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BBC News - Health
BBC News - Health
Coronavirus: UK variant 'may be more deadly'
22 Jan 2021 at 12:00pm
Evidence suggests the coronavirus variant that emerged in the UK may be more deadly as well as spread faster.
'Record number' of Covid intensive care patients transferred
22 Jan 2021 at 6:26am
Around one in 10 patients admitted to intensive care is now being sent to a different hospital.
Coronavirus: UK R number 'between 0.8 and 1'
22 Jan 2021 at 10:51am
The UK's chief medical adviser warns that "a very small change and it could start taking off again".
Covid in Scotland: More than 400 care homes investigated over deaths
22 Jan 2021 at 7:20am
A special unit set up by the Crown Office is looking into Covid deaths involving 474 care homes across Scotland.
Covid: How a £20 gadget could save lives
21 Jan 2021 at 5:11am
Doctors say people should buy a pulse oximeter to monitor their oxygen levels at home.
Covid-19: Scientists challenge 'flawed' lateral flow tests report
21 Jan 2021 at 8:06am
They say the devices, which are used in local councils, have a key role to play in the battle against Covid.
Covid: Nearly 2m UK people got first Covid vaccine in last week
21 Jan 2021 at 5:01am
Around 200 vaccines are being given every minute, the health secretary tells the Commons.
Covid: Infections 'must be brought down' to help NHS
21 Jan 2021 at 1:32am
Researchers warn that unless something changes, hospitals will continue facing significant pressure.
Rollout of daily testing of close contacts paused in English schools
20 Jan 2021 at 8:03am
More work is needed to understand its benefits in schools in England given the new variant, health officials say.
Covid smear-test delays prompt calls for home HPV tests
20 Jan 2021 at 12:39am
Delays to smear tests in lockdown prompt cervical cancer charities to call for home-testing kits.
Covid: 'Sharp drop' in heart-attack hospital admissions
19 Jan 2021 at 5:26pm
Some people who need urgent help appear to be staying away, as in the first peak, say researchers.
NHS Tavistock child gender clinic rated 'inadequate'
19 Jan 2021 at 6:05pm
Services and waiting times must improve at the NHS's child gender-identity service, inspectors say.
Birmingham and Nottinghamshire trusts offer 24-hour Covid vaccines
20 Jan 2021 at 4:18am
The vaccines will be offered to existing high-priority groups and hospital staff on night shifts.
Monklands ICU staff are 'physically and emotionally' drained
19 Jan 2021 at 10:03pm
The BBC's James Cook returns to Monklands Hospital eight months on to find the staff struggling against the odds.
Covid: Positive antibody tests doubled since autumn
19 Jan 2021 at 4:54am
Some 10% of the UK population is showing signs of recent infection, a doubling since October, says ONS.
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