plasma from people who have recovered from the virus have been suspended. -
Covid-19: Early signs of lockdown restrictions working
The R number in the UK is officially estimated at 1.2-1.3 as a further 1,280 deaths are reported. -
Covid-19: Brazil virus already in UK ‘not variant of concern’, scientist says
A variant that is thought to be more infectious has not been found in the UK, scientist says. -
Covid: Intensive care patients transferred from London to Newcastle
Hospitals with large critical care capacity are taking patients from other areas to ease pressures. -
Covid: How worrying are the UK, South Africa, and Brazil coronavirus variants?
Scientists have discovered a new mutated version of the virus from Brazil, in addition to the ones from the UK and South Africa. -
Did we see a Christmas coronavirus spike?
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases? -
Coronavirus doctor's diary: Karen caught Covid - and took it home
Everyone has heard about doctors and nurses catching Covid-19 but cleaners and porters have been worse hit. -
Covid-19: Can you catch the virus outside?
The risks of catching Covid indoors are well-known, but what are the chances of being infected outdoors? -
Covid-19: 'One medic saw eight people die in a single shift'
A therapist who arranges free mental health help for NHS workers says many are at "breaking point". -
Are Covid patients getting younger?
What does the data show about the age groups being affected by the virus in the second wave? -
Covid: What happens if hospitals are overwhelmed?
How do hospitals become overwhelmed and what can be done to stop it from happening. -
Covid: How busy are hospitals in England?
Statistics seem to show hospitals are less busy than usual, but can we compare with previous years? -
Coronavirus: What are the rules for face masks or face coverings?
People around the UK must now wear face coverings in many public places, but what are the rules? -
Covid vaccine: When will you be eligible?
Three vaccines have been approved and two are being rolled out across the UK, so when might you get one? -
Covid: What are the lockdown rules across the UK?
People across England are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules. -
How many cases in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area. -
Coronavirus: Do people have to shield and what are the rules?
As restrictions change across the country, how should more vulnerable people keep themselves safe? -
Coronavirus: What it does to the body
What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated? -
Support bubbles: How do they work and who is in yours?
Some people across the UK have been able to form "support bubbles" or "extended households". -
How to get a Covid test
What are the tests for coronavirus, who are they for and how do they work? -
All you need to know on the coronavirus
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus. -
Coronavirus: Intensive care and other key terms explained
Use our tool to check the meaning of key words and phrases associated with the Covid-19 outbreak. -
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: Do face masks actually work?
With face masks in high demand, we look at whether they really can protect people from the virus. -
Covid-19 vaccinations done 'four times faster' than people catching virus
The chief executive of NHS England is optimistic about vaccinating all adults before Autumn this year. -
Covid-19: UK increases border checks for travellers to keep new cases and variants out
The foreign secretary added there would be a crackdown on those failing to isolate after travelling abroad. -
Lockdown mental health: Tips for helping your child
Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC. -
Covid-19: Vaccine patients treated to live organ music while waiting for jab
People listened to the likes of Bach and Handel as they waited for their jab at Salisbury Cathedral. -
Covid-19: Lichfield Cathedral becomes a vaccination hub
In the Middle Ages, Lichfield Cathedral was a pilgrimage for the sick - now it's become a vaccination centre.
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