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Coronavirus: BAME risk report is published

Officials have analysed why more people from BAME backgrounds are dying with coronavirus. Read more here

Coronavirus: Government criticised over use of testing data

The head of the UK's statistics watchdog writes to Matt Hancock, saying data is "far from complete". Read more here

Coronavirus: Deaths at lowest level since March

Over 2,500 deaths linked to virus in most recent week, but overall fatalities still higher than normal. Read more here

Coronavirus: How dangerous is lifting lockdown?

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

Coronavirus: 'More than two million' waiting for cancer care in UK

More than 23,000 cancers could have gone undiagnosed during lockdown, Cancer Research UK says. Read more here

Coronavirus: Some people shielding allowed outdoors from Monday

Some restrictions on vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus are to be eased after 10 weeks. Read more here

Coronavirus: UK exceeds 200,000 testing capacity target

The UK had capacity to conduct 205,634 tests on Saturday, reaching its target one day early. Read more here

Coronavirus: Raab defends relaxation of lockdown rules

The foreign secretary stresses the "cautious" approach adopted, ahead of measures easing in England. Read more here

Coronavirus: 'Dangerous moment' as UK lockdown eases

The public must be "sensible" after scientists warn of risks of lifting lockdown, medical chief says. Read more here

Coronavirus: Tory MPs call for change in 2m social distancing rule

Amid fears for the hospitality sector, one MP says relaxing the rule means fewer jobs would be lost. Read more here

Coronavirus: The mystery of asymptomatic 'silent spreaders'

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

Coronavirus: Who should be shielding?

People most at risk of needing hospital treatment if they get coronavirus are being asked to stay home. Read more here

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. Read more here

Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death

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

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

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

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. Read more here

Coronavirus: What are the risks for children?

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

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. Read more here

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. Read more here

Coronavirus: How will contact tracing work in England?

Millions in the UK will soon be asked to monitor who they have been near to combat coronavirus. Read more here

'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. Read more here

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. Read more here

Coronavirus vaccine: First evidence jab can train immune system

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

Fault warning for Emerade 500 adrenaline pens

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

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. Read more here

Coronavirus: When did care homes go into lockdown?

Many thousands of care home residents have died from coronavirus, but when were key decisions made? Read more here

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

"Bubbles" of people we can meet safely may form part of the plans to ease lockdown in England. Read more here

Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D?

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

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? Read more here

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. Read more here

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. Read more here

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. Read more here

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. Read more here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Read more here

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? Read more here

A 'difficult day' on the Covid frontline

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

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. Read more here

Coronavirus: Can you compare the UK with Italy?

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

Social distancing and coronavirus: The science behind the two-metre rule

Ministers are reportedly considering relaxing the two-metre rule for social distancing in workplaces. Read more here

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. Read more here

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. Read more here

Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

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

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. Read more here

'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. Read more here

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. Read more here

Ramadan: Fasting safely during coronavirus crisis

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

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. Read more here

A coronavirus survivor's story: 'I touched death'

Elizabeth says she feels lucky to be alive after falling seriously ill with the virus. Read more here

Coronavirus deaths: How big is the epidemic in care homes?

Care homes now account for a large proportion of Covid-19 deaths in the UK. Read more here

Why the WHO got caught between China and Trump

President Trump has been critical - but what do others think of the "global guardian of public health"? Read more here

Coronavirus lockdown: Lessons from Hokkaido's second wave of infections

The Japanese island, which initially saw a drop in cases, is now facing a bigger wave of virus cases. Read more here

UK Biobank: DNA to unlock coronavirus secrets

A vast store of DNA is being used to study why the severity of symptoms for coronavirus is so varied. Read more here

GPs to trial Covid drugs to stop severe symptoms

Trials of drugs which could prevent vulnerable groups developing severe coronavirus symptoms begin. Read more here

Coronavirus: Has the NHS got enough PPE?

The government says it's working "around the clock" to provide protective equipment, but doctors say shortages put lives at risk. Read more here

Coronavirus: Will summer make a difference?

Other coronaviruses are sensitive to the seasons. Read more here

Coronavirus: Inside an ICU fighting Covid-19

The BBC's Fergus Walsh meets medics treating patients with Covid-19 at University College Hospital London. Read more here

Coronavirus: What is intensive care and which patients need it?

Doctors say PM Boris Johnson has been moved there as a precaution, should he need more complex care. Read more here

Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Our hospitals weren't made to use this much oxygen'

Hospitals need to supply oxygen to more beds than is currently possible, so doctors are searching for hacks. Read more here

Coronavirus: Why healthcare workers are at risk of moral injury

War veterans can experience trauma known as moral injury - now health workers are at risk too. Read more here

Coronavirus: 'I know my life will not be saved in this pandemic'

Lucy Watts has a life-limiting condition and fears her life will not be saved if there is a shortage of ventilators. Read more here

Coronavirus lockdown: When will it end and how?

What is the path to normality as coronavirus leaves countries in lockdown? Read more here

Coronavirus: Coming 5,000 miles to die for the NHS

Two British-Sudanese doctors became the first doctors to die of coronavirus in the UK. This is their story. Read more here

Coronavirus: How England lags behind other UK nations on testing

Official data suggests testing in England has been slower than in Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland. Read more here

Coronavirus: How NHS Nightingale was built in just nine days

How London's ExCel centre was transformed into a hospital to treat coronavirus patients. Read more here

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Making rapid life-and-death decisions

Covid-19 cases have been filling wards at Bradford Royal Infirmary, and leaving staff with tough decisions to make. Read more here

The staff battling coronavirus in a Barcelona ICU

The head of the intensive care unit at one of Spain's biggest hospitals show us what staff are facing. Read more here

Recovering from coronavirus: Three harrowing stories of surviving Covid-19

We have spoken to three people who were hospitalised after contracting coronavirus. Read more here

Coronavirus: Volunteers help protect NHS workers

The army of volunteers making essential supplies for NHS workers fighting Covid-19. Read more here

Coronavirus: Meet the ex-NHS staff who are returning to work

Thousands of ex-NHS staff have returned to work to help fight coronavirus after a government appeal. Read more here

Coronavirus: Doctors urge 'difficult conversations' about death

Palliative care experts urge people to have the "difficult conversations" before it's too late. Read more here

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why are people stealing hospital supplies?

Dr John Wright explains how Bradford Royal Infirmary is preparing for a "tsunami" of Covid-19 cases. Read more here

Clap for Carers: The nation celebrates the work of the NHS and care workers

Pictures show people across the UK stepping outside to pay tribute to the work of the NHS in the coronavirus crisis Read more here

Coronavirus: What are ventilators and why are they important?

The lives of some Covid-19 patients may depend upon medical ventilators - here's how they work. Read more here

Coronavirus: How safe are takeaways and supermarket deliveries?

If coronavirus can be transferred on to surfaces, what are the risks of buying food? Read more here

Coronavirus: UK measures 'making a difference'

People are heeding the advice to stay home to keep pressure off the NHS - and it's working, says adviser. Read more here

Will I still get paid if I have to self-isolate? And other questions

Will employees still get paid if they are told to self-isolate? And other questions answered by BBC experts. Read more here

Coronavirus: When will the outbreak end and life get back to normal?

The huge challenge the world faces to find an exit strategy to end the lockdowns and return to normal. Read more here

Coronavirus: Who should wear a face mask or face covering?

For the first time, people in England are being advised to wear face coverings in some situations. Read more here

Who can now get a test?

What are the tests for coronavirus, who are they for and how do they work? Read more here

All you need to know on the coronavirus

Loss of taste and smell have been added to the UK's list of coronavirus symptoms. Read more here

Coronavirus: What it does to the body

What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated? Read more here

Coronavirus: Intensive care and other key terms explained

Use our tool to check the meaning of key words and phrases associated with the Covid-19 outbreak. Read more here

Coronavirus: What is the risk to men over 50?

While most people will have mild symptoms and recover quickly, some are more prone to getting sick. Read more here

Coronavirus: Do face masks actually work?

With face masks in high demand, we look at whether they really can protect people from the virus. Read more here

Coronavirus: Royal Papworth Hospital patient walks after 54 days

He spent four of his weeks in critical care strapped to a ventilator but now he is walking again. Read more here

Coronavirus: Shielding changes will make a 'huge difference' - Robert Jenrick

The communities secretary says the rate of infection is low enough to allow those who have been shielding to do "modest things". Read more here

Coronavirus: IVF pause like 'rug pulled beneath you'

A couple whose IVF treatment was delayed say struggling to start a family has been "heart-wrenching". Read more here

Coronavirus: Dominic Raab defends lockdown relaxation measures in England

The foreign secretary admitted that the government's five-level, colour-coded alert system was not yet at level three. Read more here

Coronavirus: 'Don't tear the pants out of it' warns scientist on lockdown easing

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer has warned the public to be sensible as lockdown eases in England. Read more here

The Duchess of Cornwall hails volunteers ‘the backbone of our country’ as NHS Volunteer Responders reach 250,000 milestone at start of Volunteers’ Week

To mark Volunteers’ Week and in recognition of a milestone quarter of a million tasks having been carried out by NHS Volunteer Responders, Royal Voluntary Service President, The Duchess of Cornwall, h Read more here

Top NHS doctor issues advice for children going back to school

NHS England’s top doctor for children and young people’s mental health has urged parents to be alert to signs that children could be experiencing anxiety, distress or low mood as some pupils return to Read more here

NHS England and NHS Confederation launch expert research centre on health inequalities

NHS England and the NHS Confederation have today confirmed the creation of a new centre to investigate the impact of race and ethnicity on people’s health. The NHS Race and Health Observatory, which w Read more here

First Seacole Centre opens doors as NHS expands COVID rehab services

Thousands of people are set to benefit from enhanced community services to help them recover from the long term effects of coronavirus, the head of the NHS said yesterday, as the first new dedicated r Read more here

NHS England and NHS Improvement welcome publication of updated risk assessment guidance

NHS England and NHS Improvement has today welcomed the publication of updated risk assessment guidance which provides practical measures to advance the way risk assessments are carried out for BAME, a Read more here

Millions of patients benefiting from remote consultations as family doctors respond to COVID-19

Millions of patients have been getting expert support from family doctors from the comfort of their own homes while the NHS responds to COVID-19. Remote consultations are one way in which GP practices Read more here

NHS thanks Muslim staff working through Ramadan and urges care over Eid

NHS leaders have today thanked and commended Muslim staff and key healthcare workers for serving on the frontline and in supporting roles whilst fasting during the month of Ramadan. The Covid-19 crisi Read more here

NHS expands offer of help to people with diabetes during coronavirus outbreak

People living with diabetes face a significantly higher risk of dying with COVID-19 with a third of deaths in England associated with the condition, according to new NHS research. The health service i Read more here

NHS roadmap to safely bring back routine operations

Health leaders have today set out a series of measures to help local hospitals plan to increase routine operations and treatment, while keeping the necessary capacity and capability to treat future co Read more here

Public told ‘act FAST’ as NHS uses artificial intelligence to speed up stroke care

The NHS is today urging anyone who thinks they or a loved one have symptoms of the killer condition not be put off seeking help because of coronavirus but to ‘act FAST’. NHS staff have worked hard to Read more here

Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): testing data methodology

Information on the data sources and methodology used to provide the daily statistics on coronavirus testing. Read more here

Detailed guide: Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK

The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk level in the UK. Read more here

Guidance: DHSC non-executive appointments

Information about non-executive appointments to the Department of Health and Social Care's public bodies and committees. Read more here

Guidance: Ordinary residence: anonymised determinations 2020

How the department resolves disputes in the health and social care sector when 2 or more local authorities cannot agree responsibility for meeting a person's eligible needs. Read more here

Guidance: Master indemnity agreement: approved suppliers

The Master Indemnity Agreement (MIA) register provides a list of all approved suppliers to NHS organisations. Read more here

Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested

Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested. Read more here

Press release: UK reaches 200,000 coronavirus testing capacity target a day early

Following the rapid expansion of coronavirus testing, the UK reached the 200,000 capacity target on Saturday 30 May, including capacity for 40,000 antibody tests a day Read more here

Guidance: COVID-19: guidance for commissioners and providers of services for people who use drugs or alcohol

COVID-19 guidance for commissioners and service providers for those dependent on drugs or alcohol Read more here

Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): looking after people who lack mental capacity

Guidance for health and social care staff who are caring for, or treating, a person who lacks the relevant mental capacity. Read more here

Corporate report: Coronavirus Act report: May 2020

The first two-monthly report on which powers in the Coronavirus Act 2020 are currently active. Read more here

£5 million funding given to mental health community projects

Community projects supporting people with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will benefit from their share of £5 million of additional funding. Read more here

Consultation outcome: Changes to DHSC group accounting manual 2020 to 2021

Seeks views on the DHSC group accounting manual that applies to DHSC bodies for their annual reports and accounts. Read more here

Guidance: Heatwave Plan for England

The Heatwave Plan for England remains unchanged for summer 2020. Additional actions may be needed due to COVID-19 and specific resources are available below. Read more here

Speech: Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 27 May 2020

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 27 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here

Research and analysis: Understanding the provision of occupational health and work-related musculoskeletal services

This research maps the existing provision of occupational health across the UK and NHS musculoskeletal services available across England. Read more here

Detailed guide: NHS test and trace: how it works

An overview of the NHS test and trace service, including what happens if you test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive. Read more here

Detailed guide: NHS test and trace: workplace guidance

Guidance on the NHS test and trace service for employers, businesses and workers. Read more here

Press release: Government launches NHS Test and Trace service

New guidance means those who have been in close contact with someone who tests positive must isolate for 14 days, even if they have no symptoms. Read more here

Correspondence: COVID-19 testing data: letter to the Office for Statistics Regulation

Response from Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to a letter from Sir David Norgrove, chair of the Office for Statistics Regulation. Read more here

Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information October 2019

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs. Read more here

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Government urged to speed up publication of BME Covid-19 inquiry

Nurse leaders have called on the government to publish its review into the threat of Covid-19 to people from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds "as a matter of urgency". Health and Read more here

RCN raises concern over Welsh staff risk assessment tool for Covid-19

A new Covid-19 assessment tool that has been introduced in Wales does not identify black, Asian and minority ethnic nurses as at sufficiently high risk, according to the Royal College of Nursing. The Read more here

News round-up: Catch-up on 2020 International Nurses’ Day

Miss any of the news on International Nurses' Day in May 2020? Catch up with our summary of the main nursing headlines. Nightingale bicentenary remains chance to celebrate nursing, says FNF chi Read more here

NMC insists no plan to remove registration fee despite support for petition

Almost 90,000 people from across the UK have signed a petition calling for the removal of this year's annual registration fee for nurses and midwives to recognise the sacrifices they have made du Read more here

Prince warns of negative effect of ‘hero tag’ on NHS staff mental health

The Duke of Cambridge has expressed worries that giving frontline NHS workers labels like “hero” could be preventing them from seeking mental health support, in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. In a v Read more here

BAME groups at ‘higher risk’ of getting Covid-19 with deprivation among factors

Black and South Asian ethnic groups in England appear to be at higher risk of being infected with coronavirus, as well as being admitted to the hospital with the disease, according to a UK study. Rese Read more here

New research centre will focus on BAME health issues in wake of Covid deaths

A new national centre is to be set up to specifically investigate the impact of race and ethnicity on patient health and the NHS workforce, which has been put in “stark” relief by Covid-19. NHS Englan Read more here

RCN repeats calls for government to reconsider student nursing fees

Unions have collaborated once again to ask ministers to review the funding arrangements for nursing students in England who have helped during the pandemic. A letter addressed to health and social car Read more here

Trusts told to pay overtime to nurses of all levels during crisis

Nurses including those at a senior level should no longer be expected to work extra hours for free during the coronavirus pandemic under new national guidance issued today. The intervention from the N Read more here

Nurses must play ‘catch up’ to tackle cancer backlog

A charity is calling on the government for more investment in health workers to help meet the increased demand of cancer care in the UK after many surgeries and treatments were postponed due to corona Read more here

Covid-19 spilling out of hospitals and care homes, says UK expert

Prof Neil Ferguson tells Lords committee cases will remain steady until SeptemberCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCoronavirus infections in hospitals and care homes are spil Read more here

As others pull together on a coronavirus vaccine, why is the UK siding with big pharma? | Nick Dearden

The UK has refused to support a WHO initiative to make Covid-19 treatments patent-freeCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage“The most urgent shared endeavour of our lifetimes,” i Read more here

Boris Johnson urged to publish BAME Covid-19 review immediately

Keir Starmer says government must ‘stop the excuses’ amid claims delay is due to fears it could stoke tensions Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson is under pressu Read more here

China withheld data on coronavirus from WHO, recordings reveal

Complaints by officials at odds with body’s public praise of Beijing’s response to outbreakCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe World Health Organization struggled to get ne Read more here

Prostate cancer 'now most commonly diagnosed cancer in UK'

Increased awareness of the disease in Britain has led to more men getting diagnosedProstate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, according to research.Data analysed by the chari Read more here

Pakistan polio fears as Covid-19 causes millions of children to miss vaccinations

Officials voice concern as coronavirus halts annual programme in country already struggling against resurgence in casesIn April, almost 40 million children missed their polio drops in Pakistan after t Read more here

Covid-19: is a second wave inevitable? – podcast

Ian Sample talks to Prof Carl Heneghan about the uncertainties in predicting future outbreaks of Covid-19 and what we can do to prevent them Continue reading... Read more here

Cluster headache sufferers face years of delay in diagnosis, study shows

Research shows misdiagnosis of ‘suicide headaches’ as migraines is delaying treatment for patientsTens of thousands of Britons who suffer from “suicide headaches” face years of delay in getting diagno Read more here

Risk of infection could double if 2-metre rule reduced, study finds

Comprehensive study supports government’s current physical distancing guidanceCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageReducing physical distancing advice from 2 metres to 1 metre c Read more here

Following the science is so over for Matt. Now fetch him his lucky tie | John Crace

You’ve got the return of pigeon racing, why would you want figures for track and trace?Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSome things don’t change. Like Matt Hancock wearing t Read more here

To prevent a chaotic end to lockdown, the public should be told the true risks | Simon Jenkins

Give us the facts. The government scared British people into their homes – now it must reassure them back outSee all our coronavirus coverageCoronavirus – latest updatesJust tell the truth. If the gov Read more here

The ghosts of the care-home dead will come back to haunt this government | Polly Toynbee

Victims of systematic ageism, UK care homes were subject to a litany of failures that exposed our most vulnerable to Covid-19The pandemic firestorm still burns in care homes. Untested residents and un Read more here

By relaxing lockdown for shielders, the government is playing with people's lives | Frances Ryan

Telling the most vulnerable they can now go out fits the ‘good news’ narrative. But where is the evidence behind this U-turn?See all our coronavirus coverageCoronavirus – latest updatesThe announcemen Read more here

The Guardian view on lockdown choices: who to trust? | Editorial

The relaxation of the rules confronts people across England with impossible decisions Across Europe, the start of June marks a new phase in the coronavirus response. In the coming days, new measures w Read more here

'It's a massive event': a Nottingham family reunion in lockdown

First time in 10 weeks many have been able to meet children and grandchildren Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFor many families across England, Monday marked a momentous oc Read more here

The coronavirus crisis in Britain's prisons | Podcast

As Britain faced an unprecedented lockdown, the situation for the 80,000 people in prison was even more stringent. David Adams was recently released from jail and describes how prisoners were confined Read more here

Science Weekly in the pandemic: 'Every day you wake up to a discovery'

The team behind our popular podcast reflect on how the threat of Covid-19 has galvanised the scientific communityNicola Davis is one of Science Weekly’s presenters, alongside Ian Sample and Hannah Dev Read more here

Covid-19: 146 researchers raise concerns over chloroquine study that halted WHO trial

A group of international researchers has raised methodological and data integrity concerns about a recent study on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine in covid-19 patients, which led to the World... Read more here

Covid-19: Easing lockdown could risk second spike, say public health doctors

Public health experts have added their voice to growing calls for the government to reverse its decision to ease covid-19 lockdown restrictions in England that came into force on 1 June, saying that.. Read more here

Sixty seconds on . . . the clap

Gonorrhoea?Ah ha, got you! No, I’m talking about the weekly “clap for our carers” that has seen the public standing on their doorsteps each Thursday for the past 10 weeks, clapping in support of NHS.. Read more here

How a US-UK trade agreement could affect NHS drug prices

The governments of the UK and US are working on the outlines of a trade agreement.1 Health has emerged as an early focus of public debate on the putative trade agreement, with many concerned that... Read more here

How can I make the most of working from home?

Working differently can bring opportunitiesCharlotte Squires, ST3 medical registrar, Borders General Hospital“Remote working has been something of an eye opener. Clinically, a challenge has been... Read more here

Duty to treat: where do the limits lie?

Doctors are dying. The combination of a novel virus, no existing treatment, and inadequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) is putting frontline health workers at risk of serious harm.. Read more here

COVID-19 death rate highest among BAME groups, delayed PHE review confirms

Death rates from COVID-19 are highest among patients from BAME groups, according to a delayed Public Health England (PHE) investigation that reveals the pandemic has replicated and increased existing Read more here

GPs face hundreds of complaints over shielding and PPE during pandemic

GP practices have faced hundreds of complaints over issues including shielding and personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic, data from a medico-legal organisation reveal. Read more here

More than 3,600 GP partners lost in four years as decline accelerates

The number of full-time equivalent (FTE) GP partners in England fell by 3,636 between March 2016 and March 2020, with the largest annual fall occurring in the most recent 12-month period, official dat Read more here

COVID-19 pandemic leaves 2.4m patients stuck in cancer care backlog

Around 2.4m patients are waiting longer for cancer tests or treatment because of 'enormous disruption' to services during the coronavirus pandemic, a charity has warned. Read more here

PHE report delayed on how ethnicity affects COVID-19 outcomes

Public Health England (PHE) has missed its 31 May deadline for reporting on how factors including ethnicity, gender and obesity affect outcomes in patients and NHS staff infected with COVID-19. Read more here

Lockdown complacency threatens second COVID-19 spike that could 'overwhelm' NHS

Complacency around easing coronavirus lockdown measures could trigger a second wave of infection that doctors fear will overwhelm the NHS, the BMA has warned. Read more here

Hertfordshire GP trainee Dr Abdorreza Sedghi dies from COVID-19

A GP trainee working in Hertfordshire who has been praised for his ‘charisma and personality’ has died from COVID-19. Read more here

GP anger as shielding advice changed 'without warning'

GPs have hit out at a lack of warning over changes to advice for patients on shielding lists, warning that confusion could put patient safety at risk and lead to a spike in practice workload. Read more here

A tribute: The GPs who have died from COVID-19

GPonline pays tribute to the GPs who have died from COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here

NHS Employers updates guidance for assessing COVID-19 risk in BAME staff

Updated guidance to help GP practices assess and mitigate the risk staff from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds face from COVID-19 has been published by NHS Employers. Read more here

PHE unable to confirm it will meet deadline for COVID-19 risk report

Public Health England (PHE) has been unable to confirm if its report into how factors including ethnicity, gender and obesity affect outcomes in patients and NHS staff infected with COVID-19 will be p Read more here

More than half of GP locums have seen a significant drop in income due to COVID-19

More than half of GP locums have experienced a significant fall in their income during the COVID-19 pandemic, a GPonline poll suggests. Read more here

GP practices can now sign up to new online PPE portal

GP practices will be able to register with the DHSC's new online PPE portal, which it has developed in partnership with eBay, from this week. Read more here

MPs call for expert guidance on medico-legal implications of pandemic

A group of MPs has called on the government to set up an independent expert committee to provide guidance on how medico-legal issues should be dealt with as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here

Government launches COVID-19 test and trace service and expands testing to under 5s

The new COVID-19 NHS Test and Trace service will launch across England on Thursday and testing will be expanded to include children under 5, the government has announced. Read more here

Increasing numbers of GPs suffering burnout or depression during COVID-19 outbreak

An increasing number of GPs are experiencing mental health issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new BMA poll. Read more here

Significant regional variation in COVID-19 care home deaths

Care homes in London and the North of England have been hit harder by COVID-19 than those in other parts of the country, new analysis has shown. Read more here

Most GPs yet to commit to network DES just days before deadline

Most GP practices have yet to sign up to the network DES for 2020/21 with just days to go until the 31 May deadline, a GPonline poll suggests. Read more here

LMC warns risks of PCN DES may outweigh benefits for some practices

A major LMC has warned that the risks of signing up to the network DES may outweigh the benefits for some practices days ahead of the opt in deadline. Read more here

Map: Which CCGs have the most patients shielding for coronavirus?

For GPs in some parts of England, just one in 50 patients have been asked to shield during the coronavirus pandemic - but for others the figure is close to one in 10. GPonline looks at how the proport Read more here

Black and Asian people in England more likely to die from COVID-19, says public health report

Black and Asian people in England are up to 50% more likely to die after being infected with COVID-19, an official study said on Tuesday, reinforcing previous reports which indicated ethnic minority g Read more here

No new COVID sufferers, 300 asymptomatic, after Wuhan-wide tests

The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the novel coronavirus outbreak began, has found no new cases of people suffering from COVID-19 after testing almost its entire population, and 300 asymptomatic carrier Read more here

'Often mistrusted': UK stats watchdog criticises COVID-19 test data

Britain's statistics watchdog chided the government on Tuesday for publishing data on coronavirus tests that it said were "far from complete and comprehensible". Read more here

UK COVID-19 death toll rises to nearly 50,000, Reuters tally shows

The United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll neared 50,000 on Tuesday, confirming its place as one of the worst hit countries in the world just as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to ease the strin Read more here

UK committed to working with stats watchdog over virus, says PM's spokesman

British health minister Matt Hancock has spoken to the head of the country's statistics watchdog to pledge his commitment to work closely with it after David Norgrove criticised the government fo Read more here

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Read more here

Proteins in COVID-19 patients' blood could predict severity of illness, study finds

Scientists have found 27 key proteins in the blood of people infected with COVID-19 which they say could act as predictive biomarkers for how ill a patient could become with the disease. Read more here

Where U.S. coronavirus cases are on the rise

Several southern U.S. states reported sharp increases in COVID-19 infections, with Alabama, South Carolina and Virginia all seeing new cases rise 35% or more in the week ended May 31 compared with the Read more here

India approves emergency use of remdesivir to treat COVID-19 patients

India's government said on Tuesday it has approved Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use for five doses in treating COVID-19 patients. Read more here

Gilead's next step on coronavirus: inhaled remdesivir, other easier-to-use versions

Gilead Sciences Inc is developing easier-to-administer versions of its antiviral treatment remdesivir for COVID-19 that could be used outside of hospitals, including ones that can be inhaled, after tr Read more here

Bristol Myers' treatment succeeds in late-stage bowel disease study

U.S. drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb Co said on Tuesday its treatment Zeposia, which it gained through its $74 billion buyout of Celgene last year, met the main goals of a late-stage study testing it i Read more here

Schools reopen as Singapore eases lockdown restrictions

With temperatures checked, masks fitted, and hand sanitizers at the ready, many Singapore children returned to school on Tuesday after a novel coronavirus lockdown of nearly two months. Read more here

Novacyt shares drop as France refuses to refund virus test

High-flying shares in Novacyt dropped as much as 12% on Tuesday after the healthcare diagnostics firm said a French regulator had decided against approving the company's coronavirus test for reim Read more here

New virus cluster spurs Hong Kong to extend border curbs and limit on gatherings

Voicing worries over a new cluster of coronavirus cases, Hong Kong decided on Tuesday to keep its borders almost completely closed to foreigners until mid-September, and extended a ban on gatherings l Read more here

COVID cases rising in Russia, Eastern Europe, waning in Western Europe: WHO

New cases of COVID-19 reported daily are steadily declining in Western Europe, but not in hotspots in Russia and Eastern Europe, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. Read more here

First Rohingya dies from coronavirus in Bangladesh

An elderly Rohingya refugee has become the first person to die from coronavirus in the camps in southern Bangladesh, officials said on Tuesday. Read more here

Malaysia reports 20 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths

Malaysian health authorities on Tuesday reported 20 new coronavirus cases, bringing the cumulative total to 7,877 cases. Read more here

Hong Kong to extend restrictions on foreign visitors by three months

Hong Kong will extend restrictions on foreign visitors by another three months and an eight-person limit on group gatherings by two weeks, Health Secretary Sophia Chan said on Tuesday. Read more here

UK records almost 62,000 excess deaths during pandemic: ONS official

Some 62,000 more people than usual have died in the United Kingdom during this year's coronavirus pandemic according to the latest available data, an expert from the Office for National Statistic Read more here

Indonesia reports 609 new coronavirus cases, 22 deaths

Indonesia reported 609 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking the total number in the Southeast Asian country to 27,549, said health ministry official Achmad Yurianto. Read more here

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