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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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    News Coronavirus: Does lockdown easing 'follow the science'?

    Why is England pressing ahead with plans to ease lockdown rules ahead of the rest of the UK? Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: How many people have died in the UK?

    Official statistics show a large increase in the number of UK deaths above the expected level. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'They say I have BLO*D on my hands'

    Abusive messages were sent to an Asian doctor because of a myth that non-white patients are left to die. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Seacole hospital 'a tribute' to BAME NHS staff

    A new community hospital recognises Jamaican-born nurse Mary Seacole - and BAME staff who have died. Continue reading...
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    News International Nurses Day: The gran, mum and daughter on the front line

    Meet three generations of a North East family working on the front line to fight coronavirus. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Does being overweight or obese affect how ill people get?

    Could the amount of fat in our body increase complications with Covid-19? Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Eight things that have kept us going in lockdown

    Coronavirus has FO*CED people in Britain to radically change the way they live their lives. Here are eight things that have helped us cope. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Am I at risk during pregnancy?

    What are the risks of passing the virus to the baby in the womb, or of premature birth? Continue reading...
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    News A 'difficult day' on the Covid frontline

    The BBC's James Cook spends a day with doctors and nurses dealing with coronavirus in hospital. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus doctor's diary: Is lockdown good for your heart?

    Why do fewer people seem to be having heart attacks and strokes? One theory is that the lockdown lifestyle is healthy. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Can you compare the UK with Italy?

    The UK has passed Italy's death toll but it's hard to make direct comparisons. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: 'Many said goodbye to loved ones in an ambulance'

    Dr Nigel Kennea describes his role supporting bereaved families at one London hospital during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: When your CH*LD's in intensive care with Covid-19

    Two mothers tell the BBC about their experiences as their young CHIL*REN battled the virus. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We aren't diagnosing many cancers now'

    Planned surgery has been cancelled across the NHS - there may be some big changes when it resumes. Continue reading...
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    News Social distancing: A practical guide to how to socialise now

    Meeting friends? Here's how to handle the awkward new rules - from sharing food to avoiding hugs. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: What are the risks for CHIL*REN?

    CHIL*REN seem to be at low risk from the disease, but can they still spread it? Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation

    A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arson and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect harm. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: How dangerous is lifting lockdown?

    Why is lifting restrictions being described as a "dangerous moment"? Continue reading...
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