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Covid-19

The NHS Covid-19 app will close after a three-year run

Breaking NHS Covid-19 app to close after three years - here’s when

An actress and an actor dressed as zombies perform as customers dine in The Lock Up Tokyo prison themed restaurant in Tokyo, Japan (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)
An actress and an actor dressed as zombies perform as customers dine in The Lock Up Tokyo prison themed restaurant in Tokyo, Japan (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Are there zombies in China? Viral TikTok trend explained

It is the last time that regular estimates of coronavirus are being published, as the long-running infection survey – dubbed the “envy of the world” for its success in tracking the virus – has been halted. Credit: Kim Mogg
It is the last time that regular estimates of coronavirus are being published, as the long-running infection survey – dubbed the “envy of the world” for its success in tracking the virus – has been halted. Credit: Kim Mogg

Final Covid-19 data shows infections in England at highest in 2023

Long-term gastrointestinal problems have increased among long Covid sufferers (Composite: Kim Mogg)
Long-term gastrointestinal problems have increased among long Covid sufferers (Composite: Kim Mogg)

Constipation, bloating and diarrhoea join list of long Covid symptoms

Photo dated 13/11/20 issued by the House of Commons showing then prime minister Boris Johnson at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London. Credit: PA
Photo dated 13/11/20 issued by the House of Commons showing then prime minister Boris Johnson at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London. Credit: PA

Date set for Boris Johnson’s live grilling over Partygate

Novak Djokovic at the Dubai Classic - he has withdrawn from Indian Wells
Novak Djokovic at the Dubai Classic - he has withdrawn from Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccination status

Keir Starmer has demanded the Covid-19 inquiry release its findings by the end of the year as he attacked Matt Hancock over a leaked cache of messages sent during the pandemic. Credit: Getty Images
Keir Starmer has demanded the Covid-19 inquiry release its findings by the end of the year as he attacked Matt Hancock over a leaked cache of messages sent during the pandemic. Credit: Getty Images

‘Insulting and ghoulish’: Starmer attacks Hancock over leaked messages

A clinical support technician extracts viruses from swab samples so that the genetic structure of a virus can be analysed and identified in the coronavirus testing laboratory at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, on February 19, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. Credit: Getty Images
A clinical support technician extracts viruses from swab samples so that the genetic structure of a virus can be analysed and identified in the coronavirus testing laboratory at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, on February 19, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. Credit: Getty Images

Explainer FBI says Covid-19 ‘most likely’ caused by China lab leak

The inquiry is so wide-ranging that it has been split into three modules (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
The inquiry is so wide-ranging that it has been split into three modules (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Covid-19 public inquiry hones in on Govt response, impact on NHS

Covid infection rates have increased in England.
Covid infection rates have increased in England.

14 areas with the highest Covid-19 infection rates as cases climb

Which will finish top female in Love Island Winter 2023? Cr: ITV/Love Island
Which will finish top female in Love Island Winter 2023? Cr: ITV/Love Island

Explainer Bookies reveal early favourites for Winter Love Island in 2023

Here are how UK regions compare on Covid-19 infection rates. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld
Here are how UK regions compare on Covid-19 infection rates. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

Covid: UK regions with the highest infection rates

Figures published by the ONS shows regional variations in antibody protection around England.
Figures published by the ONS shows regional variations in antibody protection around England.

Regions of England with the highest Covid antibody protection

Millions of people across the UK are estimated to have Covid.
Millions of people across the UK are estimated to have Covid.

The 15 areas of the UK with the highest Covid infection rates

Steve Barclay said there have been “particular pressures” over Christmas due to a surge in flu and Covid cases (Photo: PA)
Steve Barclay said there have been “particular pressures” over Christmas due to a surge in flu and Covid cases (Photo: PA)

High levels of flu, Covid and Strep A blamed for NHS pressures

A passenger wearing a face shield and mask boards a domestic flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai on January 3, 2023. Credit: Getty Images
A passenger wearing a face shield and mask boards a domestic flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai on January 3, 2023. Credit: Getty Images

China arrivals testing positive for Covid in UK won’t need to isolate

Thousands of NHS hospital staff are missing work each day because of illness.
Thousands of NHS hospital staff are missing work each day because of illness.

The 15 hospitals with the most staff shortages in England

Members of the Universal Cheerleaders Association, UCA, from the United States, march past Big Ben, 01 January 2006 during the new year day parade in London. AFP PHOTO / Max Nash (Photo credit should read MAX NASH/AFP via Getty Images)
Members of the Universal Cheerleaders Association, UCA, from the United States, march past Big Ben, 01 January 2006 during the new year day parade in London. AFP PHOTO / Max Nash (Photo credit should read MAX NASH/AFP via Getty Images)

Explainer London’s New Year’s Day Parade 2023: route, start time, how to watch

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 30: Members of the public take part during the torchlight procession as it makes its way through Edinburgh for the start of the Hogmanay celebrations on December 30, 2016 in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is expected to bring in 150,000 visitors from more than 80 countries to the city for the traditional New Year celebrations, which run over three days. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 30: Members of the public take part during the torchlight procession as it makes its way through Edinburgh for the start of the Hogmanay celebrations on December 30, 2016 in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is expected to bring in 150,000 visitors from more than 80 countries to the city for the traditional New Year celebrations, which run over three days. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Explainer Why is it called Hogmanay? Origin, customs and how to celebrate it

Chinese visitors to England will require a negative Covid test from January. Credit: HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images
Chinese visitors to England will require a negative Covid test from January. Credit: HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images

Chinese travellers to England will require negative Covid test

The UKHSA will stop releasing data on the Covid-19 R rate (Getty Images)
The UKHSA will stop releasing data on the Covid-19 R rate (Getty Images)

UKHSA to stop publishing R number for Covid-19 in January

The Coca-Cola Christmas trucks in Brussels, Belgium (Pic: Getty Images)
The Coca-Cola Christmas trucks in Brussels, Belgium (Pic: Getty Images)

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour returns for 2022

Flu and Covid-19 are both in high circulation this year, with the UK experiencing its first winter without coronavirus measures in place
Flu and Covid-19 are both in high circulation this year, with the UK experiencing its first winter without coronavirus measures in place

Flu or Covid-19? Symptom differences explained by experts

People are being urged to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms this Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)
People are being urged to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms this Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

Key symptoms of a cold, flu and Covid - and how to tell them apart

(Composite: Mark Hall / JPIMedia)
(Composite: Mark Hall / JPIMedia)

9 symptoms that indicate you have flu - and how they differ to Covid

Covid infections are increasing across much of the UK, according to the latest figures published by the ONS.
Covid infections are increasing across much of the UK, according to the latest figures published by the ONS.

The 15 UK areas with the highest coronavirus infection rates

People are being urged to get vaccinated against flu (Photo: Getty Images)
People are being urged to get vaccinated against flu (Photo: Getty Images)

Flu hospital admissions overtake those for Covid for first time

A general view of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
A general view of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Benefit claimants could get £1,500 payment if court appeal successful

Bam Margera in 2010
Bam Margera in 2010

Bam Margera: who is the Jackass star, why was he in hospital?

An epidemic control worker has people scan their health codes as they wait in line for a nucleic acid test to detect COVID-19 at a public testing site on November 15, 2022 in Beijing, China.
An epidemic control worker has people scan their health codes as they wait in line for a nucleic acid test to detect COVID-19 at a public testing site on November 15, 2022 in Beijing, China.

China eases its strict Covid-19 restrictions after protests

The public has chosen Goblin Mode as the 2022 Oxford word of the year
The public has chosen Goblin Mode as the 2022 Oxford word of the year

The Oxford dictionary word of the year 2022 - what is Goblin Mode?

More than one million people across the UK are estimated to have Covid.
More than one million people across the UK are estimated to have Covid.

The UK regions with the highest Covid infection rates

Royal Mail has been told to stop blaming Covid for late deliveries (Photo: Getty Images)
Royal Mail has been told to stop blaming Covid for late deliveries (Photo: Getty Images)

Royal Mail told to stop using Covid as excuse for late deliveries

Thousands of Covid deaths have been registered in care homes across England and Wales this year.
Thousands of Covid deaths have been registered in care homes across England and Wales this year.

Thousands of Covid deaths in care homes in 2022 - worst areas revealed

Chinese protester holding paper protest sign ‘Give me liberty, or give me death’ (Getty Images)
Chinese protester holding paper protest sign ‘Give me liberty, or give me death’ (Getty Images)

Explainer The ingenious ways social media users in China are bypassing censors

Covid protests in China - what do citizens want from their government?

A new approach to vaccine design could create a long-lasting jab against Covid-19, researchers have said
A new approach to vaccine design could create a long-lasting jab against Covid-19, researchers have said

New vaccine design could lead to long-lasting jab against Covid

Novak Djokovic is set to return for the Australian Open in 2023. (Getty Images)
Novak Djokovic is set to return for the Australian Open in 2023. (Getty Images)

Djokovic to have ban overturned in time for Australian Open 2023

Around a third of free range turkeys have died or been killed ahead of the festive season (image: Getty Images)
Around a third of free range turkeys have died or been killed ahead of the festive season (image: Getty Images)

Why UK is seeing ‘worst ever’ bird flu outbreak - what it means

Made.com’s administration may have left up to 12,000 people out of pocket (image: Getty Images)
Made.com’s administration may have left up to 12,000 people out of pocket (image: Getty Images)

Made.com administration: your chances of getting a refund explained

‘I couldn’t walk, talk or eat’ - pregnant woman’s fight after Covid-19

The full lineup of I’m a Celebrity 2022 (Pic: ITV)
The full lineup of I’m a Celebrity 2022 (Pic: ITV)

I’m a Celebrity: what happens to the bugs used in Bushtucker trials?

Probate is a long and complicated process (image: Adobe)
Probate is a long and complicated process (image: Adobe)

Probate explained - what does it involve and how to apply

Backstreet Boys. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Backstreet Boys. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Backstreet Boys at the O2: tickets, setlist, tour dates, start time

Drake has been in a feud with the Recording Academy since 2017 (Pic:Getty)
Drake has been in a feud with the Recording Academy since 2017 (Pic:Getty)

Drake and 21 Savage announce joint album Her Loss: when it is released

Visitors to Shanghai Disneyland have reportedly been unable to leave without a negative Covid-19 test (Pic: Getty Images)
Visitors to Shanghai Disneyland have reportedly been unable to leave without a negative Covid-19 test (Pic: Getty Images)

Shanghai Disneyland visitors trapped in theme park over Covid lockdown

Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps said the Bulb deal would provide “reassurance” to consumers (images: Getty Images/PA)
Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps said the Bulb deal would provide “reassurance” to consumers (images: Getty Images/PA)

Octopus Energy buys Bulb Energy - here’s what it means for you

Elon Musk came to prominence with PayPal and then Tesla (image: PA)
Elon Musk came to prominence with PayPal and then Tesla (image: PA)

Which companies Elon Musk owns and runs as he completes Twitter buyout

Santander has issued a warning to its customers (Getty Images)
Santander has issued a warning to its customers (Getty Images)

Santander issue new warning customers over dangers of online scams

Covid-19 can cause long-term heart problems and strokes months after infection, new research has suggested
Covid-19 can cause long-term heart problems and strokes months after infection, new research has suggested

Covid linked to heart disease and strokes, new research suggests

How might Covid evolve this winter?
How might Covid evolve this winter?

Covid variants and immunity during winter - explained by an expert

Ambulance men of Florence, Italy, carrying a patient on a stretcher whilst wearing masks to ward off the plague.(Getty Images)
Ambulance men of Florence, Italy, carrying a patient on a stretcher whilst wearing masks to ward off the plague.(Getty Images)

New study finds the Black Death has had impact on human evolution

The latest Covid wave explained - from worst-hit areas to new variants

Kate Garraway and Darcey Draper (Getty Images)
Kate Garraway and Darcey Draper (Getty Images)

Kate Garraway wins NTA for husbands ‘Caring for Derek’ documentary

Great South Run in Southsea. Picture: Keith Woodland (171021-0).
Great South Run in Southsea. Picture: Keith Woodland (171021-0).

Great South Run 2022: is it on TV, does Channel 5 have coverage?

What is a ‘twindemic’ and why are flu cases set to soar this year?
What is a ‘twindemic’ and why are flu cases set to soar this year?

How ‘twindemic’ of Covid and flu could impact on hospitals this winter