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COVID-19 live updates: People defying public health orders a concern in north

The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in La Loche is being attributed to citizens who've ignored physical distancing measures.




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Tesla has not received 'green light' to resume production: California county health official

Tesla Inc has not been allowed to resume operations at its California vehicle factory as local lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, a county health official said on Friday.




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UK coronavirus lockdown: What impact have restrictions had on health, family life, work and economy so far?

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock promises testing of all key NHS and social care workers as he sets out PPE action plan

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World Health Organisation warns that lifting national restrictions could lead to 'deadly resurgence' of coronavirus

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Three hospital workers and two nurses confirmed dead with coronavirus symptoms as death toll of healthcare workers rises

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UK pledges £200m to World Health Organisation in battle against second global wave of coronavirus

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Healthcare worker Donna Campbell among NHS employees to die after contracting coronavirus

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Coronavirus hospital admissions in London 'stabilising', health chief says

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World Health Organisation warns against lifting lockdown measures 'all at once'

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117 million children could miss out on measles vaccine amid Covid-19 crisis, UN health agencies warn

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Coronavirus vaccine 'won't be ready for a year or longer', World Health Organisation says

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock calls Easter Sunday a 'sombre day' as UK death toll passes grim 10,000 mark

Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Matt Hancock said it was a "sombre day" as the death toll passed 10,000. When pressed to apologise to NHS workers for the lack of PPE, the Heath Secretary became the third minister to avoid saying sorry. Mr Hancock also announce an NHS app for contact tracking.




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The moment coronavirus infects a healthy cell captured under microscope

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Donald Trump to halt World Health Organisation funding over handling of coronavirus pandemic

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Patient saved by hospital retrains to return as frontline health carer

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UK faces mental health crisis as coronavirus brings 'perfect storm' of problems, experts warn

Increased social isolation, health anxiety and stress over an economic downturn are all factors that could spark a protracted crisis, the group said.




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Angela Merkel praised for 'superb' explanation on how coronavirus infection rates impact healthcare systems

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One in 11 Covid-19 deaths did not involve underlying health conditions, ONS statistics show

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Donald Trump accuses World Health Organisation of 'horrible, tragic mistake' over early coronavirus guidance

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Fiasco of the healthy nurse sidelined for weeks as she waited for test results

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Prince William says he was 'concerned' about Charles after coronavirus diagnosis as he and Kate launch NHS mental health campaign

The heir to the throne, 71, spent seven days self isolating at his Scottish home Birkhall, when he was told he had contracted the disease late last month.




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Tributes to 'beloved' NHS staff as health service Covid-19 death toll rises to 56

NHS frontline workers continue to fight to save the country from scourge of coronavirus, despite protective equipment shortages and sobering statistics.




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UK to fly in more than 80 tonnes of PPE for health workers as hospital deaths pass 15,000

More than 80 tonnes of personal protective equipment (PPE) are due to arrive in the UK on Sunday, amid fears hospitals could run out of "critical" supplies.




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Furloughed workers use spare time to make healthy meals for NHS heroes

With one in four UK workers already on or facing furlough during the coronavirus pandemic, some food lovers are cooking up a storm for the NHS




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Prince Philip hails everyone from healthcare workers to rubbish collectors as they help nation battle coronavirus

The Duke of Edinburgh's tribute about the 'vital and urgent work being done by so many' is his first major statement since his retirement in 2017




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NHS dentist spends evenings delivering food packages to other healthcare staff when not in hospital

An NHS dentist is spending her time away from the frontline co-ordinating food donation packages for fellow heathcare staff during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Human vaccine trials set to begin as health chiefs warn of 'second wave' of Covid-19 deaths if lockdown rules are flouted

Trials of a vaccine that could protect against Covid-19 are to begin in the UK.




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World Health Organisation chief warns 'worst yet ahead of us' in coronavirus pandemic

The World Health Organisation's chief has warned that "the worst is yet ahead of us" in the coronavirus pandemic.




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William and Kate: Mental health of frontline workers fighting coronavirus top priority for months end

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have pledged to make supporting the mental health of frontline workers battling coronavirus their "top priority" in the months ahead.




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Quarter of Brits feel lonely amid coronavirus lockdown, prompting mental health fears

Nearly a quarter of British adults have felt lonely during the coronavirus lockdown, a new study has suggested, sparking fears over the unintended mental health impact of the restrictions.




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Second wave of coronavirus in US could be worse than current outbreak, top health expert warns

A second wave of coronavirus cases could put an "unimaginable strain" on the US healthcare system this winter, the country's top health official has warned.




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Health chiefs deny report coronavirus patients turned away from London's NHS Nightingale due to lack of nurses

Health bosses have denied a report that transfers of coronavirus patients to the newly built NHS Nightingale in London were rejected due to a lack of nurses.




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Welsh health minister Vaughan Gething apologises for Zoom blunder after swearing about colleague with mic still on

A Zoom blunder from Wales's health minister left fellow politicians with their heads in their hands as he was heard swearing about a colleague with his microphone still on.




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World Health Organisation chief warns many countries still in early stages of coronavirus epidemics

The World Health Organisation's chief has warned that most countries are still in the early stages of their coronavirus epidemics and others are starting to see a resurgence in cases.




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Covid-19 screening data reassuring for frontline health workers, researchers say

Infection rates among NHS workers tested for Covid-19 were no higher for those treating patients face-to-face than for staff in non-clinical roles, a new study has found.




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Satellite photos locate Kim Jong Un's train as health rumours persist

As speculation continues over Kim Jong Un's health, satellite imagery has found a train likely belonging to the North Korean leader, a website specialising in studies of the country revealed.




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Passengers entering UK 'to be quarantined for two weeks' in new plans to halt coronavirus spread

People entering the UK could be forced into quarantine for two weeks under plans for the "second phase" of the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.




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Government 'on track' to meet daily target of 100,000 tests by end of April, health minister Edward Argar says

Officials 'massively ramping up efforts' to meet target as army is deployed to help establish mobile testing facilities




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US firefighter entertains Manhattan health workers with national anthem performance on electric guitar

This is the moment a firefighter's star-spangled tribute entertained health workers outside a Manhattan hospital.




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Kim Jong-un 'may just be sheltering from Covid-19 pandemic' as rumours dismissed over North Korean leader's health

Kim Jong-un may simply be shielding himself from coronavirus, US and South Korean sources have said, amid ongoing speculation as to the North Korean leader's health.




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Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson baby news LIVE: Celebration as Prime Minister and fiancée welcome 'healthy baby boy'

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have welcomed the arrival of their first child together.




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Europe showing positive signs of passing coronavirus peak, World Health Organisation says

Europe has shown positive signs that it is passing the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.




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US missed some chances to halt spread of coronavirus, health expert says

Opportunities were missed to curb the rapid spread of coronavirus in the United States, a health expert has said.




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Kim Jong-Un 'seen in public' in North Korea after weeks of ill health rumours

Kim Jong Un has reportedly made his first public appearance in 20 days amid speculation about the North Korean leader's health.




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'Caring' nurse and 'cheerful' healthcare worker become latest NHS staff to die with Covid-19

A nurse and a domestic services assistant have become the latest healthcare workers to die after contracting coronavirus.




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Coronavirus lockdown should be eased for healthy over-70s, say senior doctors

The coronavirus lockdown should be eased for over 70s who are considered healthy due to the impact staying inside is having on their mental health, senior doctors have warned.




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South Korean officials claim Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery as speculation continues about ill health

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery or any other medical procedure, a South Korean official has said amid continued speculation about his health.




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UK scientists test experimental drug which could 'significantly improve' health of coronavirus patients

UK scientists have started testing an experimental Covid-19 drug which they hope will significantly improve the health of coronavirus patients.




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Stampede for £50,000 bounce back loans to halt bankruptcies during coronavirus crisis

Thousands of firms today rushed to get "bounce back" loans of up to £50,000 to avoid going bust within weeks as the coronavirus crisis wreaked havoc in the economy.