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    News Coronavirus: R number 'lower than thought' before lockdown eased in England

    A study of 120,000 volunteers in England also suggests those aged 18 to 24 were more likely to test positive. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Smokers quit in highest numbers in a decade

    Action on Smoking and Health estimates one million people have stopped smoking in the UK since April. Continue reading...
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    News Fewer heart attacks seen by NHS amid coronavirus

    Hospital admissions in England dropped by a third, suggesting thousands did not receive expert care. Continue reading...
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    News 'Thermographic scans gave my son false hope'

    The family of a young musician who relied on the scans says they didn't warn that his cancer had spread. Continue reading...
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    News Fertility rate: Shrinking population in six easy lessons

    Research suggests most countries' populations will have shrunk by the end of the century. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why are people remaining ill for so long?

    Dr John Wright on two young patients seen at Bradford Royal Infirmary's Covid-19 "survivors' clinic". Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus vaccine: When will we have one?

    About 200 groups of medical researchers around the world are working on a vaccine for Covid-19. Continue reading...
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    News 'Long-haulers' face lengthy recovery

    Thousands of people with Covid-19 report recurring symptoms for far longer than 14 days. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Why disabled people are calling for a Covid-19 inquiry

    Wheelchair-user Ginny Butcher says disabled people in the UK have been abandoned during the pandemic. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Cardiff man meets doctor who saved his life

    At one stage the oxygen level in Davide Compagnone's blood was lower than on Everest's peak. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Snacking and family meals increase in lockdown

    Young people's eating habits have meant more snacks but also more shared meals, say researchers. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus UK map: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?

    Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Could social distancing of less than two metres work?

    The government has said it will be possible to relax the 2m social distancing from 4 July - but is it safe to do so? Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: What is the true death toll of the pandemic?

    Far more people have died during the coronavirus pandemic than official Covid-19 data can account for Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: 'We need a designated shielding hour'

    Natasha Howard is campaigning for a set time in the day when only people who are shielding go outdoors. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus doctor's diary: A 'dying' patient's miraculous recovery

    When Mohammed Azeem arrived in hospital his blood oxygen levels were "not compatible with life" as one doctor put it. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: What is dexamethasone and how does it work?

    A cheap steroid is hailed a big breakthrough in the treatment of seriously ill Covid-19 patients. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: What will a night out be like after lockdown?

    Pubs, bars and clubs are having to change because of Covid-19. But what will a night out feel like? Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'does not want second national lockdown'

    Having the option of a nationwide shutdown is like a "nuclear deterrent", the prime minister says. Continue reading...
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    News Second daily jump in Covid-19 cases in Scotland

    The first minister says fluctuation is "to be expected" as Scotland records another 23 Covid-19 cases. Continue reading...
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