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Schools 'must come before pubs and restaurants in future'

England's children's commissioner says the fundamental right to an education should be prioritised ahead of pubs.

NHS: MPs pilot system to measure delivery of key pledges

Experts working for the Commons health committee will assess whether policy commitments are being met.

Chronic pain: Antidepressants not painkillers recommended

Guidelines recommends not using common painkillers for long-term pain

Testing and tracing 'key to schools returning', scientists say

The UK's test and trace schemes are not yet good enough to stop a virus resurgence, scientists say.

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Obesity not defined by weight, says new Canada guideline

A new Canadian clinical guideline aims to reduce stigma against overweight patients.

Coronavirus: New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 and flu 'hugely beneficial'

The rapid tests for hospitals and care homes will distinguish between Covid-19 and seasonal illness.

NHS test hope for children with suspected genetic illness

Critically ill children with suspected genetic illnesses in Wales are to be offered a new NHS test in UK first.

Coronavirus: Shielding ends for two million in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Vulnerable people can now leave their home for the first time since lockdown began.

First England case diagnosed of tick-borne babesiosis

Be 'tick alert' say health officials, following the diagnosis for the first time of a rare illness.

Coronavirus: Visiting people at home banned in parts of northern England

Millions face new lockdown rules prohibiting separate households from meeting each other at their homes.

Coronavirus infections rising in England

A study that involves swabbing a randomly select group of households found positive tests were increasing.

Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding

Charities are calling on the chancellor to protect the jobs of workers who have been shielding.

Coronavirus: Care home visits 'delayed' over lack of testing

Providers have permission to resume family visits but say they are unable to test staff and residents.

Creeper guitarist: 'I worked on the album from a psychiatric ward'

Creeper's guitarist, Ian, was sectioned last year - now they're releasing a new album.

Coronavirus: England highest level of excess deaths

Office for National Statistics analysis shows how countries compared in the first six months of the year

Covid-19: Tracing app is released for NI

Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to launch an app to track the spread of the virus.

'More Zoom medicine needed' in NHS says Hancock

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says unless there is a clinical reason not to, patients should have tele-consultations with their GPs.

Coronavirus: Virus isolation period extended from seven to 10 days

The change for those who test positive, or show symptoms, comes amid fears of a resurgence.

Australia's Victoria records huge coronavirus case jump

Fears lockdown is not working as the Australian state reports its highest number of cases and deaths.

One in three children 'exposed to lead' globally

One in three children are poisoned by lead that can cause their health irreversible harm, research finds.

Coronavirus: UK lockdown solidarity 'starting to fray'

The public are being consulted on how to avoid community divisions opening up in the months ahead.

Coronavirus: Cardiff scientists helping crack virus genetic code

The genetic code from thousands of positive tests in Wales is analysed to track the coronavirus.

Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed".

Covid studies to examine virus link with ethnicity

The government is to plough millions into research into why ethnic minorities are at increased risk.

Alzheimer's: 'Promising' blood test for early stage of disease

The test could spot the disease at the earliest stage before symptoms appear, studies suggest.

Coronavirus: Sending untested patients to care homes 'reckless' - MPs

A committee says moving NHS patients into care homes without Covid tests was an "appalling error".

Coronavirus vaccine: UK signs deal with GSK and Sanofi

The government signs a fourth deal, securing doses of a treatment being developed by GSK and Sanofi.

Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine ineffective says Fauci

The researcher tells BBC Trump's claims about the drug's effectiveness are not backed by science.

Unhealthy diets are ‘slow-motion disaster’

A national food strategy calls for wider access to free school meals and warns of misleading labels.

Coronavirus: Camera firm Kodak turns to drugs to fight virus

The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong on verge of 'large-scale' outbreak, says Carrie Lam

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam says a major outbreak may lead to the "collapse" of the city's hospitals.

Coronavirus: Why isn't the UK testing travellers on arrival?

Some countries offer a choice - get tested or go into quarantine. Should the UK?

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson warns of Europe 'second wave' amid Spain row

Boris Johnson says it is up to individuals to decide where to travel as he hints at further restrictions.

Coronavirus doctor's diary: How gardening could help in the fight against obesity

In Bradford, community schemes offer a novel approach to promoting healthy lifestyles.

Coronavirus: The shielders turning the word 'vulnerable' on its head

As shielding ends for the 'elderly and vulnerable' will the world they are about to be re-enter be less accessible than the one they left four months ago?

Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong?

Coronavirus: Has Covid-19 exposed UK's underlying ill health?

What lessons has coronavirus taught us - and will ministers and health leaders act upon them?

Coronavirus cure: What progress are we making on treatments?

Teams around the world are looking into medicines for Covid-19 and scientists are starting to discover what works.

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.

Fertility rate: Shrinking population in six easy lessons

Research suggests most countries' populations will have shrunk by the end of the century.

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".

Coronavirus vaccine: When will we have one?

About 200 groups of medical researchers around the world are working on a vaccine for Covid-19.

Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.

'Long-haulers' face lengthy recovery

Thousands of people with Covid-19 report recurring symptoms for far longer than 14 days.

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.

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.

Coronavirus: Snacking and family meals increase in lockdown

Young people's eating habits have meant more snacks but also more shared meals, say researchers.

Coronavirus in the UK: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?

Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

The virus hunter who got Covid

Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s top infectious disease experts, was hit by Covid-19.

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?

Coronavirus bubbles: How do they work and who is in yours?

Some people in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland can form "support bubbles".

Can thermal cameras help spot coronavirus?

The devices allow a person's temperature to be checked from a distance, but are not always reliable.

Coronavirus: The chaplains at the front line of end-of-life care

How are hospital and hospice chaplains managing to provide comfort for dying patients?

How my carer saved me during lockdown

When Shannon fell ill with coronavirus, her carer Caroline took matters into her own hands.

Coronavirus: What is the k number and can superspreading be stopped?

Identifying superspreading events could be crucial in the fight against the virus, scientists say.

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.

Coronavirus: The mystery of asymptomatic 'silent spreaders'

Scientists have discovered more evidence about a strange and worrying feature of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Do people still have to shield?

As restrictions lift, you might feel anxious about how to stay safe. Here's what experts advise.

Coronavirus: 'I'm high risk but made a full recovery'

Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus.

Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death

Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis.

Coronavirus: NHS app paves the way for 'immunity passports'

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

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.

Coronavirus: What are the risks for children?

Children seem to be at low risk from the disease, but can they still spread it?

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.

Coronavirus: How dangerous is lifting lockdown?

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

Coronavirus lockdown: Why can some of us meet six people?

Different policies are down to a number of factors, including geography, science and politics, experts say.

Coronavirus: How does test-and-trace work?

People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are now being traced.

'I returned to nursing the day the pandemic was declared'

Hannah spent 12 years recovering from mental ill health, then happened to return to nursing the day Covid-19 was declared a pandemic.

Coronavirus: What's going wrong in Sweden's care homes?

Swedish healthcare is under scrutiny over the high rate of Covid-19 deaths in care homes.

Coronavirus vaccine: First evidence jab can train immune system

Larger trials now needed to see if the vaccine can protect against the coronavirus.

Fault warning for Emerade 500 adrenaline pens

The pens carried by people with severe allergies should be exchanged for a different brand.

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.

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?

Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D?

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

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?

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.

Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'They say I have blood on my hands'

Abusive messages were sent to an Asian doctor because of a myth that non-white patients are left to die.

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.

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.

OCD: 'I spent 20 years preparing for the coronavirus pandemic'

How coping with OCD prepared one man for the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Does being overweight or obese affect how ill people get?

Could the amount of fat in our body increase complications with Covid-19?

Coronavirus: What is the R number and how is it calculated?

The number at the heart of the decision whether to lift lockdown.

Coronavirus: Eight things that have kept us going in lockdown

Coronavirus has forced people in Britain to radically change the way they live their lives. Here are eight things that have helped us cope.

Coronavirus: Is risk from Covid-19 higher during pregnancy?

What are the chances of passing the virus to the baby in the womb, or of premature birth?

A 'difficult day' on the Covid frontline

The BBC's James Cook spends a day with doctors and nurses dealing with coronavirus in hospital.

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.

Coronavirus: Can you compare the UK with Italy?

The UK has passed Italy's death toll but it's hard to make direct comparisons.

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.

Coronavirus: When your child's in intensive care with Covid-19

Two mothers tell the BBC about their experiences as their young children battled the virus.

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.

'I feel like I don't count,' says man with MND

The government's advice on shielding is failing people with motor neurone disease, according to a charity.

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.

Ramadan: Fasting safely during coronavirus crisis

During Ramadan, many Muslim people abstain from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset.

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.

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