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A centralised system will not help areas in the north most at risk of Covid-19
If you live in Greater Manchester, the coronavirus restrictions have begun to…
More than 1,000 UK doctors want to quit NHS over handling of pandemic
Over 1,000 doctors plan to quit the NHS because they are disillusioned…
‘Everyone was drenched in the virus’: was this Austrian ski resort a Covid-19 ground zero?
In the first week of March, Charlie Jackson had an argument with…
Coronavirus UK map: confirmed Covid cases and deaths today
Please note: these are government figures on numbers of confirmed cases –…
India logs record 83,883 Covid-19 cases in day
India reported a record daily rise of 83,883 coronavirus infections on Thursday,…
Why are elephants dying? The race to solve the mystery of mass die-offs
Earlier this year, more than 350 elephants mysteriously died in the Okavango…
Nasal swab followed by antibody test may catch incorrect Covid-19 diagnoses
Testing people twice for the coronavirus, with a nasal swab followed by…
Councils in north-west England ask for Covid lockdown to remain as cases rise
Plans to lift coronavirus restrictions for more than half a million people…
Coronavirus: ‘selfish covidiots’ on flight to UK from Greek island criticised
A flight from the Greek island of Zante was “full of selfish…
Two rave organisers in south Wales fined £10,000 under new Covid-19 rules
Police received dozens of reports of illegal gatherings over the weekend and…
Too many corners are being cut in the race to find a Covid-19 antibody test | Jon Deeks
During the pandemic, Covid-19 tests have provided a rich source of media…
Dengue breakthrough after mosquitoes laced with natural bacteria
Infecting mosquitoes with a naturally occurring bacteria dramatically reduces their ability to…
Confusion over face masks as some schools in England could relax rules within days
More than 300,000 students in England will be required to wear face…
The Guardian view on wearing masks in schools: listen to the WHO | Editorial
When the World Health Organization for the first time issued guidance last…
Labor welcomes backdown on ‘most extreme part’ of jobkeeper 2.0
The government has backed down on plans to grant businesses that have…
Why do Covid fatalities remain low when infection numbers are rising?
Are Covid-19 death rates decreasing?Most statistics indicate that although cases of Covid-19…
Scott Morrison defends aged care minister who didn’t know number of Covid deaths
Scott Morrison has declared he still has confidence in his aged care…
Here’s everything you need to know about the potential Oxford University Covid vaccine
The vaccine developed and tested by a team at Oxford University is…
The Guardian view on ending the eviction ban: premature and heartless | Editorial
The news that Marks & Spencer is to cut 7,000 jobs over…
