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NHS feels ‘abandoned’ by ministers as Covid cases surge
The NHS Confederation has called for action as infections climb and pressure mounts
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Queen reveals she was left ‘very tired and exhausted’ during bout of Covid
In a video call with workers and medical staff, the Queen listened to their stories of coping with the huge influx of Covid patients
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Covid-19 infections among over-70s hit new high in England
Figures show rates of Covid-19 hospital admissions in England among all age groups over 65 are the highest since the second wave of the virus in the early weeks of 2021
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Boris Johnson says he cannot rule out another lockdown in future
'I think it would be irresponsible of any leader in any democracy to say that they’re going to rule out something that can save lives'
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Thousands more Covid deaths added to UK total after data error
The 2,714 deaths, all of which have occurred this year, were “added retrospectively”
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Covid-19 linked to increased risk of serious blood clots for up to six months
Risks were higher during the first wave of the pandemic compared to the second and third waves
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Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales highest since mid-February
A fresh campaign is now under way to give a “spring booster” – a fourth dose of vaccine – to people aged 75 and over
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List of Covid symptoms to watch out for expanded as free testing ends
On Friday the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that some 4.9 million people in the UK are estimated to have had Covid-19 in the week ending March 26
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Cost of lateral flow tests at shops including Boots, Tesco, Superdrug and Morrisons
Most people will now have to pay for a test to check if they've got Covid-19
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Covid infection levels hit record high in the UK
From Friday, people in England need to turn to the high street for tests if they want them
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New Covid guidance urges people with a cold to ‘stay home and avoid contact’
After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are being advised to “try to” stay at home and avoid contact with other people for five days
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Government announces who will be eligible for free Covid-19 tests
The Department for Health and Social Care said that most visitors to adult social care settings, and visitors to the NHS, prisons or places of detention will no longer be required to take a test.