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Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has given fans an update on his real-life injury after Steve McDonald appeared on screen last year in a wheelchair. In an episode of the ITV soap aired on November 29, the character returned from a trip to Spain. He got sympathy from his pals in the boozer, with the exception of his wife Tracy, as he explained that he had broken his leg while chasing a mugger.

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16.03.2023 / 12:25

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Lorraine Kelly begs for help as she suffers another health woe with Dr Hilary Jones forced to step in

Just weeks after being sent home sick from her own show, it appears Lorraine Kelly's health woes have returned. The presenter was due back at the helm of her self-titled ITV show on Thursday (March 16), however, there was a major problem when she appeared for her usual appearance on Good Morning Britain.

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15.03.2023 / 15:53

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Kate Garraway shares the last holiday she had with husband Derek and conversation they had before Covid battle

Kate Garraway has shared the last holiday she had with her husband Derek Draper and the now-poignant passing conversation they had before their lives were changed by Covid. Fans of the Good Morning Britain presenter are well aware of the fact that former Labour lobbyist suffered severe complications after contracting the virus early into the pandemic in March 2020.

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14.03.2023 / 19:47

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Kate Garraway's family update after sharing emotional reason for filming husband Derek's Covid battle

Kate Garraway has given an update on her family life as well as her husband Derek Draper's progress as he continues to battle the devastating effects contracting coronavirus had on his body. Many fans are aware that Derek Draper suffered severe complications after contracting coronavirus in March 2020.

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13.03.2023 / 22:05

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Sectioned psychiatric patient told husband she feared she would die on mental health ward hours before heart attack

A patient with severe physical and mental health problems died in hospital two months after she had been sectioned under the mental health act, an inquest has heard.

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13.03.2023 / 19:55

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Ruth Langsford shares sweet two-word message to husband Eamonn Holmes as he offers health update

Ruth Langsford has publically shown her support for her husband Eamonn Holmes as he offered a small update in his progress following surgery on his back. The former This Morning star underwent an operation in September last year after years of battling chronic pain as a result of slipped discs.

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12.03.2023 / 18:47

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ITV Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway forced to halt live on air as Stephen Mulhern gives health update

Last night's episode of ITV Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway left viewers worried, after one of its stars suffered a small accident live on air. The mishap didn't go unnoticed by viewers, who spotted it in the background.

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10.03.2023 / 19:47

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New study finds symptoms that join list of Long Covid complaints

People with Long Covid could suffer from a wider range of symptoms than previously thought, scientists studying the condition have found.

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10.03.2023 / 16:15

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Alison Hammond stops ITV This Morning for family shout-out as she goes 'back and forth' to hospital amid health battle

Alison Hammond took a brief pause during her latest appearance on This Morning as she gave a shout-out to her young family member who is currently in hospital. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Friday (March 10) when she revealed that her niece was currently being looked after by NHS staff.

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06.03.2023 / 22:15

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'Serious failures' led to death of young woman, 22, in mental health clinic 120 miles from home

A mum says her daughter who died at a mental health clinic 120 miles from home was 'badly let down' by the staff who were meant to protect her. Laura Davis, 22, took her own life after being given a plastic bag and allowed access to a ligature at a psychiatric intensive care facility in Warrington.

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04.03.2023 / 15:43

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Matt Hancock hit out at Rishi Sunak amid concerns over Eat Out to Help Out Covid scheme

Matt Hancock expressed concern that a flagship Rishi Sunak policy was contributing to the spread of Covid-19 as the latest set of leaked messages reveal how the pair were at odds during the pandemic.

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03.03.2023 / 20:57

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Ex-firefighter is getting kids back into fire stations after Covid layoff

School trips to the fire station were once the norm before the Covid pandemic and have since struggled to make a full return, until now.

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03.03.2023 / 18:05

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Covid rule breaches would have been 'obvious' to Boris Johnson, MPs say

The partygate inquiry has stated that there are strong suggestions that breaches of Covid rules would have been "obvious" to Boris Johnson.

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03.03.2023 / 10:45

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'We saw staff laughing at the people they were supposed to be looking after': Inspectors' worry after shocking visit to mental health hospital

A troubled mental health hospital has been slammed by inspectors, whose 'worrying' visit uncovered 'disproportionate levels of restraint'; 'care plans not being followed'; and 'people spending most of their time alone in their rooms'.

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01.03.2023 / 11:27

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Matt Hancock disputes report he 'rejected advice to covid test all residents going into care homes'

Matt Hancock rejected advice to Covid test all residents entering English care homes, an investigation based on a leaked trove of more than 100,000 WhatsApps alleges. The Telegraph claims chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty told the then health secretary in April 2020 there should be testing for 'all going into care homes'.

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28.02.2023 / 22:57

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Man sectioned under Mental Health Act after child sustains 'serious injuries' after being 'snatched' from mum in street

A man has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act after a child received 'serious injuries' in a terrifying attempted kidnapping near a park in Bolton.

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28.02.2023 / 00:17

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Woman who died from Covid pneumonia waited nine hours for an ambulance after fall at home

A woman who died from Covid pneumonia waited nine hours for an ambulance after a fall at home. Patricia Green also faced a three hour wait to see a doctor after arriving at A&E at Tameside hospital, a coroner's report says.

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26.02.2023 / 16:25

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Hotel chain of billionaire who wants to buy Manchester United 'netted £3.1million in Covid grants'

A hotel chain operated by the businessman bidding to buy Manchester United FC netted £3.1million in public Covid-19 grants - despite him being worth billions, it's been revealed.

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24.02.2023 / 18:03

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Cases of Covid-19 in the UK have risen for the third week in a row

Total Covid-19 infections in the UK have jumped for the third week in a row, as most parts of the country continue to see a rise in prevalence of the virus.

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24.02.2023 / 12:01

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Dan Walker offers health update after horror bike accident left him drinking and eating through straw

Dan Walker has offered an update after he was left bloodied and bruised in a cycling accident. The former BBC Breakfast host took to social media on Monday (February 20) where he revealed that he had been knocked off his bike as he shared a picture of himself with ambulance crews.

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18.02.2023 / 08:29

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"Eight months after joining Manchester United, my brother took his own life" - The former defender making a huge difference in mental health

"In the foyer there were steps up to the canteen.

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18.02.2023 / 01:25

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What is macular degeneration and its symptoms as Judi Dench talks about health struggle on Graham Norton Show

Dame Judi Dench has opened up about macular degeneration and how she now finds it “impossible” to read scripts because of her deteriorating eyesight. Dame Judi has previously revealed she has macular degeneration, which causes the gradual loss of vision.

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17.02.2023 / 19:41

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Covid cases rising across UK leading to fears of new wave - main symptoms according to NHS

Cases of Covid-19 are rising in most parts of the UK, in the latest sign a new wave of the virus is under way. Infections have increased in England, Wales and Scotland, though Northern Ireland is continuing to see a fall.

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14.02.2023 / 09:23

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'Kind hearted' dad-of-two died while on leave from mental health unit

A dad-of-two who struggled with substance abuse and his mental health died while on unescorted leave from a mental health unit, an inquest has heard. Carl Thompson's mother told day one of an inquest into his death the whole tight-knit family are 'heartbroken' at his loss, and have many concerns over his care.

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13.02.2023 / 20:53

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Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace says

The Queen Consort has confirmed to have contracted Covid, according to Buckingham Palace.

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13.02.2023 / 20:43

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'Not all heroes wear capes' - Notes left for BINMEN during Covid lockdown to go on display

Heart-warming messages left out for refuse collectors who worked through the Covid pandemic and national lockdowns are due to go on display at a museum exhibition.

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18.10.2022 / 15:43

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Covid entry requirements for Brits travelling to Spain this half term

Many families will be looking forward to jetting off this October half term to get some sun before winter arrives. Across the world countries have scrapped their coronavirus entry requirements, so you can travel abroad without having to worry about completing complicated forms or presenting vaccine certificates.

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18.10.2022 / 14:19

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Matt Goss praises 'discreet' Strictly costume team as they helped adapt to hidden health condition

Matt Goss has heaped praise on the costume department at Strictly Come Dancing who helped him disguise his hidden health condition. The Bros singer was left in tears when he thanked viewers and the team behind the BBC One dance contest for welcoming him back to the UK as he left the competition.

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16.10.2022 / 14:45

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The top Covid symptoms to look for now as sore throat no longer most common sign

Covid infections in the UK have jumped 31 per cent in 10 days, according to the latest data, with most of the country now seeing a steady increase in virus levels. Experts are warning that the rise is particularly notable among the elderly population.

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15.10.2022 / 22:47

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Poorly Will Mellor sparks health concerns with BBC Strictly appearance after he distracts fans with see-through shirt

Will Mellor had Strictly Come Dancing fans worried on Saturday night as he took to the dancefloor again on the BBC dance contest. The Coronation Street star, who has had fans of the BBC dance contest hot under the collar with his 'snake hips' still dazzled with his moves on Saturday night, but viewers were concerned that he wasn't well.

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14.10.2022 / 21:51

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Biggest spike in coronavirus infections since June as Greater Manchester sees hundreds of new cases

Total Covid-19 infections in the UK have risen 31 per cent, the biggest percentage jump since June. Most of the country is now seeing a steady increase in virus levels.

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14.10.2022 / 12:01

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Health bosses urged to reassure community over future of hospital

Health bosses are being asked to give 'clear and unambiguous signals' that NHS services at Altrincham General Hospital are 'there to stay'. The call has come from the chair of Trafford council's health scrutiny committee, Coun Michael Whetton.

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13.10.2022 / 21:19

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ITV Coronation Street star Rob Mallard says health condition has 'got worse' as he shares on-set struggle

Coronation Street star Rob Mallard says his hidden health condition has "gotten worse" and is likely to continue in that direction. The actor, who is best known to viewers for playing Daniel Osbourne in the ITV soap, first spoke out about having an essential tremor in 2018.

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13.10.2022 / 13:54

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Millions more people to be invited for Covid-19 booster jab

Millions more people will be invited to have their Covid-19 booster jab this week. The NHS is calling all over 50s forward to take up their autumn vaccines.

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12.10.2022 / 23:13

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Ant and Dec share pictures of their Covid tests as they joke about falling ill

TV favourites Ant and Dec have taken to Twitter to share a joke with fans after falling ill with Covid-19. Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly posted a joint message on their official Ant&Dec account with a picture of their positive tests.

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12.10.2022 / 21:59

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Demands for public inquiry amid 'catastrophic disaster' at mental health unit as alleged abuse exposed

Manchester council will ask the government for a public inquiry into a mental health unit at the heart of a BBC Panorama investigation aired last month. The calls for an inquiry come with fears that alleged abuse of patients at the Edenfield Centre, as claimed by the BBC, is happening at other Greater Manchester’s mental health treatment units.

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11.10.2022 / 23:33

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One in 50 people have Covid, almost 10,000 are in hospital - who is eligible for a booster jab?

Experts are warning not to delay getting the Covid-19 booster vaccine as new strains of the virus sweep the country. One in 50 people have coronavirus and almost 10,000 patients are in hospital with the disease, according to the latest figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

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04.10.2022 / 15:55

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"There's one word that sums up the pandemic for so many, loss": Covid-19 public inquiry starts

The UK Covid-19 public inquiry began today with a solemn vow people who lost loved ones during the pandemic and all those who have suffered will be at its 'heart'.

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04.10.2022 / 00:17

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Sir Ringo Starr, 82, cancels further shows after testing positive for Covid

Sir Ringo Starr and his All-Starr band have cancelled further shows in the US after the former Beatles drummer tested positive for Covid. On Sunday night, the 82-year-old cancelled performances at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, and Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota, citing illness.

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03.10.2022 / 21:05

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Greater Manchester covid hospital admissions rise 50 per cent in a week fuelling 'new wave' fears

The number of patients admitted to hospital with Covid-19 has jumped in the biggest rise since the peak of the last wave of infection, sparking fears that a new wave could be upon us in time for a potential "twindemic" of both coronavirus and flu.

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03.10.2022 / 16:43

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The trial of Benjamin Mendy is paused after a second juror tests positive for Covid

The trial of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been adjourned again after a second juror has tested positive for Covid.

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03.10.2022 / 14:39

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AO Arena and Bridgewater Hall operator made almost 1,000 people redundant in Covid pandemic

The group that operates Manchester's AO Arena and Bridgewater Hall made almost 1,000 people redundant during the Covid-19 pandemic and lost over £8m, it has been revealed.

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02.10.2022 / 19:35

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The new Covid symptoms as immune-evasive strains kickstart new virus wave in UK

A ‘devastating’ Covid wave is about to break in the UK, say experts, who have slammed the government’s guidelines as ‘wrong’ and revealed the main symptom for the latest version of the virus. The autumn wave will be made worse by a lack of testing and limited surveillance of the new immune-evasive variants, according to the health leaders.

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30.09.2022 / 18:45

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The most common Covid symptoms Brits are reporting as cases rise again

Experts have revealed the most common Covid symptoms as cases continue to rise across England.

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29.09.2022 / 17:57

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Secret footage appears to show member of staff 'tickling a murderer' at mental health unit - as BBC's Panorama uncovers alleged mistreatment of patients

The language appearing to have been used by nursing staff to - and about - mental health patients is jarring. "She's a c***t."

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28.09.2022 / 15:01

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Doctors' warning over winter flu and Covid spike - see who's eligible for jabs

Millions of people are being urged to have flu and Covid vaccines after experts said they were increasingly worried about a bad flu spike this winter.

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28.09.2022 / 14:11

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Trial of Benjamin Mendy adjourned until next week after juror tests positive for Covid

The trial of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been adjourned until at least Tuesday next week after one of the jurors tested positive for Covid.

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28.09.2022 / 08:59

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Police launch investigation into alleged abuse at NHS mental health unit

Police have launched an investigaion into alleged mistreatment of patients at a mental health unit. The Manchester Evening News understands that more than 12 staff have been suspended at the facility by the NHS Trust that runs it.

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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

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