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    News Coronavirus: Encouraging results in vaccine trials

    US and UK studies suggest promising early findings in the search for a produce an effective vaccine. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: 'People shielding too scared to leave home'

    Natasha Coates has been shielding due to her condition and feels people like her have been "forgotten". Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: 'Almost half' of Blackburn Covid-19 contacts not reached

    New cases are rising around the Lancashire town, sparking warnings about the NHS test and trace system. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Are mutations making it more infectious?

    While there have been thousands of changes to the virus only one is seen as possibly altering its behaviour. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: The struggle of living in lockdown with autism

    The Covid-19 crisis is an unsettling time for most, but for those with autism the problems are acute. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: How long does it take to recover?

    Recovery from Covid-19 can be a lengthy process, depending on how seriously people get the virus. Continue reading...
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    News A coronavirus survivor's story: 'I touched death'

    Elizabeth says she feels lucky to be alive after falling seriously ill with the virus. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus deaths: How big is the epidemic in care homes?

    Care homes now account for a large proportion of Covid-19 deaths in the UK. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus lockdown: Lessons from Hokkaido's second wave of infections

    The Japanese island, which initially saw a drop in cases, is now facing a bigger wave of virus cases. Continue reading...
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    News UK Biobank: DNA to unlock coronavirus secrets

    A vast store of DNA is being used to study why the severity of symptoms for coronavirus is so varied. Continue reading...
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    News GPs to trial Covid drugs to stop severe symptoms

    Trials of drugs which could prevent vulnerable groups developing severe coronavirus symptoms begin. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Has the NHS got enough PPE?

    The government says it's working "around the clock" to provide protective equipment, but doctors say shortages put lives at risk. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Will summer make a difference?

    Other coronaviruses are sensitive to the seasons. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Inside an ICU fighting Covid-19

    The BBC's Fergus Walsh meets medics treating patients with Covid-19 at University College Hospital London. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: What is intensive care and which patients need it?

    Doctors say PM Boris Johnson has been moved there as a precaution, should he need more complex care. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Our hospitals weren't made to use this much oxygen'

    Hospitals need to supply oxygen to more beds than is currently possible, so doctors are searching for hacks. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Why healthcare workers are at risk of moral injury

    War veterans can experience trauma known as moral injury - now health workers are at risk too. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Half a million access suicide prevention course

    It comes as medics warn the coronavirus pandemic is likely to lead to long-term mental health conditions. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: What guidance did care homes get from the government?

    Boris Johnson says "too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures", so what was the coronavirus guidance given to them? Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D?

    Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why. Continue reading...
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