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Testing positive twice for Covid-19 does not mean people have been reinfected, World Health Organisation says

If someone tests positive for coronavirus more than once, it does not necessarily mean they have been reinfected, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).




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UK 'behind most other European countries' in coronavirus response, says health expert

The UK has fallen behind many other European countries in its response to coronavirus, a public health expert has said.




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Nike donates tens of thousands of trainers to health care workers on frontline of coronavirus crisis

Nike has donated tens of thousands of trainers to frontline healthcare workers fighting the pandemic around the world.




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'Dedicated' health worker, 68, who devoted 20 years to NHS dies after contracting coronavirus

A hospital worker described as a "true gentleman" by colleagues has died after contracting coronavirus.




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Heathrow launching trial for airport health screening post-lockdown




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Food For London Now faces: 'The Felix Project directly helps counter malnutrition and poor health for people of all ages'

Felix Project volunteer Carrie Hogan shares her story You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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UK health watchdog may investigate coronavirus deaths

Lawyers say failure to provide adequate PPE may amount to corporate manslaughter

The deaths of more than 50 hospital and care home workers have been reported to Britain’s health and safety regulator, which is considering launching criminal investigations, the Guardian has learned.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which investigates the breaking of safety at work laws, has received 54 formal reports of deaths in health and care settings “where the source of infection is recorded as Covid-19”. These are via the official reporting process, called Riddor: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences.

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COVID-19 outbreak linked to Canada Post main plant in Calgary, health officials say

There is now an outbreak of COVID-19 linked to Canada Post's main plant in Calgary, according to Alberta Health Services.



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Focus on COVID-19 has disrupted funding for regular health research, scientists fear

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) put off its regular $275-million competition this spring to focus on delivering federal grants related to the novel coronavirus.




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Raw meat dog foods pose 'international public health risk' due to high levels of drug-resistant bacteria, scientists warn

Uncooked pet food could be source of pathogens dangerous to humans, research suggests




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Coronavirus Update: The U.S. Health Care Industry Is Challenged By The Pandemic

The health care sector has cut 1.4 million jobs in April. And as COVID-19 has consumed health care resources, other essential routine procedures — like screenings for strokes — have gone down.




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What Happened Today: Health Care System Crumbles, Testing Questions

Marc Lipsitch, a professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, answers questions about access to testing for COVID-19, false-negative results and the challenges of mass testing.




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Public Health Experts Say Many States Are Opening Too Soon To Do So Safely

By Monday at least 31 states will be open or partially open. This as President Trump pushed for the country to get back to work despite public health experts warning that it's too soon.




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‘If we felt there was a problem, we wouldn’t have issued it to frontline staff’: Chair of Health Care Supplies Association on PPE

Earlier Matt Frei spoke to Mark Roscrow, the Chair of Trustees for the Health Care Supplies Association







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'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'

The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.




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Stars vocal about their health struggles: Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Nick Jonas, more

Taraji P. Henson, Jonathan Van Ness, Selma Blair, Justin Bieber and more have embraced ongoing health issues, encouraging fans to do the same.

      




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Coronavirus: Increased alcohol consumption during lockdown could lead to 'second health crisis', warn researchers

It is feared that daily drinkers could be most at risk




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Coronavirus: Half of health workers experiencing increased levels of stress and trauma

Less than a third say government is doing enough to help healthcare workers




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One in three nurses say mental health has become 'very bad' during pandemic

A lack of PPE is concern among nurses




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Canada backs American-led effort for Taiwan at World Health Organization

Canada has backed an American-led effort to allow Taiwan to be granted observer status at the World Health Organization because of its early success in containing COVID-19.




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Health authorities share call to limit visits to cottage country amid pandemic

Health authorities at all levels of government have cautioned against visits to cottage country to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in more rural areas.




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Britain will stay in lockdown until coronavirus vaccine is found, health minister says

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Health minister Nadine Dorries forced to clarify lockdown comments after Twitter row

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Three Russian Frontline Health Workers Mysteriously Fell Out Of Hospital Windows

Three doctors in Russia have fallen out of hospital windows during the coronavirus pandemic. Two of them died, and the third one is in serious condition.




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Dr Christian calls US health activist 'f***ing crook' over coronavirus advice

The 'Embarrassing Bodies' star criticised Dr Joseph Mercola for sharing 'dangerous bulls***"




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Coronavirus: Jack Thorne calls out 'utterly barbaric' use of the term 'underlying health condition'

'If you are less scared because this is mostly killing disabled people then shame on you,' said Bafta-winning writer




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James McAvoy reveals the NHS 'saved' his life as campaign for health workers' PPE continues

James McAvoy has praised the NHS for saving his life when he suffered a botched surgery.




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Kate Garraway shares update on husband Derek Draper's health as he remains in intensive care

"Where there is life, there is hope," Garraway wrote in her emotional post




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How to look after your mental health in lockdown

Dr David Crepaz-Keay, from the Mental Health Foundation, shares his advice for dealing with anxiety, insomnia and loneliness during the pandemic




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Meet the health tech apps supporting the NHS during Covid-19

From video chats with your doctor to prescription deliveries, these start-ups are here for your healthcare needs




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Peppy: the health app connecting anxious new parents with specialists in new NHS initiative

New parent looking for some health support? Peppy is on hand to help




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Stephen Fry teams up with CBeebies as he voices new mental health game for children

CBeebies tapped the mental health campaigner to narrate the new game








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Hank Azaria had vocal cords insured after health scare

Azaria shared the realisation with comedian and former The Simpsons writer Conan O'Brien.




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Andrew Garfield shares tips to maintain mental health in self-isolation

A string of other stars, like Emma's friends Octavia Spencer and Jonah Hill, have also contributed to the #WeThriveInside campaign




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Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clash over footballers' wages as Health Secretary says he won't take pay cut

The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has ruled out taking a pay-cut during the coronavirus pandemic, after he was quizzed over his calls for footballers to do so by television presenter Piers Morgan.




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LaLiga and RFEF agree training return for Spanish clubs 'subject to health protocols'

LaLiga has agreed with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the National Sports Council that Spanish clubs can return to training, subject to health recommendations.




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Alan Pardew urges ADO Den Haag to donate his £100,000 survival bonus to Dutch health service

Alan Pardew has told ADO Den Haag to keep the survival bonus he is entitled to, and has instead encouraged the club to donate it to the Dutch health service.




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LaLiga unlikely to return before the summer, says health minister

Spain's health minister Salvador Illa has warned that football is unlikely to return in the country before the summer.




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Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks urges men to talk about their mental health during the coronavirus lockdown

Tottenham and England midfielder Harry Winks has urged men, in particular, to talk about any prevalent mental health issues they may be struggling with during lockdown.




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Premier League stars shouldn't resume season without health guarantees, says former Liverpool midfielder

Former Liverpool midfielder David Thompson has insisted he would resist attempts to resume the Premier League season due to coronavirus fears were he still playing.




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'Not nearly enough' coronavirus testing to safely reopen, Senate health chair says

Millions more coronavirus tests will be needed to safely reopen the country, the chairman of the Senate HELP Committee said at a hearing Thursday.




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Ivan Milat transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital after health takes turn for worse

Terminally ill serial killer Ivan Milat is transferred from the medical wing of Long Bay Jail to Sydney's Prince of Wales Hospital to receive pain relief as his health takes a turn for the worse.




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Health officials want families to say 'Shisha, No Thanks' over cancer fears. But is smoking shisha bad for you?

Health authorities in Western Sydney want shisha smoking phased out over fears it causes cancer, saying research shows 45 minutes of smoking flavoured tobacco from a water pipe is the equivalent of smoking 100 cigarettes.