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11.01.2024 / 15:01

Junior doctors get ready for longest strike in NHS history when the service 'at its most stretched'

Junior doctors in England are to stage the longest strike in NHS history at a time when the service is at its “most stretched”, an expert has said, while one NHS leader has said "this January could be one of the most difficult starts to the year the NHS has ever faced".

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14.07.2022 / 14:35

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What to take when you have Covid - NHS advice on paracetamol and ibuprofen

Coronavirus symptoms can be difficult to manage and may leave you feeling rough and worn out.

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Living with COVID: Experts divided on UK plan as cases soar

omicron BA.2 variant that’s rapidly spreading around Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.

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Covid infections soar to record high as Omicron sweeps through UK

Covid infection levels have reached a record high in the UK, new data shows, as the Health Secretary maintained no further restrictions will be set out before Christmas.

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30.09.2021 / 16:01

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Universities set up pop up vaccination clinics as top doctor urges students to get Covid jab

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Matt Hancock calls conference amid hunt for patient with Brazil Covid variant

urgent alert has been issued to find the other case after the test came back positive on February 14.The Brazilian strain has been designated “of concern” as it shares key mutations with the variant detected in South Africa, which is more transmissible than the original strain.Concerns have been raised vaccines may not be as effective against the variant.But Professor Stephen Powis, the national medical director of NHS England, said jabs could be rapidly adapted.And Boris Johnson said: "We don't have any reason at the present time to think that our vaccines are ineffective against these new variants of all types."Public Health England "don't think that there is a threat to the wider public", he added.The Prime Minister said a "massive

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Covid alert level lowered across whole of UK as virus levels recede

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UK Covid-19 alert level lowered as threat of NHS being overwhelmed is reduced

The UK's Covid-19 alert level has been lowered, as the threat to the NHS being overwhelmed by cases of the virus has receded, the government has announced.

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Gwyneth Paltrow ripped by health official for new-age advice to treat COVID

“long COVID” can be treated by fasting, taking regular infrared saunas and eating lots of kimchi.The 48-year-old actress recently touted her new-age advice on her site Goop after revealing she caught COVID-19 “early on” and was left with “long-tail fatigue and brain fog.”She said a “functional medicine practitioner” put her on a “keto and plant-based” diet with kimchi and kombucha — and fasting until at least 11 a.m. each day.Professor Stephen Powis, the national medical director of England’s National Health Service, slammed the Oscar winner, saying influencers have a “duty of responsibility” to share real science.“In the last few days I see Gwyneth Paltrow is unfortunately suffering from the effects of COVID.

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18.01.2021 / 18:34

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What time is Matt Hancock's coronavirus press conference today and what will he say?

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Millions under toughest restrictions in England as hospitals struggle

Millions of people across England are ending the year under the toughest coronavirus restrictions, as the virus continues to spread and hospitals struggle with high numbers of Covid-19 patients.

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Matt Hancock to lead Downing Street press conference on coronavirus today

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will lead a Downing Street press conference this afternoon.

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Three groups of people will not be given Covid vaccine after rollout

coronavirus vaccine when the national rollout begins.Margaret Keenan, 90, became the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 jab on Tuesday, with people over 80 and healthcare workers the first to be vaccinated.Since then it has been given to several people at 50 different hospitals, but some people will not be on the vaccination list when it is widely distributed.Children under the age of 16, pregnant women and people with a history of "significant" allergic reactions will not take the vaccine.UK regulators have warned that people with allergies should not be given the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine after two NHS staff members suffered an allergic reaction.It is understood both patients are recovering.Professor Stephen Powis,

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People who suffer 'significant' allergic reactions told not to take new Covid-19 vaccine

UK regulators have issued a warning that people who have a history of “significant” allergic reactions should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.

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Coronavirus vaccine: Most over-80s won't get Covid-19 jab until next year

Most people over 80 in Britain will have to wait until next year to get the coronavirus vaccine, a top health official says.

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All eyes on U.K. as it readies world’s 1st coronavirus vaccination rollout

coronavirus vaccine developed by American drugmaker Pfizer and Germany’s BioNTech before its rollout to hospitals across the U.K. in super-cold containers.Around 800,000 doses of the vaccine are expected to be in place for the start of the immunization program on Tuesday, which will be the country’s biggest ever and which is being closely watched all around the world.

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UK gears up for huge vaccination plan watched by the world

LONDON – The coronavirus vaccine developed by American drugmaker Pfizer and Germany’s BioNTech was being sent to hospitals across the U.K. in super-cold containers on Sunday, two days ahead of the kickoff of Britain's biggest-ever immunization program, one being closely watched around the world.Around 800,000 doses of the vaccine are expected to be in place for the start of the rollout on Tuesday, a day that British Health Secretary Matt Hancock has reportedly dubbed as “V-Day,” a nod to triumphs in World War II.“Despite the huge complexities, hospitals will kickstart the first phase of the largest scale vaccination campaign in our country’s history from Tuesday,” said Professor Stephen Powis, NHS England’s national medical director.

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NHS chief issues warning over high street DIY antibody test kits

A top NHS official has warned people buying antibody tests from high street shops to not break lockdown rules.

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NHS patients must self-isolate for fortnight before going to hospital under new rules

Patients going into hospitals in England will have to self-isolate for two weeks before they arrive under new NHS rules.

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Daily coronavirus death toll rises by 315 as UK passes 'the peak of deaths'

The UK's coronavirus death toll has reached 28,446 including deaths in care homes and in the wider community, an increase of 315 in the last 24 hours.

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03.05.2020 / 18:05

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LIVE updates as Michael Gove leads the daily Downing Street coronavirus briefing

Cabinet office Minister Michael Gove will lead today's daily government coronavirus press conference.

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Met Office says April that Brits spent on lockdown set to be sunniest on record

This month is set to be the sunniest April on record in the UK despite Brits being on coronavirus lockdown, according to the Met Office.

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Matt Hancock 'very worried about new condition in children linked to coronavirus'

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has admitted he is “very worried” about a coronavirus-linked condition that appears in children and is similar to toxic shock syndrome or Kwakai disease.

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Coronavirus: NHS probe link between condition that sent at least 12 children to ICU and Covid-19

Britain's top medics are probing a potential link between an inflammatory disease which severely affects children and could be linked to the coronavirus.

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'Too early' to say if UK winning coronavirus fight but fewer people in hospital

The UK is seeing a downward trend in the number of people in hospital with coronavirus, but it is "too early" to say if the country is winning the fight, a health chief says.

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Stephen Powis - 'A deeply tragic and moving moment' - UK passes tragic milestone just weeks after advisers said fewer than 20,000 deaths would be 'good result' - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain

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25.04.2020 / 21:27

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'A deeply tragic and moving moment' - UK passes tragic milestone just weeks after advisers said fewer than 20,000 deaths would be 'good result'

The UK hospital death toll passing 20,000 is a "deeply tragic and moving moment", the home secretary has said.

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NHS boss' dire coronavirus warning as he calls 20,000 UK deaths 'very sad day'

An NHS boss has issued a dire coronavirus warning after the UK's death toll passed 20,000 - a figure that he had earlier said would be a "good result".

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NHS boss pleads for public to get medical care for non-coronavirus illnesses

An NHS chief has called on the public to seek help when they need it - after figures showed a 50% drop in the number of people visiting A&E.

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Coronavirus fake news debunked: 5G mobile networks do not spread COVID-19

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has thoroughly debunked the "crazy conspiracy theory" that coronavirus can be spread by 5G.

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15.04.2020 / 09:25

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How hospital beds across the north west are filling up with coronavirus patients

Hospital beds across the north west are rapidly filling up with coronavirus patients.

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14.04.2020 / 21:33

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Government on the new evidence that shows lockdown is working - and why it needs to continue

There is evidence Coronavirus hospital admissions are stabilising, the Government said, as the British public were praised for their response to lockdown restrictions.

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Coronavirus lockdown measures in UK 'could last until next year' warns top medic

The UK's top medic says life may not return to normal until a cure for Covid-19 is found.

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Coronavirus UK lockdown restrictions could remain until cure or vaccine is found

Our top medic tonight indicated life may not return to normal until a cure for Covid-19 is found.

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NHS England's top medic hints when lockdown may end - and it's not good

One of the country's top medics has suggested the coronavirus lockdown may not be completely lifted until a cure is found.

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Coronavirus outbreak: U.K. health official hopeful COVID-19 measures working, but will take time

National medical director of the National Health Service (NHS) England Stephen Powis said on Saturday measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, such as social distancing, will work, so there’s reason to remain hopeful. However, he added that seeing results from these actions will take time.

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Coronavirus 5G conspiracy theory is 'dangerous nonsense and rubbish,' blasts Gove

The conspiracy theory that 5G mobile telecommunications masts play a role in spreading coronavirus were quashed as 'disgusting fake news' and 'completely false'.

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UK says 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is fake nonsense

NHS England's national medical director, Stephen Powis, said the 'theory' was complete nonsense

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UK health chief 'outraged and disgusted' at 'utter nonsense' claim 5G causes coronavirus

One of the UK's top medics has launched a furious broadside against conspiracy theories linking the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic with the rise in use of 5G mobile technology.

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Coronavirus: Gove confirms deaths of 7 NHS staff from Covid-19 as 300 ventilators coming from China

Michael Gove warned the nation today that whatever the temptation and whatever the weather - 'do not go outside to lakes and the countryside'.

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UK death toll from the coronavirus rises to 3,605, up 23% in a day

LONDON : The United Kingdom's death toll from the coronavirus rose by 684 to 3,605 as of 1600 GMT on April 2, up 23 percent on the previous day.

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UK coronavirus death toll rises to 3,605, up 23% in a day

LONDON : The United Kingdom death toll from the coronavirus rose by 684 to 3,605 as of 1600 GMT on April 2, up 23% on the previous day.

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Matt Hancock - Stephen Powis - Yvonne Doyle - Push for 100,000 tests a day, immunity certificates and applause for our NHS heroes: All the key points from today's coronavirus press conference - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain

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02.04.2020 / 22:21

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Push for 100,000 tests a day, immunity certificates and applause for our NHS heroes: All the key points from today's coronavirus press conference

Health Secretary Matt Hancock led the government's daily coronavirus press conference - after the UK death toll rose by more more than 560 in 24 hours.

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April 12 predicted to be coronavirus peak when UK suffers worst one-day death toll

The UK Government's worse case coronavirus scenario is reportedly a death toll of around 50,000 people.

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'Green shoots' in coronavirus fight but health chief warns against complacency

The medical director of NHS England has said there are "green shoots" in the fight against coronavirus but warned against complacency.

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Coronavirus: NHS staff are 'lambs to the slaughter' due to lack of protective gear

A crippling shortage of protective gear has left NHS staff “lambs to the slaughter”, a worried medic has said.

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UK tears up laws to help struggling businesses to stay afloat amid coronavirus

Bankruptcy laws and other legislation will be changed in the coming weeks to help struggling businesses after the coronavirus pandemic, it was announced today.

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Boris Johnson - Stephen Powis - Alok Sharma - 'Now is not the time to be complacent' says NHS England medical director in latest government coronavirus update - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain

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28.03.2020 / 21:03

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'Now is not the time to be complacent' says NHS England medical director in latest government coronavirus update

NHS England's medical director has reiterated the importance of adhering to the latest advice and guidance issued by the government.

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NHS chief warns UK will 'do well' to escape coronavirus crisis with under 20,000 deaths

An NHS chief has warned the UK will have "done well" if it comes through the coronavirus pandemic with fewer than 20,000 deaths.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0