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    News Coronavirus: Devon care homes were 'hit so quickly'

    One boss describes seeing staff fall ill and residents die as the virus swept through his care homes. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: The mystery of asymptomatic 'silent spreaders'

    Scientists have discovered more evidence about a strange and worrying feature of the coronavirus. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Who should be shielding?

    People at risk of becoming severely ill if they get coronavirus should take extra precautions. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death

    Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: NHS app paves the way for 'immunity passports'

    "Passports" showing individuals' health status could become the next front for fighting the pandemic. Continue reading...
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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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